My Lovely Neighbour
Dia?

I looked at the little girl in front of the class. A friendly smile decorated by a slight red hue on the cheeks. The gesture was more than enough to dazzle the entire class.

The evidence? They're silent. I looked across the room. Stunned more precisely.

However, I did not expect this. I thought Shidoki was still sitting on the bench of SD or Junior High School. Her small posture coupled with her cute face made the girl look younger. His long light brown hair was not very helpful either.

I've never seen a High School student who has hair up to their waist. Isn't that a little boy's haircut? Or am I lacking knowledge?

Before being able to think about it any further, Lily sensei clapped her hands once. Returning to the attention of the students. The female teacher smiled gently. Her bob hair moved following the movement of her head.

"Kids, Shidoki-san has just moved from Koriyama. So, I hope everyone gets along with her, yeah."

"Please help, everyone."

Lily sensei smiled sweetly. That smile is not suitable for a 27-year-old woman who has not yet received Ah, drugged! He stared hard at me.

""Good~.""

Everyone answers at the same time. Not knowing that I was in danger. However, after a while, he returned a normal smile.

Women can read minds, right? It's spooky!

I looked towards Shidoki. At the same time, he looked at me. A surprised expression could be seen on his face. His thin lips formed an "Eh!" movement!"

I think he just regained consciousness.

Being natural, I nodded small. He also nodded, for some reason.

"Hey, Shidoki-san glanced at me." The male disciple beside Shiragami started to speak strangely.

"Ah, where is it possible. Don't dream."

"Renjin-kun, being overconfident is not good."

"Eh!? The cruel!"

Hearing his words, his friends began to ridicule him. It seems they're back to normal. I sighed and put my head on the table. Not too eager to hear their commotion.

"Well, Shidoki-san, you can sit on... Uh! Kuroki-kun is not leaving anymore? Mous." Seeing the two-seat chair beside me empty, Miss Lily puffed her cheeks. Looked angry.

Kuso Neko's. He must have been ditching again. Next time I'll drag him to school.

"Alright, Shidoki-san can sit in the back. Next to Aru-kun huh."

Hearing my name being called, I raised my head. Seeing my panicked self, my homeroom Teacher nodded.

I looked to the side.

There are two empty seats. One of them belongs to Kuroki.

Want to repay me for that?

"B-well, Sensei. Thank you very much." Shidoki lowered his head and walked towards me.

Right next to me, he put his bag on the table. Smiling friendly — maybe a little shy — he said. "Please help, Arumasu-kun."

The kun? That's different.

"Ah, sure." Answering haphazardly, I nodded.

Finished saying that, I could feel a piercing gaze. Who else if not from another male student? It's disturbing, please stop.

"All right, everyone please open your books. The open page 61 please." Using slightly accented English, Lily sensei started the lesson.

In addition to being the Guardian of the class, he also taught English. Following the others, I also picked up my English book, opening the given page.

I looked to the side. A man in front of Shidoki looked back. Smiling, he began to speak.

"Nee Shidoki-chan, greetings know my name U — Ouch!"

However, before it could finish its sentence, a chalk floated right towards its head. A loud knocking sound could be heard. His head was not empty.

"Umihara Renjin-kun, please read the first paragraph." From the front of the class, Lily sensei smiled slightly. Even so, his eyes did not smile.

Uwa, he's angry.

"Y-yes, ma'am!" Quickly, Renjin stood up while holding the book. Having trouble reading Latin, I don't hear it too much.

My gaze fell on Shidoki, he looked at his empty desk; looking nervous. He didn't bring a book. Of course, he's a new student.

"Shidoki-san." Called him. Naturally, he looked towards me.

"You wearing?" I'm handing out my book.

"E-uh? Bo-can you?" Shidoki asked while whispering. Her voice is a bit strange.

"You didn't bring a book, did you? So, it's okay." I shrugged my shoulders. Not very object.

After a while, he nodded slowly. Carefully, he pushed his desk towards me, fusing it together. I put my English book in the middle.

"Thank you very much." Shidoki whispered again. Smiling faintly towards the book.

