Angel-sama and Confusion

Zhou sighed while looking at midday sitting next to him with good posture.

　After a catastrophic encounter on the balcony, Shu had no choice but to invite Mahiru to his house.

　No matter how much I try to deceive them, these two will definitely make negative assumptions. In that case, it would be better to be honest and avoid unnecessary speculation and misunderstandings.

　Besides, I'm afraid of what will happen if I don't keep my mouth shut.

"... Um, I'm really sorry..."

"...It's not your fault..."

　Although he apologized in a low, apologetic voice, it wasn't so bad even in the middle of the day.

　White Christmas, and it was the first snow of the year, so I guess I went to see it on the veranda.

　If Amane had heard the sound of the window being opened, she probably would have stopped it, but she couldn't hear it because there was music playing in the room.

　Besides, he was probably trying to make as little noise as possible even in the middle of the day. She didn't notice it at all.

　While watching the two reflect on each other, Chitose brings her face closer to him, her eyes shining.

"So, Shu's neighbor was an angel!?"

"Um, if you could stop calling me an angel..."

　As expected, he didn't want to be called an angel in front of him, so he modestly refused, but I don't know if Chitose was listening with a smile on his face or not.

　As for Itsuki, she scratches her cheek and lowers her eyebrows as she alternately looks at Shu and Mahiru.

"Eh. Then... According to the flow so far, Mr. Shiina lives next door to Zhou and often cooks for Zhou. Is this view correct?"

"...Ou"

"Well, well... well, I was indebted to you, and I was worried that Mr. Fujimiya had an unhealthy diet..."

　When I briefly explained how I got involved and why the exchange continues, Itsuki said "I see", but also showed a subtly unconvinced expression.

　Even if Zhou was in Itsuki's position, he wouldn't be able to accept it.

　I can't believe that an ordinary boy like Zhou is being taken care of by an excellent woman like Mahiru.

"Hmm, I understand the situation, but I think it's strange that Shiina-san doesn't have any other feelings toward Shuu. She's basically a regular wife."

"Buh"

　I couldn't help but burst out laughing when I heard words that I didn't usually hear at all.

　commuting wife.

　If you ask me, it might seem that way given the circumstances. He cooks dinner for me every day, and we sometimes treat him to lunch on holidays. What's more, she sometimes helps with the cleaning. Maybe that's what it sounds like when I hear it.

　The difference is that they don't have any love for each other.

　Mahiru's eyes widened slightly at Itsuki's words, but she immediately denied it with a smile on her face and said, ``That's not my intention, and it's impossible.''

　When I think about how I treat Itsuki and Chitose in the same way as I would at normal school, I feel something ticklish.

"I have no guilt here, and that's why Shiina will help me."

"It would be nice if Zhou would say that. Really, it's a mysterious combination... that talented woman cooks for Zhou.... Is Shiina-san the recipient of the stuffed animal?"

"...oh dear"

"Hey"

"noisy"

"You haven't said anything yet?"

"My face was noisy"

"terrible!"

　Chitose's grin... or rather, her grin, was very bad for her fragile heart.

　So far, he hasn't been made fun of much just by checking the facts, but he doesn't want to be made fun of. Since it will also affect midday, I would like to ignore Chitose if possible.

"Okay, calm down, both of you."

　Itsuki had noticed from the beginning that Shu's behavior had changed, and she didn't seem to be teasing him like Chitose did.

　He quits before he gets serious about it, so he's a man who can read the mood and be considerate. He wanted me to stop him before he started prying if possible, but it can't be helped.

　For some reason, Itsuki corrects her posture and bows her head towards Mahiru.

"...Um, Shiina-san, my Amane is taking care of me."

"Since when did I become your child?"

"Thank you very much for being friends with Fujimiya-san."

"Don't take advantage of that. It might seem like I'm a useless person."

"He's actually a useless guy."

"This is it."

　Certainly, I had been told this by many trees, and I was aware of it, but... being pointed out is an extremely complicated thing.

　Mahiru, who seemed to be able to get along with this kind of joke, was smiling as she watched the exchange between Shu and Itsuki.

