Soshite Shoujo wa Akujo no Karada o Te ni Ireru Chapter 15

As soon as Student Council work concluded, Chiba-kun left for his cram school followed by Mikoshiba-kun who left to do his errands, leaving the 3 of us. Because Sakaki-senpai is still there, it was difficult to ask about our relationship.

Ichinose-senpai and Sakaki-senpai were going to stay behind in the Student Council and told me it is fine if I left, so I’ll give up for today and left the room.

It was great meeting Sakurako-san but I was surprised at how different her image was compared to what I had imagined. I had originally thought she will dislike Aika-chan for was dating Ichinose-senpai, but she did not give off that feeling at all. She is somewhat a mysterious person.

“A re?” (TL: If you watch a lot of anime you would know this phrase. It is something like a “Huh?” but it seems cuter this way)

A person was standing in front of my shoe rack. I have no recognition of so I believe that it wasn’t my cla.s.smate. I wonder if she is waiting for someone.

Noticing me, she smiled and lightly bowed. She gave off the same atmosphere as the elegant Sakurasou-san.

“Konnichiwa.” (TL: This is h.e.l.lo in the afternoon if you don’t know)

“Konnichiwa.”

Wow, what a beautiful voice. In addition,  the mole on the left side of her mouth gives off the appeal of an adult. Even I, a person of the same gender can feel my heart pounding.

With the person’s seductive pheromone, her long silky hair and bangs completed the looks of a j.a.panese beauty. (TL: Not so sure how to translate this sentence… 魅惑的なフェロモンを醸し出すその人は、サラサラのロングヘアーにぱっつん前髪の和風美女さん。)

“As I thought, you don’t remember me right?”

Stepping closer, the girl approached with a sad expression. What a nice fragrance. Aika-chan must have known this person.

“I’m sorry. I don’t remember you.”

“Is that so…….poor you”(TL: this sounds much less sarcastic in j.a.panese BTW)

She gently rubbed my head as if comforting a small child.

“I often did this to you before you lost your memories.”

“Is that so?”

“It is very inconvenient without your memories right? If you’d like, we can talk and return home together. I’ll tell you about yourself.”

This is a chance! I can learn more about Aika-chan from the people she was close to. If anything, I had only heard the bad rumors about her.

“Yes, please. Umm, may I ask for your name?”

“My name is Anryu Umio. You used to call me Anryu-senpai.”

So it was set for me to go home with Anryu-senpai. As we headed to the school gates, there were greetings from several students. Of course not to me but to Anryuu-senpai. She is not only popular with the girls but also with the boys. Without changing her smile, she greeted the student one by one. Un (TL: another way to say “Yup”), it is no wonder she is so popular.

I learned a lot about Aika-chan from Anryu-senpai.

It seems that from her freshman years, Aki-chan stood out from her peers and a little isolated. Even so, she held her proud figure which made Anryu-senpai of became interested in her.

At first,  I thought you were just a grumpy child but as we chatted more, I found out that you were just a lonely child. Everyone is just misunderstanding you.

Afterward, sharing information on likes and dislikes, I found out that Anryu-senpai really liked Aika-chan.

“That’s why until your memories come back, let’s work hard together okay?”

“E……?” (TL: this is again like a “Huh?”)

“It’s inconvenient without your memories right?”

I believe this is the thoughtfulness of Anryu-senpai. To her junior who lost her memories, she even offered to help. Even so I… (TL:I need help with this sentence!安立先輩なりの心遣いなんだと思う。記憶喪失となった後輩の力になろうと、一緒に頑張ろうと言ってくれる。だけど私は、)

“Even without my memories, the me now is living happily everyday so…… I don’t want to force myself to remember the past.”

Cause it wasn’t memory loss! But, because Anryu-senpai’s actions were out of goodwill, in this situation I will have to politely refuse.

Anryu-senpai suddenly stopped with a troubled smile on her face.

“Is that so, I’m sorry (TL:Can also be “how disappointing/what a shame”). Because I like Shinozuka-san, I wished to return to the old times. I’m sorry for my selfishness.

