I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class (WN)

After Umi and I returned to our homes, changed from our uniform to our casual clothes, we went out together.

Usually, we’d board the train whenever we’d be going on a date, but this time, it seemed like we’d be boarding a bus.

A lot of students in our school commuted by bus since their places were close enough from school, but it wasn’t the case for the two of us since the school was within a walking distance from our places. This would be the first time in a while we’d be boarding a bus, so we both felt a little nervous.

“Maki, do you have an IC card app on your phone— Nevermind, pretend I didn’t ask that.” (T/N: You know, Japanese people usually would scan a card whenever they board a train or bus or whatever? Yeah, that is an IC card.)

“…I mean, it isn’t like I’d have a lot of chances to use it.”

Well, I should consider installing it on my phone since there should be more opportunities for me to go out with Umi in the future.

After taking the numbered ticket from the bus’ entrance, we boarded the bus together. Although around this time should be the rushing hour, the bus was relatively empty. We could freely choose where we wanted to sit.

“Where do you want to sit, Maki?”

“Anywhere we could sit together… How about at the back?”