Part 1

Huh, rain?

(Right, I didn’t check the forecast today. But I guess it’s not like I had a chance to borrow an umbrella before they kicked me out.)

I guess I could buy one, but owning so many plastic umbrellas feels kinda pointless~.

(Haah, what a shitty day…)

(...Hm?)

Why hello there, nice weather we’re having.

Oh, Kuguri-san. Didn’t know you had a car.

It’s something I borrowed from a cute little lamb of mine a while ago. I had the urge to go somewhere a little far away today.

Right. Pretty sure the Chief was looking for you during the lunch meeting.

It’s a shame that I missed the sight of cica searching fruitlessly for me.

But unfortunately, I prioritize my urges.

Wow, I like the way you think. Don’t mind if I follow your example.

So? Are going to continue to make a show of getting drenched for me?

Oh. Well, I don’t have an umbrella.

That’s right, you don’t. You want someone to hold an umbrella up for you, but you don’t want to hold one yourself.

Sounds about right~.

(That said, I’m really not in the mood to talk to anyone right now.)

(Especially this guy. It’s nerve-wracking that I’ve got no clue what he’s thinking.)

Thanks for the offer. I appreciate the thought, but…

Woah, the wind and rain are getting stronger!

Oh no~ My favorite outfit is getting soaked…W-ha-?! My umbrella broke?! Damn it, I won’t go down like this!!

Uh…

Everyone’s running around like headless chickens. Are you going to join them? I’d love to see you running around in panic.

…Sigh. On second thought, can I get a ride?

Now you could say you’ve left your fate in my hands.

Haha, that’s a bit much.

But you really saved me back there.

(If I’d gone back soaked like that, those mother hens would’ve come flocking to me again.)

It must be a hassle having others worry about you.

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It’s also a hassle for me when you come home in the morning.

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