I was cuckolded by my childhood friend, but I want to create a harem in a world where chastity is reversed and be happy. - Chapter 86: Maybe I'll Start Running in the Mornings (Hina's Perspective)

Chapter 86: Maybe I’ll Start Running in the Mornings (Hina’s Perspective)

“Ah, that’s right. This summer vacation, the Photography Club is going on a photo trip to the beach. Hina, do you want to come too?”

As we rode the train, I was brooding over my thoughts, but Kyou-chan invited me to join the trip.

Is it okay? Won’t I be a nuisance if I tag along?

“Eh… Is it really okay for me to come even though I’m not a club member? Won’t I be in the way?”

My inner thoughts came out honestly. I really wanted to ask him directly if I would be a nuisance to him and Sango-senpai.

“Well… Hina, we haven’t been together lately, and we haven’t been able to hang out, so if you’re considered an outsider and they say no, we can pretend you’re a model or something. And if it comes to that, you can just join the club.

And I absolutely won’t consider you a nuisance.”

For some reason, I felt happy that Kyou-chan seemed to want me to come so much. My heart was floating with excitement.

“I know you’re taking immunosuppressants, so sunburn is a no-no, and I understand that swimming in the sea requires extra care. But I think you can still enjoy it while being mindful of your health. And if it’s too much trouble to apply sunscreen, I can help.”

He seemed so eager that I couldn’t help but giggle.

“Do you really want to take pictures of me in a swimsuit that much? You’re so naughty, Kyou-chan. And… You’re saying outrageous things about applying sunscreen.”

I teased him, and Kyou-chan turned even redder than I expected, which made me blush too.

When I thought about him using photos of me in a pajama as a… ahem… it made my head spin.

“Sure, I’d love to go to the beach too. It’s been a long time. I haven’t been to the sea since my heart surgery… If I go, I want to go with someone I like, with you, Kyou-chan.”

All the gloominess I felt just disappeared. Regarding my worries, others are others, and I can only do what I can do.

I was genuinely happy to make another promise with Kyou-chan.

When we arrived at the station, I had come by bicycle from home, and Kyou-chan had walked, but he insisted on walking me home.

I was about to walk my bike, but he told me to ride it.

I put the daypack and Kyou-chan’s bag in the basket of my mom’s bike and started riding, with Kyou-chan running alongside me.

When Kyou-chan increased his pace, I could barely keep up on my bike. Somehow, it felt like I was a club manager in a manga, and it was fun.

“By the way, you were running the other night, weren’t you?”

I remembered seeing Kyou-chan running out for a run from the window.

“It’s not good for boys to run late at night. There are chijo (perverted women) out there.”

When I told him this because I didn’t want him to get attacked, Kyou-chan nodded.

“Then I’ll start running in the mornings. For now, I’ll make it a habit to run in the mornings during spring break.”

So, I thought I’d ride my bike with him in the mornings.

That way, we can meet every day during spring break, which will be fun.

As I pedaled, I felt happy at the prospect of making another promise, cherishing the time we were spending together.