Ore wo Suki Nano wa Omae Dake ka yo Volume 1 Chapter 1 part2

***

It's Pansy's fault that today's student council activities are definitely going to start late. She really is the worst.

The student council is very tough on people who arrive late, except for president Cosmos and anyone who is just barely late.

When I get back to the student council room, I'm definitely going to be scolded by everyone. Haa…

「Jouro-kun!」

「Huh? President Cosmos?」

As I was walking down the hallway with my shoulders lowered, president Cosmos came from in front of me.

Moreover, her expression is unusually flustered, and her pace is somewhat hasty.

Maybe I was so slow that she got worried and came to find me. If that's the case then I'd be pretty happy.

「I'm sorry!」

「Eh?」

But unexpectedly, the first thing president Cosmos said was an apology.

What happened? Why is my senpai lowering her head very deeply like this towards me, her kouhai1?

「That is… About the book I requested you to get, it turns out Yamada went to the library and borrowed it during lunch break. I wanted to tell you, but I didn't know your contact info so… That's why I came to find you… Uhm… I'm really sorry!」

「Eh, uhm… It's alright. Please don't worry about it.」

「Is, is that so? What a relief.」

While I was answering her, I was in a state of confusion.

That's because, I received the book from Pansy you know? If what you're saying is true then what is this…?

「And don't worry about the time! I'll explain the situation to everyone so it'll be fine!」

「Ah, thank… you.」

Because I was completely exhausted after dealing with Pansy earlier, I took the book from her without checking it.

Fearfully, I took the book out of it's bag and checked it's cover,

『Records of Insect Fables2』

Paaaansyyyyyyy!

C-calm down! Pansy isn't even here.

Thinking about revenge won't help. It will only cause me to have more misfortune.

Everyone should sufficiently understand the importance of strategic retreats by now.

「Well, if we keep talking while standing around here, we'll be bothering everyone else. Jouro-kun, let's head back to the student council room.」

「Understood.」

Yup. Well… Since I saw president Cosmos' beautiful smile up close, let's keep myself under control.

I went through some tough hardships, so getting a reward like this is fine, right?

***

Afterwards, the student council meeting started as soon as president Cosmos and I returned to the student council room.

Today's agenda is focused on『Club Budgets』.

Each year, the student council is in charge of allocating funds to each club.

Last year, we allocated more funds to clubs that achieved excellent results, as well as based on their daily club activities. Truthfully speaking, everyone should be sharing their own opinions, but this is a matter where president Cosmos' decisions are unchallenged.

With a light pink notebook appropriate for a young girlーcommonly called the『Cosmos Note』ーin one hand, she efficiently writes the achievements and problems of last year's club activities on the whiteboard.

According to some rumours, it seems like all of the information about our school is written in the Cosmos Note, even test questions, and so it's said that president Cosmos has total control over the school.

However, that's only just a rumour.

「Because of today's agenda, I was thinking of having us pair up and go inspect each club today.」

「「「「Understood!」」」」

Everyone approves of president Cosmos' decision, and the pairs were divided up and written on the white board.

Hmm? Huh? The person I'll be going with… is president Cosmos!?

「Jouro-kun, you and I will mainly be visiting the sports clubs. If I remember correctly, you are good friends with Oogkun and Hinatsan, am I right?」

「Y-yes!」

「Because they are our school's super aces that we're proud of, it really helps that you're coming with me since you're so friendly with them.」

Sun-chan, Himawari, good job!

I think that being friends with you guys is really great you know!

「Well then, shall we go? If we don't hurry as much as possible, it's possible that club activities will end… oh right, before that…」

Saying「Let's go!」with high spirits is what I thought she would do, but instead president Cosmos took out her smartphone from her bag.

「After what happened today, I've realized how inconvenient it is to not know your contact address. What do you think? If you don't mind, would you exchange contact addresses with me?」

「Eh! Really!?」

「Is it really something to be that surprised about? Uhm… If you don't want to then it's not really a problem.」

For a moment, president Cosmos had an uneasy expression. I hurriedly opened my mouth.

「That's not true! I'm totally fine with it!」

「What a relief. Well then, shall we exchange our contact addresses now?」

「Yes!」

I can't believe I got president Cosmos' contact info!

I'm happy about this! Very happy!

Pansy, up until earlier I hated you so much it was like you killed my parents3, but I'll forgive you.

