A Twisted Introvert loner Like Me, Mentally Wrecked One-Sidedly due to Love, Throws Away the Love Letter Sent by the foremost School's Beauty, Leading to an Unwanted Romantic Comedy - v2 Chapter 25: The decision of Ryogoku 1

Chapter 25: The decision of Ryogoku 1

It was just before six. I was sitting alone in the gazebo where I had once spoken with Hiiragi.

The sun was setting, casting a melancholy scene perfect for introspection.

About five minutes ago, Ryogoku had texted me saying he was on his way. He should be here soon.

As for how I got Ryogoku’s contact information beforehand, it was all thanks to Hiiragi’s cooperation. Seriously, she’s so reliable. Like really.

And so, there’s a figure approaching from the front, with its silhouette on-line with the setting sun. It’s so bright that it’s hard to even recognize who it is, but I could tell it was waving towards me.

Could it be, is it something bad to witness? Maybe, it is trying to take me to the other side?

The eerie notion of creatures in twilight crossed my mind, but of course, that wasn’t the case. As the figure drew closer, it’s face became clearer.

“—Hey there. Maybe I kept you wait for a bit?”

With a refreshing smile, what appeared in front of me wasn’t a ghost, just Ryogoku. Judging by his sportswear, it does seem like he’d just finished practice and was on his way back, but even so, he was still enveloped with a sense of freshness feel around him.

“Now that I see, no wonder it’s blinding.”

“Nn?” Saying that, Ryogoku tilted his head in confusion.

To which I replied, “Nothing, just my inner thoughts,” in reaction.

A pretty boy with a halo on top… Gweh.

As I briefly indulged in a grumpy old man’s sentiment, Ryogoku sat down beside me, his smile fading to a serious expression.

“You said my cooperation is needed to save Katase-san. But, what exactly do you need me to do?”

“…I’ll be blunt about it. Won’t you consider going out with Tachibana.”

“…Are you serious saying that?”

Ryogoku furrowed his brows. Given he has his usual gentle demeanor near him, which in turn made his stern look, a gap in his character, all the more intense.

That just means how hard and unforgivable my request sound like. After all, I was essentially asking him to ignore his feelings for Katase and go out with someone he got no feelings for.

“Yes, I’m serious.”

“Didn’t I tell you before Kazari-kun. That I like Katase-san.”

“I’m asking this precisely despite knowing about that. Since, this is also for Katase’s sake.”

“…That’s dirty.”

Ryogoku lowered his gaze and muttered softly.

Under normal circumstances, it would be perfectly reasonable for him to reject my request. However, if it was for Katase’s sake, things become completely different.

I know completely well that I was playing dirty and cowardly. But, if I don’t go this far, I can’t satisfy Tachibana.

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