Why Not Make Both Twins 'Girlfriends'?-Chapter 8Volume 3 .1 - Flirting and Shipwreck...?

Flirting and Shipwreck…?

Even so, why did such an accident happen──

While wiping glasses at the counter, Sakuto was reminiscing about the incident in the shopping district.

He certainly felt a slight urge to talk back when that old woman told him to choose one of the twin sisters.

(I’ve never felt this way before…)

Thinking about it, even if he got angry at someone, considering the hassle that would follow, Sakuto Takayashiki’s usual response would be to not say anything.

However, ever since he met the Usami sisters, his words and actions have been steadily changing.

The same thing happened after he got involved with the Newspaper Club.

Without intending to, he would become emotional or trigger his instinct to retort.

Now realizing that he was not the fool but the straight man, Sakuto──no, no, it’s not about being the fool or the straight man, but rather questioning whether this is a good change.

(If that had been someone from school or a family member…)

There was a risk that he might reveal the secret that the three of them had been protecting.

Even if it didn’t go that far, others might start to suspect if it showed in his behavior.

He needed to be more vigilant.

Except when he was alone with the Usami sisters, he should control his emotions.

He could do it──Sakuto convinced himself and continued wiping the glasses.

Then──

“Hey, hey, can you spare a little time during the break? Come on, it’ll be fun♪”

“Ehh〜? That’s troublesome…”

Right by the counter, Matori was being hit on by a man who looked like a businessman. She seemed to be in trouble with the flirtation,

“Because, you see, I’m dating him〜”

She pointed at Sakuto.

“Oh, is that so?”

The businessman glanced at Sakuto with a slightly awkward look.

Sakuto, while wiping the glass nonchalantly, said,

“No, that’s not true. We’re not dating──That person, she’s tried to secretly take pictures of me before and even sent her junior to frame me──”

“What!? Really!? She’s that kind of girl!?”

“Wait-wait, Takayashiki-kun!?”

“So, it’s better if you don’t get too close to her, okay?”

“Ah, got it… Thanks, man… Ahahaha──”

The businessman quickly left.

“…Just a minute, Takayashiki-kun!? I have something important to talk about〜!”

Matori was visibly fuming.

“Wasn’t that terrible just now!? Wasn’t it awful how you treated me when I was having trouble with that guy hitting on me!?”

“I merely conveyed facts and personal experiences. But look, the guy who was hitting on you ran away, right?”

“Well, of course he did!? Like, ‘Oh, she’s bad news?’ That’s what it looked like! You’re making me look so bad!?”

“Yes. That’s my assessment of you, Matori-senpai.”

“What’s with that cold way of speaking!? Where have your feelings gone!?”

Maybe he went too far. Matori might be a bit this and that, but Sakuto reconsidered that he should also appreciate her good qualities.

“…Sorry, I went too far.”

“Huh? What’s with the sudden change…?”

“There are times when you’re troublesome, but you’re also kind to your juniors, so I actually don’t dislike you, senpai.”

…Not that he liked her either.

“Eh!? What’s with you being so honest all of a sudden…”

“No, I really just thought so.”

“I-s that so…”

“So, next time you need someone to pretend to be your boyfriend, you can rely on me… Wait, why are you blushing?”

Matori finally realized her face was turning red after what Sakuto said.

“Huh? I’m not blushing at all…!”

“No, you are.”

“I’m telling you I’m not, idiot, idiot!”

Matori stormed out of the shop, still fuming.

“…Idiot? …I’m at the top of my grade though.”

As he muttered to himself, Yuzuki was then approached by a foreign man.

“Are there any nice sightseeing spots in this town other than this beach?”

“Y-Yes! Um, um…”

Although her English listening skills were at the junior high school level, Yuzuki was struggling to respond.

Probably not because she didn’t understand what was being said, but rather because she didn’t know any sightseeing spots in town to tell him about.

(Come to think of it, Yuzuki said she was bad at English in junior high school…)

Sakuto stepped forward in front of Yuzuki.

“Eh? Sakuto?”

“Leave it to me──Can I help you?”

“I wanna know about recommended sightseeing spots.”

“I see.”

Sakuto pointed out the window with a smile.

“There’s a place on that hill where you can see a panoramic view of this town.”

“Oh, really? Thank you so much!”

“Have a nice day.”

“Thank you. You too.”

The foreign man left the shop with a cheerful smile.

“Phew… he’s gone now, Yuzuki… Yuzuki?”

Yuzuki was staring blankly at Sakuto.

“What’s wrong?”

“…Huh? Ah, nothing…!”

“Really? If you have any trouble, just let me know.”

“Uh, sure…!”

Yuzuki scurried to the back of the store while running.

Then, Hikari approached, saying,

“Sakuto-Sakuto.”

“What is it?”

“Can I have a word with you──”

Hikari whispered to Sakuto.

“──Maybe you shouldn’t make girls other than your girlfriend feel too excited〜”

“Huh!? What do you mean…!?”

“Otherwise, I might get jealous eventually, and if Chii-chan finds out, she might get angry〜?”

“What are you talking about!? I didn’t mean to…!”

Hikari chuckled and headed towards the kitchen.

It seemed like Hikari had been watching the interactions with Matori and Yuzuki, but Sakuto was sure he hadn’t done anything to excite them.

Human relationships are quite complicated──especially with girls, Sakuto thought.

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Having a moment to spare, Sakuto went around to the back of the store to the storeroom to replenish supplies like cups and straws.

Just like the day before, Chikage was there holding plates of food in both hands.

“Wait a minute, please…!”

Chikage, surrounded by several cats rubbing against her legs, had a ticklish or perhaps embarrassed look on her face and struggled to put down the plates.

“You seem to be getting along well with them, huh?”

Trying to be helpful, Sakuto approached Chikage with a smile.

“Yes, just a little… more normal than yesterday, I guess…”

“Are you trying to tame them?”

Sakuto pointed to the pocket of Chikage’s apron.

“Eh… Ah! Th-this is…!”

Chikage panicked because a cat treat called “Churu-Churu,” which cats love, was sticking out of her apron pocket.

“I just found it in the fridge…”

“Nope, there wasn’t any in the fridge yesterday or today.”

Chikage’s face turned bright red.

“Ah… sometimes it’s not good to have such a good memory… I can’t get away with lies…”

Seeing the embarrassed Chikage, Sakuto thought it was endearing.

“Sorry, I just can’t forget things.”

Teasing her, Chikage awkwardly placed the food plates at her feet.

The cats happily gathered at Chikage’s feet and began to eat.

“Did you buy that this morning?”

“Yes… I thought these little ones might like it too…”

The “too” probably included Mashiro.

Thinking it would be tactless to ask, Sakuto just smiled gently.

“I can’t quite put it into words, but I think it’s nice, this kind of thingthis kind of thing──you can take your time, Chikage.”

“Eh? But the kitchen…”

“Leave it to me. Go ahead and pamper those little ones.”

“…Thank you.”

Perhaps understanding Sakuto’s intention, Chikage blushed.

Then, she turned a soft gaze towards the cats gathering around the food plates.

Sakuto quietly took out the supplies from the storeroom and left the scene without disturbing Chikage and the cats playing.

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