Chapter 34 Childhood Friend and Forest Training Camp ④

“Tsuzuri-kun! Look at this, it’s the summit!”

A few minutes after the start of orienteering, I was chatting with Kotoha, leaving the two flies alone, when she suddenly shouted.

“Wow!”

From the corner of her eye, there was a spectacular view. From the top of the mountain, I could see a landscape full of nature and a peaceful cityscape beyond.

When I get married to Kotoha in the future, I want to live under such a view.

She was more captivated by the scenery than I was, as she shouted with excitement. Her eyes were sparkling like a pure child’s. Well, maybe she is actually a pure child—

“Tsuzuri-kun? Did you think of something rude?”

As I was thinking this, Kotoha smiled at me. It’s not a normal smile, but one that clearly shows some sort of pressure!

I had forgotten about it. She’s really perceptive when it comes to me, she might be able to see through my thoughts. ……!

“What? I’m not sure what you’re talking about.”

Of course, I didn’t want Kotoha to get mad at me, so I tried to play it off. And then—

“Well, okay. I’ll let you off the hook this time.”

The atmosphere we had been in earlier was nowhere to be seen, and I was told so with a composed look on her face. Normally, I would expect her to say something more, but—

“Putting all that aside, here’s the view! Even the stupid Tsuzuri-kun will understand! You know how spectacular this is!”

When I heard Kotoha’s words, I understood. She now wanted to talk about how she felt about the beautiful view, rather than how “childish” I thought she was.

Anyway. Well, I think I’ve just been called something very rude. Kotoha often calls me “stupid”.

“Yeah, well, it’s beautiful, isn’t it?”

Indeed, the view from the top of the mountain is beautiful, but it’s… I’m having a serious thought right now.

“What’s with that reaction to such a beautiful view, are you a robot or something?”

Apparently, Kotoha was not happy with my reaction.

“No, When I saw this beautiful view. I’ve been thinking about where I want to live in the future. Of course, this is an important matter that concerns Kotoha as well.”

I tried to explain myself, trying to get a cute reaction out of her.

“What do you mean?”

Apparently, Kotoha didn’t understand and tilted her head.

By the way, what I’m about to say will probably trigger Kotoha’s shyness, and will also serve as a check against Tamagawa and Teraoka. …… maybe.

“Because Kotoha, When we get married in the future, where do you want to live? I think a place rich in nature like this is not so bad.”

I dropped the bomb without hesitation. Then she said.

“Marriage? …… marriage. Marriage?”

She froze for a while, and then let out a loud scream.

“What’s wrong?”

I asked dumbly.

“Tsuzuri-kun! It’s too early to tell! What do you mean by marriage? You’re already thinking about where you’re going to live in the future, you’re not a normal person!

She protested fiercely. But that’s…

“I knew Kotoha wouldn’t deny it. She’ll just say that it’s too early to say that we’ll get married in the future.”

Doesn’t that mean you plan to marry me in the future?

“”~~~!””

I said happily, and she turned away her bright red face. That was cute again, and I got even more carried away.

“Kotoha, do you want to get married in the third year?”

When I jokingly said that.

“What kind of nonsense are you talking about? At least after we graduate from high school!

Kotoha bites again and her mouth slips.

“Yes! I’ve got your word! We’ll get married immediately after graduation!”

“Immediately?”

As usual, we get along well. We’re having a good time joking around.

The way we look.

It looked amazing against the vast green and sapphire azure sky. It was a scene that embodied the word “youth,” a glorious page that we all wished for at one time or another.

However, there are some people who don’t seem to like this wonderful scenery.

“What the hell are we being shown?”

“Ah, Shit.”

As expected, Tamagawa and Teraoka were swearing and looking at us with regret. Yes, I hope this will make you give up on Kotoha.

Fortunately, I don’t think things are going to work out that way. I don’t think so.

Is it just my suspicion? Or—

I’m not sure if I’m just unknowingly sensing the signs that something is about to happen again.

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