How to lose a girl with a poisonous tongue, starting from 100% likability (Volume 2) - 7 - Epilogue

 

Epilogue

 

It was a refreshing night, a complete change from yesterday. I’m sure I’ll be able to get a good night’s sleep today.

 

I turned on the game to do some high-loboing until I feel sleepy, but the app has started, so I’m just waiting for it to finish. Why is it that it’s only when I’m really ready to go for it! I wonder why there’s always an update just when I’m ready to play it hard.

 

Well, after that, I went back to the classroom and explained to Sunashiro, who was worried about me, about what happened – I summarized Aizawa’s story in a good way, but …… Sunashiro became strangely indifferent to me as soon as he heard what I said. I wonder why?

 

Anyway, this summer is going to be fun. If it’s a preview of the forest school, we might be able to see Himuro in his swimsuit…….well, I guess I’ll just have to choose a bikini.

 

As I was nodding my head while thinking of something stupid ……, I realized something terrible.

 

Well, I don’t think I’ve solved the Shibas case much …….

 

I’m sure the story of my dumping Aizawa is spreading in the blink of an eye in this school. <That Aizawa lost his heart> is the big news.

 

It seems that Aizawa himself is hoping for that, “Now, if I mix this with some melancholy, I can easily reject his confession, which would be great,” he said happily just before leaving for club activities. I’m just a victim. I’m just a victim. I hope that’s not going to happen to you.

 

So what should I do? …… Should I tell the truth to Shiba that Aizawa’s confession was a lie?　But maybe Aizawa seems to know that Shiba has feelings for her, and he seemed to be blatantly avoiding her when they talked about their summer plans. …… maybe it’s better not to do that. …….

 

But Shiba is a nice guy too. ……. To tell you the truth, I’d like to support him, but it seems that Aizawa is averse to love itself from what I’ve heard, so it’s a difficult problem to solve. …….

 

“Well, what should I do ……?”

 

“Well, you can just start by pressing the start button.”

 

“Hmm?　Oh, it’s already finished. Oh, I see the music video is playing. Let’s start with the rest…”

 

“Oh, you mean this stage. Nanna, I remember the location of the hidden container here.

 

“Oh, really?　That’s great…”

 

I’m talking to Nanna naturally at ……. Why am I talking to Nanna naturally at …….?

 

How long have you been here?

 

“Oh, you didn’t notice, I’m sorry to hear that. I’m sorry you didn’t notice. I didn’t want you to think I was in a rut because I always show up in the same way, so I even jumped out of the TV just as the bazooka fires in the music video!

 

I want to see that!　Let’s do it all over again.

 

“So, now that Nanna’s personal life is over, I’ve come to get your regular report, Aito.”

 

“…… Really?”

“I’m planning to enter a tournament for the prize money, and I was wondering if you could help me practice Shadpa. Well, the report is more of a side note.

 

“Well, it’s very good of you to be an honest god.

 

As we were laughing at this silly exchange, I suddenly remembered the topic of Nanna’s involvement,

 

“Oh, by the way, I’ve decided to go to Nanna’s festival with Himuro.”

 

Well, I guess she knows, but just in case. He was proud of himself.

 

Then, Nanna unexpectedly frowned,

 

“Hmm?　A festival?　I forgot to tell you about it, Aito. I completely forgot to tell you… ……”

 

Nanna scratches the back of her head as if she’s having trouble saying something…

 

The next moment, she said the most unbelievable thing.

 

“Listen. Please don’t come to that KoiRai festival with Ryouha. Yes, if you don’t want to insulate yourself from Ryouha!

 

Postscript

 

Hello everyone. My name is Yoshito Hirono.

 

First of all, I would like to thank you for allowing me to publish my book again.

 

Thank you very much. It is because of the support of so many people.

 

It has already been three months since I made my debut with this series in December, but this is only the third month. If I were a new employee at a company, I would have just finished my training, and I myself have just started my career as a writer and have somehow managed to figure out how to crawl.

 

So, for the time being, I would appreciate it if you could accompany the stiff and formal Hirono Sachihito. I hope to have something interesting to share with you when you get used to it. …….

 

Now, let me move on to the acknowledgements.

 

First of all, I would like to thank all of you for your kind words in the reader’s survey at the end of this issue. This year, when the Hokuriku region experienced record heavy snowfall, I, who am not very fond of cold weather, was able to do my best despite shivering in the cold because I received warmth and energy from all of you.

 

Thank you to O-san, the editor in charge, for all the help you have given me since the last time. I am very sorry for all the hardships I have caused you, such as forcing you to work harder in your poor health. Please keep up the good work.

