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 75

“What’s with that girl? She’s been clinging to her boyfriend the whole time. Ugh, she’s all lovey-dovey. Seriously, what is her deal?”

“Maria-san, could you return the binoculars soon?”

“Shut up, I’m at the best part right now. Ah, he’s patting her head! Ugh, this is so annoying.”

The next place Takamiya Riara headed to was the dolphin show area, known for its couple seats.

There weren’t any major events scheduled for the afternoon, but instead, the dolphins were freely swimming in the tanks visible from the seats. Couples were leisurely watching them together.

Takamiya Riara was no exception.

She was snuggled up with Suzukaze-kun, blending in with the other couples.

What’s with that blissful face?

She looks completely dazed.

…So she can make a face like that.

“Maria-san, have you finally come to understand the beauty of this?”

“W-What do you mean by ‘beauty’? I was just thinking of recording Riara’s disgrace and spreading it around.”

“I’d recommend against it. It’ll probably backfire.”

“Hmph, so in the end, you’re on Riara’s side too. Well, whatever. Ah, they’re holding hands again.”

Watching Riara clinging happily to Suzukaze-kun the whole time was making my irritation unbearable.

Why does she always get to have the good things?

I was supposed to have everything I wanted.

And yet, the one thing I truly desire always slips through my fingers.

But that girl—she only ever takes exactly what she truly wants.

That’s why I just…

“I really hate her, after all.”

“Maria-san, it’s fine if you’re jealous of Riara-san, but I think you’re misunderstanding quite a few things.”

“Oh? Did she tell you some sob story or something?”

“No, nothing like that. But President Takamiya doesn’t exactly seem to have had an easy life. Right now, she’s finally savoring the happiness she’s grasped after much hardship and struggle. That’s precisely what makes it so precious.”

Sanae said this as she snatched the binoculars back from me, peering through them at Riara and Suzukaze-kun.

“Hmm, today is especially fulfilling.”

“What’s with everyone going on and on about Riara? Are you trying to say that I’ve never had any struggles?”

“Of course not. As the daughter of the Jinguji family, you’ve lived with many restrictions, and I know you’ve had difficulties that others wouldn’t understand.”

“Then—”

“But everyone is the same. Just because you can’t see it or don’t know about it doesn’t mean people aren’t struggling. Thinking you’re the one suffering the most is just running away. I don’t want you to be that kind of person, Maria-san.”

After saying that, Sanae, still holding up the binoculars, muttered, “Ahh, this is refreshing.”

Her words always cut straight through my heart.

“…It’s not like I think Riara has never suffered. I heard she went through a lot in the past.”

“Let’s both be honest with ourselves. I’ll talk to President Takamiya on your behalf.”

“Wait, don’t tell me—that’s the real reason you dragged me here today?”

“No, today is just for my emotional nourishment so I don’t wither away during the holidays.”

Still holding the binoculars, Sanae then said, “Now that they’re heading to the souvenir shop, we should probably head home.”

…Suddenly, all my stubbornness felt ridiculous.

“Sigh… Riara and the others are going to your café after this, right?”

“Yes, I need to prepare for them.”

“Tell her I’ll talk to her properly.”

“Of course. Oh, and could you get me a small octopus keychain?”

“…Fine.”

When I gave her a look of irritation at how shameless she was, she just smirked and said, “A relationship without debts is the key to a healthy friendship.”

Exasperated at Sanae’s ever-pragmatic attitude, we headed to the souvenir shop together.

♤

“Ahh, that was so much fun! The penguins were amazing!”

As we left the aquarium, Takamiya looked back and said that.

“Yeah, it was interesting. But weekends are definitely crowded.”

“Seriously, it was packed. I wonder if the amusement park is as crowded? But just thinking about it is exciting.”

She said that and clung to my arm again.

Or rather, she had been like this the entire day.

My left arm had been completely occupied by Takamiya, making it useless.

I was starting to get used to this weight.

Actually, at this point, if she suddenly let go, I might even lose my balance. That’s how closely she was sticking to me.

“Hey, don’t you get tired from clinging like that all the time?”