CH 31

“I’m fine, you don’t have to get so angry…”

“It’s not good to do that in public.”

As we made our way to the yukata shop and rode the escalator up to the next floor, Mitomo-san, who was standing in front of me, puffed up her cheeks in a slight pout.

Honestly, I wish she would think about me too.

She came close to me and hugged me, even though we’re not dating. We have a normal relationship, and I wish she would consider my feelings as I try my best not to make any advances. Well, I’ve been starting to let my guard down lately, but I still hold back so as not to use my kouhai like an object. I’m starting to see some good things in Mitomo-san lately, and I don’t think it’s impossible for us to have a real relationship.

In fact, she’s the one being more proactive.

Actually, I’m pretty sure she likes me. She even said it earlier while hugging and rubbing her face against my chest.

I’m not a dense character anymore.

However, that’s a different story. I’m an adult now and have various things to consider. I’m not the type of person to throw away what I learned from that mistake just because of a momentary lapse of judgment.

If possible, I’d like to be able to switch partners like Mura.

But that’s a different story too.

“Muu~, Senpai’s so stingy. He doesn’t do anything even though a girl like me is hugging him. He’s getting angry instead…”

“Of course. There are people who misunderstand. Besides, this is a public place, so it’s not appropriate.”

“Then what am I supposed to do?! I want people to misunderstand me!!”

“…Mitomo-san, you’re not hiding it now, are you? Really.”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“You’ve been leaking it since earlier.”

“…?”

As she misunderstood my words her hands made their way to check her crotch. Sensing that we were still in a public place, I immediately stopped her by holding her shoulder.

“N-No! Not there!”

“Isn’t it here? I thought something naughty was leaking out of there…”

“No, it’s not there either.”

As soon as I said it, she blurted it out in front of the public.

It’s really scary. What did her mother do to Mitoma-san?

“Watch your words. Haven’t you been saying you like me since earlier?”

“Like you…?”

“You’ve been saying you like me a lot, senpai.”

“…..”

Then she fell silent for a while while reminiscing about the events that had happened till now.

After a few seconds, she turned around and stared back at me with a look of understanding as she dropped her fist onto her hand.

“Yes, I like you, senpai.”

“…What the…”

“I really, really, really like you. I like you so much that the Earth could explode!”

“Yo— You’re suddenly so aggressive…”

“Well, that’s just how it is… There’s no helping it. Oh, come on, that’s it. It’s all because you, senpai, haven’t made a move even though I’ve been trying to seduce you so much! I mean, what’s the deal? I’ve been sticking to you, going to your house, making food, and even sleeping with you in the same bed, but you still won’t make a move!”

“I failed once in my love life, so… I want to be more careful.”

“But you should also care about my feelings.”

“That’s different. So, what are you going to do if we break up… It’ll be painful.”

“That’s impossible. You and I won’t break up!”

“Where do you get that confidence?”

“It’s fate after all, you are mine and I am yours. Not even death can pull us apart!”

With her large br*asts shaking, she confidently said so. Even though there are times when things don’t work out even if you feel fate.

However, her pure gaze stung my heart just a little.

“…So, what’s your answer, senpai? You started this, so please tell me.”

My answer.

I am still thinking about how to respond to her feelings.

“Of course, it’s not decided. Is this even okay?”

“You said it, senpai.”

“Well…y-yeah, I did say that, but…”

“I was thinking of taking my time to say it, but you just went and ruined it… I planned everything and now it will all go to a waste, senpai…”

“…Do you know you are still grinning, even though you are saying those words?”

“…Oh no, did you catch me?”

She covered it up with a click of her tongue.

However, Mitoma-san’s cheeks had turned slightly red.

Seeing that made it even more so believable.

“So, what’s your decision?”

“…I haven’t decided yet. Please wait a bit longer. I really want to think about it.”

“I see… well, okay then. If that’s what you say, senpai, I’ll wait for now.”

“Yeah, thanks.”

With a somewhat disappointed expression, Mitoma-san turned her attention forward.

But she immediately changed the subject and said,

“Is it because of your ex-girlfriend?”

“Huh?”

“If that’s the reason, should I get rid of her for you…?”

“…Get rid of her?”

“Yes, if I kill your ex-girlfriend, will that make things better?”

[TL/N : Someone give her a knife!]

“Hey, stop it, seriously you are scaring me now.”

“…But!”

“No ‘Buts!’ Don’t say things that are dangerous!”

In the end, Mitoma-san didn’t change her mind.

Maybe my worries weren’t really meaningful after all. That was the moment I thought so.

“Ah, senpai! The yukata!”

“Oh, yeah…”

“Come on, let’s go!”

She took my hand and pulled me along, and I unconsciously followed her. 

As if our important conversation never happened, our romance ended and began anew.

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