Chapter 335

"Hmm..."

I let out a weary breath. I haven't had the energy to do anything since this morning.

While listening to Meleoron's story in the Hot Spring, I was streaming with tears. I received a huge apology, but I still feel embarrassed and confused.

I'm trying to finish it with nanana, right?... I can't answer. The winter clothes with sleeves feel Heavy. Ignoring the worried Meleoron, he left the changing room.

At a table near the shop, Bell and Motarike are having a drink.

"Oh, you're out. How was the Hot Spring?"

"Yes, the hot water was nice."

"... Did something happen?"

I thought I couldn't deceive myself, but Bell still noticed. Before I could speak, Motarike also tilted his head slightly.

"It's nothing."

I know it's unnatural, but I just kept walking. Heading to the game corner with those feet.

As expected, Uranus and Seam seem to have gone up first. We soaked for a long time.... I couldn't go up until I cooled down.

Just like yesterday, Uranus is breaking an Obstacle. Seam is watching it. Seam saw this. With a doubtful face.

"... Aisha, did something happen?"

Uranus moved his gaze away from the game screen and asked.... I know even without looking.

"No, it's not that."

"Aisha, are your eyes red?"

Hearing Seam's words, Uranus gave up on the game and turned around.

"Was there something in the bathroom?... Meleoron?"

"Uh..."

Meleoron, who was following behind me, showed an apologetic expression.

"If there's nothing else.

Please don't worry."

No. I didn't fix anything. I don't want to do this for something big, but I can't get rid of the suspicious behavior.

"... Sorry, Aisha. Please wait a moment.

Come here, Meleoron."

Uranus and Meleoron left me at the game corner and walked away. Showing behavior that Seam is missing.

"... If you're interested, you can go over there and talk."

"Hmm, yes. I'll see how things go."

After hesitating for a moment, Seam also followed.

Oh, I've done it... What have I been doing since this morning?

Turning the corridor that extends from the game corner and stopping there. I turned around and waited impatiently for the slow-moving Meleoron.

"Meleoron, what did you do to Aisha?"

"Uh, uh, wait.

Let me organize my thoughts."

I don't want to rush you, but since I don't know what I did, I have no choice but to be impatient.... Seam came too?

"Sister, what did you do to Aisha?"

Facing the same question, laughter erupted, though it was reckless. Suppressing this impulse.

"First of all, let me say this.

Because I didn't do anything to Aisha."

I'll tell you, instead of leaving here. You can tell from her voice that she isn't lying.

"I believe you didn't do anything, but did something happen?"

"Hmm...

When we were talking about various things, Aisha started crying."

"What did you say?"

Unable to suppress the rising anger, the tone became stronger. No wonder Meleoron would be afraid.

"Sister, what did you say to Aisha?"

A frightened Meleoron.... Brother might be even angrier than I am.

"Uh, Seam. You see."

"By any chance, did you mention the two of them?"

Meleoron's face twitched. The two people in this situation... Aisha and me?

"I've said it many times, don't do anything unnecessary, haven't I?"

"..."

I think it's inappropriate to see a Seam so angry that it's fresh. Meleoron's fear is unusual, so it's actually rare.... But.

"Seam, calm down, you can't really listen to me."

"But!"

"First, I will talk to this person.

... I'm worried about Aisha, can you stay by my side?

I'll tell you what we talked about later."

"..."

"Don't lie, okay?"

"Mm. I promise."

"Do you understand..."

It seems he returned the way he came, clearly not believing it.... I saw through it.

"I'm sorry, thank you."

"I didn't mean to help you. Don't worry, Seam."

"Yes... I will apologize later."

"Mm, that's right.

You don't want Seam to hear about this, do you? Will you be honest with me?"

"Mm, yes. Wait a moment."

"Wait, tell me the truth.

If you make it up and act strangely foolish, it will be awkward when you talk to Aisha later."

"..."

"In any case, it might be hard for me to talk to her.

If I speak ill of her, I think Aisha will cry for some reason."

"Eh!

How did you know...?"

Uranus.... No, wait.

"It was just a guess.

Still, I really don't understand why Aisha would cry."

He didn't do anything to Aisha, he was just talking about me and Aisha, Aisha's eyes were red, I found it hard to talk to him, and so on. Sure enough, this guy was also speaking ill of himself, to the point where the person in front of him was crying.

"We didn't talk that much, but..."

Meleoron was barely steady and started to speak. I listened quietly.

…………

Hearing that Aisha gave me a massage when she woke up, that there was a problem with Aisha and Seam clinging to me, and what I and Aisha were thinking—

I was thrown into a topic that made my head ache, and I inadvertently interrupted.

