I became the boyfriend of the school's madonna, who had turned down numerous confessions, but somehow, without realizing it, I wasn't just playing a role anymore - Chapter 111

Episode 111: As Expected

“Phew… I’m tired…”

As I entered the house, a wave of exhaustion hit me, and I let out a sighed.

Today felt unusually long.

That just means there were a lot of things that happened.

“Misaki, I hope they get home safely and get along…”

I’m a little worried.

I feel like Misaki views Sasagawa-sensei as an enemy.

Well, maybe I did something to make her feel that way…

Since I admire Sasagawa-senseo, I need to be careful not to create misunderstandings in the future…

“—You’re late, aren’t you?”

As I was taking off my shoes, I suddenly heard someone call out to me.

I thought she was already asleep…

“Mom—why are you holding Kokoa?”

Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw my mother in pajamas, with Kokoa in her arms.

Kokoa was pressing her face against my mother’s chest, so she was probably asleep.

“It was hard, you know? She was crying and screaming because you weren’t there. Then, just now, she cried herself to sleep.”

Mom seemed to be just as tired as I was and said this with a sigh.

I couldn’t hide my surprise at her words.

“Seriously… she usually never wakes up once she’s asleep…”

“She might have sensed instinctively that Raito wasn’t here. By the way, it’s past the last train, and I heard a car earlier, so did Misaki’s parents give you a ride?”

My mother didn’t hand Kokoa over to me but asked me a question she was curious about.

“No, Sasagawa-sensei gave me a ride.”

“Sasagawa-sensei? Why?”

Come to think of it, I hadn’t told her that Misaki is Sasagawa-sensei’s sister.

She probably doesn’t see the connection.

“Misaki is Sasagawa-sensei’s sister.”

“Ah~, that makes sense…! I thought they looked similar! So that’s why I thought you might be dating her!”

My mother nodded repeatedly as if she was convinced.

There was one thing I couldn’t help but notice.

“So, what do you mean…?”

“Well, you were attracted to Sasagawa-sensei, weren’t you? So I thought maybe you decided to date Misaki because she looks a lot like her.”

“……”

It seems I underestimated my mother.

I never thought she’d notice…

“It’s not like that. I’m dating Misaki because she’s attractive in her own right. Make sure you don’t say anything like that to Misaki, okay?”

No matter how you think about it, the hostility towards Sasagawa-sensei would only grow in Misaki’s mind.

Plus, it would create unnecessary misunderstandings.

“I wouldn’t say that. But still, I see…”

I wonder what she finds so enlightening.

The translation is:

It seems like it would be a hassle to ask, so I won’t bother asking.

“Sorry, but could you wait a little longer? I’ll take a shower right away.”

I really want to take a bath, but I can’t disturb my mother who has work tomorrow, so I have no choice.

“There are things we need to talk about, like why you were out this late and how you lost track of time until the last train was gone, but I suppose it’s fine. You probably understand without me saying it.”

I think she already said that.

Even though I think so, I’m relieved that it doesn’t seem like I’m being nagged about it.

“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to handle it properly.”

“Not something you can say after missing the last train and getting a ride from your girlfriend’s older sister, huh?”

“Ugh…”

I can’t argue with that.

Even though Misaki stopped me, it was my choice to stay.

“Just be careful not to make the other party’s parents your enemies~”

With that, my mother went back to the living room, still holding Kokoa.

Even without being told, I already know that…

As I went to the changing room with a bit of dissatisfaction, I received a message from Misaki asking if she could come over tomorrow morning.

Well, given the situation, I expected her to say that—so I sent her an okay sticker, knowing it’s better not to make her wait too long.