The World Becomes a World Where Chastity Is Reversed?! - 20

Chapter 20: Making a Promise With Kirisaki-Senpai

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I kept listening to Senpai’s complaints after that, tirelessly.

“…And that’s why he really was a terrible boyfriend. Geez, seriously…”

“Yeah, you really worked hard there. But Senpai wasn’t at fault at all, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

“Ahaha, it’s really reassuring when you say that. Thanks so much.”

Kirisaki-senpai had looked worn down at first, but after letting all her frustration out at once, her expression had become much more refreshed. Just that alone made me feel glad that I kept listening to her vent.

“Well, anyway, I think there are still plenty of good guys out there, so don’t let something like this drag you down. And Senpai is a kind person, so I’m sure next time you’ll meet someone way better!”

“Ahaha, thanks for comforting me. But honestly, this last boyfriend was such a walking red flag that I think I’m good without one for a while. I’ll just enjoy being single for a bit.”

“You’re right. Well, in that case, hang out with your friends for a while and refresh your mood. And if you ever want to vent again, I’ll always listen!”

“Mm, yeah. Thanks for saying that, Prince-kun. Gulp, gulp…”

With that, Kirisaki-senpai started drinking her juice again.

“Gulp, gulp… Pwah. Hehe, still… You’re kind of a strange boy, you know? You talk to a hardcore gyaru like me without being intimidated.”

“Eh? Not intimidated by you, Senpai… What do you mean by that?”

“Well, I mean… This kind of look isn’t really popular with guys, right? So I figured maybe approaching me would be kind of scary for you.”

“Wh—huh? No, I don’t think you’re scary at all… Wait, what made you think that in the first place?”

“Actually, my ex-boyfriend told me yesterday, ‘I don’t want to walk outside with you because your gyaru appearance feels intimidating.’ That was honestly pretty shocking….”

“I–Intimidating? Your ex actually said that?”

“Yeah, he said it a lot. Well, I know I give off a bit of an intimidating vibe, and that’s why I like this style. I think it’s cool. But having something I love directly put down like that still hurts, you know? Ahaha…”

“Senpai…”

Kirisaki-senpai gave me a slightly lonely smile. Seeing that lonely expression made my chest tighten a little. Having something you love—your style, your clothes—criticized like that must hurt like hell… And I finally understood why she had been sitting alone on the bench earlier, looking sad. It wasn’t the breakup itself that upset her. She was sad because the thing she loved—her style—was rejected so harshly. Noticing that, I immediately wanted to cheer her up somehow, and so I said.

“…Senpai, earlier you said that your fashion doesn’t really appeal to guys, but I really love your gyaru style! Honestly, I’ve always thought you were super fashionable! Even today—your sukajan jacket looks amazing on you!”

“Eh? Prince-kun? R-Really?”

“Yes, of course it’s true!”

Senpai blinked at me in surprise, so I made sure to convey that I truly meant it. Then, looking a bit startled, she said.

“Um, that’s not just flattery, right? You really think it suits me?”

“Yes, absolutely. It’s not flattery at all. Besides, I lived in the countryside all my life, so I’d never even seen a stylish gyaru like you before. I’ve thought you were amazing ever since we met!”

Honestly, from the very beginning I’d thought she was stylish. She always wore flashy sukajan jackets so well. It was honestly admirable.

“…Hehe, I see, I see. You’re actually the first boy to ever compliment my sukajan and gyaru makeup so straightforwardly. Alright, since you said something so sweet, I’ll give you a candy stick. What flavor do you want today?”

“Thank you. Then I’ll take the cola flavor.”

“Mm, got it. Here you go.”

“Thank you very much!”

Senpai took a cola-flavored candy stick out of her pocket and handed it to me. After thanking her, I immediately put it in my mouth.

“I started eating these candy sticks because of you, Senpai, and they’re really good. But why do you always carry them around?”

“Right? They’re super good. Honestly, I just love sweets, so I always end up stuffing some candy in my pocket. You know, it’s kind of embarrassing for a girl to go to a sweets shop alone, so I secretly enjoy candy like this instead.”

“Eh? Ah—right.”

Senpai said that while smiling shyly. I was a bit surprised, but then I quickly realized something.

Oh, right. This was a chastity-reversed world after all. Apparently in this world, most of the people who love sweets were boys. Which meant girls going to dessert cafés alone probably took a lot of courage. Just like how, in my original world, it took guts for a guy to go alone to a pancake café… After hearing that, an idea suddenly popped into my head. I immediately suggested it to Senpai.

“I see, you really like sweets. Oh! Then if you’d like, how about we go out for something sweet together next time?”

“Eh, sweets? Ohh, that sounds like a super tempting idea. Does that mean you like sweets too, Prince-kun?”

“Yes, I love sweets too. And since I lived in the countryside, there wasn’t a single stylish sweets café around. I always dreamed of going to one. So I’d love to visit one with you, Senpai!”

“Ooh, I see! I’m really happy you’d suggest that! It’s scary for a girl to go alone, so having you say that makes me super happy!”

Her expression brightened instantly, completely different from her earlier sadness. She looked genuinely happy.

“Alright, then let’s definitely go to a cake shop sometime! Ahaha, maybe I’ll even binge-eat to make up for everything!”

“Ahaha, that sounds fun. If you decide to binge-eat, I’ll join you anytime!”

“Mm-hmm, thanks, Prince-kun! Hehe, I’ll look for a chic, city-style cake shop for you, so look forward to it!”

“Got it!”

And so, I ended up making a promise with Kirisaki-senpai to go to a cake shop together sometime. Anyway, I was really glad her sad expression completely changed into a cheerful one filled with smiles. And to be honest, I was also really happy that I’d get to go to a cake shop with Kirisaki-senpai since I was close with her. So now I couldn’t wait for the day we’d go together!

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