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The Reader (Me), The Protagonist (Her) And Their After. (Light Novel) - Epilogue
Epilogue
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“And now, let’s talk about this nook, ‘15 Years Old’! Only a month after its release, the book is so popular it’s starting to get difficult to find it in stores! Today, we asked Nonomora-san from Machida Edition to tell us what was appealing about the novel!”
An idol in charge of a variety show was smiling at the camera on the TV.
Half listening to the TV, I was trying my best to remove all of Shishamo’s hairs I could find on my clothes with tape.
“Aaah, geez! We’re meeting in five minutes!”
It happened just when I was going to go out after finishing to prepare myself.
For some reason Shishamo got into high spirits and jumped at me, covering my black jacket with white hairs.
I’m supposed to meet with the usual members after that. And there’s even a special guest this time.
Considering Hiiragi’s here, I can’t go with a disordered appearance.
And that’s why I was currently brushing my jacket with packing tape.
“Must be nice to be a novelist,” said my father with Shishamo now on his knee. “Just make a popular book and you can become billionaire in one go. Just with that and they don’t have to work again after that. Aaah, I’m so envious!”
“But I heard it’s not the same nowadays,” said my mother drinking tea next to him. “The recession touch every businesses.”
“But listen, they’re saying rather good things for the author.”
“This work is the sequel of ‘14 Years Old’. The popularity of ‘15 Years Old’ made the sales of the prequel go up,” said Nonomura-san with an innocent smile. “The author, Hiiragi-sensei, is really happy about the success of her work. In fact, she’s even considering another sequel──”
I could only listen until there. Now I have to go.
I threw away the packing tape I used, then picked up my bag on the floor.
I couldn’t take away everything, but I don’t have the time for more.
“Oh, you’re going out?” said my mother, finally noticing me. “When are you coming back? Will you eat dinner?”
“I don’t know how long i’ll be out! But I’ll come back before dinner!”
I run towards the entranceway.
“I’m off!”
I’m off.
During the last months, the number of times I said that other than when going to school considerably increased.
And that made a little happy.
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“You’re late, Hosono!”
I arrived at our meeting place, the station.
As expected, everyone was already here.
Hiiragi was laughing, and Sudou was angry at me. Then newt to them was Shuuji, talking to someone.
“S-sorry, for being late…” I apologised, short of breath with my shoulders going up and down. “There was, a little accident… So I left home late…”
“Be more careful! Usually I wouldn’t mind, but today we have Asshi too!”
“… You’re right,” I said, straightening up.
Next to Shuuji was a girl with short black hair and dignified eyebrows.
She had a lean body and strong-willed eyes.
At first glance she looked like a handsome sportsman, but she was a girl named Ashiya Karen.
I didn’t see her since middle school.
“… Hey, been a while,” I said nervously.
“Wow! You really didn’t change at all!” Ashiya exclaimed, striking my back. “Still with your gloomy face! Really a wonder you could get you such a cute girlfriend with that face!”
Her voice was the same as the voice she had before I hurt her, so I felt relieved.
“… Well, a lot happened.”
“That’s what I heard,” Ashiya said, looking at both me and Hiiragi. “Still, well… I kinda get why. I had the hunch that you would find yourself a great girlfriend. Ah, by the way, got myself a boyfriend too when entering high school…!” she said bostafully.
Then Sudou cut in in high spirits:
“I saw a pic and he’s really good looking! I’m so jealous! I want to find love too~!”
“Yeah, yeah, stop here for now!” Shuuji, who was just watching until now, said with a wry smile. “We have all the time today, so first let’s go to a family restaurant then talk!”
“Oka~y.”
“You’re still such an honour student, Hiroo.”
We started moving as we talked.
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“Ashiya-san is a funny person.”
We were on our way back.
As I was sending her back to her house, Hiiragi said that.
The evening sun was shining upon the residential area. Summer passed, and we could feel the lower temperature of autumn, but my right hand was feeling warmth from Hiiragi’s.
“She even know lots of interesting manga. I’m really eager to read what she recommended me…”
Unexpectedly, Hiiragi and Ashiya really hit it off with each other.
Their looks and personalities are different, but it seems that their inner maiden were alike. They got really excited talking about their tastes in manga.
… Well, during the conversation we talked about us. “You didn’t kiss yet!? You’re not grade schoolers, just do it!” she preached to us. I really regret talking to her about us.
“I want to go play with everyone again… Maybe I should be the one inviting next time…”
Hiiragi really changed.
Before, Hiiragi was just reading books alone, not getting closer to anyone.
Compared to that, now she could talk with someone she just met for hours.
And I was really happy about that.
I want to look at the changing Hiiragi. I want to find new charming points about her before anyone else.
“… Ah, I just remembered,” suddenly started Hiiragi. “My sister gave me an important message for you.”
“… Oh, what is it?”
Since then, I met Hiiragi Tokoro a few times.
When I went to give her my permission for “15 Years Old”, or when I participated to the party to celebrate the book publication at Hiiragi’s house.
Still… I wonder is that important message.
Having a strange premonition, I reflexively put myself on guard.
“You see… ‘15 Years Old’ is really popular, but many people want to the see side of the boy for who Tokiko fell for, let’s call him Akira-kun. They want to read the story from Akira-kun’s point of view.”
“… Ooooh, seriously?”
“It’s true that you could make a good story based on what happened from your side after all… And, well, my sister kinda got really enthusiastic about it…” Hiiragi smiled, looking at me, “So next time she would like you to help by doing a throughout interview, Hosono-kun.”
“… I see.”
I thought my knee were going to give up and make me fall.
Apparently, the story of what happened between me and Hiiragi wasn’t finished yet.
“… Oh well, I’ll help. But tell her there are some limits to not break.”
It’s her after all. I’m pretty sure she’s thoroughly going to ask things I don’t want to tell.
I don’t mind my experience being made into a novel, but it’d be scary to have everything revealed.
“Don’t worry,” Hiiragi laughed. “If she’s too persistent I’ll stop her.”
“… Thanks, counting on you.”
Hiiragi nodded, with a confident smile.
Finally, we arrived to her house. In front of the entranceway Hiiragi turned towards me.
“Well then, see you tomorrow.”
“Yeah, see you tomorrow.”
As we were doing our usual exchange, I got a sudden idea.
Hiiragi was looking at me, smiling.
Her almond shaped eyes were looking at mine. Her skin looked smooth and white like soap.
And her thin lips moistened by cream.
Maybe, if I do it now.
If right now, I suddenly tried to advance our relationship, I wonder what kind of face she would do?
The moment this thought came to me, I couldn’t stop myself anymore.
My desire to know what would happen grew exponentially and I couldn’t take my eyes of Hiiragi.
When I took her hand, Hiiragi tilted her head to the side in wonder.
I took a deep breath, then I gradually brought my face closer to hers──.
