Since I’ve Entered the World of Romantic Comedy Manga, I’ll Do My Best to Make the Heroine Who Doesn’t Stick With the Hero Happy.

Chapter 44: To the Exercise Facility

Me and Sei-chan left the cafe and headed for The Around One nearby.

We decided to go there in a hurry so Sei-chan decided to get on the back of my bike.

W-Well, I never thought Id be riding the bike with Sei-chan anytime soon.

How am I supposed to get on this? This is my first time so Im not sure.

You have to sit here, riding sideways.

Like this?

Mhm, Its hard to be stable when youre sitting there so put your hands around my shoulder or waist.

I realized it the instant after I said it.

Does this mean that Sei-chan is going to stick her body to me?

Its dangerous if she doesnt, so I guess we have to do it Im so nervous.

Rinke and I ride together almost everyday, and she often puts her hands on my shoulder.

There was this one time when I told her that holding my waist is safer but she instantly retorted with Youre an idiot. I cant understand her sometimes.

But just for a moment, I think I saw her take her hands off my shoulders and quickly try to put them around my waist for a second. Maybe I was just imagining it though.

L-Like this?

Sei-chan put her hand on my shoulder and grabbed it lightly.

A hand, softer than I expected, touched my shoulder. I am really thrilled.

Ive held hands with her a few times, but I still cant get used to this feeling.

This was the first time she had touched my shoulder, so I was even less used to it.

Why does it feel so soft when its just a light squeeze on my shoulder through my uniform?

Is this fine?

U-Un, yeah. This is fine. Lets go.

I put my foot down and start paddling.

At first, I was too nervous to paddle well, but after a while, I was finally able to paddle as usual.

I guess Sei-chan was a little nervous too, as the grip on my shoulder gradually grew stronger and stronger.

Hows the ride, princess?

Pri-Princess?! What the hell are you saying?!

No, its just a joke. Dont take it so seriously.

A-Ahh, umu. Not bad for a servant.

Ahh, youre a prince arent you.

Fufu, one without a white horse.

The current conversation seemed to have relieved Sei-chans tension a little bit.

The ride was pretty good. Maybe its because youre used to having Rinke behind you the entire time.

Well, anyone will get used to it if Rinkes at the back everyday. Also, the fact that Sei-chan is sitting on some cushions instead of the hard part of the bike.

Yeah, thats what I thought.

I bought it and installed it because Rinke kept sitting on the hard part every time.

If Rinke is going to ride on it every day, I definitely need to put some kind of cushion on it.

Ill definitely protect Rinkes butt! 

Dont worry, Im disgusted with myself too

Sei-chan, who probably doesnt know that Im thinking such things, seems to be happily looking to the side, watching the scenery pass by quietly.

Im glad youre having fun, Sei-chan.

With that in mind, I pedaled on, and when the traffic light turned red just before I got there, I hit the brakes.

Ah.

!?

I guess she didnt expect me to break, but the law of motion instantly made her stick to my back.

I cant help it since this happens occasionally with Rinke as well.

But there was one thing that was completely different from Rinke.

It is the feeling of something hitting my back, or, well, perhaps, the difference between the physical growth of Rinke and Sei-chan.

Anyways, Sei-chan seems to be much bigger than Rinkes. She was sitting sideways so she only hit me a little bit but the force was amazing.

Im sorry, I bumped into your back, are you okay?

I-Its fine.

Your nose is bleeding!

Eh? Really?

I didnt notice it either, but when I touched the bridge of my nose, there was some blood flowing out.

Sei-chan hurried behind me and pulled out a tissue from her bag and handed it over to me.

Thank you.

I took it, tore it into pieces, rolled it up, and stuck it into the bleeding nostril.

Are you okay? It came out the moment I hit your back. No wait, do you even get nosebleeds from getting hit in the back?

I guess it just comes out when the conditions are specifically right.

What are the specific conditions for such a scenario?

I guess the condition is for us to be riding together with Sei-chan behind me.

What!? Does that mean you shouldnt be riding alone with me anymore?

No, no. Id rather you be behind me for the rest of my life.

No, if we grow older and you become a grandpa. We wont have the strength to support each other anymore.

I think we have gone a bit off-topic but oh well.

