V1C3 Part8

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Chapter 3 – Interacting With Enami-san

Volume 1

It was after I got home and finished cleaning up for dinner.

I had just gotten out of the bath and was sitting on the couch in the living room trying to cool down from the heat. I was watching the news on my phone when I suddenly received a notification on Line.

Risa Enami: What are you doing?

I was surprised when I saw the sender’s name. I had no idea it was Enami-san. Even though I had registered for it, I didn’t think she would send a message to me. My body, which had been leaning against the backrest, slumped forward.

I hurriedly responded to it.

Naoya Ookusu: I just got out of the bath and cooled off.

My body is still burning, and sweat is pouring down my face and arms. In a daze, I look at the screen of my phone.

The message was read immediately. A reply comes.

Risa Enami: I just got out of the bath too

A casual exchange. But when I think of it as a conversation with Enami-san, it feels really strange.

Wiping my wet head with a towel, I was wondering what I should say. It was so sudden, I didn’t know how to respond. I don’t exchange Line with many people in the first place, so I don’t know what a safe response would be.

While I was in a daze, I received another message from Enami-san.

Risa Enami: Are you sure you don’t need to study?

She seemed to be worried about me.

Naoya Ookusu: I’m about to.

It’s not like I can study as soon as I get home. I have to cook for my sister and father and clean up after dinner. Laundry is also my job. There are so many things I have to do.

Risa Enami: Is that so?

Naoya Ookusu: What about you, Enami-san?

I raised my head and looked out the window. It’s a garden that hasn’t been used since my mother died. In the past, there used to be several plants lined up. Now it’s just a bleak place with weeds growing out of it. I can hear the faint cry of a cricket.

My phone trembled slightly.

Risa Enami: I won’t tell.

Somehow, I thought that was typical of Enami.

Naoya Ookusu: You should study.

Risa Enami: Why?

Naoya Ookusu: Probably because it’s better.

Enami-san will be able to get good grades with a little study. I thought it would be a shame not to take advantage of her potential.

Risa Enami: Hmm.

Well, it’s none of my business.

Naoya Ookusu: Are you going to come for the midterm exams?

If I remember correctly, she was late during the test period, and the evaluation for what you couldn’t take must have been disastrous.

Risa Enami: I’m coming.

Still, I think it’s inevitable that Enami-san will be held back in school. She was far too late. In that sense, maybe there’s no need to take this test so seriously.

Naoya Ookusu: Then get a good score!

It wasn’t for the sake of the teacher. It’s simply that I’ve begun to take an interest in Risa Enami. I still haven’t gotten rid of my negative image of her, but I honestly hope that she can do at least a little bit better.

Risa Enami: What’s a good score?

Naoya Ookusu: At least avoid red marks!

Even though she’s become more serious, it’s only been two days at most. It might be difficult to make your grades skyrocket with such a quick fix.

Naoya Ookusu: Since I’ve taught you so well, you should at least do that!

Risa Enami: Well, I can try giving my best.

But she might at least be able to get out of the bottom grade. As far as I taught her today, there was no subject that she couldn’t do anything about. All subjects were universally weak, but none of them were that bad.

Enami Risa: Speaking of which, I heard that you’re always the top test ranker.

Naoya Ookusu: That’s right!

Since I started high school, I’ve never once given up the top spot. I may have been beaten by others in some subjects, but I always beat them in the overall score.

Naoya Ookusu: How did you know?

Until recently, you must not have been interested in me even a millimeter. I didn’t think you knew.

As I typed, I got a reply right away.

Risa Enami: I heard from Nishikawa recently. You’re surprisingly amazing.

Naoya Ookusu: I’m making that much of an effort.

Risa Enami: Now that’s a little gross.

Naoya Ookusu: Why is that!!

This is not good. I don’t know where to stop the conversation. If I don’t, it’s going to go on forever. I’ve decided to study for four hours a day. If I don’t start soon, it will be too late for me to go to bed.

Naoya Ookusu: I want to go study soon.

I felt apologetic, but I had no choice.

Risa Enami: Are you mad?

She must have thought I was trying to end the conversation because I heard the word “gross”.

Naoya Ookusu: No. I’m not mad at you.

Sayaka has been calling me “gross” every day. If I lost my temper every time she said it, my body wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Risa Enami: Right. Well, good luck with that.

I’ll just add one last text.

Naoya Ookusu: Ah!

The message was read, but there was no reply from Enami-san.

I put my phone to sleep and get up from the sofa.

I looked at my watch and saw that it was only about 8 pm. If I study from here, I’ll be able to go to bed by the time the day ends.

I need to get into the swing of things when I study at home.

I clapped my hands on my face and walked to my room.

TN : I’m still bored.. so one more.

IMPATIENT MTL READER

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