Volume 1 - CH 17

A few days passed since Captain Muscle and Akita did a dogeza. The day after the test was over, I was about to go home since the test in the morning had just ended and school was over by the afternoon.

“Since the test is over, let’s go hang out togetherー!”

For some reason, Yumekawa proposed that idea.

Well, this is unrelated to me……..

“You should come too Kouyou!”

Akira called out to me.

The flag is triggered too early!

Although I have the confidence that I can break through this situation easily…….

“I have some business I need to attend to today.”

“I’m going to treat you to some crepes!”

“A moment ago it seemed like my schedule was cleared. Shall we go?”

Ah, it was impossible…….

It seems like I can’t recover now…..

“That’s what I’m talking about!”

“So, where are we going?”

“Hmー? An acceptable and safe choice would be karaoke, how about it?”

“Hmm. Isn’t it fine?”

If we go with this large number of people, then I probably won’t have to sing…..

“Well then, let’s go!”

And thus in this way, not Kami7, but Kami8 decided to go to the karaoke.

When we arrived at the karaoke bar, Yumekawa, Akira, and Akita immediately started entering the songs.

As one would expect, I’ve come a long way…….

And shortly after, Koyomi took her seat beside me.

“Thank you for helping me study! I feel like I can solve more questions than normal!”

“It’s fine, it’s not a big deal. You absorbed the materials way better than I thought anyways. I’m glad that I can solve the questions this time too. With this, it would be harder for the teachers to warn me now.”

“Ahaha………So your policy is still the same…”

“By the way, do you come here often? The karaoke.”

“Un. I always come here with this group. I can’t sing well but, Shizuku is pretty good at it.”

“Heeー, how about Koyomi?”

“Hmー? I don’t think I’m bad…”

“I see…..”

Apparently, Akira has started singing the first song.

Hmm. Well, he is normally good.

And in that way, the person who would like to sing will sing accordingly.

Among them, Akira was a little lower than the rest, and Hirayama and Captain Muscle, who joined the team in the middle, were not bad at anything.

Everyone is good at it as expected.

But…………..the songs that Captain Muscle chose is pretty old, huh.

It’s basically filled with the songs from long ago.

It’s too different from his image, which in contrary makes it scary.

Me? I’m enjoying the parfait currently.

And I realized Momoyama is staring at my direction.

“What is it? I won’t give you the parfait, you know?”

“………………..That’s not it………Are you not going to sing?…”

“Nnー,…………………I don’t really like singing that much you see. How about you?”

“I don’t really like it either………….”

“But you are good at it right?”

“………..It’s, It’s embarrassing…”

“Heehー,……………you have a cute personality…”

You are good at it but you have the liberty of not doing so since you are embarassed. What a luxury to have.

I am in full sarcasm mode.

And immediately,

“Muuー. Are you cheating?”

Uwahh! Koyomi heard it.

“It’s not good to eavesdrop you know…..”

It’s not my place to say it though.

“I・Heard・It! It wasn’t on purpose…!”

No, that’s exactly what you call eavesdropping!

“Sorry, sorry. I’m not cheating……..”

“Ehー….Then how about me?”

“………What about it?”

“…………Cu, cute?”

Uwahhhー! It’s troublesome to deal with jealousy

Or rather,

“You shouldn’t have said that if you’re going to blush yourself…”

“I’m not blushing! Then! How is it?”

“I think it’s fine though………?”

“No, not that! Am I cute? Or am I not cute? I don’t think you have told me properly yet!”

Haahh………..This is troublesome.

Yosh! Everyone else is so busy singing that no one is listening, so I guess I’ll tease you a little bit!

I put my hand on her shoulders, and closed the gap between our faces.

“You’re cute……”

“Guh……………!”

She turned away, her face turning red.

“Ahaha!………Aren’t you turning red! Like an apple!”

“Shu-, shut up……I’m not turning red!”

“You don’t even know what you’re talking about!”

“Uu………..”

This is somewhat interestingー.

Un. This reaction is purely cute.

It’s the dream of every high school boy. Luckyー!

“Heyーheyー, it’s about time you sing too Shizuku!”

Yumekawa called out to her.

“Ihh………”

“No, no. You should sing!”

Everyone started to urge her to sing.

Hmm, is her singing that good……

“Then…………Just one song………..”

“UnUn! That’s fine!”

Then Shizuku started entering a song.

It’s a song that is popular recently.

She began singing.

…………………….She’s good.

She is simply good. She is simply good. Her clear voice penetrated my heart and ran through my body like it’s flowing through my blood vessels.

The atmosphere of the place was already like a singer’s solo stage, and it was as if a spotlight was shining on Momoyama, and everyone forgot to even praise her, their eyes glued to her.

You’re right, it would be embarrassing to be stared at like this…

When the song ended, the crowd erupted in applause.

The scores are like nothing I’ve ever seen before, something that would only usually be on a singing show.

She comes back to us shyly.

“That’s amazing. I’m surprised you did so well.”

“……….Th, thanks.”

I’m honestly impressed.

“Since Shizuku just sang, how about you sing too, Kouyou!”

“What are you talking about? You’ve been singing all day.”

I look downwards, and shook my head bewilderedly.

“No, you liar. What, did you think you can fool me?”

“I know, rightー!”

So it’s no good huh!

“All right…..”

“You were always listening to music, so it wasn’t as if you weren’t interested right?”

“Well yeah, it’s not as if I was embarrassed, it’s just that I don’t like to gather unneeded attention since it’s troublesome.”

For the time being, I’ll enter the song that I usually listen to, and clutch the mike.

Good grief……I really don’t want to do this.

Because everyone’s mouths are going to be left hanging open!!

I start to sing with everyone’s attention.

Everyone looked at me with a surprised face.

Subconsciously.

They don’t seem to realize that they’re listening to something incredible ……… or artistic ……….

I can’t keep my mouth shut.

And like that, the song ended.

That’s right! I didn’t want to sing too much because I’m a good singer, even better than Momoyama, and I’d get a lot of attention in that case. ………

“Kouyou, you……………you’re too bad at thissss!”

“I’ve never seen a score in the 50’s when someone sings seriously!”

“I’m crying because I pity you. ………”

“Umu, Well, life isn’t all about songs………”

“Are, are you okay……….?”

“…………Bad……..”

Did you think it was going to be good?

This is reality.

I know the first two.

Oi.

Why are you shedding tears of pity in the second half!

I know that songs aren’t everything…….!

It’s okay…….what do you mean by that! And what do you mean by the question mark in the end? And don’t say it while losing confidence in the middle!

And Momoyama!

Didn’t you just say you’re not good at it in a serious tone!

And with a straight face! At least smile!

“…………….I, I think….. it’s good………….”

Koyomiii!

Don’t be so coy! Don’t patronize me just because I’m your boyfriend! You’re hurting my feelings!

Is that it? What’s that? Payback for teasing me earlier? You should’ve doubled it!

Huh, I’m so hurt. ……

I think I’m going to become a okama now… I’m going to be free of all restrictions and enjoy life like a naked man. ………

“………..Can I go home now?”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry! You don’t have to sing anymore! I’ll buy you a parfait!”

“I’ll stay a little longer.”

After that, I ate a parfait while silently listening to everyone sing.

Koyomi has been encouraging me from time to time, and it’s pretty much tearing my heart to shreds. ………