Chapter 12

Parsed with an automated reader. The content accuracy is not guranteed.

TL: Single TL Translations

Chapter 12

“Huh?! You’re right. This is Aoi… huh? I don’t get it.”

“A girl as cute as this? She could definitely be numbered*!”

*numbered – so when working at hostess/host club/bar, if you work there and your sales are high, you’ll get so called numbered (for example No. 1 position would be hostess with the highest sales in the cub/bar) So here, Leila is saying Aoi would have high enough amount of sales (meaning she’ll be popular) to be numbered.

What does this mean? When I was visibly surprised in a different way compared to Leila, Shouta started fumbling with his phone once again. I didn’t know much about Aoi’s job, but does this mean she’s a celebrity? My train of thought stopped. I’m drunk plus I can’t completely comprehend it.

“When I thought I saw her from somewhere I was watching a midnight short drama and then she appeared in it. So, I searched a bit and found out she was a model from Nona, I was really surprised. Yuki, you didn’t know?”

“Huh? I didn’t know at all, we don’t talk about work plus I didn’t ask her anything detailed. I’ve passed the surprise mark and just can’t comprehend what’s what, but was I looked after by a celebrity? Isn’t that insane.”

A magazine so famous that even I, someone who doesn’t watch TV or read magazines knows, Nona, is where Aoi appears plus in a drama too? You’re kidding, right? That cute girl who acts spoiled; Aoi? While it’s true I thought Aoi was very beautiful, cute and had good style* when I first met her, but I was still confused.

*jesus damn, how many times will the author use these same words to describe Aoi lolol

“…Oh yeah, she did say she was working in the magazine and TV industry, thinking back on it.”

I suddenly remembered. Though she didn’t say anything detailed, she did say that. Shouta sighed while using his phone and showed me the screen once again saying ‘look.’ On it was Aoi’s profile. When I tried grabbing the phone, Leila, who was watching with keen interest stole the phone and eagerly looked at it.

“I wanna see, I wanna see! Let’s see here, professional name*… that’s not it, stage name is AOI in English and her birthday’s November 20th. She’s 25, height is 168cm, her hobby is cooking, she was scouted in the city and has been working as a model since she was 18 years old. Her selling point was her cute looks and gained popularity from the younger generation, with this she was able to make her debut as an actress in the late-night drama “Midnight Love Affairs.” Is what it says, “Midnight Love Affairs,” I watch that. It’s the pretty interesting one, right? If I’m not mistaken, I’ve seen this girl there.”

*professional name – the word Leila used here is the name that hostess/hosts and geisha use. Same idea but different nuance.

Leila was, as usual, in high spirits and was talking to Shouta while, from that description, I understood that it was Aoi. Her birthday, age, hobby, and her recent drama debut. So that’s why she said she was going to be busy. Also, while her ex-boyfriend’s statement was unbelievable, he was pretty handsome, I’m guessing that was a person of the same profession. I was able to make everything out. I kept talking as though I knew a lot about Aoi, but I realized that I never really asked anything about her. From Aoi’s personality I know she won’t say anything first and I never did ask her, but I was so surprised, I didn’t know what I should do… I could only sit there in a daze.

“This, I… what should I do?”

When I asked the 2 people that were talking about the drama, they tilted their heads while thinking. I was planning to continue the same as always, but since they’re a celebrity, would it be better to think of something?

“Hmm, it’s probably fine? She’s probably never told you until now because she sees you as just a friend, right? Plus no one willingly say says ‘I’m a celebrity’ to others.”

“True! But you might want to be careful when you hang out and play together. She looks like she has a lot of fans, it might be like when I meet a customer on my off time, wouldn’t it?”

“You’re right, that’s true.”

She’s right, what Leila said is a little off, but she does have a point. I should be careful when choosing where to go. Rather, even though I’m told she’s a celebrity, I’m more frightened at myself for having such close skin ship with, sleeping over at her house, and even sleeping together with her. I’ve been stroking the crap out of her head plus hugging the crap out of her and plus I’m a normal person. Is this okay? I was thinking in distress a little when Leila started pouring alcohol and grabbed onto my shoulder. My gaze was steady.

“Well, you’ll have to introduce me next time, but for now let’s drink? Let me see you drink.”

“Huh?”

“Yuki, there’s no point resisting.”

Since Shouta said as though he abandoned all hope, I gave up as well and gulped the drink down. Leila looked happy.

Tooru joined a little later and since Leila is friends with him too, they kept drinking. Leaving Aoi aside, that was not the level an average person could drink. We talked a lot, laughed and it was all fun, but before I knew it, I was smashed.

I woke up to a familiar room. It looks like I’m at Leila’s house. While my memories were a little vague, I remembered what happened last night from my horrible heartburn and headache, though I’m not sure how I made it here. I tried to get up, but Leila was clinging to me from the side, so I started stroking her hair.

“Haruka? Wake up. And get off me.”

No reaction. I was uncomfortable so I kept calling her real name. She asked me to use her professional name ‘Leila’ outside while using her real name ‘Haruka’ when it’s just the to of us. There were times where I almost used her real name, but I’m used to it now. I lightly pat her head.

“Hm… Yu…ki…?”

She finally replied though sleepily and while rubbing her eyes. When I looked towards her, I was able to see her without makeup, her young and cute face was looking at me.

“Haruka, can you move away from me? I can’t get up. Rather what happened to me yesterday? I’m very thankful you brought me here, but my memories are vague, and I can’t remember.”

