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 67
Episode 67: I Don’t Want to End This
“We’re not done talking yet, okay?”
“Huh…?”
When I called out to Misaki, who had been nuzzling against my face, her body tensed up in an instant.
Then, with an apprehensive look, she slowly raised her gaze to meet mine.
I had tried to be gentle because it seemed like it might come to this… but it seemed like it was pointless.
“No, well…I don’t think there’s any need to be scared, yeah.”
“That implied tone of speech is actually scary, you know…!”
Yeah, she seemed even more frightened now.
Well, maybe that was my fault.
I don’t think what I’m about to say is something Misaki should be afraid of.
But if I’m mistaken or overthinking it—I might end up hurting her.
On top of that, there is a possibility that she will feel uncomfortable or even dislike me.
So, I should handle this with care.
“Hmm, I’m struggling with how to bring this up…”
“A-Are you planning to… to suggest we end our fake relationship!?”
Misaki, perhaps feeling extremely negative, started to jump to outrageous conclusions.
Under normal circumstances, it wouldn’t lead to that conclusion, but Misaki must be emotionally overwhelmed right now, unable to make a calm judgment.
“—No, is it definite that we’ll end it?”
Suddenly, a thought occurred to me, and I muttered to myself.
What I’m about to do is to make it no longer “fake”.
In that sense, it might indeed end up being terminated.
“Haah…! You really do hate me after all…!”
It seemed like Misaki heard the words I muttered in reconsideration, as her expression turned once again to one of despair.
Tears welled up at the corners of her eyes, making me feel terribly sorry for what I had said.
“Sorry, the way I said that wasn’t good. Well, whether we end it or not is up to you.”
Because she’s the one who will decide.
“Then I won’t! I absolutely won’t!”
I still intended to continue the conversation, but Misaki vehemently grabbed onto it.
It seemed that Misaki really didn’t want to end this fake relationship.
While part of me felt happy about that, another part felt it was like being tied down.
Perhaps it’s because Misaki isn’t thinking things through, but from the perspective of someone trying to end this fake relationship, doubts arise about whether it’s really okay to cut ties completely.
However, at this point, it’s probably better not to back down.