I Don’t Like Endings Where the Person who Cheats Gets Forgiven, so I Will not Forgive Her - Chapter 26-27

Surprisingly Simple

It’s been about two weeks since I went on that date with Setsuna.

During the date, I was surprised when Setsuna kissed me on the cheek, but I don’t dislike it at all.

In fact, I’m happy. Surely, I must be attracted to Setsuna.

Since that date, Setsuna continues to approach me.

Now, whenever we walk home together from school, we always hold hands.

Also, there have been several occasions when she kissed me on the cheek before parting.

However, Setsuna still blushes every time, which is really endearing and adorable.

Should I confess to Setsuna?

I know I can’t keep this ambiguous relationship going forever, but I just can’t seem to take that step forward.

If Setsuna hadn’t been there to support me when I was going through tough times and if she isn’t the Setsuna I’ve known since childhood, I probably wouldn’t have even thought about getting another girlfriend for years.

What should I do…

“Good morning, Yukito.”

“……”

“Yukito…?”

I shouldn’t think that Setsuna will wait for me forever.

If I keep dragging on this kind of relationship, Setsuna will probably be sad.

Also, she won’t say anything to me about it since she thinks it would trouble me.

Should I just tell her we can’t be together anymore?

But after making her wait for so long…

“Eiiii!!”

“Hmm!?”

When I’m thinking about such thoughts, I’m suddenly hugged tightly.

“Good morning, Yukito.”

“Ah, good morning, Setsuna.”

“What’s wrong? Were you thinking about something?”

“Ah, yeah, just a little bit…I was thinking about a few things.”

“I see…is it something you can’t talk to me about?”

“Well, that’s…”

There is no way I can tell Setsuna that I’m considering whether I should confess to her or not.

Because of that, I find myself at a loss for words.

Since I can’t seem to say anything, Setsuna seems to understand it.

She nods and lowers her head slightly.

“Sorry about that.”

“No, it’s okay, and I’m sorry too. Everyone has things they can’t talk about, right? I think it’s good to think things through, but just don’t dwell on them too much, okay?”

“Yeah, thanks, Setsuna.”

“It’s sometimes better not to overthink things too much, you know?”

Yeah…that’s right. That may certainly be the case.

Not to dwell on them too much…it might be okay to just simply accept the fact that I like Setsuna.

Even if Setsuna were to do the same thing to me as Yukina did…no, Setsuna wouldn’t do such a thing.

Even if somewhere in my heart I might think that way, I have to believe in Setsuna to move forward.

“So, have you come to a conclusion?”

“Eh?”

“Your expression looks better than earlier.”

“Is that so? But yeah, I might have come to a conclusion. This is also thanks to Setsuna’s advice.”

“Did I really say something that helpful?”

“Yeah, it was really helpful.”

“Well, I’m glad then.”

With that, Setsuna smiles cutely.

No that I think about it, Yukina has been apologizing to me every day lately.

However, she has stopped bothering me like before.

It would be nice if my relationship with Yukina can just naturally fade away like this.

Determination

I’ve decided that I will confess to Setsuna.

Today, as always, I head to our usual meeting spot to walk home with Setsuna.

“Y-Yukito…see you tomorrow. Also…I’m truly, truly sorry. I apologize.”

“……”

I pass by Yukina who is bowing her head to me.

She has been apologizing to me for several weeks now, hasn’t it?

There was a time when she would cling to me and apologize, but she doesn’t seem to be doing that to me again now.

…she should just forget about me and get along with that guy, maybe even marry him.

I think that would be the best for Yukina as well.

I asked why Yukina cheated on me when we broke up, and I understand why she cheated on me.

However, I don’t think anyone would hold hands with someone they have no feelings for, on top of that, Yukina seemed so happy with that guy.

So, I think it’s best for them to just become lovers.

To be honest, it’s annoying for me that Yukina keeps apologizing to me, and it’s going to be even more troublesome for me if she keeps apologizing to me after I started dating Setsuna.

Well, I can just deal it with Setsuna later on, but before that I need to make sure of my feelings towards Setsuna and think about when to confess to her.

It’s not good to continue dragging this kind of relationship forever.

Also yesterday, on our way home, Setsuna kissed me on the cheeks and said,

‘I’ll be waiting for you forever’.

Well…since the end-of-term exams are coming up soon, maybe I’ll wait until they’re over and then confess my feelings to Setsuna.

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Setsuna’s POV

“See you later, Yukito. Tonight, okay?”

“Yeah, see you later.”

After waving to Yukito with a smile on my face, I head home.

Ah…I’m so happy.

Since that day of our date, Yukito has been expressing his affection towards me indirectly.

Of course, I’m happy with that, but maybe I’ve become greedy?

I find myself wanting to melt Yukito with my affection.

I want to do many more things with Yukito than just kissing him on the cheeks.

I’m sure that Yukito has kissed Onee-chan lots of times, but he still gets embarrassed when I kiss him on the cheek.

Just thinking about how he would react when I kiss him on the lips passionately makes me feel so good that it almost drives me crazy.

“Yukito, I love you.”

I’m sure Yukito will confess to me soon.

Knowing Yukito, he probably doesn’t want to drag our current ambiguous relationship for too long.

I’ve even considered the possibility that he might want to end our relationship…but since I believe Yukito also likes me, I’m sure it’ll be fine.

“I really love you, Yukito.”

I’m really grateful that Onee-chan cheated on Yukito.

Of course, I’ll never forgive her, but I do want to express my gratitude for letting Yukito go.

I won’t forgive her, and I intend to make her suffer more than she already is now, to the point where she has no place to turn.