My Childhood Friend, Who Is Like an Older Sister to Me, Clearly Has a Crush on Me - Chapter 1-5

Translator: KR
Editor: Animu

 

Chapter 1-5

 

   Nishida Kana, an older sister-like childhood friend of mine, is a bit of a celebrity at the boys’ school due to her three main qualities; high conduct, beauty, and excellent grades.

   Her lovely appearance, coupled with her kindness and consideration for everyone, is the reason why she is adored by the boys.

   She also has a very open personality and seems to have many friends among the girls in her school.

   Of course, a number of boys from our school had sent letters to her, and they had even confessed to her.

   Yet Kana-neechan had apparently turned all of them down.

 

“Oh? I found Nishida-senpai. She looks as beautiful as ever again today.”

 

   Kazami Shingo, a friend of mine, smiled when he saw Kana-neechan on her way to school.

 

“Yeah, same old Kana-neechan.”

“You, how long are you going to call Nishida-senpai, ‘Kana-neechan’?”

“Hmm? Kana-neechan also calls me ‘Otouto-kun’ so I think it’s mutual, though….”

“Is that so? Is that really so?”　

 

   Shingo stared at me with a curious look.

   Kazami Shingo was also one of the people who confessed to her.

   Of course, he was also turned down.

 

“That’s how it is…. Either way, for me, Kana-neechan is Kana-neechan. She’s just my big sister.”

“Whatever it is, I think most people around you are jealous, you know?”

“Jealous? Why?”

 

   I asked with a ponder look.

   Shingo then said,

 

“You’re childhood friends with Nishida-senpai. If you’ve known her since childhood, that means you know her whole family, right?”

“That’s true….”

“And you are even called ‘Otouto-kun’ by her.”

“Well…, as expected it’s embarrassing being called that at my age.”

“But it makes you the one who Nishida-senpai trusts and likes the most.”

“Is that so?”

“Obviously! Nishida-senpai is not dating anyone right now. If she has a true love, who do you think she will pick?”

“I don’t know that. I’m just her ‘brother’, and I don’t think Kana-neechan would think that far either.”

“Well then, the chocolate from last Valentine’s Day. Who gave it to you?”

 

   Shingo was talking about the chocolate I got at that time.

   I was not that popular with the girls, so he must have wondered when he saw the box of chocolate.

 

“That was given by her when I was still in middle school, so it doesn’t matter now, right?”

“As expected, you got it from her, huh….”

 

   Shingo replied as his shoulders slumped dejectedly.

   I don’t know what is so shocking, though.

   This year’s Valentine’s Day was before my middle school graduation, so she gave it to me to commemorate the occasion.

   It was just an obligatory one through and through, not a true love one, I think.

   I can’t say for sure, though.

 

“It was just an obligatory chocolate. I wasn’t interested in Valentine’s Day either, so I didn’t think much of it when Kana-neechan gave it to me.”

“At any rate, I envy you since you are loved and got Nishida-senpai to give you chocolate and call you ‘Otouto-kun’.”

 

   Shingo let out a sigh.

   Of course, even if it was obligatory, I gave her cookies in return.

   Come to think of it, she was very happy when I gave her the cookies.

   She happily said “thank you”, but I didn’t pay that much attention since I thought she still had a true love chocolate partner.

   ーーThere’s no way.

   I don’t think Kana-neechan would want to be with someone like me.

   However, when Kana-neechan noticed me walking to school, she gave a wide smile,

 

“Morning, Otouto-kun!”

 

   And greeted me.

   At that moment, Shingo, who was walking next to me, freaked out and said,

 

“Ah, I’ll go firstーー. Later.”

 

   With that, he ran off ahead of me.

   I tried to stop him, but he was so fast that I couldn’t even grab his arm.

   Hence, I had no choice but to look at Kana-neechan and greet her back.

 

“Morning, Kana-neechan.”

“We have practice today too, so same place, okay?”

“Alright, I’ll be there as soon as I finish my part-time job.”

“Ah…. Now that you mentioned it, I also have one today.”

 

   Kana-neechan uttered as she just remembered, and her shoulders slumped dejectedly.

   I already know that she has a part-time job at a coffee shop.

 

“I guess we both will be a little late then.”

“Yeah, you’re right.”

 

   Kana-neechan said so with a faint smile.

   After we walked in silence for a while, she suddenly grabbed my arm.

 

“Kana-neechan? What’s wrong?”

“It’s about this Sunday…. Where should we go shopping?”

