I started dating a cute girlfriend I met during my eighth grade days when we reunited in high school. - Chapter 25

Translator: Galado

Editor: Matsu

Proofreader: AJ1703

25. Eriko and Sachiko <An Encounter between the Queen of the Rotting World and the Witch of Hades!>

“There’s a lot of reasons for this.”

“There are various reasons for this.”

There’s a lot going on with this.”

“Hmm… I’m sure you must be very proud of being praised by a girl and smiling at her. I wonder what the circumstances are. Well, it’s none of my business anyway.”

Whoaaaa, What’s this? I feel so guilty even though I didn’t do anything wrong just because I was photographed. Also, Beni is simply scary. I think she used her evil eye to see through me. The power of her eyes are incredible… I thought about asking Okita for help, but he disappeared right before I knew it. That guy is useless at the critical moment…

“But more importantly, what is Beni doing here?”

“Trying to avoid that topic, huh… Well, anyway, I’m here for Shu’s hobbies and she’s helping me… with my shopping…”

When I looked at Beni, She seemed to have bought several books with a memo in her hand and had a large bag with her. There’s a hint of fatigue on her face. I guess she’s also having a hard time… by the way, there is something I had to say more than that.

“Eriko is putting up a booth today, so watch out for her.”

“Geh, Ecchan is also here too? I definitely don’t want to see her today…”

Today’s Beni is dressed in a one-piece dress, which is a decent outfit, but Shu is with her. It is hellish to imagine the three of them encountering each other. Beni and I looked at each other and made reluctant faces, as if we had the same imagination. Then we laughed at each other. I think her mood has improved a little. I’d like to talk a little longer with her, but it’s time to get back to the booth. I said goodbye to Beni and was about to leave when she tugged at the sleeve of my clothes.

“Uhmm… I’m sorry I was so mean to you earlier. I just had something on my mind…”

Whoaaaa, Beni is too cute when she’s looking up at me and apologizing. This is unforgivable. Anyone who would say this isn’t cute is definitely not a human being. Of course I’m a human being, even though I’m the Knight of the Black Dragon. So I immediately forgave her.

“Don’t worry, I don’t mind it, I don’t feel good about smirking at a girl I don’t even know either. Sorry.”

“Thanks… But if you feel so bad, then make my favorite food next time you make lunch. I’d love to eat something with some blood dripping out of it.”

Beni begged with a nasty look on her face, reversing the horrified look she had on her face a moment ago. I feel that Beni today is like a little devil. It’s cute. Her favorite food is a tomato dish… I’ll look into something that could be made into an easy one so I’ll give it a shot.

I think I heard Beni mumbling, “I tried the ‘tsundere’ strategy like my sister said, but I wonder if it worked..?”. I said goodbye to Beni and returned to the booth. By the way, Okita noticed Beni and was watching our exchange in the distance with a smirk on his face. I’m gonna beat him to death.

“One more copy left. I couldn’t have done it without you guys. I’m really grateful.”

“We’re almost there. I’m kind of tired.”

We returned to the booth and continued to sell for the rest of the day. We took a break as the end of the day was drawing near.

“Excuse me, may I read this?”

“Yes, please… Whoa?!”

Woah woah, ain’t that Shu, why is she here? Wait, Beni said she came with her. Oh no, oh no. Of course she’s definitely coming. I’m sure she’s definitely come.

“Wait… couldn’t it be the Knight of the Black Dragon and also Mr. Suspicious?! Are you guys! cosplaying Saka**** RyoRyō*** and Okada IzI** from the gacha game the gacha game F//G* that both of you are wearing? The one in the middle is Or***-san isn’t? isnt? They look good together.”  

“Hey! Don’t you just say the characters name out loud! I’m trying to blur it out so we don’t have to get in trouble or anything obvious!!! Also, my name is Okita.”

“Oh! You also got a good taste! After all, the ship between Ryo** and I*** is the best!”

“You also understand it…!”

