Volume 1 - CH 47

Chapter 47(Koyomi’s POV)

That day is 1 month ago from today.

I confessed to Kouyou and was rejected.

And I was given a chance and we became temporary lovers once more as it was a false confession.

Kouyou said that there was not much difference between the temporary one and the real one.

I’m just happy at that point.

And that’s why, to become the real thing even just 1 second earlier, I continued my appeal on a daily basis.

And the cultural festival yesterday and today. It’s so much fun!

I even had a sleepover yesterday!

He even promised to kiss me.

Thinking about it, I was not tired at all because of the sales. With a smile and more energy than yesterday, I went to work.

I continued to work with Kouyou’s first kiss in my mind.

I didn’t think there would ever be a cloud over that thought of mine, that smile.

Even though I thought that, that guy appeared.

Sakai. I was shocked the first time I saw him. I didn’t even told him what school I was going to. He must have looked it up.

To begin with, I was in a uniform when we met again last time so he could easily know which school I go to.

At first I thought of running away.

But Kouyou helped me, it can’t be like this, is what I thought. I shouldn’t be running but to rise up and I have to overcome this.

“I get it…………..But I will come too.”

“Un…….Thank you……”

“Aah.”

“Nnー, well it’s fine. If it’s the both of you.”

“Si, sir, I’ll guide you to your seat.”

“Okayー!”

I led Sakai to an empty seat.

Kouyou is silently watching me by my side.

I’m going to be okay if it’s like this. I was strangely relieved. I still feel some dread but that’s only natural. He tried to rape me. It’s not a trauma that could be wiped out in one night. Still, knowing Kouyou was by my side made me feel somewhat safe.

“This is the menu. What will the order be?”

“Nnー, Koyomi, you look cute in that outfit.”

“The order.”

“Ahahaha, your reaction is weakー. Even though you would be happy back then.”

“I don’t remember that.”

“Noー, that is a lie. There’s no way you can forget. Because Koyomi has a dependence on me.”

“That is………”

“It’s because you were dependent that you did that kind of”

“Sir, if you don’t have any orders then it would be splendid if you could go home.”

Sakai’s words were almost drowned out by Kouyou.

“You’re noisy………It was the time for recalling the past. Can you shut up for a while?”

Sakai glared at Kouyou.

Kouyou looked at Sakai with the same expression in regard to that.

Sparks seemed to be flying only from Sakai’s side.

“I do not have time for Sir’s worthless chitchat.”

He spoke plainly in the same atmosphere as usual.

“…………Haah………….I was just thinking a bit………Then, omurice……”

“How about the drink?”

“I don’t need any.”

“Yes, sir.”

I heard Kouyou take his order and went to the kitchen like that.

But it wasn’t my voice in the middle but Kouyou’s.

“You changed huh!”

“What is it?”

“The last time I saw you, you had this kind of weird anger, like you’d just get angry with me or something? Now you’re calm, you’re trying not to take me on, or is it anger in silence?”

“Is that so.”

“The next time you interfere, I’m going to crush you.”

“……………Do as you wish.”

Be, because of me……..Kouyou will get crushed?

When I became anxious, a hand reached out from my side and stroked my head.

“It’s okay, don’t worry about it.”

With a kind smile, he cheered me.

I realized it when I was getting anxious.

He really is kind……………I love this kindness of his.

Me too, I definitely won’t run away anymore.

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“Then, you are dismissed for today! Thanks for your hard workー!”

“”Good workー!””

Sakai didn’t particularly did anything, he went home normally after eating his food.

No, he didn’t go home normally.

Just one thing, he passed a letter to me before that.

He’s probably going to call me.

However, in this case, I wonder if I should tell Kouyou about the letter as well…………….

If you don’t want to be harmed, shut up and go alone…….

“Koyomi, what letter?”

“Uehh!”

I heard Kouyou’s voice.

I quickly hid the letter and turned around.

“Wh, why…………….”

“Because I saw it. He handed you a letter right? He was probably trying to call you or something, but I wonder if you are trying to go alone.”

“Uu, you’re sharp…….”

“Well that’s how it is, besides that have you seen it?”

“No I haven’t…………”

“I see, then let’s see it.”

“No, but………….it’s dangerous for me to be alone, you know?”

“It’s fine. I told you not to worry about it right? Besides, we’re not going alone.”

“Eh, what do you mean?”

“It means you don’t leave your friends in danger.”

“That’sーwhatーit means.”

“I’ll protect you.”

“E, everyone………..”

Ena and the others were there.

It wasn’t just Kouyou. Everyone is trying to fight for me.

I was so happy my tears almost overflowed.  look down and try my best to hold back. I can’t cry, not right now.

“No, don’t give me that tears and all those troublesome things, hand over the letter quickly.”

Ha?

Clang

“The tears haven’t come out yetー!”

“But you were going to cry anyway.”

“You’re ruining the deeply moving atmosphere!”

“I told you I don’t need that passion.”

“You twoー? This is not the time to fight, you knowー?”

Hah, that is true. I suddenly became excited.

Thanks to that, my anxiety and nervousness was blown away. Maybe that was what Kouyou was trying to do.

“Okay, Etto………., Ahー, he said there was an abandoned factory near the station………”

“Ahー, so it’s there……….It’s definitely a generic place.”

“I’ve had enough of this place. You’ll call the police this time, right?”

“U, Un……….”

“Then you’d better go to the factory and make sure that Sakai is there.”

“That’s true.”

“So, let’s get moving!”

We went straight out of the school and headed to the place we were called to.

Kouyou is standing besides me.

As I thought, I’m a little anxious………….

“It’s fine. Look, Manamoto is here. I’ll call the police, it’s not like we’re going to fight.”

He whispered that to me and intertwined his hands with mine.

Up until now, it was all from me, but now Kouyou is holding my hands.

“We’ll have fun together at the festival tomorrow.”

“Un!”

This warmth in my hands runs through my whole body and makes me smile.

Kouyou alone……I won’t let go.

No matter how many times they say no, I’ll hang on desperately!

Forgetting about Sakai, I made up my mind to overcome this.