The Most Beautiful Girl in School Has Become a Mother

“Actually, I lied about the diary story earlier.”

After exchanging kisses for the umpteenth time, perhaps feeling embarrassed, Miori suddenly averted her gaze and said so.

“Lie?”

“I said in Mom’s diary that ‘There’s a big aquarium, and it feels like being in the ocean’…but actually, it’s different.”

It’s a review of the aquarium they visited this morning on the first date of Miori’s parents.

Indeed, I thought it was a rather bland impression for a first date, but apparently, I was mistaken.

“What did it say?”

“‘Because I’m seeing it next to this person, this place is so beautiful’.”

Miori smiled softly and gazed blankly at the floor.

“So… what did Miori think?”

Looking at that profile, I couldn’t help but want to ask that.

She said during the day, “The aquarium is so big, it feels like being in the ocean,” but it felt different.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t bring up this topic now.

“Because I was watching next to Isaki-kun, I thought, ‘This place is so beautiful…’ and I was getting all flustered.”

“It’s the same.”

“Yeah, just like Mom.”

Miori smiled happily and tilted her head slightly.

The same exchange as during the day. But the content had changed significantly.

During the day, we were laughing amusingly, but now we are blushing slightly and smiling happily.

This is truly being with her mother, and perhaps she could empathize with those feelings herself.

That’s probably because our relationship has changed. During the day and now, there are more words to express our feelings, and we’ve become able to convey them without hesitation.

But now, it didn’t matter either way.

Miori was with me and thought that way. It was the same as what I had been thinking.

That made me happy, and after exchanging smiles again, I looked away.

“By the way, what are we going to do since Shinya and Sumomo are coming over tomorrow?”

Suddenly feeling embarrassed, I asked an unexpected question to hide my shyness.

“Huh? What do you mean?”

Miori raised her face and tilted her head.

Since it turned out to be an unexpected development during the day, I don’t know what kind of face I should make in front of them.

What should I do when I face those two? It feels impossible to interact with Miori as usual in front of them.

“Then, think about it. We skipped school to go on a date, then came to my place to take a bath together, and then slept together… We might end up dating.”

“…We even kissed, you know.”

Miori added shyly, her face turning red.

Even though I thought it would be better if she didn’t say it if she was embarrassed, I was happy that she added that.

“Ah… our relationship has changed too much.”

Miori smiled shyly and continued, “It can’t be helped.”

“Because… things have changed.”

And then, she stares at me intently.

Those eyes sparkled as if dreaming, and just looking at her made me feel like I was being drawn in.

“I see. It can’t be helped.”

“Yeah… that’s right.”

At those words, we both closed our eyes and gently leaned our faces closer.

I don’t know how many times we’ve kissed. It’s as if we’re both releasing the feelings we’ve been holding back, exchanging kisses over and over again.

We are surely just “ordinary Sanada Isaki” and “ordinary Imiya Miori,” and even if the magic of “dad” and “mom” wears off someday, our relationship will probably continue.

Whether the magic breaks or not, many new things will happen from now on.

Starting tomorrow, we’ll be playing as a group of five with Shinya and Sumomo, and after Golden Week, there’s also the summer camp.

This year, there are surely going to be many fun things that I never even imagined.

But it’s not just fun and games. There are still many problems left to solve.

First, it’s about Dad and Shuri. No matter how hard I and Miori try to be “Dad” and “Mom,” it won’t lead to a fundamental solution. It’s essential for Dad to confront Mom’s death and Shuri.

However, as I can see, my dad is still running away. If I bring up this topic, there will surely be a lot of conflict.

Until now, we would clash, and either be astonished by our stubbornness, or my heart would break, and that would be the end.

However, I feel that I am a bit different now. With someone truly important in my life, I feel that I can somewhat empathize with my father’s feelings more than before.

For example, if Miori were to leave suddenly like Mom did, would I be able to stay sane?

No, there’s no way I can stay sane. Surely, I will end up wanting to escape from reality just like my father. Even if I’m called irresponsible, and even if I feel guilty for being irresponsible, I won’t be able to face that harsh reality.

Now that I can understand those feelings even a little bit, perhaps I can face my dad in a slightly different way. He might get angry if I say this, but I feel like I’ve come to understand his position and feelings just a little bit.

And then, there’s also the matter of Miori.

She pretends not to notice, but deep down, it seemed like she wanted to see her father. No, maybe not to the extent of wanting to see him, but she definitely wanted confirmation.

Who is she the child of, and what kind of person was her mother? And was the relationship between her mother and father really as described in the diary? Perhaps I think I can find the meaning of her existence there.

If that time comes, I think I’ll stand by her side and go meet her father together.

Imiya Miori is now Shuri’s “mom,” my classmate, and… my girlfriend.

Seeing her gentle smile in front of me, I made that decision──.