My CF Seems to be The Main Heroine Volume 1 Chapter 6 part 2

Given a digital camera, Saito and the others roamed inside the school building, taking pictures. After a while, they stepped outside.
 
The sky had only a few scattered clouds, and the sun shone brightly, making it a good weather day.
 
Feeling like he could capture something nice, Saito aimed his camera upwards and clicked the shutter.
 
“Hmm, mediocre.”
 
Looking at the screen, he confirmed that the photo he took was neither good nor bad.
 
Despite taking dozens of shots, they all looked similar, and he was starting to get a bit bored.
 
Unlike the photos taken by Sayano and Kai, which had a sense of presence and dynamism, Saito, lacking artistic sense, couldn’t seem to achieve the same.
 
(What should I do?)
 
Nevertheless, since he came for the club experience, he wanted to take at least one satisfying photo before going home.
 
Troubled by this, he noticed Kai staring off somewhere with a vague look.
 
(Maybe I’ll understand something if I watch him.)
 
If he could see how skilled individuals take photos, he might find hints to improve.
 
Thinking so, Saito decided to observe his friend’s actions.
 
Click.
 
Just as he thought that, Kai unexpectedly pressed the shutter.
 
Startled, Saito looked at the photo, but there was nothing particularly noteworthy.
 
(Maybe I’ll understand if I look again.)
 
Although he was caught off guard before, this time he was determined to observe closely. He stared intently at Kai’s every move.
 
Click, click.
 
However, no matter how much he watched, he couldn’t understand anything.
 
Kai seemed to aimlessly wander, taking photos as if something compelled him suddenly.
 
Every photo seemed to capture scenes that Saito wouldn’t even consider photographing, making him doubt if he was capturing good images.
 
Finally, unable to endure it any longer, Saito asked Kai, “How do you decide what to photograph?”
 
Kai responded,
 
“When it sparkles, shines.”
 
“When it sparkles?
 
There wasn’t anything sparkling at all.”
 
“It’s sparkling. Glittering. I like taking pictures of things that shine the most.”
 
“Hmm. I got nothing useful from that.”
 
Despite asking for a detailed explanation, Saito couldn’t get anything beyond the fact that Kai liked things that sparkle.
 
As expected from someone who claims to be a genius, Kai sees a different world from ordinary people.
 
It was a mistake to ask a genius.
 
Determined to try again, Saito decided to ask the Photography Club president, Sayano.
 
After all, she had been in the club for three years. She should be good at teaching others.
 
But…
 
“The secret to taking good photos? If it feels good, just press the button.”
 
“Oh, is that so?”
 
(You’re also a sense-based person!)
 
He was completely shot down.
 
He thought she would teach him about color combinations or angles, but instead, he received no proper advice.
 
It seems the Photography Club is a nest of sense-based individuals.
 
“Come on, don’t make that face. Photography is just a means of recording the feeling of ‘Wow, this is nice’ or ‘Wow, this is beautiful.’ To keep those feelings alive. Just do it without thinking too much; that’s the best way.”
 
“Alright.”
 
(If not thinking too much were enough, I wouldn’t be asking!)
 
As Sayano patted his shoulders encouragingly, Saito internally sighed, feeling disappointed.
 
“Well, you don’t seem satisfied at all. Then, I’ll give you a special piece of advice. Try looking for something incredibly beautiful.”
 
“Beautiful things?”
 
“Don’t miss the ‘incredibly’ part. That’s crucial.”
 
“Got it.”
 
“Minazuki-kun seems to have a broader perspective than most people and is always conscious of various things. So, while it looks like you’re concentrating on one thing, you’re actually paying attention to other things at the same time. For example, even if you think the sky is beautiful, at the same time, you find the flowers in the flower bed beautiful. Your scattered awareness is why you haven’t taken a satisfying photo. So, if you find something overwhelmingly charming, to the point where you don’t notice anything else around, you’ll surely take a satisfying photo.”
 
“Understood. I’ll give it a try.”
 
Judging by Saito’s clearly disappointed expression, it seems he easily understood.
 
Unable to be seen as a senior with such eyes from a junior, Sayano, whose pride was stimulated, gave another piece of advice.
 
