I Ended Up Pretending to Be the Boyfriend of a Beautiful but Tough Classmate for Just a Month, but It Seems That She Has Awakened Her Yandere Tendencies Because of That. - Chapter 52

Chapter 52

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“Hauu…”

I got carried away and ended up on the rooftop.

I was the one who made him say it, but honestly, it was kind of dangerous.

It felt like electricity ran through my body.

He called me by my name.

“…Just hearing my name makes me this happy.”

It’s a feeling I’ve never experienced before.

I’m wrapped in a warmth that fills my whole body.

And I called Suzukaze-kun by his name too.

For the first time.

I wonder if he feels warm inside just like I do.

“Ah, there you are. What are you doing? Class is about to start.”

As I pressed my burning face against my cold hands to cool it down, Suzukaze-kun arrived on the rooftop.

He seemed flustered, breathing heavily.

“…W-what?”

“What do you mean ‘what’…? You just ran off all of a sudden.”

“Hey, aren’t you hot?”

“Hot? Not really.”

Seeing him act as if nothing happened made me a little irritated.

What the hell? Am I the only one freaking out here?

“Never mind. Just go back first.”

“But—”

“I-it’s fine. Look, I’ll be there soon.”

I pouted as I spoke, and Suzukaze-kun tilted his head before leaving the rooftop.

And soon after, the warning bell rang.

As I walked back to the classroom alone, I sent Mika a message.

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“Hey, Mika, when I see Suzukaze-kun, I end up avoiding him. What’s wrong with me?”

As soon as the break started, I went to Mika and asked.

Mika burst out laughing so loud it echoed through the classroom.

“Ahahaha! What the heck, that’s hilarious!”

“W-why are you laughing?!”

“Sorry, sorry. But come on, ‘love avoidance’ is such a cliché! And of all days, it had to happen today? You’re such a romance newbie, seriously. Pfft.”

Mika wiped the tears from her eyes as she tried to hold back her laughter, then looked at me and let out another giggle.

As if she had any experience with romance herself.

“I’m seriously going to get mad.”

“Sorry, sorry. But, you’re really pure, Riara. Watching you is never boring.”

Mika patted my head.

Then, for some reason, she suddenly turned to the others in the classroom and said, “Hey, Riara says she’s too embarrassed to look at her boyfriend’s face!”

“W-wait, Mika, what are you doing?!”

“Relax, relax. Hey, everyone! Don’t you want to hear Riara’s love story?”

As Mika called out, the other girls started gathering around.

“Wow, it’s Takamiya-san! Hey, tell us about your boyfriend!”

“Eh? Uh, no…”

“Oh wow, Takamiya-san is blushing! So cute!”

What the hell is this?

She’s usually not the type to start conversations with people, so why is she doing this now?

“Hey, Takamiya-san, what do you like about your boyfriend?”

“I always thought you were cool and aloof, but you’re actually super sweet to the guy you like!”

“Kyaa, just imagining it makes my heart race!”

“A-ahh…”

I was completely frozen as girls from other classes surrounded me.

Meanwhile, Mika kept nodding, looking strangely satisfied.

“I see… This might actually work.”

Then, after seeming to come to some kind of conclusion, she stood up.

“Wait, Mika! Where are you going?”

“Just off to pick some flowers. Now, go ahead and keep sharing all your lovey-dovey stories with everyone like you did with me.”

“W-wait!”

I tried to chase after Mika, but the girls had me completely surrounded.

Instead of escaping, I ended up being bombarded with questions about my boyfriend until the break was over.

When the chime finally rang, I was completely drained as I dragged myself back to my seat.

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“…Is she okay?”

Takamiya left during the break, and when she came back, she just collapsed onto her desk.

Is she still not feeling well?

I can’t check on her during class, but with things like this, will she really be able to give her speech after school?

During the last break, judging from what I overheard, most of the guys were still on Jinguji’s side.

They don’t want to support Takamiya because she has a boyfriend.

They can’t cheer for someone who rejected them.

They’re switching to Jinguji’s camp.

That kind of talk was everywhere.

On the other hand, it seemed like a lot of girls didn’t like Jinguji, so there’s hope there.

But it’s not all of them, so this is still going to be a tough battle.

And of course, everyone kept talking about God Michael.

I never really listened to other people’s conversations before, so I didn’t realize just how popular that streamer was.

What kind of person is behind that account?

“…Hm?”

Even though it’s class, my phone vibrated.

Well, I already know who messaged me without even looking, but this is class.

I shouldn’t check right now.

I glanced at Takamiya and saw her glaring at me with a terrifying look in her eyes.

The intensity of her stare was so strong that even the people around us were looking at her with concern.

But her gaze was locked onto me.

The pressure was unreal.

She wants me to check my messages…

“…Fine.”

Carefully avoiding the teacher’s gaze, I sneak a peek at my phone.

“You’re not allowed to talk to me until after school.”

What the hell does that even mean?

I don’t remember doing anything to make her mad.

And today of all days, we have the student council election speeches.

I’m giving the support speech, and Takamiya is giving her self-recommendation speech.

We need to do a final check on everything, and yet she’s saying this nonsense?

“…I should reply.”

When the teacher turned to the blackboard, I quickly typed a response.

“We need to go over things. Meet me on the rooftop at lunch.”

“No.”

She replied instantly.

Seriously, what the hell is her problem?

I sighed and looked at her again.

The moment our eyes met, she immediately turned away.

…She’s avoiding me.

Why?

She does this sometimes, but why today of all days?

This is ridiculous.

If this keeps up, I’ll have to find a way to talk to her during lunch.

Damn it, why now?

What is she even thinking?

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Ahhh…

I can’t.

If I see his face, I might burn to death.

I don’t think I can have a proper conversation with him.

Even though we have to talk about the speech.

I know that, but I don’t think I can talk normally.

I sent such a weird message.

I’m seriously an idiot.

What even is “love avoidance”? Do all people in love go through this?

Ugh…

Will I be okay after school?

There’s so much we need to go over.

But I’m too embarrassed to even look at him…