'Well, Alina. I need to talk to you.
'Shut up.
'Not so fast. It's important.
'So you've finally been criminally convicted. You'll be in jail for the rest of your life.'
'No, and I'm a gentleman. I never do anything wrong. When I look at Mr. Akakusa, I hear the voice of the devil telling me what to do, but somehow I manage to keep my wits about me. So it's all right.
'Why is the world letting this s*xual predator go free?
'Let's get back to the point. Alina, you're at the center of the conversation.
''So.''

I brought up the false story that the tennis club had called for help again. It was the only way for Taku Nakatani to get close to Alina. Since his range of activities is so limited, we have no choice but to let him go.
I do not inform her of Taku Nakatani's existence at all.
We only lead her to Taku Nakatani. We have decided not to interfere with his love life.

Wait a minute. How did it go?
'What?'
'You know, about Shirana wanting to be alone with you.
Oh. --Why didn't you remove the flowers from this room? I seriously freaked out when I walked in! How many flowers did you bring!
''Hmmm. It's like a wedding hall. So, did you make love?
'This ain't no confession. ......'
'Then what was it? Since you've made such a wonderful setting, why don't you tell us, Mr. Orangutan?
'We just talked a little bit about middle school. Nothing romantic. I'm afraid not.
'Well, I thought so. It's not like they're gonna pass on your genes. Look, your mitochondria are screaming.
'Shut up. I'll be a bachelor.

I interrupted further idle chatter, as it was a waste of time, and left the rose garden to change into my gym clothes in the bathroom. Comet, who was kind to ladies, gave the room to Alina. I think it was a two grade promotion.
While I was waiting for Alina to finish changing, I sent a message to Hakuna.

I'm on my way.

I got a reply not long after.

"Hi. I'll be waiting.

The meeting with Shirana was fine. All that remains is for Taku to make his move.
Then the door is opened with a bang.

"Did you see that?
'No.'
'I'll kill you if you watch. I'll put you in a piranha pond.
'I didn't see it, I didn't see it. Come on, let's get out of here.

She has a ponytail, and although her face doesn't show it, she is motivated. I still can't figure out her motivation switch.



We come to the tennis court, where yellow voices are heard, "Fight, fight, fight! The athletic team still likes to fight. Fight! Fight! You'd be surprised what foreigners see when they see us going around saying We sound like a fighting people.
It's more than enough for me, a homecoming boy. It's a whole other world for Alina, a reader. I wonder if she remembers being on the basketball team in the past. Alina is already wearing a hat, even though the sun is not that strong.
She turns her attention to the court where the men's tennis club is playing and looks for Taku Nakatani. He was easy to find. He was staring at me.

'What are you doing today?
'I'm picking up the ball. 'Grab your racket and let's go that way.

Alina obeys me. I'm sure she was looking forward to it. She's so full of life when she wields a racket. You tsundere.
I've gotten used to handling the racket since the beginning, and I hit the balls back one after another. It's a great feeling. The vibration in my arm! FOO!




'Break!

Yuri Hiiragi, the head of the women's tennis club, signals for a break. As if taking advantage of this, the men's tennis club also took a break.
Alina and I went to where everyone was hanging out and sat down to blend in.
While we were idly watching the baseball and soccer teams practice, my phone rang.

Taku-kun is going to attack Alina-san.

I thought to myself, "Is this an air raid?

'Alina, I'm going to go talk to Shirana.
'She's in heat here. You're like a rabbit.
'What an a**h*le they think I am ...... and you, that's a perverted statement, right? I won't forget this.

He quickly runs away before he is killed and quickly approaches Hakuna,

'Yo. What's going on?
'Taku-kun should be here soon... Oh, here he comes! Alina's place!''



Taku stood by Alina, who was sitting on the floor.
Alina ignored him, just like Alina.

It's been a while, Alina-senpai.

Taku said, his face tense with nervousness. Alina, on the other hand, moved her head lazily and looked at Taku.

Who are you? If you're looking to meet someone, go online.

Taku's eyes darted open and his lips quivered. Then he continued with a wry smile.

Don't you remember me? My name is Taku Nakatani. I'm Taku who took care of you in the first year of junior high school.
I don't know that name. A falsehood? I don't know you anyway, and I don't remember you. You're depressing me, so get lost.'
'Are you mad at me, senpai? Did I do something? I--''
'Shut up. Don't come near me so easily.'

It was hard for me to watch. I felt sorry for Taku. He probably never expected to be rejected so much by the person he loves.
The Alina he knew was asleep, and now the violent Alina was there. I can understand this situation because I know that Alina has a dual personality, but for Taku it must be incomprehensible. He can only judge her as 'a senior who has completely changed her personality.
Alina folds her arms.

How long are you going to stand there? It's disgusting. Get away from me. Don't ever talk to me again.

Taku sensed that Alina was not joking and turned away with a frustrated look on his face. Taku's back looked terribly small.
Alina turned her gaze back to the front with empty eyes. She did not even glance at Taku as he left.