A Very Popular Idol Classmate Has Taken a Liking to Me, A Person Who Doesn’t Want to Work for Whole Life

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“What a curious girl……
Well, I hope I can satisfy your curiosity.” (Rintaro)

 

The truth is, I'm not in the habit to fool around――――

 

The dark side of me was about to show itself again.

Pushing it down, I opened my mouth.

 

“It's not a complicated story.
My father was a workaholic, as everyone around him would say.
He never came home more than a few times a year.
I've heard that even on the day I was born, he prioritized his work.” (Rintaro)

“……” (Rei)

“So, I was lonely, but it wasn't hard for me.
――――If only my mother had been with me.” (Rintaro)

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I felt another twinge of pain in my heart.

But it was somewhat better just to have someone in front of me to listen to me.

 

“When I was in the fifth grade……
my mother walked out of the home as I was coming back from school.” (Rintaro)

 

Sorry for this, I just want to be free――――.

 

I still dreamed of my mother's back as she told me that without turning around.

“Please don't go”.

I couldn't even say that, so I just watched in amazement as the person who was my mother left.

 

“In the end, she just tired of taking care of me.
And I'm sure she was also tired of my father leaving everything to her.
――――Ever since then, I've been a little allergic to my mother.
So when Nikaido asked me “Did you learn that from your mother?”, I got upset.
And, that's all my story.” (Rintaro)

“I, see……” (Rei)

“As I thought, it was a boring story, right? ……The coffees are getting cold.
I'll go make some fresh.” (Rintaro)

 

I got up from the sofa, grabbing my cup and hers.

That time, for some reason, Rei grabbed my arm and made me sit back down on the couch.

She pulled the arm of bewildered me, holding it and drawing it closer toward her.

 

“I'm not, going anywhere.” (Rei)

“……What are you talking about?” (Rintaro)

“I'm not leaving you, even if you tell me to go away.
I won't make Rintaro feel lonely.” (Rei)

“What the heck are you, a kindergartener?” (Rintaro)

 

On the contrary, Rei was looking at me with a very serious face.

She was serious about this.

 

I wonder why, this lass can be so earnest about me.

 

I can't help but feel that I'm being treated with more affection than just a caretaker and his employer anymore, or is that just my imagination?

But anyway, for now――――

 

“Thanks, Rei.
I'm feeling a little better now.” (Rintaro)

“That so.
Then I'm glad.” (Rei)

 

Rei smiled, feeling relieved.

As I regained my composure, I realized how close she was to me after all this time.

I felt a soft, squishy sensation against my arm. (PTW/N: hmmmmm…( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°))

That's no surprise.
She's holding my arm upon herself, after all.

So it can't be helped.

 

“……
Rei, isn't it time to let go?” (Rintaro)

“I told you I'm not going anywhere.” (Rei)

“You don't need to stick close to me! I'm a healthy high school boy myself, you know!” (Rintaro)

“What a weird tone, interesting.
But I certainly don't want to be sultry.” (Rei)

 

Perhaps sensing my desperation from my slurred tone, Rei gently let go of my arm.

That was a close one.
My heart almost exploded regardless of what had happened up to now.

 

“That's right.
I've told you the other day that I'm aiming to become a full-time househusband, right?” (Rintaro)

“Yup, you have.” (Rei)

“It's a dream that grew out of my mother's leave.
I don't like my mother, but I also don't like my father who neglected us.
I don't want to live a life like my father! As a result, I decided to become the opposite.” (Rintaro)

 

I had already heard how Rei came to be an idol.

So I thought I'd tell her too.

 

“You said that you respect people who work hard to achieve whatever dream they have, but I'm sorry that my motivation for going for it is……such a stupid thing.” (Rintaro)

“It doesn't matter what kind of motivation you have for your dream.
In the end, it's about whether or not it can support the person until they achieve their dream.
If Rintaro's past helps him run towards his dream, then I think that's fine.” (Rei)

“……
You're making a lot of sense, yes.
There's no room for argument.” (Rintaro)

“I have to show that I'm smart once in a while.” (Rei)

“Does it have anything to do with you being smart?” (Rintaro)

 

Her silly remarks――――no, maybe she didn't mean to be silly at all, made me laugh uncontrollably.

The only time I can laugh like this outside of my own family is when I'm with Yukio.

Maybe I had unintentionally opened my heart to Rei.

I had a feeling that from now on, I wouldn't have any more bad dreams.