Episode 17
After exchanging contact information with Shita-san, I was working on my assignments in the library as usual. …But I felt like I couldn't concentrate as much as usual. No matter how much I tried to get rid of it, I found myself thinking about it about once every 10 minutes. …Yes, I want to exchange contact information with Rie-san too!
"...Phew, it's finally over."
Still, I was able to finish it in about 1.5 times the usual time, specifically about 2 hours. It was about the time that her club activities usually finish, so I guess i have to go .
"...So, shall we go home?"
"Whoa!!"
Before I knew it, Rie was sitting next to me. I was so surprised when she suddenly called out to me that I made a silly noise.
"…Come on! There's no need to be so surprised."
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"Sorry! I mean, how long have you been here?"
"...About 30 minutes ago? Mamoru seemed to be concentrating, so I tried not to get in the way."
"That much!... I'm sorry, I didn't notice."
"No sorrys allowed! If I'm being selfish and asking for a ride then I'll have to apologize many times over!"
"I see... Well then, let's go."
"Yeah!"
That's something Rie-san shouldn't be worried about. I was the one who suggested picking her up and dropping her off. Well, I guess I won't worry about it any more. Rie-san said so too. And just like that, we left the school.
"Hey."
When I tried to say that I wanted to exchange contact information, for some reason Rie-san called.
"Pfft."
"Ahaha!...Rie, can you say it first?"
"Why don't you say it together? I think we were trying to say the same thing."
"...Okay. Then, here we go."
"Let's exchange contact information,(Come for dinner to my house)...huh?
…It was completely different. Maybe that's normal. But even so, what would it be like to be treated to another meal at Rie's house?
"...I guess it was different after all. I was kind of envious that we could all come together on occasions like this."
"Well, that's difficult... Can I come again?"
"Of course! Actually, my mother told me to bring Mamoru."
"...I see. Then, shall I come and see you?"
"Yeah! Let's go quickly!!"
Rie-san said and she pulled my hand. ...I have to tell my mother again that I don't want any food.
"...Hey, let's exchange contact information! I want to too!!"
Rie-san said as she took out her smartphone. Then I immediately open my RAIN. …It might just be my imagination, but I think I was happier with her than with Shita-san. Maybe it's because I asked her to?
"...Hehe, I'm happy."
Rie-san held the smartphone as if it were a treasure. "I'm happy" is what I would say.