I turned my eyes towards the blackboard. "certain." As usual, I started writing.

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The break bell rings. A voice of relief from the students in the class. I'm not exempt.

Removing a sigh of relief, I leaned my body back. Language lesson — Any language — it's too much trouble. There are too many things to remember.

Then, for English. Cough, Rough, Thought, and Through. All of those words, if spoken correctly, are not in rhythm. But, somehow Pony and Bologna were rhythmic!

Goddamnit! The language is too confusing! In this essay, I will — Ah, whatever. What am I complaining about.

I glanced towards Shidoki. He still writes something in his book.

"I didn't think we were a school" I said, opening the conversation. "I thought you were still Junior."

"E-uh? Aye 'kah? I also didn't expect to be in a class with Arumasu-kun." Shidoki closed the book and smiled. Not in my direction, but in the direction of his desk. "I thought Arumasu-kun had gone to college."

Do I look old, right? I have to ask Ayumi to help pick me skincare.

Deciding to ignore the comment, I simply nodded; not knowing what else to say. My social skills are not very high, especially with the opposite sex.

"U-um! A-aku—"

"Shidoki-san! Your old school wears a blazer, right? Your tie looks cute~!" Cutting off his words, a blond hair gyaru asked.

And as always, other people like to interrupt without permission.

Several disciples began to gather around Shidoki's table. Interested in that girl.

"A-ah, no. My school used to wear sweaters. Pa—A-my father has prepared this uniform." Shidoki answered. A little trouble in the middle.

I stood up from my chair. Didn't want to join in on their conversation; it was too troublesome.

As I walked, I could feel their eyes on me. Guess what happened next.

"It's a shame. Shidoki-san sits next to him."

"Right, that guy must be creepy huh."

"E-uh?"

Ignoring those strange whispers, I walked out of the classroom. The break time sucks.

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"Good job."

In front of the class, Shiragami Fuyumi smiled as usual. Stand next to the classroom door.

"What good work?" I asked. Not wanting an answer, I walked away.

"Come on, Aru-kun." Shiragami's voice could still be heard behind me. "I've never seen you start a conversation with anyone before."

"Oh."

Answering briefly, I accelerated my pace. As if not to lose, Shiragami still followed me. Even when going down the stairs.

Class 10 was on the third level.11 on the second level and class 12 on the first floor. The canteen is on the first floor at the east end of the building. So, in order to reach the canteen, the 10th grade had to go down two stairs.

Good sport in my opinion. Well, maybe more if I walk fast like this.

Arriving at the cafeteria, Shiragami was still following me. With a gasping breath, he held my shoulder.

"J-your walk is fast as always Aru-kun... Haaah... Haah...."

You're the one who's too persistent!

Brushing his hand, I walked towards the vending machine. After putting in a few coins, I picked up two drinks; orange juice and strawberry milk.

I gave the orange juice to Shiragami. Not waiting any longer, I moved towards the counter. I went back after buying bread.

"Aru-kun! Wait!" shiragami from behind.

Very inconvenient.

Not waiting for him, I kept walking. Just before my feet reached the first rung, Shiragami blocked me.

Before he could make a protest, he took my right hand and put a melon bread on it. Smiling happily, he let go of my hand.

"Juice offer," he explained.

I let out a breath. I've guessed this.

Following me to the cafeteria, he was exhausted, for pity I bought him a drink, in return, he gave me bread. It has been a routine for the last 1 month. It's already over the limit of ridiculous.

"Shiragami-san, didn't I ever tell you not to buy me bread?" I showed the bread in my hand. "I don't like wasting food."

"Eh? Did ya? I forgot."

Giving a casual answer as usual, Shiragami walked up the stairs. In both hands were two cans of orange juice and a melon bread. I let out a breath.

That girl is weird.

Leaving me under the stairs, he kept walking. Mumbled a song. I don't know the title of the song.

Deciding not to think too much about it anymore, I hurt the melon bread in my blazer pocket. I started to climb the stairs.

It only took me a few minutes before I got to the front of the class. I shifted the classroom door.

"I think Arumasu-kun is pretty good!"

When I got to class, I heard something I shouldn't have heard.