Kiho's Personal Story
Roka: To this wonderful night... Cheers!!
Kiho: Cheers.
Roka: Mika!
Takeru: Sure, sure.
Roka: Fufu... Fufufu.
………
Flap
Kiho: Oh.
Roka: Zzzzz…..
Takeru & Kiho: ……..
After saying a toast for countless times, Roka slumped against the counter with a smile on his face. I looked at him for a few seconds.
I caught sight of Mika behind the counter, and we both laughed and said, “Good work”.
Takeru: As always, the way he fell asleep is just like a baby. He was noisy until the very end.
Kiho: I thought he’d ask for another round of fortune telling. He ran out of energy now.
Takeru: Seems like he played putter golf with Shinobu and others on the rooftop during the day. He must have been pretty tired from the start.
Kiho: The rooftop here?
Takeru: Yeah. He bought a toy set from somewhere, and was playing in the office at first, but Ai-chan kicked him out.
Kiho: Must have been tough for Ai.
I took the glass, which is now filled with nothing but ice, from Roka’s hand and handed it to Mika.
Takeru: Thanks. What about you, Kiho?
Kiho: I don’t mind if we call it a day now…... But let’s see…. Can I have just one more drink?
Takeru: Of course. I’m about to start cleaning up now, but don't worry about me. Just take your time and drink.
Mika gracefully poured me some Ginjo and began closing up the bar as previously declared.
As I watched him while enjoying my last drink of the day… I heard a muffled voice next to me.
Roka: ...I’ve come up with a great idea...
Kiho: What is it?
Roka: Nagashi somen for Christmas.
Kiho: We already did that last year. Water got all over the floor and Urara scolded us like we have just killed someone. We learned it hard way, didn’t we?
Roka: Fufu... Nghnnnn...
Takeru: Seriously, you’re way too sociable. Why bother replying when he’s already in his dreamworld?
Kiho: To my surprise, he can remember things when I ask him later. Maybe his brain is still up and awake.
Takeru: Even if that's the case, when I see you two together, I still feel strange.
Kiho: What’s strange about it?
Takeru: Who would have thought that you two would become such good friends for this long?
I gulped down the chilled sake in my mouth.
And laughed lightly at what Mika said while he was polishing the sink.
Kiho: Mika, didn’t you say the same thing in the past?
Takeru: Oh, really? Well, I've been thinking about it for quite some time now.
I do understand why Roka is attached to Kiho, but Kiho also accepted him and that's why we’re where we are now.
I can’t guess at all what would lead you guys to this point.
Kiho: Accept him? I don't mean to act like I was playing hard-to-get.
Takeru: I think it's difficult for you not to act that way when that’s what you are. Well, not that I care.
Back then… Kyoya, Sei, Shizuka, Mao... Not sure if I should say this, but didn’t Kiho like hanging out with that kind of people?
Kiho: Interesting conclusion you’ve reached there. Well, if I were to sit next to someone on a long trip, I'd prefer someone among that list.
Takeru: I know right. In fact, I've never seen Kiho close the distance with someone crazy like Roka. That's why I find it very strange.
Even if he was one-sidedly attached to you and you found him annoying, you could have dealt with him however you wanted, but you didn't.
Kiho: Dealing with him?
Takeru: Smiling while giving him a cold shoulder. You're good at that, aren’t you?
Kiho: Oh. Now you’re slandering me.
Takeru: Who said I did? I don't think you have to worry about it, though.
Kiho: Haha.
I see... So that's how Mika sees us.
Then, I could say the same. The fact that Roka got attached to me is certainly strange.
Takeru: Maybe it’s not rocket science at all. Perhaps, it’s simply admiration.
Because Kiho has a lot of things that Roka doesn't have and wants.
Kiho: ...I'd be honored if that's the case.
Takeru: It's like crying for the moon. I think it's more or less a feeling that arises when people interact with each other.
Well, it's not every day that you find someone as dynamic as Roka. “A calm, intelligent leader who is respected by everyone”
Kiho: Haha. I feel bad for Roka, but I can't imagine that at all.
Takeru: I kind of agree. However, if I have such a dynamic idiot close by….
I might be able to think it's silly to worry about such trivial things like having high expectations or wishing for things that will never come true.
Kiho: …….
He makes me think that everyone can want what they want, step forward, reach out and grab it.
I think anyone with self-strict personality would feel comfortable around Roka.
There's a level of force and carefree attitude that allows you to surrender yourself to him.
Takeru: Unexpectedly, he can save the day.
Looking at Mika, who suddenly stopped and looked at Roka with gentle eyes, I thought to myself he is also one of the people Roka has "forgiven".
Kiho: (Crying for the moon, huh?)
Kiho: ......It hurts.
Takeru: Huh?
Kiho: Ah... Sorry. I’m just talking nonsense. My head just hurt for a moment.
Takeru: Oh no, are you okay? You still have that migraine after all.
Kiho: No, I probably just drank too much and got a little carried away today.
Thanks for the drink. I'll take Roka home.
Takeru: Just sit down for a bit. I'll call Shinobu now.
Today he went to the dormitory to clean Shizuka's house. After that, he would be drinking with Soyogu and others, but I think they should start talking about leaving now.
If he comes over here and I tell him he can take a taxi home with Roka, he’ll be happy to come and pick him up for sure.
Kiho: He’s drunk as a skunk and a bit of a pain right now, are you sure?
Takeru: That kid is probably drunk too. Here! Drink this and wait.
Kiho: Thank you.
After quickly handing me a glass of water, Mika went down to the staff room.
Kiho: (.…I ended up making him worried. I should have made a different excuse.)
(I can't think straight at all. I'm really a little drunk tonight.)
Roka: …….
Kiho: ……
I stared at the back of Roka’s head, motionless and as quiet as a dead body. I vaguely thought that it's been a long time seeing that his hair has gotten this long.
I couldn’t really remember how short his hair was when we first met.
Roka: Hey, Misumi. I'm thinking of growing my hair out too, is that okay?
Why? There's only one reason. I want to be cool like you!
Not just as a host. As a human being, too.
Kiho: (.….Idiot.)
He has had something special from the beginning, but only he himself doesn’t know its value.
Without realizing it, he chased after someone else, harboring unnecessary admiration.
He's stupidly pure, he tries his best, and he loves people. There’s just no way anyone can hate him.
He's the kind of person who is destined to be loved.
Kiho: It's not that I didn't reject him. I just couldn't, Mika.
I murmured the words I hadn't said earlier to the empty counter.
I could see it from the moment we first met. If I had negative feelings about “this”, it would be the end.
So I accepted him, and I won't reject him even in the future. If no one can see your true feelings, it's the same as not being there.
Kiho: (That's why….. You'll probably never know for the rest of your life.)
I reached out for the card I'd put aside in the corner. And flipped it over and saw what’s on it. I couldn't help but let out a dry laugh, which made Roka flinched.
I find a tip of his hair swaying like a tail annoying for some reason, so I chuckled.
Kiho: Get up. Time to head home, Roka.
…….If I hate you, I’ll be swept away for sure.
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