"I think Aisha is a friend.

Should I do that?"

"... Sorry.

About that, I was just thinking. That's all."

"..."

I asked again what the reason was for Aisha wanting to change gender, pointed out that I and Aisha are very similar, like a mirror, and told her I was curious about the conversation with that couple—

"This is about you," he said.

"In this case, you are Uranus, not Aisha."

"..."

Scratching my head, I could only say I shouldn't have asked, but I was the first one to start asking. I have no choice now.

"... I'm comfortable, so I'm done, right?

Really. What kind of person says that?"

"Wait a minute, I am—"

"I'm angry that you said that, but it didn't even make a Jajanken sound.

About me.

Aisha, it's as if you are talking about yourself."

"Maybe..."

"That's right, if you speak ill of me after saying that I and Aisha look alike, that's how it is.

No matter how strong Aisha is, you wouldn't misunderstand me, would you?

Is that child still 14 years old? Don't just say crazy things to hurt a girl."

"Sorry...

I didn't mean to say that to that child either."

"I know.

... It's not anyone's fault. To put it bluntly, I am bad."

"No, no. That's—"

"You must be angry because I'm taking this half-hearted attitude. Aisha and Seam.

A man or a woman, make it clear which one.

By the way, I want to be clear too."

"That's where you're wrong!"

"There is no difference.

... The reason I call out to Aisha might be because she is a bit like me.

Maybe you can understand me.

As a result, I've been pushing everyone around, making them a mess, and making them strange.

I mean it when I say this. I am the worst."

"So it's different..."

"... This situation has been going on for a long time.

It doesn't look like it just started. That is why I... cannot make friends with anyone.

I want to do something about it, but I am powerless."

"I am...

I am very worried about you..."

"Ha...

…………

I cannot talk to Seam like this. I am just worried about you."

"..."

I temporarily chose my words for the completely depressed Meleoron.

"I am fine, rest assured, I will not give up halfway.

Rather than that, it is Aisha right now. It might be better to consider canceling the Dorias Departure."

"I'm sorry..."

"Don't be too depressed, you too. I will tell Seam.

Whenever you feel unwell, please feel free to tell me.

If I am in a strange mood, I don't think I can participate in the competition."

Meleoron stared at me with teary eyes.

"What?"

"... You know. When I tell you not to worry about yourself, you only worry about people.

I hate the kind of things you do.... Perhaps Aisha and Seam feel the same."

"..."

This is my nature. I cannot fix it right now."

I shrugged.... I was surprised at how foolish I was.

Now, I have to think about how to talk to the two of them. I am worried about that couple.

"Are you sure you're okay? Shouldn't you have stopped Dorias today?"

"No, no, it's fine.

I really have nothing."

I waved to Bell, but I couldn't stop him from worrying.

In the game corner, I gathered with Seam, Bell, and Motarike, who returned with uneasy faces. Although I was worried, I just accidentally cried. It was no big deal, so I was in trouble. I don't feel ashamed.

"Maybe we should postpone the Departure time.

It looks like you were arguing over there too."

Hearing what the classmate said, I looked toward the other end of the corridor. I couldn't help but feel that the two were arguing about something. I was also curious, and Seam was also looking at you anxiously.

"Seam, I have nothing to do with you.

If you want to hear the story, you can come back."

"Yes...

But wait a moment."

Kobunda and Seam must have realized that if they were around, the conversation would be more difficult.... What are you talking about, I started to worry too.

I think this is what we talked about earlier while in the Hot Spring.... But, I don't know if it's okay for Uranus to do this. If what you said is the truth... but if you lied, he will find out.

While doing so, Uranus and the others returned. Bell and Motarike were by his side, so Meleoron wore a hood to cover his eyes. Come to think of it, it still wasn't resolved...

"I want to calm down and talk, so let's go back to the room first.

Bell and the others, please wait in the room."

"Yeah, I understand."

Bell and the others agreed without asking anything. From now on, I'm sorry...

The four of them returned to the room without a word. Hmm. The Kotatsu calmed me down, but because I was busy, it was awkward...

"..."

Hmm...

I just heard about what Meleoron did to Aisha while at the Hot Spring."

"... Is that so?"

"What are you talking about?"

Seam, who understood the situation the least, asked naturally. Uranus looked a bit troubled,

"Although the story is long, that's how it is. Honestly, it's not a good story, so I'm a bit overwhelmed, but...

First of all, I was massaged by Aisha for some reason in the morning."

"After all, what is that?"

"Oh no...

Did you just give me a massage? Aisha."

"Yes, yes. That's right.

