When My Girlfriend Cheated On Me And Spread Rumors That I Was A Guy Who Would Sleep With Anyone, I Decided To Just Accept It And Ended Up Dating The Most Slutty Girl In School. - Chapter 16: Virgin Bitch And Second-Rate Virgin.

Virgin Bitch And Second-Rate Virgin.

Several days later, during lunchtime.

Once again, Naoki and Kirara found themselves in the cafeteria.

Typically, the two would be engaged in lively conversation, but today, a tense silence hung between them.

“Um, well, as promised, I brought it.”

With those words, Kirara shyly took out a lunch box. She glanced up at Naoki, her small head bowed, trying to gauge his reaction.

“Oh…”

Naoki, equally embarrassed, fidgeted as he took out his own lunch box.

They placed their lunch boxes on the long cafeteria table and fell silent.

Their eyes did the talking, exchanging glances instead of words. They moved closer, then apart, then closer again, each studying the other’s reactions.

Whenever their eyes met, it was as if a spark of static electricity made them quickly look away.

The awkward dance between them resembled the nervous anticipation before a first intimate encounter.

“Haha… it’s just a lunch exchange, but somehow it’s really embarrassing,” Kirara said, forcing a laugh to break the uncomfortable silence.

Her shy smile showed no trace of the school’s notorious flirt she was rumored to be. In truth, she was neither a flirt nor promiscuous, but merely an innocent girl.

(…Really, she’s unbelievably beautiful when you look closely,) Naoki thought dreamily. Ever since that day he was cheated on by Chiharu, it felt like he had been living in a dream he couldn’t wake from.

(…For such a wonderful girl to make lunch for me, it must be some mistake…)

Of course, it was no mistake. It was all part of their agreement, helping Naoki seek revenge on his ex-girlfriend who had dumped him so cruelly, while maintaining Kirara’s reputation.

Even though he understood this, Naoki’s feelings were far from calm. The longer they played this couple role, the stronger his feelings grew.

Perhaps it was because Kirara seemed not entirely displeased by their arrangement. He knew it was a misunderstanding. Kirara wasn’t just innocent; she had never had a boyfriend.

It was hard to believe, given her stunning beauty. She wasn’t unpopular; quite the opposite, she had faced too much unwanted attention and unpleasant experiences because of it.

Confidentially, she wasn’t very good with boys; in fact, she found them somewhat intimidating.

Since she was rumored to be a promiscuous girl, only sleazy guys interested in her body would approach her. During such times, she would pretend to be a picky eater and brush them off, but sometimes resentful guys would spread rumors that they had slept with her.

Eventually, among the guys rejected by Kirara, it became a trend to lie and claim they had slept with her.

It’s a terrible situation, but there was nothing Kirara could do about it, and denying it was futile, so she decided to make the best of it.

So, why did she try to have sex with Naoki? At that moment, she was under pressure from her friends’ suspicions, and she figured that if he was a playboy, he’d be good in bed, and since Naoki had just been dumped and was down, it wouldn’t lead to anything dangerous.

However, when it came time, she was so scared that she cried.

As a result, by not having sex with Kirara that time, Naoki was deemed a safe guy and won Kirara’s trust.

Kirara herself wasn’t uninterested in romance; in fact, she yearned for it even more because of her situation. She even received normal love advice, so her pretend relationship with Naoki served multiple purposes.

Summing it up, Kirara was literally just enjoying a make-believe romance.

Naoki understood this logically, but his heart still raced uncontrollably.

Because of this, the atmosphere between them turned awkward.

“…Yeah,” Naoki said, smiling sheepishly.

When Naoki was with Kirara, he felt as if he had reverted to being a naive virgin.

He had been with Chiharu for a little over three years.

Even before that, they had been childhood friends for a long time.

Maybe that’s why.

They never had a phase of being innocent lovers like this.

Though he thought they had an honest relationship where they could expose both their good and bad sides.

In that sense, saying he had returned to being a virgin wasn’t entirely incorrect.

Having finally moved on from Chiharu after the recent incident, Naoki felt like he had closed the door on his past and was reborn.

“…I’m not very confident about it, so don’t laugh, okay…?”

Kirara said, looking up at him with her index fingers fidgeting in front of her chest.

“Don’t worry. If anyone’s going to be laughed at, it’ll be me,” Naoki said with a playful smile.

“That’s not true! When it comes to things like this, it’s the thought that counts, right? I wouldn’t laugh at a bento you made with all your effort!”

Naoki’s playful remark was met with a serious response from Kirara.

“I’ll say the same thing right back at you,” Naoki grinned, and they both burst into laughter at the same time.

Grrr…

Their stomachs growled in unison.

“Alright, let’s eat,” Naoki suggested.

“Yeah! I’m starving from the nerves!” Kirara agreed.

The tension between them vanished as if it had never existed, and they simultaneously opened their bentos.

“Wow! You’ve outdone yourself, Asshi!” Kirara exclaimed in admiration.

