The 'Item Box' That Only I Can Use Is Bugged - Chapter 11.2: C-Cute!?

“Can I train with Okinaga-kun? That would make me even more motivated!”

For some reason, I had gained another “enemy.”

Nakuru’s innocent, sparkling eyes pierced through me.

Desperate, I wondered if there was anyone on my side…

“Please, both of you, stop right there.”

The mediator was Nakuru’s mother.

“Shuichiro-san, Nakuru, you’re troubling our guest.”

The two of them snapped out of it and stepped back.

“Haha, I got carried away. Sorry, Satsuki-kun.”

“Just call me Okinaga. Everyone gets passionate sometimes, don’t worry about it.”

“I’m sorry too…”

“Don’t worry, Nakuru-chan.”

“You don’t hate me, do you?”

“Of course not. How could I dislike such an honest and cute girl?”

It was a mature response, and I patted her head with no ulterior motive.

“C-cute—!?”

Her face turned bright red, and she ran to her mother, glancing back at me shyly. Her reaction was adorable.

“Oh my, this child… fufu.”

Nakuru’s mother smiled warmly at her daughter.

I realized I hadn’t properly introduced myself, so I did.

I learned her name was Yukina Hinobe.

Then, since it’s a special occasion, I was invited to their home, and we had tea and snacks together in their living room.