Episode 31 – You’re Really an Idiot Naru

I ended up thinking about the date plan all night long, and I didn’t fall asleep until around 5:00 in the morning. If this keeps happening every day, I won’t be able to go on a date. I want to decide on a plan as soon as possible.

However, no matter how much I lack sleep, school never goes away.

I rubbed my sleepy eyes and met up with Iori at the usual place.

“Oh, Naru, are you sleep deprived?”

“Eh, Why?”

“You have dark circles under your eyes.”

I didn’t realize it myself.

“I was doing some research, and it took me a while to fall asleep.”

“What, did you do some research for our date?”

“Eh.”

So sharp !

“:Ah, your reaction was spot on.”

“Well, yes.”

“I’m flattered, but don’t take it too hard, or you won’t be able to enjoy the day.”

Maybe this isn’t something you should take literally.

“Eh, ah, it’s okay. I’ll take care of it.”

As we exchanged words, I went to school while receiving the usual piercing glances from the students.

“Hey, Naru.”

“Yawn, good morning, Yukki.”

First thing in the morning, I greeted him with a big yawn.

“Hm, you look sleepy, huh? What happened?”

That’s my best friend. Sharp as ever.

“Actually……”

I told Yukki that I had managed to arrange a date with Iori.

“Oh, that’s great ! But I don’t think I can help you, I’m not that smart with that kind of thing.”

It was a predictable reply. By the way, I wonder if Yukki has a girl he likes or something.

Anyway, since Yukki was unreliable, I would have to do my best on my own.

After that, I spent many nights thinking about a plan for a date, and my sleepless nights continued.

—Thursday, I made a bunch of small mistakes in club activities.

“Naru, let’s call it a day.”

“Don’t worry, I can still do it.”

“What do you mean don’t worry? Practicing in such a state of mind is a waste of time.”

I couldn’t say anything back.

I was completely flustered.

I realized that I had selfishly wasted valuable after-school practice time.

“Naru, you look a little under the weather, why don’t you go home first?”

I had caused unnecessary worry to Yui san as well.

“I’m sorry, I will do so.”

When I left the clubroom, Iori followed me.

“I’m going home as well.”

“I’m sorry, Iori…..I.”

“Seriously, I told you to take it easy.”

“I’m sorry.”

“But, as your girlfriend, I’m really happy. You’re really an idiot, Naru.”

At that time, I took her word to not overdoing it.

Just like Iori said, I’m thinking too much, I was really stupid.