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Chapter 11
Chapter 1, Childhood Friend And I — Episode 11 : Lingering Affection【Kaori's Viewpoint】
Translated by KaiesV
Edited by KaiesV
Ding～ Dong～♪
I pressed the intercom for the place I was visiting, still in my uniform. The door opens with a clang and a boy wearing a shirt and uniform pants rushes out to greet me at the gate, still wearing his shirts and uniform pants.
「You’re early. Well, come on in.」
「Okay…」
How many times have I come here since I got involved with Yamazaki-kun? I used to come here when I felt lonely and when he asked me to go, I never said no. When his parents were here, he would hold me at the hotel…
It’s unfortunate that I happen to be seen by Kaname-chan… in such a situation.
It’s absolutely an act that you forgot about me. Because when he came back, he even went out of his way to follow me to a love hotel for my sake.
Now he’s mad at me for pretending to have amnesia, but I’m sure he’ll forgive me if I apologize again and again. Kaname-chan was always kind to me.
I was really lonely, so Yamazaki-kun embraced me, but now that I know Kaname-chan is alive, I have to settle this kind of relationship right away.
「My parents already went to the hospital.」
「Okay…」
Because when I saw Kaname-chan again, he was so slim and good looking! Everyone made fun of Kaname-chan, but I always knew. I would never give him to another girl.
Kaname-chan has always been my lover!
He lay on the double bed and looked at my back. I put on my shorts and bra while sitting on the edge of the bed. I suddenly see the time on the clock. I didn’t realize I had been so indulgent.
At school, the afternoon classes have already started…
「Is it fine?」
「What do you mean?」
「You’re skipping school to keep me company.」
「My parents are not picky as long as my grades don’t drop. Those people aren’t looking at me, they’re looking at my grades.」
Many kids are envious that he is being let off the hook for his good looks and good grades, with no shortage of pocket money. In this family, there is not even the exchange of「I’m going away,」and「I’m off,」that can be seen everywhere.
But I guess he was like his parents.
I only see his body. Yamazaki-kun and I are just a passing fancy. Kaname-chan treated me badly, and I felt lonely and impulsively sought out Yamazaki-kun.
The pleasure I momentarily felt only while being held by him. The tremendous guilt that comes over me when he finishes. I am addicted to him like I am addicted to a dangerous drug. After a moment of immersion in his body, I cut him off.
「What do you want… to talk about?」
「You know I don’t have to tell you. I’m breaking up with you.」
That ends today.
I was very much unable to see Kaname-chan and was absent from school. Perhaps he was worried about me, or perhaps he missed my body, or perhaps he sensed my feelings, but he was asking for me more intensely than usual.
「Breaking up with me, how can you be satisfied with anyone but me?」
I appreciate everything you have done for me. But I’m sure I’ll be able to work things out even if I get back together with Kaname-chan. With my back to him, I slipped my arms through the sleeves of my blouse. Buttoning it up, I turn around and say goodbye.
「Don’t get me wrong! It’s Kaname-chan that I like. I promised to break up with you if he came back. I want to end this relationship today. I don’t want him to think of me as your boyfriend just because I slept with you a little or allowed you to be physical with me.」
He was sleeping comfortably and rolled up the covers and cursed my lasciviousness while naked, but I had no intention of taking advantage of him.
「What the hell… even today, you were moaning like that! Ugh, it’s already over when Kirishima saw us at that place!」
「It’s not over. Kaname-chan is kind. If I break up with you and apologize properly, he will forgive me.」
「You’re on your own. Of all the girls I’ve ever dated, you’re the most annoying…」
At first, I was bewildered, but halfway through, I heard Yamazaki-kun’s words. That’s right, I am a troublesome child and Kaname-chan is the only one who can take care of me.
Yamazaki-kun, who was lying on his back on a double bed full of flats. I zipped up my skirt and buttoned it up and left his house carrying my vest and blazer.
「Goodbye.」
I walked through the big gate, turned around, and mumbled to the second floor where he was.
Now I think…
I’ve properly parted ways with Yamazaki-kun, who may become a promising doctor in the future, so Kaname-chan will forgive me, right? We didn’t become boyfriend and girlfriend until middle school, but you’ve always spent time with me, so how could I forget?
After I left him, I immediately ran to the hair salon.
————Next morning.
Unlike yesterday, when I missed school due to shock, I arrived at school in high spirits. I dyed my hair black again, threw away my earrings, and went back to the neat and tidy look that Kaname likes, so I’m sure I’ll be fine.
No way… This is a lie!?
I refrained from going to Kaname-chan’s house because Auntie told me not to… but I was absolutely mortified by the unexpected sight I saw on my way to school…
「I believe in you, Kaname.」
「Ah… thank you.」
I’m speechless. Why are Kagetsu-san and Kaname-chan talking so friendly to each other? That’s strange.
Kagetsu-san looked at Kaname-chan with a sense of conviction. Kaname-chan too, Kaname-chan also looked embarrassed but happy at Kagetsu-san’s response…
I can’t believe that she’s calling out to Kaname-chan so suddenly because he had become better looking. Besides, how do you have an eye for men when you’re dating Hanayama-kun, Kagetsu-san?
I keep a good distance from them and eavesdrop on their conversation. I didn’t catch all of it, but…
「The other boys are so conventional. I prefer Kaname. I like Kaname better.」
Kagetsu-san’s words were straightforward. It was so brazen to be able to express one’s love to someone’s lover so thick-skinned and clearly.
「Ah… okay. I understand. Might be nice to hear it again.」
Kaname-chan too, Kaname-chan, so why don’t you just say no even though I’m here! It’s strange, you two are crazy… This doesn’t make sense, what was the point of breaking up with Yamazaki-kun then?
In the end, I had to walk to school with a resentful backward glance at the two of them as if they had just started dating, walking together in a new, shy and friendly manner.
I pass Kagetsu-san as I walk down the hallway during recess. She’s like a picture just by walking… normally, but it seems that both men and women can hear the admiration leaking out of her figure.
To be clear, I am not as flamboyant and eye-catching looking as she is. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t good things to do and bad things to do!
I stopped her with an angry voice.
「Kagetsu-san! Explain yourself properly. Why are you trying to take someone’s boyfriend? Don’t mess with me!」
「What are you talking about? I don’t understand what you are talking about.」
You had the habit of going to school with Kaname-chan this morning without even knowing how I felt!
「Don’t be so coy! You two were walking side by side.」
「Whoever I walk with is my business. I was with Kaname because I wanted to hear what his story. Besides, Kaori isn’t dating Kaname.」
She thinks I’m dating Yamazaki-kun. No, that’s not true, I had no choice but to have a physical relationship with him. I had no love for him at all.
It was at that time.
「What are you doing? To do this in a hallway.」
As we were arguing, before I knew it, a crowd had gathered. One of the boys wades through it and appears.
It was Kaname-chan!
Kaname-chan was always there to help me if anything happened to me. I was filled with anticipation, thinking I would be able to hear his true feelings and not an act.