CH 34

The night before the university festival.

[PoV] Suzune Mitoma :

Reluctantly turning down a dinner invitation from Kazuma-senpai, I went home and called my sister for advice on how to prepare for the upcoming festival.

I really wanted to go to dinner with Senpai, but I had to decline… It really hurts my heart.

He’s probably not ignoring me on purpose, but it really makes me angry that he won’t make a move even though I’ve been trying to get closer to him…

Maybe I should just kill all the other women in the world, so he’ll choose me,right? Oh, but then other beasts might come after me… Let’s not go that far.

Okay, let’s just make the call for now…

“So, what should I do, sis?!”

“I don’t know what you should do…”

My emotions have reached their peak.

I’m thinking of many ways to build a romantic relationship with Senpai during this special day when we can enjoy the festival together…

Even if I confess my feelings to him or even try to initiate skinship, I don’t think he’ll make a move. He’s just that kind of guy.

I feel like I need to change my tactics. Instead of trying to take things to the next level, I should keep it simple, like something out of a romance manga, and just enjoy the festival events together.

But the thing is, with my personality and desires, I’m really more of an aggressor, and I even want to have a child right now. So, the idea of keeping it pure and innocent just doesn’t come naturally to me!

That’s why I’m on the phone with my sister right now!

“But it’s the university festival! It’s now or never! I have to make a move!”

“I can’t tell you what to do… Besides, Suzu probably knows more about that kind of thing, right?”

“Sis, do you know that I’m a virgin?”

“Yes, I know. You may have a wild imagination, but you’re still a s*ut at heart~”

“A s*ut? What do you mean?”

“A nymphomaniac who opens her legs for any man.”

“Any man? That’s so disgraceful… I would never give my body to any of the men in this world. They’re all beasts, after all.”

Then, my sister stopped talking.

“Quite a way to put it. Is he really that different?”

“Senpai is different! He’s my future husband with his noble eyes and cool appearance…I don’t feel a trace of a wild beast in him!”

“Well, now that you mention it. He didn’t attack me even when I tried to seduce him…”

“…Do you have a death wish, dear sister?”

“It’s not like that. Besides, I’ve recently fallen for someone… I couldn’t resist watching Suzu and Kazuma.”

“What, you mean my sister… opened her legs for a wild beast?”

“Don’t call every man in the world a wild beast.”

“Still… that’s what he is. Dirty.”

“Sigh… Suzu’s thoughts are as crazy as ever. But that’s what’s charming about her. Anyway, let’s get back to the original purpose.”

“…R-right! More importantly, about tomorrow!”

“Oh, but of course. If you’re in trouble, let me know and I’ll help you.”

“Of course! I’ll do anything for my sister!”

“…Anything, like having s*x or something?”

“What?”

“Nothing. Let’s do it.”

“—?!”

“Never mind.”

When I applied silent pressure on her through the phone speaker, my sister coughed a little, seeming a little flustered, and agreed to help me escape from this situation.

[PoV] Kazuma Miyoshi :

Meanwhile, at the same time but at a different location…

I had already sent Mitoma-san home and was having a meeting with Mura and Shina-san at a nearby family restaurant. It wouldn’t have been strange if Mitoma-san had come, given that she was familiar with them, but she had unusually declined today.

Honestly, I was a little worried that she might hate me, but I wasn’t her boyfriend, so there was no need to worry about it.

However, I still wondered what had happened. I couldn’t help but feel a little anxious.

“Hey, are you okay?”

“Huh?”

“I’ve been talking to you for a while now. What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

“…Ah, sorry. It’s about something here.”

“Oh, I see. You were a little distracted so I thought you might be in some kind of trouble.”

When I gestured with my hand to indicate that it was nothing, Mura gave a wry smile and patted my shoulder.

“Jeez… you’re a bit mentally weak, aren’t you? It’s about Mitoma-san, isn’t it? That cute kouhai of yours.”

“No, it’s not like that. It’s something else.”

“Hah! I knew it, it is about that, isn’t it?”

“No, it’s not! And I haven’t become your brother, Mura!”

“Well, then, how about we raise a glass together?”

“No thanks, idiot.”

“What did you say!?”

He’s already on his fifth drink.

Due to the combination of plum wine on the rocks, highball, and watered-down potato shochu, Mura’s high spirits have led him to come over to my side and jump at me.

“C’mon, c’mon! Drink up! You’re the main event starting tomorrow, so forget about it for today!”

“You are not making any sense?”

“Never mind that, come on!”

I was encouraged by this drinking buddy and had a glass of Kahlua milk.

The sweetness and slight smell of alcohol passing through my throat made me feel a little dizzy.

Well, as you can see, unfortunately, I am weak when it comes to alcohol. At this rate, I might end up vomiting.

And there’s also a kouhai with us. She was sipping her drink in small amounts in front of her senpai who is still drinking.

Shiina-san, sitting next to me, gazes at Mura, who is a bit out of control due to alcohol, and enjoys her orange juice alone.

“So, what are you planning to do with Mitoma-san, Kazuma?”

“Huh? Nothing, really.”

“That’s not true! Come on, tell us!”

“Well, I’m thinking of touring around with her, at least.”

“Oh! That’s nice!!”

“You guys match!”

“Hahaha, you’re right!”

Shiina blushed when she heard those words. She seemed to be looking forward to it.

Well, I’m not entirely unexcited either. After all, this is the first time I get to attend the university festival with a girl, so of course, I’m looking forward to it.

However…

“Are you going to confess to her or what?”

“No way… not really.”

“You heartless b*****d… from what I can tell, she’s head over heels for you.”

“Shut up… just keep it to yourself.”

He was teasing me, but I know that more than anyone else.

After all, she’s the one who confessed to me.

Whether I accept her or not is up to me.

In reality, I haven’t made up my mind yet.

As I took another sip, Shiina-san finished her drink and spoke up.

“Do you think she might be holding back?”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, we’ve talked a little bit before, and she seems pure and thoughtful, even more so than me. She doesn’t really speak her mind, but she’s sensitive and thinks a lot about things.”

At first, I was a little surprised by her sudden words.

After all, it’s about Mitoma-san

She teases me, comes over to my house, and even slept with me the other day.

Can someone like that really be pure?

On the other hand, maybe she’s actually saying what she really thinks…

“She’s doing her best not to hurt you and to make things work out for the best, I’m sure.”

With her calm words, something clicked in my mind.

Come to think of it, that might be true.

Mitoma-san hasn’t really done anything I didn’t like. Despite all her teasing and advances, she’s never crossed the line.

Rather, she’s been following my lead and trying to make things work out for me. She even makes me food and jokes around with me.

She’s a kind person.

She might be a yandere, but her feelings are genuine.

“Well…”

“So, if you are thinking about it, please do it seriously, okay?”

At her words, I nodded.

“Alright, let’s drink more!”

“Yeah!”

“Don’t drink too much, okay?”

With that casual conversation, the haze in my mind lifted, albeit just a little bit.