Sasaki Emi was Entrusted

Hearing I and Takeru collapsing, Emi and my aunt turned to look at us with their eyes rounded.

“Hello, Hideyori-kun, Juumonji-kun.”

“Hi, Emi!”

“Yo!”

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Without knowing about our internal struggles, Emi smiled at us.

Seriously….., I knew she wouldn’t come……..

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“This is just right, Hideyori.”

“Eh?”

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Oba-san walked toward me and Takeru.

Emi followed behind her while saying [Sorry for intruding].

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“Actually, I’m about to go out with Emi-chan’s mother.”

“Eh? You’re going out?”

“Yes, we won’t be back until night so take good care of Emi-chan while we are way okay.”

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I’ve never heard anything about that before…..

Naturally, Emi would know about it beforehand but my aunt is just telling me this now?

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“Come on! If you don’t tell me something like this in advance then I’m going to be troubled you know.”

“Sorry, you’re right…..”

“I feel the same way right now though.”

“My bad…..”

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Now I get how Takeru felt when I told him that StarChild might be coming at noon.

I really hate how it feels when your plan suddenly got interrupted by something unexpected too.

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“What about Oji-san?”

“His shift starts at noon today so he will be home around midnight. I will be back by then so it’s okay.”

“I see.”

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I still hate being alone with my uncle without my aunt around.

I think that person has already experienced a change of heart but I still can’t shake off the fear of when he was violent toward me.

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“Alright, I’m going. Feel free to stay for dinner, okay, Takeru-kun.”

“Yes, ma’am”

“Have a safe trip.”

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The three of us saw off my aunt.

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“……..by the way, Juumonji-kun is dressed normally but aren’t you unusually putting a lot of thoughts into your clothes today, Hideyori-kun?”

“It’s just an image change.”

“This guy tried a little too hard today right……..Nn?”

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As though he just remembered something, Takeru gazes at the clock on the wall.

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“Come to think of it, it’s noon already.”

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Hearing Takeru, I also remembered the reason I invited him over.

I totally forgot about StarChild’s visit when Emi arrived.

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“It’s already past noon huh.”

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Takeru tapped my shoulder.

“Told you so right?” he said with a smug expression.

Honestly, it’s a little irritating to look at.

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“Yes, yes, let’s have lunch. I will make something so what do you two want to eat?”

“Ramen.”

“Tsukemen.” (TLN: Cold Chinese noodle served with dipping sauce)

“What? Those things are not even worth entering the kitchen to cook you know?”

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Emi protested.

When a dish only requires you to boil the noodle and splash on some sauce, it appears that our chef finds it too boring.

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“Please pick one.”

“Well, since I troubled Takeru today, let’s go with his choice.”

“Alright! I will leave it to you, Sasaki.”

“Yes, I understand. By the way, what do you mean by troubled?”

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Asked Emi. She seems to be a little curious.

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“Ahh, actually I consulted Takeru with a secret you see.”

“A secret?”

“Yeah, it’s about StarChi—-…….”

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The doorbell suddenly rang in the middle of our conversation.

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“Eh?”

“Ha?”

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Takeru and I looked at each other.

No way, it’s impossible right.

The two of us turned completely silent.

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“Are you not going to answer the door? It seems you have a visitor you know.”

“Y, Yeah…… maybe it’s a mailman? Haha……”

Along with Takeru and Emi, I headed to the door and opened it.

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The door opened with a creaking noise.

Outside, a short girl wearing sunglasses, a face mask, and a hat was standing there.

A mix of long blonde and black hair can be seen extending down from her hat.

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No way……?

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No, seriously?

This is impossible right……?

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The girl removed her mask, sunglasses, and hat with practiced movement.

There stood an idol.

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“N, Nice to meet you……., I’m StarChild.”

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That was the advent of our favorite Idol, StarChild.