Angel's mercy?

"Thank you for the other day. These are the hoodies and jerseys I borrowed."

　Midday, who came to share it as usual that day, had a paper bag in addition to Tupperware.

　What I catch a glimpse of is the hoodie and jersey that Zhou lent me on Friday. It is neatly folded and placed.

"Hmm. How are you feeling?"

"There's almost no pain anymore. I won't do any exercise until it's completely healed."

"That's fine. It seems that you also attended physical education."

"Yeah"

　Just in case, it seems that the physical education was observed at midday, but that would be the correct answer. It doesn't look like he's in pain any more, but he's walking in a slightly sheltered manner, so it doesn't seem like he's completely healed yet.

　I nod and think it's a wise decision, but then I smile as I think back to my time in PE.

"But well, angel-sama is really popular. A single smile was enough to motivate the boys."

"That's why I asked you to stop calling me that. I'm confused too, but are you really that happy about it?"

"Well, I guess you'll be more motivated if you see a beautiful woman smiling at you. The girls were also excited today when they waved at you at the gate."

"... Kadowaki... Ah, is that person really popular?"

　Mahiru doesn't seem to be very interested in it, or rather, it's like it doesn't really exist, but the name alone didn't sit well with him, and Shuu's explanation finally gave him an idea.

　Although not as famous as Tenshi-sama, Kadowaki was also quite famous in his grade, so it was surprising that he couldn't remember his name just by looking at it.

"Are you not interested?"

"Especially. We're in different classes, so I don't have anything to do with it."

"Hmm.

"Well, you have a pretty face. I don't talk to you, so it doesn't matter. I don't care."

"You're so naive about that."

"If I'm attracted to you just because of my beauty or ugliness, wouldn't it be strange if you didn't like me?"

"Oh, you realize that you're cute."

　Noon is right.

　Although being beautiful can be a reason for liking someone, just being pretty does not necessarily mean liking someone.

　I agree with that, and I also acknowledge that Mahiru is a beautiful girl. Although it is surprising that he himself is aware of this and approves of it.

"I understand if you don't like it when there's so much fuss about it. Also, objectively, I know that I'm in good shape, and I've never slacked off in my efforts."

　Mahiru doesn't seem to be boasting at all, saying that this is only natural.

　In fact, Mahiru probably spares no effort in maintaining her good looks.

　He has a handsome face to begin with, but he doesn't sit cross-legged.

　Her hair has an angel ring befitting her nickname, and her skin is perfect, without any acne or dullness. My hands don't get rough even when I do housework, and my nails are neatly polished.

　His well-proportioned physique, which protrudes where it protrudes and recedes where it recedes, was probably not achieved overnight.

"Mr. Left. He's telling the truth in a matter-of-fact manner, so it won't be offended, but I don't think he'll be embarrassed by being praised like this."

``People who get tired of being told too much will come first.''

"It's hard, beautiful woman."

"I can't say it's necessarily bad because I'm getting a lot out of it."

"…It really feels like it's someone else's problem…"

"What? Should I just get embarrassed and say, 'It's not like that'?"

"No, as someone who knows your true nature, I don't feel comfortable doing that."

"I guess so. Personally, I don't think there's any point in behaving like that towards you."

"Yes"

　It's too late to make up for midday, so even if it's changed, it's a problem, and if you treat me like it's midday at school, I'm going to get goosebumps, so I really wanted you to stay like this.

　Familiarity is scary, and when an angel at school behaves like an angel, she feels uncomfortable.

　Midday for Zhou is now midday, not midday at school.

　As a conclusion, when it was decided between the two of them, Zhou looked at the tapper that was handed over.

　It was larger than usual and was filled with several side dishes, and there were many items. It seemed like they were being given a lunch box or rather a lunch box.

"Today is gorgeous."

"Thank you for your help."

"You don't have to worry about it... oh, there's also croquettes."

　Don't underestimate it as just a croquette.

　Although croquettes are often sold as a side dish, making them yourself is the most troublesome home cooking.

　Steamed, mashed, and stir-fried beef and onions are added to shape the potatoes, then cooled, coated in batter, and deep-fried.

　Even Zhou, who doesn't cook much, finds it annoying to see her mother cooking.

　That's why I often get reluctant to ask.

"Well, I just fried the pre-made and frozen ones."

"Is that why you have fried chicken?"

"I agree"

　When I live alone, I can only get deep-fried food as a side dish, so I appreciate handmade.

　If I wanted to, I would like to eat it with rice in a freshly fried crispy batter.

"... I'd like to eat freshly made once in a while."

　She puts it in Tupperware after it has cooled to some extent, probably for hygiene reasons, so it is necessary to reheat it once. Even fried food can be revived with a toaster to restore the crispness of her clothes, but it is not as good as freshly fried food.

　Of course, it's still very delicious, but it's still exceptional when it's freshly made.

　There was no particular intention, just a desire leaking out of his mouth, but it turned out to be a very clear soliloquy, and Mahiru frowned slightly.

"Do you want me to let you in?"

"Don't say such a thing, it's too presumptuous for me to be divided."

　I shrugged my shoulders and firmly denied the suspicion, but in the middle of the day, I put my hand on my mouth and looked down.

　He seems to be thinking about something and doesn't meet Shu's eyes.

"...half"

"yeah?"

"I will consider if you can make it at your house with the food cost split in half."

　The words spoken by Midday, who finally opened his mouth, were powerful enough to keep Zhou's mouth open.

　It was a joke or something that came up unexpectedly, but I was confused to think that the proposal would be accepted after serious consideration.

　Ordinarily, would you go up to a man's house with whom you don't get along well and try to make one?

　Even though it's more efficient that way, the other person is the opposite sex and it's not like they're on good terms. Isn't it something that makes you uneasy?

"It's all good because I got too much of what I wanted, but... don't you feel like you're in danger?"

"If you do something, I'll crush it. Physically. Irrecoverable."

"Oh, it's scary. I freaked out."

"In the first place, even if you don't do something like that, I don't think you would do anything considering the risks. You are well aware of my position at the school, right?"

"If something happens, I'll be ruined."

　There is an overwhelming difference in popularity between Shu and Mahiru, and she is also a fragile woman, so if she complains that Shu almost assaulted her, Shu will definitely not be able to go to school.

　Zhou is neither stupid nor unprincipled enough to do something knowing that he will face social death.

　The truth is, I don't feel like doing it.

"in addition"

"in addition?"

"I don't think you're my type."

　He said it with a straight face, and I couldn't help but smile bitterly.　

"What if it was your type?"

"You would have been persistent in the first place, but then I wouldn't have been involved."

"I wonder if the glasses are suitable for you?"

"Well, I recognize that you're a safe person."

"Thank you for that."

　I wonder if that's okay, but I have no intention of doing anything in the middle of the day, so I won't deny it.

　Besides, Zhou had no intention of passing up the opportunity to enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and accepted the title of harmless man, which earned him the right to be his companion.