The Reason Why I was Cheated on By My Girlfriend - Chapter 13
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A Day Without Yua (2)
Haru’s POV
Lunch break.
I leave the classroom as if escaping and head to the library.
“Haruki-san!”
Kaguya is standing in front of the entrance.
“…you’re early.”
“Yes. The class ended a bit earlier.”
Kaguya said so with a happy expression on her face.
“Then, shall we go right away?”
“Huh? Aren’t we eating in the library?”
“Haruki-san, eating and drinking are not allowed in the library.”
“…ah, that’s right. Sorry, I forgot.”
It’s just a casual exchange.
I feel calm.
Maybe it’s because I don’t have to worry about talking about Yua.
(…stop it. Don’t think about it.)
How long will you keep dwelling on this?
You’re with someone who truly cares about you. Forget it already.
“Let’s use that room over there.”
I follow Kaguya’s suggestion and walk with her.
It’s the closest classroom to the library.
The classroom has regular seating and a blackboard, but there are no people around.
“Apparently, the third-years use this classroom for their classes.”
“…oh.”
Kaguya explained so because I look puzzled.
Then, she pushes a nearby desk and moves two seats together.
We sit facing each other.
Kaguya places a grey handbag on the desk, takes out a somewhat large bento from it and open the lid.
“Jann! Sandwiches. I couldn’t decide what to cook, but I thought it would be best to start with something that feels homemade for my first meal, so I went with this.”
Her smile is as innocent as a child opening a treasure chest.
I let out a small sigh, shift my mood, and return her smile.
“Amazing. You made all this, Kaguya?”
“……”
She suddenly went silent.
“What’s wrong?”
“…I’m surprised that you suddenly called me by my first name.”
She said so, looking genuinely embarrassed.
“But you called me by my first name yesterday too.”
“…that was just acting.”
She puts her hand over her mouth and looks away.
“…this is the first time you’ve called me by my first name as your girlfriend.”
Honestly, I feel nothing special about it.
But seeing Kaguya blushing so much makes me feel embarrassed too.
(…I might finally understand why everyone praises her.)
The most beautiful girl in school.
To be honest, I didn’t really get it even after hearing about her from my friends.
Now, for the first time, I finally understand. And I feel truly reassured.
If I’m with her, I’m sure I can forget about Yua.
“…umm, should we start eating now?”
“Yeah, let’s eat.”
I lightly clasp my hands together and pick up a small sandwich.
It’s a bite-sized sandwich with egg filling.
“Hmm, it’s delicious.”
When I honestly said so, Kaguya covers her mouth with both hands.
“…I’m really happy.”
Seriously, that’s just unfair.
“There’s plenty of them. Please eat as much as you like.”
“…yeah, thanks.”
The time that follows is very enjoyable.
It feels like my mind finally found some peace for the first time since I woke up.
“By the way, how was your day?”
“What do you mean?”
“I mean, did anything interesting happen?”
The casual conversation was supposed to continue.
“Not really, it was just normal.”
Ah, this is really frustrating. I feel like crawling into a hole.
“I woke up in the morning, talked with my parents, came to school, talked with friends, and attended classes. That’s it.”
“…I see.”
My emotions are probably all on my face.
There’s no way the perceptive Kaguya wouldn’t notice it.
“…I’m sorry.”
I apologized without specifying what I’m sorry for.
Kaguya looks down, seemingly understanding everything.
“Umm!”
We both look up.
Kaguya, with a worried expression on her face, continues,
“Right now, even if it’s just a physical relationship, that’s okay for me.”
She has a very saddened expression on her face.
I stay silent and wait for her to continue.
“I’ll do my best so that one day, you can truly laugh from your heart.”
Kaguya smiles wistfully.
“So, so that’s why…”
“It’s okay.”
I intended to listen to the end, but the pain in my heart is just unbearable
“The time I spend talking with you is really enjoyable, Kaguya. Even today has been really fun.”
“…is that really true?”
I show her a smile.
“Actually, are you okay, Kaguya? I truly am the worst, am I not?”
I actually can’t tell, but I have a feeling that her smile is not genuine.
“Isn’t it tough to be with someone who’s still hung up on another girl?”
I’ve said something I shouldn’t have. I’m aware of it. That’s why I regretted it after I said it.
“…even so, I like you, Haruki-san.”
It feels like a thorn has pierced my heart.
I knew I would get this response.
“Thank you.”
I said so and pick up the next sandwich.
For a while, we both sit in silence. Eventually, Kaguya breaks the silence and resumes the conversation.
I shift back my mood and go along with it.
It’s such a fun time.
The more time I spend with Kaguya, the more I like her.
On the other side, the more I like Kaguya, the more I hate myself.
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At the end of the day, I lay on my bed with my eyes closed.
I’m not thinking about anything.
But I’m not feeling sleepy at all.
Suddenly, I hear a sound.
The door to my room opens and some tentative footsteps.
It’s probably my mom.
She’s putting away the laundry or something into the closet.
I should help out sometimes.
I’m thinking about such thoughts as I close my eyes—
Thud!
I hear a footstep right next to me.
I feel like someone is watching me.
“…what?”
I open my eyes.
Holding my breath, I look up in stunned silence for a moment.
“What are you doing here…Yua?”