“There is no such thing! The one apologizing should be me! Even after Anryu-senpai offered to help me return my memories……Umm, if you are okay with the me now, can we become friends?”

“Ee (TL:This is like “Yes”), of course. Let’s get along. If you have any troubles, please feel free to consult me. Stuff about school or love, Shinozuka-san always came to me for any problems she had.”

Stuff about love. Is she talking about Ichinose-senpai?

Maybe Aika-chan told Anryu-senpai about the reason she suicided.

Slowly, sweat started to form on my forehead. Due to the tension, my legs started to tremble and my hands began to sweat.

“Did I maybe consulted you about Ichinose-senpai? Or is there another issue I had asked you?”

The cause of the suicide may not be because of the affections towards Ichinose-senpai. There may be another cause for her suicide. If Aika-chan had been close with Anryu-senpai, then she may know the cause of Aika-chan’s death (TL:I need help with this sentence! だから愛花ちゃんが安立先輩を慕っていたのなら、何か話していた可能性がある). I want to know more about Aika-chan.

While looking straight at Anryu-senpai, a slight distance was formed.

“Ee, you often told me that you were happy to date Ichinose-san.”

Of course right? If you don’t like a person, there is no way you would want to go out with them. But why did Ichinose-senpai want to go out with Aika-chan? The person Ichinose-senpai likes should be Sakurako-san…….

“That’s why I was surprised when I heard that the both of you broke up because I mean the both of you—”

“E……(TL:This part I believe is a “Huh”)”

Anryuu-senpai’s words were blocked out by the sound of the train. Even so, her words clearly reached my ears.

That’s why, Not hiding my confusion, I stared at Anryu-senpai stunned.

“I head this way. See you tomorrow Shinozuka-san.”

As if nothing happened, Anryu-senpai headed on the other path. Without even bidding her farewell, I simply stood frozen in place for some time.

“I mean, the both of you had feeling for each other.”

I don’t even know what is the truth and what is the lie anymore.

 

I don’t remember how I got home. All I remember is me rolling and tumbling around.

My head feels so messy that it is blowing off steam. For now, let’s sort out the information gathered.

Aika-chan loved Ichinose-senpai but Ichinose-senpai loves Sakurako-san. Angered by the bullying Sakurako-san received, Ichinose-senpai confessed in front of everyone.

There was no longer any bullying but for some reason, Sakurako-san fell down the stairs. After that, Ichinose-senpai started dating Aika-chan. From what Sakaki-senpai said, the one who pushed her down was Aika-chan and threatened Ichinose-senpai to date her even though he already has someone he likes.

Today, from what I learned from Anryuu-senpai I became even more confused. Aika-chan and Ichinose-senpai had feelings for each other.

U~n, U~n(TL:Something like thinking or grumbling noises)

While holding a stuffed animal of Umausa-chan I rolled and tumbled around. No matter how long I kept debating, no answer was reached.

“I don’t understand anymore! I give upー”

For the current me, no matter how much I think about this no answer will be reached. So I’ll give up. I need to talk to various people or else I won’t understand anything huh. First of all Ichinose-senpai. If I talk with Ichinose-senpai, I’ll bet able to identify most things.

Force now, I need to do what I have to do. What I need to focus on now is the practice for the sports festival!

“Ya!”

Placing Umausa-chan besides me, on my back, I formed a bridge (TL:I believe this is bridge what in the world is with katakana! ブリッチ) U, my arms are shaking.

To be capable of an upside down view she is in good health. If things continue like this, even a handstand is not an unreachable dream! “Yosh, (TL:Something like “Okay!”) let’s try walking in this position.

“Ho, ho, ho”(TL:She is laughing like those Ojou-sama in anime)

“Oh! Aren’t I doing pretty good? Step by step I started moving. The feeling of being able to depend on my arm, leg, and spine muscles motivated me to continue.

As I feel like the blood is rushing to my head,

“Oi(TL:The rude way of calling someone. It’s like “Hey” but ruder) Foo……..d”

“Ah”

When Yuuya-kun opened the door, his expression froze up meeting my eyes as I was doing the bridge. And, without saying a word, he closed the door.

