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–We talked after Kaoru came back from taking a shower.
“Hey, Kaito kun? What are we gonna do about school?”
“Yeah. What shall we do……”
My bad reputation remains the same, and I’ve been pretty quiet for about a month since I was reincarnated, and I’ve been attending class even though it’s boring, so I’ve gotten better to a certain extent, but when they look at me, they still have that feeling. The current situation is that there are people who are frightened, fearful, and some even express disgust…though the evaluations from teachers have gotten much better. Maybe it’s because I’m studying better.
So I think it is not difficult to imagine that the way people look at Kaoru would change if I told them that she is dating me under the current circumstances.
I can say that Kaoru and I are the complete opposite of each other and I’m sure everyone would look at me suspiciously.
Kaoru may say it’s fine, but I don’t want our friendship to fall apart because of me……maybe I’m overthinking it, but I think there’s a good chance that will happen.
I really don’t know what to do because I really need time to improve my bad reputation and I didn’t expect to be dating Kaoru so soon.
It’s not my fault, but Ohgo Kaito was a celebrity.
He had no family, and his personality was warped from his past and he did whatever he wanted……being rich was a contributing factor to that…….
Even if I change my appearance, by the standards of this world, blonde or dark hair doesn’t make much difference…….
As I was thinking about this, Kaoru said.
“Are you still worried about me?”
“Well, yeah……I’m sure I’m standing out in the wrong way.”
When I said that apologetically, Kaoru said.
“Recently, Kaito kun has been attending classes regularly, going to school every day, and hasn’t done anything bad, so the rumors have definitely calmed down.”
“You think so?”
“Yeah. My friends and I have been saying that you are getting calmer lately and that you have a gentler face……”
I see…maybe it’s okay to say it’s surprising? Even though I think so, it’s still not good…I end up thinking like that.
I really have a really messy past.
Well, for me, Kaoru comes first, so in the end, I’ll give top priority to Kaoru’s decision…with that in mind, I decided to ask Kaoru for her opinion.
“What do you think, Kaoru?”
“I don’t……know. It’s true that I wanna be with Kaito kun at school, but I can also feel that Kaito kun is thinking about me……so I think it’s fine for now if I can be with Kaito kun after school….I’m still a little embarrassed to let people know that I have a boyfriend. But I also want everyone to know about it eventually ! Besides, it would be kinda fun to keep it a secret.”
Kaoru said with a shy smile.
If that’s what Kaoru wishes, then let’s keep it a secret between us for a little while longer.
“I see. Then, let’s continue as before at school for a while.”
”Yeah.”
Saying that, Kaoru hugged me.
“Ah ! That’s right.”
“What’s wrong, Kaito kun?”
I trust Kaoru completely now, so I wonder if I can hand over the keys to the house.
After all, I don’t use any rooms other than this one, so I don’t mind if she uses it as she pleases.
“Just wait here for a minute.”
I said and went to get the key for Kaoru.
“I thought I’d give this to Kaoru.”
I put the key in Kaoru’s hand.
“Is this……the key to Kaito kun’s house?
“Yeah, you can come here anytime you want.”
“Are you sure? Giving it to me…..”
“Of course it’s fine. If you want, you can take your own room.”
When I said that, Kaoru smiled happily.
“I see. I’ll take it then….can I come here a lot when I’m free or when I wanna see you?
“Of course, but don’t let your parents worry.”
“Fufufu, I guess so.”
After Kaoru and I had breakfast, we had a nice conversation and then I dropped her off at home since she had cram school in the afternoon.
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★side: Sasauchi Kaoru
“Kaito kun……”
I was walking home from cram school on the afternoon of the day after the night with Kaito kun.
By the way, today’s cram school ended before it got dark outside, so I didn’t call anyone to pick me up.
“I’m really happy……”
I was so nervous that I might not have been able to speak properly, but I’m glad I was able to express my thoughts.
I’m happy to be with him and I feel at ease…..I’m really glad I met Kaito kun.
“More than that…..”
From where I was not so long ago, I never thought I would become someone’s girlfriend.
No, I had thought about it, but even if it were to happen, the other person I thought was Shin.
I’m a little embarrassed……but I’m much happier.
There were many of my female friends who seemed very happy to have boyfriends, and I can understand how they felt now.
My heart feels warm and even though we just met, I want to see him again soon…that’s how I feel.
“I hope everyone understands that Kaito kun is a good person…….”
I want to be close to him at school, but more than that, I don’t like the fact that Kaito kun is being misunderstood.
I don’t know if I can call it that because he has done things in the past, but I want people to know that Kaito kun is different now.
But if I do, Kaito kun is going to be very popular…….
I can feel that Kaito kun cares about me, and I think it’s okay, but I don’t like it when he becomes popular with girls, I think.
“Well, I think it’ll be fine.”
I trust Kaito kun and I can feel that Kaito kun cares about me…..then I will do my best to help Kaito kun in anything that will benefit him.
Because when Kaito kun smiles, I naturally smile too.
While I was thinking about this, I arrived in front of my house.
“Kaoru?”
I turned around when my name was called, and there was Shin.
“Shin? What’s wrong?”
“I just happened to see you and called out to you.”
“I see.”
“Oh. So are you on your way home from cram school?”
“Yeah. What about you, Shin?”
“I just bought some drinks at a convenience store.”
Shin said and showed me the plastic bag in his right hand.
“Are you gonna play games all night again?”
“Well yeah. I’ve got a day off tomorrow…….”
Normally, I would worry about him and tell him to take care of himself. But now that I think about it, it may have been unnecessary.
So whether Shin plays games with his friends all night or not is not my business.
And I’m already Kaito kun’s girlfriend, so I don’t want to be involved with him any more than necessary just because we’ve known each other since childhood.
“I see. Have fun.”
“Eh? Oh, yeah…….”
“Well then, I’m going home.”
“Kaoru……can we talk some more?”
“Is something wrong?”
“N-no,…..it’s not like that,……but look ! If it was Kaoru, you would’ve been worried about me, but today……”
“Is that so? I’m just being normal, right? Besides, you have a game appointment with a friend.”
“Yeah, well…..that’s true……I’ll see you later.”
“Yeah.”
I said that and I went into the house.
I talked to Shin for the first time after becoming Kaito kun’s girlfriend, but I felt that there wasn’t really any love left in me for Shin.
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Bro started realizing it a *little* late
Yep. too bad though.
Yep. too little too late