You're a demon king covered in demon skin, but just for this moment I'm promoting you to Cupid.

Afterwards, I quickly took out my smartphone and exchanged contact information with president Cosmos.

This is definitely a day that I'll remember forever.

***

「First we'll go inspect the tennis club, and then we'll visit the soccer and baseball clubs afterwards.」

When we exited the fairly worn out looking school building, president Cosmos said that with a lively voice.

「The tennis courts are the farthest from here but, is that fine?」

I thought without a doubt that we would go to the closest area, which is the sports grounds, where the baseball club is practicing. It seems like I had the wrong idea.

However, since our school is quite large, I think it would be easier to go to closer areas first.

「Compared to the soccer club and baseball club, the tennis club's activity time is shorter. I took that into consideration.」

「I see. Understood.」

As expected of president Cosmos. Properly considering the time and everything, truly amazing.

「Well then, shall we go? Jouro-kun, please take care of me today.」

「Yes! Please take care of me as well!」

Jeez, if you wink so wonderfully like that, then I'll become full of motivation in no time!

Oーkay, I'll do my best in today's inspections!

***

When we arrived at the tennis courts, the tennis club was busy practicing there.

Well of course. What am I saying the obvious for?

By the way, our school has two tennis courts.

One court is used for practice matches between club members and the other court is there for other members to do independent training on.

Right now, president Cosmos and I are watching the members on the independent training court.

New students and seniors are mixed together, and everyone is working very hard.

As expected of a club that achieves excellent results, their practice is also full of motivation.

When I looked to my side, president Cosmos was writing something down in the Cosmos Note.

Trying to take a peek, I noticed that the tennis club's activities are written down.

Honestly, president Cosmos is so earnest and great. I'm impressed.

「Well then, lets go to the other court next.」

「Understood.」

I agreed with president Cosmos who closed her notebook, and so that we would not be disturbing the club members, we headed towards the other court while walking on the edge of the court.

「Haa! Teya!4」

「Ah. It's Himawari.」

Dressed in her tennis clothing, Himawari hits the ball with a powerful shout.

Ooh. As expected of the tennis club's ace.

At that moment, splendid thighs appropriate for an ace… never mind.

That's not good, that's not good. Because her appearance is different from normal, I got really excited.

At that moment, she showed a splendid behaviour appropriate for an ace. Alright, correction complete.

「Yaaaah! …Alright!」

Yup. This is definitely youth.

Himawari's sparring partner could not react to the ball she powerfully hit, and after gaining a point, Himawari struck a triumphant fist bump pose5. I always joke around with her, but I can see that she is really serious about tennis.

「Huh? It's Jouro!」

And, it seems like Himawari noticed us, she paused the game and lightly walked towards us.

「What's up? Student council stuff?」

「Yeah. Just came for a little inspection.」

「So that's why. Ah! Hello, president Cosmos!」

「Hello, Himawari-san.」

「Today you came to inspect the tennis club right.」

「Aah, that's right. After this, we're thinking of going to go visit the soccer and baseball clubs as well.」

「…Eh?」

In that moment, Himawari's forehead twitched. I wonder what's the matter?

「…Hee~. Together with Jouro, you'll be going to go inspect the soccer and baseball clubs~?」

Ack! I don't know why but Himawari is displeased.

This scarily low tone of voice is a sign that Himawari is bothered by something.

This might be bad…

「So basically, the two of you are going on a date today?」

「Wha!」

What is Himawari saying all of a sudden!

I'm fine with it, but won't president Cosmos make an unpleasant face?

「Hahaha, well something like that. I'll be borrowing your childhood friend.」

Amazing. She's got an invulnerable smile. There's no weak spot in president Cosmos' smile.6

She's a calm and composed person.

「Muuー!」

Whether or not she found president Cosmos' response amusing, Himawari blew out her cheeks and returned to the tennis court, resuming her practice match.

「… By any chance, does she hate me?」

「Eh? I don't think so?」

「If that's the case then its fine… no, but…」

President Cosmos is still a little bothered, but I think she's just over-thinking it.

There's no reason for Himawari to hate president Cosmos, if anything it looked like she was angry rather than hating her. Since earlier (for some reason towards me) she's been sending a hostile gaze.

It seems like running away quickly is the best option.

「Well, it's about time we go to the next club.」

「Yeah I agree.」

I feel relieved by president Cosmos' words and instantly start to leave the tennis courts.

