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 2

Episode 2: From Friend to Fake Boyfriend.

“――Isn’t it fine? Let’s stroll together.”

“I’ve already refused multiple times already, haven’t I…!”

In the center of the crowd, forming a circle, there was a familiar girl. It seemed that she was being bothered by two flashy guys who appeared to be college students.

“Don’t be so cold~. Come on, wandering around the festival alone must be lonely, right?”

“I’m waiting for someone!”

The girl being approached, Kuroyuki-san, wearing a yukata that made her more charming than her school uniform, had her left hand grabbed by one of the guys, tears welling up in her eyes. She seemed frightened by the persistent man.

Well, I can’t just ignore this.

If someone else would step in, that would be great, but with so many people watching, it seemed no one wanted to get involved.

Well, I understand that feeling.

If they weren’t acquaintances, I probably wouldn’t get involved either.

“――Sorry, I kept you waiting.”

Holding Kokoa securely to avoid any danger, I entered the circle with a bright atmosphere, joining in with a smile. As a result, everyone’s attention turned to me.

“Shirai-kun…?”

Kuroyuki-san’s beautiful eyes captured my figure, shaking noticeably. It seemed her tense expression had relaxed a bit upon seeing someone she knew.

“What’s up, buddy?”

“We’re in the middle of something, can’t you see?”

With the interference, the college students glared at me with hostility.

 As I let go of Kuroyuki-san’s hand during this, I handed Kokoa to her.

I turn to face the flashy guys, with the two behind me.

“Excuse us, she promised to spend time with us.”

Whether we had made such a promise or not, there was no way for them to verify it. 

As long as the person Kuroyuki-san was waiting for here doesn’t show up here I should be able to handle this.

“Is he your boyfriend?”

Without putting it into words, the flashy guys deliberately asked.

It might be an important matter to them.

…Can’t be helped.

“Yeah, that’s right . We’re going on a festival date.”

If I tried to deceive or deny now, it was clear they wouldn’t back down. So, I decided to pretend to be her boyfriend.

I’ll apologize to Kuroyuki-san later.

“Huh? A plain guy like you is her boyfriend? “

“Haha! There’s no way you guys are a match at all!”

Seems like the flashy guys doubted me.

Well, that’s natural.

 Even from my perspective, I don’t match with Kuroyuki.

“――He’s a wonderful person…! I love him, so please don’t make fun of him!”

As the playboy guys were mocking me and laughing, suddenly Kuroyuki-san entwined her arm with mine.

She’s smart, so she probably read the situation and decided to pretend that we’re in a relationship.

Then she glared at the playboys.

That’s something the normally gentle Kuroyuki-san would never do.

…That’s good.

It’s as if she’s angry at them for making fun of her boyfriend.

The playboys took a step back, not expecting the gentle Kuroyuki-san to glare at them.

I didn’t miss the fact that they had changed from an aggressive posture to a passive one.

“Alright, is it about time we go? I’d rather not attract too much attention and end up dealing with the police.”

I say this while directing my gaze around as if to say, “Take a look at our surroundings.” The playboy guys, lured by my gaze, turn their attention to the surroundings.

“Huh, when did we start getting this much attention…!?”

It seems they just realized the current situation.

Or rather, were they not aware even with this many people around? They must have been really absorbed in Kuroyuki-san.

“Hey, this is bad…!”

“Yeah, let’s get out of here…!”

Realizing that they are the center of attention, the playboy guys quickly made their escape. It’s fortunate that they are easily intimidated.

“Kuroyuki-san, thanks for carrying my sister. Is it okay if we move to a different place?”

I ask while receiving my little sister, turning my gaze to the surroundings again.

It’s not feasible for us, who claimed to be a couple, to disband amidst such attention.

It’s better to move to a different location first.

Whether my intention got across or not, she nodded slightly.

Since she seems to be waiting for someone, I’ll ask her to contact that person later.

After moving to a less crowded place…

“Thank you for helping.”

Kuroyuki-san was the first to speak.

“We just happened to be there, so don’t worry about it. Anyway, about pretending to be your boyfriend—”

“Onee-chan are niini your boyfriend!?”

“――Huh!?”

Just as I was about to apologize for lying earlier, Kokoa unexpectedly asks Kuroyuki-san.

 Her eyes were sparkling, clearly filled with anticipation. 

As expected, a young child can’t seem to understand that that was a lie told that way.

“Kokoa, it’s not true. We’re not dating.”

Misunderstandings can be troublesome later. 

Thinking so, I immediately corrected her.

However…

“Is that so…?”

With slightly saddened eyes, Kokoa gazed at Kuroyuki-san. Reading the atmosphere,

Kuroyuki-san, with a troubled expression, glanced around.

And…

“S-Shirai-kun was trying to cover it up out of embarrassment. We are, in fact, a couple.”

Slightly avoiding eye contact with Kokoa, she said something unbelievable.

“Hey…!? What――!”

I unintentionally let out words of disbelief.

“Oh…!? Niini’s girlfriend-san…!”

However, my voice was drowned out by Kokoa’s excitement.

Kokoa?

Why do you believe in Kuroyuki-san, whom you just met, more than your big brother?

“Onee――yup…neene~! What’s your name?”

Kokoa, seemingly very interested, asked persistently.

She’s usually shy around people, but she hasn’t been this assertive since Sasagawa-sensei. 

Kuroyuki-san and Sasagawa-sensei have a similar atmosphere, and perhaps they are overla

“Um… Nice to meet you again, I’m Misaki Kuroyuki. Is Kokoa-chan okay?”

“N! I’m Kokoa, Kokoa!”

“Nice to meet you, Kokoa-chan.”

“Nice to meet you~!”

The two quickly became friends, introducing themselves brightly.

Yeah… What should I do?

If tell the truth later, Kokoa will cry like crazy, won’t she?