The Reason Why I was Cheated on By My Girlfriend - Chapter 49

The Endpoint of The Distorted Relationship

Kaguya Sakashita’s POV

We end up in second place for the presentation.

Our presentation itself was great, but the teachers’ evaluation was lowered because the video went over time. On the other hand, it seems that we got first place vote from the students with an overwhelming difference to the second place.

The first place went to ‘Akki and her Merry Friends’, who presented just before us.

The grand prize is a pair of tickets to a theme park.

On the other hand, the second place prize is a restaurant discount voucher.

Of course, the three of us went together to fill our stomachs and hearts.

From that day on, everything changed.

For example, the way my classmates look at me has changed.

The gazes that was malicious or indifferent has changed into kindness.

For example, during physical education class.

When the teacher told us to pair up, I started being approached by others.

For example, in a small group work.

I begin chatting with people who happens to be in the same group as me.

I also made one mistake after another.

Sometimes, I would get nervous and speak too quickly.

Some other time, I couldn’t keep the conversation going and the atmosphere ended up awkward.

I still feel embarrassed when I think back about it.

However, I don’t feel any negativity at all.

I’ve always longed for days like these.

I don’t remember much, but I think that when I was younger, days like this were normal to me.

But before I knew it, everything had changed.

I became an honor student.

People around me started to look at me with high expectations.

I became popular.

The boys started to look at me flirtatiously and the girls started to look at me with jealousy.

I started to distance myself from others.

I thought it would be better not to have bothersome relationships.

However, I also started to feel lonely.

I guess I had been hoping for friends who are the same as me.

However, suddenly, all of my wishes come true.

It’s all thanks to Haruki-san and Yua-san.

Every time I realized this, my face would flush in red.

The first time I truly fall in love.

The first time I hate a friend so intensely.

And so—

Haruki-san and I became a true couple.

Yua-san and I became true friends.

In the blink of an eye, two months has passed.

I enjoy my everyday life with Haruki-san and Yua-san.

Those are truly peaceful times, it’s as if those days of anguish and struggle are all just a dream.

Yet, I still don’t feel completely relieved.

That’s because I still haven’t found the answer to my questions.

—why did Haruki-san’s attitude change so suddenly?

—what did Yua-san and Haruki-san talk about that day?

I have two ways of thinking.

One is to avoid thinking about it. Since I am very happy now, maybe it’s better not to know.

The other one is intellectual curiosity and simple jealousy.

Yua-san knows things about Haruki-san that I don’t.

To put it in a childish way, it bothers me and it makes me jealous.

I want to know, but at the same time, I don’t want to know.

As these conflicting emotions clash, the status quo continues.

We are so normal that it’s not normal.

Even though our relationship was very distorted at the beginning, there is not even a single trace of it now.

Today, the second semester ends.

Tomorrow, winter break begins.

I’m really excited.

This is my first long break with Haruki-san. How can I not be looking forward to it?

I haven’t been getting enough sleep these past few days.

It’s because I’ve been planning my winter break with Haruki-san all night long.

—so, perhaps that’s why.

Just like when I had poured all my resources into self-improvement, I had somehow gained the mental ability to understand ten or even a hundred things from just one thing.

I’m using all of my ability for the winter break that I will spend with Haruki-san.

Because this is my chance.

It has been two months since that incident where I left Haruki-san alone when we were walking home together just because I couldn’t look him in the eye properly.

To make up for all of my mistakes, I’ll have to come up with a brilliant plan.

That’s why, I didn’t notice it until that very moment.

Or perhaps, I’ve been intentionally turning a blind eye to it.

“I’ll be waiting in the usual classroom.”

After the end-of-term ceremony, I receive a message from Haruki-san.

The ‘usual classroom’ refers to the classroom near the library.

I feel uneasy.

After all, there’s no reason for us to go to a place with few people around.

If Haruki-san wants talk, he can just come to my house.

There are even plenty of opportunities to talk when we walk home together.

That’s why, I’m certain.

The endpoint of this distorted relationship must be ahead.

(…maybe I should just go home.)

I like our current relationship now.

A few seconds later, I laugh at myself.

I’ve become soft. Where did the Kaguya Sakashita, who vowed to drag Yua-san to hell, disappear to?

(…I should get going.)

I put my smartphone in my bag and start walking.

It will take me around five minutes to reach there, it’s not that long.

My thoughts run with each step I take.

Various scenarios come to mind.

There are happy scenarios.

For example, Haruki-san might have simply chosen our usual spot to spend time with me without any particular reason.

Or maybe Haruki-san chose the place that holds the most memories for the two of us to have a semester end party.

However, what about the bad scenarios?

Maybe, an unpleasant truth will be revealed.

Or maybe, someone has pulled a prank by snatching Haruki-san’s phone.

Or it might be—

(…I’ve arrived)

It feels like only a few seconds.

Before I knew it, my destination is already in front of me.

Just a few more steps.

All I have to do is stand in front of the door and push it.

“……”

My heart is beating faster and faster.

My breathing becomes heavy, and my field of vision narrows.

“…ah, eh?”

It’s as if all the sound in this world has disappeared.

Colours, smells, and even physical sensation are taken away.

The only thing that remains is the two people in my view, a man and a woman.

—the second semester of my second year of high school.

The three months that changed my life the most.

At that time, what I saw is my lover and my friend.

They have their eyes closed and pressing their lips together.