With a light ‘Pakon' sound, something hit the back of my head.

「Oww!」

Holding my head while looking behind me, Himawari was doing akanbe7 and stuck her tongue out with all her strength.

Seriously, what's with this girl…

***

After inspecting the tennis club at the tennis courts, and the soccer club in the gymnasium, we went to the sports grounds to go inspect the baseball club.

Our baseball club is treated quite well. The sports grounds are occupied by the baseball club, and basically all other clubs borrow the gymnasium or other places for their activities.

However, in relation to that, there are no complaints from other clubs.

The words written on our school's banner are an excellent measure to prevent any outbursts.

『This year for sure, we will win the Kōshien!8』

That's right. Last year, our school was just one step short of going to the Kōshien!

Most of the students from our school gathered to support them in the finals of the regional tournament.

Unfortunately, we lost that game, but even so it was still a spectacular achievement that we finally got since my school was founded.

Of course, I went as well! Because it was a match that Sun-chan was participating in.

Honestly, Sun-chan is amazing when he's playing baseball!

Even though he was still a first year, as the team's ace, Sun-chan hit blazing fastballs9.

He was honestly really cool when he struck out batter after batter.

While I was cheering, I felt really proud to be his close friend.

「Ohh! If it isn't Jouro!」

The star himselfー Sun-chan, noticed me and came running over with a smile.

The uniform covered in a lot of dust, is proof of Sun-chan's hard work.

「Yaho Sun-chan, you're doing your best today too.」

「Yeah! This year for sure… oh, that's not good! Hello president Akino! Are you inspecting today?」

Taking his cap off, Sun-chan bows and greets president Cosmos. This is totally different from Himawari.

「Hello Oogkun, that's right.」

「Must be hard! Please do you best with Jouro! You can totally rely on this guy!」

「That's true. Jouro, is really reliable. You do your best, with your practice too.」

「Yeah!」

Speaking only that much, Sun-chan returned back to the sports ground and resumed his practice.

Or rather, just now didn't president Cosmos stop her words in unnatural places?

Was it just my imagination?

「Is something the matter, president Cosmos?」

「No, it's nothing.」

「Ah, is that so…」

Yeah, I guess it really was my imagination? President Cosmos acted normal when I tried to talk to her.

Her face is dyed red a little bit, and it looks like she's trying to distract herself by writing in her notebook but… I don't think I can understand. It's just my imagination right?

And, while I was collecting my thoughts, the ball that was just hit came flying towards us.

And then, the club member following that ball also drew closer.

In the spur of the moment, I looked at president Cosmos who was so focused on writing that she didn't notice anything else.

At this rate… she'll get hit!

「Watch out!」

「Kyaa!」

I promptly pulled president Cosmos close in order to protect her and prevent her and the club member from crashing into each other.

I heard a very cute voice that seemed to come from president Cosmos as we fell down.

「I-I'm sorry! Are you guys alright!?」

I heard the worried voice of a baseball club member who caught the ball.

Fortunately, the crash was avoided.

「Ow ow oww. President Cosmos, are you alri.. ght!」

Looking at our current state, I froze up.

Well of course I would. Because I… am currently above president Cosmos, covering her.

Looking at president Cosmos, the girl who is always calm and collected, had a flushed face!

「I-I'm sorry!」

「N-no! It's fine! Thank you for saving me. It was a dangerous place.」

I got off of the flustered president Cosmos and made some room but… I really messed up this time!

「My bad! Jouro, are you okay!?」

Sun-chan was also worried about me huh, he came running from the sports grounds in a rush.

「Yeah. I'm fine.」

「Ohh that's a relief… wait, what about that!」

「Huh? Ah!」

I looked to the side, and unexpectedly where I fell earlier, was my phone which must have fell out of my pocket.

And it was a miserable sight, as my phone's screen was so broken, it looked like a spider web.

「Wahhhhhh!」

I picked it up and tried to use it, but nothing happened.

Aaah, even though I had finally gotten president Cosmos' number.

「Thats… unfortunate.」

「Uuuuu… My smartphone is…」

「Ch-cheer up Jouro! Don't mind it! Don't mind it!」

Like earlier today, my luck must have run out…

With my back slightly curled up, president Cosmos and I left the sports grounds together to let the baseball club practice.

***

We once again returned to the student council room.

