Book 1: Chapter 7: part 6
Leaving the library, I chased after Kushida. I wanted to thank her and apologize to her about the study group. Besides, I want to get along with cute girls, you know?
Taking out my phone enthusiastically, I looked through my address book for Kushida’s name. It’s only my second time, so I’m nervous to contact her. I heard the phone ring two, three times.
However, there’s no sign that she’s picking up. Did she not notice? Or is she ignoring me?
She wasn’t in sight, so I ran around, looking for her. Inside the school building, I saw someone that looked like Kushida from the back. It was around 6 o’clock, so there was no one other than club members. Well, there’s also the possibility that Kushida is meeting one of her friends that’s in a club.
I’ll chase after her; if she’s meeting up with someone, I can talk to her at a later date. Time to go inside.
Getting my indoor shoes from the rack, I headed for the hallway, but didn’t see Kushida. Did I lose sight of her? I thought that, but I heard the faint sounds of someone’s shoes.
I arrived at the stairs leading to the second floor. Still following her. I heard the footsteps above me, going to the third floor. The next floor is the rooftop, no? It’s open during lunchtime, but I believe that it’s locked after school. Feeling curious, I went up the stairs. I hid my presence in case she was meeting with someone. And then I stopped in the middle of the stairs.
I could see the outline of someone up there.
Leaning against the handrail, I peeked through the crack in the door. As I looked through the opening, I saw Kushida’s figure. There was no one else. Is she waiting for someone here?