[Akko-chan]
[Mika, because of you, the Head is completely out of it.]
[I’ll take you over there, so make sure to deal with it. Got it?]
[Answer.]
[ANSWER!!! Hurry up!]
[…I’ll call you when I arrive.]
*
The steak that Urawa Hanako sliced and fed me was truly the most delicious thing ever.
Well, I don’t think it’s just because it was expensive.
Ah, the feeding part was a bit embarrassing at first, but changing my perspective made that shyness disappear completely.
Usually, kids get annoyed when you treat them like kids, but when you’re an adult trapped in a child’s body, things are different.
It felt like I was freed from the shackles of not being able to act spoiled. Of course, if I were to consider the age of my body before shrinking, I shouldn’t feel too spoiled, but…
Oh, wait a minute… why did I think it was okay now? Could it be the effects of mental regression they call infantile regression?
“Mika-senpai, do you perhaps have any worries?”
“Huh? No way! I mean, we just had lunch, so it’s about time…”
“Yes, I’ve already looked up the next place we’re going.”
“Um, Onee-chan. Weren’t we supposed to head back now?”
“Well, if our promise was just a lunch date, then yes, but… it’s not, right?”
“Umm… I suppose that’s true.”
“Hehehe. If we go this way, there’s a walking path I personally enjoy.”
The place Urawa Hanako took me to was surprisingly a walking trail unknown to Nana and Nagisa. I do take walks occasionally, but I guess I always ended up on the same paths due to time constraints?
While the birds chirped, I strolled through the fresh spring flower scents and warm sunlight, relishing the delightful spring breeze.
Holding my hand tightly, Urawa Hanako had an undying smile, and honestly, she looked surprisingly happy.
When I asked her why,
“Well, Mika-senpai. This is like our first date… so to speak. If you were your original self, I might have felt a bit more… but like I said earlier, right now you feel like I’m seeing my future daughter, so… I actually like this situation too. Hehe.”
“Urawa Hanako seems to be moving ahead quite aggressively. Hehe, it doesn’t mean I dislike it!”
“Maybe so. But once you reflect on how deeply you’ve influenced me, you might understand my feelings then, don’t you think?”
“Hmm…”
If I were to criticize it, my influence essentially led Hanako down a path that resembled a good girl from the original… which is hardly a positive issue…
Ah, wait a minute. Is Hanako trying to make me responsible for ruining her like this?
“Not really; that’s not it.”
“Huh, what? Did I just say that out loud?!”
“No, it’s just that your expression was too obvious… Though you presented the path, the decision fell entirely on me. So taking on that responsibility is solely mine. Rather, it’s about this.”
Our steps naturally came to a halt as we faced each other, and Hanako, bending her legs and resting her hands on her knees, cupped my cheeks.
“Thanks to seeing you not overly concerned with how others see you, I was able to be more honest with my true feelings.”
Her thumb gently caressing my cheek made me want to close my eyes, bringing forth a blissful sensation. Maybe this is even better than a pat on the head… Yup.
“In a way, I’ve ended up wearing a mask and pretending in front of you, instead of others… but I found that enjoyable too. Isn’t it strange? I used to dislike the discrepancy between appearance and reality in Trinity… Hehe.”
“Hehe. Honestly, I found it even cuter knowing everything.”
“I think that’s a bit mean…”
With a gentle smile, Urawa Hanako slowly closed her eyes and leaned her forehead against mine.
“Mika-senpai, do you know how precious this everyday life with you is to me? I can hardly express how happy it makes me to ease your burdens, even a little. So for you to achieve your dreams… I’ll dedicate myself to support you. In return…”
“Ah… There’s a price to pay?”
“Of course. ‘Give and take’ doesn’t come from nowhere.”
“But, Urawa Hanako. We’re close, aren’t we…?”
“…Uh, please don’t say that, Senpai. No matter how much someone uses their cuteness as a weapon, this is a part I cannot yield.”
“Geez.”
“You’re really cute to the point that I just want to bite you… Anyway, what I want from you is simple. It’s not an excessive request. Just a part of your heart… an unwavering love, please.”
With that, Urawa Hanako opened her eyes, wearing a genuinely pure smile, and softly pressed her lips against my nose.
Her whisper spread like a warm spring breeze.
It felt like we were naturally leading to a kiss in the atmosphere. But given our current situation… that felt a bit off. Yup.
“Urawa Onee-chan… can I kiss you?”
