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Surprisingly, maybe she didn't mind these things at all.

As evidenced by this,

Ling Nai-san looked at the neatly arranged reference books and said as if talking to herself:

"Even if you rely on these things, you can only get limited knowledge. 』

『… How did Reina-san learn?'

"Self-study. 』

"That's right—... (It really fits this nature)'

Although there is a tone of lack of interest,

But when she said "self-study", Ling Naisan's eyes became a little sharper.

It's not showing off, but it seems to be proud.

I always felt that she was very mature, and I never thought that I would see such an unexpected side.

Although Reina-san was probably unconscious, that expression made me feel moved.

That's why I accidentally said something leaky.

『… It's so cute. 』

"Huh?"

『!!? I have a friend named Kawai*, I don't know what happened to her now?

『…』

(*Japanese "kawaii" is the same as "kawai")

What am I talking about... What was I thinking...??

blurted out like this without going through my brain, and even I was shaken.

It's rare to finally be able to have a normal conversation,

Now I feel like I'm going to have to start from scratch.

Just as affirming my hunch,

Not far from here, someone was heard calling:

"Reina~、Come here to help tidy up~~"

The owner of the voice waved his hands and called out to Reina-san.

It was a pity that I switched to work mode in my eyes and thoughts.

Ahh I'm stupid!

『… Goodbye

"Ahh

Stop Reina-san, who is going to leave simply,

This is our last chance today.

Said as he looked at the slender back of Reina Sana who was beautifully tied with an apron.

"If... If you don't bother...... there's a question I don't understand, I'd like you to teach me..."

『… There's no time.

"That's too—you're busy—right?

…… And maybe even Ling Nai-san doesn't understand, it's too rude."

『…… I... Will you not understand...? 』

Obviously, Reinai-san was attracted by my "accidental self-talk".

She was starting to get interested.

The correct one should be, "Is there a question that Miss Ben doesn't understand?", as if he was a little unconvinced.

As I expected, I couldn't help but stick out my tongue.

Just as Reinai-san walked back to this side step by step, in front of me,

Of course, I didn't forget to put my expression back to its original appearance.

The operation was successful.

Reina-san pursed her lips, her beautiful brown pupils reflecting my figure.

"Okay. I'll take a look at it for you next time. 』

"Uh, really~of~Is it okay—?Didn't Reina-san say that she didn't have time—?"

"You... Are you teasing me...? 』

『!!! Absolutely not!'

It's dangerous, it's dangerous. I was happy and accidentally overplayed.

You can't tell some clumsy lies and provocations to Reina-san... Write it down like this on a notepad in your head.

And then...、Sure enough, it's a very cute person.,This should also be noted.。

I don't know when the next time will be.

But it always feels like it's not very far away, or even just in the near future.

I happily looked up at the twilight sky that began to shine with stars. 8 p.m. on weekends.

As long as there are no temporary part-time jobs on this day, they will be specially left blank.

For the sake of someone other than oneself to set aside personal time,

I can't imagine what I used to be.

But in reality, there is exactly one such candidate.

I can't help but feel that unexplained things still happen in the world.

As a neighbor, I accepted the other party's food in return.

That's how I become the babysitter of this candidate once a weekend.

"Na, Reina-chan. Is that the answer correct?'

『… While there's nothing wrong with that, it's quicker to solve the problem this way. 』

"Ahh

『…』

…… The words and deeds are still very childish (although they are originally children).

Peek into the other person's face out of the corner of your eye.

The seriousness of concentrating on a book can make people feel compelled.

But when I turned my head, I suddenly changed back to a childish expression that matched my age.

If I am aware of this difference,

My heart beat a few beats faster.

『…? What's wrong with Reina-chan. 』

『… It's okay. I'm going to make something to drink. 』

Don't like it too much,

Ignore the wavering of your heart and pretend to be calm and stand up.

Fill the kettle with water and prepare two mugs.

Let's just ask her what she wants to drink.

"What do you want to drink?"

"Is it okay to do anything?

『…』

That kind of tone, which is taken for granted, as if it is already a habit,

Once again, I was shaken for other reasons.

Because what I'm ready now is hot milk.

"Ah, black coffee is fine. Like creamer or something, you don't need to add anything else. 』

『……… Really?

Then, unnoticed, they secretly hid the milk and animal-shaped sugar that had been taken out of the refrigerator.

For a moment, it was ridiculous to think that she would probably be happy to see this sugar.

But that's a problem, I didn't get the coffee ready.

…… Unprepared,

It's better to say that a bitter and unpleasant drink like this has never been seen in my house in the first place.

In her mind, I look like a coffee drinker.

If so, I don't want to ruin that image in her mind.

Pour hot water into the mug,

Back in the living room and gently put it on the table.

"Thank you—... Hmmm, it's black tea、、?

"Because the coffee just ran out. 』

"That's right. But I also like black tea, thank you!"

"Only...、It's just right.。 I've always had it, but I just drank it all today and couldn't make it for you, so it's really just right.

"Drink ——! good"

It's finally a mess... Right?

It's nice that the other party is a child.

Sitting gently across her desk, she was speechless grateful for the black tea bag that had been placed in the corner from her hometown.

Anyway, there is a problem that comes up without coffee ready by the end of next week. Although you are an examinee, you don't have to live a life of constant revision every day.

"It's also important to take a break once in a while to relax. 』

Reina-san, who was looking for scented candles next to me, once said this.

And then, today.

My school, Reina-san's university, and part-time jobs all happened to be on vacation.

Therefore, Ling Nai-san was going to go out alone, but I insisted on going out.

This level of willfulness is still acceptable,

Recently, I have gradually figured out the allowable range in Ling Naisan's heart.

This is good news for me, who already loves to be spoiled.

So he stuck to the back of Ling Nai-san, who seemed to be melancholy.

A short walk from the apartment leads to a store that is about half the size of a convenience store.

There are a variety of scented candles lined up in the store.

I don't know much about it, but my heart beats hard in such a mature environment.

So I tried to pick one up and put it in front of my nose.

"Woo, this is so fragrant, Ling Nasan,

『……』

"(This concentration is really strong~)』

Reina-san gently fanned her nose with her hand like a fan to confirm the fragrance.

While muttering to himself, "It's not this, it's not this," he confirmed, frowning and repeating.

Seeing her like this, the clerk who had been standing not far away or close, and who followed the same steps, finally spoke.

"Are you looking for a new scented candle?"

"Yes. The one that has more △△ flavor than OO's XX.

『??? 』