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Release Date: September 18th
Illustrator: Yukiunagi-sensei
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“I'm exhausted...”
“As expected, I'm tired today too...”
In the end, the commotion didn't settle down until after school.
By the time we left the school, both Riran and I were completely worn out.
On top of that, we even got the talk about the pamphlet models from the Principal... I don't even know what's what anymore.
I walk along Ginkgo Avenue side-by-side with Riran.
Since our relationship has already been exposed, there's no point in hiding it now. I'm taking the liberty of going home with her openly.
“For now, let's organize the situation. First, cohabitation starts this coming Saturday.”
“T-That's right. Cohabitation... Hehe. Cohabitation...”
“Tei!”
An overhead chop!
“Nya!? What are you doing!?”
“It's your fault for almost tripping out again. Just stay conscious for now, okay?”
“Muu... But you didn't have to chop me.”
If I don't do this, you won't come back to reality.
“Anyway. Cohabitation starts Saturday. And then, there's the Sports Festival at the end of this month. You got that?”
“Yes, I know.”
“In addition to that, there's the talk about the pamphlet models. This isn't mandatory for now, and we have until next month to decide.”
“I see, I see.”
Regarding the pamphlet models, I already explained it to Riran once she recovered.
Well, even so, she was quite surprised.
“That's about it for now. As a possibility, we might meet Hiyori's fated person—the son of a wedding company—but it's not confirmed, so I'll try not to think about it.”
“Y-Yeah. If I think that far ahead, my head will explode...”
I heard a bit from Hiyori, and apparently, the son is the same age as us.
It seems he's already helping out with the company and is a busy person... but apparently, he really wants to meet Riran and me.
The problem is that the people around me have too many high specs.
Maybe this is also an effect of the Dark Scarlet Thread...
“From today, I'll name this the Human Network Cheat.”
“What kind of stupid thing are you saying? Is your head okay?”
“Don't look at me with such pitying eyes.”
It's fine, isn't it? Human Network Cheat. It's strong, the strongest.
This kind of thing tickles a man's heart.
“Well, anyway. Summarizing the current situation makes it easier to think.”
“The most immediate issue is the pamphlet models, right? What should we do? Will you accept?”
Hmm... Honestly, I think it's okay to accept.
We already did the advertisement modeling for the wedding company, so I'm not afraid of showing my face to the public anymore.
Besides, if it's with Riran, we can manage somehow.
I feel that way.
Whether she took my silence as an affirmation, Riran made a small fist pump in front of her chest with a "Hmph!"
“That's right! Let's do our best, Akito!”
“I didn't say I'd do it yet.”
“You're not doing it!?”
“No, I will.”
“Don't be mean!”
Sorry, you were just so cute that I couldn't help it.
Hey, don't keep pummelling me, it hurts.
Riran turned away with a "Geez!"
However, I really wonder if someone like me is okay.
As I said before, Riran is a beautiful girl that everyone turns to look at.
In contrast, I'm just an average guy to the point where I don't know if I'm a good match for such a Riran.
During the wedding advertisement, a professional makeup artist did my makeup.
But this time, it's the usual me.
The thought of someone like me becoming a pamphlet model alongside Riran... I'm filled with nothing but anxiety.
The Principal said he felt a spark, but I wonder if that's true...?
As I felt that anxiety.
Riran gently grasped my hand.
“It's okay, Akito.”
“You... think so?”
“Yes. We are connected by the 'Red Thread of Fate.' And it's the Dark Scarlet Thread, which only has a few cases in the world. No matter who looks at us, we are a perfectly matched couple!”
Riran showed a confident smile.
I see... That's right. Even if Riran is a peerless beauty, there's no need for me to be self-deprecating.
It's okay, it'll be fine.
With that thought, I squeezed Riran's hand back.
Riran's body stiffened for a moment, but she slowly relaxed and entwined her fingers with mine.
“I'm sorry to interrupt while you're in a good mood.”
““Gyaaaaaaaaa!?!?””
W-W-Who is it!?
I reflexively let go of her hand and looked back.
Standing there was Suwabe-san, looking awkward.
“Ahaha. Hello~”
“It's not 'Hello~'! I thought my heart was going to stop!”
“I-I'm sorry. I've been following you the whole time, but I missed the timing to call out...”
“You've been following us the whole time!? Wait, wait, this is embarrassing!”
Riran must have been quite embarrassed too, as her face turned bright red and she crouched down.
F-For now, if she was following us, she must have business with us. I need to move the conversation along...
“So, Suwabe-san. What's going on?”
“Ah, that's right!”
Suwabe-san clapped her hands and announced with a smile.
“I've secured your love nest... your new home, so I was thinking of showing you the way. Do you have time?”