I’m Betrayed by My Childhood Friend Who is Also My Lover, but My Other Childhood Friend Healed Me, So I Feel Like I Can Recover and Be Happy ~Is it True That Friendship Between a Man and Woman is Impossible? - Chapter 26

Last Days (2)

“Well then, let me introduce you to the other party involved—the husband of Chiaki Karasuma, the woman who entered the hotel with you, Toshihisa Karasuma.”

With that, Chitose’s father, Toshihisa-san walks towards our table and sit beside me.

The scumbag clearly looks surprised, but his demeanour remains unchanged as he continues to hurl insults.

“So, the two losers are ganging up on me now? Do you really think it will make any difference?”

Hearing the scumbag’s words, Toshihisa-san lets out a sigh.

“How dare you say something like that. Do you not understand the situation you’re in?”

“Haha, the guy who got his wife stolen is acting all high and mighty. Well, your wife and daughter have been mine for a while now.”

“Yeah, unfortunately, what you said is true…that’s why I’m considering divorcing my wife.”

“Hah, how pathetic. You’re just going to tuck your tail and run away?”

The scumbag says so with a big smile on his face.

Toshihisa-san disregards the scumbag’s words and continues.

“What are you talking about? The evidence of my wife’s infidelity is clear. Therefore, it’s obvious that I’ll be seeking compensation from both of you, my wife and the man involved in the affair…considering what you’ve done, including the matter with my daughter, the compensation can amount to hundreds of thousands, if not more. I’ll leave the specifics to my lawyer…”

“Hah, what are you talking about, old man? I’m still in high school, I’m a minor. There’s no way I can be involved in something like that.”

“The word ‘Ignorance’ suits you perfectly. Given your lack of understanding, let me explain it to you. This incident isn’t a criminal case but a civil one. Well, I can’t say the same definitively for my wife, but in civil cases, being a minor doesn’t matter. At your age, you’re not exempt from liability.”

“Hah, wait a minute…is this even allowed?”

Immediately, the scumbag’s confidence falters and he begins to panic.

The triumphant expression he wore moments ago fades away.

He looks pathetic.

Since there is nothing else to discuss, Toshihisa-san gets up from his seat.

“Toshihisa-san, I apologize for bothering you while you’re busy.”

“No, I’m just following your instructions. All of this happened because of me in the first place…well, I’d rather not to discuss it here. Can I leave the rest to you, Akito-kun?”

“Yes, I’ll take care of everything, including the aftermath.”

“Thank you. I’m counting on you.”

With that, Toshihisa-san leaves the restaurant.

“You’re such a coward, Asahina.”

The scumbag is glaring at me with resentful eyes.

This is actually the first time he calls me by my name.

“Coward? …after doing something so despicable, you’re calling me a coward because you’re getting what you deserve?”

“Shut up. If I get rid of the evidence here…”

“I can’t believe it, you’re so dumb. How did you even manage to get into our school in the first place? Of course I have backups of the evidence.”

“…damn it, why do I have to go through all this just for fucking one woman?”

“Even if it’s just one woman, you toy with her and use her for your own pleasure. You’re so self-centred. Besides, it’s not just one person, is it? The more I dig into your past, the more I find out about all of your despicable doings. How many people do you think have been hurt just to satisfy your desires?”

“That’s not important. If it weren’t for you—that’s right, if it weren’t for you…bastard—”

It’s a typical move from someone who is desperate and cornered.

Before he can hit me, I dodge his punch and swiftly kick him in the stomach.

Then, I twist his hand and pin him down.

“Urghh!”

The scumbag groans in pain.

“Just so you know, everything here is being filmed and recorded. This will serve as solid evidence. It’s over, Hiruma-senpai.”

“It’s not over yet. I…I…”

I calm myself down before continuing.

“You know it’s all over now. Let me predict what’s to come…first, if this gets out, you will be kicked out of school. If I remember correctly, you are doing some modelling, right? Well, that’ll surely be over too. Maybe your parents will cover the damages, but considering their status, it seems they’ll be more concerned about their reputation and might disown you, kicking you out of the house. After that, with your attitude, you won’t be able to find decent work. Fortunately, you have a good face, so you can try being a host or something, but treating women poorly won’t get you far. You’ll keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again, earning grudges everywhere you go, until eventually someone stabs you out of resentment. What do you think, senpai…can you picture what’s to come a bit now?”

“…no, no, I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I messed up, I was wrong. I truly apologize from the bottom of my heart, please forgive me, please, help me…”

Tears and snot are covering his filthy face.

He’s completely different from when he entered the restaurant.

“Well, even though it’s true that Chitose might have been manipulated by you, part of it is her own fault…so I can’t completely blame you for it…”

“Yeah, that girl, she easily went along with it…”

“You were saying that you apologize from the bottom of your heart, but now you’re blaming her for it.”

“…no, it’s not like that, I messed up, it’s all my fault. I’m sorry.”

“Pathetic…after toying with Chitose and hurting Airi, there’s no way I’ll forgive you, bastard!”

I’ll leave the rest to Kouta.

Then I contact Airi, she told me this morning that she will meet Chitose in the afternoon.