The Innocent School Idol is My Cousin Who Lives with Me and is a Spoiled Brat - Chapter 8
Chapter 8: “A Beautiful Girl Who Looks Like a Friendly Male Friend”
Translator: AJ1703
“No one talks to us anymore, huh…”
As we were heading to the classroom, the students avoided us at both ends as if to clear the way, so me and Mirei were able to smoothly make our way to the classroom.
They probably saw Mirei earlier and looked at her from afar as if she was a god who would not be touched.
Thank God for the boys in the case.
As I was thinking that―
“Hey, hey, Kakeru. You look like the man of the hour, don’t you?”
Murakumo, who had been talking to Mirei yesterday, came up to me.
She must have heard the commotion and came out of the classroom to see me.
“Oh, it’s Murakumo-san! Good morning!”
“Good morning, Miss Arisugawa. You’re looking happy and energetic today.”
Mirei raised her hand with a smile, to which Murakumo responded with a smile as well.
For some reason, Murakumo calls Mirei “Miss” when addressing her.
According to Mirei, she feels more comfortable that way.
She talks like a brusque man, but since she looks like a beautiful girl, it is surprisingly easy on the nose.
However, she is still odd, and would have been more popular among boys if she had spoken normally.
I believe she would have been as popular as Mirei.
Well, on the contrary, this way of speaking and attitude seems to be popular among girls…
“Good morning, Murakumo. Since we’re on the other end of the conversation, I’m sure there’s a lot to talk about, right?”
“Fufu, I suppose so. I never thought that Kakeru would take down the school’s idol― I wonder what kind of underhanded tactic you had against her?”
“That’s a bit of a misrepresentation.”
“Haha, I see. Sorry, sorry.”
Murakumo laughs happily.
I’m sure she didn’t really mean it.
But she must have wondered about it, since she used to hang out with me a lot.
She must have wondered why Mirei and I, who had never had any contact with each other, were dating.
She may have come out of the classroom to find out.
“Murakumo-san still gets along well with Kakeru, right?”
“Hmm? I guess you could say that. At least, I think I’m the most trustworthy person in this school, right?
Mirei asked with a smile.
Murakumo did not seem particularly offended and answered with a smile.
I guess she was just being honest, but even if she was, it didn’t seem like the kind of thing to say to the girlfriend of someone else…?
“Then, why not join our group for the school camp? Kakeru and I were talking about inviting Murakumo-san yesterday.”
Mirei really seems to have decided to invite Murakumo.
Indeed, now is a good time to ask Murakumo out, as everyone around her is looking at her from afar…
“Hee~, is it okay with you if I join you two?”
“Yeah, I know you won’t say anything bad about Kakeru, and I’d rather have a girl who’s friendly with Kakeru.”
“Hmmm~?”
Murakumo gave me a meaningful look.
I understand what you are saying.
A normal girlfriend would want to keep away any girl who seems to be particularly close to her boyfriend.
But what Mirei is doing is the opposite.
It is no wonder that she is suspicious of our relationship.
“Mirei is a carefree girl who doesn’t think ahead, so she’s genuinely asking Murakumo out.”
“Huh!? What’s that, you’re calling me an idiot!?”
“Are you out of your mind!?” Mirei looks at me as if she wants to say that.
She seems to be a little angry.
“No, I meant it as a compliment, as in, ‘You’re not two-faced.'”
“Is that so? Well, that’s fine then.”
…Is it really okay?
I thought it was a terrible excuse even for me… Well, if Mirei is satisfied with it, it’s fine.
“I see. To be honest, I’ve already been invited by a few girls… but if Miss Arisugawa and Kakeru-kun invite me, I’ll join your group. I’m sure this is just another chance for us to be together.”
Murakumo was suspicious of our relationship but seemed to have decided to join our group.
It’s hard to know what she’s thinking, but she’s not the kind of person who would harm others, so I should be glad for now.
After that, I’d like to decide between one girl and one boy― preferably before the school camp group assignments start, anyway.
By the way, the reason why there is only one boy left to join the group is because we have already secured one of them.
“Really!? Are you sure!?”
“If anything, I’m not sure I’m the right person for this.”
“Ahaha, Murakumo-san is very popular, so I don’t think you need to worry about it.”
Murakumo was probably just being modest, but Mirei, perhaps finding it funny that the popular Murakumo would belittle herself, gave her an innocent smile.
“Hmm, I wonder. When Miss Arisugawa tells me that I am very popular, it makes me think about it a little.”
When a girl who is more popular than you says you are very popular, of course, you will think twice.
“I didn’t mean to offend you, and I’m just saying it genuinely, so please forgive me.”
“Oh, it’s not like I had any bad feelings or anything, so it’s fine.”
Murakumo looks at Mirei with a laugh as if she has no choice when she follows up.
“Anyway, I’ll be looking forward to seeing you at the school camp.”
“It’s my pleasure, too!”
Mirei was probably happy to get Murakumo as soon as possible.
After all, Mirei had a big smile on her face.
In the midst of all this, Murakumo came up to me and put her hand on my shoulder.
Then she leaned up and put her mouth close to my ear.
“I guess you owe me one, huh?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Fufu, don’t play dumb with me, okay? I’m sure you can fool the other people’s eyes, but you can’t fool my eyes with that one, can you?”
It seems that Murakumo has completely found out about the fake lovers situation.
She may be a nice person, but I still think she’s a nasty one.
“What do you want?”
“Hmm~ I don’t know, for now. Maybe when I’m in trouble, I’ll ask you for something?”
I think I might owe a debt to a troublesome fellow…
“Hey, hey, what are you two talking about?”
As I was having a private conversation with Murakumo, Mirei looked at us curiously.
I guess that’s a natural reaction when one person is left out.
“I was just asking what the boys were going to do.”
“Eh~, in that case, please include me in the conversation.”
“Fufu, sorry, sorry~. Well, the bell will be ringing soon, and we can talk about the rest during break time.”
Murakumo winked as she said this and returned to the classroom.
I really don’t know what she’s thinking.
“I’m glad Murakumo-san is in the same group with us.”
“Haha… that’s right.”
Was this the correct decision…?
I feel like I just got myself involved in some kind of trouble.
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Murakumo is being obvious too! She likes him or else she would’ve told Mirei as well! Sly one she is..