The essence of the camera, not something general or worldly but something personal for Saito.
 
Initially, due to her lack of words, he couldn’t grasp the meaning, but as she continued talking, Lily understood what she wanted to convey.
 
It seems Saito is not good at focusing on one thing.
 
Thinking about it,
 
there were indeed instances where his reactions were delayed when observing Kai’s actions. It makes sense if unconsciously his attention was diverted to something else.
 
And looking back at the photos he took, there were multiple main subjects scattered in each photo.
 
(Something with overwhelming charm… Is there something like that in this school?)
 
If there’s something he can be passionate about, he can capture it well.
 
Sayano said that, but this is proving to be more challenging than she thought.
 
Because, Saito has captured almost everything in this high school.
 
It’s questionable if there’s anything left in this high school that can capture Saito’s passion.
 
“Hey, Itocchi~!”
 
Wandering aimlessly, Saito hears a voice calling him from afar.
 
Glancing in that direction, he sees Lily and her friend Shuri.
 
Wondering what’s going on, Saito runs towards them.
 
“Hey, what’s up?”
 
“We’re going to have a match with Lily-chan now. So, we happened to find Itocchi with a camera and thought of getting some cool shots.”
 
“It’s fine. I was kind of free anyway. Just don’t expect too much since I’m not that good.”
 
“Huh? Really? I don’t have the image of Itocchi being bad at it.”
 
Lily and Shuri seem to know what Saito does in the photography club. So, they called Saito to take pictures since he was nearby.
 
However, if they’re going to take photos, Saito honestly thinks that Kai would be more suitable than him.
 
Although he’ll do it since he was asked, he sets up a preemptive line, saying not to complain even if he’s bad.
 
Seeing this unsure attitude from her childhood friend, Lily feels a sense of discomfort and tilts her head.
 
“The world seems to be wider than we think, Lily.”
 
“Huh, am I being made fun of for being bad at taking photos too?”
 
“Hold on, Lily. Violence is not okay.”
 
Lily has only seen group photos taken by Saito, with multiple main subjects in each.
 
So, she doesn’t know yet that Saito is not good at taking individual photos.
 
Although he intended to tell Lily about it, it seems he phrased it poorly, leading to Lily’s irritation.
 
With a dark aura emitting, Lily repeatedly hits her palm with the racket, making a sound.
 
If Shuri hadn’t intervened, he would have undoubtedly received a punch.
 
Saito was grateful from the bottom of her heart that someone stepped in.
 
After that, they managed to clear up Lily’s misunderstanding.
 
“It’s okay even if Saito is not good. Because, both Shuri-chan and I are cute.”
 
“Yeah, that’s right. So, don’t worry, Itocchi.”
 
“…The people around me really have high self-esteem.”
 
Confidently asserting that no matter how they are photographed, they will look cute, the two of them make Saito dryly smile as the photo session and the match begin.
 
“Yo!”
 
“Hoo!”
 
“Take that!”
 
“Here!”
 
He capture the moments of the two playing tennis.
 
Maybe because he have good material to work with, the photos turn out fine without anything strange.
 
However, due to the scattered focus, the photo subtly deviate from the center, and the focus is mostly on the rackets and balls. It’s not easy to say he’s skilled.
 
(Difficult, photography is. Maybe I can’t take pictures like Sea after all.)
 
Just when he was about to give up on being suitable for photography, it unexpectedly happens.
 
“Uwaa! I almost lost—so frustrating!”
 
“Yay! I won. Hey, did you see, Saito?”
 
Having never played tennis before, the two beginners, Lily and Shuri, competed in a two-game match, and Lily emerged as the winner.
 
The defeated Shuri stomped her feet in frustration, while the victorious Lily happily ran towards Saito.
 
“Oh, I saw it. You’re good at tennis, huh?”
 
“Thanks to Saito!”
 
“Huh, me? I didn’t do anything.”
 
“Remember when you taught me how to play tennis a long time ago? That helped me win today.”
 
“Huh, really? Was that helpful?”
 
Come to think of it, he bragged to Lily about attending a tennis experience class when he was in elementary school.
 
Although most of what he said was boasting and not useful at all, Lily remembers it with a proud smile.
 
