Volume 2 Chapter 6 – Forbidden Love 3: Kyouko’s Resolve

| Mihane Todou

“Hey, Mihane! What’s wrong?!”

“If you two are coming, hurry up!”

“I don’t mind, but…”

It was lunchtime. While chatting in the cafeteria, that idiot Kuzukawa dropped some terrifying news.

Kyosuke and Aika hadn’t shown up at school. The moment I heard that, a chill ran down my spine.

After school, I rushed home, unable to calm down. My unusual behavior made the two insist on accompanying me.

In the cafeteria, I tried my best to act naturally so no one would suspect we were siblings, but inwardly, I was in a daze.

Since middle school, I had made it clear to Yuma and Kyouko that I didn’t want the school to find out about our relationship, so they quickly switched to calling Kyosuke by his last name, Todou-kun. They were sharp as always.

I went along, responding with short nods here and there.

But what were the guys who lynched Kyosuke yesterday doing here?

I saw them walking home together yesterday.

But more importantly—

Did Aika go home, feeling devastated?

Did Kyosuke end up sleeping in?

Yesterday, he not only got beaten up, but he did so much for me afterward. He even cooked dinner. Maybe his body was exhausted, and he ended up oversleeping.

If that’s the case, it’s fine.

It’s fine, but if the two of them ran into each other… If Aika told him about the video and my declaration—

It could become an irreparable situation. They might even reconcile.

If I really think about it, this morning’s incident was something that could drive that Yandere Aika to attempt suicide.

Maybe she’s feeling desperate right now. The excitement I felt this morning was completely gone, replaced only by a growing sense of dread.

I don’t actually want her to die.

That’s right—if Aika were to commit suicide, Kyosuke might distance himself from me!

Both outcomes are unacceptable! What should I do…?

“Why isn’t either of them answering?! Sniff…”

“Mihane, you need to explain what’s going on!”

“Mihane-san, please calm down, okay?”

I kept calling desperately, but neither of them answered.

The moment Kyouko grabbed my arm, my emotions spilled over. I stopped in my tracks and started crying.

I was cornered from all sides.

Driven by despair, before I knew it, I ended up confessing everything to the two of them…

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“Yuma-san, can you stay out tonight?”

“Let me call home real quick.”

“I’ll call too.”

The two of them, leaving me who had just spilled everything, started calling their homes. I was so panicked that I couldn’t remember exactly what I had said.

“Mihane-san, this may sound harsh, but given that we can’t reach Naruse-san, we should leave her out of this for now.”

“Huh?”

“Yuma-san, how did it go?”

“They said it’s fine, but I should go home first to grab some things for the sleepover.”

“Ah, yes, I almost forgot. Then let’s split up for now and regroup at Mihane-san’s house later. Yuma-san, can I leave Mihane to you?”

“Leave it to me!”

“Mihane-san, there’s no way Kyosuke-san would leave without you. Even if he’s not at home now, he’ll definitely come back. But I can’t leave you in your current state. That’s why tonight, Yuma-san and I will stay by your side. I had no idea you were feeling so cornered… And though it might be inappropriate, I feel moved.”

“Huh?”

“Yes, I am deeply moved! I… I’ve finally come to understand the beauty of forbidden love!”

This revision aims to enhance clarity and flow, ensuring that the emotional impact and character dialogue remain engaging and clear.