Dullard Buddy-kun: Heading Reluctantly to School Again Today - Episode 69

“Uh… what’s wrong?”

“Huh? Ah… uh… Mamiya… Senpai?”

“Yes, that’s me…”

What’s going on? If I remember correctly, her name is Yujin, right?

Yeah.

Sasaki told me to come here, and when I did, I expected to see Yamamoto-san, but instead, the person sitting there was—

Yujin.

The same Yujin I ran into earlier at the station. The same Yujin from the wallet incident.

Wearing our school’s uniform, she was petite yet slender like a model, with airy, stylish hair.

There she was, an undeniably fashionable girl, sitting at a table, subtly swinging her long, beautiful legs beneath it.

“……”

Well, I guess Sasaki was right. There was a cute and beautiful girl here.

But still, I wasn’t expecting her.

I do vaguely recall mentioning that I work here, but even so… why?

And on top of that—why does she look so surprised to see me?

“…..”

I don’t get it.

“Wait… no way. Seriously…?”

She muttered something too quietly for me to hear.

Then, rubbing her eyes as if trying to make sure she wasn’t seeing things, she stared directly at my face again.

“…..”

I don’t know why, but—

She’s looking at me with such intense focus.

Her small, delicate face, her large, strikingly beautiful eyes… The way she’s staring at me like this is making me flustered.

And now, she’s touching her cheeks with both hands and looking down…?

“No way, this can’t be real… Wait, did I dress properly today?”

She’s mumbling again.

And now, she’s carefully fixing her soft brown bangs?

“……”

I really don’t get what’s happening.

But for now…

“Uh… your phone. It’s ringing. Are you going to answer it?”

Her phone had been buzzing this whole time.

“Oh, excuse me. I’ll take this call…”

She quietly pressed the answer button and put the phone to her ear.

For a split second, I thought I saw her make a face—like she really didn’t want to answer.

“Yes, hello. No, not yet. Hani-senpai, I still haven’t found him. To be honest, I’m starting to think he might not even be at this school. It’s really unfortunate, but… I promise I’ll keep trying. I’ll definitely be useful to you, Hani-senpai!”

Her voice sounded disappointed.

But her face looked anything but.

If anything, she looked delighted.

Am I imagining things?

Wait, did she just say Hani-sama?

So she is connected to that person after all.

And… she’s looking for someone?

So she was at the station earlier for that reason?

I don’t understand everything, but it’s clear that she’s searching for someone—and is now reporting back about her failure.

But again, Yujin…

You definitely don’t look disappointed.

If anything, you look really happy.

“…..”

And just like that, the phone call ended.

“…..”

I had been so distracted watching her that I forgot—I’m still on my shift.

I really need to get back to work.

“Sorry, but I need to get back to my job now…”

I took a small step back, feeling a little bad about leaving, but there was no choice.

Though honestly… why did she even call me over?

I still have no idea.

“Senpai, wait.”

Her voice changed.

That sweet tone—completely different from before.

And now, she’s gently tugging at my uniform sleeve?

Is she… looking up at me?

With that expression?

“Uh… y-yeah? What is it?”

What is happening…?

“Senpai, what time do you finish work today? I really wanted to come today to properly thank you for the other day…”