This classmate of mine called Nitadori adjusted her sights moderately as she continued to chatter
about her pet dog Gonsuke. It is clear that everyone in class is paying attention to the cute
episodes.
If it it were me, I probably won't end up doing such stupid miscues. I wondered as I heard her
words. We're seated rather close, so Nitadori wasn't looking at me. If she's looking at me, I
probably will be looking away.
Nitadori ended her proud introduction of her dog at the opportune time, and then said that
anyone who wished to see the photos could check out her smartphone. This really is a wonderful
appeal.
And looking at this-
Anyone who likes dogs, no matter whether boy or girl, can talk to her regarding that. From there,
she would be able to converse with others. Her self introduction's a stark contrast to a certain
somebody before her, a classic sample.
And in the end, she adds on, "Please take care of me for the next two years".
She lets her long hair dangle to a side of the chair's backrest, and slowly sat down.
At that moment, she was right in front of my sights, and our eyes met for the first time.
I intended to look away, but I couldn't.
"Eh!"
For the earnest face she showed till this past suddenly froze, and she let out a soft shriek. She
turned her face to the corridor, seemingly evading my sights.
This action was ostensibly one of somebody who saw something she should not have. It felt to me
that she would not be this petrified even if she saw a ghost.
After seeing her actions, I slowly turned to the front, and sighed in my heart
I wondered that if my first day was going to be like this, I might as well not repeat my year after
all.
That was why-
"Can I sit beside you?"
I was really shocked when that Nitadori suddenly spoke to me so earnestly.
It was April 10, a Thursday, 3 days after the opening ceremony.
I was seated on the Limited Express back then.