　It's not so much that it's only shown to Shuu, but it's a slightly covered cat's smile, and Itsuki also has a somewhat disappointed expression on his face.

　When I nudged Itsuki, saying, ``I don't like my girlfriend,'' Chitose, who was in a bad mood, did the same thing...or rather, nudged me a little harder, which was kind of funny.

　However, Mahiru tilted her head in confusion, and Shu returned to her original position as if nothing was wrong.

"...So, yeah. We don't have a sweet relationship like you guys, but I know it will definitely be troublesome if it leaks to the other guys."

"I know, I won't tell anyone."

　He threatened her, saying, ``You know what will happen if you say it in secret,'' but I was surprised when Itsuki simply nodded.

"Chitose too."

"I'm not that talkative either. Besides, I don't think you'll believe that such a cute girl is cooking for Shuu."

"Sorry for being unsuitable."

"I didn't say that much."

　Chitose is right, and I am aware of that.

　No one would believe that an ordinary male student was being taken care of by an angel who could be called the idol of the school.

　Even if he were to be believed, he would definitely be criticized as unworthy.

　I can foresee that, and that's why I don't want to leak this fact to the outside. Sorry for the trouble.

　Chitose laughed, thinking, ``That's so servile,'' and looked at Shu, but halfway through, her gaze shifted to Mahiru, as if drawn to her.

　He stared intently at me, then sighed and stared at me again.

　Even in the middle of the day, he seemed uncomfortable and didn't know what to do.

"Um, what is that?"

"...I thought about it again. Shiina-san is really cute, isn't she?"

"Huh? Thank you...?"

　Chitose, who praised her from the front, continued to stare at Midday's appearance.

``It's the first time I've seen her up close like this, but she's so beautiful that people would say she's an angel.She has a beautiful face, very fair skin, and beautiful, long eyelashes and smooth hair. She's delicate, but she has some bumps.''

"Ah, that...?"

　Chitose's bad habits seemed to be showing up, and Shuu took a deep breath.

　Zhou doesn't like Chitose.

　I don't dislike him, he has a relatively favorable personality, but there are some things he's not good at. I don't like things like high tension and sometimes needlessly stepping in. I guess it makes me feel even more uncomfortable because I have people like me in my family.

　In the end, I'm not good at being connected to the mother.

　Chitose had a similar personality to Shu's mother, as well as tastes...she loved beautiful and cute things.

　I felt bad for Mahiru if she didn't stop him, so I smacked Chitose's head lightly while cursing.

　Although it was really light as the purpose was to stop and thrust, Chitose was shocked and let out a small voice, "Ai!" and withdrew her hand that had been extended towards Mahiru.

"I don't think there's anything to worry about."

"This guy is shy, so stop any physical contact before he gets used to it."

"Should I just get used to it?"

"Ask Shiina about that.

　Mahiru was clearly in a position to run away, so stopping him would have been the right thing to do.

　Chitose seemed to understand why she stopped after seeing Mahiru being slightly, or rather, quite troubled.

"Sorry, I was so excited that I almost touched you."

"Ha, ha..."

　Midday seemed to be in trouble even though it was suddenly exposed that he was about to touch it, and he was asking for help this way with his gaze without knowing what to do.

"Ah. Shiina, Chitose is a weirdo with a lot of energy, but he's not a bad guy...I think."

"Hey, are you trying to protect me? There's no protection, you're looking down on me, aren't you?"

"Can you deny what you're saying now?"

"you can't!"

　Chitose, who proudly denied himself, stared at midday and then stretched out her hand again at midday with a very serious expression.

　This time, he held out his palm to Midday.

"In that case, I would appreciate your help from your friends."

"Huh? Yes, thank you...?"

　Asked to shake hands, Mahiru timidly took the offered palm.

　Perhaps because of Chitose's tendency to try to get along with her once she likes him, I felt like Mahiru would be swayed by her, but if they were just normal friends, I wouldn't have interfered.

　I would like people to interact with each other in moderation.

"Yes, a new friendship has been formed."

"You should hold her reins properly."

"do my best"

　I looked at Chitose, who was holding Mahiru's hand and smiling, and I sighed again.