Reset My Favor and Live a Normal Youth Volume 2 Chapter 11 part 4

 
“Eh!? The A-class students are participating in the sports festival!? …And our class is all going too, so more people than expected want to participate!”
 
When Hanazono and I submitted the documents to the teacher in the staff room, he was surprised. I felt a sense of pride. It made me realize the importance of connections with others.
 
“Alright, I’ll do my best at the teacher’s meeting. Honestly, it’s right before the deadline, so a lot of teachers might not like it, but… Screw that. Leave it to this adult! I’ll report back to you tomorrow!”
 
Grown-ups must be people you can rely on. Watching the teacher, I thought it wouldn’t be bad to become like that.
 
As I was walking Hanazono back to the classroom in the main building, we encountered–
 
“Hey, you two are together again today. Hey, come visit the track and field club.”
 
My encounter with Igarashi-kun started with a strange atmosphere, but now he’s my friend.
 
“Ah, Toudou-kun, my next novel is a love story. Ehehe, this time I want to read the novel you recommend.”
 
It was just a misunderstanding that Sasaki-san had about me. I was pretty terrible back then, after all.
 
“…Toudou, huh. Sasami, have returned to the track team. ……Is it thanks to you? ……Ah, thank you.”
 
Shimizu wasn’t a bad person either. The environment just changed him. He looks so young now. He was probably just pushing himself too hard in the unfamiliar environment.
 
“Ah, senpai! Sasami here! I’m rejoining the track team today! Ehehe, I’ll run happily.”
 
Sasami is energetic as always. It feels like she’s my real little sister. She’s such a cute presence.
 
“Hmph, come to think of it, what are you to Sasami-san? ……Could it be that you’re in love with Sasami-san? That I cannot allow.”
 
Shimafuji probably can’t understand this feeling yet. There’s a kind of “liking” that’s different from romantic love.
 
“Ah, Toudou. Are you doing well? I heard you’re participating in the sports festival. I’m not good at sports, so I’ll be cheering you on. Oh, I’ll bring some Japanese cuisine to the sports festival to support you.”
 
Michiba has a refreshed expression. Her natural charm is shining through, and that’s wonderful to see.
 
“This is good, Tsuyoshi. You’ve really made a lot of friends, haven’t you? ……Keep it up.”
 
Hanazono Hana, my most precious childhood friend. Just being with her gives me courage. Her words blow away Eri’s.
 
I never thought I’d have so many friends and acquaintances. It’s all because Hanazono has been by my side. I can feel normal, even though I’m not ordinary.
 
So, I…
 
“Thank you.”
 
I sincerely conveyed my gratitude.
 


 
Don’t shout–
 
As I was drinking coffee with Pome-kichi in my apartment, a message from Hiratsuka arrived.
 
[Thank you for everything so far! I’m so happy I got to reunite with Toudou. Let’s meet up again sometime.]
 
My chest is turbulent. It felt like a farewell greeting. The anxiety is rapidly rising.
 
Pome-kichi is strong who doesn’t get flustered by anything. I want to be like that too.
 
Eri suddenly reminded me of the deadline. Even that deadline has disappeared. After the sports festival, I’ll have to say goodbye to everyone.
 
My former self would have lamented, shouted, and grieved. Hiratsuka’s situation does worry me. But my mind is stable. I can calmly observe things.
 
I realized something strange. If it were Eri, she wouldn’t wait until after the sports festival. Immediate decision and action is her principle.
 
She could have taken her that day.
 
Why?
 
The person who can answer that question has appeared. I’ve been sensing their presence for a while. Since they took off their shoes properly, there’s no problem.
 
Shimafuji has appeared in my apartment.
 
“This is just me talking to myself. It’s not for your sake at all.”
 
“Pome-kichi, this is Shimafuji. Shimafuji, this is Pome-kichi. Greet each other.”
 
“…Hmph, I’m Shimafuji.”
 
“Hm, no problem, please continue.”
 
