It Seems I Was Hitting On the Most Beautiful Girl in School Without Me Noticing

Chp 7

I Borrowed A Book From The Most Beautiful Girl in School

 

I did not have to work at my part time job for the first time in a while, so I decided to read a book in the library when Saito came as well.

 

I already noticed the sound of the door opening, however I thought I didn’t need to pay any attention to it.

I didn’t think the other side would strike a conversation, so I was stunned and froze .

[Ah, the title, do you know what it’s called?]

I lifted the book in my hand, so she could see the title.

[Yeah, well…]

This was unexpected.
The book itself isn’t famous, so you would have to be a fan of the author, or like suspense stories to know about it.

 

If she knows about this, she must be quite a book lover.

[It’s interesting isn’t it? When I first read it, I was so immersed that I finished it in one go]

Apparently, this book was her favorite.
I guess she came to talk to me because I was reading it.

Saito’s face was expressionless as she spoke eloquently, but her eyes shone brightly, and I could feel her joy was being expressed.

[This book, do you like it?]

[Ah….]

Saito’s cheeks flushed slightly after I asked her.
It seems she realized that she was unconsciously enthusiastic.

 

She cleared her throat and got her composure back.

Her cheeks were still slightly red.
It looks like she hasn’t changed much.

[I like it.
Is it bad?]

I feel like I was implicitly told to not enter her zone any further when she said that.

[Not at all.
I like reading as well]

As expected, I couldn’t afford to ruin her mood any more, so I kept quiet and continued to read the book I was holding.

 

[If you enjoy reading that kind of book, I recommend reading this one.
The system is similar, so if you like that book, you would like this one as well]

[Eh, there’s a book like that?! I’m curious.
I wonder if they have that here…]

The book I’m reading right now is very interesting, and I am addicted to it for now.
If I hear that a similar book is available, of course I’ll be interested.

 

It was then I wondered if I should stand up and look for the book.

[….
I can lend it to you if you want.
I have it with me right now]

[Eh?]

I froze when I heard her suggestion.

 

[… If you don’t want it, it’s also okay]

[Eh? No, I’ll borrow it! By all means, if you have it, lend it to me]

I was surprised that I ended up frozen and silent, and she took it as a declination.
So I made it up quickly by saying I do want to read it

[….
Yes, here it is]

[Thank you]

She searched her bag and pulled out the book, which I took quickly.

At first glance, it certainly looks similar to the book I was reading.

I never thought I’d ended up borrowing a book from someone like Saito.

 

As I was staring at the book and thinking it was a coincidence, I was approached by a voice.

[Is something wrong?]

[Ah, no, I just think it’s a rare experience to borrow a book from the most beautiful girl in school]

[….
Please don’t say that]

When I mentioned she was the most beautiful girl, she showed clear signs that she was blushing.

She’s embarrassed about being called beautiful.
If I were in her position, I’d feel embarrassed as well, so it’s natural.

Saito’s flushed cheeks and slight teary eyes that’s different from the usual cold and no openings, made me want to tease her a bit

 

Well, she doesn’t seem to like it, so I won’t tease her.

 

[I’m really sorry I said that, I won’t say it again.
Thank you for letting me borrow the book, I’ll return it when I’m done reading.]

[Yes, don’t worry about the deadline, just read it slowly]

After exchanging a few words, there was nothing more to talk about, so we split up and went to read in our own seats.

I went home, and immediately read the book I borrowed.

[Whoa! This is really interesting!]

As Saito said earlier, the contents are similar to the book I read earlier and it fits my taste.

 

I couldn’t stop reading the story and kept on flipping pages.

I thanked her in my heart for letting me borrow this book and continued reading.

 

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