*Next day*
*Classroom*
*Tadano POV*
I was chatting with Komi-San, strangely he was much more accessible than the day before.
She even greeted me on her own initiative.
Although it seems something simple, it was something really surprising to me.
Komi-San rarely starts a conversation.
This filled me with a feeling of pride,
It was as if a father saw his little one take his first steps.
Unable to contain my excitement, I showered Komi-San with praise.
This made the girl get nervous and after a few minutes she ran away.
I couldn't help but smile at her action and my smile only widened as I remembered her embarrassed expression.
I think I have a problem...
We spent a lot of class talking through little paper notes.
It was fun, it was like a world just for the two of us and that was until at some point Najimi noticed our little exchange of roles and wanted to join.
In order not to leave them out, Komi-San also joined Agari and Inaka.
Thanks to the help and insistence of Agari and Komi, Inaka is now a little more open and a little less shy as they discover her countryside origins.
Everything was happy until Najimi mentioned the Wandering Musician.
Apparently I had become popular enough to be part of the daily gossip at school.
Rumors were spreading and everyone wanted to know the true identity of the Wandering Musician. According to Najimi Many experts had tried to identify me, but unfortunately my Camouflage skill and my poor internet presence had made me discreet enough not to be recognized.
Everyone was eager to meet me or see my live performances.
Many who witnessed them personally reported sensations they had never experienced before.
This spread the word and thus the curiosity of the masses was attracted.
According to Najimi, people had formed vigil groups and would alert each other if I appeared, so that everyone would gather at my location to confirm the rumors.
That reminded me that lately the crowds were forming faster and faster.
According to Najimi, the interest was so great that even some members of the police and local politicians were interested in the experience.
That reminds me, I never thought about it so seriously. But why did the police never try to stop me even when they filled the places where I was?
With what Najimi said I will assume that they also became my fans.
That feeds my ego a little.
"I think you forget who does all the work during presentations."
*cough*
Let's not think about the details.
When the first break came, Najimi showed us one of the recordings of my presentations.
It was a recording of when I did the GOKURAKU Jodo Dance.
Seeing me dance and sing in the video made the girls cheer up.
Heck even Komi-San was unconsciously swaying back and forth to the rhythm of my dance.
It was a nice thing to see and we all looked at her for a moment.
Sensing our gazes, Komi-San stopped and began to tremble nervously.
We all just smiled at her.
When the break ended Komi-san was still rocking to the rhythm of my song.
And she hummed it quietly to herself.
Everyone in the class noticed this but no one said anything.
Everyone was just feasting their eyes on Komi-San's cute appearance.
After a couple of classes Komi-San threw me a piece of paper again.
Komi: "Tadano-Kun… Wouldn't you like to go see a performance of the Wandering Musician Together?"
*Noise*
*Crack*
*Shock*
Impossible.
Who are you and what have you done with my Shy Komi-San who would even struggle for hours just to say hello on her account!
Where do I get so much courage from and even more so is she really aware of what she has written and the implication that it entails.
Look at the paper very carefully, fully analyzing the contents on it.
Then I looked at Komi-San.
Sensing my gaze she quickly dove into her book to prevent me from seeing her expression.
But it was too late, I could clearly see his embarrassed expression, but longing for an answer.
And if that wasn't all she could still see how red her ears were from her embarrassment.
Damn she was very cute.
Well today I will give it to her.
I'll give her the gift I've been saving all this time.
If that doesn't earn me your love, I don't know what will!
While I was having those thoughts in my head the familiar doorbell rang.
*Ding*
Main Mission (Activated): "The Love of the Lonely Beauty"
Description: You have reached a critical point in your destiny and your actions will determine the possible variants in it. It's time to get what was yours from the beginning. However, the moment is still very early. What will be the changes that the derailment of destiny will bring. It's time to find out.
Objective: "Obtain Komi Shouko's Love Confession"
Reward: Attention of "The Arrow Through Hearts (Cupid)", unlocking a random skill of the Path you choose.
Wow this is surprising, well it's time to put our cards on the table. But before that let's look at Komi-San's Information, I've been afraid all this time what he would show me.