 

Thank you very much again for your wonderful illustrations, Nasaka-san. Also, I was very happy to hear that you were worried about me when Ishikawa was hit by heavy snow. I am somehow alive.

 

Mr. S. who lives in Kagoshima prefecture sent us a fan letter for the first time. My friend, I-san., who helped me on many occasions, such as driving me to the station in the heavy snow on his way home from Tokyo when the limited express train was stopped due to the snow. I would also like to thank all the people who were involved in this project.

 

And most of all, a special thanks to you for picking up this book. I am sure that most of you picked up this book after reading the first volume. I am truly honored that you have taken an interest in Himuro-san again.

 

I will continue to work hard every day to live up to your expectations, and I hope that you will keep in touch with me in the future.

 

See you soon!　Hope to see you soon.

 

E-book bonus: newly written short story

 

<<Ryouha Himuro: Himuro-san and the election of student council members

 

Ryouha Himuro: Himuro-san and the election of student council members

 

“Well, if you want to do it under those conditions, I understand. I’ll take over the student council.”

 

“Yes. Thank you. I’m glad to hear that you’re willing to accept the position, just like Aizawa-san.

 

I see. So you’re the same as Aizawa. ……

 

Hmm?　Oh, is it possible that you might have some inconvenience with her?　If so, I’ll give it some thought. ……

 

“No, no, it’s not like that. …… So, who do you plan to appoint as the vice-president?

 

“Tajima-kun is going to be the vice president.”

 

“Tajima… …… is unexpected…”

 

Oh, really?

 

“It’s true that Tajima is a good student and has glasses, and I can imagine him as the vice president, but I thought that Tajima would not be the only one, judging from Himuro’s attitude when you guys were on the class committee together.”

 

“Well, I’m not sure why he has glasses, but I’m sure you’re buying his top grades. Well, still, unlike you and Aizawa-san, I don’t absolutely need him. He mainly does miscellaneous work to assist me. That’s why I chose Tajima-kun… because he’s user-friendly and easy to handle. I’ll go back to my seat. Thank you for the student council treasurer job.

 

“Oh, oh.”

 

I went back to my seat without seeing Shibakun’s face which was drawn for some reason.

 

As soon as I took my seat, I couldn’t help but let a smile escape from my mouth.

 

It was lunchtime at the beginning of March, when I had only a few days left as a first-year high school student. I had been elected student body president and was in the process of electing other officers. At this school, the president of the student council decides the other officers, and I had just received the approval for the positions of secretary and treasurer, respectively.

 

I was asked to accept them as ghost officers in name only, with little to no duties. …….

 

Okay!　The moat is now covered and we are all set. All we need now is to get Tajima-kun, our main candidate, to accept the position of vice-president…

 

I’ll have a dream space where we can make out alone after school every day, even if we have to be in different classes in the second year… hehehe.

 

There is no way you can say “I intend to” or “it’s not absolutely necessary”. Tajima-kun is the most necessary person for me. Without him by my side, there would be no point for me to be the student body president in the first place.

 

All right. One more step. Let’s go, Ryouha Himuro, to ask Tajima-kun to be the vice-president.

 

I beat myself up in my heart and challenge Tajima-kun’s seat. I say, “Tajima-kun, may I have a word?” Tajima-kun put down the phone he was playing with on his desk and tilted his head to the side.

 

“Hmm, what’s the matter, Himuro?　Ah, are you working as a class committee member?”

 

“…………”

 

Ah, what is it?　How is the best way to ask for help?　It’s usually the same as Aizawa-san and Shiba-kun… No, but if they refuse, if they refuse, or if they refuse, then what will I do …………?　What am I going to do?

 

My mouth suddenly froze in fear that suddenly came up.

 

Yes, I realize it now. My best flirting plan was based on the precondition that Tajima-kun would agree to it, but there was absolutely no evidence that this condition would be satisfied. …….

 

What if he refuses? What if you say no? What if they say they can’t go out with you? What if they declare that they like someone else?

 

What…　I think we got the wrong guy in the mix. Let’s calm down, take a deep breath first.

 

What’s the matter, Himuro?　You’ve been so quiet for so long. ……

 

I’m sorry. I was just thinking.

“Oh, right. So, what can I do for you?

 

Yeah, that’s the thing…

 

Okay, you know what? I’m going to go for it. If I can just get through this, then tomorrow I’ll be able to enjoy the glorious life of the student council with Tajima-kun. I’m going to gather up my courage and make a request…

 

“I’ve written Tajima-kun’s name in the vice president’s column on the Student Council officer election form and submitted it, so please come to the Student Council office tomorrow.”