Never did he dream that what he taught Lily that day would prove useful.
 
“Yeah. So, thank you, Saito!”
 
[Thanks!]
 
(Oh, is this what Kai meant by sparkling?)
 
Like the day they first met, Lily directs a pure, untainted smile of gratitude towards Saito.
 
The figure looked mysteriously sparkling, and as Saito raised his camera, pressing the shutter button, he wondered if this was how his friend saw the world.
 
After a moment, a photo appeared on the screen, and as Saito looked at it, a satisfied smile crossed his face.
 
“You look incredibly beautiful.”
 
“Huh?! Wh-what are you suddenly…”
 
Looking directly at Lily’s face, he conveyed his thoughts, causing her face to blush like a boiled octopus.
 
“I thought that while taking pictures. What? Are you embarrassed? Even though you’re usually called beautiful?”
 

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Now, expecting Lily to casually deflect any compliments, Saito was surprised to see Lily only blinking his eyes.
 
“It’s not like I’m embarrassed. I just exercised a bit and got a bit heated, that’s all.”
 
“Adadada, don’t play it cool. You’re stronger than those guys around you.”
 
Lily, with teary eyes, not in a cute way but with determination, hits him hard, and Saito, feeling the pain, quickly escaped from the spot.
 
“Who’s the gorilla!? Hey, wait, Saito!”
 
“I didn’t say anything like that; it’s just your delusion. Calm down.”
 
“Ah, youth.”
 
Suddenly, a game of tag between the childhood friends began.
 
Shuri watched, laughing heartily at the unexpected turn of events.
 


 
“Alright, it’s time for today’s presentation of achievements!”
 
“Wow!”
 
Thirty minutes before the end of school.
 
As planned, Saito and Kai returned to the clubroom to have Utsuno evaluate the photos they took.
 
They printed out the photos they thought turned out best from today’s shoot.
 
Currently, Saito and Kai each hold a printed photo between their fingers like a card.
 
“Let’s show them in alphabetical order. Akashi, go ahead.”
 
“I’ll show you the overwhelming difference.”
 
Saying that, Kai was the first to reveal a photo.
 
“Whoa, you captured the sheet music flying in the sky! And there’s the sun in the center of the photo; the composition is excellent.”
 
The photo Kai showed was so perfect that Saito and Utsuno couldn’t help but admire it.
 
Saito and Sayano were amazed at the picture that was so perfect that it looked as if it had been taken by a professional.
 
“Of course. Now, what about yours, Saito?”
 
Having received compliments, Kai was in high spirits and extended his nose.
 
Saito, thinking he would casually brush it off, blinked his eyes in surprise.
 
“My photo is this.”
 
With a determined voice, Saito presented the photo he took of Lily earlier.
 
The photo showed a beautiful girl smiling with the sunset as a backdrop, and honestly, Saito was proud of how well it turned out.
 
Thinking that it might not break Kai’s extended nose, but at least it could bend it back, he looked at his friend.
 
With that in mind, Saito turn eyes to Kai, who is staring at the picture.
 
“…… Beautiful “
 
“That’s right.”
 
“Wow, I didn’t expect that just giving some advice would result in such a photo. Could it be the power of love?”
 
“We’re childhood friends, so it’s not like that.”
 
“Oh, come on, this girl is so cute; you must like her, right, Minazuki-kun?”
 
“As a childhood friend, I do like her, but…”
 
“Kyaa! See, it makes sense. Tell big sister all kinds of stories, okay?”
 
“Were you listening!? I just said I like her as a childhood friend. Why do you get such weird misunderstandings? It’s annoying.”
 
“You’re cute when you get desperate.”
 
“Annoying! This girl and I are really just childhood friends.”
 
Having successfully revealed the truth about his friend’s nose, Saito smiled happily.
 
However, this joy was short-lived as Utsuno, who was nearby, misunderstood the relationship between Saito and Lily, approaching them with an unpleasant grin.
 
So, at that moment, desperately trying to clarify the misunderstanding,
 
Saito didn’t notice the heat in his friend’s eyes as he looked at Lily’s photo.
 
And he never imagined that this photo would lead to something like that.


 
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