I thought I would give you a massage instead of waking you up."

"Aisha, do you rub Uranus every morning?"

"No, no, impossible!"

"I happened to sleep with you this morning, so I just thought I should wake you up."

"Foon."

"Then, what should I do about Aisha and Seam being so clingy to me?"

"Hm?

What do you mean?"

"Meleoron, do you want me to explain?"

"……I'll leave it to you.

I think it's up to you to decide somehow."

"Mm……

Seam. Why are you hugging me?"

"Eh, that is……"

"Me.

Why?"

"No.

……I hate it, I hate it, I like it."

Should I say it now, Seam...

Mm. Uranus sighed in an easy-to-understand way.

"Meleoron.

Is this your fault?"

"Yes……"

"If you feel there is a problem, discuss it with Seam; I don't care.

Next.

……Hm, ah.

What was the next topic you mentioned? I'm sure..."

"……Why did Aisha use the Hormone Biscuit?"

"Big sister!!"

"I am truly sorry!"

"Seam, calm down.

……Mm, it's not unreasonable to be angry about this.

I asked about this a while ago; you asked too much about personal matters."

"Yes……"

I am uncomfortable.... because what I said was dishonest, and even more narrow-minded.

"That is the problem.

After saying that Aisha and I look alike, I said another bad thing.

Seam. Last night, I said a lot to persuade Bell, didn't I?"

"Yes……"

"So, well, I talked about this and that with Aisha.

To be honest, I am not a good person either. I cannot act according to what I told Aisha.

So, when Aisha mentioned this, Meleoron retorted that he wasn't good at it either."

"Yes, yes."

"Meleoron originally meant to say it to me, but because Aisha and I were talking about our similarities, Aisha felt she was being told.

Mm…… that is what I mean.

However, I just think it might be like that; I don't actually know."

"……

That's about it. I personally have some thoughts...

I'm sorry for bothering you."

"Yes, yes?

But big sister is the bad guy, right?"

"Seam, don't make Meleoron the bad guy.

Either way, this is because I am the problem, because the way I acted made people speak in a bad way.

Aisha doesn't need to worry, it would be fine if Meleoron also apologized."

"……Is Uranus okay with that?"

"I believe Meleoron is right.

Seam, did you hear what I said?

I am very satisfied with my current life, so I am finished."

"Yeah…… he said."

"Me too, tell me."

"……

Uranus, what are you doing 'wow'-ing for?"

When asked, he looked away from us. Biting your lip,

"……

I can't tell if it's a man or a woman, it's half-baked."

────It was the first time I saw Seam truly angry.

Uranus wrapped his arms around Seam's body, and Seam, provoked, tried to stand up. Creak, creak! The Kotatsu shook.

"Seam!

……Your sister wasn't wrong."

"But!!"

"Fine.

……I'm glad you're angry, but Meleoron didn't tell me directly.

I just happened to want to talk to you about our small talk in the bathroom."

Seam shook his head violently,

"I'm not convinced!"

"Seam...

I don't like it this way, because I like it too. I can't help it, I'm just dizzy.

I don't think it's okay. So—"

"Sorry, sorry……!"

"Big sister! Why are you bad-mouthing Uranus!"

"No, that's not what I meant……"

Meleoron finally burst into tears. Seam was also lured in and started crying. Uranus looked at the two of them with a distressed expression.

……What should I do? Because of me, I messed up. I……

"Aisha…… please don't blame yourself.

Because you aren't bad."

Uranus's gentle voice made me cry again.

"Sorry…… I……"

Through the gaps between my hands covering my face, I could see Uranus looking down. ……It has already turned into a big deal. I've hurt everyone. What should I do...

How long have you been doing this?

I kept crying until I finally calmed down. Uranus whispered.

"……I will reach a conclusion soon."

When I lifted my face, Uranus, with a sense of tragedy, showed a weary expression.

"Because I know I must be clear.

There is a limit to conveniently wandering around. I don't want to force everyone, because I am the same way."

"Uranus is...

You want to be a girl who eats Biscuit, right?"

Uranus nodded at Seam's question.

"I don't like men. ——I still have the same feeling.

But……

I can't even sort out whether I should correctly use the feelings of men and women.

……I don't like it, but sometimes I wonder if it's okay to be a man now."

My chest stung and pricked.... I know it's just my imagination.

"I will reach a conclusion.

……But Aisha. This has nothing to do with you."

I couldn't look Uranus in the eyes. Compared to him, I couldn't help but feel dirty; he doesn't know how much he has suffered. Please don't look at me like that...

"No matter what answer I give...

Don't let that drag you down."

I…… couldn't answer anything.