Eriko and Shu are both completely ignoring Okita and me while laughing at each other in a rotten-funny way. What a bizarre scene. But she noticed my true identity so quickly. Well, even in cosplay she’ll definitely notice it. Even Beni found out right away… Oh, I’ll leave the beeping to your imagination as to what’s in it.

“Do you know this girl…? She’s cute and knows what she’s talking about. I wonder if she is Okita’s girlfriend. By the way, I really miss the old Knight of the Black Dragon back then.”

Eriko is laughing happily. Perhaps the words “Knight of the Black Dragon” remind her of our middle school days. It’s still peaceful. Oh Beni, don’t come, please don’t come!

“Don’t leave me, Shu. Oh…”

“Beni-oneesama, Knight of Black Dragon and Mr. Suspicious are also here. What a coincidence!”

“Hey, Sacchan… Beni….. Onee-sama?”

Our time stopped. Beni was frozen with a look of confusion on her face, and Eriko seemed to be overwhelmed by an unexpected encounter. Okita is trying to escape and I, the Knight of Black Dragon, have no choice but to lend my aid to her.

“Beni is her pseudonym, Tanaka-san.”

“Ye-yeah. That’s right, that’s right! Ahahahaha.”

“Jekyll and Hyde!!”

It’s no good. Beni’s tone of voice is back to normal. It seems that she didn’t understand me when I said the code. Oh well. We’ll just have to keep up the momentum and play it fast and loose…… 

“What are you talking about? Beni-oneesama is Yomizaka Beni !! It’s the true name of a Witch of Hades. It’s not a fake name like a pseudonym.”

“You should really shut up now…”

“Shu, now’s not the time!”

Beni and I are desperately trying to close Shu’s mouth as she is insinuating something. I quickly touch a certain part of Shu’s body. Oh, what’s this soft feeling… It’s totally different from Beni… Ah! No, no, no. It’s unintentional! I’m being serious. Please believe me!

“Can you please tell me more about it, Mr. Knight of Black Dragon and Ms. Witch of Hades?”

“Yes…”

Eriko smiled at us and we could do nothing but nod at her request.

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“That’s what you meant, huh… Sacchan should have talked to me about it too… You’re too distant.”

I revealed Beni’s identity to Eriko, but her reaction was more normal than I expected. Perhaps she had expected it to some extent after all. Well, the secrets were out. We were talking at a family restaurant near the venue. By the way, I asked Okita to take Shu somewhere else because it seemed that the conversation would not be good if she was here.

“But it’s great that you got to go out with the person you had feelings for in middle school.”

Eriko teases me with a nasty smile.

“Shut up you… More importantly, about that…”

“I know, I won’t tell anyone about this. Everyone has their own secrets.”

“T-thank you very much…”

Beni thanks Eriko’s words with a relieved expression.

“But Ecchan didn’t even feel disgusted that I’m a chuuni.”

“Well, I know a certain guy like that. I also had a suspicion that Sacchan would like that kind of thing too. I’ll keep it a secret to other people so don’t you guys worry.”

“Thank you, Ecchan… really.”

Beni sighed with relief. The two started chatting with each other, as if they weren’t as rambunctious as I thought they would be. I guess it was still rags to riches because of Beni. On the contrary, it seems to have worked. I’m just glad that Beni is clumsy.

“But I wonder if it’s safe to show my true colors in class.”

“Please don’t do that.”

“You should better not do that.”

“Why?”

We denied Beni’s words in unison. Eriko and Okita are already used to me, for better or worse. If she’s going to show her true colors, it would be better to do so gradually. After that, the three of us enjoyed our meal together.

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Afterword

Author:

I thought I had posted a reservation, but I didn’t. Sorry about that.

So, is it okay if I mention FGO or something like that in my novel? If not, I’ll fix it right away.

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Translator:

Oh, FGO reference. Too bad I quit FGO upon failing to get Scathach: Skadi banner twice (good thing I haven’t used money on that game). If anyone doesn’t know, the cosplay is from Fate Grand Order.