Extra 2Fun Ideals
─Since that day, when I ran away from Maisagi Castle Park.
I spent my vacation feeling lethargic and gloomy at home.
Usually, I would go to the Student Council Office on Saturdays, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I just lazed around at home, watching videos and playing video games.
When playing, everything was fine. I could forget everything.
But occasionally, that thought would surface in my mind: "I can’t be the Student Council President of Kyou-Nishi High anymore." And that thought would plunge me into a dark and gloomy mood.
The cycle continued until I realized that the date had changed, and today was the rehearsal.
I had to go because I had made a promise... ...but.
What was the point of me going?
The old me was no longer here.
I couldn't be like that anymore, ever again.
What's the point of pretending to be a senpai now, when I've already turned my back on my ideals and run away from myself...?
─Ding-dong.
The sudden sound of the doorbell startled me.
What is that...? Maybe a delivery?
My parents aren't home right now because they're working. I have to open the door.
With heavy steps, I walked toward the intercom. On the monitor screen─
Huh?
"H-Hello?"
"Oh, um! Sorry to bother you suddenly! I'm Otsuki Miki from Higashi Middle!"
A high-pitched, cute voice echoed through the speaker.
─Why? Why is a female student from Higashi Middle at my house?!
Confused, I squinted at the monitor screen.
The girl, wearing a uniform that felt nostalgic, wasn't someone I recognized. At least, she had never been a Student Council official when I was still there.
─Wait, but.
I felt like I had seen that girl somewhere before...?
'What is it... ...Sachi-senpai, by any chance?'
"Y-Yeah, it's me..."
'I-I'm sorry! I realize that it was rude of me to suddenly show up like this... ...but I came to pick you up!'
The girl looked nervous, her face stiff, and her speech a bit odd.
"Oh, um, y-yeah, thank you for coming all this way..."
I was still confused, and ended up responding in an equally strange manner.
'Um... ...so, are you coming today...?'
"Oh, sorry! I'll be right there, just wait a moment!"
I replied hurriedly, then turned off the intercom.
Let's see, what should I wear...? Maybe my uniform will be enough. But I haven't combed my hair yet, or─
Anyway, it wasn't right to leave her waiting outside, so I decided to ask her to wait inside! After making that decision, I hurried toward the entrance.
Turning the doorknob─
"Good afternoon, Sachi-senpai! I'm Otsuki Miki, the current Student Council President!"
"Oh, good afternoon! I'm... ...Hinoharu!"
The girl bowed enthusiastically, and I followed suit.
The girl—Otsuki-chan—looked up with a nimble movement, revealing her short hair with wavy ends and her round eyes. She was indeed a petite girl.
"Nice to meet you! Thank you so much for today!"
"N-Nice to meet you too─"
...And then.
The hairpin on the side of Otsuki-chan's head caught my attention, and my memory suddenly flashed back.
"We've met before, haven't we? I remember we talked in front of the Staff Room back then."
"Eh? You remember me?!"
Otsuki-chan covered her mouth with her hand in surprise.
But...
"You cut your hair. It used to be really long, didn't it?"
"Y-Yeah! To be honest, I always felt like it was a hassle, so I just cut it off!"
Otsuki-chan's honest answer made me laugh out loud.
Otsuki-chan is truly an energetic and cheerful girl.
"I see, I see. Yeah, as you can see, I'm not ready yet... ...Give me a moment to change my clothes, and please wait inside?"
"N-No, please don't worry about me!"
"There's no one here right now, so please come in."
"B-But, um, I didn't bring any souvenirs or anything—"
"Don't worry about that. Standing here hesitating is just a waste of time!"
"...Okay then, I'll take you up on your offer! Sorry!"
With those words, Otsuki-chan confidently stepped through the entrance.
Haha, Otsuki-chan is really brave, isn't she?
When I brought Otsuki-chan to the living room, a thought crossed my mind.
Back then... ...Otsuki-chan used to be a bit more shy, I think.
"...Otsuki-chan, you joined the Student Council midway through, didn't you? But becoming the Student Council President is impressive."
"Oh, yeah! I wanted to be like Sachi-senpai, so I joined the Student Council!"
─Otsuki-chan's words suddenly pierced my heart like a sharp pain.
"I see..."
"Yeah! And now, I want to make this Music Festival even more fun! I'll do whatever I can to help!"
"...I see."
Unable to withstand Otsuki-chan's sincere gaze, I finally looked away.
—It's not good to admire someone like me.
Even if Otsuki-chan tries to be like me, it will only lead to a lonely future where everyone stays away from her.
If that's really the case, then before that happens, I must—
"I'm truly grateful to you, Sachi-senpai! If I hadn't spoken to you back then and kept holding back, I'm sure things wouldn't have ended up like this!"
"...Holding back?"
"Oh, actually, there was a time when I felt like I needed to read the atmosphere and hold back. But I decided to be like you, Sachi-senpai, and stopped reading the room, and everything started going smoothly!"
"...Huh?"
Otsuki-chan stopped reading the room, and everything started going smoothly...?
"Alright, I'll wait here! There's still time, so take your time getting ready!"
"Oh, o-okay..."
Overwhelmed by Otsuki-chan's enthusiasm, I left the living room.
Half dazed, I tried to sort out my thoughts.
—That girl.
Otsuki-chan is like the old me... ...and she succeeded?
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