What's Wrong With Interfering With My Childhood Friend's Love? - Chapter 1 : The Situation

Chapter 1 : The Situation

In a certain classroom, after school hours.

I was about to be the last one left in the classroom, and that thought alone made me restless. So, I stopped my childhood friend, who was about to leave ahead of me.

I felt a faint joy when she, ever so kind, turned back with a hint of annoyance.

So… I thought I’d take this opportunity and confess my feelings.

At first glance, it might seem impulsive. But hey, once you’re used to something, it becomes second nature.

The noise from outside the window blended with the tremble in my voice and heart as I expressed my feelings once again.

“Suisei, I still love you and I don’t want to give up on you. So… Will you go out with me?”

“Sorry, Riku. I’m not sure yet…”

“I see… Is it because I am no match for Akito after all?”

“…Yeah.”

I wonder how many times I’ve been rejected now.

I, Kaidou Riku, have been turned down by my childhood friend Chitose Suisei more times than I can count.

I also know who she really has feelings for.

It’s none other than our mutual childhood friend, Akira Akito.

Akito… My close friend — a guy who’s good at everything except studying.

And once again, the sense of defeat I feel toward him has grown heavier.

“Well then… I’m heading home.”

“Ah, yeah… See you.”

In the end, I was left behind alone in the classroom.

From my seat, I looked out the window and spotted the soccer club playing a practice match.

Among the players, I also saw Akito.

With skillful footwork and ability to control the ball, he dodged several opponents and dribbled past them effortlessly.

“…Akito is amazing. I wonder if I could ever be like him… Haha, there is no way.”

Yes, Akito is amazing.

It’s not that there’s something wrong with me — it’s just that he has way too many good points.

That’s why I don’t feel jealous of him.

Suisei’s feelings may not change anytime soon, but I believe that someday, they will.

Until that day comes, I’ll endure.

Though, it’d be a lie to say I’m unaffected by the heartbreak.

I can’t even remember when it started, but somewhere along the way, I lost the ability to smile from the heart.

But that doesn’t matter anymore.

If it means I can one day be with Suisei, it’s a cost I’m willing to pay.

“Whoa, that was close.”

As I exited the school building, I almost collided with a group of three girls.

Since they were short, they’d found a spot to stand on and were watching the soccer club practice.

“Hey! What would you have done if we fell?”

“Kaidou, watch where you’re going!”

As always, their tone was harsh.

Once, when they were pestering Akito, I scolded them.

Ever since then, they’ve taken a strong dislike to me.

But honestly, I couldn’t care less. 

Dealing with them is just a hassle, so I decided to walk past them silently.

“Silent treatment, huh? Typical behavior from Akito’s lackey.”

That comment made me turn around.

We’re childhood friends, which is why we’re often together. 

I wish people would stop interfering in our relationship.

“That’s rude. Call me a social expert instead.”

“Huh? That doesn’t even make sense.”

“Ugh, stop trying to act cool. It’s gross.”

Their reply was the same old, predictable one.

But still, I felt a bit better having said my piece with a touch of sarcasm.

Knowing well that engaging with them any further would only drain my energy. So, I resumed walking.

Even as I walked away, their mocking voices continued behind me, but I ignored them all.

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