Chapter 55: The Melancholy of Aragaki Takiya
The first live stream at the Aragaki Residence was indeed quite a success.
After all, it was only the first attempt at live streaming, yet the number of viewers in the room surpassed four digits. To be honest, if this continued long-term, it would certainly be a good choice, as it would mean no hard labor and plenty of time to handle other matters.
However, Aragaki Takiya did not plan to do so... In the early morning, Aragaki Takiya woke up from his bed as usual, except today he woke up of his own accord. In just those few minutes, he seemed to have developed muscle memory, turning off his phone alarm beforehand.
"I hope Moeha can stay carefree like this forever..."
Looking at the Blonde Loli sleeping soundly on the bed, Aragaki Takiya felt an immense sense of peace in his heart. Despite her being an existence that current science couldn't explain, it was undeniable that he had grown used to her presence.
"Well, Daddy is heading off to school now..."
Patiently wiping the drool from the Little one's mouth, Aragaki Takiya didn't linger. Instead, he started his daily routine as usual... "Good morning, Aragaki."
The girl's greeting broke the boy's reverie.
When Aragaki Takiya looked up, sure enough, the person who had initiated the conversation was his front-row classmate—Kato Megumi.
"Good morning, Kato."
After a simple reply, Aragaki Takiya felt a bit dazed. He was clearly just an ordinary High School Student, yet for some reason, he was burdened with so many worries.
"Is something on your mind, Aragaki?"
Noticing the lack of movement from the boy behind her, Kato Megumi couldn't help but look back, only to see Aragaki Takiya staring off into space.
"Ah? It's nothing, I'm just thinking about a few things."
His train of thought was interrupted again, but Aragaki Takiya showed no sign of displeasure. After all, Kato Megumi was just showing a friend's concern; she had done nothing wrong.
"Is that so..."
Regarding Aragaki Takiya's answer, Kato Megumi naturally knew he was hiding something. However, she didn't intend to ask further; after all, his response indicated he had something difficult to talk about, and prying too much into others' privacy was impolite... Soon, the morning passed. During this time, Aragaki Takiya thought a lot but reached no conclusion. So, when lunch break arrived, he greeted Kato Megumi and went to the rooftop alone.
Right now, he just wanted to be alone, but as it turned out, when one has such a thought, it often fails to come true.
Click~
Accompanied by the sound from the rooftop door, Aragaki Takiya's attention was instantly drawn to it, but the person who appeared was beyond his expectations.
What met his eyes was the favorite of most boys: a pair of black stockings, followed by a curvaceous figure, a beautiful face, and black hair fluttering in the wind. The newcomer was none other than Kasumigaoka Utaha.
Compared to Aragaki Takiya's reaction, Kasumigaoka Utaha showed clear surprise. After all, she came to the rooftop almost every day at noon to rest; it was a place where she could write in peace and avoid those mindless confessions, truly killing two birds with one stone.
She just hadn't expected that her sanctuary, which usually belonged only to her, would now host an intruder—and she happened to know this intruder.
Noticing Kasumigaoka Utaha's surprised expression, Aragaki Takiya didn't explain anything. He simply gave her a slight nod and then began gazing at the azure sky, quietly letting his mind relax.
Seeing that he only gave a polite nod, Kasumigaoka Utaha said nothing and went to the other end of the rooftop to start her writing. Everything was peaceful at first, but this quiet scene was soon broken by a series of faint clicking sounds.
Click Click Click...
The pen Kasumigaoka Utaha used for writing was a retractable one. It was very convenient to carry and wrote clearly, making it something she had always relied on. However, today, this pen became the target of her frustration after hitting a writer's block.
"What will the male lead do next?"
The black-haired girl kept fiddling with the Retractable Pen in her hand. Along with the frequency of her leg shaking, the originally faint clicking sounds began to grow more frequent.
"?"
Sitting not far away and clearing his mind, Aragaki Takiya naturally heard the noise, but he only glanced up and then ignored it.
"..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha caught Aragaki Takiya's upward glance. She was a bit curious; she was clearly making noise, so why did he seem so indifferent?
Perhaps it was the writer's block making her irritable, or maybe Aragaki Takiya's presence nearby caught her attention. In any case, Kasumigaoka Utaha had completely lost the mood to settle down and write.
"Could you do me a favor, Junior Aragaki~"
The sudden voice interrupted Aragaki Takiya's relaxation once more. When he looked up, Kasumigaoka Utaha had approached him without him noticing.
"Is something the matter, Kasumigaoka Senpai?"
Looking at Kasumigaoka Utaha in her school uniform, Aragaki Takiya silently moved a bit to the side. Although he wasn't sure if she would sit down next to him, he made the gesture out of politeness.
Seeing Aragaki Takiya proactively make space, Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't show the usual reserve of most girls and chose to sit down directly beside him, handing over the notebook in her hand.
"Junior Aragaki, could you help me read the draft of my new book and tell me your guesses for the subsequent plot? It might help provide me with some inspiration."
Kasumigaoka Utaha said this while looking at the boy before her.
This wasn't a choice made on impulse. The boy in front of her was a loyal reader; the signed edition of love metronome numbered one on his bookshelf was the best proof.
As an author, Kasumigaoka Utaha naturally had an innate preference for her loyal readers. Coupled with Aki Tomoya's previous actions, she naturally turned her attention to Aragaki Takiya.
"A draft of a new book?"
Catching the word Kasumigaoka Utaha mentioned, Aragaki Takiya couldn't help but look at the red notebook in her hand.
Ordinarily, a new work by the Genius Beautiful Girl Author Utako Kasumi would certainly be better than most works on the market today. Moreover, since Aragaki Takiya had nothing else to do, the probability of him agreeing was almost one hundred percent.
"I'm sorry, Kasumigaoka Senpai, I can't do that..."
After a moment of silence, Aragaki Takiya still declined Kasumigaoka Utaha's request.
"And the reason? If I remember correctly, you're quite fond of my work."
Upon receiving Aragaki Takiya's refusal, Kasumigaoka Utaha showed no obvious emotional fluctuation. Instead, she became curious about his forthcoming answer.
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