動じないこと山のごとし

Pretending to be a couple... Nana and me? I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're saying.
I didn't say I wouldn't go and cheer for her. I was just about to go.
Really? Then why didn't you leave with her just now?
I stayed behind to buy her some sports drinks and other things.
You're more considerate than I expected. In that case, give Nana my regards.
I leave quickly in case I give anything else away and sigh in relief under my breath after making sure that Jack and Jill are no longer behind me. Jill's sudden probe really gave me a fright just now.
I wonder what gave us away... Is it because I didn't leave with Nana? That would make sense. If I really am going out with Nana, it is a little weird to let her go to school alone while I stay and hang out with two people I barely know.
Oh, there she is.
They are resting at halftime when I arrive at the school with water and protein bars. At this moment, Nana Shiraishi is sitting next to the pool and wiping herself with a towel.
How did it go today?
Eh?! J-Junior, why are you here?
I've come to cheer for you.
Nana, who is this?
He's even brought water and food. This enthusiasm... He can't be here just to cheer for you, right?
Junior... Oh, I know! Isn't this the person who Nana is always talking about?
Don't listen to them! I'm not always talking about... Hmm?! Hmm!!!
Nana, please stay quiet until we finish asking all our questions. I've got her under control. Ask the questions now!
Hello, how did you and Nana meet?
Let's get directly to the point. What's your relationship with Nana?
What's my relationship with her? She's my senpai, and I'm her junior.
Is that all?
You... stop a-asking all these random questions!
...Nana loves to help people, and she takes care of many of her juniors. I'm one of them.
But I think I'm more special than the others because she once said that I'm her "most trustworthy junior."
She's also my most trustworthy and important senpai.
J-Junior...
Are you happy with this answer?
Your most important senpai...
Yes! This answer leaves a lot to the imagination. I'm happy with it!
I'll get out of your way now.
Hey! Don't leave so quickly! Come back! Our relationship isn't what you think...
They are all very far away now, so you can stop shouting. Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?
Thanks... but you shouldn't humor them. You don't have to tell them anything.
They are going to let their imagination run wild even if I don't say anything. I just gave them an answer they can accept so they will stop disturbing your rest.
We're the only people who need to know what relationship we have. Also, I meant what I said. They can interpret my words however they like.
I guess you're right... By the way, you didn't come here just to cheer for me, right? Did Jill say something?
She started suspecting that we aren't really going out because I didn't leave with you, so I rushed over here.
But I think this isn't the only thing that made her suspect us. You should start thinking of what you should say to her.
Well... if all else fails, I can just apologize to her and admit that I was lying to her...
I'm sorry. I left without thinking too much about it and let you clean up after me.
It's not the first time you've acted this recklessly, so I'm already used to it.
You don't have to put it so bluntly... Now that I think about it, someone like me is no good in a relationship. Who would like a girlfriend who would abandon them at the drop of a hat to help someone else?
It's a good thing that we aren't really dating, or else even someone with a good temper like you would get angry at me.
I can't say for sure. When you like someone, you're usually attracted by their strengths, and isn't your love of helping others part of your charm? I think that if I fall in love with you, I'll definitely be prepared to accept this willful part of you.
Junior... Well, you know that I'm quite reckless sometimes. Don't you think it's troublesome to get involved in all sorts of weird things by someone like me?
Of course it's troublesome. My legs were sore for days after Orio chased us around.
I-I'm sorry... I should have massaged your legs for longer if I knew you would be sore for so long...
Although it's troublesome, it's also really fun. If life wasn't so fulfilling and meaningful with you, do you think I would accompany you everywhere?
So wipe that sad look off your face now. It's not like you at all to keep worrying about this and that.
Hmm... Hehe, now that I think about it, I still have hope...
What hope?
N-Nothing! I mean... umm... if Jill asks us out on another double date, you'll be willing to help me out again, right?
Again... Umm, yes.
I can't help it since this troublesome senpai is my most important senpai. I have to keep my word, right?