My Online Friends Turned Out To Be the Ultra-Beautiful Girls in My Class and They Were Yandere - 7

Chapter 7: My Online Friend Was an Ice Queen, a Boku Girl, and Seriously Heavy

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T/N: Boku Girl refers to a girl who uses “boku” (a typically masculine first-person pronoun).

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“So then. You were asking why someone like me, who’s called the Ice Queen, is acting this way toward you just because you helped me once, right?”

“Yeah. I mean, there were probably others too, right? People who helped you. Maybe back in middle school.”

“Hehe, correct. There were a few. Hara-kun, could you look this way?”

As she asked, I shifted my gaze from the parfait to Haruna’s face. The moment I did, I heard a click, and a flash of white light filled my vision for an instant. When the light faded, I immediately glared at Haruna. She had clearly messed with me.

“Please don’t glare at me. I told you, didn’t I? I’d explain it to you.”

“How does this explain anything?”

“It’s a way to skip all unnecessary explanations. See? If I do this, I don’t need to explain, right?”

While I was completely lost, a notification popped up on my phone. It was Pisco. When I checked it, it was a DM from “runa-kun.” Apparently, a photo had been sent. At that moment, I understood everything… no way.

“Yeah, you’re right. If it’s this, there’s no need for any extra explanation.”

The photo that had been sent was a picture of me, staring blankly with a dumbfounded expression. In other words, that was what it meant. “runa-kun” was actually Haruna Misono, who was right in front of me. Yeah, why?

“By the way, I’ve known about you since middle school. Why, though, is a secret.”

“You’ve known me that long? Then that makes it even more confusing. If we’ve been connected that long, you should know I’m a guy full of desires. How many times have I sexually harassed you already?”

“That’s true. Then, I’ll show you my true self as well. That should help you understand, right?”

“Your true self, Haruna?”

Ahem. She gave a small cough, and then Haruna’s entire aura changed completely. I couldn’t tell exactly what changed, but something definitely had.

“…You know, I thought you were the one. I’ve gotten used to it now, but back then, I only pushed people away to avoid getting dragged into troublesome situations. Trusting people just ends up causing trouble anyway. So I figured it was better to act like the Ice Queen and keep them at a distance. But I thought you were different. I know a lot about you. I know that you’re truly kind, and that you don’t have a fake side to you. That’s why I want you. Ahaha, sorry. I’m not very good at putting things into words.”

…Huh. Huuuuuh!? A Boku Girl!? W-what is this overwhelming gap moe!?

“Do you understand now?”

“Y-yeah. I understand perfectly.”

“I see… ah.”

“Ah?”

After confirming that, Haruna immediately returned to her usual Ice Queen persona. But well, it made sense now. “runa-kun” was basically what you’d call the mood-maker of the server. According to him (runa-kun), he was in their thirties, but he was endlessly cheerful, with a childishness he couldn’t hide. I had always thought of him as a funny old guy. If runa-kun had been the Ice Queen, then it was basically a total character disaster. But… If that was her true self then it all made sense. Actually, why was I understanding all of this so quickly?

“Ah… ahh. Wh-what am I doing…! I got carried away again… idiot! Idiot, idiot! You’re going to hate me…! No, no, no, no, no, no, no… not you, anyone but you!!”

It happened right after that. As if realizing what she’d done, Haruna’s eyes widened, and without saying anything, she clung tightly to my arm. The clear sky was now filled with pitch-black clouds. Strangely, it was a beautiful darkness, one that felt like it could pull you in. Tears streamed down her face as she tightened her grip on my arm, refusing to let go, and spoke to me in a faint, fading voice.

“Hey… are you disappointed? That was the real me. Hehe, it’s ugly, isn’t it? It’s strange, right? Creepy, right? Are you going to push me away now? Distance yourself? Yeah… yeah, you will, won’t you. Of course you will. Someone like me… I said I’d show you my true self, yet I’m suffering because of it. A stupid girl who brought it on herself. Being around me is just disgusting, right? But please… don’t throw me away. Don’t leave me. If you leave me, I won’t be able to… live anymore.”

This was heavy, heavy, heavy, seriously heavy!! It’s rude to say, but she really is Muna’s childhood friend!! Why are they both this intense!? Is this why they get along well together?!

“I-it’s okay, it’s okay! I won’t start hating you or anything! H-hey, come on! Even if it’s just an act, I’m your boyfriend right now! There’s no way I’d leave you! Sure, I was surprised, but I think it’s wonderful! And besides… if I left a beauty like you, I’d regret it for the rest of my life!!”

I ended up blurting out all sorts of nonsense in my panic. But it seemed to reach her somehow. Little by little, the clouds began to clear. Sunlight started to shine through.

“Really…? Is that okay? Even someone like me? You won’t leave me? You’ll stay with me?”

“Of course. I mean, we’re starting this whole pretend boyfriend thing today, right? I’ll stick with you until you’re satisfied.”

“Then… even for a lifetime?”

“A lifetime is…”

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After finishing the parfait and paying, we stepped outside the shop. She insisted, saying she felt bad, so Haruna ended up paying for everything. In the end, she had returned to normal. That was a relief.

“I’m sorry. I showed you something really embarrassing.”

“It’s really fine, don’t worry about it. Still, that was unexpected. I didn’t think you had that side to you. And I was surprised we’d been connected for so long too.”

“…You really are kind… Both now and back then.”

“Did you say something?”

“Just talking to myself. Don’t worry about it.”

Walking home while chatting with someone. That was something that would have been unthinkable before. It was so fun that it felt like it ended in an instant. Even the usually boring walk to the station flew by because Haruna was there.

“See you, Haruna. Tomorrow too. Looking forward to this from now on.”

“Yes, see you tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it too, Hara-kun.”

After confirming that Haruna started walking away, I headed toward the station platform.

『18:30 runa-kun: Thank you, I love you』

『18:32 This message was deleted.』

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