Although She's a Beautiful Student Council President Who Maintains Her Coolness Towards Everyone, She Wants to Act Spoiled and Lovesick Around Him, Who is Misunderstood by Everyone as a Delinquent

“Haa… why did you do something like this… You’re being too mean, Shizuku.”

“I’m not. Riku-kun, you asked me to go with you. ……”

On the way home, Riku-kun and I were walking back to the house while sharing an umbrella with each other. The rain never stopped, never intensified, and remained constant.

In the midst of it all, there was a slight gap between me and him. It was not an appropriate distance for sharing an umbrella. But, it couldn’t be helped. After all, Riku-kun and I weren’t in a relationship. I didn’t know how close I could get to him.

“….You better be ready for tomorrow. You were seen leaving together.”

“If that’s the case, then we should both be fine. There shouldn’t be anything to prepare for that’s more difficult than the library incident.”

“T-That’s true….So, Shizuku heard that story too.”

“Yes. It was a relief that the librarian didn’t know our names… But I’m really sorry about that time. I’m reflecting on it.”

If it came out that I, as the student council president, had pushed one of the boys down, our respective school lives would definitely end. Even if it was a misunderstanding, there was no doubt that I had pushed him down. As the librarian said, there was no doubt that it was something that could not be excused and caused trouble for …… Riku-kun.

“Well, don’t worry about it. I’m glad Shizuku didn’t get hurt that time.”

(Riku-kun, you are always this way. You should complain a little. ……)

No use crying over what’s done. Now, I feel like if I had quickly moved away from Riku-kun…I wouldn’t be feeling regretful like this.

I was now in a state of regret.

…I could only give one response to Riku-kun, who was kind enough to offer such kind words to me,

— Thank you.

“Thank you……”

“I don’t need to be thanked for it.”

“You really haven’t changed at all, have you? Like saying something like that out of nowhere…”

My heart leaped out of my chest with a thump. Just looking at Riku-kun’s profile made it hard to breathe.

“What do you mean by that?”

“Your kind personality.”

“I don’t quite get it, but…”

“….Well then, how do you explain the fact that you’re covering more area with the umbrella to shield me? Your shoulder is wet, you know…”

There was no way that Riku-kun would not have noticed that he was offering his umbrella to me. I expected Rhim, who was so kind to me, to take this action.

“I can’t let you get wet since I invited you like this. I don’t want you to catch a cold.”

“I’m saying that’s kind of you. And…I’ll return those same words to you.”

“Hmm?”

“I can’t let you get wet and catch a cold.”

“I’m glad to hear that, but the size of the umbrella makes it impossible.”

As he said, the umbrella was not very big ……. But that’s fine with me. I have a way to keep both of us dry if I do certain things.

“…If you hold me close,…. we won’t get each other wet.”

“T-that’s ……”

“Fufufu, Or would you prefer me to hug you first? You can choose whichever you like.”

To get closer to each other. That was the way to keep two people from getting wet. This way, their bodies will always be in contact with each other. … It was a good enough way to attack.

“I-I have one question, why all the assumptions about hugging or cuddling? Why don’t we just close the distance normally?”

“The decision was based on the size of the umbrella. Also, given your personality, you would act to get yourself wet again if I didn’t do this much, right?”

“…..”

Riku-kun was silent at my words. To be precise, there was no room for a rebuttal… However, what I said was just an excuse….

(I want to be hugged by Riku-kun… I want to hug you…) These were my true feelings.

“Hey, you’re not trying to sue me for sexual harassment, are you?”

“You’re so cautious. Don’t worry, I won’t sue you. This is just a way for both of us not to get wet,”

“That’s all well and good, but ….”

—Riku-kun’s right arm moved. He seems to have taken the choice to hold me close.

“Come on, can’t you hurry up?” “

“…… R-right.”

During this exchange, we were taking one step at a time toward home.

To make even one second more of this time ahead, I can’t afford to waste any more time now.

“Mou……. It can’t be helped.”

“……?!”

His hand came near my shoulder. At that time, I took Riku-kun’s hand and put it on my shoulder.

“Fufu. Getting flustered over something like this is just proof that you don’t understand how to treat a woman,”

“….M-my bad.”

The rough hands of a man touched my shoulder… and just that made my heart race.

“Riku-kun,…..”

“W-w-why are you leaning over there!?”

I found myself …. leaning my body against Riku-kun.

“Because despite all this, your shoulders are still wet.”

“……”

“I may have been invited by you, but I am the one borrowing your umbrella. I need to be responsible for it.”

I concentrated my nerves with my eyes closed, skillfully persuaded. This was a precious experience…not something that could be done anytime…. I could feel his hand on my shoulder and his body pressing against me…..

The body of the person I am thinking of…… its body temperature. All the elements accelerated my feelings.

(I don’t want to give it to anyone… Only Riku-kun…)

Such possessiveness enveloped my whole body and … I leaned my body even more towards Riku-kun.

“F-Feels like….you have become more forceful than before, Shizuku”

“…Speaking of which, Riku-kun, you’ve grown too much. You’re quite tall now, aren’t you?”

“177 cm….I think”

” When did you get so tall… You’re at least 20 centimeters taller than me”

“20 cm? I feel like Shizuku is a little taller though.”

“…Maybe it’s because I’m wearing loafers with heels.”

“With heels……? Oh, you have loafers like that?”

Riku-kun looked over the heeled loafers I was wearing and nodded in agreement.

“…Do you know, Riku-kun? The ideal height difference for a hug is 20cm.”