“Oh, no. Not today. Let’s save that for later with interest, and ask for a full-on request… Ugh!”
Why is everyone making such a big deal over just one kiss? Hmm.
Urawa Hanako, who froze in place, took a small breath. And with her face flushed crimson, she wore a strangely amused smile.
“You liked milk, didn’t you?”
“Huh? I wouldn’t say I like it, Onee-chan. It’s more like I wished I could grow taller…?”
Well, in reality, it didn’t help at all. I think I measured 157.2 cm last.
“Oh my… that’s a bit disappointing. I wanted to personally feed you one day… Hehe.”
“…Urawa Onee-chan, that’s… ugh.”
“I don’t know what you were thinking, but… Hehe. When that time comes, please give me plenty of love?”
Buried in Urawa’s broad heart, I thought.
Big really is the best.
*
After finishing the stroll with Urawa Hanako, I was on my way back to the courtyard.
[Mika, where are you right now? I’ll come find you.]
One call…
“Hello~? Hehe, it’s Noa. You’ve arrived… huh? You’re with Kurodate Haruna and heading over together?”
No, two calls…
[We’ve just left with the Head. It’ll take about two hours.]
Then I got another Momotalk saying someone just set off.
Hmm.
Everyone’s decisiveness is remarkable… It could be because it’s the weekend and their schedules are relatively free.
And thanks to the presence of ETO, Akko and Hina can make time like this.
You know, someone has to work hard for someone else to relax. In this case…
[Wakamo-chan♥︎]
[Uh, the younger-looking Mika…?…]
[As much as I want to see you right now,]
[This Wakamo, promised to live earnestly without a hint of shame.]
[If I were to visit even late tonight, could you spare a little of your precious time for the girl…?]
There was the hardworking fox sister in the mix.
In a way, the foxes and bunnies of SRT, along with other students, are the reason Trinity and Gehenna are getting such a one-sided advantage… which is probably why the atmosphere within SRT’s special academy isn’t very favorable toward ETO.
Thinking of what I’ve done for them makes me a little frustrated, but I can’t help but think that I would have felt similar if I were an SRT student… so I don’t feel like complaining too much. Yup.
[…So do you intend to spend some time with those two as well? And separately with Wakamo in the evening?]
“…Is that a problem?”
[Yes, absolutely. If you were to bring those two to your office, I could understand, but I don’t want to deal with them separately. I’ve decided to contain my desires for today… There’s no room for compromise. As for Wakamo… I’ll think about it a little more.]
“Yeeah…”
[Even if you plead in such a pitiful voice, it won’t change anything.]
“I wasn’t pleading…?”
Obviously, I must report this situation to Nagisa. More than anything, if I don’t, my conscience can’t rest in peace.
But it’s quite peculiar. Why does it feel like Nagisa is particularly favorable towards Wakamo?
Well, it’s not just Nagisa. It seems like she’s been in touch with Hina constantly, maintaining a close friendship.
It’s just that the conversations they share usually revolve around me, which leaves me feeling somewhat embarrassed.
[In any case, please bring those two to Trinity’s courtyard. Since Mr. Noah has visited a couple of times, she should manage to find her way here.]
“Okay, I’ll make sure to let them know…”
[So, please, stop that pitiful voice… sigh.]
“Hehe! Sorry, Nagisa! But it wasn’t intentional…”
[It’s noisy, so hurry up and come. I miss you.]
“Ugh, uah…?”
[I’m hanging up now.]
“Wa—o…”
As soon as Nagisa said that, the call abruptly ended. This feels somewhat like a somewhat matter-of-fact husband awkwardly hanging up after uttering something embarrassing to his wife… isn’t it?
Now that I’ve been calling her ‘Husband,’ has she really become one…?
Though the circumstances are quite different, that’s the feeling I got. From the listener’s perspective, it felt incredibly pleasant and lovable…
“Hehe. It gives me a strange feeling when I see Nagisa-senpai openly expressing her feelings like that. It’s probably even more so in front of Mika-senpai…”
“Y-yeah. Hehe.”
“More than that, it’s amazing how much care and love they have for each other over just a few words… sigh. I’m a bit curious about how passionate they are in actions and not just words.”
“…Pervert.”
“Yup, Mika-senpai. I’m your very own pervert. Please handle me with care♡.”
…Ugh. I can’t keep up with Urawa Hanako at all. What a formidable opponent.
