I ended up living together with the school's number one beauty who rejected me even though I hadn't confessed to her, but why are her beautiful sisters aiming to steal my virginity? - Chapter 21 : Be Happy!

“…I feel sleepy.”

On a certain day after school, the clinging air gradually became oppressively hot. Suppressing a yawn, I walked leisurely through the town.

It had been five days since I started living with Suou-san. I still couldn’t get used to the large mansion, but I was gradually adapting to the new life.

Suou-san seemed to genuinely like me, and she was kind in many ways. I hadn’t met the other members of the family yet, but I doubted she would kick me out like Hiiragi Akane. Therefore, I was able to enjoy very happy days.

“…Happiness, huh?”

Since we started living together, Suou-san has always been by my side. However, today she was called by her father and went home alone.

So, I decided to spend some rare alone time leisurely and headed to the park near the school.

“… Ah.”

However, there was already someone in the park.

Hiiragi Akane.

She sat alone on a bench, gazing up at the sky as if seeking salvation.

“…..!”

The moment I saw that scene, my head inexplicably ached. It was a helpless feeling, as if I had forgotten something very important.

“…What a coincidence meeting you in a place like this.”

Having noticed my presence, Hiiragi Akane said so in a tired voice.

“…Yeah.”

I replied with the words in a similar tone, shaking off unnecessary thoughts and headaches, and sat down next to Hiiragi Akane.

“…Why are you sitting next to me?”

“Hey, there’s something I want to talk about… Is that okay?”

“…Whatever. Do as you please.”

A lukewarm breeze swept through the deserted park. Waiting for the wind to stop, I slowly opened my mouth and said,

“Something happened?”

“Something? What are you talking about?”

Hiiragi Akane exhaled in a displeased manner.

“Don’t play dumb. You, Midorinee, Touka-san, and Kaede, all of you have been absent from school for a week. It’s impossible that nothing happened, right?”

“…..”

Hearing my words, Hiiragi Akane looked up at the sky in contemplation. Then, she muttered.

“It’s none of your business.”

“…Is that so?”

If she said it had nothing to do with me, I couldn’t say anything more. I had no reason to intrude to the point of being rejected.

“More importantly, what about you? Your eyes look terrible. Are you okay? Are you sleeping properly?”

“My eyes have always been like this since a long time ago.”

“They’ve gotten worse, so that’s why I’m saying it… Did something happen?”

“…It’s none of your business.”

“…Fine.”

After saying just that, an awkward silence fell around. Both Hiiragi Akane and I remained silent, gazing absentmindedly at the sky through a break in the thick clouds.

“By the way, it seems like you’re getting along with a new girl.”

“…Where did you hear that from?”

“Doesn’t matter. Anyway, you’re not against it, right?”

“Well, yeah, but…”

For some reason, I felt a little guilty. Despite being the one who was driven out.

“…Could it be that you’re looking so sleep-deprived because you’re doing naughty things with that girl? Haha. No, that can’t be it. It’s only been a week since you started talking to Suou-san, right? You wouldn’t do such a thing.”

I laughed incredulously and turned my gaze to Hiiragi Akane. She stared straight at me.

“…What are you looking at?”

“Nothing…. You just have a foolish look.”

“What a rude person. Just because you think you look good, it doesn’t give you the right to belittle others’ appearances. That’s the worst.”

“Heh, it’s a joke. You have always been… No, you’ve always had a cute face.”

Her expression may seem a bit hostile, but still, saying that, Hiiragi Akane stands up energetically from the bench. And… just like someone I knew from the past, she smiles with a face that seems to be seeking help.

“So, instead of endlessly talking about misfortune and such, why don’t you go and get yourself a girlfriend? If you do that, a joyful spring will come to you right away.”

“…….”

“What’s wrong? Why are you making a face like a pigeon that ate a firecracker?”

“Well, today feels… different from usual.”

“Yeah. If it looks that way to you, maybe you’re just a little tired.”

Hiiragi Akane stretches lightly and looks up at the sky again. The sky is slowly turning red.

“Then, I’m going. I don’t need to talk to you anymore.”

“Oh, wait.”

“What now? Is there something else?”

“…Um, are you really okay? I mean, you look like you’re heading into a dangerous place or something.”

Upon hearing my words, Hiiragi Akane widens her eyes in surprise.

“You really…” she stops talking for a moment, then smiles slightly as if savoring happiness.

“We’ll be fine. Well, I admit things are a bit hectic, but there’s no way we’ll die. So, just think about your own happiness.”

“I understand. But just one more thing. Can you send a message to Midori-nee for me?”

“What is it?”

“It’s not a big deal, but when I had a cold… there was a get-well gift hanging on the doorknob. I think Midori-nee brought it. So, can you tell her thanks? I was really happy, incredibly happy.”

A similar message has already been sent, but there has been no reply. So at least, I wanted to convey that directly.

“Alright, I’ll tell her. I’m sure Midori-nee will be really happy. She’ll probably be so happy that she’ll cry a lot.”

Hiiragi Akane says this while avoiding eye contact, as if hiding something. Then, she waves her hand lightly and slowly walks away from this place.

“……”

I silently watched her back. There’s no reason to stop her or talk anymore.

“I might never see her again…”

I don’t know why, but I thought that. No, Hiiragi Akane seemed to be carrying something cold and dark in her heart.

“……”

But that has nothing to do with me.

“…Let’s go home.”

I muttered and stood up. I also have things I need to do. Surely, Suou-san is still waiting for me back at home.

“But it’s a bit naive.”

That’s certainly true. Suou-san is a very cute person, and the mansion, unlike the cabin I used to live in, is incomparably spacious.

What dissatisfaction could there be in such a life?

It should be a life that everyone envies. Even if she forced me to do the same things my deceased father did back then, it’s not a big problem.

Recalling those days is painful, and my weak heart cries out that it doesn’t want to anymore. But I’m used to pain. So, I should just ignore that pain and savor the happiness I have now.

“If there’s a problem, it’s…”

It’s probably just that I’ve never lived up to her expectations.

“I might not be able to sleep tonight either…”

One last time, I looked up at the sky and slowly left the park.

The red sunset somehow burned into my eyes.

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