Chapter 45 Departure! School Trip (Addition 6/46
Evening.
After concluding today’s shopping trip, everyone faced the time for parting.
Yukino and Kuzuzuka, who met for the first time today, appeared to be having a great time chatting.
During the brainstorming process for Nagi’s and Kanade’s plans, the two of them contributed the most suggestions.
“Little Yukino, I’ll rely on you for photos on the luxury cruise.” Kuzuzuka said seriously to Yukino:
“If you manage to capture a photo of this pair of childhood friends getting cozy, remember to send it out.”
“Count on me.” Yukino nodded confidently.
“Yukino, you’re in a different grade than us, and your schedule must be different, right? And please don’t say such things in front of the people involved!” Kanade said shyly from the side.
“Too naive, Onii-chan~” Yukino waved a finger in front of Kanade:
“This time, during the school trip, most of the time on the luxury cruiser is free time.”
It seemed she was determined to capture “Nagi and Kanade’s intimate moments.”
“By the way, just send the photos to me privately.” Kuzuzuka emphasized as if remembering something:
“If you post it in the group chat, and some certain shy guy sees it, she might get overly excited and cause a scene…” It could inadvertently lead to a dangerous situation…
While saying this, Kuzuzuka discreetly surveyed the area behind them.
Yukino followed her gaze.
There stood Chika, who had been holding her nose, and Mana, who was taking care of her nearby.
After seeing the sweet moment between childhood friends after a long time, Chika was currently in a state of extreme daze, walking as if floating.
After the group dispersed.
Sayaka offered Yukino a ride home.
Meanwhile, Kanade made an excuse to slowly walk back alone.
After watching Sayaka’s car leave.
Kanade took out her phone from her pocket.
She felt a bit worried about the recent lack of contact from Amane.
So taking this opportunity, she decided to call Maki…
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Time passed without realizing it.
It was already the morning of Monday.
Even Nagi, who had lost her memory, couldn’t sleep due to her excitement for the school trip the next day.
This probably serves as a proof of being in the adolescence of youth.
In the past few days, she still couldn’t sense any sign of her memory returning.
This made her even more convinced.
Her amnesia was due to the curse’s influence.
Sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, illuminating the desk in Nagi’s room.
On the desk were the notes Nagi had organized over the past two days.
These included things she had wanted to do in the past, mentioned in her diary.
And also the to-do list compiled by everyone in order to break the curse.
In other words, it was Nagi’s “checklist” for the upcoming school trip.
“Nagi, do you have everything packed?”
During lunch.
Nagi’s mother anxiously asked her daughter, who was happily munching on fried chicken.
Nagi packed her luggage entirely by herself.
This made her mother a bit worried.
But Nagi couldn’t let her family see what was in her luggage.
Because it contained the swimsuit she had bought for “that moment.”
She quickly washed and dried it in the washing machine on the day she bought it and hurriedly took it back to her room.
So far, her family had not seen what kind of swimsuit she had bought.
After all, if such a daring swimsuit were to be discovered by her family—
Just imagining it made Nagi inwardly murmur, “Ugh, kill me.”
According to the schedule for the school trip.
Students were supposed to gather at school around 12 PM.
Then the teachers would take attendance and inspect the luggage.
Afterward, each group would receive travel guides and safety instructions.
After having lunch.
Today, Sayaka took Nagi to school.
“Sis… Is it really okay to keep taking leave recently?” Nagi asked with some concern during the journey.
After these few days, she naturally learned that her sister Sayaka had been taking leave from her university courses to accompany her.
Although Nagi felt happy about the family reunion, she was still a bit worried about her sister’s studies being affected by her.
“It’s fine~” Sayaka laughed heartily at Nagi’s worry, “Anyway, whether I attend university classes or not, it doesn’t make a difference~”
“Is it possible that your grades are excellent!?”
“No, it’s simply because by the time I took leave, my attendance was already out.” Sayaka explained solemnly.
“What kind of ‘it’s fine’ is that!?”
“Retakes… are an unavoidable part of university life~” Sayaka revealed with a deadpan expression, apparently a frequent retake candidate.
“I suddenly feel a fear of university life!”
“Little Nagi, too naive. When it comes to university, it’s all about retakes, social gatherings, and drinking.”
“Those are truly unsettling keywords!”
“Those who haven’t found a boyfriend in university are at the bottom of the food chain, you know?”
“An exceptionally cruel food chain!?”
“But if it’s Little Nagi, it will definitely be fine~”
Sayaka tilted her head slightly and smiled at Nagi:
“If you have someone you like… it’s better to say it out loud, okay? Humans are foolish creatures; if certain things aren’t said, the other party will never understand.”
“Although I don’t want the cute little Nagi to be taken away, if it’s Little Kanade… that kid will surely make Little Nagi happy~~”
“Sis, sister!?” Nagi blushed at the mention, surprised that even her family knew about her feelings for Kanade.
Besides, Kanade had even received their approval.
After spending these days with Kanade, Nagi realized he was indeed a gentle and kind-hearted boy.
She also understood why her former self had fallen for him.
However, what she couldn’t comprehend was why there were so many beautiful girls around him.
Not only did he have a mixed-race childhood friend, but also a younger sister, a senior, and even his close friends looked like beautiful girls.
Could it be that Kanade was the protagonist of some harem story!?
And she, as one of his childhood friends, was the first conquered target of the harem?
As Nagi was lost in thought, the car had unknowingly arrived at Hoshikage Middle School.
At the entrance, there were quite a few parents dropping off their children.
The students were all wearing excited smiles, looking forward to this school trip.
Seeing their expressions, Nagi couldn’t help but get excited as well.
Amidst the crowd, Nagi spotted Kanade waiting for her at the gate.
She quickly directed Sayaka.
The car stopped in front of Kanade.
“Good morning, Little Kanade~ Please take care of my little sister for the next few days~” Sayaka greeted as usual.
However, this time she revealed a mischievous smile and intentionally added a phrasing that could easily be misinterpreted.
Both Kanade and Nagi’s faces turned red upon hearing it.
After exchanging pleasantries, Kanade helped Nagi retrieve her luggage from the back of the car.
It was a light pink small suitcase.
From its appearance, it suited a pure and cute girl like Nagi very well.
After watching Sayaka leave.
“Shall we go to the classroom and drop off the luggage first?” Kanade suggested.
Today, Kanade seemed even more upbeat than usual, clearly looking forward to this school trip.
“Yeah, speaking of which, about the items on the list…” Nagi lowered her head shyly, feeling a bit nervous in front of so many people.
“Ah, yeah…” Kanade naturally knew what Nagi was referring to.
He also had a list of tasks to complete to counter the curse.
Feeling that as a guy, he needed to take the initiative here.
He mustered his courage and took Nagi’s small hand in front of everyone.
【School Trip To-Do List: Hold hands the entire time at school (1/1)】
