CH 37

“Mirei san, she went that way.”

“Yeah”

I was playing games with Mirei san for the first time in a while.

We passed the time mainly playing FPS and occasionally playing physical games.

“You are as good as ever, aren’t you?

“Masa is getting better, too.”

“Really?”

I think I’m getting better than before because Haruto has been teaching me.

“Would you like to cook with me today?”

“Cooking?”

“Yeah. I thought we could do it together.”

“Okay. I’d like to try it, too.”

And so…

“For now, we’ll just use what we have at home…”

I didn’t know what to buy, so I just followed Mirei san’s lead.

“Let’s buy some snacks too.”

“Really?! Are you sure?”

“I’m sure it’s fine. But you have to make sure you don’t gain weight.”

“Um, Mirei san?”

“Yes?”

“Are you angry?”

“I’m not angry. It’s not unusual for you to talk with other people in your class. But I’m a little jealous.”

I thought it was cute on the inside.

“I see.”

I replied

“Shall we make it then?”

“Yes, please!”

“First…”

She taught me how to make a basic hamburger steak.

“Well, it’s difficult.”

I’m probably not a good cook. I used to think I was good at it, but now I remember that I used to make the same dishes or eat prepared foods.

Then cook it…”

I put it on the pan and tried to cook it, but when I was wondering when to turn it over, she said

“It’s all right, I’ll watch with you”

And from behind, she grabbed my hand holding the frying pan.

“Umm, I’m not sure if it’s ready yet.”

She confirmed it

I was so nervous that I was almost like a puppet, but I managed to make it.

By the way, President Takuya said to me

“Delicious!”

I thought it was not so bad to be Mirei’s puppet. Or rather, I even wanted to be one.