When Two Wounded Hearts Find Solace In Each Other, Snow White (The School's Beauty) And I Were Mistakenly Labeled As A Silly Couple. - Chapter 19: Engulfed By Snow White's Sweetness.

Engulfed By Snow White’s Sweetness.

“Um… sorry to keep you waiting.”

After finishing our shopping, Himeno guided me to her house. There she was, wearing the outfit I had chosen. The girly one-piece, with different colors for the top and bottom, suited her just as I had expected. However, the exposed shoulders, collarbone, and thighs provided more stimulation than I had imagined.

While gravure models in swimsuits in manga magazines at convenience stores might have a higher level of exposure, seeing Himeno’s normally hidden skin was overwhelming for my heart.

“Does it not suit me?”

Her voice sounded very uneasy, and I could tell that I, Takashi, who couldn’t handle the current Himeno, likely appeared sad to her.

“It suits you, but precisely because it does, I couldn’t look. I thought you might wear tights or something.”

Normally, her thighs were covered by tights or long one-piece dresses, making them invisible. Even though my childhood friend Marika probably saw Himeno’s thighs when she wore shorts in the summer, for some reason, I found it impossible to directly gaze at Himeno’s thighs.

I thought it would have been better if she had worn tights, but it was probably too much to ask for today.

While it might be okay as long as I didn’t stare, it would have been better if she had gotten used to it a bit more before wearing it.

“Um, thank you very much.”

Seeing me being embarrassed made her suddenly feel embarrassed too, and a small, embarrassed voice escaped from Himeno’s mouth.

If it was embarrassing, she didn’t have to wear it, but she probably wanted to wear it since I had chosen it for her.

“It’s embarrassing, but my body feels warm… I’m glad I could show it to you, Taka-kun.”

“Gahaha…”

At the unexpected sweet voice near my ear, I unintentionally let out a strange sound.

Even if you’re not used to it, anyone would be surprised when suddenly whispered sweetly in their ear.

“What’s with that surprised look?”

“Unexpected attacks are unfair…”

Wearing clothes that were more revealing than usual, I felt my entire body heat up from the unexpected sweet whispers. Probably, even if Marika had said something, I wouldn’t have felt this embarrassed.

Himeno’s sweet whispers were exceptionally powerful, to the point where it felt like flames were about to engulf my entire body.

“Unexpected surprises are something we both share. When I was feeling down because of the terrible things said to me, you suddenly hugged me.”

“I regret that. Maybe I sought human warmth because I was also hurting.”

Looking back, I realized how unconventional it was to suddenly hug someone like that. The next day, the embarrassment hit me like a truck. I even did something more embarrassing by hugging and falling asleep after comforting her.

“No, if it weren’t for you, Taka-kun, I might have become a shut-in.”

Approaching me, Himeno grabbed the sleeve of my shirt tightly.

Certainly, having various things said and even having water thrown at me, things that should never happen, might have driven me to become a shut-in. However, on the first day, by chance, and on the next day, somehow, I was comforted and saved by Takashi.

Also, one of the reasons Himeno was bullied might be related to the color of her hair and eyes.

The silky silver hair and jewel-like blue eyes must have fueled jealousy among the girls. Most Japanese people have black hair and brown eyes. The colors of Himeno’s hair and eyes, which she couldn’t achieve even with hair dye or colored contacts, would likely be repulsive to some girls.

It might be because of the envy triggered by Himeno’s unique hair and eye colors that she became a target for bullying. However, most girls only gazed at her from afar, as if she were behind a glass showcase.

With her hair and eyes, Himeno remained an unapproachable figure, almost like being on the other side of the display case.

“So, I’m very grateful to Taka-kun for comforting me.”

“Me too. If I hadn’t met Himeno at that time and we hadn’t comforted each other, I might have become a shut-in.”

The shock of being rejected was profound, and if, at that time, I hadn’t met and comforted Himeno, I probably wouldn’t have had the motivation to do anything. Perhaps I would have become a shut-in, and I might not have even met Marika by staying locked in my room.

“I’m grateful too. Thank you.”

Releasing the grip on Himeno’s sleeve, I intertwined my fingers with hers, just like when we went out. Despite the embarrassment, I looked firmly at her and conveyed my gratitude to Himeno as much as I could.

“That’s good, then. I’m glad I could be of help to you, Taka-kun.”

“Yeah, you really helped a lot.”

Having expressed our gratitude, I released her hand and gently stroked Himeno’s head with my left hand, just like when we were out.

“Mmm…”

Blushing and letting out a sweet voice, it seemed that Himeno enjoyed being petted on the head.

While it might be nice to pet her head again as a thank you, doing it too often would be embarrassingly fatal.

“I appreciate it, but maybe I still need Taka-kun. Will you continue to stay with me?”

Again, the sweet words whispered in my ear felt like a shockwave running through my body.

“Well, I’ll be with you…”

In the future, I intend to be together with her as much as possible to avoid being seen as having a specific guy by the girls and becoming a target of jealousy.

I plan to be together, but if this kind of sweet whispers and interactions continue to increase, Takashi will likely die mentally.

Even though I’ve been pampered by Marika, having Himeno pamper me as well will lead to an unsustainable future.

(What if I drown?)

While expressing gratitude for her thanks, I couldn’t help but think that while looking at Himeno.