Why wasn't I the one who got the male lead's script?

"But... aren't we dating now?"

"This state can be easily tampered with—hmm."

Realizing that he was about to blurt out something he shouldn't, Xingjian shut his mouth first.

And Isshiki tilted his little face with a puzzled expression, looking confused and not really understanding what this sentence meant.

"I almost forgot... Isshiki probably doesn't know about the existence of puberty syndrome."

"...In short, from my subjective point of view, there is no possibility of a romantic relationship between us, and I really don't have any improper thoughts about you, my junior."

Feeling powerless, Xingjian could only sigh, and then gently placed his hand knife on the head of Isshiki Yu, who was half a height shorter than him.

"Instead of wasting your time on me, why not find someone you truly like and who truly likes you? What do you think?"

Although he could no longer bear the fatigue and burden brought by this inexplicable intimacy, Xingjian still restrained his temper and chose to explain his original intention in a reasonable way.

“…Actually, these are nothing.”

But somewhat unexpectedly, Isshiki muttered softly and turned his head away.

"Even if I know all this...it doesn't matter."

But soon, the cunning and lightness unique to the little devil returned to her face.

"Anyway, I just want to make Senior like me again."

How can you say "again" when there wasn't even a first time?

"What's wrong? You look troubled, Senior. Did you have a quarrel with Futaba-senpai? Do you need help from Iroha-san?"

"Well... I don't know if it can be considered a quarrel."

Xingjian glanced at Isshiki, who was acting very reliable, and finally relented after seeing her crazy eyes.

"To put it simply, it's a situation of misunderstanding and refusal to communicate... I wonder if you've ever encountered this situation, Isshiki."

"Why does it sound like a common conflict between young lovers?"

"Strictly speaking, it's a conflict between lovers."

"If I give you some really good advice..."

"I'm sorry, I still won't admit that I'm dating Isshiki."

"Why interrupt me?! Then let me put it another way—"

She blinked, and then her expression became amused.

"Senior, you should definitely look at me with new eyes."

This guy is definitely up to something bad.

[Futaba Line] Different Paths to the Same Destination: Chapter 3: The Barrier Called Friendship (Part 2)

"...So you're so generous, Isshiki. I'm worried about another girl."

Even though he had always been treated as her boyfriend, Isshiki didn't have any corresponding possessiveness towards her - this subtle discrepancy made Hoshimi raise her eyebrows slightly.

"Then if I help you solve this problem, I can steal your heart. Actually, it was originally mine."

"No."

"Eh~ But we are obviously boyfriend and girlfriend, aren't we?"

"certainly not."

"So cold~ He doesn't have the power of a competent and considerate boyfriend at all. Senior is really too much."

That being said, there wasn't a hint of disappointment or unwillingness in Isshiki's slightly disappointed tone.

Even such subtle details were keenly captured by Xingjian.

Yes, that's how it should be.

Isshiki doesn't like himself, and he doesn't like Isshiki either.

How did the two of them get together, and why are their memories of the past few days so fuzzy? These are questions that remain unanswered.

"...I feel like Isshiki is hiding something."

Xingjian glanced at the flaxen-haired girl who was walking side by side with him in the corridor with a smile on her face, and silently made up her mind.

It seems that if we want to change this situation, we can only start with her.

After all, if this puberty syndrome phenomenon is affecting him and Isshiki, then the source is most likely Isshiki.

Just as Xingjian was thinking this, familiar footsteps seemed to be heard from out of sight.

As for why it was said to be a familiar sound of footsteps——

When I raised my eyes, a graceful figure with long black hair came into view.

It seemed that Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had just finished class, looked at the two of them with a look of surprise, as if she had not expected to meet them in the courtyard.

"Ah... Hoshimi-kun."

Just in time.

Now is the time to reach out to people outside your sphere of influence and understand what is really happening to you.

But before Hoshimi could say anything, Isshiki had already put his arm around him and politely greeted Kasumigaoka with a sweet smile.

"Hello, Senior~"

"Ah, hello, Isshiki-sensei."

What was a little unexpected for Hoshimi was that Kasumigaoka Utaha responded to Isshiki's greeting as usual - as if she was no longer surprised by her appearance.

Rather, it is said that he has become accustomed to the fact that Isshi Iroha appears next to Hoshimiya Haru.

"You two, are you planning to go back now?"

"Oh, yeah~ Senpai too?"

"Yeah, that's about right. I have some things to deal with that second-year Sawamura-kun..."

