Chapter 94: How Could Children Compare to Adults?
"Hmm, maybe it's because I didn't see Aragaki today, so I feel like something's missing?"
On the phone screen, Kato-san said with feigned confusion.
"???"
"Just kidding. It's just that some relatives' kids came over, and my mom and sister are entertaining them. But it was too noisy there, so I stayed in my own room and felt bored, wanting to find Aragaki to chat with."
Noticing the look of surprise on Aragaki Takiya's face on the other end of the phone, the girl said with a smile.
"I see. Kato, you really gave me a start..."
Hearing the girl's answer, Aragaki Takiya heaved a sigh of relief.
"What's wrong? Were you surprised by what I just said, Aragaki?"
Kato Megumi asked curiously.
"Of course. Being told something like that by a beautiful girl out of the blue, anyone would be surprised."
"Oh, please. I probably only ever hear things like that from you, Aragaki."
Hearing Aragaki Takiya's response, Kato Megumi felt quite pleased. After all, the boy on the screen could be considered her best friend. It was just a pity that this best friend seemed a bit forgetful; he still hadn't remembered what happened during Middle School even after all this time.
"By the way, it's the weekend. Didn't you take Moeha out to play, Aragaki?"
Kato Megumi asked, staring curiously at the boy on the screen.
"Yeah, because I have part-time work to do, and there are other kids in the Living Room playing with Moeha. I think I mentioned it to you, Kato. One is Kaede, and the other is President Yukinoshita's younger sister, the one from last time..."
After spending some time, Aragaki Takiya finally explained clearly to Kato Megumi how he had met Yukinoshita Ayame.
"I see. It feels like you're very popular with Children, Aragaki."
Kato Megumi said, blinking at the screen.
That seemed to be the case. From her perspective, both Aragaki Moeha and Shiina Kaede had a very good relationship with Aragaki Takiya, and now there was Yukinoshita Ayame as well.
"Maybe it's because I have a good temper. Fortunately, the three of them are very well-behaved, so I don't have to put in much effort."
"One more round!"
In the Living Room, Shiina Kaede and Yukinoshita Ayame's scores were tied once again. Aragaki Moeha watched with interest. She had played almost all the games in the house, so she was more focused on the bickering between her two friends than the game itself.
"I would have said that even if you hadn't."
To the side, Yukinoshita Ayame put down the Game Controller. A competitive spirit gradually rose in her eyes. This was the first time in years she had met a peer as skilled as herself.
"But let's play a Fighting Game this time. Let Moeha be the referee, how about it?"
Shiina Kaede suggested.
"No problem."
Yukinoshita Ayame readily agreed, then turned her gaze toward Aragaki Moeha.
"Okay, then I'll be the referee."
Aragaki Moeha naturally had no objections. She was tired of playing games anyway and wanted to see something different... In the Bedroom, Aragaki Takiya was still chatting casually with Kato Megumi. Their topics were broad, ranging from school gossip to recent events. They shared everything without hesitation. Aragaki Takiya even revealed his plans for the afternoon.
"But when did you meet Classmate Shiina, Aragaki? She's very popular at school."
"It must have been a few weeks ago. I happened to go out to buy something that afternoon, but it started raining outside..."
Aragaki Takiya thought for a moment and began to recount how he met Shiina Mahiru. However, he deliberately avoided the reason why Shiina Mahiru was out in the rain in the park, simply stating that they met through that incident.
"Is that so..."
Hearing Aragaki Takiya's explanation, Kato Megumi finally pieced everything together. However, the whole thing sounded a lot like something that would happen in a TV drama—a boy giving a girl an umbrella, and then feelings quietly developing... It's just that Kato Megumi didn't like that kind of emotional development. She enjoyed chatting and interacting with Aragaki Takiya. If it developed into a romantic relationship, that would be acceptable too.
"But I still feel like being at school is better. Even though we can rest on weekends, it always feels a bit too boring..."
The girl on the screen thought for a moment and sighed.
"Is it because I'm at school to chat with you, Kato?"
Aragaki Takiya asked suddenly.
"Hmm, you could say that. I find chatting with you very interesting, Aragaki."
Kato Megumi said with a smile after hearing Aragaki Takiya's response.
"Uh..."
Hearing Kato Megumi's reply, Aragaki Takiya, who had originally intended to tease her, felt a bit embarrassed instead. After all, he had never heard such words before; they were more lethal than a simple compliment.
"But it seems there's a club meeting tomorrow. I wonder what kind of demands Aki-san will make this time."
Aragaki Takiya suddenly remembered the message Aki Tomoya sent a few days ago. Now, the club's meeting time was basically set for every Sunday. Aragaki Takiya didn't mind this; he had basically become a marginal figure in the club anyway.
After all, Aki Tomoya wasn't moving the game production process forward. Instead, he was constantly stuck on the Illustrations and the Script. This meant that even if Aragaki Takiya wanted to help, he couldn't.
Of course, whether he actually wanted to help Aki Tomoya make the game was another matter.
After all, that guy's personality really wasn't to Aragaki Takiya's taste.
"Yeah, I'll be able to chat with you tomorrow, Aragaki~"
The girl said, blinking her eyes.
"What do you mean? Aren't we chatting right now?"
Hearing Kato Megumi's words, Aragaki Takiya's heart couldn't help but speed up again. Facing this familiar person, it was already difficult for him to control himself and face her normally.
His heart rate would always accelerate unexpectedly...
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