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 137

Episode 137: A Good Way to Mediate

“Hehe ♪”

As we headed to my house in Sasagawa-sensei’s car, Misaki, sitting next to me in the back seat, let out a delighted laugh.

“You seem happy.”

“Of course! I get to stay over at Raito-kun’s house♪”

Misaki said this without the slightest attempt to hide her joy, her face entirely relaxed. 

She was as clingy as ever.

“I’m sorry, Shirai-san. My sister is being selfish…”

Hearing our conversation, Sasagawa-sensei, who was driving, apologized. 

From her sensible perspective, it probably seemed like her little sister was being unreasonable and causing trouble for me.

Well, how people perceive such situations depends on the individual.

“Please don’t worry. I consider it an honor as her boyfriend that she wants to spend time with me.”

Although Misaki can be quite needy, I’ve never found her affection burdensome. 

In fact, I find it endearing and adorable.

While it might be problematic if she became excessively selfish, she understands that Kokoa comes first for me. 

As long as she doesn’t inconvenience others, I don’t mind indulging her.

“Raito-kun is so kind and understanding.” 

Misaki said, pouting slightly, likely annoyed at her sister’s interruption.

Fortunately, Kokoa was asleep. 

If she’d been awake, Misaki’s reaction might have lowered her standing in Kokoa’s eyes. 

Kokoa adored Sasagawa-sensei and wouldn’t think kindly of anyone showing hostility toward her.

…Should I explain this to Misaki to curb her antagonism toward her sister?

—The thought crossed my mind, but since Misaki’s thought process can be unpredictable, she might misinterpret it entirely. 

It’s better not to stir things up unnecessarily.

“If you keep taking advantage of his kindness, you might lose his affection.”

Sasagawa-sensei said mercilessly.

“Ahh…!”

Misaki clutched her chest as if physically hurt by the remark. 

Judging by her reaction, she knew there was truth in it. 

Sasagawa-sensei could be surprisingly blunt with her younger sister.

Still, she probably said it out of concern.

“…Fine, I won’t make you dinner anymore.”

Misaki retaliated, clearly intent on giving as good as she got.

“That’s just unfair…!” 

Sasagawa-sensei quickly retorted, clearly alarmed. 

Losing out on Misaki’s cooking seemed to be a genuine concern for her.

Misaki, now beaming, flashed an innocent smile.

“Well, you started it, Sis. Besides, I think it’s about time you learned to cook for yourself.”

Misaki wasn’t wrong, but… Kokoa wouldn’t take this lightly. 

If Misaki caused Sasagawa-sensei to stop coming over, Kokoa would definitely hold it against her.

Though I thought these things privately, I decided not to voice them since Kokoa was still asleep.

Instead—

“I don’t like it when sisters fight.” 

I murmured, finding words that wouldn’t seem biased toward either side but would still encourage Misaki to behave.

Hearing this, Misaki immediately quieted down and began watching my expressions carefully. 

Seeing her become more subdued, I reached out to pat her head, indulging her just a bit.