The Neighborhood High School Girl, Miss Isezaki, Is the Great Saintess Returned from Another World~ And I, Suddenly Awakened as Her Exclusive Mana Supply Uncle, Travel Between Earth and Another World with Time-Space Magic~ - 108. Stalking Aihara Rio

108. Stalking Aihara Rio

Let’s rewind time just a bit—

Today, as usual, I finished work and promptly ignored the overtime order. It’s kind of annoying how the boss’ nagging seems to be increasing lately. Seriously, isn’t Senpai too strong for calmly brushing off the boss’s sarcastic remarks? Well, in Senpai’s case, maybe they’re just clueless.

But thanks to Senpai guarding me like that, I haven’t been bothered much by the boss. I’m only realizing that now. Senpai should come back to the company already. That way, we could see each other more often. Just kidding, hehe.

Though, as someone who likes Senpai, it’s tough that we don’t have as many chances to meet anymore. Anyway, now that I’ve finished visiting Jiichan, maybe I’ll invite Senpai out for drinks next time and let him hear the boss’s complaints…

While thinking about that on the way home, I happened to see my beloved Senpai at the mall where I was stopping by to buy tonight’s dinner. Is this fate?! But my excitement was short-lived because I noticed the familiar high school girl walking near Senpai, and next to her was a mysterious blonde beauty.

Wait, what’s this situation!? I’m so curious!!

And so, my tailing adventure began! This is my second time tailing Senpai. I can’t help but feel like I’m turning into a stalker, but I think it’s still okay…?

During this tailing operation, I found myself admiring Senpai all over again as he easily brushed off a pick-up attempt. And when I saw the blonde beauty struggling on the escalator, I secretly applauded too—

Eventually, Senpai was finally alone, so I called out to him.

“Oh, hey! Aren’t you senpai? What are you doing here?”

While I thought it was shameless of me to call out to him like that, Senpai blinked his average-looking eyes and let out a sigh.

“Oh, it’s you, Aihara. What’s up? This is a shopping mall, you know. And are you coming back from work?”

“Yeah, that’s right. I’m just shopping for dinner. But man, ever since you left, dealing with the boss’s complaints every day has been tough. Senpai, don’t you think about coming back to the company?”

“That’s rough. If it’s that hard, you should just quit.”

“I can’t do that. If I become unemployed, my parents will start arranging omiai meetings for me. Can you believe it in this day and age? So I need to find my next job first.”

“Come to think of it, you’re quite the catch… Well, in that case, hang in there until you find your next job. See you later.”

With a wave, Senpai was about to leave.

“Wait a minute, Senpai! If you’re shopping, I’ll go with you! Where are you going?”

“…Ah. I came here with an acquaintance today, so it’ll be a problem if you follow me.”

Even though I, a cute girl like me, was willing to accompany him, Senpai flatly stated that it would be a nuisance. Well, it feels nice that he’s comfortable enough to say that! …Am I a bit of a masochist?

“Oh, I see. You came with an acquaintance. Who is it? What kind of person?”

I smoothly transitioned into my main topic. I wonder if Senpai will tell me?

“It’s a girl who lives nearby, and her acquaintance from abroad. I’m accompanying both of them. They’re doing their own thing for now.”

“Wow, a date with two girls? Senpai, you’re quite popular. Could it be that you’re dating one of them?”

“Idiot, it’s not like that. The girl from nearby is like a little sister to me. And the girl from abroad came from the countryside, so she needs someone to accompany her.”

Senpai spoke fluently. He doesn’t seem like he’s lying. Well, it’s true that the blonde beauty seemed unfamiliar with riding the escalator. And the high school girl must be the one who lives nearby.

…Oh, come to think of it, Senpai once asked me for advice about his landlady’s granddaughter, who’s about my age, saying he wanted to give her a birthday present. Maybe the girl from back then is the high school girl?

By the way, despite my various suggestions, it seems Senpai ended up giving a used game software as a birthday present. I mean, seriously, that’s not something you give to a girl her age. I thought this guy was cool, but seriously, he’s something else. 

…Anyway, setting that aside, it turns out that the JK from the other day lives near Senpai’s place and is like a little sister to him. I do feel a bit guilty about what I did, but now that I know who the JK is, I feel relieved. Stalking… I mean, tailing, turned out to be a good idea after all.

I’d like to talk more with Senpai, but it seems inconvenient now, so I’ll refrain from bothering him further. 

“Well then, I’ll say goodbye here. But let’s go out for drinks next time, okay? You can listen to me complain about the boss—” 

At that moment, I heard a cute voice. 

“Excuse me, sir! It seems my phone battery died. What should I do—Oh?” 

The one who came running was the JK from the other day. Behind her was the blonde beauty. The JK stared at me with her long eyelashes and opened her mouth.

“Sir, this person is—”

“Yo! I’m Riori Aihara, a former colleague of Matsunaga Senpai. Nice to meet you☆”

I greeted them cheerfully. The JK looked at me and suddenly covered her mouth with her hand.

“Oh, you’re the person I took a photo with that time…!”

Huh? It seems the JK knows me. Maybe she saw the photo we took when Senpai saved me from being hit on? Or maybe—

“Eh, sir? Did she just call you ‘sir’? Senpai, do they call you ‘sir’?”

“Shut up. From Isezaki’s perspective, I’m just an old guy.”

Isezaki seems to be the JK’s surname. Isezaki? I feel like I’ve heard that name somewhere before. Is it just my imagination?

“I apologize. My name is Seina Isezaki. I’m indebted to you.”

Seina-chan bowed politely. I saw her up close for the first time, and she’s dangerously cute! She emits such an aura! Seriously, what’s up with her?

“And now, uh, this person here…”

With that, the blonde beauty spoke up. I can understand a bit of English, but this is a language I’ve never heard before.

However, Senpai responded as if he understood.

“Oh, um, she’s my former colleague.”

The blonde beauty nodded in understanding. Huh? Do they understand each other? I don’t get it at all. And then Senpai turned to me.

“Well, anyway, I’m accompanying them, so sorry, but maybe next time. Take care on your way home.”

“Huh, uh, yeah, sure.”

And with that, the three of them headed back the way they came. Left behind, I stood there absentmindedly, thinking about Seina-chan. Yeah, Seina-chan was super cute. And her breasts were big and sexy.

I had my doubts about the relationship between Senpai and the JK, but if that girl likes Senpai, even he wouldn’t be able to resist. But Senpai’s eyes toward Seina-chan were definitely like those of an older brother. From Seina-chan’s perspective, she’s probably got the qualities that could attract even a president or an oil tycoon, so Senpai probably has no chance with her.

But still, the name Isezaki, I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere before. It’s bothering me. It’s not a common name…

Hmm, names I can’t remember where I heard them usually have something to do with family… Maybe I’ll ask about it next time I visit Grandpa’s hospital room?