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Motomachi Coffee, a coffee shop located in the northeast of Motomachi Station, walks east from the station.
It was chosen as one of the 100 best coffee shops on the food log. From the outside, it looks a little old-fashioned. The interior of the store, on the contrary, is stylishly designed.
Yamamoto Keigo and Shiraishi Kotone sat down by the window.
“I’m really sorry about the other day.”
Kotone bowed her head as soon as she took her seat.
Yamamoto was certainly disappointed for what happened two weeks ago. But that’s very different from the reason why she bowed her head. There was no way she could say such a thing.
But still, I thought to myself, ‘Would there be a mistake if I hadn’t drunk alcohol?’ There was no way I could ask such a question now.
I was hoping that next time she would ask me out without involving alcohol.
“I’m fine. What about the team up you were talking about before?”
I cut off her words and looked at Kotone. She’s wearing a red blouse, white skirt and jacket. She always looks fashionable, but her expression seems to be unappealing.
“As I said before, I can’t forgive Ryosuke.”
After that day, there was no unusual atmosphere around Yumi. She wasn’t averse to kissing or spending the night with me. The sight of Yumi reminded me of Suzuki, and I didn’t want to kiss her, let alone have sex with her. However, if my attitude suddenly changed, Yumi would immediately notice.
Once she found out there would be no point in teaming up.
“I can’t forgive her either, that’s for sure……”
“Yumi hasn’t changed at all in the past two weeks. How about you?”
She took a sip of the coffee that had been brought to her and stared at this way with a strong gaze. I could see traces of tears in her eyes.
“Suzuki hasn’t even kissed me since that day.”
“Eh ! !”
I was quite surprised. The obviously beautiful Kotone in front of me, and the moderately cute Yumi. If it were me, I’d definitely go for Kotone. Well, if it weren’t for the affair, I wouldn’t have had a choice.
“Maybe he’s feeling guilty.”
Her hands are shaking as she holds her coffee.
“That’s dangerous.”
“Ah.”
I hold her shaking hands with mine. Unexpectedly, our hands become a form of holding hands.
“I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay.”
He made her cute girlfriend look so pained . I felt anger toward Suzuki.
“As for the details of the team up, we may need to make sure we get their cheating scene first.
“If I’m not home like last time, Yumi will definitely call Suzuki.”
“That’s what you mean by ‘seize the scene’.”
The last time we met, I was almost certain that she was cheating on me, but at the moment, I have no solid evidence.
It’s important to seize the evidence.
But even if there is conclusive evidence, there is a high possibility that she will consult her father. If there’s arbitration, will Yumi be able to avoid any damage?
Yamamoto’s damage will be greater because Yumi’s parents are helping him with rent and work.
As for the rent, he is prepared to move out after the incident comes to light. He also needs to find another job. If you think about it, job hunting while living together is quite difficult. Notification of acceptance or rejection for interviews is sent to his home. If he lives together, he cannot apply for jobs freely.
Do I need to leave the apartment before this incident is brought up to justice?
Kotone looked at me anxiously, perhaps noticing my troubled face. Her face is cute as always, though.
“I’m sorry. Do you still have feelings of not wanting break up with Yumi san, or do you still have affection for her? If that’s the case, it might be better to call off this team up…….”
“No, that’s not it.”
“I hate Suzuki, but only for my own personal reasons. But I can’t make Keigo kun make a painful choice just because of that.”
“No, that’s….wrong-“
“Am I wrong?”
I would certainly like to say it’s not true, but even if I confronted her with conclusive evidence and drove her into a corner, what am I supposed to do after that?
There’s an apartment and a place of employment.
Especially, the place of employment is a major general contractor that I finally get a hold on in this difficult job-hunting situation.
It would be a shame to give it up so easily.
“Um, ….About love.”
“It’s okay.”
Kotone, who’s in front of me, smiled as she wiped away her tears.
“Even if you’re betrayed, I understand the feeling of still wanting to love her.”
No, that’s not it. I don’t love Yumi anymore.
“You said that Yumi chan stayed the same as before.”
“Are you saying that there’s still a chance?”
No, Yumi has always been good at deceiving …….
“It’s not like me and Suzuki, where we don’t even kiss anymore.”
That’s just because Suzuki san is honest.
“That means she made a mistake, but I think there’s still love remaining.”
No, that’s wrong. There’s no more love.
How easy it would be if I could say it. But if I said it, and then look for evidence.
I had to confront her with solid evidence.
I lost my place to live.
I also lost my job.
When I think about it, I just can’t take the first step.
“Thank you very much.”
“Just hearing you out is good enough for me.”
“Here’s the check. I hope you and Yumi san will be happy.”
“I’ll do my best to keep Suzuki from seeing Yumi.”
Kotone put down the money with trembling hands.
“What will you do with Suzuki san?”
“I’m breaking up with him ! !”
Kotone walks away with tears pouring down her face.
“Good-bye.”
I could do nothing but watch her go.
“clang clang clang.”
The entrance door opened and slowly closed.
I was left alone in my seat in a daze.
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