The Pretty Girl Next to Me Asks Strange Questions Every Day

52 – Can we take a day off today?

“Me, over there.”

The next morning.

As I was putting on my school uniform and carrying my bag, Ina pushed her pouty face through the gap in the door that was slightly open.

I was supposed to wait in the living room when everything was ready. Did something happen?

“Why?”

Ina answered while caressing her neck.

“That, that’s what I mean. I think I left my school uniform at home.”

“Ah… ….”

Maybe it was because I packed my things in a hurry last night. She seemed to have left out her school uniform while packing this and that.

“So I have to go home for a while. I will be late, so please go first.”

“Yes. Okay.”

There is a high possibility that the two of you being late together will cause various rumors. For example, cohabitation. I don’t want to get caught up in such rumors again. She decided to follow Ina’s words.

Thinking so, she was about to leave her room, but a suspicious shadow hit Inana’s back. The shadow stood behind Ina and she put her arms around Ina’s shoulders and held it.

“Oh, huh?”

Ina’s dumbfounded face lets out an incomprehensible voice.

Well, is there anyone else who would do something like this? It was my sister. My older sister, who is full of energy from early in the morning, laughs and says “Huhuhu”.

“Can I take a day off today?”

“Only one person plays polka dots. Don’t drag others along.”

“A. When you grow up, shouldn’t you try skipping around once?”

“I don’t know what the reason is, but in the first place, we aren’t adults yet.”

Ignoring my correct objection, my sister tapped Ina on the shoulder.

“Come on. Spend the day chatting and playing with me. How is it?”

“Yeah, but… ….”

It was a gaze that didn’t know what to do with the devil’s sweet temptation. Like it or not, she has always been a model student. She really wouldn’t go to school unless she was sick somewhere.

Soon after that, those eyes turned to me. It was an eye with a message saying, “What should I do?” It seemed like he was trying to pass the choice on to me.

Mmm.

Wouldn’t there be no chance to play unless it’s a time like this. Besides, since she had been through the same thing as yesterday, she thought it would be good for her to rest for a day.

“Wouldn’t it be okay to play for a day?”

“…… Okay. I will rest today.”

Ina replied as if she couldn’t help it.

But let’s keep it a secret that a smile appeared on her face for a moment.

&

So today the seat on the left was empty.

Judging by the fact that the homeroom teacher said something like “Ina is sick today, she is taking a break”, It seemed that she had already contacted her.

Is it because of the image making so far? No one suspected that he was malingering. Instead, there were only kids who glanced at me for no reason.

Jia was among them.

It seemed like he had something he really wanted to say from how he kept looking at me from a while ago.

“Why is that?”

Jia tilted her head as she asked, unable to ignore her gaze.

“What?”

“No. It seems like you have something to say.”

“Just. I saw it out of curiosity.”

Is it strange?

“What is interesting?”

What is the reason to think that I am amazing? She didn’t know what to say, so she asked.

Then, Jia touched her chin and answered.

“I thought there was no sign of surprise when Ina was sick.”

“…… Uh, oh no That is it.”

“Of course, since the two of them are dating, they will keep in touch. It wouldn’t be strange if you’ve already heard that I’ll rest today because I’m sick.”

“Oh, yes. That’s it. That was exactly what I was trying to say.”

“So? Where is Ina sick?”

“…… Uh.”

Should I tell you where it hurts? Cold? Or a stomach ache? Or that your legs hurt from walking too much on a school trip?

Jia snorted at her as she was hesitant to answer.

“You can’t lie very well.”

She was caught quickly.

“I knew, but she was taken aback. You may be the most transparent person in the world.”

“A compliment?”

“Maybe not?”

Or is it not?

Anyway, the quick-witted Jia seemed to have already seen it through. It’s also because of my inexperienced lying skills.

I can’t even get along with Ina anyway. No matter what answer he gave, it would only be a matter of time before he was caught.

“But considering the fact that I wasn’t surprised when I heard that Ina was taking a day off today, can this mean that I have a rough idea of why Ina is taking a day off today?”

“Think whatever you want.”

“This is the result of thinking freely. So? Why is Ina off school today?”

Jia’s eyes looked very serious when she asked that question. It’s not a question she’s asking out of mere curiosity. It must be strange that Ina, who usually has no days off, is taking a break from school for faking illness.

However, it was impossible for Ina to tell others about her circumstances. She doesn’t readily share her stories about Ina and her family. It’s nonsense that she’s taking it out of my mouth.

“I can’t talk.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“Okay.”

Jia turned her head away as if she had no intention of asking further questions. By the time she let out a sigh, feeling that she was fortunate.

“Still, I am a little worried.”

“Are you worried?”

“I mean. You rarely talk about yourself. It would be nice if you could tell the people around you when you have a hard time.”

Jia lowered her gaze and said.

I’ve never said a single word about Ina having a hard time. Did Jia notice that she even noticed that? Maybe he guessed that just because I couldn’t tell, it wasn’t a good thing.

Um, well…….

Jia seemed to be watching us all from afar. She is said to be quick-witted, but from her point of view, she looks at everything objectively and thinks logically before answering.

Then, listening to Jia’s opinion would be of great help.

“Hey, I want to ask you something.”

After coming to that thought, I sat down and said to Jia.

