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 93

Episode 93: As a Boyfriend

“Raito-kun, are you… on my sister’s side…?”

Misaki looked up at me with an imploring gaze, seeking reassurance.

Sasagawa-sensei wasn’t at fault, but we―Misaki are at fault

“I’m on your side, Misaki.”

If Misaki ever found herself in trouble, I’d move heaven and earth for her, and I wouldn’t let anyone hurt her. That was a given.

“But that doesn’t mean I’ll just blindly agree with everything you do. If I think you’re wrong, I’ll tell you so, and if I think you’re making a mistake, I’ll stop you. Blindly supporting even the wrong things wouldn’t be good for you, and I wouldn’t be fulfilling my role as a boyfriend.”

There’s a saying about being weakened by love, but if I’m too scared of being disliked to point out her mistakes, that won’t help either of us.

If she continues down the wrong path, she’ll be the one who ends up hurt.

Whether it’s in friendships, work, or family relationships, the chances of getting hurt are high.

Very few people can keep pushing forward without correcting their mistakes.

As her boyfriend, I believe it’s my job to help her avoid such outcomes.

“……”

“It’s okay if you don’t like me because of this. This is who I am, and if we aren’t compatible, there’s nothing we can do about it.”

If she wanted a boyfriend who would unconditionally pamper and defend her, then I’m sorry, but I can’t be that guy.

Our fundamental ways of thinking just wouldn’t match.

I thought Misaki understood this before we started dating…

“Ugh…”

Misaki buried her face in my chest, pressing against me. I must have sounded harsh.

As I gently stroked her head, I spoke again.

“Don’t misunderstand, I’m not rejecting you. I just believe that pointing out your mistakes is ultimately for your own good. I’m not trying to be your enemy. Like I said before, I’m on your side, Misaki.”

If she couldn’t accept this now, it might be better to talk again once she’s calmed down.

Some words only reach their mark when both parties are composed.

And right now, she’s likely too emotionally overwhelmed.

However, if this issue between Misaki and Sasagawa-sensei remains unresolved, it would cause more problems.

While I think Sasagawa-sensei will be fine, Misaki might end up taking out her frustration on her, which would make things worse between us.

Perhaps it would be best to take Misaki home and wait until she calms down before trying to persuade her again.

My mom might have a lot to say about this, but having involved myself, I have a responsibility to see it through.

As I pondered this—

“I-I’m sorry…”

Misaki apologized, tears streaming down her face.