'Believe in me who believes in you. '
She felt like she had heard this line somewhere before … it was probably a line from some anime, right?
Kaori had the urge to laugh out loud as she thought about it.
Once again, she was encouraged by him.
Something was dispelled from her mind, and she felt more spirited. Then, she hated herself for having to do this in order to be spirited.
'Honestly, I … I'm such an idiot.
Is it really alright for someone as stupid as me to become your friend, Harano -san? '
'No … I can't ask such a question, or I'll be the stupidest of idiots!'
Something flashed in Kaori's eyes.
Believing in herself … was difficult.
But believing in Harano -san Seigo was quite easy.
And Harano -san believed in her, so it was just as he said.
"I can't bring out much confidence, but I believe in you … I believe in you who believes in me, so I'll continue working hard!" she said while looking at him.
'In order to become the excellent girl that you believe in.' She thought to herself.
Seiji looked at the girl with a gratified smile and raised his right hand.
Kaori blushed as she looked at his large hand. She also raised her hand and reached out.
The young man and the young girl shook hands.
"Please take good care of me in the future."
Both of them said this at almost the same time, and then they both smiled.
…
Seiji returned to school.
Miyamoto-san wanted to go home, but she said goodbye halfway, so he returned by himself.
When he arrived at the Year 1 Class 5 store, he found Chiaki and the others.
Mika was nowhere to be seen.
"She said that she wanted to go somewhere by herself, so she left," the tomboy answered before Seiji could even ask.
"Oh …"
"How's Miyamoto-san?"
"She's fine now," Seiji explained. "She just said the wrong thing …"
"Said the wrong thing … is that really the case?" Chiaki's tone seemed to contain some hidden meaning.
Seiji ignored her and turned to look at Mayuzumi and Saki.
He noticed that the manga author's expression had obviously changed.
"Sensei, what's the matter?"
In the face of Seiji's concern, Mayuzumi smiled weakly. She wanted to say something, but Saki spoke first.
"Mayuzumi doesn't feel too well. She needs to go home and rest. I'll take her home … You can play with your classmates now, Harano."
"En … okay." Seiji nodded. "Actually, you don't have to wait for me to come back. If Teacher needs to go home, he can go back immediately. Just give me a call."
"No … I want to say goodbye to Harano-kun." Mayuzumi smiled weakly. "I had a lot of fun … I wanted to continue playing, but … I suddenly feel sleepy."
It was probably because he didn't sleep well last night and played a more intense simulation game. Seiji thought.
"There's no need to be so polite, teacher. I had a lot of fun too. In the future … there's still a trip to the hot spring, right? There will be other things after the hot spring trip. There will always be opportunities for everyone to play together. "He smiled.
"Your health is more important. You should rest well when you need it."
"Yeah … Harano-kun, thank you so much for these past few days," the manga author said sincerely as she looked at his face.
Afterwards, she left the store together with the editor.
After watching Mayuzumi and Saki leave, Seiji looked back at Chiaki.
"Come and play together, handsome ~" The tomboy beckoned with her finger and spoke in a seductive tone.
"Don't act like a prostitute."
"Do you want to have some fun, uncle ~"
"This is even worse!"
"You can do it outside as well, but it'll cost more ~"
"It's even worse than before!?"
Seiji kept retorting to himself.
'This is what happens when you're together with Chiaki.'
The two of them had fun in their class's store.
…
Mika met the pink-clothed girl again.
"You're here, and you have a nice expression on your face. You've resolved yourself," the silver-haired girl said.
"Yeah, I want to become 'special,'" Mika said resolutely.
"Then …"
"But before that, I want to know exactly what will happen if you want me to 'change'?"
The silver-haired girl blinked.
"This … it'll be a bit troublesome to explain … If what I say is difficult for you to accept, will you refuse?"
"Yes," Mika answered directly.
"But didn't you resolve yourself already?" The girl was rather confused.
"Yes, I want to become special." Mika looked directly at her. "But not in your way."
The silver-haired girl widened her eyes in surprise.
"What … does that mean?"
"It means that I can rely on my own strength to become special, and I don't need to rely on your help."
Mika explained clearly.
"Ever since I met you last time, I've been thinking, thinking, worrying …
"You're correct. The 'ordinary' me is unable to win over the 'special' him. I need to change in order to have a place in his heart.
But, I don't have to accept your help. "
The pigtailed girl slowly clenched her fists.
"There are many ways to become special, and as long as I work hard and resolutely advance towards him, I'll definitely be able to achieve it!"
Just like Juumonji-sensei … Feng Wu Juumonji-Sensei.
Even if she wasn't the Grand Mistress, just her willpower and resolution were enough for her to be called a special existence. Genji Asamiya was a similar example.
Being special … not all the elements of being special were innate.
There were indeed people who were talented, beautiful, and had a powerful family background. But there were also people who started out as ordinary, but became extraordinary through hard work.
'I'm not the former, but I can become the latter! Any ordinary person has such a possibility. '
"Although I haven't thought of how to do it yet.
But I'm by his side, and I'm his good friend, and he's not my only good friend. If I can't think of what to do, I can ask them! "
Two good friends, and one of them was the person she liked … This was the greatest strength that Mika Uehara possessed.
This strength was actually quite strong, and if one considered it seriously, it could be said that she was "special".
Not everything should be told to friends.
But if she wanted to change herself … that was, if she worked hard to grow stronger, that shouldn't be hidden.
This was something that Mika realized after she met Chiaki today.
When she met up with Chiaki, she learned about independence. She also realized that she really needed to explain things to her good friend and ask for her help.
She had to make her own decisions in life, and after making a decision, she had to find a specific direction to move forward in and how to work hard. If she wasn't strong enough, it was only natural … to ask for help from her good friend!
That was the correct usage of a friend.
Although it might be wrong to say it like that, that was what she meant. She should do what she should do, and if she needed help, she should honestly ask for it.
"That's what I'm thinking.
You're not the only choice I can make!
I believe that you're willing to help me out of kindness, but you also said that the 'change' you give me is risky.
I need to know what the risk is, and what I'll become. If your 'change' … will make me become like a mermaid, I refuse. "She had to make a choice that wasn't an option.
This was the answer that Mika Uehara came up with in her deep confusion.
She resolutely faced the silver-haired girl and displayed her strong will.
The girl took a good look at her face.
Moments later, she chuckled softly.
Her expression was bright and gentle.
"With an excellent expression, you said excellent words.
"When was the last time I saw such a beautiful expression? I don't really remember.
Mika Uehara, I'm surprised that you've grown so much in such a short period of time … but that's what's so magical about humans.
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