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 44

Episode 44: A Happy Couple

“……”

After being released from the questioning, Misaki didn’t let go of my arm. Even now, after finishing lunch, she clung to my arm in the tent, resting her head on my shoulder.

It was a bit overwhelming to have her clinging to me in her swimsuit.

“Haha… you’re quite attached, aren’t you?”

Smiling at Misaki, who wouldn’t let go, Sasagawa-sensei seemed to laugh helplessly.

As the chaperone during the questioning, Sasagawa-sensei was also called in, so she knows the situation. Knowing the reason for Misaki’s clinginess to her sister, she probably won’t say anything more about it.

“Well, you’ve been through a scary experience… can’t be helped, I guess.”

That’s the answer, and it comes from Suzumine-san, who has been silently watching us for a while. Even though she’s sitting next to Sasagawa-sensei, for some reason, she has been staring at us.

It’s embarrassing to be stared at in this situation…

What on earth is she thinking right now?

As for Kokoa, she’s enjoying a nap carefreely. Sasagawa-sensei is giving her a knee pillow, and she’s sleeping soundly.

Honestly, I envy her a bit.

“Misaki, don’t you want to go into the sea?”

“Not right now…”

We’ve been like this for about two hours, so I tried talking to her, but it seems Misaki wants to stay like this. It’s probably because her mental state is affected by the guys who tried to hit on her.

It’s a bit regrettable for Suzumine-san, who seems to want to go into the sea, but for now, I’ll prioritize Misaki.

“Well then, let’s just take it easy.”

“Mm…”

When I gently pat her head, Misaki closes her eyes, looking content. Thanks to helping her, I felt that she became even more attached.

Being pampered like this, I don’t feel bad at all.

“Naturally patting her head…”

“Even though we’re here, they don’t mind at all…”

While Sasagawa-sensei and Suzumine-san are talking quietly while watching us, let’s just not mind them.

I can more or less imagine what they’re talking about. Anyway, now it’s more important to soothe Misaki.

—Damn, it’s embarrassing, though.

“Hey, Rairo-kun…”

“Hm?”

Called by my name, I turn my gaze back to Misaki. She’s looking at me with moist eyes.

“From now on, can I keep relying on you…?”

That probably means relying on me to protect her from other guys.

“Yeah, please do.”

Originally, I took on the role of a fake boyfriend to protect Misaki from the boys around her. Even from now on, I will continue to be her breakwater and not let other guys lay a hand on her.

“Hehe…”

When I nod, Misaki seems very pleased, and she tightens her grip on the arm she’s holding.

—Even though we’re originally a fake couple, to anyone’s eyes, we probably look like a real couple by now.