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 - Chapter 45: Promise

“I can’t compete with him… with that teacher.”

Riku, who had been quietly listening to the earlier conversation, sighed on Shizuku’s lap.

The reason he couldn’t compete was the difference in their character as men.

The numerous statements that seemed unlike a teacher. If other teachers had heard such things, it wouldn’t be strange for him to be condemned. Yanagida-sensei must understand that given his position.

However, those statements come from acknowledging Shizuku’s efforts and thinking about what’s best for the students.

It was only natural for Riku to fall into such thoughts.

“Oh, Riku-kun, did you think the same?”

“Shizuku, you too…?”

“Yes, since Yanagida-sensei is the student council advisor, I have many opportunities to interact with him. Every time, I feel the same way as you.”

“…Ah, just when I said I would support you, this happens. I feel pathetic.”

“Fufu, don’t be so hard on yourself. Yanagida-sensei has his own charm, and you have your own charm, you know?”

With a picturesque smile, Shizuku gently stroked Riku’s head as he lay on her lap. Her touch was slow and soothing.

“Sorry about that.”

“In our future, we’ll be supporting each other, right? Instead of apologies, I’d be happier with words of gratitude.”

“…Then, thank you.”

As Shizuku wished, Riku expressed his gratitude. As he looked up, he saw Shizuku’s beautiful face.

“But! How long will I be on your lap—”

He finally realized that he had been lying on her lap all this time.

Women generally have less physical strength compared to men. It’s natural that her legs would become sore.

Yanagida-sensei had just told them not to do anything indecent. With those two reasons in mind, Riku tried to quickly sit up, but…

“…I, I still want to do this.”

Shizuku placed her hand on his chest, gripping tightly to prevent him from getting up.

She wanted to make the most of this time. She wanted to stay like this for a little longer.

“N-no… Didn’t the teacher say not to do anything indecent? We were given a pass, so it’s only natural that we should stop this, right?”

“It’s not that… What he meant was, d-d-d-don’t engage in s-sexual activities…”

“Wha-!? What are you saying!?”

What came out of Shizuku’s mouth was shocking enough to make Riku jump.

“This is the student council room, a place used by others as well, right…? If… if we engage in… that kind of activity, it will become… dirty… So, we should do that… in an appropriate place…”

Shizuku’s face turned a fascinating shade of red. There was no doubt she was imagining a certain activity with Riku, the man in front of her.

There was not even a trace of the usual stoicness of Shizuku, who continued to stammer from embarrassment.

“I get it already… If you say any more, I’ll get embarrassed too…”

“Geez… It’s because you made me say embarrassing things…”

“I didn’t mean to make you say that…”

“I… I don’t have any immunity to this kind of conversation, so let’s stop talking about it… Riku-kun, you feel the same way, right?”

“Well… yeah.”

“Th-that vague response… Could it be that you have some experience, Riku-kun!?”

“Huh!? No way! I’ve never even been in a relationship with anyone!”

“Ahem. Well, that’s fine then…”

Shizuku coughed to regain her composure, trying to somehow cool her heated cheeks.

[If I am going to have my first experience, it’s better if my partner is also inexperienced.]

It’s not strange at all to have such feelings if it’s with someone you like.

“Um, Shizuku… Since we’re on this topic, you’re my first for everything, like having my head on your lap, holding hands like lovers, and kissing…”

“…I-I’m the same… that’s why.”

Realizing Shizuku’s feelings, he confessed while feeling embarrassed. In return, She did the same.

“…”

“…”

Silence followed…

They couldn’t speak even if they wanted to. In this strange sensation, they just stared at each other.

“I, um… I’ll get up now!”

He was still lying on her lap. As he was being looked down on from above, the silence turned into embarrassment.

Feeling defeated by the embarrassment, Riku tried to sit up.

“Wait.”

With those words, Shizuku restrained  Riku’s shoulder, stopping his movement.

“I haven’t told you my request yet, Riku-kun…”

“I’d prefer if we could talk about that after I sit up…”

“Please bear with it for a little longer… I can’t muster the courage unless we’re like this.”

“C-courage?”

She also had a reason for putting his head on her lap. It’s not just a single reason.

“We haven’t gone out together even once since we got this close, right?”

“…Yeah, that’s true.”

“So… this weekend… I want to go on a date with you.”

“A date? …A date!?”

Riku found the word unexpected. When he looked back at Shizuku, she averted her gaze. Her ears were as red as if they were burnt.

“Is it… not okay?”

“N-no, it’s not like that!?”

“If you have something to do, you can say no… It can’t be helped.”

Shizuku shows concern for Riku, but her face is clearly clouded. The aura of not wanting to be refused is seeping out.

Against such Shizuku, Riku had no choice but to express his true feelings.

“Of course I want to go… I love you, Shizuku…”

“Then… will you go on a date with me?”

“If it’s okay with you, Shizuku… I’ll adjust my schedule too.”

“Y-yes! Thank you, Riku-kun…”

The moment they agreed on a date, Shizuku showed a blooming smile as if her greatest wish had come true.

Her sharp canine teeth were visible, and an expression that only Riku could see appeared on her face.