Kenkyo, Kenjitsu o Motto ni Ikite Orimasu

REIKA-SAMA 081

After entering high school the Emperor became even more popular. I could see in their eyes that the oneesamas in the 2nd and 3rd years seemed especially serious about catching him.So far theyd always seen him as a middle school kid, but then now he was a high schooler just like them. Not only that but his appearance was mature so he didnt look younger than them, and most importantly he was the heir to the Kaburagi group. Youwouldbe pretty serious considering all that.Outside of close friends though, Kaburagi himself has been silent as usual. Thanks to that n.o.body noticed his faults. Silence truly is golden.Hm. Is it my imagination that a lot of girls are wearing Yurie-samas haircut?

Anyway, about Emperor. One day dear Emperor was seated in the salon, partaking in a crme chiboust.

I always start gaining weight the moment I eat anything sweet so why is it that boys never gain weight despite gobbling everything down. So jealous.Thinking about it, rumour has it that the Emperor goes horseback riding as a hobby. Maybe it reallyisall the exercise. He turned down the Horse-riding Club, but I bet he would have joined had it been a polo club, right? After all, hes the Emperor of Cavalry Battles. Upfftpftt.

Maybe I should try swimming or something. But for some reason I have trouble staying underwater. Even though Ill try my bestttt to dive downwards, I immediately start floating upwards. What the heck is that. Would it help if I went and took lessons?

While I was thinking about stupid things, a 3rd year boy came up to me.

Reika-san, is anything bothering you? You seemed to be deeply considering something.

Deeply considering? Uh, I thinking about how I wanted a crme chiboust too, and that I should hurry home so I can needle felt&h.e.l.lip;

No, nothing of import. I was simply pondering the theme for my next flower arrangement.

Ahh, thats your hobby isnt it. Should I find the chance Id definitely want to have a look.

Goodness, my creations are certainly not good enough to be shown.

Hmmmm. All these guys have been randomly approaching me since Ive entered high school. And I keep getting party invitations too. Ive been trying to turn those down though.I mean, Im interesting in romance but guys who come after me all calculating and stuff are a bit&h.e.l.lip;After that I continued discussing flower arrangement with the few other people who came along.

Today was the first time Sakura-chan had come to my house.Shes an ojousama from Yurinomiya Girls School, so Okaasama quite liked her. After seeing Oniisama off to work, I lead Sakura-chan to my room.

Wow, as expected of the Kisshouin family. Even in Yurinomiya there arent many girls with such big houses. And I met the heir too. Maybe I should brag to my seniors or something.

The very moment she stepped through the door she stopped bothering with the pretenses.I put down some chilled tea on the table, as well as the luxury fruit jelly that Sakura-chan brought as a gift.

About Oniisama?

Is there any other heir? Amongst older girls hes like the prime pick right now, you know?

Hmmm. Is that so.

Gosh, Id hate that. What if Oniisama married a gold digger. I want him to be happy.Ah, but well, I doubt Oniisama would get caught by such a person anyway.

Wow, this Kiwi jellys pretty good.

You really do like sweet things, dont you Reika.

Uu. Ive actually been wondering about my weight again recently&h.e.l.lip; Am I still in the clear?

Have you been continuing yoga?

Mmm, just the Mountain Pose and the Corpse Pose though.

Thats basically just standing and lying.

But its cause it gets so boring doing it by yourself in your room. Guess it isnt really interesting outside of a cla.s.sroom.

Do you do anything active, Sakura-chan?

Ive been doing Nichibu dancing ever since primary school.

Ooh! A perfect fit for the j.a.panese-style bishoujo!

Ive been thinking about picking up swimming lessons.

&h.e.l.lip;I can already see you skipping the moment winter comes along.

Oh my gosh! I can see it too!

Ummmmm, have you entered any clubs?

The Wind Instruments Club. I wanted to try the cello, and yeah.

Huhh. The Wind Instruments Club.

And you, Reika?

I wanted to enter the Handicrafts Club, but&h.e.l.lip;

Handicrafts&h.e.l.lip; It doesnt really suit you, does it.

You think so too? All the club members seem scared of me for some reason so Ive been worried that joining would bother them&h.e.l.lip;

Well, at a glance you seem like the perfect ojousama and all. And youve got authority too. &h.e.l.lip;Oh, what if you brought them some homemade sweets? Itd totally destroy your image and then theyd feel closer to you.

Handmade sweets? I can see that happening.

Thanks, Sakura-chan! Ill try making some now!

Eh- &h.e.l.lip;Serious?

Now what should I make.

When Oniisama got home and I asked him what sweets I should make for school he told me not to give my handmade stuff to new people.

To begin with, why this all of a sudden?

I want to enter the Handicrafts Club but I dont feel very welcome so&h.e.l.lip;

Handicrafts, huh. Speaking of which youve been making something or other with the stabby needle, havent you. Thats what you want to do in your club?

Mmm, well, at the club theyve been knitting dolls. Ive tried learning through books at home but it hasnt been going well. And then at some point I got distracted by needle felting and&h.e.l.lip;

Why not just be honest and tell them that youd like it if they taught you to knit?

But would they&h.e.l.lip;?

Itll be fine.

Oniisama patted me on the head. Wow, this brings me back. How come when Oniisama says itll be fine I really start to feel that way. What a mystery.Alright! Ill try just that then!

The next time the Handicrafts Club had their activities I visited by myself to avoid needlessly scaring them.Although their faces seemed to be saying, Shes hereagain!?

Umm, to be frank there is something I would you to teach me. Would that be acceptable?

What is it? asked the club president.

I took out my ball of yarn and the book on knitting dolls.

To truth is I have been trying to knit. It has not been going terribly well, however. I thought that perhaps I could enter the Handicrafts Club and have somebody instruct me, but&h.e.l.lip;

Knitting? You, Kisshouin-san?

The club president seemed awfully surprised.

What are you trying to knit?

This.

I pointed it out in the book.

Aah, theres actually a simple trick to this. &h.e.l.lip;I could teach you if youre okay with me.

Truly!?

Yay! I should have just asked to begin with!With Club Presidents help, I immediately started knitting away at the brown wool.Since I was a beginner, and the doll was going to be rather big, it seemed like it would take quite a few trips.

Over the days I visited, the other club members opened up and started giving me all sorts of advice.Lately they dont even look scared when I come anymore. Im super happy.We talk about silly things too, and its just a relaxing time in general.

But to this day, they still havent given me a club entry form&h.e.l.lip;