I wonder what he came here for? He said something like food……It’s time for dinner!

I released myself from the bridge and headed downstairs. The smell of onions stimulated my stomach.

“I’m hungryー”

“Oh, you did call her down for dinner.”

I sat in front of Yuuya-kun and my eyes brightened as I look at today’s meal. Today’s dinner is fried potatoes and green bean with garlic and soy sauce. Mother is a great cook. I definitely want to learn from her.

“………”

“? Is here something on my face?”

“There are rice grains”

“Ofu (TL:This sound thingy is like in anime where someone is being punched in the stomach. I apologize for my crude description.) I wiped my mouth in a hurry.”

Yuuya-kun has been looking at me for a while but to think that I had rice on my face.

“I want to eat a lot to build up strength. The sports festival is almost coming up.

“Now that you mention it, it is near that time of the year. When was it?”

“It is next Sat.u.r.day.”

Mother checked the calendar and mutter “I’d better stock up on the materials for the Obento.” Don’t tell me she is going to make me an Obento? My first Obento from mother! One more thing added to my list of things to look forward to.

“You’ll just make up a reason to not go anyways.”

“No, I’ll be partic.i.p.ating in four things.”

“Eh, even though you have slow reflexes?”

A re, so Aika-chan is bad with exercising. I will need to practice even more.

“Well try your best to not expose your awkward appearance when you fall (TL:This phrase was supposed to be an insult…it’s too hard for me to make it mean so yeah just note that this was meant to be sarcastic.)

“Yes! I’ll practice a lot so that I won’t fall.”

“………”

Yuuya-kun is so kind. To caution me to be careful to not fall.

If I remember correctly, Yuuya-kun is in the Baseball Club. Mother said that Yuuya-kun is amazing. Yuuya-kun must be very fit.

“I have a request for Yuuya-kun.”

“A~? What is it.”

“Please teach me things like tricks to running fast and how to practice.”

“Don’t want to.”

Ofu. I was refused immediately. Aww~ I wanted to use this chance to deepen our bond. But if he doesn’t want to, I guess it can’t be helped. I’ll try my best alone.

“Yuuya. Aika is motivated so help her out a bit.”。

Seeing my happy expression drop, mother came into our conversation.

“……what compet.i.tion are you going to be in.”

“E~to (TL:This is like “Hmm”) 3 Legged Race, Borrowing Race, Tug of War, and Bread-eating Contest.”

“Bread-eating contest!?”

Why is everyone so surprised when hearing me partic.i.p.ating in the Bread-eating Contest?

“Isn’t it rare to have a Bread-eating Contest?”

“It is a traditional compet.i.tion of the sports festival. I’ll do my best.

“Isn’t there no need for speed in any of those compet.i.tions? Well, I guess it will help out at the Bread-eating Compet.i.tion.”

Well for most. But, I want to be faster anyways. Even if you can eat quickly the bread, it will be sad if you lost in the middle of the run.

After telling him that, Yuuya-kun sighed scratching his head.

“I guess I have no choice. I’ll help you out when I have time.”

“Yay! Then immediately after we finish eating please!”

“We’re gonna do it now!?”

Mother happily smiled. Tears flowing out looking at the friendly family.

“When is Yuuya-kun’s Sports Festival?”

“October”

So it’s in fall. I will have to go see him. I’ll make a Danmaku (TL:A banner type thing with his name on it) and cheer for him. I did guess of such a thing in my mind, but I did not say anything.

“Don’t you dare come see me.”

“Au……

How unfortunate. I wanted to bake Yuuya-kun’s brave figure into my eyes and keep a record on my smartphone too. By any chance, is Yuuya-kun an Esper?

After cleaning up, I started lightly stretching. I was told by Yuuya-kun that stretching helps loosen tight muscles that are usually unused.

Anyways, for now, run as fast as you can from here to the telephone pole.

“Yes!”(TL:Or Roger)

Yuuya-kun stood in between our house and the pole and told me to run at my own pace. There is around 50M from the house to the pole. When I ran at my full power, my breathing pace hastened and became rough. Running is painful but at the same time, it’s fun.

