Volume 1 Chapter 28 Nakagaito Seems To Be Sulking Because She Wasn't Invited To Play
Summary of the previous chapter: Successfully inviting Namiki-san to hang out.
Alright, I managed to invite Namiki-san to hang out with our usual group on Sunday. Now, all that's left is for me to make sure Namiki-san feels comfortable and fits in with everyone.
By the way, since it's Thursday today, I have a video shoot with Nakagaito after school. But Nakagaito seems to be pouting.
"You seem upset, what's wrong?"
"Because..."
"Hmm?"
"Why didn't you invite me?"
"Oh, you mean for Sunday?"
"Yeah, that's right."
Well, there's actually a good reason for that.
"I'm sorry, but this time I invited Namiki-san because she has been feeling left out. You've been posting mean comments about Namiki-san, so it might be tough for you two to hang out together, right?"
"Uh... yeah, maybe that's true."
"Well, for you, it might be something you've dealt with a long time ago, but understand that it's not easy for the one who experienced it to just erase it from their memory, you know?"
"Yeah, I get it."
"But still, once Namiki-san can join in and play with everyone like a regular person, I think it's not good to worry too much about that. You might be invited soon."
"Yeah, got it."
"Though personally, I find it easier and more comfortable when it's just you and me hanging out."
"Huh? What do you mean by that?"
"Well, there are parts of us that we don't show to other classmates, you know? Since we understand each other, there's no need for extra consideration or anything."
"That's true."
"So, you're kind of special to me."
"I'm special to you?"
Nakagaito said with a grin,
"I see, I'm special to you."
Well, more like unique, considering how our first interaction went.
The stage where I have to carefully observe her state and atmosphere around the eyes and mouth of the other person and choose my words so as not to make her uncomfortable is long gone, so I can have light conversations with her.
To build a relationship with someone of the opposite gender, you need to increase the number of contacts, such as formal greetings, while leaving a positive impression on the other person.
Once you have gained a certain level of trust through these interactions, you can start sharing more private things gradually.
It's not good to constantly worry about whether what you say will make the other person uncomfortable and let the conversation come to a halt, but it's also important to end the conversation early if it seems like the other person is feeling uncomfortable.
Ultimately, you need to observe the other person closely and be able to show small considerations, but it's also true that always doing so can be tiring.
That's why it's quite relaxing to be alone with Nakagaito, as we've already moved past the stage where even small things can cause discomfort.
Well, it's definitely true that Nakagaito doesn't mind if I touch her calf, and I think she already has a considerable sense of security.
"Alright, let's start shooting."
"Okay."
"Hey, I was thinking of shooting multiple videos for the next few days. Is that okay?"
When I asked that, Nakagaito tilted her head.
"Sure, but why?"
"I heard that it's better to have a shorter interval between video uploads, so I want to upload at least one video every day."
"Is that so?"
"Yeah, it seems like it."
"Well, let's do it then. That way, we can increase the number of views and subscribers, right?"
"I think so. Alright then, let's go with that plan. Let's get started."
"Okay."
"Now then, it's time for Kenji, and Otome, the duo virgins."
"Presenting the 'Clumsy High School Debut Channel.' Today, we'll talk about dieting."
"But dieting can be tough, right?"
"Many people think so, but it's actually not that difficult."
"Really? I didn't know that."
"When you hear the word 'dieting,' what comes to mind for you?"
"Um, skipping meals, running, and stuff like that?"
"Hey there! Skipping meals and then overeating can actually make you more likely to gain weight. And did you know, running doesn't burn as many calories as you might think!"
"But, what should I do then?"
"Alright, let me show you something..."
With that, I placed a cup of vanilla ice cream and a trendy tapioca milk tea in front of her.
"Now, if these two had the same amount of calories, which one do you think would make you gain more weight?"
"Isn't it the vanilla ice cream with all that fat?"
"Haha, actually, tapioca milk tea is more likely to make you gain weight."
"Really? Is that true?"
"Oh, yes! A medium-sized cup of tapioca milk tea has around 400 calories. It also contains about 18 teaspoons of sugar, which is about the same as a bowl of salty ramen."
"Wow, I had no idea!"
"But vanilla ice cream has about half the amount of sugar, around 40 grams, and about 20 grams of fat. It also has some protein, around 10 grams. Surprisingly, it has a balanced nutritional profile. Plus, it provides calcium too!"
"But if there's so much fat, wouldn't you still gain weight?"
"No, no, what matters more for gaining weight when eating is the amount of sugar."
When you consume a lot of sugar, it raises the sugar level in your blood, and your body tries to turn it into fat. On the other hand, even if you consume fat, it doesn't necessarily get stored as belly fat. So, even though you might think ice cream in the cold season is a bit odd, it's actually less likely to make you gain weight compared to things like cake or tapioca milk tea, which contain a lot of sugar and wheat. So, if you want to eat something sweet, ice cream is a better choice."
"I see."
"Also, it's important to have a balanced diet and eat in a certain order. Start with eating fresh vegetables in a salad or fruits, then consume protein-rich foods like eggs, lean beef, pork, or chicken breast, and finish with rice or bread. If you eat in this order, you should gradually lose weight."
"Why is that?"
"First, eating fresh vegetables in a salad or fruits is for taking in fiber, vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, and enzymes. Then, consuming protein makes you feel full faster because it's hard to digest. This way, you'll almost eliminate the risk of consuming too many carbs. Also, it's important to chew your food well and take your time while eating."
"Will I lose weight just by doing that?"
"Yeah, because foods like boiled eggs, lean meats, and chicken breast require more calories for digestion than they provide, theoretically, eating just those could lead to starving in the end."
"Huh, really? That's amazing."
"Just eating only proteins can lead to stronger body odor and increased flatulence, so you need to consume carbohydrates in moderation."
Even within the human body, red blood cells and the brain can only use carbohydrates for energy.
"I don't really understand, but if you say so."
"That's right. It's important to have a balanced diet, eat uncooked vegetables and fruits, and consume proteins and carbohydrates in moderation. That's enough for a diet. Also, moderate exercise and stretching are important."
"As a result, if you succeed in a healthy diet, you'll definitely succeed in high school debut, right!?"
"Well, the possibility certainly increases significantly. A healthy body is indeed attractive, I think."
"What about me?"
"Of course, Otome is very attractive!"
"Aww, even if someone tells you the truth with a serious face..."
"Anyway, that's it for this time!"
"Okay, see you later!"
With that kind of feeling, I decided to upload one video every day with advice that could be helpful for high school debut.
Nakagaito seems really excited, so there's no need to worry about doing anything sneaky or secretive like before.
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