My smartphone might be broken but, let's try to look at it in a different angle.

That's it! If bad things happen, good things should follow!

「ーーWell then, this is how much of the budget I think we should allocate to each club, is there anyone who objects?」

As expected of president Cosmos. Her proposed draft budget is so flawless, nobody raised any objections.

As a result, most of the budget was allocated to the baseball club.

The other clubs had roughly the same amount as last year, but out of all the clubs, the tennis club and calligraphy club had a slight reduction in budget.

According to the information written in the Cosmos Note, both of the clubs had a slight cut to their budget because of reasons like there were fewer new members than past years or their not serious atmosphere was noticeable.

Even having an understanding of clubs we didn't go inspect, what an amazing notebook.

No wait, other people reported that information. As one would expect.

「Well then, that's all for today's student council meeting. Good work everyone.」

「「「「Good work!」」」」

Everyone responds to president Cosmos' words and leave the student council room with their bags all at once.

I also lifted my own bag up and carried it on my shoulder as I headed towards the exit.

Now, let's go home and watch some TV.

「Aah, Jouro-kun, could I have a minute?」

Oh? President Cosmos called out to me.

「Sure. Is something the matter?」

「That is, are you free on the next day off?」

「Uhh, well I am free but… Ah, well now that my phone is broken, I was thinking about going to buy a new one.」

「That's perfect! Then, is it alright if we go together?」

「Eh!?」

「Today, your smartphone was broken because of my carelessness. That's why, I wanted to apologize… Am I being a bother?」

「I-it's fine, you don't have to apologize! It's not that big of a deal!」

「No I can't do that. I feel guilty about it. Let me come with you.」

Wow. President Cosmos' face came really close to mine.

Somehow, she's got a more child-like expression on than usual, which is so cute.

Wait that's not it!

Don't tell me this is… a date!? Could this really be a date?

Going out together with president Cosmos is something to boast about for a lifetime!

Also, president Cosmos is the one who invited me!

If I reject her now after she said all that, then I'm not a man!

「I-I understand! T-then, this Saturday we'll… uhm, go together!」

「Really! Thank you!」

Uwaaaaa! My hand! She's holding my hand!

Please don't gently hold my hand in both of your hands like that! Because it's making me really excited!

「Oops, sorry!」

Noticing that my face was bright red, president Cosmos hurriedly separated our hands.

「T-then, I'll see you on Saturday.」

「Y-yea…」

Saying no more than that and seeming a bit shy, president Cosmos hurriedly left the student council room, leaving the only one remaining to be me, who was completely out of it.

Afterwards, before leaving the school building, I encountered Pansy who said 「Ara? That's a very excited face you have there」, but I forgot about that after 3 seconds.

***

Mann, I'm looking forward to this Saturday soo much!

Who would've thought that just president Cosmos and I would be going shopping together!

This is a date right? This is totally a date right!?

I'm shocked that my smartphone is broken but, because I'm able to be with president Cosmos, my situation is generally positive.

That's absolutely a plus! Man, Jouro shares10 have just had a sudden rise!

Even though I should be used to the way back home, for some reason today everything seems to sparkle!

「Jooourooo!」

「Uaghh!」

When I was immersed in my happiness, a fierce impact was felt at the back of my head. Aah… Look at the time.

It's that. I was hit by someone who swung their bag with all their might.

Moreover, the person in question who hit me doesn't think that they are in the wrong, and brightly smiled at me.

「Himawari…」

「Ehehehe, did I surprise you?」

「Far from surprised, I could almost see another world!」

「Wow! You discovered a new world! It's Joronbus11!」

「I'll get mad you know?」

「Ahahaha, sorry I won't do it anymore.」

「Your definitely not reflecting are you.」

「Aha, have I been exposed?」

While sticking her tongue out, Himawari smiled like a mischievous kid.

Muu… Since the behaviour is cute, I'll forgive the violence from earlier.

「Even so Jouro. Did something happen? You seem to be in a really good mood.」

「Aah, yeah I've got some stuff to do.」

If I remember it again I'll involuntarily grin.

Going out with just president Cosmos… fuhehehe.

「Gross!」

How rude!

Though, looking at Himawari's expression as she backs away, it might have been a really terrible face.

「So, what happened?」

Himawari looked at me with her curiosity fully displayed on her face.

Umm, this face of Himawari's is really troublesome.

