"...So, did we manage to escape?"
"...Maybe? But I've reached my limit"
After desperately running away from Sarasa-san, we hid in a back alley.
As Sarasa-san is bad at sports.
We are able to escape, but I mustn't let my guard down yet.
"I didn't realize that Sarasa-san was a yandere... And she was too scary…"
I never even dreamed that she was such a dangerous woman even though we were dating just recently.
Moreover, she never listens to me.
When she was cold towards me, there were times when I was ignored, but this time, the situation was reversed and it was almost unbearable.
"What are you going to do now?"
"..."
"No way, have you got no plan?
She is right, I escaped without a plan.
Well, it's not surprising that I can't think straight when I encounter something like that.
"Anyway, as a countermeasure, we should look for a place to rest at..."
"That's right. In that case, I have a plan."
"...Eh? Do you have a plan?"
"Come on, follow me and you'll see."
As there was no point in staying in the alleyway.
I nodded and followed Kurusu-san, hoping that Sarasa-san wouldn't find us on the way.
"Come on, here."
"...This place?"
We arrived in front of an apartment.
No, wait. I don't think it's right...
"That's the apartment where I live. You can hide at my place."
"Are you sure?..."
"Of course. You should stay here until everything cools down."
Certainly, if I stay here the risk of being found is much lower but is it really a good plan?
Even though we've been best friends for a long time, we're still a man and a woman.
Or is it possible that she didn't see me as a man?
This is going to give me a critical blow!
"Well, wouldn't it be better if I stayed in my room?"
"Eh? that's a naive idea you got there. That woman is so obsessed with you, you know? She's so obsessed with you that she'll try to find out where you live first. So it's better not to do that now, at least not for the rest of the day."
"Don't say scary things..."
"Don't underestimate a yandere, okay?"
I know what a yandere is, but I've never actually met one before, so I don't know much about them.
But when I saw Sarasa-san today, I knew for sure that she was a yandere.
I don't know what she's going to do to me.
"A yandere will do anything. Like stalking, confinement, restraint, killing, reverse r*pe..."
I don't think it's good for a girl to say "reverse r*pe."
"Hmmm… I don't care about the details but I do know that, in order to get their love, they will go far as committing a crime. So, don't underestimate a yandere."
"... I-I understand..."
I didn't expect Kurusu-san to teach me about yandere.
However, Sarasa-san might really do that!
Just the thought of Sarasa-san doing such a thing sent a chill down my spine.
"You'd better hide here for the rest of the day. And take care of the future, okay?'
"And if you need any help you can contact me."
At Kurusu-san's suggestion, I decided to stay in her room for a day.
In fact, an internet cafe or manga cafe would probably be better, but I've just started working and don't want to spend money on unnecessary things.
Kurusu-san continued to pull me by the hand and stopped at a room that seemed to be her room.
She unlocked the door and opened it.
"Come in, There's nothing much inside, though."
"Sorry for the intrusion."
"What are you nervous about?"
"No, no, I'm not nervous."
"Your voice doesn't sound right, and it seems like you have difficulty walking."
Ha, I was careless!
Wait, it can't be helped, right?
I've never been in a woman's room before because Sarasa-san forbade me to go to a girl's room and I didn't have any other girls that I was close to.
I'm sure anyone would be nervous, right?... Who am I talking to?
"Hmm? Well, whatever. Hurry up and get in! Don't let her see you!"
"Don't scare me! All right, I'm going in!"
While Kurusu-san is pushing my back I'm forced my way inside.
But then I heard Kurusu-san muttering something to herself behind me.
"... This is my chance."
"Hmm? What chance?"
"Nothing, nothing! Take off your shoes and get in already!"
"Okay, okay, don't push me!"
But I think I heard a word that bothered me a lot, but I'll put that aside for now.
And I'm not going to poke a snake out of it's bush.
I took off my shoes at the entrance, and I was stunned when I saw the interior of the room
"..Hey Kurusu-san?"
"What?
"Why is there nothing in your room?"
Yes, there was absolutely nothing in her room.
Wait, her room had basic furniture though.
But there were no stuffed animals or posters of her favorite idols that a girl of her age would have.
Certainly, this room didn't feel anything like a girl's room. Instead, it gave off an odd feeling.
"Haha. I don't have a hobby of keeping too many luxury items in my room. It would get in the way when cleaning. Oh, are you disappointed?"
"No, I didn't. I was just a little surprised."
"That's good. Why don't you sit on the sofa? I'll make you some tea."
"Sure, no problem."
I sat down on the sofa as I was told.
When I look at it again, it certainly gives off an odd feeling.
She has always said that her hobby is sleeping, and I also don't think she has any other hobbies.
"...?"
While I'm still examining the room, I saw a door that seemed to be connected to another room.
I can't help but wonder what's in there?
As there was a bed, a desk, a chest of drawers, and a kitchen in here, I assumed this was the only room she had, but if that was the case, what was over there?"
I know it's wrong, but I'm strangely curious about it.
So I finally called out for her.
"Hey, Kurusu-san?"
"Hmm? Wait a minute, I'm bringing you some tea."
"No, I'm not asking for tea… Can I ask what's in that room?"
"Oh, you're asking me that?"
Kurusu-san came over holding a cup of tea in both hands with a look of dismay on her face.
Seeing her I hurriedly said, "I'm just curious so I thought to ask you..."
"So, do you normally step into the maiden's room?"
(TLN: Or, "Is it reasonable to act disrespectfully in the Young Lady's flower garden?"
In Jp it's rude to enter a house with shoes on bc it's dirty so, 土足で踏み込むような真似をする is a metaphor for an act of rudeness/discourtesy.")
"... M-maiden?"
"Hey, that reaction would probably shock me, too."
Since she has been sleeping lying down and looks so lethargic. I guess I can't help but feel the other way
"By the way, I can't get into that room because it's locked and I lost the key."
"Why bother with the key?"
"I don't want someone to break into that room, you know. Besides, I'd be embarrassed if my other friends saw me there.."
"Do you have any friends besides me?"
"Hoho? It looks like you're ready for that yandere to take you into custody, huh?"
"I'm sorry!"
I apologize by bowing my head.
It's true that my comment may have lacked a bit of delicacy.
But I was honestly surprised to find out that she had another friend.
I always felt like she has always been alone.
Well, there's nothing better than having a friend. It's a relief for me.
"I'm so relieved. Well, let's have a strategy meeting over a cup of tea, shall we?"
"Oh, I hope we can come up with a good idea."
For now, let's put aside what's bothering us for the moment and move our minds to the problem at hand: How to deal with the Yandere Sarasa-san."
I started a discussion with Kurusu-san while drinking tea.