BanG Dream: The Unexpected Part-Timer

The Onee-chan type

After indulging in the beachside barbecue, I decided to take a well-deserved rest. The others had left, probably off enjoying themselves somewhere.

"Urg... I had way too much meat," I groaned, clutching my stomach.

Toyama-san and Hanazono-san keep pressing the barbecue on me, Toyama-san's face is also hard to resist...

Ahhh...

"Oh? Are you alright?"

I recognized the voice instantly. It was Yamabuki-san.

Turning slowly to face her, I replied, "Hello there..."

"Yeah, Hello."

"As you can see... I had too much on me."

Saaya chuckled and covered her mouth. "Sorry about them, especially Kasumi."

"I-It's okay, I actually had fun here... Thank you for taking me with you."

"Haha, No worries. Plus, you're helping us create a song for summer, right? We should be the ones thanking you."

"O-oh..."

"For starters... Let's get you some water?"

"E-Erm... No, I already drank enough."

Saaya tapped her chin thoughtfully. "Ahh, I know! How about we take a walk?"

"N-Not a bad idea."

I walked toward Yamabuki, and together we left the beach house, entering the scorching summer sun.

"Uwah~ It's so hot... As expected of summer, right?" She looked at me while fanning herself with her hand.

"You're right..."

A comfortable silence fell between us, the only sounds being the gentle waves, the rustling wind, the soft crunch of sand beneath our feet, and the distant laughter of people having fun.

"By the way, Nakasone-san."

"Yes, Yamabuki-san?"

"Why do you want to help us?"

I glanced at her before returning my gaze forward. "Why the sudden question?"

"I mean... Anyone would ask why, right?" She smirked. "Is it because of Kasumi?"

"Hmm... No."

"Oh? So It's not because of her? Then what about O'Tae?"

"Not her too."

"Eh? Really?"

"You can guess all you want, but the only reason I want to help is because I want to... I mean, isn't it normal for people to help each other?"

Saaya looked at me with a surprised expression and then nodded. "You're right. Sorry about that."

"No problem."

Another silence stretched between us, and I began to feel a bit awkward.

how could I break this silence? Ah, I had an idea!

"Yamabuki-san, I know this might be a bit strange to ask, given common sense, but... do you work for Yamabuki Bakery?"

"Hmm? Of course, it's our family's bakery."

"I see... So, it's quite obvious, then."

"Well, yeah," she chuckled. "It's in the name, after all."

Once again, silence hung in the air as we continued our stroll along the beach.

Crap... I'm such an idiot!!

In that sunlit moment on the beach, a small cry reached our ears, and we turned our attention to a little girl, tears streaming down her face as she clutched an ice cream cone.