A Very Popular Idol Classmate Has Taken a Liking to Me, A Person Who Doesn't Want to Work for W

Act 1 - The Hungry Idol Part

5-1 Housewarming party

The move was over.

It was a bit of a challenge because the rainy season had just started, but the furniture was brought into the new location in good shape and without any damage thanks to the contractors.

"Pheewww...... You've moved to a really nice place, Rintaro." (Himiko)

The one who was looking around the room was Yuzuki Himiko-sensei, who had hired me as a part-timer.

I couldn't help but tell her about my move, since she had paid for my rent at my old place.

In addition, I had also already told her why I decided to move out and how it happened.

"Even so, I can't believe he's actually getting paid by an idol...... I knew you were a student at Rintaro's high school, but I never thought you had any connections. When you see her in person, she is really beautiful.――When I see you in the flesh......you are really beautiful, yes." (Himiko)

"I'm flattered, Yuuzuki-sensei." (Rei)

Rei, who was standing next to me, bowed her head to Yuzuki-sensei.

Today was the day for my "employers" to meet each other.

When I told Rei that I was working part-time for Yuzuki Himiko-sensei, she said she wanted to say hello to her.

Of course, there was always the risk of leaking our relationship to the public, After all, Yuzuki-sensei was a celebrity in a sense.

With the added trust of being a relative, we decided to tell her all about our situation.

As a side note, Rei was a fan of Yuzuki Himiko's work, and she forced me to arrange a meeting with her.

"But I think you've found the right man, Otosaki-san. Rintaro may have a bad mouth sometimes, but he's a caring person from the bottom of his heart, he's perfect at housework, and his face isn't bad either. And he was very popular in elementary school." (Himiko)

"...... Yuzuki-sensei, that's a little harsh." (Rintaro)

The more she flattered me, the more troubled I become, and the more I smile bitterly.

Of course, I felt embarrassed, but――――yep, it's uneasy.

"When you were in elementary school...... You were popular?" (Rei)

"You don't get into that, either. In elementary school, if you were good at sports, you were usually popular, right." (Rintaro)

"This is a Translation Content of pemudatunawisata[dot]my[dot]id. so, read only on there, kay~"

When I was in elementary school, I was relatively athletic and certainly had many opportunities to get along with girls.

However, once I entered middle school and my athletic skills started to fall into the mediocre range, I joined the ranks of the average boys.

I'd never had a girlfriend until this age.

"Fufufu ...... Are you curious, Otosaki-san? About girl situation of Rintaro!" (Himiko)

"! I'm curious." (Rei)

"All right! I'll tell you! Then let's start with the story of when he started kindergarten――――" (Himiko)

......This is stupid.

I ignored them as they started to get excited and went to the kitchen to make coffee.

The kitchen was much bigger than the previous house.

First of all, the stove had three burners instead of two, and I had to say it's the best.

The microwave, rice cooker, and oven had been replaced with better ones. I kept the knives and pans that I was familiar with, but renewed the appliances.

"Here's, the coffee." (Rintaro)

"...... Rintaro, the man who makes women cry." (Rei)

"I don't know what you've been told, Rei, but most of what you've been told by Yuzuki-sensei is a lie, okay." (Rintaro)

I don't remember ever making a woman cry.

"It's not a lie! Rintaro was the only one who supported me when everyone else was against me becoming a manga artist! "If it's Big Sis Himiko, she can definitely be a manga artist!", you said that. That's why I cried, I did!" (Himiko)

"This is about your story, huh......"

I'm pretty sure that happened before.

I was in second grade at the time, and I encouraged Yuzuki-sensei, who was a high school girl.

When I think about it now, I don't know what I'm basing this on, but I think I pushed her back just because I liked her drawings.

If she became a manga artist because of me then, I'm a little proud of that.

"Pheew....... But I'm really glad that Rintaro didn't stop working. He's good at his job, he brings me food every time I'm in trouble, he makes me coffee when I want it, and he's become someone I can't let go of." (Himiko)

"You're exaggerating......." (Rintaro)

"I'm not! The same is true for all the assistants. I'm not going to let you monopolize him, Otosaki-san." (Himiko)

After telling her that, Yuzuki-sensei looked at Rei with a restraining look.

She then shifted her gaze towards me.