[Information]
[Name: Komi Shouko
Age: 16
Relationship: Friend
Life: 150/150
Afflictions: Communicative Disorder.
– 50% to the speed of Speech – 50% to self-esteem + 50% to depressive thoughts.
Affection: 89% – (A very deep love, dangerously close to an Obsession)
Statistics:
Strength: 6
Agility: 7
Intelligence: 7
Resistance: 6
Vitality: 6
Charisma: 9
Luck: 10
[Skills]
Aura of Nobility: You exude beauty and elegance, everyone who does not know you thoroughly will have the instinct to adore and respect you when they see you, all your movements will always be perfect and elegant in the eyes of common people.
Cooking – Advanced: Food with a Delicious Flavor, Specialty (Meatloaf)
Chosen of Lady Luck: If something has to do with your luck, rest assured that you will obtain the most beneficial result for you.
Aura of Improvement: "Voluntarily or involuntarily, the people around you will begin to improve themselves.
Competitiveness: Choose an opponent and the more you compete with him, you will gradually grow enough to match him or possibly surpass him.
Photographic memory: You will rarely forget anything and you will remember everything in great detail.
Likes: her family, Tadano, her friends, cats, helping those in need, sweets.
Dislikes: thunder, her inability to communicate, loneliness.]
…
This is incredible. Well, I knew that at some point I could make Komi-San fall in love with me, but thinking about it and having it are two very different things.
Look at me, I have the love of the School Madonna.
This inflates my ego a bit haha.
Well let's end these stupid thoughts.
"Answer his question… you've been lost in useless thoughts for 5 minutes."
Shit…
Tadano: "Of course I would be interested but before that I want to introduce you to someone."
Komi was very excited to read that she would introduce him to someone. She automatically linked the word "Introduce" with "Possible Friends."
Her eyes shone like a pair of bright stars and she quickly wrote a piece of paper.
Komi: "Tell me! Tell me who they are! I want to know!"
I couldn't help but let out a giggle, she was too cute. This childish behavior added a touch of cuteness to her already pretty appearance.
I couldn't help but reach out and press her cheeks.
Tadano: "You'll know in the second break, content your impatience for now my little impatient kitten∼" I whispered in her ear.
So that soon after she would hide in her book, very ashamed of my words and actions.
I could feel hundreds of piercing glances but I ignored them.
*Ding Dong*
The bell rang and the second break arrived.
I told Komi-San to wait and went to bring Nene and Kaede.
They both gladly accepted and we went to Komi.
She trembled for a moment upon recognizing the duo but after letting out a sigh she calmed down and showed her notebook.
Komi: "Good afternoon, I'm Komi Shouko, nice to meet you. "Otori-San and Onemine-San"
Nene: "PFFT HAHAHAHA that with that formal tone Komi-San. Just tell me Nene, that's enough, Oh right... and nice to meet you too" Nene said in a cheerful tone as she extended one of her hands, which Komi took and shook.
Nene smiled when she saw that the greeting was well received.
Komi-San also smiled as he sensed Nene's good intentions and shook her hand.
Kaede: "Ara∼ but it's the rumored Komi Shouko… Nice to meet you… I'm Otori Kaede…" Kaede said while she put her hands together as if she were saying a prayer.
Her aura was calm as always and she also had the cheerful smile of hers.
The trio of girls began to talk. First were their day-to-day experiences and then they passed on to their families.
I remained in place without disturbing the trio but attentive to any problem.
When the break was about to end, the trio promised to meet to talk another time.
It was nice to see Komi-San talking to other people and the most impressive thing is that Kaede got Komi-San to talk to her using her own voice.
That's really amazing.
When school ended, Komi-San asked me to accompany her to her house.
Accept immediately.
I didn't expect anything from her.
But this would be the perfect opportunity to deliver her gift.
When the departure arrived, I said goodbye to the duo while she said goodbye to her friends.
As we walked to her house we chatted about the day's events.
Again Komi-San showed her deep interest in the Wandering Musician.