For now, the traffic light has turned green, so I continue to pedal my bike whilst riding with just the two of us.

Are you sure youre okay? I can paddle instead if you want me to.

As a man, I cant let a woman paddle for me. Dont worry, well get there soon.

Thats good and all, but do you get a nosebleed when Rinke hits your back?

No, not at all. Shes my sister so I dont think it will ever happen.

Nn? What do you mean? Does Rinke never crash into you?

No, well. Something like that.

Shes my sister so I dont really feel anything when she crashes into me.

Rinke isnt as big as Sei-chan so I dont really feel much when she crashes into me.

No, well, I shouldnt delve further into it or it will be too late for Rinkes reputation.

Well, I didnt say it out loud, so I guess its okay.

With this in mind, Sei-chan and I rode together to The Around One.

Apparently, Rinke began sneezing just around that time, but I had no way of knowing that.

We arrived at The Around One and immediately went inside to pay and go to the sports area.

They have futsal, badminton, a batting center, etcetera. It seems that you can play so many different sports here.

Sei-chan and I walked right past them and headed straight for the basketball court.

Luckily, no one else was here, so we were able to use it right away.

Its been a while since I last touched a basketball.

Sei-chan was dribbling lightly, she looked so good.

It doesnt look like the level of an amateur who just started playing again after a long time.

She tried dribbling the ball through her legs. Making it go from her back to the front.

I dont think thats a technique that an amateur can do that easily, you know.

Normal amateurs are forced to look down cause they cant see the ball properly. And of course, Sei-chan managed to dribble with such difficult techniques without even so much as taking a glance at the ball.

Fumu, Im still getting used to it.

Seriously?

I muttered to myself.

Thats how well she handled the ball with a delicate face.

Have you really not played basketball before? Sei-chan?

Hmm? Well, I never played much sports aside from what we do at school.

Shes so amazing, I cant even put it into words.

She says that shes an amatuer, but in every sport she plays, which she practices in class, she can somehow beat the prefecture representative easily.

Sei-chan continues to dribble towards the hoop as she talks to me.

She was running while dribbling so fast that it was an unthinkable move for an amateur to perform.

I guess Sei-chan wasnt at full strength yet, but shes running towards the goal at a speed really close to it and takes a layup shot.

This is a shot where you hold the ball with your right hand and jump towards the goal to place the ball in between the hoop.

She looks so cooooooooool~!

Well, landing these are just natural. Three-pointers are a bit of a problem though. Hmm? Whats wrong, Hisamura?

Sei-chan asked since I spun my head around with great force. Sei-chan asked me because I turned my head with great force.

W-Well, y-you know. Y-You shouldnt do that kind of shot in your current outfit.

Sei-chan and I came here straight after school, which means were both still in our uniform.

A uniform means that Sei-chan is still in a skirt.

The skirt is quite short, so if you jump as hard as you can the skirt will show something that youre not supposed to normally see.

Eh? AH!

Sei-chan seemed to have noticed, and with a red face, she let go of the ball and held the hem of her skirt with both hands.

Theres no particular point in holding it now, you know

D-Did you see it?

I couldnt see it. I turned my head around just before you jumped.

I-Is that so T-Thats good to know.

I think I saw a little red though.

SO YOU DID SEE!

IM SORRY!

It was really close, I could just barely see it from the corner of my eyes.

It wasnt my fault maybe.

I really tried to turn my head right away, but I still saw just a little bit of it.

Well, I might have delayed my reaction by a bit.

I dont think I could help it as a man, thats for sure.

Uuu

Im sorry. Sei-chan.

No, well, its my fault for jumping so high in my skirt. I dont have my gym clothes with me today, so no more layup shots for me, I guess.

Yeah, thats a good idea.

Were not the only ones here of course, there are many others also around.

Luckily, there was no one around for now, but that didnt mean there wouldnt be any next time.

If anyone other than me saw Sei-chans sacred pantsu Id never forgive you, and I wouldnt let you leave this place alive.

I dont want to commit a crime either, so I hope that Sei-chan will be careful enough not to show her pantsu next time.

TLN: Was uh, expecting to double release but I tled 46 skipping 45 by accident so uh we dont talk about that. Enjoy this chapter. Obligatory discord plug.