The Charm of the Popular Beautiful Succubus in Class Doesn't Work on Me ~ For Some Reason, This Beauty Keeps Trying to Hold My Hand ~ - 66

Chapter 66: I Will Hold Your Hand Forever

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I was led by Michihito’s hand to the campfire site.

“A-Amazing.”

I couldn’t help but let out a voice of admiration. Before my eyes, flames rose toward the star-filled sky. Around the fire, happy couples danced, and beyond them, the other students were making a lot of happy noise. The slightly scratchy sound of the folk dance music, the laughter echoing from all around… Everything about it looked so fun!

“You’ve never been to the campfire before, have you?”

Michihito grinned and looked into my eyes.

“Yeah!”

Unable to contain my excitement, my voice burst out with energy.

“Looks like the part where everyone dances together is over and now it’s free time session.”

“Free time?”

“Yeah. You know, ‘Jinx Time.’ The part where you ask someone you like to dance.”

“Oh, that’s what it is… Wait, hold on. Weren’t you the type who doesn’t believe in things like that?”

“Well… To be honest, I guess I don’t really believe in it…”

“Then why did you ask me to dance?”

I flashed a teasing smile and peered into his face. The slight blush that appeared on his cheeks was adorable. After all, he had just confessed to me earlier. There was no need for him to be embarrassed now. I wouldn’t refuse any invitation from him anymore.

That’s how much I love him.

“Well… sometimes, doing things like this is nice, isn’t it? Come on, enough of that, let’s dance!”

Saying that, Michihito grabbed my hand and started running.

“Wa-wait a second! I don’t even know how to dance!”

“All you have to do is hold my hands like this and keep spinning around.”

“Holding hands and spinning…”

“You feel safe holding my hand, don’t you?”

“…Yeah!”

From that moment on, Michihito and I danced, forgetting about the passage of time. I could feel everyone’s eyes on us.

Well, of course, right?

The class idol, Kisara-chan… The same Kisara-chan who never danced with anyone last year was now dancing song after song with a boy.

That’s fine. Look all you want. I won’t lie to myself anymore. I won’t hide that I love someone. I don’t care if people call us a stupid couple. I have a duty to let the world know that I have someone important to me. That is the least I can do… As a girl who has been cursed with this devilish “ability.”

“Hey… Michihito, look. The stars are beautiful. It’s like we’re floating in a sea of stars.”

“Yeah, they really are. You know… I’ve always dreamed of watching the stars with you like this.”

Michihito’s grip on my hand tightened.

“Hey, Michihito, your hands are way too sweaty.”

“That’s your sweat.”

“I don’t sweat, thank you very much~.”

“What are you, some old-school idol?”

I stuck out my tongue playfully and squeezed his damp hand again, making sure it wouldn’t slip away.

Ah, this feels like a dream. The fact that I’m holding hands with Michihito, dancing, and looking at the stars like this…

“Oh yeah, I heard you were coming up with quite a crafty scheme to confess to Akari the other day, Michihito. You’re quite the strategist yourself, huh?”

I gave him a sideways glance, my gaze slightly narrowed.

“Who told you that?”

“Kokubun-kun.”

“That bastard… I’m gonna beat him next time I see him.”

“Kokubun-kun was just over there a while ago, smirking at us.”

“That bastard… I’m killing him right now.”

“…Nope!”

“What, you’re taking Kokubun’s side now?”

“No… I just don’t want to let go of your hand.”

“Wha-?! You… Why would you say something that cute out of nowhere?”

“I’m a girl too, you know. I want to be put first.”

“…I know. I won’t ever let you go.”

“Ever?”

“I promise.”

“If you do let go, I’ll shove mustard up your nose for as long as you are apart from me.”

“Then I’d better superglue my hand to yours.”

“Handcuffs are fine too, you know?”

“Quit it with the yandere act, it doesn’t suit you.”

“This is the part where I need to give a mysterious little ‘fufu’ laugh.”

We looked at each other and burst out laughing. Being with Michihito was so much fun. I felt like I could keep dancing forever, but it looked like this dreamlike moment was about to end. The song was nearing its finale, and the teachers were starting to clean up.

“Hey, Kisara.”

“…Yeah?”

His voice gently pulled my gaze to him.

“There’s just one thing I want to make sure I say before this ends.”

Oh, right.  The Starry Night Festival… We still had one last event left. The most important event.

Michihito’s serious gaze made my heart race. He took a deep breath.

“Kisara, please go out with me!”

One time, you asked me, “Do you believe in the god of love?” One time, I answered, “There’s no such thing.” But you know… Lately, I’ve started to believe in the god of love,even if it’s just a little bit.

Because when I was about to give up… When Shibuya-senpai pushed me down and I thought it was all over… What kept me going was this “Key of Promise.” The pendant around my neck bounced lightly in time with the dance.

Even a girl like me, cursed with this devilish power… Even a love story that seemed impossible to come true… The love god didn’t abandon me after all. Because now, I was in love with someone, and that love was mutual. Because now, I could hold the hand of the person I loved. i I could squeeze his hand tightly. 

That’s why… I believe in the Starry Night Festival’s jinx.

“Yes. I will hold your hand forever.”

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