Chapter- 38

"...Ha! I mean, captain! Don't ask me weird questions!"

　"Eh, that's fine. It's not going to run out."

　"It's draining my energy!"

　Rie-san finally spoke as she finally recovered and moved away from the group. The one who answered her was the mood maker girl. ...Wait, the manager!?

　"...So, you're the captain, then? I'm sorry for speaking to you so casually..."

　"Oh, it's fine, it's fine. Don't worry about it. I know it's a little late now, but I Osabe Hanakana Nice to meet you."

　"Oh, I'm Sugita Mamoru. Nice to meet you too."

　"Ma, Mamochi is too strict! It would be better if you were more relaxed."

　"Ma-Mamo-chi, is that it?"

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　…She's a real mood maker. She's good at closing the distance. It's refreshing to be called by a nickname.

　"Huh? Doesn't it feel right? What about Mamoru?"

　"...Mamorun. Umm, I'll leave it to you."

　"So then, Ma-kun. Are you in any clubs?"

　"No, I don't. Nagabe-san, and Rie-san too, what clubs do you all participate in?"

　"Boo. Nagabe-san, I don't like it when you call me that because it's not cute! Should I call you Kanakana or something?"

　"I-I understand, Kanakana-san."

　"I don't need it, but... I guess I have no choice."

　I guess people like Kanakana are what they call a gal? She's someone who brightens up the people around her. Kanakana is someone who expresses all emotions with all her might.

　"Oh, while you're at it, let me tell you our names too."

　"That's right! Umm, this person is Ranran, and this one is Rinrin. Next is Runrun, and the last one is Gonzales!"

　...Huh? I must have misheard, right? Why did only the last person have such a rough nickname? The first half was also just randomly named...

　Everyone calls each other by nicknames. It feels like we're friends! But wait? Come to think of it, Rie isn't the only one who has a nickname, right?

　"The only one left is Rie-chan, but for some reason she won't let me call her. Right, Ma-kun? Could you please ask her?"

　"...Um, what would you like?"

　"Rie-chan is the only one who doesn't let me call her by her nickname. She calls me "Big sis." Even though she's so cute..."

　"...Hey captain! I don't like nicknames that sound like meowing cats!!"

　Rie, who was listening to the conversation, said that from the side. I do think Nii-nii is cute, but if he doesn't like it, it's not good to force him, and on the other hand, she's the only one without a nickname... Well, I don't think these people would treat her differently depending on whether she has a nickname or not.