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 55: The Morning With Snow White Is Happy.

The Morning With Snow White Is Happy.

“Mmm…”

I woke up to the morning sun seeping through the curtain and the chirping of birds. In my arms, Himeno, my beloved, slept peacefully, emitting a soft snore, her face so perfectly arranged that it almost seemed unreal. Perhaps the bias of being in love enhanced her beauty even more.

“I’m so happy,” I couldn’t help but think.

Sharing the morning like this felt like an incredible blessing, and I wished it could last forever.

“Fortunate, aren’t I?”

However, the uncertainty of our comforting relationship lingered. If Himeno ever expressed a desire to end it, I would respect her decision. We might not terminate it immediately to avoid being labeled as a silly couple, but eventually, it would reach its conclusion.

Ideally, I wanted to confess properly and transition into a genuine boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. The most crucial thing to avoid was Himeno developing feelings for someone else.

If she did, there was a possibility of her seeking that person as a replacement boyfriend. Although it seemed unlikely, considering she claimed to trust me the most, I couldn’t afford to take any chances.

“Are you happy being with me, Taka-kun?”

“Eh?”

It seemed she had just woken up, and her blue eyes turned toward me. The question about happiness made me feel embarrassed, my body warming up.

“Since when were you awake?”

“A little while ago.”

Feeling the embarrassment intensify, I let out a strange sound. It would be nice if I could confidently say that I was happy because we were together. However, I had already confessed during a Ferris wheel ride at an amusement park before.

“Am I happy being with you? I want to know.”

Her eyes were filled with seriousness, indicating a genuine desire for an answer.

“Yeah, I’m happy. It eases away the hardships.”

This was the best I could muster as a response. Confessing was way too embarrassing, and I feared it might end in rejection. Initially, we were just comforting each other, but now being together felt normal, bringing happiness. So, it wasn’t a lie.

“I’m glad,” she said, blushing slightly, looking even more adorable. It made me want to hold her tighter.

“But, Taka-kun, you still think about Shikibe-san…”

She mumbled something with a slightly lonely expression, but it was too soft for me to hear. I barely caught the word “Shikibe,” so perhaps she had something on her mind about Marika.

“If you feel happy being with me, then please come to me anytime. You’re always welcome, Taka-kun.”

Although a surge of impulses tempted me to deliver a line that would tickle the male ego, I refrained. After all, she trusted me, and making a move like that would jeopardize everything. The embarrassment still lingered, and though my restraint might crumble at any moment, I had to endure it. The trust that I wouldn’t make any advances was the reason we could stay together like this.

“Maybe we could be together every day?”

“I don’t mind. In fact, I’d be happy,” I replied, my cheeks turning red. I wished she wouldn’t say such things because it made me feel like she might be misunderstanding something. Still, her words made me happy.

“I want you to hug me more. Please make me feel at ease.”

“Sure, I understand.”

Upon her request, I embraced her with even more strength. Despite my rationality being swiftly eroded by the soft sensation, I couldn’t bring myself to stop. It was a plea from the person I loved, and it was my role to provide comfort and reassurance.

“Thank you. This is my way of saying thanks… smooch.”

It was truly a morning filled with happiness.