The typical perception is that a complete introvert doesn’t go out. Well, I can’t deny that this isn’t entirely wrong. It’s
basically accurate. Right now, for instance, even I don’t have the will to go out, let alone make plans since the
vacation started.
It’s not that I can’t go out because I don’t have friends. It’s more that I don’t even like going out alone in the first
place.
Anyway, it’s impossible for a person to never go out. Even someone like me, who is considered the king of introverts,
can’t avoid it.
[Finally, the first merchandise is out!]
And my outings are usually decided for such reasons.
“…It’s hot.”
Akihabara, which took about an hour to reach, was indeed hot. That’s why I especially hate going out in summer.
Winter at least gets a little better if you layer up. Well, I hate the cold too, but still…
“It should be Tokubukiya.”
The reason I went out on this hot day was, without needing further explanation, to buy Nacchan’s merchandise. To be precise, I came to apply for a reservation.
…If I’m being honest, I would have preferred to reserve it online from home. However, since there’s an additional
benefit if I make the reservation directly at Tokubukiya in Akihabara, I had no choice.
“It’s hot…”
Complaining as I headed toward Tokubukiya.
“Hey…”
Someone grabbed my shoulder from behind. And without hesitation, I…
“Ah?!”
Ran away with all my might.
I was out of breath. Looking around quietly, I only saw people looking at me strangely, but no one seemed to be targeting me.
This is why I don’t like going out. There are always guys who try to get my number when I go out like this.
Well, I understand your desire to get to know me, since I am a super-misshaped beautiful girl. But that’s beside the
point—my discomfort is unavoidable.
“Haah…”
When I first experienced something like this, I was extremely flustered. But after going through it several times, I
eventually found the perfect solution. Just run away as soon as someone tries to talk to you! If you try to refuse with
words, your mind just gets stuck and you waste time. But if you immediately run away without saying anything, the
other person will be surprised and distracted by the attention, so they won’t follow you.
What a perfect strategy.
“Huuh.”
After catching my breath one last time, I looked around again. I had moved a little away from Tokubukiya, but it was
only about 5 minutes away. There was no problem walking back.
If I had to say, my back was soaking wet with sweat. The idea of sweat from a beautiful girl being a reward doesn’t apply when it’s my own sweat.
“It’s so uncomfortable…”
“Uh, excuse me?”
“Waaah?!”
That guy from earlier followed me here?!
I was already exhausted from running, so I didn’t have the strength to run again.
Amidst the anxiety, surprise, and fear, I turned my gaze quietly.
“You’re definitely Kaya-no-san!”
There was a frightening, bright blonde gal…
“I never expected to see Kaya-no-san in a place like this. How have you been?”
No way, our class’s ultimate insider, Tateyama-san, was smiling at me.
W-Why is someone like Tateyama-san, the ultimate insider, in Akihabara…?
“I was so surprised when I tried to talk to Kaya-no-san, and you ran away without even looking back!”
“Uh, Tateyama-san, why are you, why are you in Akihabara?”
My mind was fading at the appearance of the communication monster, Tateyama-san, who closed the distance without any hesitation.
“Me? Today, I have plans here with Chi-chan, Sattsu, and Mya-chan.”
…Who are Chi-chan, Sattsu, and Mya-chan? They seem to be nicknames for our classmates, but I don’t know them at all.
“Chi-chan found an owl cafe online, so I came to check it out. The owls were really cute! How about you come along next time, Kaya-no-san? Or we could go together now? I don’t mind going again!”
A torrent of rapid-fire words. Is this really a high school girl? If so, what was I…?
“Um, I…”
“Oh, Kaya-no-san must have come to Akihabara for something too. What are you here for?”
“T-That is…”
“Yep!”
Tateyama-san, with her eyes sparkling brightly as if determined to get an answer, looked at me.
Such pure eyes. It feels like the insider-killer curse within me is being cleansed.
However, with her constant talking, I was starting to feel nauseous…
I tried to avoid her gaze as much as possible, but there was a limit to how much I could avoid it.
“I was going to Tokubukiya…”
But it’s impossible for a super-misshaped girl to stutter in the middle of the street. I managed to keep the
conversation going despite my discomfort.
“Tokubukiya?”
Hearing my words, Tateyama-san paused for a moment, then exclaimed,
“Oh, that’s where the otaku go!”
She struck a fatal blow to my heart with a smile.
I don’t hide that I’m an otaku. For one, there’s no one to hide it from, and secondly, I’ve maintained a personal belief from my previous life that if it’s a hobby I like, I should be proud of it.
So even when there are people who laugh at others’ hobbies, I haven’t been particularly hurt.
But.
‘Oh, that’s where the otaku go!’
Today, I finally learned that saying it with such pure and innocent intent can be hurtful.