While groaning, Haruka moved away from me, but then jumped in my chest, not allowing me to move in the end. I’ve forgotten that this girl is also a pampered one too.

“Yesterday, after drinking a lot of the cocalero, you passed out, so Tooru brought you here.”

“Ahh, that’s what happened…I see. Well, it’s the same as always. Oh yeah, did I pay?”

“Yeah, you properly paid, so it’s all good. Tooru was laughing because you kept dropping your coins.”

My memories on paying were also vague so I’m glad. At any rate, Tooru and Harukas’ alcohol tolerance is too strong, I can’t even compare. They drank a lot of shots plus a few bottles, but it seems like I was the only one who got smashed. Seriously, I can only sigh at these 2. Haruka was giggling while snuggling up against my arm.

“Yuki, I had so much fun yesterday~. It was the best! You’re really fun to be with, Yuki.”

“Sigh, you’re having too much fun with me. For the time being, let me borrow the shower. I want to feel refreshed.”

“Whaat? Then, can you give me hug? I won’t let you borrow it if you don’t!”

Like a child, Haruka let go of my arm and said her condition in both a teasing and pampered tone. This girl, just like Aoi, prefers close skin ship and often clings to me. While thinking ‘again,’ I responded with ‘okay okay’ and gently hugged her. She started smiling and clung to me.

“Yay! We haven’t met each other at all recently, so let’s snuggle and stick to each other.”

“I got it already. Can I take a shower now?”

“Hmm, I guess there’s no helping it…”

She reluctantly let go and then said ‘come back soon’ while smiling. I was finally able to take a shower. Thanks to the hot shower, both my head and body felt refreshed. When I got out of the shower, dried my hair, and came back, Haruka was already awake and was watching TV with her elbows on the table next to the big double bed.

As usual, this room has no sense of anyone living here. Haruka doesn’t usually cook for herself, so her kitchen is as good as new, and she keeps her room tidy. It looks like she only comes here to sleep, to the point I start doubting if she even eats. She always tells me she eats, but my worries never end.

“Ah, that was quick. Welcome back.”

“Yep, thanks. Did you take a shower, Haruka?”

“Uh-huh! I took one yesterday, or rather I should say today. Which one do you wanna eat, Yuki?”

On the table was a convenience store bag with 2 soups that look easy on the stomach, I guess she was waiting for me after putting hot water in them. She was troubled when I replied ‘I’m fine with anything,’ so I chose one.

“I bought random stuff from the convenience store, so if there’s anything you want to eat then you can eat it.”

The convenience store bag on top of the table contained rice balls and other easy on the stomach food like some light bread. I said a light ‘thank you’ and sat next to Haruka. I watched the TV in front of the table while drinking the soup. A drama that was probably recorded was on the screen.

“This is the drama we were talking about yesterday! A love triangle with a childhood friend? Is what it’s about, it’s pretty interesting.”

“Hmm. …Ah, it’s really Aoi.”

It looks like Aoi has the role of having an unrequited love for her childhood friend. It’s not the leading role, but still one of the important roles. The person playing the lead role is the stupid guy from that night. I felt complicated watching it. I guess she’s been approached by that stupid guy ever since this drama started. Even so, for Aoi, she’s able to recite her lines so smoothly and her expressions are different from usual. It looks unnatural, or how should I say it, I feel a little uncomfortable from this appearance of her I’ve never seen before, she looks like a stranger to me. The usual shy Aoi isn’t there.

“She’s a really pretty and cute girl. Yuki, you got to know someone amazing from alcohol.”

Haruka started smiling while eating a rice ball. I do agree with her.

“I think so too. … I get it, but at the same time, I don’t really get it.”

“? Yuki, are you okay? I wanna meet this girl too. Honestly speaking, is her personality pretty intense? Aren’t actresses and model usually like that? How is it?”

I answered smiling bitterly at her as she asked with sparkling eyes. Unfortunately for her, Aoi is a gentle girl.

“Her personality is of a normal kind girl. She tends to worry too much or rather cares too much about certain things, but she’s a quiet, shy, and pampered girl, she’s kind of similar to you, Haruka.”

“Huh? Really? That kind of makes me happy! Hey, let me meet her next time. I want to meet her!”

“Hmm? But her work is busy and she’s a little shy with strangers. Well, when the opportunity comes, I guess?”

“Whaaat. That’s unfortunate, but okay, one day then.”

When thinking about Aoi, Haruka talks like a machine gun, so although they’re similar, their character is too different. Even if they do meet, I’m pretty sure they’ll be nervous and shrink back, mainly Aoi would. Though Haruka probably doesn’t care about that. I’m glad Haruka compromised. She looks dissatisfied, but since she did nod and agree, it should be fine for now.

When I checked the time, it was past 12 PM. I slept a lot, but considering I drank till the morning, this is on the earlier side. I rummaged through my bag as I remembered something. I was relieved to see that I hadn’t lost or forgotten anything. When I slowly took my phone to check for any notifications, I saw that Aoi message me with the content being ‘Can I go to your house tonight?’ I was surprised.

TL Note: Yes, so a day or two late because I was reading another yuri novel. Forgive me, i couldn’t resist. XD

Don’t worry, I also procrastinated on my graduation project because of this too, i didn’t just procrastinate on translating.

Prev / TOC / Next

Like this:Like Loading...

Related