Arc-1 Chapter-8: Snow white Wants to Be Honest

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Naoya could only stare at her.

However, Koyuki seemed to be refreshed by her declaration. She smiled fearlessly and began to eat her lunch.

"Sasahara-kun can guess my true feelings.... It's not bad. But it's just not fair." (小雪)

"What do you mean it's not fair?" (Naoya)

"Cause then I'd be spoiled." (小雪)

After eating every last grain of rice, she joined her hands together and said, "Itadakimasu"

Koyuki, who had finished her meal in a well-behaved manner, continued with a clear face.

"I have a lot of pride, and if I don't do something about it, I'll end up being spoiled by you. I don't want that to happen." (小雪)

"E.. I want to spoil you..."* (Naoya)

I want to spoil her with all my might and turn her into a soggy mess.

When I told her about my evil hope, she blushed and turned away.*

"Hmph. I don't need that kind of attention. I just want to have a more of a dry relationship with you."

"Oh, I see. 'I welcome being pampered at all costs, but I also want to pamper and spoil Sasahara-kun...! I have to be honest for that! And...' That's what it's all about, isn't it?"* (Naoya)

"Ugh, I knew this person was no longer...." (小雪)

It was Koyuki who whimpered.

She realized by now that it was useless to try and deny it.

Her shoulders slumped, and then she spoke in hushed tones.

"I've been wanting to change myself for a while now, and this is just the thing I needed. As you can see, I have a harsh personality, so I've been a bit of a floater in class..." (小雪)

"Yeah, you said you haven't talked to Yui much either." (Naoya)

From Naoya's point of view, Koyuki is a cute girl, but from the point of view of ordinary people, she might be an unapproachable character.

There are many things that can be easily misunderstood... If she is determined to change, there is only one thing Naoya can do.

"If that's the case, then I'll help you. Let's do our best together." (Naoya)

"Uh.. uh. Thanks... I'm not sure if I can do it right now..." (小雪)

"Just take it easy, I'll be with you for the rest of my life if you want."* (Naoya)

"Ugh....you're really like that--Oh." (小雪)

Koyuki's eyes lifted up, but she suddenly pulled out her cell phone from her chest pocket and rolled her eyes.

"What's the matter?" (Naoya)

"....My sister forgot her gym clothes. I'm going to lend her mine." (小雪)

"Ah, okay. I'll see you after school." (Naoya)

Naoya raised his hand lightly to send her off, but Koyuki smiled impishly at him.

"I wonder. I'm not sure if Sasahara-kun has anyone to hang out with other than me. The two childhood friends are very much in love, but you're the only one with a lonely youth." (小雪)

"'I'm so lucky to be going home with Sasahara-kun again today! I wonder if we'll look like lovers if we walk together....Yikes!' Right?"* (Naoya)

"Ugh ...... I'll be honest ...... after all, it's less damaging that way, I swear..." (小雪)

Koyuki went straight to the school building as if she was tired.

Even though she had lunch with the boy she liked, the tension was like that of a wake.

Naoya looked over his shoulder and said, "I'm sorry."

"Well, that's what's so cute about you..." (Naoya)

"Hey." (???)

"He- Ah!" (Naoya)

Then, I was suddenly approached by a voice.

Without a second thought, he turned around and.... Naoya froze in place.

Behind the bench stood a strange male student.

If that was all, there was no reason for Naoya to be speechless. However... the male student was wearing a black hood on his head.

There were only two small holes in the hood, through which a sharp look came from me.

"You're Sasahara from Class 2, right?" (???)

"Yes, I am..." (Naoya)

"Good. Well, then--" (???)

The male student snaps his fingers.

"I'm taking you in under the name of the Shirogane Club!" (???)

"Eh!?! NOOOOOO!" (Naoya)

The next moment, students wearing similar hoods jumped on Naoya from all directions and tied him up in a circle.