After Being Betrayed by My Girlfriend, I Kiss Her Little Sister - Chapter 17

Transfer Student (1)

In the morning, I can smell a pleasant aroma in the air. Is it…miso soup?

When I open my eyes, I see Hina holding a ladle, looking at my direction. I’m surprised, but since I just woke up, I can’t say anything. I just stare at Hina’s face in silence.

Could it be that…she is making breakfast?

“Good morning, Kanata!”

“G-Good morning, Hina…”

“Morning~”

Hina playfully pinches my cheek as she says so, smiling cheerfully. Her bright expression soothes me first thing in the morning. Then I suddenly remember what happened last night. We…kissed here. I try not to think about it, but I still can remember the taste of her lips. Unable to meet her gaze, I avert my eyes.

Hina is incredibly cute indeed. But, why is her face so close to mine…!?

“If you don’t get up soon…I won’t give you breakfast.”

“Eh…!? I-I get it…!”

“Fufufu.”

So, today’s breakfast is miso soup and omurice made by Hina.

I sit next to her as we eat together.

“……”

Hina is sitting really close to me that our shoulders are almost touching. She is happily eating her omurice.

It’s just a simple breakfast, yet it tastes so good. This kind of ordinary, everyday life…it feels so nice.

Come to think of it…I notice that Hina’s loungewear and makeup are on my desk.

She’s not running away from home, so why did she even bring all that? Also, even though she brought her loungewear, why is she still wearing my shirt? Hina is still as defenceless around me as back then…but back then and now feels completely different.

More importantly…with that oversized shirt, her bra strap is almost visible.

But she doesn’t seem to care at all…

“Hmm? What’s wrong, Kanata?”

“It’s nothing. Ah, Hina, you’re eating your own hair…”

“Eh? Really?”

You didn’t even realize…? Idiot.

Then, Hina casually hands me a hair tie.

“Yeah, yeah…”

“Hehe, you know what I mean without me having to say it~”

“Shut up~”

Hina turns her back to me, and I tie her hair up for her.

Now that I think about it, I used to do this a lot when we were kids.

I’m pretty sure Mom was the one who taught me how to do it since Hina would always say, ‘Tie my hair up!’ Hina’s long black hair smells really nice. I never realized it when I was younger, but I guess I’ve always liked long black hair.

I find myself staring at Hina’s back.

“Ah! A ponytail~”

“Ah…”

“Hehe, this brings back memories~ I don’t usually do ponytails…so, how is it?”

“Eh? How is what?”

“I’m asking if it’s cute, dummy Kanata!’

“Ah, yeah…it’s cute, Hina.”

“Too slow! You should’ve said ‘cute’ right away! Dummy Kanata!”

“Sorry about that…”

“Hmph!”

“Sorryyy~”

Why is she so angry…?

Then suddenly, Hina casually pinches my side.

“Ouch!”

……

“Thanks for the meal. It was really delicious, Hina.”

“Glad to hear that.”

After finishing breakfast with Hina, I quickly get ready for school.

I’m happy that she came over, but unfortunately, it’s time to go to school.

If Hina goes to the same school as me…we can walk to school together. But that kind of dreamlike scenario isn’t going to happen.

When I change into my uniform and step out of the room, Hina who is still in her loungewear waves at me.

“Aren’t you going to school, Hina?”

“Me? Ah, I have something to do today. More importantly, Kanata, if you don’t hurry, you’ll be late.”

“Alright, see you later, Hina.”

“Yeah! Ah, wait! Your collar!”

With a bright smile, Hina casually fixes my collar.

“I-I’m heading out!”

“Take care, Kanata!’

“Y-Yeah.”

Just as I leave the house, I received a message from Hina on Line.

‘I’ll always be by your side, so cheer up, Kanata!’

‘Yeah.’

‘Something good is definitely going to happen today! Believe me! Hehe.’

‘Thanks, Hina.’

“……”

I try my best to not think too much about it, but…why is Hina always so kind to me? She’s always there for me, even when I was at my lowest. Even though I didn’t say anything to her, she gave me the same smile as back then and comforted me.

Even now, I still don’t understand why she goes out of her way to do that for me.

“Ah, look! It’s the cheater. Scumbag~”

“Hah…stop it, Saito.”

“Hahaha! You’re mad! What will you do if you get angry…? What can you even do, Kanata Miyauchi? A worthless cheater who hurt Umi…I just can’t stand the fact that you’re still coming to school like nothing happened.”

“So, you just want to keep bullying me?”

“Exactly! Hahaha! You’re pretty sharp! Until Umi’s heart heals, you’ll be spending a nice, fun school life with us, Kanata.”

…they just want to bully me.

I’ve known all along that they are nothing but scumbags. But unfortunately, I don’t have anything to turn this situation around. My classmates, even Umi, are all whispering behind my back, calling me a ‘cheater’…no matter what I do, there is no way for me to clear up this misunderstanding.

There is nothing more to say, so I just take my seat.

“……”

Then, I secretly check Umi’s social media…she has uploaded a photo taken at a fancy restaurant with someone.

The caption reads, ‘I was really sad when my ex cheated on me, but someone even better came along to comfort me♡’

I don’t even know where to start with this.

Kitagawa Umi…she an incredible woman in so many ways.

The photo doesn’t show the other person’s face, but it’s probably Saito, right?

Her social media isn’t just filled with pictures from fancy restaurants, but there are also photos of expensive wallets, earrings, and other gifts she has received. Things that seem way too expensive for a high school student to afford.

Seems like while I was busy working part-time…she was having fun with Saito without anyone knowing.

Moreover—

No, that’s enough. I should stop thinking about Umi.

“Alright, alright! Everyone, take your seats. We have a new transfer student today, so be quiet!”

“Eh!? A transfer student!?”

“A transfer student? Is it a girl!?”

“Yamada, shut up~”

All of my classmates are excited when our homeroom teacher mentioned about a transfer student.

Meanwhile, Umi is still glued at her smartphone, not paying any attention.

“Come in~”

“Yes! Nice to meet you all!!! I’m Mitsuki Hina! I’m looking forward to be in this class!”

Eh? Hina…? Didn’t she say she had plans today…?

For some reason, Hina walks right into our classroom. Why…? My mind goes completely blank when I see her.

“Well then, Mitsuki’s seat will be…”

“Sensei!”

“Yes?”

“I want to sit next to Kanata! Is that seat free?”

“Ah, let’s see…yes, it’s free. That’s fine, right, Miyauchi?”

“Y-Yes!”

I said so without thinking.

“Alright then, Mitsuki, you can sit next to Miyauchi.”

“Yay!”

Hina sits down beside me, smiling brightly.

Why is she here…?

For a moment, I thought that I might be dreaming and rub my eyes.

“Thank you for letting me sit next to you, Kanata~!”

“Ah, y-yeah…”

I still can’t fully process what’s happening.

Hina is actually wearing our school’s uniform.

“Fufufu~♪”

Could this be what Hina meant when she said something good is going to happen today…!?

Hahhh…!?