“I like you.”

As soon as he heard that sentence come out of his close friend's mouth, My eyes widened. Looking at him with disbelieving eyes People like him will like me? I looked into his eyes, his eyes were very sincere. It shows that what he said is true. Silence builds up. It was so quiet that I could hear the other person's breathing.

He stared at me like that. As if waiting for me to say something But I don't know what to say. Because I had just had someone confess my love for the first time. Importantly, that person was also a 'man'.

"is..."

“Would you please join me?” A low voice with a slight hint of hope spoke up before I could say anything. Hearing that, I really don't know what to do. I'm not gay, but I don't hate the third gender.

The era has changed. People's attitudes are more open. I'm a new person. You can accept these things. I also have friends who are dating men. They look very happy. There may be some quarrels. In the end, they came back to reconcile. When my friend confessed her love, I was also at that event. But I never thought I would encounter something like this myself.

I looked at him again. If I remember correctly Didn't he just break up with his girlfriend a few months ago? His ex-girlfriend was even a woman. The reason why you asked to date me probably wasn't because you were heartbroken to the point of losing your mind.

“Please, I really like you.”

Should I..believe him? Someone once told me that If we want to have love, we have to take risks. Because that person may be our soul mate. It's okay to be disappointed. Consider it a lesson.

And what about me? Should I give it a try? Because I have good feelings for him too.

“Okay, I can date you.” In the end, I chose to take the risk.

As soon as he heard my answer, he smiled widely. His eyes were filled with joy. That made me smile along with him. Even though normally I'm a person who has difficulty smiling. Always making faces. They are the ones who rarely greet anyone first and are accused of being arrogant. But really it's not at all. I'm just not very good at human relations.

I don't dare to get close to anyone. I'm afraid I'll make him dislike me. Not daring to develop a relationship with anyone beyond friends This is the first time I dared to take a risk.

And for the first time that is buried deep in my heart

The mobile phone's ringtone sounded. Wake me up from my slumber I got up and grabbed it, a little upset. Even though it's actually a holiday Who is calling to disturb my sleep?

'Akasaya Shiryo'

Is that the pillow?

"Good morning" as soon as you press accept The deep voice of the other party cut in before I could say anything.

“Oh..good morning,” I replied in a slightly sleepy voice. Along with yawning, I'm so sleepy. I shouldn't have stayed up late watching anime last night. Damn it.

“Huh, did that sound just when you woke up?”

“Um,” I answered shortly. Raise your hand and rub your eyes. Next, lightly pat your cheek. Try not to fall asleep in the air.

“Sir, are you free today?” Huh..what? Are you free? It should be free. Because normally on Sunday I don't go anywhere.

"I'm free. Why?"

“I would like to invite you to travel. I'll be waiting at the station. See you at ten, bye.”

“Ah.. wait..!” I didn't have time to answer. The other party had already hung up. Plus make an appointment yourself. He didn't even ask me if I was going.

“Sigh..” I sighed, probably having no choice but to go. I closed my eyes and looked at the time on the mobile screen. Four numbers in a row tell the time. nine thirty minutes

Another half hour...

You're not going to let me prepare anything, right?!!

Come on, because it usually takes me five minutes to shower and get dressed. But the distance between my house and the train station is quite far. And the bicycle that I normally ride just ran up to say hello to an electric pole. As a result, the bicycle wheels died in the line of duty. If I hadn't been so absent-minded at that time...

My name is 'Kyousei Hiren' and I'm a second-year student at a high school. I don't have many friends. Because human relations are not very good I just decided to date someone the other day. And who is this person who hasn't shown his head yet? I lifted my wristwatch and looked at it.

The hand pointed out that it was already eleven o'clock.

Why would I rush out? (Wha)

As I was about to call and yell at him. A familiar deep voice rang out.

"Sorry. I have urgent business to attend to." The owner of the voice stopped next to me. Panting from exhaustion

Looks like he's rushing over...

“Um, no problem.” I put my phone in my pocket. I feel a little annoyed that he didn't tell me beforehand that he would be late. But I thought about it. Maybe it's so urgent that you don't have time to call. Sigh..never mind.

"I'll make you some crepes to make amends. Come on, let's go." Shiryo smiled before grabbing my wrist and dragging them along.

Both sides of the road are decorated with trees that bloom pale pink to almost white. Sakura petals flutter with the passing wind. The fragile flower fell to the ground. The shadows of two people walked side by side. Looking from afar, it may seem like a comfortable picture. If you can't hear the conversation

“Oh...why are you stealing my crepes? I have my own!” Hiren turned around to dodge the large man next to him who was reaching towards his crepe.

“Well, yours looks more delicious. Please give me one word." The tall man's eyes widened. Make a pitiful begging sound

“Oh,” the owner of the caramel-colored hair immediately handed the crepe over to Shiryo to take a sip. Before this guy does something more disgusting to his eyeballs, this guy is so big that he makes a face like that. Take a look at your own figure.

