Chapter 3
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(Urgh~ …Why’d I go and run away like that? It made it so obvious I was hiding something.)
(And come on, I knew Yuuta-kun would find out if I tried lying to him. I should’ve just told him the truth.)
(But to just keep lying, and then running away on top of that? That’s the worst.)
(Man, Yuuta-kun’s probably sooo pissed right now. He’s not gonna talk to me at all, not just today, but tomorrow and the day after too.)
(…I’ve gotta apologize and make it up to him.)
(That’s why I turned around and came back here but… it doesn’t look like Yuuta-kun’s here anymore.)
(Maybe he went on ahead to the lesson room?)
(I guess I’ll check out the empty classrooms, and if I still can’t find him I’ll try calling him. No idea if he’ll answer, though.)
(And if that doesn’t work, I’ll just call Anzu-san.)
(I know it’s wrong to wrap her up in our family matters, but when the going gets tough, the tough… turn to their reliable producer for help.)
…Hm? Ah—Hinata! What’s up~ You’re not with Yuuta today?
Oh, Hime-kun. And you are with Fushimi-senpai today.
Can you quit talking about me and Yuzuru like we’re some package deal?
Geez, it’s all your fault they’ve got such weird impressions of me. How are you gonna take responsibility for that?
Despite what you may say, it is my duty and obligation to accompany you at all times, Bocchama.
You’re so… I don’t wanna be with you too often, though. You’re always nagging me about every little thing, so I never get a chance to relax.
That would be because I must warn you of your slovenly behavior and rectify it.
However, Hinata-sama. You do not seem to be in good spirits; has something happened?
N–no, nothing~ I’m as chipper as always!
Ngh~ I’m pretty sure Yuzuru’s right. You’re usually so noisy, so it’s weird seeing you so reserved today.
But well, maybe you should learn a thing or two from your brother about being more submissive.
Oh but, if you keep acting normal and sensible like this, I won’t be able to tell you two apart.
I have no idea what happened, but you should hurry up and fix it so you can go back to normal.
I just happen to have some free time today, so if you want, I’ll let you have the special privilege of confiding in me.
Thanks, Hime-kun. Actually, I kinda had a little fight with Yuuta-kun…
Sigh… you guys are fighting again? How have you guys not learned your lesson yet? Honestly, it’s kinda impressive.
Um, I mean. It’s not really a fight, just… I pissed Yuuta-kun off, so… Well really, most of our fights are my fault, anyway.
Like one out of a hundred—no, one out of a thousand times it’s Yuuta-kun’s fault. Maybe.
But even then you can always trace it back to me for sure!
So saying “most” of our fights are my fault isn’t even accurate!
Argh~ Yeah, yeah. Well, if you’re the reason you guys are fighting, then shouldn’t you go make it up to him?
If you want, you can use these to help.
…? What’s this? Tickets to a museum…?
I got some tickets for the museum’s upcoming reopening.
They were supposed to be for the whole Himemiya family, but there were some left over.
It’d be a waste to throw them out, so I was thinking I should let someone else use them.
Ahaha, you’re talking about wasting things, Hime-kun?
Sh–shut up! It’s not my fault I’m getting more like a commoner! It’s yours, and everyone in Class B!
Sure, sure, I think it’s a good thing, though~ Lemme rub my commoner cooties aaaall over you ♪
Cut it out! Just the sound of it gives me icky vibes~! High-class people like me shouldn’t even have cooties, so get yours away from me!
Oh geez, all that pointless yelling pooped me out… But look, if you have enough energy to tease me, then you’re fine.
Yeah. Thanks a bunch, Hime-kun.
As thanks, I’ll put you through some more special training. And when that time comes, Yuuta-kun will definitely be there too!
Eugh, don’t do something like that…
Or I mean—I don’t need any thanks. You guys helped me out during Toyland, right? So I’m just paying you back for then.
No way, 2wink really scored big with that one! So really, it’s more like you were the one who helped us out.
Fufu. It is because of that the bond between a master and his servant has deepened… ♪
C’moooon, don’t pat my head! Whatever—anyway, you can have these tickets. I’ll let you decide what to do with them.
Now, please excuse us, Hinata-sama.
Bye-by~e Hime-kun, Fushimi-senpai!
All right! Hime-kun really gave me a fighting chance with these. I’m gonna go give ‘em to Yuuta-kun and make up with him~!
Okay, Aoi Hinata~ Go, fight, win~ ♪