Modest Success

by kideaxl

Tsunayoshi did not truly know the girl who had caught his attention. She held herself with grace, but lacked joy. Swallowing thickly, he wondered if he could bring even a tentative smile to her features. Boldly, he imagined her within his embrace.

4. Chapter 4

4. Rivalry

Tsunayoshi would admit that he was jealous of the cat. It was utterly petty but nevertheless true. The cat could make Nagi at ease in a consistent fashion. Nagi would give such a small yet radiant smile whenever she interacted with it.

It was his upmost desire to be a source of companionship to her. All of this would be pointless if he couldn't get her to relax around him. Tsunayoshi desperately wanted this not be in vain and to mean something.

He supposed it was best that he let go of his foolish one sided rivalry with the cat. That was why he had brought some cat treats for the tabby cat as a peace offering. The cat mewled in appreciation upon accepting the treats.

"That was kind of you, Sawada-san," Nagi commented in appreciation.

Tsunayoshi smiled in fondness; perhaps things were a lot simpler than he believed.