"Rintaro, you-re-all-right-now, are-you-not?" (Himiko)

"......Yeah, I'm all right. Big-Sis-Hi-mi-ko." (Rintaro)

"Yep. Then good." (Himiko)

"This is a Translation Content of pemudatunawisata[dot]my[dot]id. so, read only on there, kay~"

Her question was filled with a variety of meanings.

It was only natural, since we were relatives, that Yuzuki-sensei was well aware of my family situation.

That was why my cheerful reply seemed to put her mind at ease a little.

"So, Otosaki-san, please take care of Rintaro for me. I'm not too worried about him, though. He's a good cousin, after all." (Himiko)

"Yes, I understand. ......Umm, Yuzuki-sensei." (Rei)

"Hmm? What is it?" (Himiko)

"Lastly, Could I have your...... autograph?" (Rei)

Rei looked nervous as she took out a piece of colored paper and a pen.

I guess she really is a fan from the bottom of her heart. She looked even more nervous than usual.

"Ee, well, I'll give you as much as you want if you want it...... Ah! That's right! Then give me Otosaki-san's autograph too. You can have it in exchange." (Himiko)

"! I'm so happy......!" (Rei)

Right in front of my eyes, a rare big star and a super successful manga artist are exchanging autographs is taking place――――.

I was so used to them that I sometimes forgot that these two people are not the kind of people that an average person could get close to.

For some reason, I realized how lucky I am in this situation.

"Fufufu, I'm going to display it at my workplace. Then, Rintaro, Otosaki-san. See you again." (Himiko)

"Thank you for coming despite your busy schedule. I'll see you again when I'm working." (Rintaro)

"Yup. I'm counting on you, okay? My dear cousin." (Himiko)

With an exquisitely un-cute wink, Yuzuki-sensei leaves my room.

The only ones left were me, the owner of the house, and Rei, who was holding the autograph with great care.

"You really like Yuzuki-sensei's work, don't you?" (Rintaro)

"Yes. It's a shonen manga, but it depicts the emotions very beautifully, and it's very delicate and passionate at the same time....... I often read it on the way or during breaks. I bought it both in paper and digital." (Rei)

"......I see." (Rintaro)

"This is a Translation Content of pemudatunawisata[dot]my[dot]id. so, read only on there, kay~"

I'm just a helper, I didn't think up the story or create the characters, but for some reason, I feel happy when Yuzuki-sensei's work was praised as if it was my own.

She is like a sister to me, even though she is my employer.

It's not my fault that I see a lot of sloppiness in her, but there's no doubt that she's someone I respect.

"But, Rei reads shonen manga, too, huh. To be honest, I didn't have an image of you as such." (Rintaro)

"I like manga itself, not just shonen manga. It's something that moves people's hearts. I think that part of it is no different from music or dance. I sometimes get an idea for a song after seeing a creative work." (Rei)

"Hee, so that's how it is......." (Rintaro)

If you ask me, Yuzuki-sensei also read a lot of works in her spare time.

This is for research purposes! She often said that. (PTW/N: The bois often said that as well.)

Maybe that was why she wanted me to at least keep up with what's trending and popular.

"Does Rintaro not read many mangas?" (Rei)

"I do...... but only the ones that are really popular. Whenever I have a little extra money, I put it into savings." (Rintaro)

"Then, I'd like to lend you some of my recommendations later. I'm sure you'll find a few you like." (Rei)

"I'm grateful for that. If I like it, I'll buy it myself." (Rintaro)

――――In the meantime, the time was approaching evening.

The temperature was still quite high in this near-summer season, but that didn't change the fact that dinner time was approaching.

"We should get ready." (Rintaro)

"Do you need any help?" (Rei)

"Nope, I'm sorry, but you're going to have to let me handle the cooking this time. It's a bigger kitchen than my previous house and I'm really excited about it." (Rintaro)

"All right, then. I'll leave everything to you." (Rei)

"Yeah, leave it to me." (Rintaro)

I put on the apron that was hanging on the couch and headed for the kitchen.

Today was the day of the housewarming party planned by the three members of the Millefeuille Stars.

They had originally planned to have a delivery service, but now that I've joined them, I'm in charge of cooking.

I have prepared a lot of ingredients for this day.

I was uncharacteristically excited about my first day in the kitchen of my new house.