When I Became a Girl, an Unexpected Love Quarrel Occurred!

Small in Appearance, Big in Capacity

Yurizono-san, her cheeks swollen red, walk down the hallway in a good mood.

She had been beaten up by Alice daily, and now she was being beaten up by Takanashi as well.

And yet, she looks happy.

“Why does she look so happy, that girl?”

Takanashi-san, who was walking next to me, muttered with a frown.

She seems to be thinking the same thing as me.

“Aha, ahaha.”

I laughed and tried to cover it up, thinking that maybe Yurizono-san is a masochist.

Well, I guess she’s just happy to be bothered.

When I arrived at the classroom, Alice, Kiniwa-san, and Yanomiya-san were waiting for me.

There were no other students.

I guess the students who belong to the club activities are still at school, but the rest of the students have probably gone home.

It’s getting late, and we should probably get going.

But before that――.

“Ena, Alice.”

I was about to raise my voice when Takanashi-san called Kiniwa-san and Alice.

“Yes.”

Kiniwa-san, who was sitting in her seat, nodded at Takanashi-san’s call and set down Yanomiya-san, who was sitting on her lap. She then got up from her seat and bent down to let Yanomiya-san sit on her chair, making eye contact with her.

“Kuu-chan, Amane-chan has an important story to tell you. We’ll be waiting outside, so please listen to her story.”

“Okay!”

Yanomiya-san nodded cheerfully at Kiniwa-san’s question.

“I’ll be waiting for you at the school gate.”

Takanashi-san, who patted me on the shoulder, closed one eye. Then she gives Kiniwa-san and Alice a wink.

They nodded and walked out, leaving the classroom with Takanashi-san.

All three of them seemed to have seen that I wanted to talk to Yonomiya-san and had taken care of it.

“Fufufu.”

Yurizono-san stands next to me, crosses her arms, and sniffs with a sense of pride.

There’s a girl who can’t read the air.

“You’re coming too!”

Takanashi-san came back with a sturdy voice and tugged on Yurizono-san’s ear.

“Ouch, ouch, ouch! It’s coming off! It’s coming off! My ears are falling off!”

With tears in her eyes, Yurizono-san walked out of the classroom as Takanashi-san pulled on her ears.

She was in pain, but I don’t think it was my imagination that she looked a little happy.

I’ll leave that aside for now――.

The gentle light of dusk dyes the classroom orange, Yanomiya-san sits on Kiniwa-san’s seat and pats her feet.

“Kuu-chan.”

“It’s okay.”

I’m sorry. I was about to say that, but before I could say it, Yonomiya-san raised her voice.

“I owe Amane a debt of gratitude. I said that I would return the favor. So there is no need for Amane to apologize.”

And then she jumped off her chair.

“If it went well, that’s fine. If it helped Amane in any way, that’s fine.”

A young but somewhat mature voice echoed in the orange-tinged classroom.

“If you feel indebted to me, please continue to be my friend. That’s the best way you can repay me.”

As usual, Yanomiya-san smiles and speaks, she’s a young girl, but she feels as strong as a big tree with its roots firmly planted in the ground… 

“Let’s go home, Amane.”

She walked up to me and held out her right hand to me.

“Yes.”

I nodded and took Yanomiya-san’s right hand that was being offered to me.

Her hand is small, soft, and cute.

I’m sure Yanomiya-san will continue to return the favor to me.

Then I should return the favor.

“It’s almost autumn, isn’t it? Autumn is the season of the praying mantis.”

“Oh! Mantis! Praying mantis is the best hunter! They’re so cool!”

Yanomiya-san, who had a big smile on her face at my words, raised her voice, her eyes shining.

“I know a place where mantises are likely to be found. Shall we go together next time?”

“I want to go! I want to go! Thank you, Amane!”

Yanomiya-san shouted happily and then thanked me.

I’m the one who wants to thank you.

Thank you, Yanomiya-san.

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When I arrived at the school gate holding hands with Yanomiya-san, everyone is waiting for me.

“By the looks of it, it seems it went well.”

When Takanashi-san saw me and Yanomiya-san holding hands, she smiled and called out.

“I’ve told you many times that there’s nothing to worry about with Amane-chan and Kuu-chan, but Rin-chan keeps worried about you.”

“Wa!?”

Kiniwa-san spoke while giggling, and Takanashi-san’s face instantly turned bright red.

“E-Ena! Speaking of which, what’s the truth behind the rumor that you and Amane are making love!”

Looking impatient, Takanashi-san blatantly changed the subject.

“Well? Rumors are just that, rumors. But there’s no smoke without fire, you know?”

Kiniwa-san put her index finger to her lips and said in an agitated tone.

“What do you mean by that? If you can think of anything, tell me!”