She began practicing the movements she saw and learned. She showed them to me like a child would who wanted to show off her new toy.
Noticing her actions, Komi-San became embarrassed and expressed her apologies for her shameful behavior.
While we were chatting we came across a Takoyaki stand.
I decided to buy some to entertain Komi-San.
She thanked me and eat some Takoyaki as we walk.
I talked to Komi-San about plans to go out with the others.
She was happy and added her ideas.
Our talk was happy and pleasant until it ended when we arrived in front of her house.
When we were in front of her house she looked at me intently.
I knew what she was trying to say.
But before that I said.
Tadano: "Komi-San, can you close your eyes for a moment?"
Komi was surprised but nodded and closed her eyes.
Then I took the huge cat plush out of my space ring and placed it in front of her face.
With everything ready I said.
Tadano: "Okay now open them."
When she opened her eyes, the first thing Komi saw was the cute cartoon face of her stuffed animal.
While I was still disconcerted, I took the stuffed animal's paw and pressed it.
Making it meow.
Plush: "Nyan∼"
Komi was stunned for a second but after a *Puff* KomiCat made her appearance and forcefully grabbed the cat stuffed animal.
she looked at the stuffed animal and than me periodically, she was doing this for about 5 minutes until she excitedly asked in her voice.
Komi: "T… t-this is…"
Tadano: "If you are right, this is a gift for you and at the same time it is an apology for all the time I couldn't be with you and made you feel alone. Now to make up for my lack you have this little friend here. Now every time you feel alone this little friend here will accompany you. So forgive me for all the sadness I made you feel, from now on I will try harder to be a suitable "Friend" for you.
I said as I approached her and placed one of my hands on her cheek.
Having said this, I said goodbye and left her house.
I could feel a deep gaze coming from the door.
I swore I saw a second Komi staring at me from the crack in the door.
It must have been my imagination.
Well the task is completed.
Now we just have to wait for tomorrow's reaction.
Even though the skill tells me that she is deeply in love with me, I still feel a little nervous about her response.
Ahh∼can't wait for tomorrow.
I thought as I headed home.
*Komi POV*
It was warm.
It was smooth.
It was nice.
I want to feel it more!
This was given by him…
This smells like him.
Ahh!! Mom was right.
I think I'm in love.
No! I don't think so, I am and not only am I in love, I am deeply in love with you Tadano Hitohito.
Your voice, Your gestures, the way you treat me.
The feeling of security and reliability I have when I am around you.
I stayed there in front of my house.
With a smile on my blushing face.
Completely lost in thought as I rubbed my face against the nice gift he gave me, smelling the scent of him lingering on it.
Thoughts about how to attract his attention flooded my mind.
*POV Third person*
Komi Shuuko watched the whole scene from the door.
She was surprised.
The boy was handsome.
As expected from my daughter. She thought to herself.
Not to mention the kid had guts.
She had never seen someone treat Shouko like that.
Not to mention that she completely reacts to her touch.
Shuuko: "Oh my poor girl. You have already completely fallen for him. What should I do, my girl is a novice in things about love, and with her personality she can jump from 0 to 100 in a second. Although I like the idea, I don't think Masayoshi will be very happy that our little girl will make us grandparents at this age. Well I'll just have to hide a few condoms in her backpack, just in case. Tee Hee∼"
Author's Note: Well here is your favorite depressive author, I have news. One day has already passed without an update, this is because this humble man accidentally fell asleep the day before. When I got up in the morning to write the chapter I was informed of a last minute schedule change. Then I was asked to work overtime. And here I am, it's 1 in the morning. I'm hungry, I'm sleepy and I have 12 hours of work behind me. but hey here's the promised chapter! I may be about to die but I won't leave more than a day without an update! It is a promise. Leaving the drama aside, sorry for the lack of chapters. I will make up for it on my break day. For now, I will publish this chapter right now and tomorrow will be when I write it when I get back from work. By the way, the next chapter will be Yamai's. will have sensitive content. you're warned. with that said. Remember to drink plenty of water and that I love you very much. Sincerely your favorite sleepy depressive author.
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