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after school.
Takuya had received a call from Yui asking if they could meet for a short while before club activities started.
In a small, deserted space behind the gym, Takuya was waiting to meet Yui.
"Oh, Takuya. Sorry for keeping you waiting."
Yui arrives late, looking around anxiously, worried about what other people think. She was probably approached by a friend and couldn't refuse. This is typical of Yui, who wants to enjoy high school life to the fullest even while pursuing her career as an actress, and Takuya, who likes her hardworking side, doesn't find the wait a pain.
"Don't worry about it. So what are you talking about? You've been acting strange since you came to school, is that it?"
Takuya had only heard that Yui had something she wanted to talk to him about and asked him to make some time after school, but he didn't know what it was yet. He figured that the fact that she wanted to talk to him in person, rather than over the phone, meant that it must be something important.
"...Um, I got this email yesterday. It was from an address I didn't recognize."
He hesitates for a moment, but if he's not careful, it could cause trouble for Takuya. Thinking this, he shows Takuya the email he received yesterday.
"What is this..."
"I'm sorry. I should have looked around more yesterday. I didn't think there might be other people around."
"You don't need to apologize, Yui. I was so excited I didn't even think about that."
"Hmm, I see."
Both Yui and Takuya are popular with the guys, but this is the first time they've actually dated. It's their first kiss, and neither of them have time to pay attention to what's going on around them, so Yui is embarrassed by what Takuya says.
"By the way, what was the intention of the person who sent this photo?"
"Maybe he just can't stand the idea of me dating someone."
Yui was once suspected of having a relationship with an actor she had worked with. At the time, it was a complete misunderstanding and was quickly cleared up, but the topic was a hot topic on social media at the time, causing a commotion.
Since then, I have tried to avoid anything that could be misunderstood.
However, just as she was happy that he was her first boyfriend, it was also her first kiss, and at a time like that, Yui didn't have the time to be wary of her surroundings.
"Do you know who took this picture?"
"No, but I think it's someone from the same school."
That park is located a little far from the residential area. It seems that there used to be people there, but now it's not like that, and the only people who might visit are probably students from Hoshimiya High School who are killing time. And the number of people who know Yui's contact information is limited.
Yui thinks she understands how others see her. However, she also thinks that as a high school girl her age, she should have the freedom to fall in love. Falling in love is something you can't control, and it's healthier to follow your feelings than to suppress them.
"I see. I don't want to think that someone who would do something like that is in the same school as me, though..."
"I'd like to think so too, but..."
It's not surprising that someone as famous as Yui has experienced a little bullying or harassment. Still, everyone he's ever met has been kind, and he's never had an experience where anyone has done anything to him because he felt intimidated by her beauty.
Because of this, Yui fundamentally believes in the goodness of people, so this email came as quite a shock to her.
"You shouldn't have done that outside."
He regrets that if things were going to end up like this, he should not have acted on impulse and been attracted to Yui's charm and kissed her.
However, upon hearing those words, Yui frowned in dissatisfaction.
"Yesterday, well… I did do it because of the atmosphere and momentum… But, I wanted to kiss you, Takuya, and I still don't regret it. At that time, as Takuya… I was really happy and pleased. Is it different for you, Takuya?"
Yui looks up at him from below, worried. When they stand side by side, Yui is on the bottom due to the difference in height. That's only natural, but he suddenly remembers what happened yesterday. Come to think of it, when they kissed, Takuya didn't bend down. That means that Yui wanted to stand on her tiptoes and kiss him herself.
"Sorry, I didn't mean it that way, but I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. I feel the same way as Yui. ...You were so soft, I just couldn't help but want to kiss you more. I was happy to think that you were really my girlfriend."
It was so embarrassing that his face was flushed, but Takuya looked him straight in the eye and said, "I have to show my sincerity to him for having mustered up the courage first."
"...Ehehe, I see. I'm glad Takuya thinks the same way. Mmm."
A smile naturally spreads across Yui's face, and she takes on a dazed expression. If she were to give it an onomatopoeic sound, it would probably be "Hanyaaan."
"So, you know, don't worry about it. We're dating, so kissing is normal."
"Even if you say it's normal when your face is all red"
"It can't be helped! ...I didn't want my first kiss to be with anyone other than the one I loved, so I refused, even if it was just acting, until my first kiss."
"...So, from now on, I'll kiss you if asked during a shoot?"
I don't like my partner kissing me, even if it's just an act or a fake. If I were an adult, I might be able to accept that, but high school students are still at an age where they could be called children.
"That's what I was actually planning to do... but it's written on your face that you shouldn't do that, so I won't do it now. The only person I'll kiss is you... Ugh, I just said something really embarrassing."
"Haha. In any case, I'm glad you seem to be feeling better."
Uuh... Yui groaned and her cheeks flushed, so I gently stroked her head.
"Yui is cuter when she's smiling cheerfully."
"Oh come on! But thank you so much, Takuya-kun… Hey, can I call you a little differently?"
"It's fine, but why?"
"Since we've finally started going out, I want to make some changes. It's not like we can just be open about our relationship…"
He asks for something obvious to prove that we are dating.
"Will they notice if I suddenly change the way I call them?"
"Some people might notice if I called them by their first names, but I thought it would be okay if I used a nickname."
"what kind?"
"Takkun"
"...Well, never mind. Should I start calling you something different too?"
It felt a little childish, but I decided that if Yui liked it, I would put up with it.
"No, I actually like being called by my first name, so I'd rather you just keep calling me that way."
"Okay then. I'm heading off to club activities now. If you need anything, please contact me right away."
He wants to stay with Yui for a while longer, but that's not possible. He's worried, but club activities are waiting for Takuya.
"Yeah. Thank you so much for today, Takkun! Good luck with your club activities."
"Yeah. Yui, be careful too."
We waved to each other and parted ways, looking reluctant to leave.