57
I stared at the calendar.
It was now June. We had just entered the rainy season; giving us damp and humid days.
I changed from the winter uniform to the summer one.
The summer uniform was made to be thinner than the winter one, and the hem of the skirt was a bit transparent when the light hit it.
It"s summer.
Half a month had pa.s.sed since the uniforms had changed.
And soon there were the final tests.
Last time I didn"t reach first place regrettably; but this time, for sure, I will shine in first place!
I started studying earlier than last time.
I saw this on television before.
That things in the morning will stick in your head easier than things at night.
So I decided to wake up an hour earlier in the morning.
It"s not hard to wake up earlier.
Oh, that"s a lie. I don"t like waking up early.
But, I want to be in first place.
That"s why--I will wake up early today.
My motto will be "overthrowing Hasumi"; so today, I"ll work hard studying.
Welcoming the day of the final tests.
I made my pen run. No matter which subject, my hand didn"t stop once.
Is this the result of morning studying, I wonder?
In the remaining time I focused on reviewing.
This time for sure, this time for sure, it will go well.
Just look you d.a.m.n Hasumi! This time I"ll be the one that will say "What a pity, mh?" With a triumphant look.
On the throbbing day the test rankings were announced, I looked up at the affixed paper as if I was praying.
And then my eyes widened.
1st place: Tojo Subaru
2nd place: Kaguragi Rinka
2nd place: Hasumi Sousuke
How could this……. I never thought of that possibility…….!
Yeah. I"m sure that last year, the prince had never won over Hasumi; but he was ranked first at the same time too.
For this reason, it"s not strange that he"d get first place here.
d.a.m.n you…...prince.
Still, even though I had studied really seriously, I couldn"t beat Hasumi this time as well.
Why...? I did so much and just tied, what does this mean…?
I wonder when will the day come that I can say "What a pity, mh? Ohohoho" with a loud laugh and triumphant look.
No, next time for sure, I"ll win……!
When I was secretly burning with fighting spirit, the prince and Hasumi arrived. You guys sure get along!
As the prince looked at the announcement he laughed with a broad grin and said to Hasumi.
"This time it"s my win, mh? What a pity, mh? Sousuke?"
That"s the line I wanted to say!
Don"t say it with triumphant face! Isn"t that the second thing I wanted to do too!
d.a.m.n you, prince…..!
"......you"re saying this even though you had never won before."
Hasumi, that unexpectedly hated to lose, muttered to himself.
The prince patted Hasumi"s shoulder with a refreshing smile.
"Don"t be so unwilling to admit defeat. Make me some cake as promised, okay?"
..........are. Did the prince try hard because he wanted Hasumi to make him cake, perchance?
But won"t he get an upset stomach if he eats cake……?
Hasumi made a face as if he chewed on something sour, and nodded with a truly reluctant expression.
Looks like Hasumi has it hard.
I wished good luck to the poor Hasumi.
After the final tests summer vacation immediately starts.
I had to go to school a number of times for the student council activities this year, but now I can enjoy the summer vacation light-heartedly.
During summer break I"ll be staying with Miku-sama.
Miku-sama, Nao and I, will intrude at Miku-sama"s holiday mansion.
And since we"ll be near the sea, let"s play over there, said Miku-sama with a smile.
Ahh, I"m looking forward to it.
When Nao comes back, we promised to go buy a swimsuit together.
I want summer vacation to come faster.
Today, is the day that Nao, Miku-sama, and I depart.
I was in a super merry mood.
The day before I was so restless that I couldn"t sleep. Am I an elementary school kid?
I crammed my luggage and change of clothes in my carry back, checking if there was anything I forgot.
I properly packed the swimsuit I bought with Nao yesterday.
Of course, I put in the sunscreen too.
Good, it seems like I didn"t forget anything.
I closed my carry back.
It"s time. I should head to Miku-sama"s house soon.
Because I won"t be seeing mother for a while, I went to greet her; and then when I wanted to greet my little brother too, I couldn"t find him.
When I asked, I was told he already went out.
Even though I wanted to say: "I"m off."
What a heartless little brother. Tch.
Inside the car that was going to Miku-sama"s house, my head was full of the things I would do today.
Ahh, I"m really looking forward to it. I want to go there quickly.
When I arrived at Miku-sama"s house, and descended from the car; for some reason Hasumi was standing there with a Boston bag in hand.
Why are you here?
As I thought that, Hasumi"s eyes, like mine, widened from seeing me.
"Why are you here?"
"That"s my line."
We looked at each other.
"I was called here by Subaru……"
"I, by Miku-san……."
Are? By any chance. But just maybe.
"Oh my, welcome you guys."
We turned towards the voice at the same time.
Over there was a smiling Miku-sama and the prince.
"Yo, to both of you. Thanks G.o.d we have good weather, mh?"
"Subaru? What on earth does this….."
"Are? I didn"t tell you? That we"re having a trip with Miku."
"What"s that. I never heard of this……"
I didn"t hear of this either. What does this mean, Miku-sama?
When I looked at her she was laughing as usual.
After seeing that smile I got the confirmation
Miku-sama, you are the perpetrator right?
Hasumi, seeming to have reached the same conclusion, glared at the prince with furrowed brows.
From Miku-sama and the prince"s back, I suddenly saw the figure of Nao and my little brother.
These two looked at me with apologetic faces.
You both knew………!?
Little brother dear, why didn"t you tell me?
Onee-chan, feels a bit sad, you know?
I see, so the reason why my little brother wasn"t at home was because we were going to travel together.
And leaving before me was to not give it up beforehand, it must be the prince that told him to do so, right?
Are? Somehow, wasn"t I done in?
While I was in confusion, Miku-sama and the prince said with smiles.
"It looks like it will be a really fun trip, right?"
"I think so too, Miku."
........I couldn"t be happier that two similar people match so well.