When I Was Presumed Dead, They Became Unhinged Unknowingly - Chapter 48
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Click Here“Satoru, just think about me today.”
Saying that, Karen hugged me tightly. Like Misuzu, Karen hadn’t had much time with me compared to the other girls, so we were making time for just the two of us.
Right now, I was visiting her house. I felt a twinge of guilt after staying over at Misuzu’s place and coming here immediately afterward.
However, it seemed there was some kind of understanding or agreement between Kyoka and the others. Karen even said, “Satoru, you don’t have to worry about anything. Just stay with the girl you want to be with. Even if you treat us like slaves, it’s fine.” It felt like a kind of veiled threat.
I couldn’t help but wonder what I should do, but since it seemed like a settled matter among them, I decided not to argue.
“Satoru, you know, I’ve been waiting for you at school the whole time you were away. I sat at the desk you used, thinking you might come back.”
“Sorry, Karen.”
“It’s okay. It’s because I didn’t know enough about you. I was too selfish, wanting you to know only about me. Even so, I didn’t know anything about your circumstances. I think I was in the wrong. So from now on, I’ll be watching over you. I won’t let you go. I won’t let anything happen to you without me knowing.”
Karen’s arms, wrapped tightly around me, squeezed a little harder. Then she pressed her nose against my chest and started sniffing.
And…
“Satoru doesn’t smell like himself. It’s just the student council president’s scent.”
“Sorry. I was at Misuzu’s place until just now.”
“…Hmm. I understand, but I can’t accept it. Maybe I should have an affair behind their backs. But others won’t stay quiet. I can’t compete with those girls, Kyoka or Sakura, or even Shoko, in terms of economic power. Ugh, it’s such a hassle. Right now, I can only accept this situation.”
Muttering to herself, Karen seemed troubled in my arms. I had to feign ignorance and pretend not to hear anything.
“Hey, Satoru.”
“W-What?”
Unconsciously sensing trouble, I tensed up. This atmosphere was similar to last night with Misuzu.
The acts that continued until early morning today weren’t painful but incredibly exhausting as I was continuously drained.
“Can I… dye you with my scent now? I can’t stand the fact that you’re smelling like that student council president.”
“…Sure, I get it.”
But I have to accept it. I shouldn’t impose superiority or inequality on them.