CH 10.3

Futaba bought a camisole and spats that were easy to move in.

「So, where do you want to go play?」

「Catmeyland! That’s the reason why I bought something that’s easy to move in.」

Futaba specified the most famous theme park in Japan.

I have no complaints if that’s where she wants to go but……

「Then, why did you try those swimsuits?」

「Since we’re here, I at least wanted to enjoy shopping.」

Well, since she enjoys it, it’s fine.

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While we were having such a conversation, we arrived at the food court.

「The food court has a lot to offer which makes me excited!」

There are many chairs and tables lined up in the center of the space and stores are lined up around the chairs and tables.

Chicken, ramen, takoyaki, curry, and many more are lined up.

It was quite late for lunch but the food court was still crowded.

Since it will be difficult to save a seat, Futaba and I went to the store of the foods we want to eat.

Futaba chose pasta while I chose ramen.

The ramen store was a famous restaurant chain with its main branch in Kyushu.

This kind of extravagance is good once in a while.

If it was a busy time of the day, there would be a long line but now, the line’s short.

「Nanba-kun……?」

As I was looking at the menu sign, I heard a familiar voice behind me.

「Usano」

「Yeah, I’m with my family.」

Usano looked a little embarrassed.

Right, any high schooler will react like this.

For some reason, they will be embarrassed if seen with their family.

「Nanba-kun…..are you with Shiratori-san?」

「No, I’m here with my little sister.」

「Sibling? You must be very close.」

「Not really. She asked me to take her to Catmeyland this week. She drag me to go shopping.」

「That sounds really close to me. She has a good oniisan.」

「Not really.」

「I don’t think it’s unusual for siblings to go out together to play at our age. Or am I mistaken?」

We weren’t that close in our previous life so I can’t say for sure.

At that time, Futaba was unilaterally protecting me…..

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「Who was that girl you were talking with just now?」

When I met up with Futaba, she was in a good mood like earlier though her tone seems to be sharper.

「Someone from my class.」

「Were you close?」

「We were on the executive committee last festival.」

「Is that so? The other party doesn’t seem….no, it’s nothing. Let’s eat.」

I’m certainly aware that I’m being somewhat favored.

This certain junior high schooler managed to spot that at first glance.

Girls are as precocious as they say.

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Usano was often good to me in my previous life though we spoke less often.

I don’t think I ever spoke with her as a fellow otaku that time but perhaps it was because I felt we were fellow men of culture.

Because of that, when Usano was in trouble, I would always want to lend a helping hand.

Of course, Yui and Futaba will come first.

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In any case, I’m glad that Futaba seemed to have enjoyed her day.

I hope it will be like this when we go to Catmeyland.