When the person I used to admire, turned out to be a Yandere! - Chapter 61- Cuddle

Emiko’s mood worsened in an instant upon hearing the name.

It was just yesterday when all those rumors were aired by Kouske’s sister and today, this guy dared call her; knowing full well how even phones can be easily tapped in this day and age.

[Please don’t disconnect the call. Just for a minute.]

Emiko was not having it. She moved her thumb toward the red symbol to disconnect the call—only to be stopped by an arm from her bedside.

Her brows elevated in surprise as she saw Haruki shaking his head in denial.

Emiko looked hesitant but she complied with his unsaid request and put the call on speaker.

“You have a minute.” There was nothing that Emiko wanted to hide from Haruki…however, she couldn’t stop another party from saying something that could again hurt Haruki—much to Emiko’s concern.

However, Kouske wasn’t a delusional idiot to dream of forming any relationship with Emiko; especially after what his sister did recently.

[First of all, I am deeply apologetic about what Ruri-chan did. If I had known the reason behind her stubbornness to meet you, I swear I wouldn’t have brought her to your office, in the first place.]

[Secondly, I assure you that I will officially release my statement soon about my engagement. I would have explicitly told the media that there is nothing between me and Harada Emiko, but that only would add more fuel to the fire.]

Emiko frowned at that, “You are getting engaged just because you want to clear out this misunderstanding? Isn’t it a bit too extreme?”

It was a natural reaction from Emiko. Although she would be thankful if the headlines of the media no longer focused on her, still, it would be stupid for anyone to get married just to prove a rumor wrong.

Even Haruki had a similar reaction, but he kept it to himself.

[…Umm, it’s more like, I have been seeing someone for a while now…and uh, how should I say it, she just went extremely mad after seeing the news…and now, she wants to marry me otherwise she might do something to herself…]

Haruki’s eyes stretched in slight shock at that. To think someone would hurt themselves after the news, to the point that Kouske has to marry them to soothe their insecurities?

“Right decision. I will be cheering for both of you.”

[…] (Kouske)

“…” (Haruki)

Unlike both men, Emiko somehow could understand why Kouske’s partner would do such things to get married to her partner.

If things would have been like this with Haruki, Emiko might have done the same. After all, there was nothing in the world that should come between herself and the person she loves.

There was nothing left to say from the other end, so shortly after, Kouske bid his farewell and apologized once again before disconnecting the call.

“It’s ridiculous to force two people who ready are in a relationship, to marry someone else other than their lover.” Haruki couldn’t help but sigh in slight exasperation.

It would have been reasonable for both families to force their children into a marriage if both Emiko and Kouske were single. However, both families were aware of their partners yet they were using cheap underhanded tricks to tie them up.

“Don’t worry, Haru-kun. Nothing in this world can come in between us.” Holding his hand possessively, Emiko declared with her eyes flaming with the amber of determination.

Haruki smiled at her reaction which seemed rather adorable to him, before he nodded and told her,

“Let’s do our best together.”

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[Late at night]

“Ah, yes. No, nothing at all.”

“Yes, I will. Drive safely. Good night.” After disconnecting the call, Harada Ryouske put the phone back on the table as he continued the dinner.

His wife was sitting just opposite him, yet she never intended to talk to their daughter—as such, Ryouske didn’t even mention her to Emiko while he was on call.

“Tomorrow, they are coming, so please, don’t mention anything about the Shimazu family and try to act good with Haruki-kun.”

By this point, Ryouske was no longer able to keep his words in moderation. He was tired of trying to change his wife’s partial perception toward Haruki. He no longer had the strength to keep on pestering about the same thing again and again.

That was why, Ryouske intended to meet Haruki alone tomorrow, and if possible, not include Miyako in the conversation.

“I will…however, I am sure about something.”

Ryouske’s chopsticks halted hearing those words, as he directed a strong glare at Miyako and asked, “What?”

Miyako calmly used the knife to cut the fish as she replied, “At the end of the day, you will agree with me.”

Ryouske didn’t need to listen to her any further, as such he continued his dinner and like he had been doing for some days, he went to the guest room to sleep.

The distance between the couple has been increasing steadily.

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Unlike the Harada couple, there was no distance between Emiko and Haruki as they slept side by side with minimal distance between their bodies.

After what happened last night, Haruki’s reservation around her has melted a lot. He no longer felt excessively shy being around her nor was he feeling guilty about being intimate with Emiko even though he hadn’t reciprocated her feelings.

“Won’t you be awakened if I suddenly hold you in the middle of the night?” Haruki’s habit of cuddling with anything beside him, in sleep made him slightly concerned about his partner in bed

Emiko’s melodious giggle rang in his ear before Haruki felt her finger tracing the bridge of his nose, as she replied, “I surely will, but trust me, being held by Haru-kun would provide me a sleep like never before.”

Haruki raised his brows at that before he slightly parted his arms and asked, “Then…why wait for midnight?”

Emiko was taken aback by the boldness Haruki presented before she heard him chuckling as he said, “Just kidding…”

Haruki instantly turned his back toward her to hide his heated face. He was not accustomed to flirting with Emiko so boldly. Although he was tempted to hold Emiko soft and warm in his arms, he didn’t want to force her to do anything out of her comfort zone.

“Hmm…” Suddenly, Haruki felt his shirt being slightly pulled before he looked over his shoulder…only to find his eyes slightly stretching.

With her face dyed crimson, Emiko averted her gaze as she slowly muttered, “I-I…will…l-like that…”

It didn’t take long for Haruki to understand what she desired before he turned toward her and pulled Emiko into his embrace.

That night, neither of them was able to sleep much….

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