 

……What did I just say?　I think I said something that fits the word “order” better than “request. ………….

 

What?　Vice president,……, me?

 

Yes, you did.

 

“You submitted it… which means it’s already been decided. ……

 

“I suppose it is.”

 

Tajima-kun looked at me puzzled, and I nodded my head, trying to act normal.

 

I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Tajima-kun. I’m really sorry that I’ve gone ahead with this without your permission. It’s a lie, I still have the form in my desk drawer. But, well, …… I made sure to put Tajima-kun’s name on it. Heh heh.

 

Well, by the looks of Tajima-kun, he’s surprised at the suddenness of it, but it doesn’t seem like he doesn’t mind. …… Okay, I know it’s a bit forced, but let’s just make it a fait accompli by saying “hello” and leaving.

 

I clenched my fist in a small fist and opened my mouth,

 

“Oh, I wonder if you are dissatisfied with your face?　If that’s the case, I’ll cancel it right now. There’s no reason why it can’t be you.

 

To …………?　What are you talking about, am I an idiot?　No, I’m an idiot, I’m the one who started the fire!

 

My heart starts pounding in fear of Tajima-kun’s reply.

 

But Tajima-kun didn’t get angry at my superior attitude and just smiled a little bitterly.

 

“No, that’s not what I meant, it’s just that the conversation was so abrupt that I was surprised. That’s all.”

 

“Right. So you agree with me, then?

 

I guess so. If you’re okay with me, I’ll be happy to accept.

 

Tajima-kun said smiling. That’s good!　I got it, I got it. Banzai, banzai. But… you can’t call me “I don’t care”. No, Tajima-kun… you’re the only one I can trust. You’ve got to support me like you did when you were on the class council.

 

I appointed you to this position because I thought you’d be able to handle it. If you weren’t, I would have asked someone else.

 

Well, I guess you’re right.

 

Yes, that’s right.

 

“But the fact that you still dared to choose me means that your evaluation of me as a member of the class committee for the past year was higher than I thought it would be. If you were the worst, I would never have chosen you.”

 

“Well, it wasn’t the worst.”

 

It was the best. It was the best. Thank you very much for the past year, Tajima-kun.

 

“Well, I don’t know how well I can live up to your expectations, but I’m going to do my best, and I look forward to another year with you, Himuro.”

 

Tajima-kun said this and smiled peacefully.

 

Hah, hakyun!

 

Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no! I can’t stop my heart from pounding. If I stay here any longer, I’m going to be so happy that I’ll lose my mind. I have to leave before Tajima-kun senses this strange throbbing in my chest. I’m so embarrassed…

 

“My pleasure. I hope your bravado doesn’t turn out to be a lie. Well, I’ll be going now. I have to go to the staff room.

 

Yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow. I’ll see you tomorrow at student council.

 

Yeah, Student Council.

 

Yes, at the student council. I love this exchange!

 

I was in a great mood and headed straight to the staff room. I went to …… to submit the election form for student council officers, of course.

 

I bowed and was about to leave when I finished submitting the form.

 

And just then, I was about to leave. I heard the voice of a teacher and a female student who were exchanging ideas at the desk next to mine.

 

“Listen Sunashiro, keep in mind that you just barely got promoted this time. If you keep up the same pace in the second year, you may not be able to stay in school.

 

“I know, I know, I know, I know. Don’t worry, I’ll be more serious next year than ever before… maybe.”

 

“Maybe is not good enough. ……”

 

A blonde female student keeps a bright smile on her face as she sighs bitterly at her teacher. She seems to be a classmate of mine, judging from the color of her tie, but I don’t remember much about her because we were in different classes. …… But I don’t remember much about her because we were in different classes. I can imagine how you feel. I shrugged my shoulders and left the staff room.

 

I guess being the student council president, you have to deal with people like that. To be honest, I don’t really want that to happen. I doubt if there is even a serious conversation with those types of people.

 

Still, since we are in different areas of activity, I doubt that they will have much to do with me personally, as they have done this past year. Yes, even if we will be in the same class next year.

 

Well, I’d better get ready for tomorrow’s student council meeting.

 

Yes, tomorrow is the day we’re going to gather profiles of the student council officers, and we’re going to find out a lot about them from Tajima-kun. We’ll be asking him about his likes and dislikes of food, what kind of pet he’d like to have… we’ve already spent the middle of the night preparing a questionnaire!

 

Well…next year is going to be a great year.

 

The wicked Himuro-san 2