Chapter 56

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This is the last chapter of the Extras part 2 mini arc. There are 2 more arcs after this. The next one is called After graduation. Prepare for a lewd unprotected hand holding chapter.

Title: Our Graduation (2)

I knew I could do anything for Satou-san. Because she was the only one who told me so. She told me that I could do things for her that she didn’t have and that I could do things that she couldn’t. I believed her words. The girl I love told me that, why should I doubt it? I still believed in it.

So.

“Sorry.”(Y)

I said.

“I really like you, Satou-san.”(Y)

I shouted.

“I love you! I can’t help it anymore!”(Y)

Clutching the chains of the swing, she leaned forward and looked at my face next to her. Even the creaking sound could be heard in the distance.

“I’ve always loved you! I’ve said it before, but I like Satou-san even more now than I did then!”(Y)

She’s gloomy at this point in her life. But I liked her all the way through, including those insignificant details. That’s the kind of girl you are, Satou-san. I knew that already!

“So, absolutely not!”(Y)

I screamed at the top of my voice. There was no shame and no outward appearance.

“I don’t want to be just good friends!”(Y)

Probably the most honest I’ve ever been.

“It’s not enough for me, It’s not, It’s not even close to being good enough!”(Y)

“Yamaguchi-kun.”(S)

Her voice interrupted me, drowning out my cries with reverberations. On the swing next to me, she stared back at me. Her expression was stiff. Her cheeks, the top of her nose, and even her earlobes were bright red.

“I like you too, Yamaguchi-kun.”(S)

Her trembling lips said so. Then she smiled just a little, and continued.

“Hey, maybe you misunderstood what I said?”(S)

There’s no way to misunderstand. In fact, I think it’s Satou-san who always misunderstands. She doesn’t understand a thing I say, she’s insensitive, fragile and inconsiderate. I liked that about her. I liked all those things that could only be taken as flaws, no matter how hard I tried. That’s when I heard an out-of-place laugh.

“When I said we should be friends, I probably didn’t mean it the way you think I meant it.”(S)

The strong expression on her face fell and she smiled with a relieved smile. And then she said to me in a calm, admonishing tone of voice.

“It’s not just the same class and friendship, it’s the fact that I like you so much that I want to be with you forever, regardless of class or career path, so we’re good friends. If I put it this way, do you understand?”(S)

I didn’t understand. I mean, buddy-buddy. That’s not normally the kind of thing you would call a friend. And I feel like I’ve been told to be like that before.

“Then, um I want to be Yamaguchi-kun’s girlfriend. If I put it this way, you’ll understand, right?”(S)

I get it. I got it, but I was shocked. That Satou-san, who I always thought of as dull and dull, explained it to me in a biting way.

“Was it hard to understand the way I said it…?”(S)

“Well, that’s partly why it’s so hard to understand.”(Y)

I thought I was going to be as dull as Satou-san.

“I’m sorry, Yamaguchi-kun.”(S)

“No, no, it’s not like I need you to apologize for anything.”(Y)

“But it made me happy. I was happy to hear Yamaguchi-kun say he liked me, too.”(S)

A bashful Satou-san shakes the swing as if to hide her embarrassment. I watch her downcast profile from next to me. I wonder if I’ll be able to stay next to her in the future. I wonder if I’ll ever be able to stay next to her again.

“I love you too. I love you too, I love you so much.”(S)

Satou-san said.

“I wasn’t sure when to tell you. I was wondering if I shouldn’t tell you while you were busy studying for your exams.”(S)

She says without looking at me.

“I actually wanted to tell you on Valentine’s Day. It was the same at Christmas.”(S)

Come to think of it, I was getting chocolate. And a Christmas present.

“I was very hesitant about saying the same thing at the school festival. But… you’re taking an exam, so I decided to wait until things settle down.”(S)

It was just like Satou-san’s thoughtfulness. Thanks to that, I was confused at the school festival, Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

“But I didn’t think I could wait until the graduation ceremony.”(S)

Satou-san glanced at me.

“As I said before, I might cry.”(S)

She muttered shyly.

“Many things have been really fun since I sat next to Yamaguchi-kun. I enjoyed coming to school and meeting and talking with Yamaguchi-kun. That’s why all of my good memories are with him. I’m sure I’ll cry at the graduation ceremony because I’ll be looking back on those memories”(S)

What could I have done for Satou-san? I think I was cold at first. I don’t think I was kind enough. I don’t think I was obedient. But still, Satou-san would say that? My eyes are slowly blurring in front of me. Why do I need to cry? I wasn’t dumped. I didn’t have my heart broken. It’s a good thing that she understands how I feel, and that she understands how I feel, Satou-san. We have a happy ending here. I can continue to be with you. There’s nothing to cry about. And yet, I felt a tugging at the back of my nose. I feel like an idiot. Who’s going to cry over something like this? It’s such a common and happy thing. Graduation ceremonies and acceptance announcements were still coming up.

“Yamaguchi-kun?”(Y)

Satou-san suddenly called out to me suspiciously. So I hurriedly wiped my eyes and slipped off the swing. I took a deep breath and looked back. Satou-san was still on the swing. I could see her face clearly. She was smiling.

