Katsumi's Bro

She was waiting on her brother, here.

Her parents wouldn't let her brother leave the house by himself, so she accompanied him on his date. His parents didn't know he was dating, he thought they'd be studying.

My true thoughts blurted out of my mouth the second she finished explaining.

"That sounds incredibly awkward."

Taken aback, her small mouth hung open for a bit before sheepishly smiling.

Well, fudge. I already blew it so no point in stopping. "Aren't you the third wheel?"

I usually try not to show much interest in the affairs of strangers, a sigh escaped me at my strange behavior.

I wanted to leave but I ended up sitting in the cafeteria with Katsumi and chatting as we read our purchased manga. After all if I came up with an excuse to leave someone as socially awkward as her would blame herself, at least I would. Was I projecting too much?

"It's not so bad..."

"Is he even still in this building?" I ask.

The light reflected on her lens as she looked up and pulled out her