The Reason Why I was Cheated on By My Girlfriend - Chapter 10

Kaguya Sakashita’s Impure Seduction (1)

Haru’s POV

To put it simply, I feel terrible.

Talking to Yua as if nothing happened.

Asking if she has someone she likes so casually.

Then finally telling her,

‘—to do the same thing as you did.’

All of that was Kaguya Sakashita’s suggestion.

I didn’t want to think about anything anymore and just did as she told me…

No, that’s not right. I’m the one who made that choice.

Don’t be ridiculous. It’s too late for regrets now.

But…why did she make that face?

Why did Yua look so hurt?

You’re the one who betrayed me first.

So it’s okay for you to betray me, but it’s not okay for me to betray you? What kind of logic is that!?

“Ogura-kun, are you okay…?”

(TN: For those who are confused, the MC’s name is Haruki Ogura. Sakashita Kaguya is calling the MC by his first name in front of Yua, but not when their alone.)

A worried voice says so.

Startled, I quickly force a smile at Sakashita-san who is walking beside me.

“Why wouldn’t I be? I feel great.”

“…I’m sorry.”

“Why are you apologizing? I said I feel great, didn’t I?”

Sakashita-san looks down with a gloomy expression on her face.

Seeing her like that, I bite my lip.

I’m taking out my frustration on her, I truly am pathetic.

“Umm, Ogura-kun!”

I turn to look at her.

“Would you really like to come to my house?”

“…why?”

“I’d love to introduce you to some books that will cheer you up!”

Please stop.

“I don’t read books that much.”

“How about movies? Whenever a favourite novel of mine gets adapted, I make sure to buy the Blu-ray, so I have a lot of movies!”

Every time I look at Sakashita-san, I can’t stop myself from thinking about Yua.

Every time it happens, I feel like my chest is about to burst.

“When you’re under a lot of stress, it’s good to experience a moving story that makes you cry. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps you feel more relaxed.”

But she isn’t Yua. Yua would never say something that sounds so intelligent.

“Aromatherapy is also effective. The scent of Lavandula angustifolia can be very calming.”

Honestly, her words don’t bring me much comfort. But watching her speak so earnestly does lighten my heart a bit.

I feel like crying right now.

Sakashita-san is genuinely worried about me.

I feel sorry, pathetic, but more than anything…I’m grateful.

“…movies will work.”

I mutter softly.

“What kind of movie do you want to watch?”

I know that my response is lacking, but Sakashita-san is smiling warmly at me.

“I have all sorts of movies!”

And with that, I head to Sakashita-san’s house.

She walks beside me along the way, cheerfully talking about the various movies she wants to show me.

Along the way, I suddenly realize that we’re still holding hands.

It’s actually just a lie to deceive Yua, there is no need to keep holding hands.

But I pretend not to notice it.

The warmth of her hand feels comforting, and I find myself not wanting to let go of her hand.

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Sakashita-san’s house is a two-story detached house.

Since she mentioned having a study in her house, I imagined it to be a mansion, but it turns out just to be a regular house.

After she shows me around, I wash my hands.

Then, I sit on the living room sofa.

This is my first time being in a girl’s house other than Yua’s. Under normal circumstances, I might feel a bit nervous, but right now, the only thing that catches my eyes is the large TV in front of me. It’s really huge—probably over two meters wide.

“Everything’s ready!”

Sakashita-san says so as she closes all the curtains in the room, prepared some aroma candles, snacks, and drinks on the table.

Then, Sakashita-san sits down next to me.

“…it’s like a movie theatre.”

“Yes! It’s my first time inviting a friend over!”

Sakashita-san replied so cheerfully.

The movie starts.

To be honest, I can’t focus on the movie at all.

I can tell that it’s some kind of fantasy film, but that’s about it.

As the movie continues and I feel more relaxed, I can somewhat focus on the movie.

But just as my heart is about to feel something…it’s as if there’s an invisible wall in my heart that repels all emotions.

I glance at Sakashita-san.

She is watching the movie with a serious expression on her face. She seems to be so focused that she doesn’t notice my gaze.

I have a feeling that even if I touch her cheek right now, she wouldn’t react at all—well it’s not like I’m going to do it.

(…she is so expressive.)

Her face turns serious during intense scenes and broke into a smile during the funny ones.

I can tell exactly what she’s thinking just by looking at her.

Watching her is far more interesting than the movie itself.

Eventually, the movie ends and the credit starts to roll.

Sakashita-san wipes away her flowing tears with a handkerchief and asks,

“How was it?”

“…sorry, I didn’t understand a thing.”

Sakashita-san looks down.

I’m unsure of what to do.

If I talk about how I have been watching her the entire time, it would probably lighten the mood.

It’s really interesting to see her expressions change so vividly.

But I’m not in the mood for that.

I just can’t get into a happy mood right now.

A heavy silence falls over us.

Even Sakashita-san seems to be thinking for the right words.

I truly am pathetic.

I’m the one who carried out the plan, and I’m the one who got hurt on my own.

Sakashita-san is very considerate.

She even went out of her way to invite me to her home and to comfort me.

I should smile. Even just for now.

I can be depressed later.

I can cry as much as I want after I get home.

…ah, this is not good.

Just how much do I really like Yua?

“…ah.”

Suddenly, I feel a handkerchief touching my face.

Sakashita-san is gently wiping the corners of my eyes.

“I’m sorry.”

Sakashita-san, it’s not your fault, you don’t need to apologize.

I want to say so, but I quickly close my mouth because I don’t want Sakashita-san to hear my pathetic voice.

“I actually understand.”

…knew what?

I silently said so in my mind instead of replying her.

“I understand why you’re hurt, Ogura-kun.”

…what are you talking about?