“If there is something sad to experience someday, would it be better to postpone it as long as possible? Or would it be better to accept it early?”

It is impossible for Ina to tell her situation straight away. She would be able to ask, though, if she omitted some details.

After hearing my question, Jia closed her eyes for a while and looked like she was contemplating.

“If you say something sad you will have to go through someday, it doesn’t make sense.”

“Really?”

“To put it simply, when there is a cake with strawberries on it, the question is, do you eat the strawberries first or the cake first?”

“It may seem like an easy analogy, but… ….”

Even Jia would have understood the nuances. I decided not to delve too deeply into it.

“So? Which one will you eat first, strawberries or cake?”

Jia replied with a serious face.

“I don’t really like strawberries, so I’ll just eat the cake.”

“Then what is the meaning of this parable… ….”

She was laughing at the absurd answer, but Jia narrowed her eyes and looked at me.

“In short, it is better to avoid sad things as much as possible.”

“So you’re saying that sad things should be postponed for as long as possible?”

“Well, that’s not it.”

Then what do you mean? As she frowned and asked back with her chin, Jia crossed her arms and continued her explanation.

“When she goes through something sad, there is someone who can feel the sadness with her. Is it the timing to endure that sadness for the sake of the future? In that case, it would be fine.”

It sounds like you know or don’t know.

However, such an ambiguous answer rather suited our situation.

“I see.”

“At least I think so.”

Jia opened her textbook as if organizing her story. She then added a word of her own.

“I hope this helps.”

“Yes. I think it helped. Thank you.”

After she honestly thanked her, Jia turned her head to the other side of her.

&

“Hello.”

I was about to go into class after lunch when someone grabbed me by the sleeve.

When I turned my back to check, it was Sera.

“Hello.”

I returned her greeting, but it seems that she has no intention of going back. Do you have anything to say?

“Did you come today to do something strange again?”

“Oh, no. Don’t get me wrong, I’m here as a friend today.”

I want you to visit me as a friend, not just today. I decided not to say anything like that.

Sera began to look around the classroom. It was as if she was searching for something she had lost. Or that she’s a hamster who lost her sunflower seeds.

“Why is that?”

When I asked, Sera tilted her head.

“Ina?”

“Ina said she was sick today and took a break.”

“Oh, it hurts… ….”

Sera suddenly changed her look to a serious expression.

“If we are friends, is it appropriate to visit the hospital at this time?”

“No. I don’t usually go.”

“Ho, do you know the home address?”

“I don’t have to go to the hospital… ….”

Yes, I know the address, but the original house is a mess and the house we are staying in is ours. No matter what you say, it won’t lead to anything good.

“Then I won’t be able to play the game I prepared for today.”

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Sarah said, hiding something in her hand behind her back.

“What did you prepare?”

“This is it.”

As I asked, Sarah held out the item she had just hidden and opened the package.

What was in Sera’s hand was none other than Jenga.

“Jenga?”

“Right.”

“Ummm.”

Since she’s basically an accidental nerd, I thought she’d come up with something a little more unusual. It was a very good board game, so it was rather surprising.

While I was thinking that, Sarah stretched out her chest and explained.

“I was thinking of playing a game with this in which the person who defeats the tower takes off one piece of clothing.”

Yes. Just canceled all thoughts.

“We have prepared a very amazing game.”

Even though he was looking at me with a shocked look, Sera confidently continued speaking without hesitation.

“Yes. I, Mo, have confidence in my body.”

“Okay. But let that confidence show off only to yourself. I will never play the game you just said.”

“Why?”

“Why, why… ….”

“No, of course it’s a high-level game to play at school, but I think it’ll be okay.”

“For reference, it’s a high-level game even outside of school.”

With that said, Sarah let out a sigh and put the Jenga back on.

“Okay. It was half a joke.”

“It’s surprising how half-serious it was.”

A normal person would have been 100% kidding. No, I wouldn’t have made such a joke in the first place.

“By the way.”

Laying down her Jenga, Sarah looked out the window and said.

“Am I really sick?”

“It’s not that painful. I’ll probably take a break today.”

“Mmm. Still. Didn’t your friend say he wanted to be of any help at a time like this?”

With a serious face, Sera continued her words.

“So I also want to do something useful. …… Because I already got help.”

Although she has always quarreled, she is a precious friend to Sera. I wonder if Sera is a pretty close friend to Ina. She is also one of the few opponents who showed her true self.

Sera’s heart is transmitted. Sera was genuinely worried about Ina.

“Your heart will suffice.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Don’t worry, I’ll deliver it.”

As soon as she said that, her bell rang. Class starts soon. She will have to go back to Sera as well.

“What… …. If you do, I will believe you.”

Having said that, Sera turned her back and only turned her head to look at me.

“You are the person I like, so I will trust you.”

Cuck-kuk, with a sound, Sera quickly walked away.

Seeing that she said it so freely, she also thought that she was a bit of an oddball.

&

And after school.

Ina isn’t there either, so she decided to go home early today. She must be getting along with her sister, but she also wanted to see her face.

She opened the door so she arrived home earlier than usual.

Ina was waiting for me at the door.

Inaga, holding a long chopstick in one hand, looked up at me with her smile on her apron.

Then, while showing off her refreshing eye smile.

“Are you home, honey?”

Ina said so.