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.

You Are Getting Blown Away if You Break It Up.

“…What could this important talk be about?”

In an empty classroom bathed in the light of the setting sun, Kirara anxiously waited for Naoki, feeling crushed under the weight of her fluctuating expectations and worries after being suddenly called after school.

“…Surely, it’s not a breakup talk, right…?”

The recent incident involving Naoki and Chiharu seemed to have reached some kind of conclusion—at least, probably. Chiharu, with her malicious and spiteful nature, didn’t seem like the type to back down so easily.

And Naoki, for all his faults, had always been overly gentle, even when the other party was clearly in the wrong. Still, Naoki had firmly rejected Chiharu’s confession right in front of Kirara.

“I’m sorry, Chiharu. We’re genuinely together. Right now, Kirara is my girlfriend, and I can’t think of anyone else. I’m really sorry.’

Even though there might still be a lingering attachment towards his childhood friend, there should be no romantic feelings left. The rumors spread by Chiharu haven’t been resolved, and they haven’t exacted any meaningful revenge either.

However, Naoki seems to have half given up on that. To be honest, Kirara feels the same way. She understands better than anyone how difficult it is to correct a rumor once it’s spread.

That’s why she chose to accept and use the label of “bitch,” and she suggested the same to Naoki. It’s not that she thinks it’s the right thing to do, but they have no other options. Considering Chiharu’s personality, it’s unlikely they could get her to correct the rumors.

Even if Chiharu did retract them, the rumors have taken on a life of their own, beyond her control.

In the first place, their relationship was built on the foundation of the rumors Chiharu spread.

That’s why it’s pointless to dwell on the rumors.

As for revenge, it seems enough that Chiharu has essentially self-destructed. Honestly, Kirara didn’t realize Chiharu was such a dangerous person, and she doesn’t want to get involved with her any further.

Engaging in a revenge battle against someone with such a monstrous mentality doesn’t seem winnable. At best, it would end in a draw, with everyone involved becoming miserable.

More important to Kirara right now is what will happen to her relationship with Naoki.

What are we, really?

She had vaguely felt this way before, but the recent incident made her think about it more seriously. She knows the answer: they have a business-like relationship, cooperating for mutual benefit. Naoki wants revenge on Chiharu, and Kirara wants to protect her position as the feared “slut.”

But is that really all?

At first, she had no intentions beyond that. Pretending to be Naoki’s girlfriend was meant to be just an act, a study in playing the role of a “bitch.” However, contrary to her expectations, pretending to be Naoki’s girlfriend turned out to be incredibly enjoyable.

Naoki knows Kirara’s secrets, and she can talk to him about anything without hesitation. Moreover, they share common interests, making him an ideal companion.

In an effort to counter Chiharu, Kirara had altered her appearance and ended up with a look she found incredibly appealing (understandable, given that she had modified it according to her aesthetic sense). Her personality wasn’t bad either. Sure, Naoki’s indecisive and overly lenient attitude toward Chiharu could be irritating, but otherwise, he was generally fun and considerate. In fact, even those annoying traits had a strangely irresistible charm, perhaps because Kirara had a tendency to be a bit of a busybody. In that sense, she and Naoki were well-matched.

So, what was she worried about?

As previously mentioned, Naoki and Kirara’s relationship was business-like. And, as also mentioned, they both seemed to be in a “let’s just ignore Chiharu” phase. That would mean the collapse of their business arrangement.

Naoki still seemed to feel guilty towards Kirara, often saying things like “I don’t deserve this” as proof. Whenever they were together, Naoki always seemed to carry an air of “I’m sorry that I’m the only one having a good time,” and he would express this sentiment directly with words.

While Kirara didn’t dislike this attitude—she found it endearing, sweet, and liked it—she wanted Naoki to understand that she was having just as much fun, if not more. Ever since she started role-playing as Naoki’s girlfriend, Kirara found herself eagerly looking forward to the next day.

Before, she used to dread the thought of having to keep up the “bitch” act. But now, she was excited at the thought of seeing Naoki.

The scrutiny and pressure that had once burdened her didn’t bother her at all anymore. The most important thing to her now was Naoki. However, since Naoki was such a soft-hearted person, he might suggest they break up now that the issues with Chiharu had settled down.

“If you stay with me, Kirara, Chiharu will continue to target you, and it’s not good to keep this ambiguous relationship going. Maybe we should end this pretend relationship around here? Of course, I’ll say that I got dumped.”

It wouldn’t be surprising if Naoki said something like that. This uncertainty made Kirara anxious.

And what about the other side of her expectations?

“…Or could it be… a, a, a confession…?”

Just saying it made her heart race and her face flush. If she wasn’t mistaken, their pretend relationship with Naoki had become quite convincing. In fact, it almost felt like they were actually dating. Their recent date at Fantasyland felt like a genuinely wonderful date.

