Volume 2 Chapter 7 After School, Namiki-San And I Tried To Practice Under The Underpass, But Nakagaito Called It Unfair
Now, after school, I used to spend time making videos for YouTube.
But now, honestly, I want time for volleyball practice.
I also spent time studying for the midterms before.
So I decided to tell Nakagaito about it.
"I'm sorry, but can you let me skip making videos after school for a while?"
Nakagaito's reaction to my words is not great, as expected.
"What? Why? I thought we could finally resume after finishing studying for the exams."
"Well, you should understand too, but I want time to practice volleyball.
Together with Namiki-san."
Nakagaito, after hearing my words, says with a sulking expression.
"What's that? That's unfair!"
"Huh, unfair?"
"Yeah! Practicing and getting better together, just the two of you."
I couldn't help but smile at what Nakagaito said.
"Well, our lack of skills will definitely hold back the whole team. I just don't want us to end up like that during the actual performance, you know?"
"So, you're planning to show off how great you are all on your own?"
"Hey, hey, who am I even showing off to?"
"Well, I'm not really sure, but that's how it went during the practice session, right?"
"Oh, you thought that because I did surprisingly well on the exam... Well, I can understand what you're trying to say."
That's because Fumi-chan had excellent study methods, specifically focused on exam preparation. So even if I tried to learn a quick way to improve in volleyball from Fumi-chan, it might be difficult... Although, Fumi-chan seems like she could figure something out.
Well, putting that aside, I replied to Nakagaito.
"If you study efficiently for exams, getting good grades isn't that difficult. When you think about it, improving in sports is much harder. So, Nakagaito, who seems to handle everything quite well, is someone I envy."
I mentioned that and Nakagaito seemed upset.
"Yeah, I can do things pretty well. But I'm not exceptionally good at anything."
"Just being able to do things pretty well is already impressive, I think."
I mentioned that and Nakagaito seemed even more upset.
"But my mom won't praise me for that..."
"Oh, I understand. That's what you mean."
From Nakagaito's behavior, it seems like she hasn't received much praise from her parents or others, which has made her feel less confident. I had a feeling that was the case, and it seems I was right.
"It seems like you believe you can't be the best at anything, but among the girls in the videos we posted, you're considered the cutest. And I'm the one who receives the most criticism."
I mentioned that and Nakagaito's expression suddenly turned into a smile.
"Oh, really? I'm considered the cutest? And you receive the most criticism, well, that's only natural."
"Well, right now, maybe it's because you're on the screen the most. But why is it always me who looks so messy?"
I say this, but I wonder if Nakagaito heard it.
"Oh, I get it. Are you saying I'm the cutest? Is that it..."
She became so happy that I wondered what the sad mood earlier was all about.
"Well, it's okay if more people join. How about Nakagaito practicing with us too?"
I say that, and Nakagaito happily agrees.
"Yeah, I'll practice too. Since you're really good at teaching, maybe I'll get better at volleyball too."
So, let's practice together with Nakagaito, and I go to Namiki-san.
"Namiki-san, if you don't have other plans later, do you want to practice volleyball with me again? Nakagaito-san will join us this time."
I say that, and Namiki-san agrees with a nod.
"Ah, um, I'm okay. Let's try our best together."
When Namiki-san said to Nakagaito with a smile, Nakagaito also smiled.
"Let's work hard and aim for the top in practice, alright?"
The two of them have happy faces, but there's a small feeling that their eyes aren't happy... Maybe it's just me thinking too much.
I have to believe that, or else it feels like a direct hit to my stomach.
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