Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 31: Will You Go Out with Me?
“Haaah, I’m back! Coffee really sold well today. Lately, more and more people have been asking specifically for me to make it for them. That makes me happy.”
One night, after finishing my part-time job at the café, I returned home.
Without wasting any time, I opened the fridge to check what was inside.
“I finished all the pre-made meals yesterday, so I’ll need to cook today. I’ll also prep something for tomorrow’s lunchbox. Oh, I know—how about I cook while watching Kaguya-chan’s stream tonight?”
Saying that, I took out ingredients from the fridge.
I placed my smartphone on the kitchen counter and got everything ready.
“Heeey, it’s Hoshizuki Kaguya~! Today I’m doing a casual chat stream~!”
“No matter how many times I hear her, her voice is so soothing. It was a bit scary last time, though… I wonder what she’ll talk about today?”
I shivered a little remembering her last gaming stream, but most of Kaguya-chan’s streams were comforting thanks to her sweet voice and gentle way of speaking.
Listening to her always gives me the motivation to push through the next day.
“Listen, listen! Lately I’ve been really into makeup and fashion! It’s actually super deep and fun. I’m honestly wondering why I never tried it before!”
“Yeah, Himeji-san’s really been giving it her all. She’s getting better and better at makeup, and the cute side of her is really enhancing her natural beauty. It’s amazing. And even though she used to think certain styles wouldn’t suit her, she’s now trying all sorts of outfits. It’s not just her appearance—she’s changing from the inside too.”
As I moved my hands to prep dinner, I recalled how much Himeji-san had grown lately.
So she’s not just a gamer, huh
She must look super cute
What brands does she like?
“You all think I’m just a gamer, don’t you? But I’m actually a real girl too, okay? I don’t have one particular brand I always buy—just whatever catches my eye. But if I had to pick one, I’d say CELENA! It’s elegant and cute, I love it! But it’s sooo expensive, I can’t afford it…”
Yeah, I love CELENA too! So dreamy
Isn’t that the one Keina Kobe models for?
I looked it up. It’s pretty pricey
Might be doable if you’re working full-time though
“Oh wow, she remembered CELENA? I told her it would look good on her once. I’m so glad she looked into it.”
She once asked me for brand suggestions, and I’d recommended a few—CELENA was one of them.
“Yeah, yeah! That’s the one! It’s a foreign brand, and Keina Kobe models for it! The clothes are great, but Keina Kobe herself is just amazing. She looks good in literally anything. I heard she’s going to be in Tokyo Teens Girl Collection soon too. I wonder what kind of person she really is?”
The Tokyo Teens Girl Collection is a huge fashion event aimed at teenage girls, featuring lots of popular brands and celebrities.
The fact that top model Keina Kobe was going to appear had created a huge buzz.
She’s a model, so I bet she’s full of herself
Yeah, models always seem kind of intense
Wait, someone just said on PhotoSta that Keina Kobe’s dropping out of TTGC
Seriously?!
For real!
“Wait, Keina-chan’s not doing TTGC anymore? Oh wow, she really isn’t. What happened?”
“Huh?”
I was surprised too. Keina Kobe is a top model who’s walked the runway for international fashion brands and appeared in tons of advertisements.
Her inhumanly perfect proportions and dreamy aura allow her to pull off literally anything. She’s a muse to many brands. Whenever she wears something, its sales go through the roof.
Her sudden withdrawal from the event would definitely have a huge impact.
The topic on Kaguya-chan’s stream soon shifted, and I continued cooking while listening in.
“Alright, done!”
Before I knew it, dinner was ready.
Tonight’s menu was a hearty consommé soup loaded with vegetables and pan-seared chicken.
The soup provides vitamins, the chicken is rich in protein and low in calories, so you can eat a lot without gaining weight. Plus, it’s cheap. A true ally for people living alone.
I added a baguette from the nearby bakery and laid everything out on the table.
“Let’s eat. But seriously, why did Keina Kobe suddenly pull out of the event? I mean, she’s always been a bit mysterious, but I’m still worried.”
While reflecting on the topic from Kaguya-chan’s stream, I ate my dinner.
That same day, the news that Keina Kobe had withdrawn from the Tokyo Teens Girl Collection spread like wildfire.
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The next morning, during homeroom.
“Alright everyone, take your seats! We’ve got yet another transfer student joining us today!”
“Huh? Again?”
“That’s like, way too many transfer students.”
(Seriously… this is the fourth one in a short period.)
Though the class buzzed with chatter, they all seemed a bit used to it by now.
“Well, after Sakasegawa, Ashiya Asuka, and Takarazuka Suzu, no transfer student can surprise us anymore.”
“Poor new kid though. Imagine transferring in after those three big names…”
“If it were me, I’d be too embarrassed to even show up.”
“Well, it’s not the new kid’s fault. Let’s be welcoming, alright?”
(I get it… If I had transferred in after Asuka-san and Takarazuka-san, I would’ve felt really awkward too.)
I shuddered just imagining it, but thankfully that hadn’t been the case for me.
“Alright, come on in!”
“Hiiiii~”
A lazy-sounding voice responded, and the door opened.
Everyone held their breath.
Her flowing, silken light blue hair was cut into a short bob with bangs.
She was 180 cm tall, with a tiny head perched atop a long frame—her legs were so long they made you wonder if her whole body was made of legs.
Her half-lidded eyes gave off a languid, otherworldly vibe.
“Yo. I’m Keina Kobe, transferring in from Yumekoshi Academy. Nice to meet y’all~”
She walked gracefully, like gliding on a rail—straight and unwavering.
The one who just entered the room was the very same supermodel causing all the recent headlines—Keina Kobe herself.
“Eeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhh!?!?!?”
The classroom exploded with noise, as if a bomb had gone off.
“Is that Kobe Keina, the one who just announced she was pulling out of GalColle yesterday?!”
“Her legs are so long! Her face is so small!”
“Is she really wearing the same uniform as me?”
“It looks like a high-end brand now.”
“She’s not exactly like I imagined…”
“Okay, quiet down. Be nice to her, everyone. Kobe, your seat is… looks like the one behind Sakasegawa is open. Why don’t you sit there?”
The teacher looked around the classroom and then pointed to the seat behind mine.
“Again?!”
“Tch.”
“Why is it that the seats around Sakasegawa are always empty?”
(I think the same thing!! Where did all the people around me go!?)
The way she gracefully walked over made it feel like the classroom had turned into a runway.
Keina stopped in front of my desk and squatted down slightly.
“Found you, Tsumu-tsumu. Hey, will you go out with me?”
With a gentle tilt of her head, her expression was more childlike and adorable than what you’d imagine from a supermodel.
“HUUUUUUHHHHHHHH?!?!?!”
The classroom erupted in total chaos.
“W-What are you saying?! You mean like, work together on something, right?!?”
Ashika-san leaned over from beside me in a fluster.
“Hm? Nope~”
“Th-Then you mean like, acting as a couple, right?! That must be it!”
Takarazuka-san whipped around to face us, speaking quickly.
“Acting…? Nope, not that either~”
“Th-Then what do you mean…?”
Himeji-san asked timidly.
“I mean I like Tsumu-tsumu, so I want to date him. That’s what I meant.”
“Eh.”
“Eh.”
“Eh.”
All three who were questioning her froze. And in the next moment—
“EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!?!?!”
They screamed in unison.
“So? Tsumu-tsumu, is that okay with you?”
The person at the center of all this seemed completely unfazed by the reaction around her.
(Keina’s always been like this—going at her own pace. Sigh… How did it end up like this…)
I let out a long sigh as I thought about what was to come.