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 72
Episode 72: Promise
―Huh, are we going to kiss…?
Seeing Misaki clearly waiting for a kiss, I gulped nervously.
It’s only just now that I’ve received a response from Misaki, and we can barely say we’ve started dating.
And yet, are we already going to kiss…?
Misaki may be a bit of a spoiled brat, but I always thought she had a strong sense of morals.
That’s why it’s surprising that she’s already trying to kiss me.
But― shouldn’t embarrass her here.
“―”
Gently grabbing her shoulders, Misaki’s body trembles.
She’s so tense it’s obvious she’s quite nervous.
Am I pushing her too hard…?
As I ponder that thought―
“……”
―Suddenly, I feel a gaze from behind.
Instinctively turning around, I see little Kokoa sitting up in bed, staring at us with innocent eyes.
… Since when has she been awake…?
“Kokoa, did you wake up?”
I consciously use a soft tone as I ask the little angel.
“Eh!? Kokoa-chan!?”
Misaki must not have noticed Kokoa, probably because my body blocked her view. She appears surprised as she moves away from me and looks towards the bed.
Kokoa, who has caught our attention, cheerfully raises her right hand.
Given how aware she seems, she must have been up for a while.
Ordinarily, Kokoa doesn’t wake up easily, but she likely stirred in response to Misaki’s tearful voice. She was crying quite loudly, and if it’s her beloved Misaki, it’s not surprising that Kokoa woke up.
“Kokoa, was being good…!”
Kokoa emphasizes, wanting to convey that she wasn’t being a nuisance.
She probably wants praise.
Misaki might have picked up on her demeanor from her voice, and perhaps she was trusting me and waiting.
Even though she’s young, she’s a clever child.
In any case, I can’t kiss her in front of my younger sister, so I distance myself from Misaki and approach Kokoa.
I thought she might want to be picked up when I got closer.
Kokoa stretches out her arms wide and gazes at my face, her expression sparkling.
“Stay still.”
Although I hadn’t planned to pick her up, if she asks, I can’t refuse. So, I wrap my arms around her small frame.
Lifting her slowly to avoid any mishaps, I settle onto the bed and place Kokoa on my lap.
“If you’re awake, I’m glad you called out.”
Or rather, I wanted you to call out.
If we had continued without noticing Kokoa’s gaze and kissed… well, it would have been quite awkward.
And it wouldn’t be suitable educationally either.
“Hmm~?”
Perhaps because I stroked her head while speaking, Kokoa squints her eyes in contentment.
It seems she’s completely absorbed in the sensation of being petted.