She is Reading My Thoughts Again Today - Chapter 56

Holding Out a Hand Day

‘I like you, Nao Kisaragi.’

I can’t believe I said those words, but yes, I said it myself. I said it. Usami Hokuto told Nao Kisararagi that he likes her.

My face feels so hot that it feels like it’s going to catch on fire. My hands are dripping wet in sweat. I thought I’ve messed it up by saying it in the heat of the moment.

But on the other hand, she is not teasing, rejecting or embarrassing me, but she is simply looking at me with a sincere gaze. That’s right, even though I want to avert my eyes from her, I keep looking into her beautiful black eyes, even though my feet want to run away from this situation, I stand there and wait for her answer. It took a few seconds for her to open her mouth. Even though it is only a few seconds, it felt so long that I thought the time had stood still.

Her serious expression softens and she giggles.

“I like you too, Hokuto-san.”

I heard the answer that I hope the most from her mouth. I was prepared to accept whatever the outcome was, but I feel really happy that she said she also likes me.

“…thankyou.”

I can feel all of the nervousness leave my legs at once. I have never been this nervous before. That’s why it feels really amazing when all of the nervousness left my leg.

“Yeah, me too, thank you very much.”

Kisaragi’s voice comes closer.

“There is a lot going on, but it’s clear now that we’re in love with each other.”

I let her enter my range easily. As usual, my thoughts are being read.

“Do you want to kiss or something?”

“Whaa…”

Is she an idiot? I’m so surprised to hear her say such thing while we are having a relaxed conversation that I unconsciously back away.

“Y-you should hold back your teasing at a time like this. It could cause all kinds of problems.”

I’ve been thinking it for a while now, but isn’t she being too aggressive? I thought that she is laughing happily, but rather she has a very serious expression on her face.

“I know, things like that should be done after taking proper steps, right? But I said it just because I want to.”

Her face slowly blushing in red. She is not teasing me at all. I can feel my cheeks getting hotter too.

“Ahh, of course, it has nothing to do with my ability, it’s because I like Hokuto-san, you know?”

“…you know what?”

I don’t know where to begin. I feel like it’s wrong, but I also feel like it’s the right thing to do at the same time.

“I get it, I get it, so please don’t be so distraught about it.”

“Which one are you distraught about?”

“Both of them.”

“Ahh, yeah.”

A small laugh echoes through the classroom. Following Kisaragi, who looked away, I look at the time and see that it’s almost time to leave school.

“The sun is setting much earlier than usual.”

“Yeah.”

With that said, we both return to our seats to pick up our bags. Then she suddenly stops in front of the door. Suspiciously, I stop behind her and she looks back at me.

“Well then, let’s go home.”

As if it is a matter of course, Kisaragi held out her hand towards me.