After Practicing S*x With My Childhood Friend I Don’t Even Like, I Started Becoming Popular With Beautiful Girls. However, for Some Reason, My Childhood Friend Starts Acting Cold - Chapter 35 - I Love Her So Much!

Chapter 35 – I Love Her So Much!

Tachibana Ai has never been a very social person.

Even though he barely managed to attend school, he naturally became a recluse.

He had distanced himself, even from his trusted family members, as if he were running away.

But for the Tachibana boy, that darkness, which he has shut himself into a shell, is not peaceful either…

Day by day he was getting more and more anxious about the future… Am I really going to stay like this? The questions he asked himself increased.

——I can’t keep going on like this.

He really wants a friend.

He wants to talk to girls.

He really wishes he could have a girlfriend.

So he decided to be different after high school.

Yes, for example, if he could go to the same school as his sister, the person he admires, and follow her respectful back, then…

On the first day of school, he made up his mind.

The boy met his destiny.

It was what we call love at first sight. His first love.

At that moment, his heart, which had been full of motivation and momentum, went out of control.

A lightning-fast confession right from the starting line.

And then…

‘Okay.’

The thought has borne fruit.

His first girlfriend.

This is exactly what it feels like to ascend to heaven.

He was instantly ecstatic.

This is where his life starts to shine.

But the sooner it started, the sooner it ended.

‘I’m sorry. Goodbye.’

A sharp turnaround.

It was only for a moment that he could reach the moon in the sky.

The words were uttered clumsily, but her words seemed to be filled with her own conflicts, something was burning in the depths of her eyes as if they were flickering, and her hands were tied tightly together as if she was holding her anxious heart.

No wonder it ended up like this.

Conversation was not at all easy between two people who didn’t know each other.

The distance between them has always been less than that of ordinary friends.

Even so, there must have been something to be done.

But what can a boy with no communicative skills try to do?

He didn’t really know what a lover was supposed to do.

They didn’t get to do anything that would be considered a relationship.

Her decision was a quick one.

Maybe it was her own kindness.

This relationship itself, which was only a one-sided love at first sight, had been established because of her kindness——

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“So, while you were lost in love, everyone else formed groups. In the end, your high school debut failed. I guess that’s how you became a loner?”

“Yes…. That’s how it is…”

“Is everything fine with the girl?”

“She’s cute and she’s very popular.”

“Hmmm.”

Idiot. You’re an idiot.

But I don’t hate it!

“So? How is it?”

“Eh?”

The boy looked up, not understanding the question’s intent.

“Do you still love your girlfriend~? That’s what I mean~”

Himesaki added to make up for the lack of words.

Nice follow-up.

What the hell is this? Sounds like a middle-aged couple.

“Tha-that’s…”

“Because you’re in love, you can’t move forward, right~?”

“…Yes. Maybe, I think so.”

The Tachibana boy nodded as if he had given up.

In short, it’s a lingering feeling.

As long as that exists, he can’t move on to what’s next.

He probably can’t even think about making friends.

“But you see, it was love at first sight. It’s my first love. I still like her. That’s for sure. In fact, my feelings are growing stronger… I love her so much!”

The boy grunted, his voice straining.

This may be more than just a lingering feeling.

His feelings are burning as if firewood had been kindled.

In retrospect, they didn’t have a decisive falling out.

Maybe they can even get back together…

I would like to help if I can.

As a student council officer, as a senpai and as a future brother…!

But for that we need to dig a little deeper into the story.

But… I got a bad feeling about this…

“Hey, hey, could it be that the person Tachibana-kun likes is~ Kohaku~chan~?”

Ah…

“Eh… Tha-that’s right, but… How does senpai know…?”

“Ehehe~ Just somehow~ Maybe it’s a woman’s intuition~”

I knew it…

From my point of view, I already knew what to expect.

Calling the first year’s little devil, Saiai Kanade, a bitch.

Meanwhile, he remains completely smitten with Himesaki, his heart unwavering despite his affectionate demeanor.

Her sister is the student council president, Tachibana Ruri-senpai.

There is only one candidate left.

The first year Angel.

——She’s much more innocent, beautiful, pretty and angelic than a bitch like you!

Well, that barely applies, what’s cute about Kohaku is just her face, you know?

And Kohaku, what were you doing…

In terms of timing, I think it was around the time of my argument with Kohaku in her room.

It seems that I’m destined to be thoroughly manipulated by my childhood friend throughout this high school life.

So troublesome.