Everything from the day before to after they parted ways was perfect, and Kirara was overjoyed that Naoki prioritized their date over his confrontation with Chiharu.

The mood in the Ferris wheel was incredibly romantic. Kirara felt utterly loved and even found herself wondering what she would do if Naoki tried to kiss her. She wasn’t opposed to the idea—in fact, she hoped for it (secretly glancing at him). At some point, they were even holding hands, and although she pretended not to notice, inside, she was ecstatic and embarrassed.

Naoki looked at her with a face that said, “I’m so lucky…” or “You’re too cute…” Every time he did, Kirara’s heart fluttered with happiness. Then came the incident with Chiharu:

“Naoki! Think about it rationally! There’s no way things will last with some random bitch who’s just meddling for fun! We have a history together, from elementary school and three years as a couple. We had our fights, but we always worked it out!”

As much as she hated to admit it, Chiharu had a point. Despite everything, they had a long-standing relationship, while Kirara was just a recent addition, labeled as a “slut.” The way they met was the worst; anyone would see her as just another bitch.

At the time, she was so desperate that her mind was clouded, but that’s no excuse. While Chiharu wasn’t right, her logic was enough to confuse the indecisive Naoki. If Naoki had gotten back together with Chiharu, she might have handled the rumors herself. In a bad way, Chiharu had an uncanny ability to achieve the impossible for her own sake.

But Naoki refused.

“I’m sorry, Chiharu. We’re genuinely together. Right now, Kirara is my girlfriend, and I can’t think of anyone else. I’m really sorry.”

Even if that was just a way to escape the situation, Kirara was thrilled. She was so happy that she almost screamed on the spot. For a moment, she even thought, “Are we really, seriously dating!?” She still wonders if it might actually be real. She’s even taken a screenshot of that moment and looks at it every day.

Then Naoki called her out. That alone was enough to make her feel like she was being crushed by anticipation. Being called out to a place like this must mean it’s an important conversation. In fact, Naoki explicitly said he had something important to discuss.

In other words, it’s an important conversation. A confession or a breakup… Just thinking about it made Kirara feel like she was going to explode. A confession would be the best possible outcome. But what if it was a breakup?

She wanted to run away.

She felt like running away immediately.

If it meant ending this relationship, she’d rather not have a confession. If it meant ending this relationship, she’d rather stay in this fake one forever. If this relationship ended…

The thought made Kirara understand a bit of how Chiharu felt. If she were dumped by Naoki, she might turn into a monster too. Who could say otherwise? That’s how much Kirara…

“…Sorry to keep you waiting.”

“Eek!?”

Caught off guard by his sudden voice, Kirara let out a squeak like a squashed chick.

“Don’t scare me like that! What if I had a heart attack and died!?”

“S-sorry…”

Naoki apologized, confused by Kirara’s teary-eyed anger.

“Sorry doesn’t cut it! So, what’s this important talk? Just say it already! If you make me wait any longer, I seriously can’t handle it!”

“O-okay… I’ll get straight to the point…”

“No! I don’t want to hear it!”

At the last moment, Kirara covered her ears. She was on the verge of a heart meltdown.

“I like you.”

“—!”

Her heart exploded like a big bang.

“The incident with Chiharu made me realize… no, I’ve known it for a long time. I truly like you, Hanabusa-san. I’ve fallen for you. So… if you’re okay with someone like me, I’d like you to be my real girlfriend…”

Before she knew it, she was backed against the wall, Naoki’s face inches away.

Kirara wanted to say yes. But her mouth wouldn’t cooperate, and she could only gape like a goldfish gasping for air.

“…Is that a no?”

Naoki’s face, on the verge of tears, was so heartbreakingly cute that it made her want to cry.

“…It’s not a no. I like you too! I’ve fallen for you, Asshi~!”

Naoki’s eyes glistened with joy.

They gazed into each other’s eyes with dreamy expressions, and before they knew it, their lips met. Their tongues entwined, seeking each other.

“Ashimura-kun…”

“Call me Naoki. I love you, Kirara, I love you…”

“I-I love you too—ahh!”

Suddenly, she felt a drop from her head to the floor.

When she opened her eyes, Naoki had transformed into her favorite stuffed animal in her arms. The romantic after-school classroom had changed into her otaku-decorated bedroom, and her uniform was now replaced with her pajamas.

“…A dream ending? That’s the worst,” she muttered, biting her lip in frustration.

She felt worse than she would have if she had dreamed about winning the lottery. She was on the verge of tears from the disappointment. The most annoying part was that this wasn’t the first time she’d had such a dream. Ever since the digital showdown with Chiharu, Kirara had been having dreams like this almost every day.

“…I’ve completely fallen for Ashimura-kun!” she exclaimed, blushing furiously and hugging her stuffed animal tightly.

She didn’t care about Chiharu anymore. This was the main reason.