When an Oblivious Handsome Older Man Went Back in Time and Was Building Harlem - Chapter 32

What does “like” mean?

My recent topic of conversation has been all about that. Since Miku-san was his wife before and has become his girlfriend, he brags about her every day.

“Yesterday, we fell asleep on the phone, but Miku-chan fell asleep first! I could hear her breathing through the phone, and it was super cute!”

“I just had my first kiss the other day!! I was so nervous that I didn’t understand anything at all. My heart was pounding!”

“The other day, I got a lap pillow, and it was seriously the best! It really made me feel loved.”

I don’t think it’s enviable, but for the first time, I thought a life with a partner seemed enjoyable. I believe this is all because I fell in love with Miwano-san.

“I’m sorry, Aki. The cashier tripped and spilled a cup, so I got delayed.”

“Were you hurt?”

“Huh? No. So kind.”

Today, I was brought to a fast food restaurant because Midori had something to discuss. We sat down, but Midori just clasped his hands in front of his face and looked down.

“Aki, I’m serious.”

“Huh?”

Against my insistence on eating more fries, Midori wouldn’t touch the set he ordered. When I told him to eat, he finally started to dig in.

“I’m really troubled, you see. Yeah, about… that.”

“…What?”

While I was munching on a burger, I couldn’t quite understand what Midori was saying. But it was probably about something related to Miku-san.

“Miku-chan gave me hints that she wants to do that kind of thing with me, and I felt pathetic… Also, I don’t know what to do. It might be a bit off to consult Aki as you don’t have a girlfriend, but since you’re my best friend, I want to talk to you about it…”

“Uh… what did you say when she made that appeal?”

“Well, I said it wrapped in a euphemism because we didn’t have a condom… Was that not okay?”

It was unusually quiet for Midori, but if he were a high school student, I think this would be quite a problem.

“No, I think it was a good decision. Rather than doing it clumsily and ending up getting pregnant, I think it’s better to be a bit uncool and prepare properly before going for it.”

“Right?! But I guess Aki thinks it’s lame too. Ah, Miku-chan really put in the effort… Ah, this sauce is delicious.”

As I thought about how his emotions were still as volatile as ever, I decided to let him taste my sauce too.

“This sauce is really good. What do you think I should do first?”

While recalling my past which is filled with useless experiences, I think I should give advice to Midori.

“First, cut your nails and file them properly. Then…”

“Oh, wait a moment, let me take notes.”

Wiping his sticky hands with a paper napkin, he rummaged through his bag and took out his smartphone.

“Nails. Even I know about nails. I don’t want to hurt Miku-chan either.”

“Oh. And then, next, make sure to have her drink a lot of water. Also, prepare some water by the bedside. This is to help her relax.”

“Oh, I see, relax. That might indeed be important.”

I think relaxation is important. The presence or absence of pain during insertion also depends on how relaxed you are, and this is something I won’t tell Midori, but it also makes it easier to squirt.

“Anyway, convey your feelings of love a lot.”

This is because I only ever had one-night stands, so I hardly ever did it, but if they really like each other, I think there’s no harm in doing it a lot.

“Hmm. How do I…”

“How about just kissing a lot?”

Regarding this, I can’t explain it well because of my lack of experience, but that’s okay.

“I like kissing, so leave it to me.”

“Also, Midori. This is something you often hear, but women are sensitive to the atmosphere, and their sensitivity changes with the atmosphere. So, make sure the atmosphere is good no matter what.”

“Eh? Isn’t this difficult? I’m a beginner, just so you know.”

Indeed, it might be difficult. But since it’s these two, it will probably go well, so I’m not worried at all.

“You can just keep rubbing it, and it’ll come out, but women aren’t like that.”

“Oh, really?”

For now, I think it’s good that I’ve conveyed what I consider important. Since Midori has exposed so much of himself, I wonder if I should do the same, and I start to speak.

“Midori, I think I’m going to confess to Miwano-san.”

“Ha, wha, huh? Eh?”

“Eh, was there a problem or something?”

Was there a problem? Indeed, since I reported to Midori during the training camp that I might like Miwano-san, I hadn’t talked about Miwano-san at all, so she might have been surprised. But for me, it reminded me of how Nitta-san had the courage to confess to me, and how Sasaki-san also had the courage to confess to me, making me realize that I should confess too.

Even if my inside is an old man, there is no falsehood in this feeling. The reason I went back in time might have been to experience this love.

“Isn’t it too soon?”

“It might be sudden, but I feel like if I don’t do it now, I’ll regret it later.”

I really think so. Lately, I’ve been experiencing dizziness more often, and it feels similar to how I was before going back to high school. Now, as I’m somewhat enjoying my life if asked whether I want to return to my old life, the answer is no.

“Hmm? Well, never mind! Aki, do your best!! It’s super nerve-wracking, but if you end up dating, a happy life awaits!”

“That’s if it succeeds.”

“Yeah.”

Seeing Midori eating a burger while humming a tune, I thought to myself, “This guy is still a high school student.” As I bit into my burger, I was troubled about how to confess to Miwano-san.