I Reincarnated as the Overpowered Male Lead in an Erotic Game and Had Already Slept with One of the Heroines~ - Chapter 16 - Who I Want to Be With [Sasauchi Kaoru’s POV]
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Chapter 16 – Who I Want to Be With [Sasauchi Kaoru’s POV]
[Sasauchi Kaoru’s POV]
“Kaoru, can we talk for a moment?”
Saturday morning, Mom called me.
After what happened with Kaito-kun yesterday, I was still nervous and excited, so even after lying down on my bed, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. As a result, I ended up going to bed late and was a bit sleep-deprived.
I was really happy when Kaito-kun told me he liked me. It really made my heart race.
I’ve been told “I like you” by girls before, but never by a boy.
I knew it clearly then. I think I like Kaito-kun.
No, not think. I like him… After all, my heart was pounding so fast.
But I couldn’t come up with an answer.
It’s because I still have lingering feelings for Shin.
We’ve been together since kindergarten, and I’ve liked him for such a long time. That long history we share is probably why I can’t let go so easily…
I’m really sorry that I can’t answer Kaito-kun’s feelings right away, but I want to make a decision only after I’ve got a proper answer… I think it would be rude to Kaito-kun otherwise.
“Wait a minute, Mom! I’ll be down in a minute!”
——I was called, so I went down the stairs to go to Mom.
“What’s wrong, Mom?”
“I want you to deliver this to Shin-kun’s Mom.”
Mom said as she handed me a bag.
“I just need to deliver this, right?”
“Yes. Then I’m counting on you.”
“Okay.”
I got ready to go out.
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Shin’s house is very close to mine, so it didn’t take long to reach his house.
Ding dong
I immediately rang the doorbell.
The door opened and it was Shin who came out.
“Kaoru? What’s up?”
“Is Auntie home?”
“Yes, she is.”
“Mom asked me to deliver this, so I brought it.”
I said that and handed the bag to Shin.
“I just need to give this to my mom, right?”
“Yes. Thank you.”
When I said that, Shin continued,
“Okay. By the way, do you have anything to do after this, Kaoru?”
My plan for today was to go shopping for the first time in a while.
I was hoping to buy some notebooks and writing utensils that I’ve been running low on, and also some novels to read when I have time.
“I was thinking about going out and buying notebooks, novels, and other things later today. Why do you ask?”
“Is that so? Then, how about I come along too?”
“You’re coming too, Shin?”
“Yeah, I was planning to buy a new game anyway, so I figured it’s perfect timing.”
He said that, and I didn’t really have a reason to say no. Besides, with everything going on with Kaito-kun, I felt like I should talk to Shin as well to sort out my feelings.
“Sure, let’s go together.”
“Okay. I’ll just give this to my mom and get ready, so please wait for about two minutes. I’ll just get changed and get my wallet.”
“Okay. Understood.”
Now that I think about it, this is the first time we’ve gone out together since we became high school students…
Shin has been playing games with his friends and spending time with Kirara-chan more often…
Oh… Come to think of it, I was so preoccupied with Kaito-kun that I didn’t really notice, but hasn’t Shin been getting along with Hitomi-chan too recently? Well, I guess that’s fine…
More importantly, I need to make it clear to myself whether I like Kaito-kun or Shin.
While thinking about such things, I waited for Shin to finish getting ready.
——A few minutes later, Shin came out of the house.
“Sorry to keep you waiting. Let’s go.”
“Yeah.”
——Then, we went shopping.
“Shin, let’s go to this store first.”
“Okay.”
The first place we went to was a bookstore that sold novels and reference materials.
After going in, I decided to look for a novel I wanted to read.
“I’ll look for something to read for a bit, so wait for me.”
“Sure, I’ll just wander around nearby. But don’t take too long, okay?”
Shin doesn’t even read manga, let alone books, so I felt a bit bad about making him wait. Still, it’ll only take a little while.
——I spent the next few minutes choosing a book.
“I already have this one… Oh! This one was recommended to me by a friend!”
As I was wondering which one to get, Shin came.
“Kaoru, have you decided?”