She'll keep persistently asking until she understands, and even if I lie, she'll see through it.

I don't know why, but I don't want Himawari to know about my plans on Saturday, I need to somehow deceive her.

「That's, that's a little…」

Suddenly adverting my eyes was a big mistake.

Himawari blatantly showed that her mood was ruined, as she blew her cheeks out like a hamster.

「Aaー you're hiding something! Jouro's hiding something from me!」

Immediately, she started to stomp her feet like a elementary school student.

「What are you hiding from me! Tell me! Tell me!」

She pressed down on both my shoulders, and started to shake me back and forth.

Her actions and words are cute but, being shaken with the physical strength trained by the tennis club is not something I wanted to experience.

Stop it…! It'll come out…! Various things will come out!

「I'll tell you! I'll tell you, so stop it!」

With those words, she stops shaking me and stares at my face.

「Reeally~?」

「Really.」

「I see. Then, tell me!」

Suddenly smiling, Himawari puts her arm around my arm.

Because she looked at me with such innocent eyes, I unconsciously stroked her head, but what I did next completely shook her.

「This Saturday, I'm going out with president Cosmos.」

The moment I told her that, Himawari's smiling face froze up.

And then, she showed a bewildered face.

…This is bad. I feel like I might somehow be in an emergency.

「W-why…?」

Her voice sounded like she was in a dilemma because she was unable to understand my situation.

For some reason I'm a little uneasy, since not long ago she's been holding onto my arm more tightly than before.

I thought she'd feel more rough because she does sports, but she feels more soft than I imagined and because she was hugging my arm, I unconsciously was surprised.

「W-well you see, during today's inspections my phone broke. I was already planning to go get a replacement and president Cosmos asked if we could go together. That's the truth okay!」

Why does it sound like I'm trying to make up excuses?

And also, it feels like I'm a husband who's just had their affair exposed.

I fearfully looked at Himawari, who had her face pointed downwards.

This is bad. There's no doubt about it, she's mad. I don't know why she's mad though.

Moreover it's that. The pattern where even though I haven't done anything wrong she unreasonably gets angry.

At times like this, Himawari is extremely bothersome.

She spouts unreasonable words and on top of that, violence always follows suit.

But, this time no matter how many terrible things are done, I will not yield to her!

「…Sunday.」

With her face facing the other way, Himawari said that.

「Hah?」

「Sunday!」

This time, she raised her face and shouted.

She brought her face closer to mine. When she breathed out of her nose, I could feel it hit my face.

Close! You're so close Himawari-san!

「It's not fair that only president Cosmos gets to go somewhere with Jouro! I want to go out with Jouro too! That's why, we are going somewhere on Sunday! Then things will be even!12」

Uhuh… What is this girl saying?

Why do I have to go out with you on Sunday?

On Saturday I'm going to go buy a new phone, and then after I was thinking about having a nice and expensive lunch with president Cosmos in a stylish shop, but after considering the expenses, I realized I just barely have don't that kind of financial leeway.

「Uh, but…」

「No buts! It's already been decided!」

Here it is! Himawari's unreasonable words!

Despite saying that this is impossible, I need to lightly reject her and have my own way this time!

It's no good. I know what I said before but, saying anything more to her is pointless.

Haa… This month's personal expenses will have to cut into the new years money that I've saved, if I'm going to have lunch with president Cosmos. I really wanted to save up a lot of money and then use it in the future but…

「Anyways, it's been decided! Do you understand!?」

「…Yes.」

And so now I'll be going out with president Cosmos on Saturday, and with Himawari on Sunday.

Well, at least I've decided to economize this month.

TL notes kouhai = junior, though Im sure you guys know alreadyOriginal is this: 『ファーブル昆虫記』- fables are apparently a type of short storyThe original text had an idiom/phrase that meant something along the lines of “I hate you so much because it's as if you killed my parents”you know those sounds people make when they swing their rackets https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_pump?oldid=493740525 Not sure about this line, something about Cosmos having an iron wall of a smile. Pulling down an eyelid and sticking tongue out, I'm sure you've seen it in an anime before https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akanbe?oldid=487253490 A baseball tournament https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_school_baseball_in_Japan baseball term apparently, the following line also has baseball termslike company shares on the stock marketOriginal text: ジョロンブスだね – idk wtf this is a reference to or even what it meansShe means being even with Cosmos

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