Naoki’s bento was colorful and packed with a variety of side dishes.

“It’s nothing special. I just threw together some frozen food from home,” Naoki admitted, trying to appear modest in front of Kirara.

Naoki wasn’t particularly skilled at cooking. Like most average guys, he relied on his mother for most meals. Ideally, he would have brought a homemade bento, but since he was making it for someone else, he settled for frozen food. He did put effort into the presentation, though.

“Even so, it’s amazing! It’s so well-packed that you can’t tell at a glance. And these tamagoyaki are homemade, right?”

“…Well, yeah, just those,” Naoki admitted. It was one of the few dishes he could make.

He had practiced the recipe multiple times to perfect it for the bento.

“Time to eat! Mmm! It’s sweet and delicious! Just the way I like it!” Kirara exclaimed.

“I just copied my mom’s recipe,” Naoki confessed.

“Even so, it’s impressive! Maybe you’ve got a talent for this, Asshi!” Kirara praised.

Naoki felt a sense of pride and warmth from Kirara’s words. Despite the modest bento, her genuine appreciation made him feel accomplished.

Kirara continued to enjoy her lunch, savoring each bite with evident delight.

“…You’re overdoing the compliments,” he said with a smile, her cheeks flushed slightly.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Naoki wanted to hide his face.

“…But honestly, your bento is a thousand times better,” he said.

Kirara had prepared a sizable bento box with two tiers designed for boys. One compartment was filled with fried chicken, hamburgers, and other hearty foods surrounded by colorful vegetables. The other compartment contained a generous serving of rice adorned with pink shredded fish, forming the shapes of “Naoki” and “Kirara.” Additionally, heart-shaped ham pieces were arranged like falling cherry blossoms. The attention to detail was clear and impressive.

“I’m still a girl, you know?”

Kirara said proudly, giving a playful peace sign and leaning in closer to Naoki.

“Actually, I used to be really into making character bentos and practiced secretly,” she whispered as if revealing a secret, sticking her tongue out mischievously.

Such a revelation might only be fully appreciated by enthusiasts, but Naoki, being one, clapped in genuine admiration.

“I’d like to see more of that,” he said.

“When we’re alone together,” she replied with a sly smile and a wink.

It was clear that some onlookers were seething with envy at the scene.

“Besides, having a handmade bento from your boyfriend makes it feel extra special, doesn’t it? Love is the best spice, after all.”

“Even if it’s mostly pre-made food…” Naoki responded.

“Don’t rain on my parade!”Kirara pouted.

Naoki shrugged apologetically, acknowledging her sentiment.

“Well, I’ll try to prepare something a bit better next time.”

“You don’t have to push yourself too hard. I’ll keep my expectations in check.”

Naoki couldn’t help but find her mischievous smile endearing, and he scratched his cheek.

“…I’ll do my best, though.”

Kirara gave him a teasing glance.

“So cute~. Now, what do you think of my bento?”

“No complaints. It was perfect.”

“Fufu~. This is just a taste of my true skills, you know?”

Kirara playfully showed a peace sign with her eyes.

“Take it easy. If you make it too impressive, I might not want to eat it.”

“Ahaha, well, it’s actually quite a lot of work, so I might not be able to do it every time.”

She must have woken up early just to prepare it.

She yawned widely.

“Same here. Parents who do this every day are truly amazing.”

“Right? Maybe I’ll give Mom a shoulder massage when I get home.”

After finishing their lunch, they chatted casually to pass the time, as usual.

“By the way, I haven’t seen Chiharu since then. How’s she been?”

“…Hmm.”

“Sorry. Should I not have asked?”

Seeing Naoki’s troubled expression,Kirara quickly apologized.

“No, it’s fine. It actually helped me move on completely. But, well…”

“What? Did you get any secret messages or something?”

“Not exactly. But considering her personality, I can’t imagine her just quietly backing off…”

Despite her appearance, Chiharu had a strong competitive streak.

She tended to hold grudges.

Especially since she had been open with Naoki, when they fought, she would retaliate in quite a spiteful manner.

She would act like a victim in front of everyone, making a big fuss, or pretend to be in a good mood to lead things into intimacy, only to abruptly stop before things got too far. There were even times when she’d perform inappropriate touches to provoke an erection.

Seeing Chiharu explode like that in public was something Naoki had never witnessed before, and honestly, he was afraid of what might come next.

The lack of any reaction from her since then was even more unsettling.

“Well, that’s to be expected. Considering what I’ve been through, that’s almost nothing. If she does anything, just return the favor double,”Kirara said nonchalantly.

“…Yeah, that’s true.”

He said that, but deep down, Naoki wanted nothing more than to avoid any further involvement with Chiharu.

Just knowing that there had been love between them was enough for Naoki.

Even the rumors she spread were something he could overlook, given that he’d managed to get closer toKirara.

Besides, she was, after all, a childhood friend of his ex who he had dated for over three years.

He didn’t want to continue harboring any ill feelings toward someone like that.