The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (WN) (Volume 5+)

261 - The Angel's Presents

Amane was fed by Mahiru, was embarrassed to the point of near-death, and Mahiru continued to beam away as she saw how embarrassed he was.

"Is it delicious?"

"...It is, but you don't have to feed me, right?"

"It is a must. You are the protagonist after all, Amane-kun."

"If anyone else is around, this is a public execution...let's just keep it to the both of us."

If Itsuki and the others were present, there was no doubt they would tease him like no tomorrow. Otherwise, they might give him warm looks and smiles.

Mahiru was more excited than Amane himself. The outsiders might not mind too much, but he was so embarrassed by the fact that he got fed, he was about to roll on the floor.

I'll pay back the favor for Mahiru's birthday next time, Amane resolved himself, and used the milk to wash the mouth that was sweetened by Mahiru in two ways. And then, Mahiru smiled while she took something from the bag next to her.

It was a white box, a little larger than her palm, with a navy blue ribbon.

No matter how slow he was, he knew what it was at this point of time. He looked at Mahiru, and her smiling face was a little flushed.

"This is your birthday present. I wonder if it is to your liking."

Mahiru said with a little lack of confidence, put the box in his hand, and looked up at him, somewhat uneasy.

It seemed she was fine with him opening it there and then, and just wanted to see his reaction.

It was rare for him to receive a present, so he should open it. He cautiously undid the ribbon, and found a velvet box inside it.

He had assumed there would be a present placed inside it, but there was another box inside. He was momentarily taken aback, and surely, inside it would contain the feelings Mahiru wanted to startle Amane with.

*What's inside it? Why so many layers? * So Amane wondered as he gently opened the inner box. It seemed to be something―it was something with a mild white gloss, like a clip or something.

There seemed to be some flower engraved on it, and for a moment, he did not realize what it was. He remembered it was something he wore at the school festival.

"......A necktie pin?"

"That is correct...to be honest, I really wondered what I should give to a boy. I thought of giving a watch, which is more common, but I could not simply give an expensive one, and I was worried you would be too embarrassed to accept it. Everyone has their own likes, and to be honest, I see that you have a watch, which you seem to be rather fond of."

They usually had phones, and Amane did not really wear his watch. The only one he would wear outdoors was the one his parents bought to celebrate his enrollment in high school.

It seemed that was a little pricey, and a little unsuited for school. Amane hardly spent time outdoors, so he hardly wore a watch outdoors.

He did wear that watch when he went out with Mahiru, and it seemed she remembered.

"So I thought of an item you will use but usually will not buy. Our school allows us to wear a necktie pin as long as it does not stand out too much, you know? You will also use it when you go out to work."

Amane had to wear a necktie pin during a ceremony, but there were no other special restrictions. Most of the boys too did not wear one, for they found it a hassle.

Amane too hardly wore it, and usually forgot about it. Since Mahiru gave it to him, he might have to wear it everyday.

It seemed she chose this for him, hoping that he would wear this every day.