Chapter 215 Fun in July

After filling both my stomach and my heart by eating and flirting with Umi, we went back to the classroom for afternoon lecture.

We managed to finish our lunch quickly, so we had around ten minutes before the lecture started. We decided to kill some time on the first floor.

Umi, what should we do for tomorrows lunch? I still have money left, but if we do this everyday

Right There are cheaper places to eat in, but those places are always crowded What do you think, Maki?

Well, mom gave me money for lunch separately, but if possible, I would love to save some money.

So far, we hadnt planned to go anywhere other than cram school, but since it was summer vacation, I had to consider the possibility of going on dates with Umi.

If possible, I wanted to have a little extra cash for dates.

Huh, in other words, youre rich, Rep. Youre similar to my sister, she uses her own savings to have fun too She wont ask my parents for extra money I guess I should ask for extra shifts at my part-time job

Huh, you have a part-time job, Nitta-san?

Right, I never told you about this, huh? Im working at a drugstore just a station away from here. My shifts are on weekends, thats why I can play around as much as I like on weekdays.

I see

This was news to me, but since it was Nitta-san we were talking about, I wasnt surprised. Within our group, she seemed to be the best in terms of time management.

I could imagine her working while complaining about her workload, yet she would still do her job properly.

By the way, Yuuchin, have you thought about taking a part-time job as a model or something? Eri-san should be able to help you with that, right?

No, I havent. Im too shy to have my pictures taken in front of a lot of people, you see

I see. What about you, Umi? Back in middle school, you and Yuuchin should have received a scouting offer or two from an idol agency, right?

Eh? Um

Judging from her reaction, it seemed like she really was scouted by an agency or two.

I was surprised, but then again, both Umi and Amami-san were cute.

Moreover, their middle schools blazer stood out, so it was easy to notice them among the crowd.

Calm down, Im not going to be mad or anything.

S-Sorry I forgot to tell you about it It isnt because Im trying to hide it from you or anything

She immediately clung to me after that.

Normally, she looked like a firm person, but she tended to get anxious quite easily. I was used to this side of her, so I was able to react accordingly.

Of course, people around us would think that we were showing off, but it was a small price for Umis happiness.

Um I got scouted once when I was a third year back in middle school I was on my way to school by myself, since my mental state wasnt good at that time and I wasnt interested, I didnt even take their business card. I even suspected that it was a scam

I see. Well, Umi is prettier than me, honestly, youre more suited to be a model!

Youre the only one whod ever say that to me, my dear best friend. Anyway, why did we go off tangent like this? Seriously, Nina, what were you thinking?

Hey, hey, it just means that were getting along really well as friends. Right, Rep?

Uh I guess?

Thinking back, the fact that I could get along with these three beautiful girls (one of them was my girlfriend though) made me look like I was quite the lucky man.

Though, there was a huge drawback to being in my position, since everyone stared at me with jealous eyes and kept talking behind my back. I didnt mind them though, since all my friends were great, including Nozomu.

That is why Ill try my best to live well so I wouldnt waste this lucky opportunity that I had.

Uh About lunch I have something in mind

Now thats my Maki. What is it, my love? Tell me what you are thinking.

Well, Im planning to bring my own lunch from tomorrow onwards, so if you guys want, I can make some for everyone

Bringing your own lunch, huh? Then we just have to hand the ingredient money to you and youll make it for everyone? Wouldnt it trouble you?

Well, it wont take that much effort to cook a little more.

I made my own lunch often, so I was used to the work.

The only problem would be the ingredient costs, but like they said, it would be fine if everyone pitched in.

Id love for you to make lunch for me, but I dont want to burden you, Maki Besides, I can just ask my mom.

I know, but I kinda want to do something different once in a while, you know?

It would only be for the duration of summer school, which would only be for six days at most, so it wouldnt be much trouble for me. I had a lot of time, I could do menial tasks like making the side dishes in the meantime.

Of course, I was aware that I was making a crazy suggestion here, but this was both my first and last summer vacation where I could play around freely with everyone.

Like the trip with Umi last time, I wanted to make lasting memories that Id always remember even when I got older.

This had been my goal ever since that Christmas Day.

If you say so, then What do you two think?

Im okay with it. I mean, I cant make it myself anyway, so if he said its not much trouble for him, then Ill take him up on his offer.

Yeah, if it doesnt bother Maki-kun, then Ill leave it to him Ah, about the side dishes, why dont we make it together on the weekend? Cooking together sounds like fun!

Cooking? Us? Are you sure, Yuu? I think itll be safer if we become taste testers for him instead

I can cook if I put my mind to it, okay?! Fine, Ill ask my mom to teach me when I get home!

Lets take a step back for a second here. Ill do all the cooking, okay?

I was probably the only one in this group who could cook decently. If I left those three to their own devices, the kitchen would turn into a scene from hell. It would make for a funny story, but Id rather not have to deal with that.

I thought I would be spending the rest of July studying, who knew that I could be having fun this way.