I grabbed the boy’s shoulders with both hands.

“Then you come to the welcome party.”

“Eh…? No, I… I’m not in the mood to do that…”

“So you’re going to do this forever? Are you going to finish high school in agony?”

“That’s…”

“The welcome party will also be attended by Nekomura Kohaku. It’s a perfect opportunity, isn’t it? Settle things there.”

To encourage him, I grabbed the boy’s small body and made eye contact…

“Don’t worry. You already have friends who will grieve with you if you get hurt. You’re not alone anymore. I can assure you of that.”

Himesaki also agreed and enthusiastically raised a victory pose to show her support.

I’m used to being made to cry by Kohaku, after all.

The Tachibana boy with Kohaku-related problems is already my worthy friend and comrade.

Encouraged by Himesaki, the boy’s expression tightened as if he had made up his mind.

“…O-okay. I’ll try again…!”

“Yeah, that’s good.”

With this, although it feels a little different than senpai’s intention, the goal has been achieved.

The Tachibana boy will attend the welcome party.

I can’t even imagine Kohaku’s answer, but if something happens, I’ll do my best to sympathize with him.

But if not… Kohaku is going to have a genuine boyfriend…?

I can’t imagine it…

Along with a slight sense of guilt towards the boy, mixed feelings arose in me.

………

……

…

“Hmm? That over there is…”

On the way back to the student council room, Himesaki noticed a certain student and muttered.

“Oh… That girl.”

“That girl, too, right~?”

“Yeah.”

“Yoshi~!”

Himesaki rushed towards the student with full spirit.

The student is the dark-haired, eyes covered with bangs girl who visited our classroom.

She was walking alone in the corridor.

Her presence is so weak that I wouldn’t have noticed it if Himesaki hadn’t told me.

She is also one of the students who should attend the welcome party based on senpai’s research.

“Excuse me~ You’re Shirato Hisui-chan, right~?”

“Ah… Yes… You are… the person from the other day…”

“Yes~ I’m Himesaki Moeka~”

“Himesaki…senpai…”

Shirato stared blankly at Himesaki.

On closer inspection, I see that she is holding a lunch box in both hands, as before.

Perhaps Shin wasn’t caught again today. She’s still chasing after him, huh… As expected of a “Shin girl.”

I’ve asked Shin about this girl and what he does during lunch break, but he just keeps brushing me off.

“I-I’m sorry to have caused you trouble the other day…”

Shirato swayed her long black hair and bowed her head.

“It’s fine~ Right, Amakawa-kun~?”

“Yea-yeah. Right.”

Himesaki initiated the conversation, so I joined in.

I’m a bit uncomfortable dealing with this girl.

She’s a different type of person to Kohaku, I don’t know how to interact with her.

But this is a good opportunity.

“Um… Can I call you Shirato?”

“Yes…”

“So, Shirato, would you like to attend the upcoming welcome party for new students?”

“New students…welcome party…?”

“It will be amazing~! Lots of people get together and do all sorts of things~! It’ll be fun and you’ll make friends~!”

“Is, is that so…?”

Shirato placed her hand on her chin and lowered her head in deep thought.

“But… I-I’m sorry. I-I don’t think I’m suited for this… s-so, I’m sorry…”

Again Shirato bowed her head.

“Bu-but, Hisui-chan——”

“Himesaki.”

I stopped Himesaki’s attempt to persuade her.

Shirato’s judgment is probably not wrong.

She foresees that she will not fit in at the welcome party because of her personality.

She’s given up from the start.

Or she appears to have no interest in the first place.

There is no point in asking such people to do too much.

If there’s one thing I know about Shirato Husui, it’s this.

“Shirato, Shin will attend the welcome party.”

“Eh… Shin-ku——Utsui-senpai will attend?”

“Yeah. Well, Shin’s on the management side, so he’s got a job to do, so you might not be able to talk to him much, but… There’s a chance.”

“Is…that so…?”

With a small nod, Shirato lowered her head one last time.

“Thank you for taking the trouble to tell me. I’ll think about the welcome party.”

“I think the announcement will be out soon, so if you feel like it, check it out.”

“Yes. Thank you very much… Then, if you’ll excuse me.”

Slowly, Shirato turned on her heel and walked towards the first-year classroom.

This should be enough.

Even if I push too hard, she will surely leave.

The rest is for her to decide for herself.

Well, I did a lot of work today. And I got a lot done.

Before the lunch break is over, I have to hurry and report to senpai.

I want my praise…!