I'll Take Nanase-san, Who Is Small And Adorable, Away From Her Cheating And Clueless Ex And Make Her Happy. - Chapter 3: Damn it, I got caught cheating...! Kouma’s POV.

Damn it, I got caught cheating…!

Kouma’s POV.

“I really messed up this time, didn’t I…? What should I do…?”

That night, I lay on my bed, lost in thought.

I had been caught cheating by Hiyori, who was not only my childhood friend but also one of my girlfriends, and I had made her angry.

We had quarreled many times before, but this was the first time it had escalated to this level.

Given our long history together, I could tell that Hiyori was genuinely furious.

“But it’s not my fault… Nina is cute too.”

Honestly, I was aware that I had done something wrong.

After starting a relationship with Hiyori, I had quickly accepted a confession from Shibamura Nina, who attended another school. This weighed on me with a sense of guilt. It also contributed to the lack of progress in my relationship with Hiyori.

If she had been dissatisfied, she could have just told me. If she had, I could have made improvements and felt reassured that I was loved.

On the other hand, Nina was actively pursuing me, saying she would be okay with being my second girlfriend and frequently messaging me.

She even let me touch her chest, albeit not very much, and claimed that when we entered high school, she would let me do even more… She expressed her feelings for me in various ways.

But Hiyori never did anything like that.

She had said she wanted to avoid any contact that might reveal our relationship to our classmates, but our conversations never went beyond those of childhood friends. Even when I invited her out on dates, she would say, “Studying for entrance exams comes first!” and we ended up going out less frequently since autumn.

Moreover, I think being with Hiyori for too long had dulled the excitement of our relationship.

The sweet and sour feelings that come with being a couple quickly faded away, and we started acting just like we did before we became a couple.

In such a situation, if a girl was openly showing her affection for me, it was only natural that my heart would lean toward her.

Besides, I had made efforts to improve things. I wanted to feel that I was loved by Hiyori, so I tried to initiate some physical contact.

First, I thought it would be good to hold hands, kiss, and then touch her chest. Nina was willing to let me do all of that.

But honestly, despite her height, Hiyori’s chest was far superior in size. If I could touch those breasts freely, I would choose Hiyori without hesitation.

So even though I had approached Hiyori and given her a chance, she rejected it.

Even today, I felt embarrassed, but I said it clearly. I told her that if I liked her, I wanted to touch her chest.

Yet, she threw cold water on my feelings and called me the lowest before running away.

Given the situation, it might have been understandable for her to react that way. But I was desperate and anxious too, so she could have at least understood that.

I just wanted a little bit of… to be allowed to touch her.

Ever since I entered high school, I had become quite popular, and Hiyori knew that. If that was the case, she should have made some effort to maintain her position as my girlfriend, right?

I had given her a chance. But she shattered it. That’s all there is to it.

I have my flaws, but Hiyori has her fair share of shortcomings too.

“I’m glad I listened to Nina…! I mean, I’m relieved I managed to keep my relationship with Hiyori a secret…!”

Well, let’s just think of it as over with Hiyori. What worries me is that she might spread rumors about my cheating, but I’ve already taken precautions against that.

From emails to text messages, I have left no evidence of our relationship in writing. I’ve kept our conversations at a level that could easily be dismissed as friendly banter between childhood friends.

Since I had also hidden our relationship from others, no matter what she said, I could simply argue that “we weren’t really dating” and that “Hiyori was just misunderstanding things.”

Fortunately, it worked to my advantage that there were hardly any friends from middle school at my current high school.

So I don’t have to worry about my reputation suffering. In fact, this way, I can flirt with Nina openly… and I can also get closer to other girls who might approach me.

Moreover, I had a long history with Hiyori, and she was the one who confessed to me.

Although the mood when we parted was terrible, the fact that she reacted so strongly suggests that she still has feelings for me. Once things settle down, there’s a good chance we could get back together.

If that happens, it would practically mean that I had her approval for dating two girls at the same time. The dream of being with two cute girls simultaneously is incredibly enticing.

“It’ll be fine. At worst, I’ll just break up with Hiyori. Plus, I know her well. We’re childhood friends, after all…”

Hiyori knows me just as well, and she wouldn’t be able to distance herself from me so easily. That’s just who she is.

I believe that in about a month, life will return to a routine that isn’t much different from before… no, it will likely be even more enjoyable than it has been. It has to be that way.

I understand Hiyori better than anyone else. Since I feel this way, there’s no way I’m wrong.

While reflecting on my mistakes, I started thinking about how I would forgive Hiyori when she calmed down. In the middle of that thought process, I fell asleep… and woke up the next morning feeling surprisingly refreshed.