Angels are eco-friendly and common people

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　A voice like the rolling of a bell can be heard from behind.

　It's a voice I've been hearing a lot lately, but this isn't an apartment. This is the confectionery section of the local supermarket.

　For the time being, I didn't expect her to react to Zhou in a place where people's eyes were, and when Zhou looked back while being confused, Midday stood with slightly round eyes.

　A supermarket basket is held in his hand, and inside is a radish, tofu, chicken thighs, and milk, all of which he will use for today's dinner.

　It must have been somewhere like that, where I happened to run into Shuu when I casually stopped by the sweets section.

"I'll tell you, it's just a coincidence. It's not like I'm following you."

"I know. We both know that the nearest supermarket is here."

　To put it in advance, I looked over the memo I was holding in my hand, spilling out in amazement, "Why did you come up with such an idea?"

　Mahiru seems to be meticulous as she writes down exactly what she needs.

　Mahiru, who seemed to have read carefully what was written on the cute floral memo, didn't even look at the sweets corner, instead staring at the shelf of seasonings across from it.

　Soy sauce and mirin in a lovely voice while searching for truly homely items was cute, but it also felt strange.

"Mirin is here. Look."

"Oh, it's not that one, it's the mirin-style one. You can't buy it if you're underage."

"Is this considered alcoholic?"

"It's considered a sweet drink. Cooking sake has salt added to it so it's not drinkable, so even minors can buy it."

　When I tried to give her the mirin, she shook her head and put the mirin-style seasoning in the basket.

　It was the first time I'd heard of Shuu, who doesn't do much housework, so I couldn't help but say, "Huh," as I followed her flapping back with my eyes.

　Mahiru, who was staring at the shelf where soy sauce was displayed, seemed to notice the price tag and frowned.

"...Great special price, limited to one bottle per person..."

　Mahiru, who seemed to be trying to buy a spare, looked at me and muttered a disappointed look.

"...Should I buy it?"

"It would be helpful to have someone who understands the story."

　I guessed what she was trying to say, so I picked up the soy sauce bottle with a wry smile, and my lips curved slightly in satisfaction.

"...You're surprisingly saving money."

"Rather than saving money, I'll just do it if it's cheaper. If there's any waste, I'll cut it out."

"I guess you could call it a Japanese temperament.

Even though Zhou lives alone, he is supported by his parents.

　Because I was born into a relatively wealthy family, I am allowed to live in such a beautiful and safe apartment, and I am truly grateful to my parents. I have to pay school fees and send money, so I avoided wasting it as much as possible.

"...That's right. Since you're being fed, temperance is important."

　At midday, I return it indifferently and organize the contents of the basket. It was a cold voice that seemed to have taken away the heat.

　Mahiru flinched as his voice suddenly became flat, but when Mahiru looked up, his face was already the same as usual.

　I can no longer see the gloomy eyes that I only glimpsed for a moment.

"...By the way, are you going to buy that?"

　As if to change the subject, Mahiru looked at the retort white rice and potato salad in Shu's basket and asked.

　Of course, the food that was shared from midday was delicious, but it wasn't enough, so I usually prepared a main meal and a salad as a bonus.

"Because it's dinner."

"unhealthy"

"Noisy. You're buying a salad, aren't you?"

"It's potato salad though...I wonder why my body didn't get damaged from that life..."

"It's a big help."

　In the middle of the day, when he closed his eyes and silently pressured me to eat more vegetables, Zhou turned away and let it go.

　While we were chatting about something, I packed the things I bought in the shopping bag because I had finished paying, but in the middle of the day, I took out the eco bag from the bag and stuffed it diligently.

　He is truly an environmental and popular angel.

　However, although it is good to pack, I was a little worried that the amount would be too much.

　There are three liters of milk, soy sauce, and mirin-style seasoning, so the specific gravity may be different from water, but it's definitely three kilograms. On top of that, I bought the ingredients, an entire radish, so it must be heavy.

　It's packed neatly and put together, but isn't it plain hard work to get this and go back to the apartment?

(As a result, I'm here, so I'm consuming a lot of seasonings and ingredients.)

　Perhaps they made more than usual and divided it up. The amount I usually get is almost enough for one meal, so I said it was because I make too much, but lately I must have been making more on purpose.

　As a result, he's been taken care of quite a bit, so if he doesn't do anything here, he'll probably become obsolete.

　If you grab the handle of the eco bag and lift it when you have finished packing it, it is not so heavy for you, but it feels like a heavy weight for a girl to hold for a long time.

　It seems like he can exercise quite a bit even in the middle of the day, but pure physical strength is probably something else. In fact, I feel like it's impossible to rely on his slender upper arms, which can be seen even through his clothes, for strength.

　At Zhou's actions, pachi, and dark brown eyes blink.

　You look surprised and impressed.

"... it's not like I'm going to take it away."

"I'm not worried about that.

"At times like this, it's more cute to be honest and affectionate."

"It's like saying you're not cute."

"Tell me after comparing your attitude at school and your attitude towards me."

　Perhaps he is aware of it, midday flinched a little.

　She doesn't show Zhou the kind, gentle, and humble side that everyone recognizes at school.

　To be honest, he is kind to Zhou, but is it okay to say that his words are simple? It seems that she doesn't have any oblates for Shuu in stock. Always give your honest opinion.

　It's much better than being lied to, so Zhou doesn't really care.

　Seeing Mahiru's silence as a good thing, Shu quickly heads for the exit, grabbing an eco-bag full of groceries and his own belongings.

　There was a feeling of panic behind him, but Zhou didn't care. It doesn't matter if the distance is empty or not.

　I don't wait to match her stride.

　Even for free, I was by his side at the supermarket. Even if you were walking home next to each other, if someone saw you, you would be in trouble.

　For each other, this distance is the most convenient.

　As Shu pretended to be unrelated and hurried to his destination with his large luggage, I felt a small voice call out to me, saying, ``...Thank you.''