I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class - Chapter 101: The Last Selfishness (3)
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Chapter 101: The Last Selfishness (3)

Chapter 101 The Last Selfishness (3)

After meeting Minato-san, I went to the civic hall, where the party would be held.

It had started snowing a while ago, so the area around the hall had turned white. According to the weather forecast, it would keep snowing as the temperature continued to drop.

I always thought a White Christmas was a nuisance because the road would be slippery

Because of the cloudy sky, the various lights installed around the city were lit.

The orange light of the street lamps, the colorful lights decorating the trees, buildings and streets, along with the snow falling gently from the sky It was truly a Christmas-like scene.

I had always kept my gaze locked to my feet, but after seeing this, maybe I should stop doing that

Whoa!

As I was thinking about that, I slipped and almost fell on my butt.

I pulled my hand out of my pocket to break my fall

Whoops. If you do that, youll sprain your wrist, you know?

Then someone caught me from behind.

Ah, sorry for the trouble I was a bit dazed

Because of the snow, the street is more slippery than usual, so youll have to pay more attention to your footing, Maehara-kun.

P-Prez? S-Sorry

The one who helped me was the student council president.

It was embarrassing to be helped by a stranger, but to be saved by an acquaintance was even more embarrassing. Moreover, she was Nozomus sister, imagine if he were to find out about this Yeah, he definitely wouldnt let me hear the end of it

I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks.

B-By the way, arent you a little too early, Prez? The meeting doesnt start for another thirty minutes, right?

The venue has already been set up, so I have to check it out. Besides, arent you the one whos early, Maehara-kun?

Well This is my first time coming to this kind of event Im a little nervous

Is that so? While youre at it, why dont you join me? Youll get used to the atmosphere quicker that way and if we can finish some work while were at it, we can relax a little when the event starts.

Alright, Ill do just that.

Actually, the main reason why I was nervous is not the party itself, but the other thing I had to do. I mean, Ill only need to follow Prez instructions during the party so I dont need to worry about messing up. Umi and the others will be there too, so I wont be lonely.

We planned to meet up in the venue later, so I had to wait a little longer to see Umi and Amami-sans dress.

I arrived at the venue together with Prez and prepared the reception desks for the participants.

According to her, there will be around 200 to 300 people attending the party, so to avoid confusion, they set it up so that each school gets their own reception desk.

Ah, right, you havent gotten this yet, right, Maehara-kun?

The staff armband? Yeah, you havent Wait, this is?

She gave me a red hat with a white furball on the tip, a Santa hat.

The armband wouldnt be enough since this place will be crowded, so thats why well be wearing this. Take three of these armbands and hats, each for Asanagi-san, Amami-san and my idiotic brother.

Got it.

The hat looked cheesy, but it would be noticeable enough in the crowd. For example, the Prez, since she was taller than average, she would be more conspicuous than usual when wearing it and it would be easy to find her.

By the way, Maehara-kun, can I ask you something?

Yes?

Can you stop calling me Prez? I may be the student council president now, but Ill retire next year, so

I see. Once everyone started calling her Prez it seemed like it was hard for them to stop calling her that even when she stepped down from her position. I guess I could understand her feelings.

Alright Tomoo-senpai?

Yes, something like that But, Maehara-kun, arent you a bold one? Suddenly calling me by my first name like that?

I mean, if I call you by your last name, I might mistook you for Nozomu, senpai.

Ah, right, that guy exists.

Hes your little brother, you know?

At first I thought Tomoo-senpai would be more uptight, but after talking to her for a while, she was actually a mischievous person.

I guess it was because she was like this that the student council members seemed really close to each other.

Then, Ill call you Maki-kun from now on. Lets do our best today, Maki-kun.

Yes, Ill be in your care, senpai.

After we shook hands, we continued our work to arrange the reception desks. Meanwhile, the number of people gathering near the venue was gradually increasing.

Im here, Maki.

Hey~ Maki-kun~

Nozomu arrived at the venue first, followed by Amami-san. Nozomu came in his school uniform because Tomoo-senpai assigned him backstage despite his protests. Meanwhile Amami-san was wearing a light blue dress that suited her well. Then again, it was Amami-san, Im sure shed look good in anything.

D**n, look at her

Blonde hair Is she a foreigner?

Naturally, students from other schools started to make a fuss after they saw her.

Amami-san should have heard them, but she completely ignored them and instead she was chatting with the Prez. I guess she was used to this kind of situation by now, huh? I wish I could be like her.

Amami-san, wheres Umi?

Ah, yeah, she came with me, but she went to the bathroom so I went ahead Speak of the devil, Umi~ Were here!~

After noticing us, Umi ran toward us.

Yuu, did you tell Maki more nonsense again?

Im not~ Right, Maki-kun?

Ah, yeah She didnt say anything to me

She actually tried to imply something and I noticed it, but Ill pretend not to notice.

I handed the armbands and hats to the three of them and we went to the reception desks together. The four of us would standby at our schools reception desk while Tomoo-senpai went to help the other schools desks.

Um, Umi

Y-Yes?

Uh That dress looks good on you.

I held her hand secretly under the desk as I told her that.

It was a black lace, off-shoulder dress. It revealed her skin from her neck to her shoulders.

She said that she wouldnt dress up as much as she did when we had our date, but, man

I see. Well, your vocabulary is lacking, but Ill accept that since its your honest impression.

I mean, you look pretty, what else should I say?

I-I got it, so stop saying that out loud!

Okay, okay.

I noticed Amami-san grinning at us, so I immediately let Umis hand go and went back to work.

Amami-san might have looked pretty tonight, but Umi definitely looked prettier.

I think I love Umi a little bit too much