I Fell in Love with Someone I Shouldn't Have Fallen in Love with - Chapter 27

Calm Love

After going to the pool with Souji-kun, I often go to school and spend time with him in the library as usual.

Like we always do, we study diligently, read some novels, and chat occasionally during breaks.

We no longer hold hands or give each other lap pillow anymore.

In my own way, I drew the line between us.

Since that day we went to the swimming pool, when I held hands with Souji-kun and shed tears at his singing voice, my feelings have changed little by little.

No, my feelings for Souji-kun haven’t changed at all, in fact they’re growing even stronger.

But at the same time, I’ve been thinking more rationally and started considering Souji-kun’s position, feelings, and the situation around us.

I’m certain that Souji-kun is not interested in romantic relationships.

Souji-kun is always there for me, but it seems like he doesn’t have a romantic feeling towards me.

If anything, we are more like good friends? Yeah, that’s right.

Friends who share the same hobby and secrets.

That gentle smile he sometimes shows me is like a parent’s affection towards their child.

Don’t get me wrong, it is a very nice smile, but it’s different from a smile that someone gives a person they love.

That’s why, I’m sure that Souji-kun doesn’t hate me, but at the same time, I’m reminded that Souji-kun doesn’t see me as a love interest.

Besides, if I were to confess my feelings to Souji-kun now, it would surely trouble him.

Even if we were to become a couple, Mama would definitely not approve our relationship.

As for Papa, I can’t predict how he would react.

In the worst-case scenario, Souji-kun might even end up being kicked out of our house.

That is something that absolutely must not happen.

I bet Souji-kun also thinks the same way.

I shouldn’t do anything to embarrass or get Souji-kun in trouble just because of my own romantic feelings towards him.

I’m certain that what made my love for Souji-kun to calm down is because of that song Souji-kun sang for me.

Souji-kun is not like any other ninth grader.

He is all alone by himself in this world, living in someone else’s house while trying his best to pass his high school entrance exam.

Souji-kun’s singing voice made me realize this.

I love Souji-kun very much, but I don’t want to drag him down.

Yeah, all I can do now is to support him.

Besides, I need to focus on my own high school entrance exam.

I don’t want to show Souji-kun an embarrassing sight of me failing my entrance exam just because I’m too crazy about love.

I need do to it for Souji-kun who has been helping me with my homework and exam preparations, I need to pass my entrance exam.

Right now, just being by Souji-kun’s side is enough for me, I am happy as it is now. I shouldn’t be greedy for more.

Even if we can’t be lovers, it’s okay.