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 65: I Begin To Notice Snow White's Feelings.

I Begin To Notice Snow White’s Feelings.

“Here, please enjoy your meal.”

Dinner time arrived, and the dishes that Himeno had prepared were now arranged on the table.

Today, due to a disagreement with her younger sister Hinata, she seemed a bit lonely and ended up staying the night at our place.

Since she apparently didn’t bring her school uniform, it shouldn’t be an issue if she picks it up early tomorrow morning.

“It looks really delicious.”

She made it from ingredients found in the refrigerator, and the main dish was a budget-friendly steak from the supermarket.

However, the delightful aroma emanating from it made my stomach growl.

Although feeling slightly embarrassed, the irresistible appeal of the delicious-looking dish couldn’t be ignored.

“Let’s eat.”

I immediately picked up the main course, the steak, with my chopsticks.

Bringing it close to my face, the enticing aroma intensified, and unable to resist, I took a bite.

“Even though it’s affordable, it’s delicious and tender.”

Whether it was proper preparation or not, the steak was surprisingly tender for its price.

“Dipping it in honey makes it tender quickly. It’s also nutritious.”

Recalling a cooking tip from an anime, I continued to eat, chopsticks moving without a pause.

“Taka-kun, ahh.”

It had become a common occurrence for Himeno, seated next to me, to offer me a bite.

Of course, there was no reason to decline her “ahh,” so I continued to enjoy the steak.

Perhaps because honey was part of the preparation, there was a subtle sweetness to it.

“Um…”

For some reason, Himeno put a piece of steak in her mouth and then turned to face me.

“Eh? Directly into my mouth?”

“Mm…”

Nodding slightly, Himeno blushed shyly as she turned towards me.

Despite feeling a bit embarrassed and my cheeks warming up, I slowly leaned in as Himeno directly fed me.

“Hmm…”

As we exchanged the steak directly, for some reason, Himeno licked her lips.

Feeling a slight sensation, and perhaps thinking, “Why did I do such an embarrassing thing?” with her blushing cheeks, Himeno might be questioning her actions.

From my perspective, it wasn’t unpleasant at all. On the contrary, I secretly wished she would do it more.

(Huh? Could it be that Himeno likes me?)

Embarrassment and other emotions had prevented me from considering it much, but now I might have realized Himeno’s feelings.

Considering how serious she is, I couldn’t imagine her kissing someone she didn’t like.

I initially thought she might have kissed me out of loneliness, but that wasn’t the case. Especially since it was her first kiss, she wouldn’t have allowed someone she didn’t like to touch her lips.

This time, she had licked her lips a bit while sharing the food, perhaps wanting to feel a bit of the warmth of someone she likes.

(If I’m wrong about this, it would be embarrassing.)

While there’s a slim chance of it being a misunderstanding, it would be incredibly embarrassing if I misinterpreted the situation.

So, it’s not the right time for a confession. I should be sure of my feelings, confess when the time is right, and transition from our current relationship to being genuine partners.

Considering we’ve only known each other for about a month, there’s still a chance of misreading signals. However, it’s likely that Himeno has feelings for me, given how the past month has been filled with intense moments.

In fact, I’ve developed feelings for her too.

(I shouldn’t get too carried away. I’ll hold off on overthinking for now.)

With the first mid-term exams of our second year approaching, I can’t afford to be too distracted and end up failing. So, for now, I’ll try not to overthink things and focus on the upcoming tests.

Once the tests are over, and if I’m still convinced of my feelings, that would be the right time to confess. I feel a bit sorry for her if I’m wrong, but waiting until the exams are done is the safest approach.

I doubt there’s anyone around trying to steal her away, as everyone probably thinks we’re just another silly couple. So, I can patiently wait until I’m certain of my feelings.

(Looking back, I realize I can be quite dense.)

Why didn’t I realize it at the time of our first kiss? I can’t help but wonder.

Ideally, even if it was a bit late, I should have noticed during the kiss. I seem to be more oblivious than the protagonists in harem anime.

(Maybe it’s because I’m just a coward.)

The fact that I can’t confess until I’m absolutely sure of my feelings is nothing but cowardice.

Someone more experienced with romance might confess based on the possibility of liking the other person.

(If there’s an issue, it’s probably with Hinata…)

Even though she came back home, I doubt Hinata will give up easily. Especially since I’m sure she genuinely wants to win over Himeno.

(I need to make sure to send her away next time…)

To ensure I never leave Himeno’s side, I’ve decided that if Hinata comes again, I won’t let her into the house.