episode_0052

Last night, Vita talked to her parents on the phone for the first time in a long time.

It’s the day before the school trip, so I thought I’d give you a quick shoutout.

‘I’m sure your father is here too…?’

There was no particular reason why Vita was nervous during the video call. She was worried that her mother might tell her father about Carlyle.

Soon, my parents were connected via video call.

[Oh my, Vita-!]

[… How are you?]

A mother with a gentle smile and a father with a stern expression.

Vita answered with a smile.

“Oh, yes. How are you! I wanted to say hello because tomorrow is the school trip… ”

But suddenly a shout is heard in Vita’s ears.

[Why are you so pretty-?!]

Vita was utterly embarrassed.

“, huh…?”

Did I hear wrong? I am speechless with embarrassment.

“Yes, pretty… ”

Indeed, Vita’s father, Maximilian Shamal, is also confused.

My daughter has become so pretty.

‘What the heck-?!’

Of course, I guess he was a bit of a show-off until last time?

Something is different now.

My lips feel moist and my cheeks look lively.

From the looks of it, it looks like a girl!

As a father, I was struck by how pretty and cute she was.

‘This is me…!’

Because one day, I will definitely be the ultimate, ideal daughter I dreamed of!

But it’s still strange. For some reason, I feel uneasy.

Well, there’s a reason why a woman becomes pretty.

‘No way, no way…’

No, that won’t work.

Maximilian Shamal even felt a sense of crisis at one of the assumptions that came to mind.

If you look at that appearance from the perspective of my life experience of living for a long time.

Yeah, like that.

A girl in love!

That’s what it feels like. It’s too early to tell.

Because such a cute and pretty daughter should continue to live in her parents’ arms. Forever, forever!

[What do you know?!]

Maximilian Shamal, Vita’s father, was so flustered that he got slapped on the back by his wife who was standing next to him.

[This guy is a total idiot!]

Vita also flinched.

My father’s expression looked quite bewildered, and the words he suddenly heard were beyond my expectations.

‘I guess you’re disappointed…’

Now, what should I say?

Isn’t it a reflection of the womanized self? Biting her lips, she felt as if she had done something wrong.

There can be no doubt that his father was disappointed.

The father that Vita knows, Maximilian Shamal, is more of a macho man. He is usually strict, and in many ways, he feels like a man himself, so she can only imagine how disappointed he must be in her.

The original self was clearly an upright son.

Naturally, Vita hesitated for a moment, but there was still a corner of her that believed in it.

I’ll be back again!

“… Please wait, Father.”

[Wait, what?!]

[Vita, ignore it. Your father has done this more than once or twice.]

Of course, I can’t reveal here that I will return to being my father’s proud and wonderful son.

Well, anyway.

Afterwards, Vita told her parents in detail about her plan to have a successful 3-night, 4-day school trip.

-Ahem, okay. You’re going to the southern region?

Now, as my father listened, he realized the real situation.

Vita answered the question immediately after the cough.

“Yes, father. It’s a very unique region full of exotic cultures. There’s even a sea… ”

[What, the sea…?]

[You’re talking nonsense again!]

[No, sir… I haven’t said anything yet.]

For some reason, my father’s expression seemed a little dark.

Vita tilted her head and continued talking.

“They said there was a hot spring too… so I’m really excited… ”

It’s not that I’m being lively on purpose in front of my parents, it’s just that I’m really looking forward to it.

“That sounds fun!”

Vita smiled broadly.

In particular, I’ve never been to a hot spring, and I’ve always wanted to go there after seeing it in anime.

[Just in case. Beware of those wolves who come up with nonsense.]

“… Um, yes?”

This time too, Vita was momentarily taken aback by her father’s remark.

My father, who had been coughing in vain at that foolish reaction, was correcting himself.

[Ahem! So. What this father said was that you, as a man, should stop doing foolish things.]

“Ah, aha… !”

That’s what it was! While Vita was convinced, her parents seemed to be arguing for some reason.

[You’re talking nonsense. Now to the girl!]

[It’s not an unfounded worry, is it?]

[Then speak clearly!]

“Ha… Haha… ”

Vita smiled vaguely.

The appearance of a father who is awakening.

As expected, the mother has the most power in the family. I want to confirm that fact once again.

‘You are weak to your mother.’

It’s a man’s fault for being weak only to one woman he loves. As Vita recalled that, his respect for his father grew a little more.

‘Someday, me too…’

My goal is to become a macho man like my father. And I will be kind to the woman I love!

***

So how did the video call with my parents end so well?

Gulp-

Vita just takes the pill.

About 30 minutes had passed since I ate dinner before I spoke to my parents.

