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 152

Episode 152: My Cute Girlfriend

Since it was the second time today, I braced my legs and caught Misaki as she jumped into my arms.

Then, I reached out and grabbed the slipping bath towel just in time, somehow managing to prevent her body from being fully exposed.

…Yeah, honestly, if I hadn’t stopped it, it might’ve turned into a very fortunate turn of events for me.A

But still, there’s no way I could just let that happen.

Even so… that one soft, womanly part that’s pressing against me feels even softer than usual…

“You scared of geckos…?”

“I don’t like reptiles…”

Still clinging tightly to me, Misaki answered with a trembling voice that matched her trembling body.

To me, it’s just an adorable baby gecko, but to Misaki and Sasagawa-sensei, it must be pure nightmare fuel.

People perceive things differently—and that’s perfectly valid.

“It’s okay now. You’re safe.”

She’d forgotten all about her earlier anger and was now just completely frightened.

I gently held her and stroked her head to calm her down.

Her hair was still slightly damp, and I’d never touched it like this before, so the sensation felt oddly new.

Her hair, usually silky and soft to the touch, felt even smoother with a bit of moisture.

Well, at least her anger’s gone—for now.

“If you leave your hair wet, you’ll catch a cold, and it’s not good for your hair either. You should dry it.”

I spoke in the kind of gentle tone I’d use with Kokoa, smiling as I encouraged Misaki.

Truth be told, I also really wanted her to put some clothes on already.

That exposed thigh and bare shoulder peeking out from the towel were seriously messing with my focus.

Most of all, the fact that her sister was still nearby made it all the more awkward to have her clinging to me like this.

“…The gecko…”

But Misaki just looked up at me with teary eyes.

Apparently, the baby gecko was still hanging right above the door—not that it was trying to ambush her or anything; it was just… there.

Still, it was enough to keep her from going back into the other room.

Who would ever imagine that the school’s beloved Madonna—the girl who’s had tons of guys confess to her—was terrified of a baby gecko?

Ever since we got closer, she’s shown me so many sides of herself.

“I’ll take you to the changing room.”

I couldn’t just leave her like this, so I decided to escort her to the dressing area.

Honestly, I’d rather ask Sasagawa-sensei to do it, but she was just as terrified of the gecko as Misaki, and I doubted she’d even be able to step out with it still there.

To avoid any misunderstandings, I planned to return to the living room the moment I dropped Misaki off.

“Okay… thank you.”

Misaki smiled gratefully and leaned into me.

It seemed like she just wanted to be pampered a bit—but did she forget we were on the way to the changing room?

Either way, her cuddling up to me while wearing nothing but a bath towel was just too much for my heart to handle.

Please… give me a break.