Chapter 26: I think I like girls.

Sakura: "So what's this all about?"

Gamo: "I guess I'll start small… What do you think about the president's paintings?"

Sakura went a light shade of pink as Gamo said this, but quickly responded.

Sakura: "Well, I mainly agree with Senpai-kun. I think that it's really well made-"

Gamo: "You know what I'm referring to, right?"

Sakura: *confused* "What? I don't."

Gamo: "Well, look, I saw how you were looking at Takagawa today and I was just curious what you think about her appearance."

Sakura went more red at this.

Sakura: "I… uh… I think she looks… Nice? I'm not sure what you're getting at, Gamo-chan."

Gamo: "Let's get into more detail."

Sakura: "I-if that's what you want. I guess she has… nice eyes? Her clothes suit her…"

Gamo: "Hm… You know, I've noticed a bit of a pattern with you."

Sakura: "W-what is that?"

Gamo: "With guys, you go on the offensive, but on the other hand, you've gawked at the art club prez at least twice now."

Sakura went red and began waving her hands around in denial.

Sakura: "A-are you calling me a perv? Plus, I'm a girl!"

Gamo chuckled to herself a little as her expression shifted to a smirk.

Gamo: "Well I was focusing on the second part, but maybe the group has another closet perv to keep track of…"

Gamo shot Sakura a grin but quickly got back on topic.

Gamo: "I just want you to know, it seems a lot to me like you're into girls."

Sakura: "I… I guess it makes sense."

Gamo: "Yeah. On top of that, I want you to know that I fully support you. I can't speak for the others, but I'm pretty sure that Nagatoro and Yoshi wouldn't care at all. As for Paisen, well, he'd probably be more relieved than anything."

Sakura: "Heh. You're probably right. Honestly, I've been thinking about that for a while and I guess it's time to accept it. Truth be told, I'm not completely sure what was keeping me from realizing it. It's not like my parents are homophobes or anything, I guess I just needed a little nudge. Thank you, Gamo-chan!"

Sakura smirked while blowing her a kiss which made Gamo chuckle.

Gamo: "Hey, just cuz I made a joke about it doesn't mean we need another closet perv around here!"

With that, a grinning Sakura quickly got out of the door and headed home to get a good night's sleep.

Sakura: I'll need this to come out to my parents…

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Nagatoro had just woken up after a long, long sleep.

Nagatoro: "What's this, a message from Senpai?"

Nagatoro almost lept with joy at reading the message.

Senpai: *in text* "Hey Nagatoro. Are you free on Sunday to go skiing with me, Sakura, Nishikata, Takagi, and some of Takagi's friends? Also, hope you're doing ok. Text me when you wake up."

Nagatoro was smiling like a fool. Without thinking, she pressed the call button before remembering that Senpai could've been asleep. Before she could cancel, Senpai picked up.

Nagatoro: "Sup Senpai!"

Senpai: "S-sup, Nagatoro… Why'd you call me? I was having a good dream…"

Nagatoro blushed a bit when she realized her mistake, but quickly regained her composure.

Nagatoro: "What were you dreaming about, Senpai? Was it about me? Was it about lewd things with me?"

Senpai: "What? No!"

Nagatoro: "And what's this text I got? It sounds like you're inviting me on a date, Senpai!"

Senpai: "I mean, we're going with a bunch of other people so…"

Nagatoro: "Still, I'm free then if you're going to insist, Senpai."

Nagatoro's cheeks went even redder as she prepared herself for what she was going to do next.

Nagatoro: "Also, thanks for helping me out yesterday."

Senpai: "Y-yeah. No problem."

Nagatoro: "You know what? I should treat you to something as thanks! Did you hear that those guys from class 2-A got suspended for alcohol?"

Senpai: "I mean… I didn't? Still, I don't really get the point of that. What's the fun in staggering around drunk anyways?"

Nagatoro: "Why don't you meet me in the art room at art club?"

Several sirens appeared around Senpai's head and began blaring into his ears.

Senpai: "Uh… sure…"

Nagatoro: "What are those noises?"

Senpai: "What noises?"

With that, they kept on with their morning routines. Before long, they'd met up at the crossroads along with Nishikata and Takagi. After greetings, Nagatoro began her usual routine of circling Senpai while poking him from all directions.

Takagi: "Nishikata…"

Nishikata: "Y-you don't need to remind me…"

Nishiakta grabbed Takagi's hand suddenly, causing her to smile.

Takagi: You know, Nishikata, your hand is really muscular."

Nishikata: "GAH?!"

Nishikata recoiled before blushing.

Nishikata: *muttering* "T-thanks."

Takagi: *smirking* "What was that, Nishikata? I didn't quite catch that."

Nishikata: "You heard!"

Takagi sighed.

Takagi: "I suppose I did."

Nishikata: "I-I guess your hand feels nice too."

Takagi blushed and wore a shocked expression for a second which no one else noticed since they were too preoccupied.

Takagi: "Thank you, Nishikata~"

Nishikata turned back to her, noticing her light blush, causing him to blush even more.

Nishikata: "U-uh yeah! N-no p-problem!"

Before long, they'd reached school. However, Nishikata didn't notice that he and Takagi hadn't released their hands until they got to class.

Takagi: "You can let go of my hand now, Nishikata."

Nishikata: "Wha- Why didn't you let me know earlier, Takagi?!"

Takagi: "You seemed to be enjoying it so I let you continue."

Nishikata: "Wh-Uh, thanks? Still, tell me next time I overstep!"

Takagi: I kinda liked it too, but I getcha. "O~k!"