Nyanta & Pomeko

Chapter 15: Cup

"There's something weird in the air, isn't there?"

"Do you think so, Shinjo?　It's rather warm......".

　We arrived at the classroom just in time for homeroom and immediately sat down in our seats.

　The moment we entered the classroom, the atmosphere was indescribable.

"It's because Shinozuka is wearing glasses."

"'...... Ye got it wrong!　It's because you're not smiling like a freak!　Damn, you wasted my time so I couldn't read the latest chapter......."

"I'm really into it this time."

"Fuun, I'm looking forward to it."

　My classmates were looking at us with stunned faces.

　This is the first time I've ever talked to Shinozuka like this in a classroom.

　Whatever. It has nothing to do with me–

　At the same time the teacher came in, Saito-san came into the classroom.

"I'm just in time. I'm super tired. ......"

Sensei looked at us for a moment, and for some reason she had a look of relief on her face.

　It was a familiar face – a kind face, just like old times.

　During recess, the girl who had spoken to me before approached me.

　I still couldn't remember her name.

"Uhm, Shinjo-kun ......, did you get a makeover?　You've changed your look so much."

　She glanced at Shinozuka-san as she spoke to me.

"No, it's not like that. ......"

"Like that, like that, no honorifics! Uwa—-, I watched that thing in the morning ......, you guys make a super good couple!　I'm glad I didn't confess ......, I couldn't, I couldn't!"

　Shinozuka and I looked at each other.

　Something about the schoolgirl's friend is trying to take her under her wings and take her away.

"Wait, Mitsuki?! Don't disturb me!"

"Eeh! It's okay! Shinjo-kun is the only one who can heal my broken heart."

　So your name is Mitsuki? I'm glad I finally found out.

　And good-bye.

"Excuse me, I'm reading a book. ......"

Shinozuka told Mitsuki as she shivered and pulled away.

"Wait, you!　Why are Shinjo and I a good couple?　Do you really want to be turned into minced meat!"

"Uwa, you look different now, and not scary at all. It's like a Pomeranian barking, haha!　——I mean, if someone said, "Stay with me!" What would you say, neeeeeeeeee?

　I'm sure she's not a bad girl. It's just that she was very, very annoying.

　 Saito-san came to Shinozuka-san, who was having trouble dealing with Mitsuki-san.

　–Huh? Why are you wearing glasses too, Saito-san?

　I felt strangely intimidated.

"Mitsuki ......, you need a little punishment, huh?　Come here, ......."

"No, no, no, no!　Don't come to my rear!　Oh, no, don't tickle me!　Oh no, don't tickle me! Oh no, don't tickle me!

　Saito-san, along with her friend, dragged Mitsuki-san away from the scene.