Taking pills is a regular part of my routine these days.

There are only about ten now.

If you eat all of this, you will turn back into a man.

So, let’s be somewhat hopeful and prepare lightly for the school trip!

Vita checked very carefully to make sure nothing was missing from her travel gear.

“I packed a toothbrush, a towel, a few clothes… and three pairs of underwear.”

Suddenly, while looking at the underwear, Vita comes to mind.

Now that you mention it,

‘If you go on a school trip, won’t you end up sleeping in the same room as the girls…?’

Plus, hot springs.

Vita suddenly stopped breathing for a moment.

‘No, wait… ‘

Well, that’s right.

Because you can see various sides of the girls you usually know.

Gulp-

Dry saliva runs down my throat.

‘So sweet… maybe.’

No, that’s right.

You’re not a pervert, are you?

If I said I wasn’t looking forward to it, I’d be lying, but I’m still a decent man.

Of course, how could I dislike it?

‘It stings a little, but…’

An inevitable providence! Honestly, I’m looking forward to it.

Vita, who had swallowed the saliva like that, stopped for a moment.

“Ah… ”

An outfit that naturally makes you sigh.

It was because a school girl’s swimsuit that was close to a deep blue color caught my eye. Of course, I might wear it when I go to the beach. I pick it up and examine it carefully.

“No, this is… ”

Isn’t it more difficult than Burma? It’s quite burdensome, but it’s a prerequisite.

‘Eight, I don’t know.’

Vita, whose face was red, ended up stuffing her swimsuit into the bottom of her suitcase. Then she packed some snacks to eat with the kids on the way to the bus.

“Okay, that’s it-!”

After tapping my bag for no reason and smiling faintly.

Vita lay on the bed and checked her phone out of habit.

Tiring-

In the meantime, I got a text from that Carlyle Schultz guy.

-I’m in front now.

Looking at the reception time, it wasn’t that long.

Vita, who checked the text, jumped up from the bed.

I go straight to the window and slightly open the blind, and the guy comes into view.

“No, what… ”

The way he waved his hand seemed quite shameless, and it was annoying to look at. However, since he was a guy I had secretly grown fond of, I decided to open the door for Vita for now.

“Oh, really…!”

Dadada-

Without even realizing it, Vita was lightly trimming her hair and washing her face.

After wiping the moisture off with a towel, I quickly ran to the door.

These days, Carlyle keeps coming by like this every now and then, which has been quite a problem for Vita.

‘I can’t refuse a guest who has already arrived…’

Because I am a tolerant man!

“Hey, you…!”

Oh, oh no.

And as soon as I opened the door, a faint smoky breeze came flying in.

***

bean-

“Aya… ”

Vita rubbed her head.

“I told you not to open the door. Why aren’t you listening?”

The voice of Carlyle Schultz.

It doesn’t hurt that much, but I can’t help but feel bloated.

“You don’t listen. What kind of parents are you?”

I already knew who the other person was. What the heck is the problem?

“Try this.”

But when Carlyle held out something in his hand to me, Vita’s expression brightened at the sight.

“Uh, this is… ”

That parfait from back then!

“Do you like parfait?”

“… Yeah, well.”

Vita nodded and paused for a moment, lost in memories.

This is the parfait that this guy bought me after I was almost in trouble with a punk like Nathan.

I remember being amazed at how delicious it was, beyond my expectations.

I still vividly remember the strange feeling I had walking under the scarlet streetlights with that guy, that Carlyle, that day.

It was just a memory, and I needed something to eat.

“, thank you… ”

Vita has changed recently.

When it comes to Carlyle Schultz, expressing gratitude isn’t that difficult.

Although it was awkward, I felt that it was a good idea to be a little more courageous every time I said something like this because the other person reacted well.

Let’s express our gratitude –

“I’m glad you like it.”

With those words, a large hand suddenly approaches.

The hand gently strokes Vita’s small temple.

A low voice is heard. A voice with an affectionate feel.

“Are you feeling okay today?”

“Uh, a little… ”

Whenever this happens, I don’t know what to say. Vita feels like her whole body is shrinking for no reason.

“Still, be careful in the future.”

“Be careful, what?”

“You have to check and then open the door.”

That sound again!

Vita tried to refute, but was left speechless by the other person’s subsequent words and actions.

Before I knew it, my body was tightly wrapped in a large embrace.

“… Because you are so pretty. I feel anxious, always.”

“What, what…!”

It feels like it’s quite difficult to get the words out of my mouth and say, “What the heck is this nonsense?”

“Ah, I think I’ll buy it.”

With those words, Carlyle hugged my body closer and buried his head in the nape of my neck.

