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 79

Episode 79: Be Careful Not to Get Attacked

“W-What’s with that look…?”

When I looked at her in silence, Misaki gazed up at me with a scared expression.

She might not know what I want to say, but she can tell I have complaints.

“Are you staying?”

That’s what caught my attention.

Misaki said it so nonchalantly, but thinking logically, suggesting to stay over when we’re about to be alone as a couple is problematic.

Well, considering how natural she is―.

“But if I go home too late, they’ll get suspicious! If I say I’m staying over from the start, it’s safer…right?”

It seems she has no romantic intentions.

This pure-hearted girl, it’s a wonder she hasn’t been pushed down before.

“…Well, that’s fine.”

“That reaction totally doesn’t sound like you’re okay with it! If you have something to say, just say it…!”

Misaki tugged on my sleeve insistently.

I can’t tell if her intuition is sharp or dull.

“Make sure you don’t get accidentally attacked by me.”

“What kind of warning is that!?”

I can’t help it. If I explain it in detail, she’ll definitely freak out.

And there’s also the possibility that I might misunderstand and make a move.

After all, she’s been acting all cuddly and saying things that could be easily misunderstood.

That’s the warning I meant.

“We stand out talking here. Let’s head to Sasagawa-sensei’s apartment.”

Even though Misaki naturally stands out, the commotion she’s causing is drawing glances from people.

Even in a sparsely populated countryside, this could lead to misunderstandings and rumors.

Especially since she might be well-known around here, and it won’t take long for word to reach her parents.

“Ugh… always trying to dodge like that…”

“If you don’t mind less cuddle time, we can keep talking here.”

I tilted my head with a smile at Misaki, who looked dissatisfied.

Then―

“Um, let’s go to the apartment…?”

Misaki entwined her fingers with mine and looked up at me with a meek attitude.

It seems cuddle time is more important than complaining.

She’s straightforward in moments like these.

“―Is the security there decent?”

I asked while walking.

A single woman would usually choose a secure place, but since she used to live with her husband, it’s possible she might have rented a minimally secure place.

In that case, I wouldn’t want to leave Misaki alone.

…Of course, I’d end up taking her back to my parents’ house.

“Yeah, it’s a secure place. It seems like her husband was a worrywart.”

Misaki nodded with a smile at my question.

It’s probably more about Sasagawa-sensei being too attractive rather than her husband being overly worried, but I guess she doesn’t realize that.
Although I don’t think she’s as airheaded as Misaki, she does seem laid-back.

Well, if the security is good, I can feel at ease leaving Misaki there alone.

“I see, that’s good. But shouldn’t you let Sasagawa-sensei know you’ll be staying?”

She had called her parents earlier but didn’t seem to have contacted Sasagawa-sensei. So, I asked her about it.

“No, I won’t. She’d definitely tease me.”

Misaki didn’t want to.

It’s understandable. If Sasagawa-sensei finds out Misaki’s staying over without her there, she’d think it’s strange. She’s perceptive and would quickly figure out my involvement.

“But won’t it be bad if she contacts your parents?”

“If that happens, my big sister will catch on quickly and cover for me. Though, if it comes to that… she’ll definitely grill me for details…”

I see, she’d rather deal with her sister’s interrogation later than be teased now.

I respect Misaki’s choice since she’ll bear the inconvenience, but personally, I think informing Ms. Sasagawa would be better since we’re using her place.

“Won’t you get in trouble for entering without permission?”

“Don’t worry. As long as we don’t enter my big sister’s room.”

Sasagawa-sensei’s room, huh? Honestly, as a guy, I’m curious, but it seems dangerous in many ways, so I definitely won’t go in. Once Misaki is satisfied, I’ll just head home quietly.

With these thoughts in mind, I walked the night road with Misaki.