[Thank you for your help yesterday. You were a great help]

    When I handed back a book to Saito, who was waiting for me in the library, she bowed her head and thanked me.

    [Yeah, how are you doing now?]

    [Thanks to you, I’ve recovered enough to go about my daily life. However, I’m not at full strength yet]

    [Well, good to know]

    Her complexion is much better than yesterday, so it seems that she recovered to a certain extent. However, her voice was a little rough, so she’s not completely recovered as she said.

    [Yes, and here’s the book]

    Then she hands me another book of my favorite series.

    This series is really interesting. No matter how much I read, unexpected stories keep popping up, and so many layers of foreshadowing.

    I can’t stop reading these types of stories. As a result, my reading speed has recently improved, and it now takes me less than a day to read a book.

    Maybe the reason why I’ve been feeling unsatisfied lately was related to the lack of books I was able to read..

    [Thanks…… One book a day these days are a quick read]

    I had no intentions telling this to her..

    However, I said that out loud as if I was complaining, and Saito seemed to have heard me mutter.

    [Do you want me to bring 2 books instead?]

    Hearing my words, she furrows her brow slightly.

    [I’m not going to make you do something like that. I’m grateful for what you have done for me up until now. I’d die of guilt if I had you bring me more heavy things everyday]

    I lowered my shoulders and denied what she said after she reached a strange conclusion, but she still crossed her arms and thought about it.

    She lowered her gaze and seemed to be troubled.

    […. Then, do you want to come to my house?]

    […. What?]

    She was thinking for some time and finally opened her mouth, only to say something outrageous.

    I couldn’t comprehend the situation for a moment, and let out a dumbfounded voice.

    In response to my overflowing soliloquy, I was surprised by her unexpected suggestion.

    [If you can come to my house, I can give you a couple books]

    [No, that’s…]

    I appreciate her suggestion. I really do appreciate it…

    But would you normally go home with a guy you’ve barely gotten to know?

    Even though she lends me multiple books, I am still the opposite sex and she only has known me for a short time. Wouldn’t she feel uncomfortable?

    Besides, if I go home with her, rumors will start sooner or later. No matter how hard you try, it will be suspicious. .

    Then someone will surely notice and use that as a rumor.

    As I don’t want to stand out, I couldn’t possibly choose to go home with her.

    [Are you sure? You’ll be able to read more books than before, you know?]

    Saito said that as if she’s a little devil persuading someone, making me lose my will to disagree.

    She may be saying this as a form of kindness, but please don’t lead me astray.

    I know I shouldn’t, but when she said that, I felt like nodding.

    [No… even that is…]

    [Well, let’s do this instead. You don’t have to go home with me, just follow me from behind]

    Perhaps sensing my reluctance, she made a suggestion that solved my concerns.

    If she says so, I can’t refuse.

    I wanted to read a lot of books if I could, and I had no choice but to nod when she made such an attractive proposal.

    […. because I asked for it]

    [Yes, it’s fine]

    [Don’t sue me for stalking just because I’m following you]

    [I won’t do that]

    I cowered my shoulders and made a joke, and she gave me a look that said “What are you talking about”

    [But are you sure? Do you want this guy to know where you live? What if he does something dangerous to you?]

    [If you do, I’ll just take proper action]

    [Oh, I see]

    If she narrowed her eyes and stared at me sharply, there was no way I could do such a thing. No, I never intended to do it in the first place.

    [Besides, you wouldn’t do that kind of thing]

    [So you trust me? Thanks for that]

    [I have some trust in you, but anyways, you’re not even interested in me, are you? That’s the main reason]

    [Ah, there you go]

    I think it’s not surprising that she knows, but when she said it to my face, I can’t help but laugh.

    [If you had tried to get close to me after you helped me, I would have wanted nothing to do with you.]

    [I’m glad you think I’m a trustworthy person]

    [Yes, your welcome]

    This is how I obtained the right to read a lot of books, and go home with the most beautiful girl in school.