A Very Popular Idol Classmate Has Taken a Liking to Me, A Person Who Doesn’t Want to Work for Whole Life

 

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Seeing Mia with a somewhat sullen look on her face, I let out a sigh and then speak.

 

“Haven't you told me? I don't have to do anything I don't want to.
Holding hands or displaying such a definite appearance of being a lover to those around is not a thing I want to do.”

 

Holding hands, linking arms, and so on.

Such behaviors can leave Mia with no excuse if her disguise were to come undone.

 

Also, my hands are sweating a lot because of the summer sun.

To hold hands with her in such a state is certainly embarrassing.

 

“……Humph.
Well, fine then.” (Mia)

 

Mia puffs out her cheeks and walks half a step ahead of me.

What is it? Somehow, today's her seems to be a bit childish.

 

“Come on, hurry up.” (Mia)

“K-kay.” (Rintaro)

 

Is it just, my imagination?

 

 

 

 

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After killing some time at the coffee shop, we head straight to the cinema.

The ticket we bought together is titled “Harusaku Koi”.

It is a story about a boring high school girl who is approached by a rich, good-looking guy and a nice, athletic guy.

The love triangle of her with two boys is said to be the appeal of the story――――.

 

“……Anyhow, aren't there so many girls here?” (Rintaro)

 

Most of the people who have been going in and out of the cinema since a while ago are all girls who look somewhat sophisticated.

It's not that there aren't any boys or adults, but I feel a little uncomfortable.

 

“That's natural.
The actors are very popular among the girls right now.
Here, this is your ticket.” (Mia)

“Ah, thanks……” (Rintaro)

 

I take the ticket offered by Mia and stare at it for a few seconds.

 

“……
It's a bit late, but were you sure for paying for all.” (Rintaro)

“It's really late for that.
But, as I said before, I'll pay for the whole date.
I think it's my duty as the person who gets you to spend the day with me.” (Mia)

“No, But I don't think it's right if it's not the man who pays for the whole date.” (Rintaro)

“It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman.
All you need to do today is to indulge me.” (Mia)

 

Hmm, well, that's okay.

As long as you treat me, I shall treat you back in all honesty.
It saves money.

 

The pride I had kept in my heart is easily shattered.

 

“Do you like to eat popcorn? I'm thinking of buying some.” (Mia)

“Ah, well, I guess I am……?” (Rintaro)

I'm thinking of buying some,” he said.
“Then, let's share a large size, shall we? Fufu, I feel like we're becoming more and more like one.” (Mia)

 

That “like” probably refers to being more like a lover.

When you think about it, sharing a snack together is very much like being a lover.

 

――――I think Rei and I have done it a few times already.

 

“What flavor do you like?” (Mia)

“I like the soy sauce butter one.” (Rintaro)

“What a coincidence.
I'm just about to choose that flavor too.” (Mia)

 

Caramel and salt are also good, but personally, I get bored easily with caramel, and salt is slightly bland.

Then again, soy sauce butter would be the perfect one for me.

 

“Then, let's go inside after we buy it, shall we?” (Mia)

“Sure.” (Rintaro)

 

It's almost time to go in.

 

After buying popcorn and drinks, we enter the cinema.

The seats filled up quickly, and soon enough, it was full.

Is this the power of the latest popular movie?

 

“There's a unique sense of excitement in a cinema before it even starts, isn't there?” (Mia)

“I can understand that.
I've never had much sympathy for it, but I actually don't mind watching trailers for other movies that are inserted at the beginning of a movie.” (Rintaro)

“Me too, I can understand that feeling.
I feel like I'm getting something out of it when I see a trailer for a movie I've seen before, or a trailer for a movie I'm really interested in.” (Mia)

 

While we are chatting like this, the lights dim out in the hall.

In the darkness, the movie trailers that we have just been talking about are starting to play on the huge screen.

This is when I feel that I have come to a cinema the most.

The size of the screen, the impact of the sound.
Everything feels special.

 

 

[This is a story that happened in the dull spring of my life――――]

 

 

After the trailer ends, the film begins with such a monologue.

 

The heroine is a boring high school girl who gives off the impression of being a bit of a dowdy girl.

However, because she is played by a popular young actress, she has a well-defined face behind the round glasses she wears.

Apparently, this is not for the convenience of the actress, but because the manga on which the story is based describes her as something like――――a simple jewel that shines when polished.

I can't help but wonder what a “simple jewel” is, but if I were to nitpick at every little thing like this, I will never be able to enjoy a work, so I'll just put it to the back of my mind.