Envelope Generation - Chapter 5

“Satsuki-senpai!”

“Yes? What is it?”

“Has Senpai ever told you ‘I love you’?”

“Well… I’m not sure… has Shingo-kun ever told you that he loves you?”

“Nope. That’s not his style.”

“Yeah, I guess he’s not the type to say things like that.”

“Really? I thought Senpai might say it to be cool.”

“Haha, no way. Shingo-kun is kind and all, but he wouldn’t say it.”

“Yeah, there’s no way he’d say that. He’s too shy.”

“Do you want to make a bet?”

“A bet? On what?”

“Hmm, on an orange cake from the shop.”

“What? The 300-yen one? The most expensive cake in the shop?”

“Yeah, it wouldn’t be fun if it wasn’t something good.”

“Fine, I’m in. There’s no way he’ll say it. Looks like I’ll be getting a free cake.”

“We’ll see about that. Oh, here comes Shingo-kun.”

“Hey, Satsuki-senpai! Hey, Rika-chan!”

“Rika-chan, go ahead and ask him.”

“Uh, okay… Shingo-kun, do you love me?”

“What? Why are you asking that all of a sudden?”

“You love her, right? Tell her you love her.”

“Huh…”

“It’s okay, Shingo-kun. I know without you saying it.”

“Uh, yeah… I guess.”

“No, you should tell her you love her if you really do.”

“I don’t need to hear it. I know you love me.”

“Wouldn’t it make you happier to hear it?”

“No, it wouldn’t make a difference. I already know.”

“Really? But hearing it might make you feel even more loved.”

“I’m already happy enough.”

“But wouldn’t you be even happier?”

“I don’t need to be any happier than this.”

“Are you sure? It would make you feel really good to hear it.”

“It would actually be weird to hear it now.”

“Seriously? That’s harsh…”

“It’s just a figure of speech. I do love you.”

“Shingo-kun, say ‘I love you’ to her. It’ll make her happy.”

“It’s fine, really. I know already.”

“Rika-chan, I love you.”

“Haha, he said it!”

“Hey! This is a serious moment.”

“Good for you, Rika-chan. Haha! You’re so lucky!”

“Shingo-kun, I told you it’s okay. I said I already know, so why did you say it?”

“Huh? I just felt like I had to.”

“Ugh, I hate you, Shingo-kun.”

“Wait, what? Why?”

“Go away.”

“Haha, Shingo-kun, it’s okay. Just give her some space.”

“What the heck just happened?”

“Explain it to him later, Rika-chan.”

“Yeah, I will…”

“Orange cake, here I come!”

“If Senpai says ‘I love you’ to Satsuki-senpai, will you call it even?”

“Another bet?”

“Yes.”

“Sure, but that means I’ll end up with two cakes. Are you sure?”

“Yes, because Senpai will definitely say it. Oh, there he is. Senpai!”

“Oh, Rika-chan. Satsuki is with you too?”

“Senpai, say ‘I love you’ to Satsuki-senpai.”

“Haha, what? That’s so silly.”

“What’s so funny about it? This isn’t a joke.”

“Uh-oh, Satsuki-senpai is getting mad.”

“By the way, I heard you did Shingo’s homework for him.”

“Yeah, I didn’t want him to fail and lose credits.”

“Thanks for always helping out Shingo. I love you, baby.”

“Hey! Why are you confessing to my girlfriend?”

“Idiot, it’s just gratitude… Oh, I remember you helped me with my assignment too, Satsuki. I love you, baby. Haha.”

“See, he said it.”

“Why did he have to say it? It’s so casual and annoying.”

*Smack*

“Ow! Why are you hitting me with your bag? What’s your problem? Are you stupid?”

“Shut up. I can’t believe this.”

“Satsuki-senpai… she walked away.”

“What’s her deal?”

“Uh, Satsuki-senpai is…”

“Is what?”

“It’s that time of the month… She’s probably just irritable.”

“Women are so complicated.”

“Don’t worry about it.”

“Alright.”

“Yes! It’s even now. I’m so relieved!”

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