The Reason Why I was Cheated on By My Girlfriend - Chapter 45

Haruki-san is Coming on Strong

Kaguya Sakashita’s POV

I don’t understand!

What on earth is Haruki-san thinking!? It’s almost terrifying!

Just having lunch alone together is more than enough to make me happy, but now he wants to walk home with me too…!?

Why are there so many things good things happening to me!?

If this were a romance novel, it would be a sign of misfortune.

There’s a genre I personally call ‘Time-Limited Love’, it’s a sad story that involves fulfilling a lover’s every wish before they break up or one of them dies.

I don’t remember ever being given a terminal diagnosis or anything like that.

What about other misfortunes…such as Haruki-san choosing Yua-san instead of me…

No, he would’ve distanced himself from me instead.

So, that means…I don’t understand anything at all!

(…c-calm down!)

We are walking home side by side.

The familiar road looks more radiant than usual.

Maybe it’s because it’s so dazzling that my mind is completely blank.

“Kaguya”

“…what is it, Haruki-san?”

This is the first time something like this has happened.

Maybe that’s why, even just having my name called makes me nervous.

“You’ve been acting strange all day. Is something bothering you?”

It’s all because of you.

There is no way I can say that though.

Well, actually…

“Haruki-san, what’s going on with you today?”

The excitement is over.

“I’m happy about the change in you, Haruki-san, but it’s all so sudden…to be honest, I’m worried.”

The dreamlike time is over.

If something bad is about to happen, I want to minimize my happiness.

Because, the happier I am right now, the greater the pain I’ll feel later.

“Ah, I see, I guess that’s how it is…”

Haruki-san muttered so with a troubled expression on his face.

I bite my lip and wait quietly for his response.

“I’m really sorry for everything up until now.”

He bows his head weakly.

“I’ve been focused only on Yua and taking advantage of your kindness all this time, Kaguya.”

A tingling sensation spread through my entire body.

“…what are you trying to say?”

I hesitantly asked so.

Haruki-san lifts his face, looks directly into my eyes, and says,

“I know that it’s a little too late, but I want us to be a true couple.’

……

“…then, what about Yua-san?”

“Of course. We had a proper talk yesterday and we’re both on the same page.”

……

“I see.”

My thoughts can’t keep up.

I want to read between the lines—understand the deeper meaning of Haruki-san’s words—buy my happiness is getting in the way.

Something feels off.

I can’t put it into words, but something feels off.

“Ah, well, I understand if you don’t trust me.”

His voice sounds awkward.

I quickly calm myself down and force a smile.

“No, it’s not that I don’t trust you, Haruki-san…please let me sort out my feelings for a bit.”

“…okay.”

I love Haruki-san.

When we talked for the first time in the library, he looked straight at me, not influenced by other people’s impression and opinion about me.

Since then, I begin to follow him with my eyes. However, Yua-san was always next to him. So, I tried to give up my feelings towards Haruki-san.

Then, the incident happened, I can’t forgive Yua-san for hurting Haruki-san.

From then on—I did many things to see Haruki-san smile.

Despite all that, Yua-san remains in his heart.

It was the same when we went stargazing just two days ago.

I knew it. Their relationship won’t be shattered by just an incident.

I was being unfair. I took advantage of his weakened heart. And because of that, I’ve caused Haruki-san so much trouble.

However, I can’t give up my feelings towards Haruki-san, that’s why I kissed him that night.

The next day, we barely spoke.

My face was hot the whole time we left the hotel, got on the train, and left the station.

That’s where we part ways.

It wasn’t that long after that until I met Haruki-san again at school.

Is it possible in such a short amount of time…?

What kind of conversation did Haruki-san have with Yua-san?

What made Haruki-san decide to talk to Yua-san in the first place?

“Kaguya.”

Hearing my name being called, I’m startled again.

“I’m sorry for making you put on such a difficult face…”

“It’s okay, don’t worry. It’s not Haruki-san’s fault at all.”

I said so reflexively to deny it.

No, that’s not what I need to say right now.

“…Haruki-san.”

The words just won’t come out.

I’m scared. Once I hear the answer to this question, I’m sure I’ll understand everything.

“Haruki-san, do you…”

However, I can’t think of anything else.

I’m sure I’ll never be satisfied unless I hear his answer right now.

“I love you.”

“……”

“That’s why, I’m trying my best to make you happy.”

After a short pause, Haruki-san said so with an embarrassed look on his face.

“……”

My mind goes blank again.

I never imagined I’d get his answer before asking the question.

And, and…this is the first time he’s ever said that to me.

Haruki-san just told me that he loves me.

“…why?”

The first thing that comes to my mind is a question.

“Because, you’ve been there for me the whole time.”

Haruki-san answered so immediately.

I understand what he means. I was there by his side when he was going through a hard time.

I tried to make him smile, I tried to ease his burden.

If that’s what made Haruki-san to develop feelings for me, it makes perfect sense.

However, that’s not my question.

“…why all of the sudden?”

I think this is how people feel when they win the lottery.

Of course I’m really happy, but it doesn’t feel real.

I have so many questions in my head.

“Well then…try to guess.”

Haruki-san said so.

“I guessed what makes Kaguya happy, so you try to guess why I suddenly changed my mind.”

His words sound both innocent and challenging.

I take a short breath and nod.