Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Yukinoshita Yukino 2.
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As unfortunate as it must sound, what Nanahara Yu's suspect was indeed correct.
Even if it was too shameful that she must never admit of it, similar scene like what Nanahara insinuate did appear on the girl's mind.
Although it was but a mere fleeting thought of an adolescent teen.
Sensing some disturbance in the air, and not wanting the atmosphere to become even stranger, Nanahara Yu quickly spoke up.
"I want to borrow some money from you, actually."
Yukinoshita was a little surprised.
Immediately afterwards, a strange paint traverses her delicate and pretty face.
Because this development surprised her even more than what she had just thought.
When boys are at this age, they have a relatively strong self-esteem, a certain sense of omnipotence you could even say.
Regardless of their circumstances.
In order not to be looked down upon by others, they would never admit their weaknesses, even if they truly needed assistance.
Not to mention, borrowing money from the opposite sex is even more exasperating.
Because of such consideration, it was quite unimaginable for a boy of Nanahara Yu's structure to ask for help, looking at his status in the school.
For the most part, Yukinoshita believed it would not be seen as embarrassing—only if they were family members, childhood sweethearts or lovers.
The sound of a boy borrowing money from members of the opposite sex, it would not sound flattering at all.
Yukinoshita's icy expression was steady all the while she contemplate this, but her twinkling beautiful eyes revealed her emotional fluctuations slightly.
But Yu Nanahara didn't notice of it as he didn't pay too much attention.
Even if he knew what the girl is thinking, he wouldn't care regardless.
Being underestimated?
His reputation?
He was too poor to even cared about it.
The girl however, she have no Idea of his position in this matter.
As one of the star figure in Sobu High, Nanahara Yu who must have a considerable ego came to her to borrow money.
All kinds of bad thoughts suddenly appeared in her mind.
Difficult, could it be that Nanahara-san...
Does he required money so urgently? Is he in some kind of trouble?
Was his controversial withdrawal from the baseball club also related to this matter?
Did something tragic befell his family?
Does he have no one else to borrow money from...?
Looking at the youth with a gentle smile in front of her.
Yukinoshita's eyes softened. She couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.
Nanahara-san, his smile right now is probably a forced one too.
After all, they were classmates in the same school. She couldn't just ignore Nanahara-san's trouble.
And if she could help him, by extension she is also helping Sobu high.
If Nanahara-san adjusts and returns to the baseball team, there may also be a chance to lead Sobu High into Koshien.
Even if that would not be the case, she would still do it.
But then, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
Because her family's conditions is relatively good, many things that she needs are directly provided from home, and there are only a few things where it was necessary to spends her money.
So naturally her monthly allowance is not much, only 100,000 yen.
This little money may just be a drop in the bucket to solve Nanahara Yu's difficulties.
"Excuse me classmate kun, but how many yen do you need?" She ask softly.
"It's almost the end of the month. And I only have about 30,000 yen left in my hand now. If you need it, it doesn't matter if I lend it all to you."
Looking at his eye, she added, "If it's not enough, I can ask my sister for more."
Yukinoshita's current eyes are full of sympathy, as if looking at a cat in a cardboard box on a rainy day.
"..." What?
On the other hand, '20,000 YEN?' He screamed internally. 'AND YOU STILL PLANNED TO ASK YOUR SISTER FOR MORE?'
Nanahara Yu bit his breath, he even considered if it was even worth living anymore.
Really, rich people are just disgusting.
He just wanted to ask only a few coins. Why does she make it look like he is mugging her?
"Actually, you just need to lend me 120 yen."
"EH?'' Hearing his words, to put it mildly, Yukinoshita was stunned.
"I-Is that all?"
Yukinoshita opened her jewel like eyes wide and considered him for a few long seconds.
Obviously, she was supremely surprised by the number she was given.
"I came to school without my wallet today." He said, scratching his head awkwardly. "So I just needed some money to buy a bottle of drink."
"..."
The girl was silent for a moment, the desire to hurt someone rose in her chest unimaginably quickly.
"Did you do it on purpose or on accident?" She mumbled.
Even so, Yukino still took out three coins from her purse and slapped them onto the table.
One 100 yen. Two 10 yen. Exactly 120 yen.
"Take it."
It was obvious that the girl was very angry at Yu Nanahara.
He borrowed money only to buy a drink!
Although she knew it was her own judgement that fault her, she still felt like a terribly bitter food was force onto her goodwill.
Nanahara Yu hadn't anything wrong.
But she couldn't help but a little resentful.
"Thanky!"
Seeing that he had borrowed money from Yukino successfully, Nanahara Yu was in a good mood.
Yukino didn't reply, she just opened the book in her hand again and continue from where she left off.
Obviously this was to drive away Nanahara Yu.
Nanahara Yu was very sensible in reading social cue, so he just waved his hand and gave the girl a silent farewell.
Seeing Nanahara Yu leaving, the girl breathed a sigh of relief.
But she couldn't expect what would happen next.
The footsteps that were getting farther and farther away suddenly turned and rang near her once more.
Why is this person back? !
The girl clenched the pages of her book tightly.
"Anything else?"
'So Cold.' Nanahara Yu complained.
Waving his hands and ignoring the girl's dissatisfaction with a smile, he asked again.
"Ah, Yukinoshita-san, can you do me one more favor?"
The girl's bright eyes flickered, with a hint of sullenness, as she settled them to Nanahara Yu.
"Lend me another 250 Yen."
"For What?"
"Please have a drink too. You like black tea, right?"
"..."
The strength of her grips rose so sharply the book she was holding make a sound of tearing.
But the girl's face was still as indifferent as ever.
Gently smoothing off the pages that would fell off otherwise, Yukino stared at Nanahara Yuu with a warm smile on her face.
She was so irritated she couldn't speak out for a few long seconds.
"Thank you for Nanahara's kindness, but I'm not thirsty."
She thank him for asking to lend her money he would then use it to buy her a drink.
The girl didn't want to see him any longer.
He was too shameless. She was afraid to get infected with his shamelessness.