After My Girlfriend Dumped Me and I Got Fired From My Job, I Was Picked up by a Yandere Blonde High School Girl With Big Breasts - Chapter 74

It Felt Like Our First Date in a Long Time

On a busy holiday in the bustling downtown area, I walked with Unma.

I just followed her lead. I had no idea where we were headed.

As I walked beside her and glanced at her profile, I almost started to delude myself. A wish crept up from the dark corner of my heart—I wanted to go back to being boyfriend and girlfriend, walking side by side like this every day… It was a powerful temptation. And a bad one.

I shook off the clinging urge.

No… no way. That’s not what this is about. Today I’m only here with Unma for a serious talk. Nothing more, nothing less. Don’t get it twisted.

The fact that I even had such a sleazy desire after sleeping with Kaede-chan was already a huge sin.

“Hey, Ryoma.”

“Wh-what?”

“Feels like our first date in forever, doesn’t it?”

“!!!!!!”

Huh… a date…?

Wait, hold on. Is this actually a date?

The word “date” shook my heart hard. And at the same time, Kaede-chan’s face floated into my mind.

My head turned into complete chaos, and I started feeling like I was doing something really wrong.

“Wait, hold on—this isn’t a date. I just want to have an important talk.”

“Hehe, why are you getting all shy, Ryoma? We’ve held hands and gone on tons of dates like this before.”

“…It’s not a date… Just let go of my hand for a sec.”

“Hehe.”

Squeeze

Unma kept holding my hand—in fact, she gripped it even tighter—and gave that seductive little giggle with a bewitching smile. The exact expression that matched every memory I had of her.

Old memories flooded in and dulled my thinking. I wanted to have a serious conversation, but I started feeling weird. Back then I would have just drowned in Unma like this, but not anymore. Get a grip.

This is definitely not a date. I refuse to accept it!

The place Unma brought me to was an insanely fancy-looking café.

Yeah, I’m probably the one paying. Every date we ever had, I paid for everything, so this time will be the same. No, it’s not even “probably”—it will be.

I got kicked out of my last place because I couldn’t pay rent, so obviously my wallet was in ice-age territory.

Kaede-chan gave me an absurdly huge salary, but I couldn’t accept it, so I left it with her. That meant my current cash situation was pretty sad.

Still, this time it should be enough… right? Probably. As a guy, I can’t let myself run out of money. That’s unforgivable.

“Why are you staring into your wallet like that? Relax—I’m paying today.”

“Huh?!?!?!?”

“Ugh, what’s with that over-the-top reaction?”

“…Sorry, I think I misheard. Can you say it again?”

“I said I’m paying.”

“———…………

?!?!?!?!?!?”

I was so shocked my eyes nearly popped out. I couldn’t believe my ears.

That super selfish Unma… was going to treat me…?

No… no way…!? That Unma? Impossible. No matter how far back I searched through seven years of dating memories, there was zero data of Unma ever paying.

“Y-you… are you really Unma…!?”

I lightly pinched her cheek to check.

STOMP!!

“Ow!!!!!!”

She stomped on the top of my foot with her high heel. It hurt like hell. This wasn’t a stomp—it felt like she stabbed me. I thought my foot was gonna get a hole in it.

Ughhh… I’ve had my foot stepped on before, and this pain is definitely Unma… no doubt it’s really her. It’s kind of pathetic that I can confirm her identity by how much it hurts when she steps on me.

“Just kidding~ It’s gonna be split, spli-iit.”

“…………”

Even if it’s split, that’s still a miracle coming from Unma. This is the first time she’s ever paid her own share.

“Come on, let’s go in already.”

Unma walked in briskly, and I followed, dragging my aching foot.

We sat at the farthest back table. It was quiet and seemed perfect for talking.

…Right, just talking. Absolutely do not let yourself get weird feelings, me.

Unma ordered a melon soda, and I ordered coffee.

