Angel's porridge and circumstances

"...Anyway, please rest today. Make sure you stay hydrated. Also, if you want to wipe your sweat, use this. I've put water in the basin, so please wet it, wring it out, and wipe it."

　After the meal, in the middle of the day, I diligently prepared an unopened sports drink, a basin filled with water, a towel, and a spare cooling sheet, and placed them on the side table.

　There was no way he was going to stay at the house of someone he knew, and Shuu couldn't stand that, so he was grateful for that move.

　While Zhou is staring at me, midday checks to see if there are any flaws.

(... It's diligent even though you're doing it out of a sense of duty.)

　Although Mahiru's words were serious and indifferent, what he was doing was worthwhile, and somehow Shuu was gradually getting used to it, and a wry smile appeared on his face.

(I'm sure this is the only thing I'm involved in, so be polite.)

　You probably won't have anything to do with her anymore. She just happened to be nursed by the edge.

　Yes, I won't be in contact with her anymore, so it's okay to ask her one question.

　The medicine seems to be working, and the fatigue hasn't faded so much, but the fever seems to have subsided a little. My thoughts were more awake than before I went to sleep.

"Hey, can I ask you something?"

"what is it"

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　Midday, who has set up the necessary things, turns his face here.

"Why were you on the swing in the rain? Arguing with your boyfriend or something."

　What was on my mind was what happened yesterday, the reason why I had to take care of him in the first place.

　Why were you there in the middle of the day when you were swinging on the swing in the rain?

　Somehow, she was looking at me like a lost child, and that's why I pushed her umbrella over her.

　But I don't know why he looks like that.

　It seemed like she was waiting for someone, so my naive assumption was that she might have gotten into trouble with the guy she was dating, but Mahiru looked at her in shock.

"Unfortunately, I don't have a boyfriend and I have no plans to have one."

"Huh? Why?"

"On the contrary, why do you assume that I am in a relationship?"

"If you're that popular, I think there will be one or two people."

　To Shu, who is interacting with her in this way, she seems like an ordinary girl with a strong personality and a bit of a strong will, but to those around her, she may be different.

　A neat, pretty, quiet and humble beautiful girl. She has been called an angel, and her handsome beauty catches her eye, and you can't help but fall in love with her.

　Even so, he keeps the top position and is good at sports, and as I learned today, he is probably good at cooking. It will be very popular.

　I've seen glimpses of him being courted, and I know that quite a few of his classmates have feelings for Mahiru.

　That's why I didn't think that he was in a more arrogant state and wasn't dating anyone.

　The phrase "one person" or "two people" was used in that sense, but the moment Mahiru heard those words, his expression stiffened and then became distorted.

"I don't have one, and I don't remember ever being such an intemperate person that I dated many people. Absolutely impossible."

　Seeing Mahiru's cold, chilling eyes and nonchalant denial, Zhou immediately realized that he had stepped on some kind of land mine.

　Maybe it was because I had a cold, but I felt a chill for a moment. For some reason, the room feels chilly.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to. I apologize."

"...No, I'm sorry for getting so hot here."

　However, as soon as I lowered my head, the cold air dissipated.

　It seemed more like there was a blizzard in the air than it was getting hot, but I didn't dare point it out.

"...Anyway, it wasn't that kind of thing back then, I just wanted to cool my head....I'm sorry that I made you catch a cold because you were worried about me."

"It's okay. It's something I did on my own. In fact, I just did it on my own, so I don't want to feel guilty about it. This is the end of my relationship with Shiina."

　Mahiru, who seemed to have nursed him out of guilt, blinked as she heard the latter part of Shu's words, and looked at Shu with a strange look.

　I guess he was worried that this was the only time he would be involved.

"There's no particular point of contact, of course. No matter how much you're said to be the most beautiful girl in your grade, or a talented girl, or an angel, I'm not going to do anything. ?"

　Mahiru looked away, feeling a little awkward, but a wry smile appeared on his face.

　This probably wasn't because he was overly self-conscious, but rather because something like that actually happened.

　It is a possible method to sell a favor to a beautiful girl and try to get involved.

　Midday, who seems to have experienced such things several times, was wary of that rainy day. It's for self-defense, so it's not something to blame.

"It's troublesome, even you. You don't care about a man you don't even like."

"That's right."

"Just as I thought"

　It was kind of funny that he affirmed.

　Even though she is known as a quiet, honorable student and a lovable angel, she still has her own likes and dislikes and can be annoying at times. She feels a little closer.

　It seemed like it was a gaffe for Mahiru, and he looked at Shu, who had made the gaffe, with a hint of resentment.

　More than anything, this proves that Mahiru is a person with feelings.

"I don't think it's a big deal, do you? In fact, I feel relieved. Angels are just as bothered by things like that as humans."

"...Please stop calling me that."

　It seems that being called an angel is embarrassing, and the dissatisfied look continues.

　That was funny too, and Zhou laughed again.

"Well, that's why I don't bother to get involved even though I don't have anything to do."

　Saying that, Midday rolled his eyes slightly in surprise and then gave a wry smile.

　Shuu stares up blankly at the ceiling from his bed, remembering the day when Mahiru went home with his head bowed.

　Although the medicine was working, my body still felt sluggish and if I let my guard down, I would be dragged into sleepiness.

Close your eyes and think back on what happened today.

　If I told anyone that I was taken care of by an angel (with a poisonous tongue), no one would believe me, so there was nothing I could say about it.

　What happened today is a secret only for Shu and Mahiru.

　The secret is strangely tickling. Even though it's just a decision that it's better not to tell others because it's troublesome.

　From the next day, it was a stranger.

　With that said, Zhou slowly lost consciousness.