Dullard Buddy-kun: Heading Reluctantly to School Again Today - Episode 71

Hehe, Mr. Handsome… no, Mamiya-senpai. I wonder if he’s still not done yet.

I just heard from Ikegami-san that his part-time job actually ended a while ago.

So, it’s about time you showed up, you know?

Earlier, I was gently turned down with “No need to thank me” when I was invited, but I’m not the kind of person who just gives up and nods along with “Okay” over something like that.

By the way, this might be the first time Yujin-chan is being subtly rejected by a guy.

The composure of a man who remains unfazed by my lovey-dovey attacks. And the superiority of someone who doesn’t even hint at playing around.

As expected of Senpai Mamiya. That part really gives me chills.

I’m definitely the type of woman who prefers to chase rather than be chased.

Hehe, I’m going all out and removing the limiter from the start.

Because he’s kind, cool, and smart. He’s the best. There will never be a better catch than him.

Besides, meeting like that is already destiny, right?

I went home, took a proper bath, and I’m all set.

Of course, it’s my first time too, so I’m nervous, but the other person is Senpai Mamiya.

He’s absolutely going to be good at it, and… hehe, that incredible body of his again…

Eh…

“Oh my, what’s the matter? Greeting me with such a cheerful smile like that.”

Why…

“H-Hani… senpai. Why are you…?”

Seriously, why…? Of all the senpais…

Why is Hani-senpai here…?

“Hehe, Yujin. It’s because you’ve been skipping out on my request and hanging around in a place like this. What exactly are you doing here?”

And with that, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, she takes a seat right across from me at my table.

This is bad.

She should be mad, yet for some reason, she’s smiling like she’s in a great mood.

That’s actually way scarier. Terrifying, even.

Huh? No way. Could it be that Hani-senpai has already caught wind of Mamiya-senpai?

No, that can’t be it. It shouldn’t be.

Calm down, Yujin. She probably hasn’t found out about him yet.

Yeah… she’s only caught me slacking off. That’s all. Just stay calm. Stay calm, Yujin.

“So? What exactly are you doing here?”

What I’m doing here…

Yeah, there’s no way I can tell Hani-senpai about that…

Wait. No. No way.

This has to be a joke.

Because—

Right before my eyes, just past where Hani-senpai is sitting…

Mamiya-senpai is quietly walking toward the exit.

No. No way. Why now, of all times?

Wait—hold on. No. You can’t leave yet—

“From what I can see, you’re alone, but is there someone else here with you?”
“No… there isn’t.”
“I see. So, you’re waiting for someone then?”

Ah, I want to call out to him. I need to call out to him.

But if I do, the person sitting right in front of me will find out about Mamiya-senpai.

Ah… Mamiya-senpai. Wait. Don’t go.

…And just like that, he left.

I watch as he exits through the door, now back in his glasses, slowly walking toward the station.

Wait—

What?

Hold on, who is that girl?

She’s following after Mamiya-senpai…

What?

And what’s with that suspiciously natural yet obviously calculated little shoulder tap from behind?

And then—her cheeks turning red, that overjoyed smile on her face.

What? Who is she?

“Hm? What’s wrong? Hehe, you keep looking behind me like that. It’s almost as if you’ve been keeping watch from this seat, waiting for someone to show up.”

Ugh… and now the girl in front of me is saying some nonsense.

“Hey, Yujin. If I sit here and wait a little longer, do you think I’ll get to see something interesting?”

Tch. Not anymore, you won’t.

“Who knows…”

“Oh my, what’s with that face? That smile from earlier is completely gone. You look so defeated—almost like I caught you doing something other than just slacking off.”

“Who knows… Anyway, I’m leaving now. Excuse me.”

There’s no point in staying here anymore.

“Hehe, well then, I’ll stick around just a little while longer. You did well, Yujin. If he shows up, I’ll be sure to let you know.”

“…Okay.”

Whoever you’re waiting for, feel free to stay here as long as you like.

I’m going home.

But seriously, who was that girl?

And—she was really cute, too.

Could it be that she’s also…?

“Thank you very much—!”