“…So, Unma. I want to get straight to the important talk…”

“Mmm~ So good~”

…She’s not listening. She’s completely lost in her melon soda.

Unma stuffed ice cream into her cheek, pressed her hand against it, and made a blissful face. She looked cute. It was an expression I’d seen tons of times before. I used to pay for everything just to see that face. Of course I loved her. Even after breaking up, she hasn’t changed at all.

“Hey, Unma… the talk…”

“What? Don’t interrupt my melon soda time. It’s super delicious.”

She shot me a glare. Same old Unma who can’t resist sweets. Fine, I’ll wait until she finishes.

Just when I thought she was done, she ordered seconds and made me wait twice as long.

…Okay, now she’s finally finished. Time for the real talk.

“Unma, what do you mean by wanting to get back together? What’s your deal, showing up now? Explain it properly.”

“I already told you—there’s no one else but you. I need you.”

“That’s what I’m asking—why? You dumped me, didn’t you!? You said I was boring, you were sick of me, you never wanted to see my face again. What was all that about?

If you’re taking it back, then give me a reason that matches how serious it was, or I won’t be able to accept it!”

I ended up slamming my hand on the table—BAM!

Damn, I’m pissed. I was so hurt I could’ve cried, and here she is acting like nothing happened.

It’s frustrating and I hate admitting it, but I still love this woman. Because I love her, the anger won’t stop and I can’t hold it back.

Even if we somehow got back together, I wouldn’t be satisfied unless she explained this part clearly.

And here I am, the guy who’s basically cheating on Kaede-chan, acting like I have the right to be this mad. I’m the worst. I know I’m the worst, but I still couldn’t stop the intense emotions from spilling out.

Even when I laid my anger bare, Unma kept her calm, composed smile without flinching.

“Heh… asking for a reason every time you deal with a woman’s heart—you’ve still got a long way to go as a man.”

“…A woman’s heart…?”

“Yeah, a woman’s heart. If there’s a reason, that’s more than enough.”

…That’s it…?

No, that’s nowhere near enough. Is she seriously planning to end the whole serious talk with just “woman’s heart”?

People say a woman’s heart is as changeable as autumn skies, but there’s a limit, right? Does she really think she can convince me with just that?

Unma didn’t say anything more. Was this seriously it? Was the important talk really over? No way.

I need to hear more about this so-called woman’s heart. As her ex, I at least have the right to that much.

“…You said you found someone you liked, right? Did something happen with him?”

“Oh please, even I’m not so tactless that I’d talk about another guy with my ex.”

“…………”

Yeah, fair enough. If Unma had a new boyfriend, I wouldn’t want to hear a single word about him. It’s none of my business.

But still, I feel completely dodged. I didn’t learn anything. I came here to talk things out with her, but this was pointless.

Damn it, instead of clearing up the fog, it’s only gotten thicker. Maybe I should’ve just stayed home quietly… Too late for regrets now.

This whole time felt like a huge waste. I made the wrong choice. Honestly, I just want to go home now. I want to go back to Kaede-chan’s house.

…Huh? Go home?

…?

?

The woman I love came to see me. I’m here with the woman I love. And yet I want to go home?

I just confirmed a minute ago that I still love her?

I dated Unma for seven years. There were plenty of times I found her annoying or frustrating. She dragged me around and caused me endless trouble.

But never once did I feel unhappy about it. No matter what, I was happy.

This is the first time I’ve ever thought any of our time together was wasted, or that I wanted to leave.

For someone who always wished Unma would stay by my side no matter how angry she made me, this is a shocking situation. I can’t believe myself. My heart is churning with confusion and chaos.

Unma, who I loved so much. Unma, who I loved so deeply.

She’s right here in front of me, so close, and yet… I’m not feeling as happy as I thought I would.

Things that never used to bother me are starting to feel heavy. I don’t even really understand why.

Even though I’m with Unma, the one at the center of my heart is Kaede-chan.

No matter how wildly my heart rages, the world with Kaede-chan in it always feels so calm and comfortable.