You're the god of rom-com but you're interfering with my romantic comedy life?

TL: Xean

ED: Chochocobo

Part 4

A few minutes after my confession ended in failure, Tenshin’s clothes returned to normal as expected.

The atmosphere was a little awkward, but Tenshin started to clear it up by saying “Didn’t I look cute in that outfit earlier?” She said so in a cheerful voice, so I was able to have a natural conversation with her afterwards.

She was probably concerned about me, just more evidence pointing to Tenshin being a really sweet girl.

Tsukimiya returned to the classroom with an empty trash can and we resumed cleaning.

After we finished cleaning, I started heading home.

But still, my confession was interrupted again today, wasn’t it?

My frustration was evident as I walked alone down the hallway.

This was the sixteenth time in a row that a mysterious phenomenon has interfered with my confession.

Damn it, why was it that my confessions were so unsuccessful?

At least let me get to the part where I say “I love you”.

It’s been more than half a year since the first time I tried confessing.

I was determined to tell her as many times as possible until she understood my feelings, but how many more times will this indescribable phenomenon interfere?

“Haa~ (sigh)?”

This really was frustrating.

「“Hey, let’s go on a date next holiday.”」「“Sure. Where do you want to go?」

A couple in uniform walked in front of me, their arms interlocked happily together. What a sweet couple.

“How nice. I wish I could cross arms and walk with Tenshin like that.”

If we became a couple, would we be able to hold hands together every day to and from school? Just imagining that. Haa~ such happiness.

“I — I want to go out with Tenshin.”

I couldn’t help but let my true feelings slip.

I said that out loud but it’s okay. There are hardly any students in the school building at this time since the students are either in their club activities or have gone home.

I’m pretty sure no one is listening to me anyway, but I was suddenly pulled back.

“Ugh…”

When I turned around much to my surprise, I saw Tsukimiya standing in front of me.

For some reason, her beautiful white hand was holding my right arm firmly.

‘’Hnn…?”

I was confused by her sudden appearance.

How long had she been around?

Did she hear what I just said?

But first, why is she holding my arm?

Amidst all my various thoughts, I decided to ask her.

“Etto, what’s up Tsukimiya?”

But in response, Tsukimiya just looked down and didn’t answer.

“Tsukimiya? What’s wrong?”

I asked her again.

But she still didn’t respond. She was still tightly holding onto my arm. Umm, what’s this all about? Maybe she heard what I said?

“Really? What’s so special about her?”

Tsukimiya opened her mouth, but her voice was very small so I couldn’t hear her properly.

”I’m sorry. What did you just say?”

This time, she answered loud enough for her voice to reach my ears.

”Do you like the Tenshin Himari that much?’’

My body stiffened as soon as I heard that.

As I thought, Tsukimiya heard the words I just said.

“I’m a-asking if y-you are s-so f-fond of Tenshin Himari!”

Perhaps she thought I didn’t hear it. That was why Tsukimiya was staring at me and making another verbal attack. The expression on her face seemed to be a little angry.

Tsukimiya being angry like this… No, this was not the time to think about her expressions. I was in a big pinch now that she’d heard it.

A-anyway, I’ll try to fool her to get out of this situation.

“D-do I-I like T-Tenshin? Th-that’s s-stupid.”

I tried to escape by saying that and showing a fake smile on my face.

However, Tsukimiya didn’t let me escape so easily.

”Hah, there’s no point in lying! I overheard Yuugo saying earlier that you wanted to go out with Tenshin Himari. I clearly heard you say that!

Tsukimiya argued in a loud voice.

Oi, oi, don’t shout so much. What would you do if other people heard you?

I was thinking of a way out, when I remembered something that caught my attention.

“Hmm, you are kinda different from the usual, Tsukimiya?”

When I pointed it out, Tsukimiya’s body stiffened.

Ever since she transferred here, Tsukimiya had been very quiet and not that good at communicating with others.

But now, she was speaking quite fluently and conversing with me without any difficulty. In addition, she called me by my first name. It was as if she was a different person than the person who was always in the classroom.

“I-It’s just that…”

Tsukimiya suddenly lost her momentum. Was it really that difficult to answer?

In the first place, why was she so persistent in asking me why I liked Tenshin?

”…… Sniff…… Sniff.”

While I was thinking about why she was having a hard time answering, Tsukimiya suddenly started to cry.

“W-Wait a minute. What’s wrong?”

Was it so unpleasant to be pointed out that she had changed the way she spoke from her usual classroom demeanor?

“S-sorry, Tsukimiya. It’s my fault.”

I’m not sure what I did wrong, but I made a girl cry, so I had to apologize.

‘’W-why …… sniff …… Yu-Yuugo-kun…… sniff …… you …… don’t like me.”

However, Tsukimiya didn’t forgive me. Instead I received words that I didn’t immediately understand.

“Even t-though… sniff… I’m so beautiful… sniff… even though my breasts are big…”

Tsukimiya continued her weeping.

What’s wrong with this girl all of a sudden? She grabbed my arm all of a sudden, asking me if I like Tenshin, and then cried. It’s a bit too difficult for me to understand.

“Yu-Yuugo!”

I was unexpectedly called by Tsukimiya.

“Ha-Hai!”

I responded reflexively. I was so pressured by the tone of her voice that I couldn’t help but reply in a respectful manner.

“L-listen t-to my words carefully! Understood?”

I nodded repeatedly.

“Su~u (inhaled deeply)”

Tsukimiya wiped away her tears and then exhaled heavily as if to calm her own emotions.

Then, staring directly at me with her blue eyes, she said.

‘’I-I like you Yu-Yuugo! S-so please go out with me!”

The moment she finished saying it, Tsukimiya’s cheeks turned bright red. It must have been very embarrassing to say.

Even though I can’t believe what the heck this situation even was, the fact that I was told by a girl that she liked me for the first time in my life made my mind go blank.

She liked me — a person who can’t study or exercise and whose looks were average.

This is too good to be true, I’m so~o happy… I want to scream right here, right now for no good reason. It’s good ……, but I just can’t accept her feelings.

Because all of my love interest was stolen by Tenshin. I don’t feel going out with any other woman until I confess and hear her reply properly.

“I’m sorry Tsukimiya. I can’t go out with you.”

“!!!”

I swiftly gave my reply to Tsukimiya whose eyes then widened and shoulders fell disappointedly.

It’s a shame, but in this kind of situation, I think it’s better for her to know it clearly.

I’ve never had a girlfriend in my life, so it might be cheeky of me to say this.

“A-am I not good enough?”

Tsukimiya clenched her teeth, tears welling up in her eyes again.

”Ah. No, it’s just that…”

I firmly showed my rejection. This was heartbreaking to see.

‘’W-why? Do you l-like T-Tenshin really that much?”

“Gulp.”

I was choked up for words as Tsukimiya questioned me with a sorrowful voice.

In case it wasn’t obvious to her that I still had feelings for Tenshin (though it’s ninety-nine percent obvious), it would be better for her if I revealed it honestly here.

“That’s right. I like Tenshin.”

I announce it proudly in the middle of the hallway. This is so embarrassing.

“I-I see. You like her that much…”

Tsukimiya had a sad expression on her face.

I’m sure I hadn’t done anything wrong, but my heart throbbed for some reason.

But I had to endure this. If I felt guilty and accepted Tsukimiya’s confession even though I didn’t like her, that would be rude to her.

“Tsukimiya, I’m sorry.”

I told her and walked away.

She might be shocked since I swiftly turned her confession down.

It would be better to leave her alone for now.

That’s the utmost care that someone who couldn’t live up to their feelings can give.

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