An Incompetent Explorer Who Failed to Make His High School Debut but Mastered Being a Human Being

Episode 049 Is it a prank when the opposite sex suddenly becomes intimate?

 Today, my explorer classmates have already gone to the dungeon and are awakening their status, so they are not in the Dungeon Exploration Building. Only one person was awakened other than us. It seems he hasn't come today.

 I don't usually interact with the senior students. It seems that there is no help for it because it has a property similar to being a class. Of course, it seems that there are also exhange events, so it seems that we can meet at such times.

 So only myself and Katsuragi-san are here.

"As the Dungeon Exploration Department, we regularly participate in study sessions and on-the-job training, and properly participate in regular exams and pass exams. Finally, we achieve the minimum quotas imposed. Other activites are free to explore the dungeon and skip."

"It's still quite difficult, isn't it?"

 It seems that it is necessary to do well because it is intended to train dungeon explorers.

"Well. It's a task to promote the school and train dungeon explorers. That's unavoidable. But that doesn't apply to you. Even though you have explorer qualifications. Because it is free participation of scholarship students, you are basically free."

"Eh!? Is that okay!?"

 I'm surprised by the words of Saotome-senpai. As long as I participate, I thought it wouldn't be strange to be tasked with the same thing.

"There aren't many examples, but there are people like you who participate freely. However, if you are going to have a party with Katsuragi, you need to participate in the on-the-job training and regular exams together. Recommended explorers must have a party."

"I will spare no effort to cooperate that much."

"Hmm."

 When I was told to participate in the study session, including quotas, I thought about it a little. Of course, if it was a request from Katsuragi-san, I'm very sorry about the past, so I don't think I can refuse.

"Hmm ... I don't know how Katsuragi pulled in this guy ..."

"Hmm. Just asked?"

"Why is it a question?"

 When Katsuragi-san tilted her head and answered with no expression, Saotome-senpai was confused.

"Anyway, isn't Katsuragi a little brighter?"

"Took it to heart. To be careful."

"Is that so, then that's good."

"Hmm. I'll rely on Fu-kun(kimi) from now on."(TN:kimi/kun here are the same thing 君 = kun, but can also be pronounced kimi, while くん kun is the more normal way of writing it. She verbally says 'kun' with the kanji of 'kimi' which is why Fuhito gets confused. I'm writing it this way to show the written difference, but just think she's actually saying 'kun' not 'kimi')

 Certainly, Katsuragi-san today gives a soft impression that she is a little more mellow and gentler than before.

 I was also surprised she didn't get angry at being seen naked in the first place. I wondered if she was a saint.

 However, as long as she has my weakness, I don't think my heart will rest.

 And what's with Fu-kun?

"For the time being, we will allow Fuhito to join the club and register your party. Let's do the procedure here."

"My best regards."

"Roger."

 When Katsuragi-san and Saotome-senpai's business was over, he looked at me with interest.

"What is it?"

 I feel uncomfortable and ask.

"No, I just didn't think you'd really come back."

"What, it was just a bluff?"

 I just thought he said it because he knew something ...

"Well. I thought that Tokine would pull you into the Student Council, but Katsuragi was your preference ... I have to talk to Tokine again."

 While looking at me and Katsuragi-san alternately, Senpai put his hand on his chin and nodded with 'Eun Eun'.

"Well, I don't understand what you're saying ..."

"No, don't worry. Forget it."

 When I was confused, Senpai shook his hand in front of himself.

 Preference? What are you talking about? I have no idea what it is.

 Well, if I don't have to worry about it, forget about it.

"Well then, today it's all cleared up and you're a member of the Dungeon Exploration Club. My best regards."

"Yes, my best regards."

 I bowed to Saotome-senpai and left the room.

"Fu-kun(kimi)."

"..."

 On the way back to the dormitory. Katsuragi-san said something, but I didn't react and walked next to her silently.

"Fu-kun(kimi)."

 Katsuragi-san says something and pulls on my hem.

"Hmm? What? Katsuragi-san."

"That."

 When I turned to Katsuragi-san who was pulling, she suddenly pointed at me with her index finger.

"What is it?"

"Name."

"Yes."

 When I check again, it seems that it is about how to call the name.

"Call me Shia."

"Eeh!?"

 Suddenly I was told to call her by a nickname, but I'm just confused.

 She and I are the one who forgives and the one who is forgiven. She's on top and I'm on the bottom. It shouldn't be the kind of friend you call by a nickname.

"I call you Fu-kun(kimi)."

"Oh!! Huh, I understand."

"Hmm. Fuhito, so Fu-kun(kimi)."

"I finally understand."

 Not Fu-kun, but Fu-kun(kimi) is it.

 I finally understood.

"But why?"

"Party with each other."

"I see."

 Katsuragi-san answers my question briefly.

 I see. It's strange to call your party members stiffly, maybe she wants to say that. Then I don't know.

"Hmm. Shia."

"Hmm?"

 Katsuragi-san mutters her name, but I tilt my head because I don't understand anything.

"Call my name."

 Is that so?

"Shia?"

"Hmm."

 When I called her name, as I was told, even though it was questionable, Shia blushed slightly and had a slightly satsified expression on her face.

 Hmm ... Is this a prank or something?