“Hiratsuka Sumire made a deal with Eri. In exchange for selling her talent to Eri, Eri would let you stay in high school until graduation.”
 
“…Hiratsuka? Why?”
 
“I don’t know the reason. But the conclusion was that with Hiratsuka’s level of talent, she’d only last until the sports festival. Yet, Hiratsuka seemed satisfied with that.”
 
“Wait, where is Hiratsuka now? She’s just an ordinary person, a regular student, you know.”
 
“At that elementary school on the Enoshima island, they have a high school attached to it. Hmph, even those who come over to our side exist. In any case, I’m just talking to myself about this fact. And this just happens to be your apartment.”
 
“So Hiratsuka is–my fault?”
 
“No, it’s for your sake.”
 
For my sake–
 
Hiratsuka is just an ordinary student. I did sense her undeniable abilities. Enough to negotiate with Eri?
 
And Hiratsuka was looking forward to transferring to the special class.
 
“I heard from Eri that you can reset other people’s emotions. ……What are you going to do, reset everyone’s emotions? Or reset yourself?”
 
If I erase everyone’s emotions, only I would be sad. I know that’s the best solution. But I also know that’s the wrong choice. It’s not kindness or anything.
 
“Hmph, I’m keeping an eye on you. ……Please, give me hope.”
 
Shimafuji left the apartment.
 
I closed my eyes.
 
“Hanazono.”
 
There was no one around. I thought I was all alone in this elementary school.
 
The photograph frame contains many people I know. I no longer hide the photos. They’re pinned to the wall.
 
“Hanazono” “Tanaka” “Hiratsuka” “Sasaki-san” “Igarashi-kun” “Michiba” “Sasami” “Saionji” “Shimafuji” “Dōjima” “Tōgō” “Ryuugasaki” “Tendō-san” “Hinata-san” “Hazama”……
 
I speak the names of the precious people I’ve built relationships with.
 
When I speak, the echo forms a ring without any accompaniment. That stimulates my heart.
 
Layered thoughts produce something akin to future prediction,
 
which was once impossible for my old self, who had no friends and no common sense.
 
I reconstruct the branching routes countless times.
 
And then, I welcome the morning after the night.

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Don’t be sad–
 
It’s the day of the festival.
 
My only task now is to let Hanazono enjoy today’s festival. In fact, that is the most important thing. I understand that clearly, no need for reasons.
 
Because this is my [ first date] with Hanazono.
 
I sit Pomekichi on the photo frame. I gaze at the pictures of my elementary school classmates on the wall. They are the people I will have to face someday.
 
My heart is calm. I don’t get flustered like before.
 
And then, I open the front door–
 
“Wah!? T-Tsuyoshi, you startled me! Ah, you should’ve said something before opening!”
 
The smiling Hanazono in her yukata takes my breath away. …I see, so that’s how it is.
 
I reaffirm what I’ve realized. It’s not that I don’t know what this feeling is. This is not just a [gentle affection].
 
“Hanazono, you look so beautiful.”
 
“R-really… I can’t believe you’d say that! If you don’t actually think that, don’t say it!”
 
The words came out on their own. Hanazono in her yukata has a different atmosphere. Her neatly tied hair and outfit are a perfect match.
 
Just seeing that makes my heart race. Why couldn’t I recognize this feeling before?
 
It was likely due to my lack of experience.
 
“Hmm, let’s go to the festival anyway.”
 
“Mm, please walk slowly. I’m not used to these geta sandals.”
 
Hanazono lightly grabs the hem of my clothes. My heartbeat quickens. It’s different from the time with Tanaka. That’s clear to me now.
 
“No problem.”
 
“Geez, you haven’t changed in that regard. Anyway, let’s start with the food stalls in the shopping district. There’s also the aodori dance performance.”
 
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continue
 
 


 
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We walk along the cherry blossom trees and head towards the festival in the shopping district.
 
As we approach, a tremendous wave of people fills the area.
 
Just being here, I can feel the excitement in the air. So this is what a real festival is like.


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