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 58

Chapter 58

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After getting overwhelmed with emotions and clinging to Suzukaze-kun for a while, I suddenly came to my senses and felt embarrassed, so I ran away from him again.

Seriously, what am I doing?

But this isn’t a dream, right?

“Ouch… Yeah, it’s not a dream.”

“Why are you doing something straight out of an old gag manga?”

“Oh, Mika?”

As I pinched my cheek to confirm that this was real, Mika appeared from down the hallway.

Without thinking, I ran towards her.

“Mika! I won! Hey, I won something!”

“Yeah, yeah, congratulations.”

“Wh-what? You don’t sound happy.”

“I’m happy, but it’s not such a big surprise that I’d be jumping up and down.”

“…So you knew from the start that I was going to win?”

“I’m not a fortune teller. But I never really thought you’d lose either.”

“So… does that mean you believed in me?”

“Hmm, I’d like to say ‘yes,’ but not exactly. I was just cheering for all of you normally.”

“But they said it was hopeless with the boys’ votes.”

“Only for the guys who haven’t given up on you. But more people wanted to support you beyond that. Fandom stuff? No, maybe it’s more of a ‘ship’ thing.”

“Ship?”

“Haha, well, whatever, it’s all over now. Anyway, do your best, Student Council President.”

After patting my head a couple of times, Mika returned to her classroom.

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“Man, yesterday’s speech was amazing. It really got me.”

“Yeah, me too! I was cheering for Riara-chan. She’s so cute.”

“Michael-san was right. Supporting someone else’s happiness feels pretty great.”

The classroom was lively from the morning.

Of course, the topic was yesterday’s election.

It seemed that rather than being moved by Takamiya’s speech, everyone just felt compelled to support her.

And me too.

It was natural since I was in the middle of it all, but every now and then, I felt people’s gazes on me.

“…Seriously.”

Everyone just assumed that Takamiya and I were dating.

I mean, I get why, but it’s still complicated watching everyone around me get so hyped without considering how I feel.

I still need to properly confess to Takamiya, and there’s the whole Student Council thing waiting for me.

“Oh, it’s Takamiya-san.”

A little while later, when Takamiya returned to the classroom, everyone immediately gathered around her.

They all cheered, “Congratulations, do your best!”

Takamiya responded with a slightly strained smile.

This sudden celebratory mood felt strange.

Not long ago, just talking with Takamiya in class would stir up a commotion.

It’s really weird how things change.

Sure, we had a serious talk yesterday and expressed feelings even stronger than Jinguji’s.

But could just that be enough to turn everything around so drastically?

Maybe something had been building up without me noticing.

Well, there’s no way to know now.

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“Hey, the teacher’s going to explain something after school today.”

During lunch break.

Even though Takamiya had been avoiding me until yesterday, she sent a message saying, “Don’t go sneaking off to meet Mika today.”

So we went to the rooftop together.

As we sat side by side near the fence, she rummaged through her bag.

“By the way, where’s Jinguji? I haven’t seen him.”

“Mika told me he left early. He must’ve been really frustrated.”

“Oh, thanks for the lunch.”

“Of course. I-I never thought I’d lose anyway.”

She blushed slightly as she unwrapped her own lunch.

Looking at her side profile, and at the lunch she had prepared so naturally, before feeling embarrassed or awkward, I just wanted to say it.

“Hey, Takamiya.”

“W-what?”

“…I really do like you.”

It’s the second time I’ve said it.

But yesterday, I was saying it to everyone.

And that wasn’t really the time for it either.

So this time, I said it properly.

“…I know. I heard it yesterday.”

“But I still want to keep my promise with you.”

“T-that means…”

“Just listen. The deadline is after the holiday. When it comes, our fake relationship ends. We’ll break up. And that’s fine.”

“…What is that supposed to mean?”

“But after that, can I confess to you again?”

“Huh?”

“I mean, that way, I wouldn’t be breaking any promise, right? I kept thinking that once we broke up, that would be the end. I was struggling with what to do. But if I do it like this, what do you think?”

I had been stuck between the two options—either break up or continue dating.

But I never considered another way.

This was thanks to Mika’s advice.

“…So, for now, things stay the same?”

“Yeah, I guess. But I’ll properly confess again.”

“W-what if you change your mind before then?”

“I won’t. It’s just next week.”

“Y-you never know! What if a love rival appears out of nowhere and you fall for her instead?”

“Not happening. And by that logic, your feelings could change too.”

When I glanced at Takamiya, she was blushing furiously.

“They won’t change.”

“Then, when the time comes… Can I eat now?”

“…Yeah. I’m looking forward to the aquarium.”

Takamiya rested her head against my shoulder.

I was about to eat my lunch but stopped.

This moment felt so precious.

I wished it could last forever.

Not long ago, I was terrified of tomorrow coming.

But now, I can’t wait for the weekend.

Seriously, the future is bright.

Maybe I should start watching God Michael-san’s videos properly.

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“Hehe, he said he likes me.”

“Ugh, you’re so gross. Stop breaking character.”

“B-but…”

“Yeah, yeah, good for you. Though it’s just like you two to not be officially dating yet.”

“That’s because Suzukaze-kun said it that way!”

“And then you got embarrassed and ran away. Just start dating already. Ugh, couples should explode.”

Feeling embarrassed again, I had run away from the rooftop and ended up at Mika’s place.

My heart was still warm and fluttery.

No Maria to bother me today, I won the election, and I got a confession.

It’s almost scary how everything is going so well.

I wish days like this would last forever.

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“Okay, I have an announcement for everyone.”

Right after lunch break, during homeroom.

As the teacher spoke, the class quieted down a little.

But more than that, I was just spacing out, looking at Takamiya.

Everything was just fun.

No more worries about Jinguji, I won the election, and I got to confess.

With so many good things happening, it almost felt scary.

But nah, nothing’s gonna happen.

“We have a new transfer student today.”

The teacher announced it with a pleased tone, and the class erupted with excitement.

A transfer student?

That’s rare for high school, especially at this time of year.

But it had nothing to do with me.

No matter how handsome or beautiful they were, Takamiya and I were already—

“Come in.”

The classroom door slid open.

A petite girl stepped in.

The guys immediately gasped again.

A perfect mix of cute and beautiful.

A gentle, universally likable, and effortlessly charming beauty.

My eyes widened.

“No way…”

I thought I was seeing things.

But memories I had long forgotten came rushing back.

I knew her.

Even though she was a transfer student, I already knew her name.

“I’m Enjouji Itsuki. Nice to meet you all.”

As she smiled warmly, the guys got even more excited.

But around me, time seemed to freeze.

As she walked toward her seat, I followed her with my eyes, unable to move.

A cold sweat ran down my forehead.

And just before she sat in the seat diagonally in front of me—

She met my gaze, smiled, and whispered:

“It’s been a while, Kagami-kun.”