Just from the appearance, Nino-san's Dutch pancake absolutely wins, right?
That's what it's called, right? This one looks more delicious, but you can't really tell until you taste it.
Gohan: "Itadakimasu."
Fuutarou: "Itadakimasu."
Miku: "Ah…"
First, let's try Nino-san's…
Gohan: "…! Oh, this is delicious…!"
Nino: "Right—?"
A girl the same age as me actually made this dish…
Next, let's try Miku-san's…
...Sure enough, Nino-san's is tastier, but Miku-san's omelet roll isn't as bad as it looks. It actually tastes like a proper omelet.
Just… an ordinary level of deliciousness.
But if I had to say which one is better, then…
Fuutarou: "Hmm, both are just normally good."
Gohan: "Eh?"
Nino: "Hah?"
Miku: "…!" (happy)
Nino: "Haa!? No way…!?"
Miku: "…Hehe…" (smiling happily)
Miku-san showed such a delighted expression…
Nino: "What the heck, that's so boring!"
Gohan: "Eh?"
Nino-san stormed back to her room…
Gohan: "Wait, I haven't even given my impression yet…"
Miku: "So… Son-kun, what do you think?"
Gohan: "Hmm… Honestly, I think Nino-san's was tastier…"
Miku: "..." (disheartened)
Gohan: "But, Miku-san's omelet roll was also really good, you know?"
Miku: "…!" (instantly cheered up)
That was my honest opinion.
A completely genuine, sincere evaluation.
Fuutarou: "Ah—… it's gotten too late. Let's call it a day. Guess we completely fell into Nino's trap this time…"
Miku: "Sorry…"
Fuutarou: "Feels like I'll never be able to understand her. Even Gohan, who gets along with everyone, thinks it's impossible, right…?"
Gohan: "…I'm starting to feel that way too…"
Miku: "Mm-mm. As long as you treat her with sincerity, she'll understand."
Fuutarou: "Treat her with sincerity… How the heck am I supposed to do that…"
Miku: "How would I know? Isn't figuring that out part of a tutor's job?"
Gohan: "…You're right. Nino-san isn't a bad person deep down. She'll understand eventually…"
Miku: "Yep, that's the spirit."
Fuutarou: "Treat her with sincerity, huh… Hmm…"
Ah, I forgot to call back Itsuki-san… But it's late, I have to head home…
Huh? Ah—!! I forgot my wallet…
Fuutarou: "Hm? What's wrong?"
Gohan: "I forgot my wallet…"
Fuutarou: "That's a huge problem! Go get it quick!"
Gohan: "O-okay…!"
But the door to the apartment lobby was already locked. And it's an automatic lock…
Fuutarou: "…Automatic locks are such a pain."
Gohan: "Yeah…"
Fuutarou: "Anyway, I'm sure Raiha has already made dinner, so I'm heading home first."
Gohan: "Okay, got it!"
Alright, let's input the room number…
『Forgot something? I'm in the bath, just take it yourself.』
Gohan: "Wait, this doesn't feel right…"
But since Miku-san herself said it was fine, I'll just hurry and get it over with.
Grab it quickly and leave.
…Going back for my stuff isn't a problem, but…
"..." (Bzzzzzz—)
(sound of a hair dryer)
…Someone, wearing nothing but a towel, was drying her hair…
Eh, isn't that Miku-san…?
Gohan: "Mi—Miku-san!? You're already done with your bath!?"
"..." (Bzzzzzz—)
(Hair dryer noise)
She probably can't hear me because of the dryer…
Wait? This ki feels slightly different from Miku-san's…?
This… this ki is…!?
Nino: "Who's there? Miku?"
Gohan: "…!" (startled)
Nino: "Weren't you in the bath? The door's open, you know?"
With that butterfly hair accessory… it's Nino-san after all——!?
Nino: "The usual shelf has my contact lenses, could you grab them for me?"
Wh—what should I do…
Should I just honestly say, "It's me, Gohan"…?
No…
Definitely not…
Sorry, but I'll just grab my wallet first… where is it…?
Nino: "Still mad about earlier?"
So, Nino-san actually has bad eyesight, huh…
Thanks to that, this isn't blowing up into a disaster…
Nino: "I acted on impulse back then… I do kind of feel bad about it."
…So she really is kind at heart…
Now, which shelf has the contact lenses…?
Nino: "What are you doing? Not that one."
Wait. Her voice got louder?
No—she's walking this way!?
Nino: "I didn't move, you know?"
S-something soft just brushed against my back, what is that…?
No, I already know what it is, don't I!?
Gohan: "..." (sneaks away quietly)
Nino: "…So you're still mad, huh."
Nino: "…It's all their fault…! Barging into our home just because of Father's orders…!!"
Nino: "There's no place for those guys in our house of five sisters…"
…So that's it.
Nino-san really treasures her family…
That's why she hates Uesugi-kun and me suddenly barging into their lives…
Nino: "I've decided! From now on, Uesugi and Son are banned from coming here!!"
Sorry… but at least let me leave first——!
Thud!
Nino: "Ouch!"
Ah…! The impact made a stack of books wobble…!
And they're thick books—if they fall, they'll hit Nino-san straight on the head…!
Whoosh—!!
Nino: "Ouch… Next time I need to be more careful…"
Gohan: "S-safe…"
Using speed invisible to ordinary people, I caught the falling books and set them back on the shelf.
Now I just need my wallet and I'm done.
Itsuki: "Huh? Son-kun? Why are you still here?"
Gohan: "…Ah." (startled)
While I was too focused on saving Nino-san without being noticed, Itsuki-san came close without me realizing!?
Nino: "Eh? Son… ehhh?? T-then just now, that was…!!!!"
Uh-oh, this is bad…
Itsuki: "C-could it be!? You were peeping on Nino fresh out of the bath!? I never thought you'd be the type to do something like that!!"
Gohan: "N-no, it's not like that!! I only came back for something I forgot!"
Nino: "…Taking pictures? This is breaking and entering, breaking and entering——!!!!"
Gohan: "Why are you only focusing on that part——!?"
Father, Mother, I'm sorry.
I might be going to jail…
(End of Chapter)
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