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 97

Episode 97: The Girlfriend Who Doesn’t Want Her Boyfriend to Leave

“Ah, Shirai-san, I’m fine, really…!”

Sasagawa-sensei hurriedly interrupted before Misaki could respond.

It’s understandable that she’d feel awkward.

“Please, let this be a compromise.”

Even though I understood Sasagawa-sensei’s feelings, I wanted Misaki to cook for her.

Most importantly, Sasagawa-sensei must be hungrier now than when she came to ask for help.

If Misaki doesn’t cook here, Sasagawa-sensei might go to bed hungry, and I don’t want to cause
any more trouble.

“A compromise… alright.”

Understanding my intentions, Sasagawa-sensei nodded with a gentle smile.

She’s undoubtedly more mature than us.

“Misaki, can you do it?”

Although Sasagawa-sensei agreed, we still hadn’t heard Misaki’s response due to the interruption.

Since I wasn’t the one cooking, it wouldn’t work unless Misaki agreed.

―Well, worst case scenario, I’ll cook.

“Yes… I can do it.”

My minor concern seemed unfounded as Misaki nodded slowly. This should resolve the issue.

Honestly… who knew there’d be such an unexpected hurdle at the end.

“Alright then, I’ll leave it to you. I’m heading home.”

With things settled, I should just make it in time for the last train. As I hurried to leave—

“You’re leaving…?”

Misaki grabbed the sleeve of my shirt from behind, looking up at me with a sad expression.

It was like a small animal clinging to me, and her loneliness was palpable, tugging at my heart.

But—.

“I have to go, or I’ll miss the train.”

Although it’s not an unwalkable distance, it would take a long time.

Besides, my mom has work tomorrow and would wait for me if I didn’t get home, which would burden her. I can’t stay here any longer.

“……”

Yet, Misaki wouldn’t let go of my sleeve, silently tugging at it. She’s implicitly telling me not to leave.

It’s cute, but…

“Sorry, but I really have to go…”

“……”

I hinted for her to let go, but Misaki still wouldn’t release me. Once her clinginess kicks in, she won’t let go.

I can’t just forcibly detach her; that would be too cruel…

As I struggled with this—

“I’ll take you home.”

—Sasagawa-sensei kindly offered a solution.