“Not yet. Just wait a little longer. Sorry for making you keep waiting.”
“Well, it’s fine. I can wait a bit more, but try to hurry up, okay?”
When I replied, Shin said that with a slightly annoyed look on his face.
“Okay…”
I thought to myself, It’s only been about ten minutes. Does he really have to say it like that?
After all, it was Shin who said he’d come with me…
While thinking that, I wondered what Kaito-kun would’ve done.
Kaito-kun always respects me and takes good care of me, so he’d probably smile and say something like, “I’ll wait for you, so take your time.”
I started choosing again with that thought.
——After that, I chose two novels and bought some notebooks and other things before going back to Shin.
“Sorry, Shin. I’m done now.”
“Finally. Let’s hurry then.”
“Yeah.”
This time, we went to a shop with a game center and a store selling video games that Shin had apparently wanted to visit.
For some reason, Shin seemed to be in quite a hurry.
“Alright, Kaoru, just wait here for a bit.”
“Okay. I’ll come with you.”
“Alright, then.”
I don’t really play games, but I didn’t feel like being alone, so I decided to go with Shin.
“Great! It’s not sold out!”
Shin exclaimed as he grabbed a game.
“Is that the game you wanted?”
“That’s right! Some stores have already sold out of it, apparently.”
“…So that’s why you were telling me to hurry?”
“Well, yeah. But hey, it’s here, so no worries now, right?”
Shin said with a smile. But I thought, if that was the case, he should have just come by himself.
Because he rushed me, I felt guilty about making him wait while picking out novels, and I hurried through my choices…
Kaito-kun would never do something like this…
Even when I’m with Shin, I can’t help but compare him to Kaito-kun…
I had never gotten close to any boys other than Shin, so I hadn’t realized before just how different they could be. These thoughts swirled in my mind.
“Yeah… I’m glad you were able to buy it.”
“Yeah!”
Shin replied without even looking at me.
——After paying the bill, Shin said,
“Can we go to the arcade for a bit?”
“Sure, but don’t stay too long, okay? I’m not done with my shopping just yet.”
“Okay, okay.”
And so, together with Shin, we came to a place where there were a bunch of games that you could play for 100 yen.
“What are you playing, Shin?”
“Hmm, let’s see…”
Just as Shin was about to say that, someone came over.
“Oh! Shin!”
“Oh, Tanaka! What are you doing here?”
That person was Tanaka from another class.
I had never spoken to him, but I’m sure he was someone who often played online games with Shin.
“We all came here to play some games. Fighting games, racing games, stuff like that. Loser buys drinks for everyone.”
“Wow, that sounds fun!”
Shin said with a very envious look on his face.
“Do you want to join? …Oh wait, you’re not alone, so maybe not.”
“Uh, Kaoru? Is it alright if I go?”
Shin said that to me.
Even though Shin was the one who asked to come with me…
“Sure, but… What should I do…”
“Ah, you can join. You can wait or do whatever you want.”
Do whatever I want…? I don’t know any of the boys but Shin, and even if I said I’d wait, I still have other things to buy too…
“…In that case, I think I’ll head home.”
“Really?”
“Yeah…”
As we were having this conversation, Tanaka said,
“Are you sure, Shin? And you too, Sasauchi-san?”
“It’s fine. I had some other plans after this anyway.”
“Sorry about this, Kaoru. I guess we’ll part ways here today.”
“Yeah.”
And with that, we parted ways.
——As I walked alone after separating from Shin, I thought to myself.
“Hah~”
I guess Shin doesn’t care about me.
After spending time with Kaito-kun and then with Shin, I couldn’t help but feel the difference.
I can’t tell if Shin is normal or if Kaito-kun is especially kind, but today I clearly understand it.
I have more fun and get excited being with Kaito-kun than with Shin.
Plus, if I think about who I’d rather be with in the future, it’s definitely Kaito-kun.
Because when I’m with Kaito-kun, I don’t think about Shin, but when I’m with Shin, I always think about Kaito-kun a lot…
“I want to be with Kaito-kun…”
That realization hit me clearly.
I want to be with Kaito-kun.
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