“Thank you.”(Y)

I naturally laughed, too.

“I had a good time, too. I’m so glad I got to sit next to you, Satou-san!”(Y)

The park was not popular. I walked up to her and held out one hand. Put a White Day gift in the palm of her hand.

“This is for White Day,”(Y)

I’m not fishing for things. The contents are cookies, just like last year. When I told Satou-san that, she smiled shyly, said thank you and took my hand. Not the cookie, but the empty hand. It was a warm hand. I hugged her tightly as she got off the swing. I shoved the packet of cookies into her palm and emptied my other hand, too, before putting my hand on hte single knot in her hair Satou-san didn’t resist. On the contrary, she smiled brightly and giggled without being out of place.

“….Why are you laughing, Satou-san?”(Y)

“Because. Because I thought it wasn’t the first time I’d had Yamaguchi-kun hug me.”(S)

I remember that. But it doesn’t matter.

“It’s the first time you’ve done it in a relationship.”(Y)

I say. It’s too uncool for me to be the only one nervous, so I nail it. I want her to be somewhat aware of that. From now on, things won’t be the same as they were before. Maybe that’s why Satou-san becomes awkward too. If I look closely, I see that she’s standing on a pole in my arms. Our eyes meet. She giggles.

“Yeah, I guess so.”(S)

I stare at her with my lips pursed. I kiss her, as even her short words falter. She’s not beautiful. But I like her. I think it has to be Satou-san for me. It would be nice to have at least one quirky person like that. Just one person, though. I like Satou-san. For everything. While I was quietly staring at her, a withering wind blew three times. I wasn’t cold, but I was at my limit. With a will, I opened my mouth while still kissing.

“’Well … keep up the good work.”(Y)

“Yes.”(S)

Satou-san nodded. That made my first kiss come off her lips and hit her forehead. I knew Satou-san was still inexplicably inconsiderate as ever.

Before the graduation ceremony, the announcement of my acceptance to the university was made, and I was accepted to the school of my choice. I was accepted to the school of my choice, and I was the first to report it to my ‘girlfriend’. She congratulated me with joy as if it were her own.

And on the day of the graduation ceremony, Satou-san was crying. It was just as she had warned. Satou-san, who is not particularly beautiful, had bright red eyes and was crying quietly. She was crying even after she returned to the classroom after the ceremony. The other girls, including Yukawa-san and Saiki-san, were also crying. According to what Niijima told me, during the ceremony, someone suddenly started crying, and they all cried at the same time. The tears were contagious, like a chain reaction, and about half the girls in the class were sniffling. Even the girls who weren’t crying seemed to be crying as they comforted the ones who had cried, and it was terrible when they came to the girls. I couldn’t get close to them as they formed a large group of sobbing girls. I wanted to call out to Satou-san.

I would say that just because I graduated doesn’t mean it’s the last time I’m going to be there. That’s the best comforting thing I can think of. It wasn’t supposed to be the last. It’s not the last time I’ll be saying goodbye to my classmates. We could meet up with them for some reason, just like I want to use the digital audio system I gave Satou-san as an excuse for my Christmas present in the future. Or maybe even that excuse won’t be necessary from now on. Or maybe she will be able to see me just because she wants to be next to me. Satou-san will stay next to me as long as I want her to.

“Hey, Yamaguchi-kun!”(S)

I heard the cries of tears and I suddenly came to myself. Instantly, my vision was overwhelmed by the sight of Satou-san’s tearful face.

“Come on, Yamaguchi-kun, take it!”(Unknown female student(Most likely Yukawa))

I saw that and the girls with crying, laughing faces pushing her back. The next thing I knew, a soft weight was on my body, and I almost clung to it. But somehow, I caught it with both arms.

“I heard you’re finally going out with them, they’re perfect for each other!”(Unknown probably female student)

“It’s late! Come on, stick it to her more!”(Unknown student)

The chilling voices of my classmates come flying in. Teasing and whistling can also be heard from the crowd. I’d rather be obedient today than chide them, I thought. I hugged Satou-san, saying it was a nice perk. Satou-san clung to me today. She’s still crying. Everyone is rushing me to comfort her, so I whisper in her ear.

“No, this won’t be the last time,”(Y)

I was surprised at how cold I sounded, and I was upset with myself. But I feel like I used to say things like this all the time. Will I be able to be kinder and more honest from now on? Even if it’s impossible for me to do it all at once, I’m willing to take it one step at a time. Satou-san nodded her head in a small way.

“Yes.”(S)

I’m sure she understood what I wanted to say. I’m sure Satou-san understands when I say things in my own way. Maybe she doesn’t understand me very well, but I’m sure she understood half of what I wanted to say. I’ll deal with the other half in the future.

Because I can do anything for you, Satou-san. It shouldn’t matter at all if I’m going to be honest with you in the future.

Notes:

Come on Satou. You only had one job to do. You almost gave Yamaguchi a heart attack. Poor Yamaguchi getting heart thrown all over the place. However finally, it only took 56 chapters but we made it. Also Yamaguchi maned up and took initiative for the kiss.

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