Chapter- 47 ★

Rie's point of view

　After school, there is club activity again today. I am also doing my best! I hope that one day Mamoru-kun will praise me...

　"Rie-chan is really motivated. Do you think we can win tomorrow too? Just kidding."

　"Eh, tomorrow?... Ah!"

　What should I do?! I completely forgot! Oh, that's right, there's a practice match tomorrow! I didn't even notice until the club captain told me.

　"Oh, wait. Did you forget?"

　"S-sorry!"

　"Well, it's fine though."

　"Gon-chan, you're worrying too much. No matter how worried you are about Rie-chan,

　"What? I'm not really worried or anything..."

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　"You don't have any?"

　"Whoa! R-Rin-senpai? Since when?"

　"Hmm? The part where Rie-chan is really motivated?"

　"Isn't this the first one?!"

　...Well, then maybe tonight...

　"Well then, is it okay if we go to a family restaurant after this? Do you have plans, Rie-chan?"

　I knew it! We were going to have a meal before the match to deepen our friendship. But I haven't told Mamoru yet, so I might be making him wait... But I also want to cherish the time I spend with the club members... But I want to go home with Mamoru...

　"...It's probably okay. I'll contact you in a bit."

　Today I decided to prioritize eating with my club members. I only have a little time left with everyone, especially the club president. Everyone who welcomed me so warmly is also an important friend to me.

　"...Huh? It's not there! It's not there!"

　"Rie-chan? What's wrong?"

　"What should I do? I think I left my smartphone behind..."

　"Well, that's tough! Then, let's all go to Rie's house first. Then, if your schedule is okay, we can go for dinner together!"

　...It was my mistake. I was in a hurry that morning and didn't check properly... In this situation, I had no choice but to tell him directly. I hurried to the library. ...However, I was too late and Mamoru had already gone home.

　…If things continue like this, will Mamoru end up hating me? Will we no longer be able to talk to each other, or even be by each other? I don't want that to happen, but there's nothing I can do about it.

　...Oh, I can't just leave it like this! First I have to meet up with the club members, then I have to check the shoe lockers to see if Mamoru is still at school! If he's still there, I have to find him no matter what and apologize!

　...But Mamoru's shoes were gone. He must have gone home first. ...Yeah, it's good this way. It looks like I won't have to cause Mamoru any trouble. ...I certainly do think that. I shouldn't think that, so why does it make me so sad? There is a pain deep in my chest.