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

Episode 63: The School Madonna Notices Something

“I guess Mom is sharper than me, so it’s no use trying to hide it. So, what did she say?”

“……”

Sensing Misaki’s hesitation and wanting her to speak honestly, I asked gently, but she fell silent.

She’s probably struggling with whether to tell me or not.

Personally, I want her to tell me, but whether she chooses to speak or not is her freedom, so I decided to stay silent and wait.

Eventually—Misaki slowly began to speak.

“I was told about how being a fake couple isn’t good…”

It seems she decided to be honest.

“Well, from a parent’s perspective, that would make sense.”

Not many people would have positive thoughts upon hearing about fake couples. Especially from a parent’s point of view, it wouldn’t be surprising to feel like, ‘Why would they do such a thing?’.

Well, in Mom’s case, she might understand Misaki’s circumstances…

“The fact that she warned Misaki instead of me, does that mean she were able to see through the fact that our relationship started because of Misaki?”

Normally, she would say it to me as her son.

However, it’s strange that she’s saying it to Misaki, so I thought she must have figured out who’s the one who caused it.

However—

“No, I don’t think so… I told her everything, so Mother already knows the situation…”

Misaki said it’s different.

“Is that so? Then why did Mom say it to you?”

Since she seems to know something, I asked her directly.

“…I can’t say…”

But Misaki blushed slightly and avoided the question.

It seems there’s something behind this.

“Even when I’m with you, Misaki never seemed to slip up… Did she find out something about you while I wasn’t around?”

“No, it’s not that…”

Then why did Mom warn Misaki?

Seeing her like this, maybe it’s better to ask Mom about it later since Misaki doesn’t seem willing to talk now?

“More importantly… Mother said fake couples eventually break up, so it’s not good…”

Misaki redirected the conversation, seeming uneasy about continuing.

So, I switched my thoughts as well.

“Well, this relationship would probably end by high school graduation. I’m not smart enough to go to the same university as Misaki, and I’m not even sure if I’ll go to college at all.”

If we’re not in the same school, I won’t be able to deter the guys approaching Misaki.

So, naturally, this relationship will end.

If Misaki wants someone like me, she’ll have to find them in college.

“By teaching you, maybe we can both go to the same university from now on…?”

“Please spare me…”

It seems Misaki wants to take me to college with her.

But that’s impossible.

Our academic abilities and grades are completely different, and I won’t have time for that, especially since I have to take care of Kokoa.

“Choose a university based on your own capabilities… That’s the only way it’ll benefit you, Misaki. Otherwise, I won’t be able to face Sasagawa-sensei.”

“Mm… Raito-kun, you’re too serious…”

Probably because I rejected Misaki’s suggestions one after another, she looked downhearted.

But lowering the level of her desired university won’t truly benefit Misaki, so I can’t compromise on this.

Moreover—

“Since we’re not really dating, isn’t it weird to go that far?”

“—!”

As I expressed my thoughts, Misaki clearly seemed flustered.

She must have been pressed by Mom too, and she might feel guilty about the fake relationship.

“Don’t worry. From the beginning, Misaki said she couldn’t like me, and if you ever did, you told me not to confess. So, I’ve accepted that. Therefore, until graduation, I’ll—”

“Huh…?”

I tried to reassure Misaki to make sure she doesn’t feel burdened by the fake relationship.

However—contrary to my expectations, Misaki’s face turned pale as if all the blood had drained from it.

[Afterword]

Thank you for reading (*´▽｀*)

Thanks to everyone’s support,

I’m able to release my first original novel…!!

A foreign beauty called “The Solitary Flower” becomes my stepsister!?

A tsundere heroine clumsily shows her affection,

The sweet-and-sour romantic comedy begins!!

Title:

“When a Foreign Beauty, Known as the Solitary Flower, Becomes My Stepsister and Clumsily Shows Affection”
Release date is April 25th!!