“I’ve never been to a merchandise shop before! Sattsu says he’s an otaku and goes there often, but when I ask him to go with me, he always refuses.”
But Tateyama-san?
Why are you naturally following me?
Of course, I don’t have the courage to ask directly, but isn’t it something insiders should understand if I give subtle hints?
“Wow! There are so many maid sisters here! They’re all so pretty!”
My secret telepathy seemed to be blocked by Tateyama-san’s insider shield. Ugh, a barrier…
“Have you ever been to a maid café, Kaya-no-san?”
“Eh? Th-that is…”
“I heard otaku often go to maid cafés!”
“I-I’ve been…”
I’ve been to a maid café once in my past life and once in this life, so a total of twice. The first time was a decent memory, but the second time in this life…
Well, I was quite disappointed. More than ten years have passed, but nothing seemed to have changed.
In the end, since maid cafés are service industries, I understand that it’s only natural. But, what should I say…
To be precise, it feels a bit regrettable that the future didn’t change much from the past. I haven’t been to Mars yet,
and there’s no AI replacing human labor or full-dive VR games.
The most advanced future technology I’ve experienced is only top-notch computers or smartphones.
If I had to say, maybe the quality of virtual YouTubers has risen beyond imagination.
Well, that’s sufficient, but it’s still regrettable that the future I dreamed of remains a dream.
“How interesting.”
“…Yes?”
“I never thought someone like Kaya-no-san would go to a place like a maid café. If you were working there, I could understand it, but Kaya-no-san, you’re so cute.”
An introvert like me in the service industry.
Wouldn’t that make the other person feel uncomfortable?
Or maybe?
Do otaku actually like it when a gloomy, beautiful girl musters up the courage to work at a maid café?
Well, I have no intention of doing that, as I really wouldn’t want to see such a sight.
“So? Tokubukiya? Where is it?”
“Oh, it’s just around the corner and straight ahead.”
“Hm, I see!”
“…Eh?”
For a moment, my thoughts stopped.
When I glanced to the side, I saw Tateyama-san naturally folding her arms and pulling me towards her as we walked
at a distance.
The sensation of something soft at my elbow…
“Hmm? Kaya-no-san, your face suddenly turned red. Are you okay?”
“Th-that’s because… your elbow… touched my chest…”
After overcoming my embarrassment and finally managing to say that, Tateyama-san looked at me for a moment
before covering her mouth and starting to laugh.
“Ahaha! What’s this, Kaya-no-san! It’s just girls, so what’s there to be embarrassed about? Or could it be that Kaya-no-san is, you know, that way?”
“Huh? No, that’s not…”
“Hm, if a cute girl like Kaya-no-san is that way, I might be okay with it?”
“Eh?!”
“I’m just kidding! Just kidding! Kaya-no-san, you’re such a naive one!”
Tateyama-san giggled as if nothing was wrong.
It seems that girls really don’t resist physical contact with their friends.
I’ve learned something good.
From now on, I shouldn’t be embarrassed and should enjoy this sensation confidently.
By the way, Kaya-no-san, I don’t know anything about subcultures, so could you explain it well?” Ah,
“…Ah, yes.”
Tateyama-san said this while looking down at me and smiling mischievously.
By the way, Tateyama-san’s chest is incredibly soft.
But honestly, I’m starting to feel really uneasy.
[Sorry for being late. #KainoIzumi#StarsFlow#ApologyBroadcast]
- So, what happened?
- Just overslept?
- They said they’d explain it a bit later even on the Nator
“Th-that is, I went out today, and somehow, I ended up being caught by a classmate…”
I had planned to just make a reservation for the pre-purchase and head back.
But since it was a coincidence that I met Tateyama-san outside, she dragged me to a café for a light coffee…
Even though I was flustered after seeing Nacchan’s bikini figure at Tokubukiya, she still made such a suggestion.
Is this really the communication skill of an insider?
As a communication-clumsy mess like me, I couldn’t refuse.
- Classmate?
- Is it a guy?
- Is it harassment?
- “Oh, no?! It’s a girl?! There’s no way anyone would harass me, the popular mood maker!”
“Ah!”
ᄏᄏᄏ
- Let’s go with that…
- The popular mood maker but calling a classmate an insider virtual YouTuber, Kaino Izumi
- Recently, Mei-chan hasn’t stuttered much
- Mentally, still clumsy with communication, but
- People do grow, don’t they? It’s touching (wo)
- So, what were you doing with a classmate?
“Hmm, I was just walking around with my arms folded. Oh, by the way, do you know? There really are gyaru girls with huge chests who are kind to otaku.”
-?
- What’s this all of a sudden…
- Is Mei-chan sleepy?
- Was the outing a lie? Just oversleeping?
“It’s true!!”
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