When I found out about the student council president's secret, she became my exclusive maid [Haitus] - Chapter 42 - Realization of feelings

I have no idea how long I cried while embraced me on her chest.

However, I noticed that the moon in the night sky is shining brighter than before.

While thanking Yuki, who had been here to catch the tears I endured for several years, I took a step back, feeling embarrassed, and a laugh escaped my mouth, as if trying to hide the pain I went through.

“Haha. You saw me in an embarrassing moment.”

“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Yuki listened to my trivial story, held me, and smiled with infinite kindness and a hint of joy.

“And I’m happy.”

“Happy?”

“Yes. Happy that I finally understand everything. The reason why you live alone. The reason why you’re so kind to Konoe-kun. The reason why you looked pained when you tried to throw away your baseball equipment. The reason why you seemed troubled even though you were meeting a long-time friend… Behind all of that lies your magnificent past.”

I… couldn’t say any more words as what she said was spot on.

She placed her hand on her chest and said.

“When my part-time job at the maid cafe was revealed to you, I honestly felt despair. I thought everything was over, being exposed to everyone, as the student council president and my dream, everything shattered. But, you know… you kept my secret. You stayed silent. Deep down, I was truly grateful. You asked me to become your exclusive maid as a condition, but even if I were to quit being your exclusive maid, I’m confident you won’t expose my secret.”

However, she took a deep breath and gazed at me.

“What do you think is the reason I won’t quit being your exclusive maid?”

I shook my head as if I didn’t know, and she quickly gave me the correct answer.

“Because I trust you.”

Her straightforward words pierce my heart, but she continues to throw more strikes.

“Through the days I’ve spent with you, I’ve come to believe that you’re someone I can trust. That’s why I told you about my past and even about my family. Because you are someone I can trust, my trustworthy master.”

So that was the reason all along…

Yuki held my hand. Her hand had become cold from the chilly air as it was the month of November.

“Only you can warm the hands of your exclusive maid like this. Only you have the right to do so.”

That’s why…

“If you ever feel consumed by jealousy again or recall painful memories, please come after me. You are special to me. Maybe you can’t become the moon, but you are my master. Lean on me. In return, I will lean on you.”

“Yuki…”

I unconsciously tightened my grip on her hand, determined to warm it.

Grateful for her encouragement, I repeatedly expressed my thanks.

I’ve always been focused on the past. That’s why I became jealous of Yoshiki. That’s why she says she won’t be jealous if I look forward to it. She wants me to keep moving forward. She’s telling me to rely on myself if I ever feel the urge to look back. She’s telling me to focus on the present and keep moving forward.

As I realized the meaning behind her words, I also understood that I like Ohira Yuki.

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