I Don’t Like Endings Where the Person who Cheats Gets Forgiven, so I Will not Forgive Her - Chapter 22-23

Sorting Out My Heart

It’s been about two weeks since I broke up with Yukina.

Yukina still tends to bother me for some reason, and apart from that, I’m able to spend my time without much else happening.

I really wonder why she keeps involving herself with me?

Even if she were to apologize right now, it would just be a nuisance for me.

Does she really think I’ll forgive her just because she apologized?

Or is it just for her own satisfaction?

…well, either way, I’ll never forgive her.

“Morning, Yukito. Shall we go now?”

“Morning, Setsuna.”

More importantly, today is the day I promised to watch a movie with Setsuna.

I have to enjoy it to the fullest.

As for why I’m watching a movie with Setsuna, it’s our reward.

That day, both of us had a quiz, and just like in the marathon, we agreed that if we did well on the quiz, we would give rewards to each other.

Since the both of us got perfect scores on the quiz, we decided to go watch a movie together as a reward.

It happens to be a movie I’m interested it.

I was actually planning to watch it alone if I have no one to watch it with, but I’m glad I can watch it with Setsuna.

Since I broke up with Yukina, I’ve been hanging out with Setsuna a lot more.

I think…I’m attracted to Setsuna.

We’ve been talking on the phone almost every day.

Sometimes we even have dinner together with my dad, and we’ve been going to and from school together all the time.

I must admit, I feel a little bit nervous today, because it feels like a date.

I’ve only been with Setsuna for a short time, but she makes me feel safe and comfortable.

She is also really cute and incredibly beautiful.

…yeah, I guess I’m really attracted to her after all.

If I’m not mistaken, I think Setsuna also…like me.

I’m not like those insensitive protagonists in novels or anime, so I believe I can somewhat sense other people’s feelings…is that a bit too arrogant to say?

Even though the reason I got cheated on is maybe because I couldn’t understand Yukina’s heart.

But still, I’m not ready to confess to Setsuna yet.

It’s not just because I recently broke up with Yukina…

But deep down, I think I’m scared.

…I know that Setsuna wouldn’t do something like that, and I trust her.

Just thinking this way feels disrespectful to her, but still, there is a small doubt somewhere in my heart that wonder if I’ll be betrayed again.

With my current state, I don’t think a relationship with Setsuna would last long, and above all, I think it would be disrespectful to her.

“Hey, Yukito, what’s wrong?”

“Ah, nothing. I just thought that I’m looking forward to the movie today.”

“Yeah, you mentioned about wanting to see it. I’m excited too because I’m actually interested in the movie.”

Setsuna says so with a smile on her face.

My heart flutters.

Right now, all I want to do is enjoy this time to the fullest.

Setsuna timidly tries to hold my hand from behind, I gently grab her hand and start walking.

Spirit Photo

‘I can’t live with you anymore. I’m sorry.’

‘But even so, I…’

The movie is reaching its climax.

This is an important scene that will determine the future fate of the protagonist and the heroine.

As I’m looking at the screen, anticipating what will happen next, I feel a gentle grip on my hand.

Turning my gaze, I see Setsuna looking at the screen, just like me, holding her breath as she watches the fate of the protagonist unfolding.

Did she subconsciously hold my hand while looking for something to hold onto?

Or did she intentionally hold my hand?

…either way, I can’t focus on the movie anymore.

My attention is drawn towards Setsuna’s hand.

After that, Setsuna continues to hold my hand until the end of the movie, even after the movie ended, the walk out of the theatre still holding hands.

“S-Setsuna, umm…”

“Hmm? What is it, Yukito?”

“Ah, umm…we’re holding hands.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

Yukina lowers her gaze onto our holding hands and nod as if it’s natural.

“You don’t want to…hold hands with me?”

“I don’t mind. I’m happy to hold your hand.”

If Setsuna is fine with it, then I have no reason to refuse.

“I see. That’s good to hear. Then, how about we have a movie review session? Ah, but Yukito, maybe you weren’t able to focus on the movie that much, right?”

“Well, that’s…”

Certainly, towards the end, I barely remember the content of the movie because I was so focused on the sensation of Setsuna’s hand.

She must have intentionally held my hand, I guess.

Setsuna says so with a mischievous smile on her face.

I smile wryly back at her, and we continue walking together.

We decide to take a break at a nearby café.

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Fufufu, Yukito, you’re so cute.

Even though you’ve held hands countless times when you were dating Onee-chan, seeing you react so innocently when I held your hand makes my heart race.

I’m glad I mustered up the courage to hold your hand.

I said that you couldn’t focus on the movie, but truthfully, I was probably even more distracted the by excitement than you were.

I’m incredibly happy right now.

Just being by Yukito’s side makes me feel happier than anything else.

“What’s wrong, Setsuna?”

“It’s nothing. I was just thinking about how fun the movie was.”

“Yeah, it was really enjoyable.”

“Even though you weren’t able to concentrate on the movie?”

“Uh, when you put it that way…”

“Fufufu.”

Trying to evade the topic, Yukito chuckles as he sips on the café latte that he ordered.

Please, I hope Yukito doesn’t notice that trash Onee-chan who looking at us with jealousy from the shadows.