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 96

Episode 96: As a Human

“……♪”

Misaki, who was pressing her face against my chest, was nuzzling up to me without reservation, perhaps because Sasagawa-sensei wasn’t in her line of sight.

It’s cute, but with her sister right in front of me, it feels awkward.

How much longer do I have to endure this awkward time?

“Misaki, can we talk now?”

I can’t take it easy because I have the last train to catch, and the purpose and situation for making Misaki sit there has already changed, so I call out to her.

“……”

She probably thought I was telling her to get off.

Misaki looked up at me with a lonely expression.

That’s unfair…

With those eyes, how could I tell her to get off…?

Well, I have to say it though.

“You have something you need to do, right?”

I didn’t say it clearly on purpose, and I tried to prompt Misaki.

Because of that, Misaki looked away awkwardly.

She seemed to be aware of it.

Not wanting to spoil her too much, I silently watched Misaki’s actions.

“……”

Maybe because I wasn’t saying anything, Misaki kept glancing at my face.

Her anxious expression was very cute, but I resisted the urge to help her.

I gently continued to pat her head, waiting for Misaki to move.

Eventually, Misaki got off my lap and looked at Sasagawa-sensei.

“Big sister, I’m sorry…”

Saying that, Misaki slowly bowed her head.

It seemed she finally managed to apologize.

Swallowing her various dissatisfactions and properly apologizing, she has grown as a person.

In a world where many people can’t admit their mistakes and lash out instead, I thought she was admirable for apologizing honestly.

“I’m also sorry for causing so much trouble.”

I couldn’t just stand there watching while she apologized, so I stood up and bowed my head like Misaki, even though it was the second time.

From Sasagawa-sensei’s perspective, today must have been a terrible day.

I really feel sorry for what we’ve done.

“Both of you, please raise your heads. I’m not angry.”

Probably including me, Sasagawa-sensei spoke politely.

Her voice was very kind and warm, full of affection.

To her, Misaki is a sister, but perhaps also like a daughter in some ways.

“Thank you. However, I think it’s not good to just apologize for causing trouble…”

I thanked Sasagawa-sensei while looking at Misaki, who was still bowing her head.

“Misaki, can you cook a meal for Sasagawa-sensei?”