Kiniwa-san was giggling happily at Takanashi-san, who had gotten all worked up.

I wondered if the reason why Kiniwa-san said those things to the first-year students was to play with them like this.

I thought with a frown.

“I’ll forgive you if you hold hands with Kuu-chan, but you can hold hands with me too.”

When Alice came up to me, she said that and held out her right hand towards me.

“Yes, yes.”

I let out a sigh of relief and take Alice’s hand in mine.

“Alice, thank you for forgiving me!”

Yanomiya-san, who was forgiven by Alice, thanked cheerfully.

“Kuu-chan is a good girl and cute, so I especially forgive you!”

When Yanomiya-san thanked her, Alice smiled and gave her a thumbs up.

“Aaah! Hey, Alice! You can monopolize Amane when you go home, so lend her a little something!”

When Takanashi-san saw that Alice was holding hands with me, she shouted her disapproval.

To be honest, I want to be lent by Takanashi-san.

“Amane-chan, can’t you add two more hands to your body?”

Kiniwa-san made an absurd request while smiling.

When I was in trouble with a bitter smile on my face, Kiniwa-san stood in front of Yanomiya-san.

“I’ll hold hands with Kuu-chan then.”

Kiniwa-san said and held out her hand to Yanomiya-san.

“Good!”

Yanomiya-san, who agreed, took Kiniwa-san’s hand.

“Well, I guess I’ll just have to put up with the most beautiful girl.”

Standing in front of Alice, Takanashi-san holds out her hand while raising her voice in disappointment.

Putting up with an immensely beautiful girl, that’s a great word.

“Don’t call me that.”

Alice takes Takanashi-san hand while muttering in embarrassment.

The five of us are holding hands, but if we keep walking like this, it’s going to be a huge hindrance.

“Kohon.”

I heard a coughing sound there.

I looked over to see Yurizono-san with her fist over her mouth.

Oh, she was there. It was so quiet that I didn’t notice.

“Shall we go to my house then!”

Then Yurizono-san waved her hand up in the air like a duck.

I forgot. I forgot that I’m staying at Yurizono-san’s house.

“However, Takanashi Rinka, you’re not allowed.”

Yurizono-san, who stood in front of Takanashi-san, huffed as she said this.

Takanashi-san was annoyed.

“If you really want to stay, you can say, “Arisu-sama, please let me stay”.”

Yurizono-san crossed her arms in a pompous manner and raised her voice while blatantly looking down on Takanashi-san.

When Takanashi-san saw Yurizono-san, a blood vessel appeared on her temple.

Huh, here we go again.

What a bother… 

“Arisu-sama, please let me stay.”

With blood vessels rising on her temples, Takanashi-san still did as Yurizono-san asked.

Ohhh, as expected of Takanashi-san, she’s very mature.

“Nugu!”

Yurizono-san moaned, didn’t expect her to ask honestly.

“Hello, Iris-chan.”

I looked at the voice I heard and saw that Alice had her phone to her ear.

“All the members who went camping are talking about staying at Iris-chan’s house, is that okay?”

Alice was talking into her phone. When Yurizono-san saw this, her face turned pale.

『Kyaaaah! With pleasure! I’ll be waiting! I’ll be waiting for you, and I hope you’ll definitely come! Hwaaaaah! I’m so happy you’re all coming!』

A voice that could be heard by everyone echoed from Alice’s phone.

After hanging up the call, Alice looked at Yurizono-san and smirked.

For what it’s worth, Yurizono-san is extremely siscon.

Now that her beloved sister has said it’s good, she won’t be able to say anything.

“Alice!”

Raising her voice, Takanashi-san gave a thumbs-up as she looked at Alice.

“I’ll leave it to you!”

Alice looks at Takanashi-san and gives her a thumbs up.

It seems that the unity of Alice and Takanashi-san has increased because they have a common enemy, Yurizono-san.

“Mi-Mirisu. Isn’t Mirisu on my side…?”

Yurizono-san raises her voice weakly and tries to cling to Alice with a tearful face.

When Alice saw Yurizono-san, she snorted and turned away.

When Yurizono-san sees this, she bursts into tears and cries.

And Kiniwa-san is laughing with a pouty smile.

“Don’t cry, Arisu! Arisu can stay with us too!”

Yanomiya-san encourages Yurizono-san who is crying.

No, well, it’s Yurizono-san’s house.

“Little one, you’re a good one.”

Yurizono-san, who came up to Yanomiya-san while crying, patted Yanomiya-san’s head while saying something rather rude.

“Thanks for calling me a good, Arisu!”

Yanomiya-san thanked Yurizono-san for her kind words, even though she was extremely rude to her.

Unlike her small appearance, she has a big capacity.

On the other hand, Yurizono-san is… 

In any case, we all decided to go to Yurizono-san’s house.