Kasumigaoka narrowed her eyes slightly, and her narrow pupils fixed on Hoshimi, who had a somewhat complicated expression, with an interested look.

"Ah, you send your girlfriend home so lovingly every day. You seem like a very considerate boyfriend."

"……every day?"

"I won't disturb your time as a couple. You're a senior, but you're one step behind the juniors and haven't even managed to find a romantic partner yet. You should leave."

After Kasumigaoka Utaha made a generous yet affectionate self-deprecating remark, she slowly left with a calm and elegant demeanor - leaving Hoshimi and Isshiki, who was holding his arm, to watch her gradually disappear around the corner of the stairs.

what happened.

The frequency word "every day" sounds strange.

According to Isshiki, she had only been dating him for a short time - maybe less than a week. Putting aside the fact that it was strange that this matter had become known to everyone, and considering that her memories of the first two days after returning from the trip were very vague, this was only the second time that Hoshimi remembered going home with Isshiki.

Obviously this fact contradicts the statement "every day".

Someone must be lying.

Or, let's boldly put forward a hypothesis.

In fact, no one is lying.

After all, people like Kasumigaoka Utaha, although they may occasionally tease others without malice, will not lie in these areas.

What if everyone just took this as an established fact?

It is better to say that this so-called "established fact" is not actually true, but has been deeply rooted in the minds of people around by some force.

To use facts as an example, the fact that "Hoshimi Haru and Isshi Iroha are dating" is regarded as an objective fact and has formed a concept in the minds of everyone around them.

"........."

I seem to have vaguely sensed the concrete form of this adolescent syndrome.

But why.

Hoshimi, feeling a little relieved, raised her head and looked at Isshi Iroha who was standing nearby. She let go of the hand that was around her arm, and then met Hoshimi's gaze with a confused expression.

"What's the matter, Senior?"

"........."

"Oh, you're falling for me, aren't you? Finally, finally~"

"I say, Isshiki."

"Hmm? What happened suddenly?"

Xingjian looked at the expression of the girl who was just acting coquettishly and now looked a little stunned, and then asked his doubts.

"…Is there anything you really want to do?"

"------"

Maybe it was because the question was too jumpy, or maybe it was because it was too unexpected, in short, Yise was stunned by the question and was completely stunned.

"Senior...why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

"Ah, well... I just thought you might be worried. It would be great if I could help."

“…Puff.”

Isshiki was stunned for a second or two, then turned his head and sneered rudely.

"What are you doing?"

"Hahaha, Senior—why are you suddenly acting like Santa Claus?"

"...If you don't need my help, that's fine."

Xingjian glanced at Se lightly, but his peripheral vision was actually always paying attention to the changes in her expression.

"No such thing, no such thing~ I'm so happy that Senior said such gentle and thoughtful words. I can't wait to drag Senior to complete all my wish lists right now."

Come on, how can you believe the devil's words? That last part was a bit too calculated.

"Hehe~ How about this - let's make a deal. An equal deal, an equal deal."

Isshiki smiled and took the boy's hand again, with a hint of playfulness on his face.

"Seniors, help me realize my wish list, and then I will help you solve your problems - how about that?"

"..."

I don’t know what this guy is up to.

But at this point, if we want to solve this adolescent syndrome, it seems that this is the only way.

"Okay, then tell me your wish."

"So straightforward? Then I'll just bring it up directly without hesitation."

The flaxen-haired girl chuckled twice, then put her hands behind her back and made the most willful request with a meaningful sweet smile.

"Tomorrow is a day off, right? Then please go on a date with me for a day."

[Futaba Line] Different Paths, Same Destination: Chapter 4: A Date Between Two People (Part 1)

For those who have been single since birth, the importance of the first date is self-evident.

But the fact that Xingjian has to accept now is——

Going out with someone who isn't your girlfriend.

Oh no, this is just as bad as encountering an unprecedentedly difficult test paper without any review, and I can't even muster the energy to do the questions.

Although this was not the date she had imagined, Hoshimi still agreed after Isshiki proposed a date.

The reason is also very simple.

If Isshiki's wish can be fulfilled through this method, the chances of overcoming the effects of puberty syndrome will also increase.

"Well, tomorrow is our date day. Let's meet at the station around nine o'clock. Don't oversleep, sir."

"Don't worry, see you tomorrow."

"Yeah~ See you tomorrow!"

After reaching an agreement with Isshiki and parting ways, Hoshimi, who was walking home alone in silence, took out her cell phone and quickly found Futaba Rio's name in the address book.