Vita feels strange, suffocated, unable to do anything. Feeling broken and not knowing how to react.

Of course, it’s strange. It’s strange, but I like it.

“… I like you, Bianca.”

And then the other person confesses.

Then, Vita’s body will become stiff.

These days, he comes to me out of the blue every day and hugs me, gently strokes my hair, and sometimes gives me a kiss when he feels like it, but he always confesses, which is an unchangeable procedure.

‘Ugh, ugh… ‘

Vita’s face turns red, she wiggles her fingers, tries to push the other person away, and pretends not to know.

“… Uh, what do you want me to do?”

Carlyle chuckles. He feels quite used to this kind of backbiting now.

“Eat that.”

“That’s right.”

Of course, you have to eat what you have to eat!

But it’s boring to eat alone, so Vita said.

“You too…let’s eat together and go… ”

It feels like the voice is getting quieter as you go back.

But unlike anyone else, Carlyle Schultz has the audacity to not say no.

“Okay, okay. I’ll be there in a bit.”

“Do you want to eat while watching anime?”

“As the princess sees fit.”

“Oh, really… Don’t say that-!”

Carlyle chuckles as Vita, her face red, punches him hard.

That’s not a strange thing to say, is it?

No, is that right?

They meow and laugh while eating parfait and watching anime together.

In the end, whatever.

‘…’

Before they knew it, their eyes met, their lips were brushing against each other, and it was only then that Vita was able to hold it back because of her strong will.

“… Because tomorrow is the school trip.”

“Well, right… ”

Carlyle Schultz looked quite sorry, but there was a good excuse to go further, and Vita’s psychological state seemed confused.

***

Under the clear, high sky, a landscape like a watercolor painting is painted.

Before we know it, red leaves are falling onto the playground.

“It’s the last school trip.”

“I’m looking forward to it. Really.”

Students from the graduating semester are laughing and chatting in groups of three or four.

Today is the first day of the 3 nights and 4 days school trip!

That too, the last math trip!

Because it’s a day when everyone can’t help but be buzzing with anticipation and excitement.

A uniquely exciting atmosphere with a cool breeze.

‘It’ll be fun, I’m sure.’

Vita’s heart is also growing more and more excited.

“Should I sit in the back? Or in the middle?”

The person chattering next to Vita right now is none other than her partner Shasha.

A light brown ponytail and ruby eyes. She is a charming female student with a unique lively energy. However, Vita was surprised by the size of Sasha’s bag.

“No, Shasha?! Why do you have so much luggage?”

Even two bags!

“… Curious, Bianca?”

It’s a meaningful expression. Is he up to something?

Sasha’s hilarious expression is a little unsettling, but not curious.

“No, I’m not curious.”

“, what is it? Tell me you’re curious-”

Sasha is causing a commotion.

“It’s no fun if you know in advance.”

“Oh, really?”

This is definitely the fun of school trips. This is definitely the Sasha Noah I know. It’s not hard to figure out how to do something absurd.

Meanwhile, Vita briefly locked eyes with Emily Swan, who was in the class next door.

When Emily smiles, the surroundings feel brighter.

‘See you later’

Judging from the shape of his lips, I think that’s what he means.

‘Ah, it’s healing.’

This is the feeling that school trips are all about. A chance to get a little closer to the girl you like!

“Guys, line up!”

“Class 1 is on the far left! Class 2 is right next.”

The children move slowly along with the teachers’ commands.

The atmosphere was bustling from the moment they started moving.

It’s class 3’s turn.

“Take it slow, guys.”

Vita decided to sit with her partner Sasha. Actually, Carlyle had asked her to sit with him yesterday, but she felt burdened and had already made a promise with Sasha.

“The last seat is a must!”

“Good, perfect!”

The children rush to get on the bus.

The sports day is over, and the midterms are over.

Certainly, I feel like I have more free time now.

As soon as all the students were seated, the bus was filled with laughter and chatter.

While sitting in the corner with Vita and Sasha, chatting.

“Did you bring a lot of snacks?”

“What, usually…?”

“Look at this, it’s chocolate.”

Clap clap-

A sudden sound of applause catches the eye.

As we look forward, we see our homeroom teacher standing at the very front with a smiling expression.

“Everyone, make sure to check your seatbelts. The teacher will share the schedule with you as we go. Don’t make too much noise, okay?”

“Yes, sir.”

Children who answer actively.

Vroom- Vroom-

And finally the bus begins to depart.

We leave the beautiful school grounds dyed in maple leaves.

“I’m looking forward to it, really.”

“Yeah, really!”

Vita’s final semester of graduation, the math trip has begun!