Daichi-kun, who managed to recover, apologized for interrupting our practice as a result.
　Seeing his auspicious attitude, I wondered if he was really the same brat at the time, but seeing how easily he forgave Amana-chan, I was convinced that first love can change a person.

　At any rate, at the resumed practice, Amana-chan and the rest of the girls were divided into the girls' group and the guys' group of me and Daichi-kun.
　The girls have been working hard based on the practice menu that Miya gave them, but I wanted to know how athletic Daichi-kun is.

　However, I'm not that worried about it.



　The boy named Daichi Onokura was in the first year of elementary school, but he had a physique that was no less than that of an older student.
　With an athletic sense and ability befitting his body, there was not the slightest hint of unnecessary fear.

''How do you think, Nii-chan........!
No, no one his age could match that record.

　I send my heartfelt praise to Daichi, who is proud of himself as he catches his breath with his hands on his knees.
　Like Hasumi, he may be able to aim for a medal as a future Olympic athlete.

''Heh.''

　Perhaps because he sent me such an impression, Daichi-kun rubbed his nose with his index finger and smiled proudly.
　It's only for a short time, but I've come to be comfortable enough with him to call him 'Nii-chan'.

'I hope I can get Amana-chan's attention at that rate.
Ha, ha!

　Daichi-kun's face turned bright red at the words he uttered in addition, and he was greatly surprised.
　If you don't get a little better at hiding it, the other boys will probably tease you about it.

　It's not a surprise that the class is already aware of this, though.

It's not that I don't...
When you can get all this exercise and you go out of your way to join the girls in practice after school?
Ugh....

　Daichi-kun choked up when he received the figure.
　It's very easy to understand his fondness for Amana, even if he's been called dull by the black sound and forgot about the whole thing in the park.
　That's why it's so sad that he doesn't think of you as more than a friend....

It's not like me, you're young enough to be able to do your best.
Oh, well...

　First love in the first grade there's no need to rush.
　I won't be able to give you good advice, but let's at least pray that it will come true.

　As I was thinking this, Daichi-kun starts to stare at me with a worried look.　

"You know, can I ask you something?
What?
Is there anyone you like, Nii-chan?

　
　Probably, from Daichi-kun's point of view, I'm the only adult male acquaintance aside from his father and school teacher, and since he knows how much I like Amana-chan, he's probably someone I can talk to in a way, which makes him easy to talk to.
　If that's the case, I can't afford to ignore this question.

'Unfortunately, I haven't fallen in love with anyone in particular, nor have I ever had a lover.
What the hell is that...
There's no way I can do this on my own, you know.

　When Daichi-kun finally found out that the person he was consulting with had no experience with love, he began to tease her outright.
　I can't help but smile and apologize for being an adult who doesn't live up to his expectations.

　Although he has a desire to marry like any other human being, there has been no change since he attended the wedding ceremony of Mao and his junior colleague.
　The girlfriend and I are currently at odds with each other, too.

　I want to make up with her.
　But I don't understand why she's acting this way, that's why she's doing this.
　The reason for this is supposed to be my fault, but when she insists on saying it's none of my business, I get irritated.

You're going to be able to get your hands on a few of these.　Cousin?
Oh, oh, sorry. What did you say?

　This is not good.
　I'm in the middle of a conversation and I'm thinking about it.

　Daichi-kun looked at me and asked me again, "So, what can I do to get you to like me?　

So, what can I do to get you to like me?

　He speaks the purest thoughts that anyone in love would have.
　As far as I know, but from Amana-chan's point of view, Daichi-kun is definitely a favorite of mine.
　

　I slowly answer, rearranging the words in my head, wondering how I should answer.

'First of all, as a basic premise, I think Amana-chan still doesn't know the difference between 'like'
Sukiyaki no kubi...?
I know. The love you feel for your family and friends is completely different from the love you feel for Amana-chan, right?
Uh, yeah...

　Perhaps because he once again mentioned his fondness for Amana, Daichi-kun nodded awkwardly with a strong face.
　Well, it's because he realized his first love early on, and he shouldn't think that everyone is the same.
　First grade is a time when the line between right and wrong is blurred.

　Learning that line is one of the purposes of going to school, but I'm not an educator, so let's leave school out of it.

　Anyway.　

Anyway, Amana-chan can't tell the difference. I can't understand it either, but it's a shame.
...and you too, Nii-chan?
As for me I never met anyone in the first place.

　Aside from Mom and her sister, the only people I have interacted with are Mao and Tenri.
　However, at this point, the number of people doesn't really matter.

'So I can't give you any witty advice but I can say this...'

　He breaks it off there, takes a breath, and tells her.

"Don't make the girl you love sad. If you can't do that, it's impossible to get her to like you.
....

　If you do something that makes you sad, you won't like it.
　From the point of view of the person you want to be liked, it's the end of the world.

　Of course, it's difficult not to make people sad.
　There are times when you step through a land mine without even realizing it.

　But that doesn't mean it's better than not trying at all.

At least stop acting like you have the swings in the park all to yourself.
'What?　How do you know?!
I wonder why...

　As I thought, or rather, Daichi-kun at that time didn't seem to be paying attention to anyone but Amana-chan.
　He would never have thought in his wildest dreams that I was witnessing the entire meeting between the two of them.

　With a different little friend than Amana-chan and her friends, I worked hard today to practice for the sports day.