“You’re terrible. Raise your feet and swing your arm more.”

“Yes!”

This time, I headed the opposite direction back towards our home. This time, it was tougher than before but as I was taught, I’ll lift my feet and swung my arms!

“What type of movements are you doing!”

“Eh?”

“Don’t lift your chin. You are moving your right arm and leg at the same time.”

It seems like it is not okay to just run fast. There is a form you must be in. Running is pretty difficult……

“I pretty much got the picture. For now, you have to raise up your thighs and not just your legs.”

“Raise the thighs?”

Yuuya-kun performed what he meant by raising the thighs. He lifted his thighs straight to his chest and moved his arms straight forward. A- athlete! (TL:This is like saying “Yuuya-kun is so athletic!” in j.a.panese way.)

“Wow, Yuuya-kun! You’re so cool!” (TL:Sounds awkward in English…just put Kakkoui in the last sentence)

“Shut upー”

Even when lifting his feet, he did not have any difficult breathing. I wonder if I can also run like him. He was agile like a ninja. How inspiring. (TL:Or “I look up to him.” which sounds weird.)

When we returned home, mother told us to wash ourselves.

“As thanks for teaching me, I’ll wash your back.”

“No way!”

“Stop it!”

Tch. There is often scenes where the child washes their father’s back. I wanted to try it out.

Speaking of dad’s, I wonder if Aika-chan doesn’t have a father. I have been living in this house for a week as Aika-chan but I haven’t even heard a word about her father. But, for sure, there were adult male shoes in the house. Uーn, let’s try asking.

“Umm, it’s pretty hard to ask but I was wondering about father……”

“………”

“………”

A re, the mood changed.

Both of their faces tensed. Is it just my imagination or did the atmosphere suddenly became heavy……ha-(TL:Sudden realization). Did father already pa.s.s away and mother couldn’t bear to throw away father’s memories so she left the things as it is?

What type of horrible things had I asked them!

“I’m sorry, I……”

“Oh yeah, when is that old man gonna be home?”

“Early June. He did say that he will be home by late May if early.”

“Are you serious. He can just stay there for life.”

From what I have heard, father must be alive. Phew, it was good that I didn’t recall sad memories. But I’m pretty curious about Yuuya-kun’s terrible mood.

“What do you mean by there?”

“He is at Kansai. Because there are so many transfers right now, only father has been appointed.”

I see, because of his transfer, father can not be home. I’m looking forward to June when he returns.

“Or rather, once father comes home, won’t your memories return?”

“Eh?”

“The reason Aika turned out that way is because of that person too right.”

“The chances are 100% isn’t it.”

Father is the reason Aika-chan grew up to be so selfish? Maybe because father spoiled Aika-chan since she was so cute. I have heard the phrase of daughter doting (YL:This phrase sound better in j.a.panese).

My father was also like that for me too. Even though his visits weren’t often, every time he came, he always brought dolls or pictures of the outside for me. Of course mother too. The both of them worked hard for the sake of my medical bills. I have nothing but thanks for them. I’m sorry for not being able to become healthy.

“We didn’t tell him about the loss of memory yet right.”

“Eh, you didn’t tell him yet?”

“Once we tell him, he will abandon his job and start running home. I’ll was gonna tell you once you settle down.”

Just from hearing about him, I can imagine Aika-chan’s father. I definitely want to meet him and talk about Aika-chan.

After my bath, I noticed my bangs had gotten longer. Before I had a nurse cut them for me but now going to a barber shop seemed to be too wasteful. Let’s just cut them myself.

Sitting front of my desk, I combed my bangs and as I was slowly cutting my bangs, the point of the scissors took a direct hit at my forehead.

“Oww……what is this.”

“Each time I try to cut, my hand trembles resulting in me cutting myself. Just how clumsy am I?”

“…………”

I gave up on cleaning up my bangs with scissors. If I continued this, Aika-chan’s cute forehead will be full of wounds. Since the long bangs my eyesight will become worse, let’s go to school with a top knot from tomorrow.