“Really delicious, let's share.”

"No...I won't trade," Hiren said, continuing to walk while ignoring the deep, childish voice beside him.

“Heartless, next time I won't treat you.”

“Oh...what does this have to do with it? Besides, today you were completely wrong. The appointment was 10:30 and it would be 11:10 before he showed up.” Eyes the color of bark flickered at Shiryo in disapproval. What's wrong with this doctor?

“Oh..I thought I forgot. Hireen has such a good memory.” Shiryo smiled dryly. I got really angry.

“Huh..”

“Come on, let's finish walking. Where should we go next? Is it a zoo?”

“You see me as a child?”

“He's a child, looking at his height... Hey!” A tall man wearing dog gear immediately ran away. with Hiren chasing behind. This idiot keeps talking about his height. Don't stay!!

After being hit twice (the rest were all dodged), Shiryo took Hiren out for a boat ride as revenge for interfering with the height of a man who wasn't up to standard height.

Seeing that the other party looked at the surroundings relaxedly. I felt a lot more relieved. It looks like Hirenna has gotten over her anger at him. Hiren's weak point is this. He is a person who likes a relaxed atmosphere. close to nature If you are near water and wind, you will feel especially good.

Shiryo looked at the person sitting across from him. There are many things that other people find strange. But for him Hiren is just an ordinary person. There was no alienation from anyone at all. It's just that those people refused to approach me...no. To be precise, this guy wouldn't approach other people himself.

I don't know what's going on inside my heart that makes me a person like this.

Hiren was cheerful before. When we met again, he became quiet, rarely spoke, and rarely socialized. He liked Hiren's smile. It makes people who see it feel comfortable. But now he hardly saw it anymore. Shiryo had told Hiren often. Tell me to smile. With a dead face like this, who will approach after finishing speaking?

Hiren looked at him with bark-colored eyes. Then collect your things and go home.

“...Ryo....Shiryo. You crazy Shiryo!”

The small man's call brought Shiryo's consciousness back to the present. A cute, sullen face. Did he accidentally make Hiren's penis rise again?

“What's wrong with you? I haven't heard you calling for a long time. Look, where has this floated to? I don't know how to row a boat. What will you do if the boat capsizes? I'm not even strong enough to swim...mumbling.” After that, Hiren went into mumbling mode alone. It was so soft that I couldn't understand what he was complaining about. And it looks like it's going to keep getting longer.

"Oh..I'm sorry. You can stop complaining." Hearing this. Hiren then looked up at the other person. and then agreed to keep quiet “I'll take you back,” he said, and the tall figure hurriedly rowed the boat back to shore.

It was quite a long time before we could get the boat back to shore. Because Shiryo himself didn't know where he had gotten to. As soon as he got ashore, he was stunned by Hiren for a while. Until I had to find something sweet to stuff in my mouth, so I stopped. The two continued to sit and talk for a while. Then they dispersed.

As soon as I reached my room I almost went straight to sprawling on the bed and fell asleep even though I hadn't showered yet. Today I feel exhausted. Even if I mumble and shouted at him sometimes But actually I was really tense. I've never gone out with just the two of them like this before. Rolling around for a while, I decided to get up and take a shower. If you don't shower, you'll definitely rot.

After taking a shower and getting dressed, he came out and spread out on the bed. His hand reached out and grabbed the mobile phone that had been ringing with notifications since just now. When I opened it, I almost jumped out of bed.

Shiryo managed to send me dozens of messages. When I opened it and read the main idea, there was only 'Why don't you answer my phone?' 'If I don't talk to you before I go to bed, I will die!' 'Call me back. Otherwise, I'll be upset.' Is this guy...all grown up? I read and smiled. I found it funny..just cute.

After reading it all, I called him back. Less than three seconds later the call was picked up.

“I thought I wouldn't call anymore. I'm waiting until my gums are dry.”

"So? You know, it's better if I don't call you... I'll call you back, that's all."

“D..Wait! Where are you going in such a hurry? Let's stay and talk first.”

"What are you talking about? See you today."

“So what? Talk to me first. I want to talk to you.” The other party started to cry like a child. He's really big, but his personality doesn't match his size at all.

“Alright, give it ten minutes. I am going to bed"

“Is that all..”

“We won't talk or we won't talk, if we don't talk we will hang up,” I threatened, preparing to hang up.

“K..Talk!” His voice was a little frantic. Then he started helping me, talking idly with no meaning. I rolled over on the bed. while listening to the other party speak

So sleepy...

My consciousness slowly drifted away. I feel like it's morning again. My mobile phone fell next to my pillow and the battery was dead. I don't know when I fell asleep. And what about Shiryo...will he be angry at me?