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–Lunch break.
Kajita entered the classroom while Chihara was out of her seat.
Just as planned.
Perhaps because of what had happened before, the students in the classroom silently distanced themselves around Kajita.
The only one in the class without Chihara who tries to stick her neck out is Chiharu, but she doesn’t get involved, only with the gal group.
So if something is about to happen, I really should probably interject.
Chiharu may not look good, but I have a great reason for being a check on the Chihara group.
“Hey, Tanba-san, will you listen to what I have to say?”
“Did you come all the way here when Shion wasn’t around? …you’ll cause trouble for everyone in the class, so please be brief.”
Tanba san responded with a reduced tone of voice.
However, Kajita does not take a step back, on the contrary, he puts an eerie smile on his face.
“I think I may have found Tanba’s boyfriend.”
Found her boyfriend? How did you ……?
Kajita’s words made my blood boil.
……Y-you’re bluffing.
I couldn’t show any upset.
I quietly took a deep breath to calm myself down.
“So, I want to ask you something because I want a decisive blow.”
“What ……?”
“I was wondering if Tanba had confessed to her current boyfriend.”
“Yes……. What about it?”
The reason why the word became a little polite was…not because she was relaxed, but because of a lack of room.
I’m not the only one upset.
Rather, Tanba-san, whose plans are going haywire, may be more mentally challenged.
I noticed that her hand was about to touch her hair and just …… barely touched it.
“That doesn’t mean Tanba-san broke down in the confession, does it?”
“Do I look …… so easy?”
“Haha, can I take that as an affirmation?”
What’s this strange feeling ……?
Kajita’s roundabout way of talking is very suspicious.
I wonder if he has some purpose that I don’t know about.
“Of course. I don’t have a boyfriend among those who have confessed to me. I swear”
“If it’s not true, will you go out with me?”
You bastard.
Was he being bullheaded in order to take the initiative?
Kajita said from the nose that he wanted to go out with Tanba-san out of greed …….
There is no meaning to an unwanted relationship, yet he is blind.
“T- that’s not–“
“You swear, don’t you? Then answer me clearly!”
“If …… it’s a lie, I’ll go out with Kajita-kun.”
“Did you hear that, class? You’re the witnesses!”
A furious verbal attack that sounded like a threat.
I would say that Tanba-san has lost the game now.
But it wasn’t what we planned, but this is …….
–Great job.
I didn’t think it would go so well.
Kajita was just a little too stuffy.
It was because he believed the antis words more or less that he fell for it.
The line about finding a boyfriend was definitely Kajita’s bluff.
It was just a way to get Tanba-san to accept the proposal without making her argue.
If he had known in the first place, he would not have made his current proposal, which was a threat.
As it turned out, Kajita’s proposal did not interfere with my plan at all.
Rather, he got himself swamped.
If he’s that greedy, it’s unlikely that he would ever suspect me of being anti
Perfect. My plan could not have gone better—
“Kano?!”
Chihara, who had returned, rushed in.
I looked at Tanba san’s face to see what was going on, and she had gone completely pale.
“Kano, are you okay? What did he say to you? Hey.”
“I’m fine,……, he didn’t do anything to me. I was just a little surprised by the spirit……”
–it’s all an act, right?
That must have been terrifying.
She must have been scared.
Such sympathetic gazes were focused on her.
But the plan worked because of Tanba-san’s work.
As for me, I didn’t feel …… sorry for her, or comfort her, or anything like that.
――That face was a habit that I knew was not an act.
I’m a terrible person. I don’t feel anything for my lover.
I’m sure it’s because she’s not serious.
There is an absolute boundary between what I feel for Tsukane and what I feel for Tanba san.
Even if Tanba-san really likes me, I won’t be serious.
Suddenly, I turned my head toward Tsukane, who was standing next to me, and our eyes met exactly.
I think she’s been watching my face for a long time.
…I don’t think it’s particularly interesting, but I wonder what it is.
“What’s with that face,……?”
“What is it? It’s not clear. What does my face look like?”
“No, it’s nothing. Forget it.”
With these words, I ran to my seat before the doorbell rang to announce the afternoon class.
Two more people, Shuta and Chiharu, also looked at me with unbelieving eyes.
“What, you guys?”
“No…… it was just that Tomose’s face staring at Tanba-san was creepy.”
“Ah. What do you mean by creepy?”
What’s so funny?
It’s all just your imagination.
――I Don’t get it.
“B-But–“
“Why should I care about Tanba-san?”
“…………”
I’m sure Shuuta would understand.
You probably know my secret.
Therefore, stepping into that path is a path that could even lead to the end of the relationship.
And that too in front of Chiharu – there was no way Shuta had that kind of courage.
“B-But then, why were you looking with such an impatient look on your face?”
“What are you talking about, impatient?”
“I don’t know,……, but Tomose seemed to want to go to Tanba-san’s place right away just now.”
“That’s not true at all. Chiharu… you know that, right?”
By letting Chiharu understand, I show that I don’t want her to touch it.
However, I don’t understand the meaning… It’s a strange misunderstanding.
…That’s not the case.
“You know, Tomose. I’m on your side,……. If there’s something wrong, you can talk to me, okay?”
“Am I crazy?”
“You’re crazy. Isn’t it because you’re overreacting that you’re always using cunning ideas? ”
“Well, come on.”
I feel as if I’m being hit by a bull’s-eye.
Even though I haven’t sorted my mind out yet, I’d like you to give me a break.
Shuta’s face turned scared for a moment as he seemed to be offended by my reaction, but he quickly returned to normal.
I don’t have enough time to accept Shuta’s kindness.
On the other hand, Chiharu seemed to be smoldering at my unclear feelings.
“No, my bad. I took it out on you. I’m not thinking of taking revenge on Kajita or anything weird like that. So don’t worry.”
I have laid out an oracle that is appropriate but gives rise to a different inference.
Simply, if it seemed like I was looking out for Tanba-san’s well-being with good intentions, that’s fine.
The actual relationship is known to Shuuta, but it could be interpreted that way.
“…… If you’re okay with it, that’s fine.”
“But if there’s something you’re really holding onto, tell me before you do it, okay?”
“I know.”
“I’ll help you if you want.”
They are really kind.
Even if it was an act, it was a kindness that was easy to swallow.
The concern that comes straight from them makes me feel a sense of fellowship.
I still want to cherish the group we have now.
“Cooperation means Chiharu …… that’s not good enough.”
“Even Shuuta always cooperates with us, even though he says so.”
“Of course. If you feel like you’re about to explode, just ask me for advice. We can play catch again.”
“I’ve decided to play basketball next.”
“You should play with Shuuta.”
If Chiharu is too busy with me, Shuta will get scared.
So even if we play a little, I’d like her to do it in moderation.
-One other thing I’m concerned about is Tsukane.
If you think I’m getting into Tanba-san, I have to correct you that I’m not, right,……?
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