There was not the slightest dignity as a senpai any more. Right now, a junior from my part-time job was about to start lecturing me.
Well, I had expected it, but…
“It’s not like that, is it? It’s probably best not to meddle, though, right? But even so, it would be nice if you could at least talk to me a little bit about such an important matter…”
“That’s… Sorry.”
But it’s also true that I didn’t have time to discuss it. It was too soon after the decision was made.
“So? How long are you going to stay at their place? I mean… You’re not coming back?”
“No, I do intend to come back, at least for a while.”
”I see… I’m glad to hear that.”
Sakakibara shows a relieved expression.
“Well, it was a good opportunity for me. You know, family reasons?”
”I said it’s fine. I just don’t want you to go away without telling me.”
No, I haven’t gone anywhere yet… Aren’t you worrying a bit too much? Even I know it’s not good to ask that, so I won’t say anything.
“Does Fukumura Senpai know about this?”
”Yeah, it was over the phone, though, because I missed school today.”
Today is the weekend, Friday. I’m taking the day off school and going out to work. Well, it can’t be helped.