When it comes to love…

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“Rika, we’ll share a room, right?”

　One day in the fifth period during a long homeroom.

　As the classroom was buzzing, Satsuki came to my seat and said,

“I don’t mind, but don’t you have to discuss it with Chitose?”

“Yeah. I went to her already, she said she’s going to be in a room with Himari.”

　The topic of conversation was about room pairings at the hotel for the school trip.

　We had some time to discuss it in order to decide the pairing.

“So she’s sharing a room with Himari?”

“Right, that’s the case it seems.”

　Since our group had three people, an odd number, during pairing events one person was always left over.

　In fact, I was a little worried about what would happen to the usual three of us.

　Nachi Himari, whose name I just mentioned, is a member of the student council, just like Chitose, I believe.

　She is a petite, but energetic, bright, and pretty girl.

　Chitose, who is good friends with her, must have coordinated the meeting well.

　As expected, she is as shrewd as ever.

“I see. Then, I’ll go with Satsuki.”

“Then it’s decided. Well, we can always visit each other’s rooms anyway.”

　After saying that, Satsuki went to write my name on the paper on the blackboard.

　Seeing that not many names were filled in, it seems that the pairing process was difficult.

“Rika.”

“Ah, Chitose.”

　While I was waiting for Satsuki, Chitose came to me this time.

　Next to her was Nachi.

“I’ll visit you in your room at the trip”

“Yes. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.”

“Oh. I didn’t mean it that way.”

　Chitose said casually and smiled smugly.

　The fact that she is so attentive to the people around her and doesn’t show it in a cavalier manner was very typical of Chitose.

“It would have been fine if I was with you, Tachibana-chan!”

　Saying that with a smile, Nachi suddenly took my hand.

“Hmmm, you’re so cute, Tachibana-chan. I’ll go play with you too!”

“Yes, yes. Go ahead.”

　The sudden rapid development of the conversation pushed me to react awkwardly.

　I don’t usually talk much with Nachi-san, but it was still nice of her to be friendly with me like this.

“Speaking of school trips!”

　Nachi-san suddenly held up her index finger with a snap.

　I was a little startled and involuntarily attached myself to Chitose’s arm.

“Speaking of which, what is it?”

“Hmph, that’s of course!”

“There’ll be a love story, right?”

　Satsuki, who had returned at some point, said as she joined our circle.

“Yes!　As expected of Satsuki-chan!”

“Well, of course I would know, I’m a highschool girl after all.”

“It looks like we’re going to have many couples! I’m so thrilled!”

　Nachi and Satsuki said this happily.

　It is true that romance may be a part of these events.

　But, however, a love story? ……

“Satsuki-chan has it nice, doesn’t she? She has a handsome boyfriend.”

“No, he’s an idiot. I don’t deny that he’s good looking though…”

“Woah! She looks so in love…”

　The two of them were suddenly excited.

　As I grew smaller beside them, Chitose looked at me and smiled softly.

“When it comes to love, let’s run away together, shall we?”

“…… I guess so.”

　Good. If Chitose is coming, there is nothing more reassuring.

　However, while I was relieved and patted my chest, I was also a little concerned about Chitose’s words, “Let’s run away together.”