Nyanta & Pomeko

Chapter 66: Classmates I couldn't see

"Oh, isn't that the cross-dressing grand prix we saw earlier?"

" It was really cute!!"

"That was Shinjo-kun, wasn't it? He's really beautiful~"

"Can you take a picture with me?"

" You're looking so bright these days, you know?"

　After our class recreation was over, I burned up white.

　I probably won't be doing anything called cross-dressing in the future. ......

　The recreation itself went well because Yamada, who strangely liked cross-dressing, was very enthusiastic, but I was tired .......

　I sat down on a bench in the plaza to rest as I watched the other classes' presentations go on and on.

　It was a strange feeling to be away from the group.

　I had been so afraid of the group, but now that I was in it, I felt I could fit in, even if I was clumsy.

　Everyone in my class was removing their makeup and enjoying watching other performances.

Anri was chatting with Tanaka and other classmates. Seeing her natural smile made me happy.

　Thinking back, I had stayed in my shell.

Although we were classmates, we went to the same school, but I tried not to get involved with anyone.

I refuse to believe anyone anymore. I really believed that.

　What if I had opened up to my classmates in middle school?　...... Stop thinking about the past. That was my choice to do that. I have no regrets.

Because of my past, I was able to meet even Anri, and I was able to meet my Master and have the opportunity to write a novel.

　I hear the sound of small, scraping footsteps.

"Are you tired from doing something you're not used to?"

　Unbeknownst to me, Hirano was standing next to me. Come to think of it, I don't know any of my classmates.

　I barely know their names.

"I guess so. I'm tired......"

Hirano waits patiently for me to answer. Is he really the same age as me?　He looks very dignified.

　I thought about it and gave him a short answer.

"I thought it was fun."

"I see. ....... I'm glad to hear that."

　Hirano's eyes are looking at Hiratsuka.

"I like Seo. I want her to be happy."

"Haa?　Hirano?"

　I couldn't help but let out a strange voice. I didn't know how to react.

"Don't worry. I don't mean love. Hiratsuka and Seo saved my life."

　I still didn't know how to react.

　The quiet Hirano sat down on the bench.

"As you can see I have a big body and a weak temper. That's why...... I was made fun of when I was in junior high school."

　When I looked at Hirano's face, it was more serious than usual. He was trying to tell me something.

　I nodded my head.

　Come to think of it, this may be the first time I've had such a long conversation with a male student.

　I was ready to listen to what he had to say.