“Anywhere is fine for me.”

“That again! ーーListen, Otouto-kun! A boy has to escort a girl properly. They won’t be happy with you if you don’t do it right.”

“Ah, yes, sorry….”

“It makes me worried about our Sunday datーーShopping~”

 

   A date…?

   I thought we’re going to simply be shopping.

   Rather, what should I be worried about when it’s just a shopping trip?

 

“Don’t worry, Kana-neechan. It’s just shopping, so we’ll just buy what we want.”

“That’s naive. Boys will always escort the girls properly when shopping these days.”

“Don’t tell me it’s the same like when you buy lingerie or something?”

“No…, that might be a bit too much…but, if it’s a couple, maybe together…maybe you can buy things like underwear together….uuuh….”

 

   Kana’s face turned red with shame as she muttered to herself.

   She’s exploding in fantasies all by herself….

 

“Kana-neechan?”

“Anyway! You have to escort me well, Otouto-kun! Understand?”

“I’m still not sure, but I’m supposed to escort Kana-neechan, right? I’ll do my best.”

 

   All I have to do is to escort her well.

   I guess even shopping takes some effort if a man and a woman go together.

 

“Well then, I’ll go this wayーー”

 

   Kana-neechan gazed at the nearby crosswalk.

   The girls’ school is not that far from the boys’ school.

   However, if students from the girls’ and boys’ school were seen walking together, it would become a topic in itself.

   Especially if the girl is the highly popular Kana-neechan.

   I also need to be very careful.

 

“Okay, I’ll see you laterーー”

“Later, at that place, okay?”

 

   Kana winked lightly and ran off.

   ーーNow then, I guess I’ll have to head off too.

   I turned on my heel and started walking.

   I wonder what kind of day it will be today.

   It would be great if nothing happens though.

   I just wish the other students didn’t find out that I was walking with Kana-neechan.

   Either way, I have to keep a low profile as a normal student until I’m at school.

   Thus, I walked straight to the boys’ school.

 

   As soon as I arrived at the shoe locker, a couple of boys started talking to me.

 

“Hey, oi.”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

“I saw you walking with Nishida-san from the girls’ school across the street, what was up with that? Are you dating her?”

“Eh? With Kana-neechan? …She and I have known each other since childhood, and I don’t think it’s strange that we were walking together, though…?”

“I’m asking if you’re dating or not.”

 

   One of the boys forcefully grabbed me by the shoulders and asked.

   I gave him a look of disgust, as I should, and said,

 

“I don’t know about Kana-neechan, but I don’t think we’re in a relationship. What about it?”

“I see, so you’re not dating her, right?”

“Y-Yeah, maybe….”

“I see, I see. That’s a relief.”

“Relief? What is?”

“None of your business! …Anyway! Leave Nishida-san’s matter to me.”

 

   I have no idea what he wants me to entrust him with.

   In any caseーー

   I answered as much as I could.

   I’m a member of Kana-neechan’s band, so when he asked me if we’re dating, I didn’t know what to say.

   As for yesterday’s kiss, it’s invalid since I don’t know how she feels about it.

 

“Leave what to you?”

“I’m going to confess to Nishida Kana today.”

“You’re going to confess to Kana-neechan? …I see.”

“ーーThat’s why, in order to deliver my feelings to her, I will need your support. So, by all means, I want you to congratulate us on our relationship.”

 

   He said so.

   I don’t understand why he needs my support here.

   This just depends on how Kana-neechan feels, so I don’t think support from someone like me will be that important.

   I touched my lips and smiled faintly.

 

“A Confession? I hope it goes well. I’m rooting for you.”

“So you’re cheering me on, I see! With your support, it’ll be a hundred percent chance. I have a feeling my confession to Nishida-san will go well too!”

“I guess.”

“Thanks. Now I feel like I can go out with my dream girl, Nishida Kana.”

“That’s great.”

 

   I have no choice but to let him do what he wants to when he’s like this.

   If not, he won’t be satisfied with my answers at all.

   By the way, countless boys had confessed their feelings to Kana-neechan, and needless to say, they had been rejected.

   This time, too, I’m doubtful.

   But I guess he’s serious about it, since he’s telling this to me, someone who is close to Kana-neechan.

 

“Yeah! You too, you should find a new girlfriend instead of chasing after your sister all the time…. Otherwise, you’ll miss out on your youth.”

“Yeah, I’ll keep that in mind.”

 

   I replied to him as I walked away.
  (TN: F for this egoistic kid)