Chapter 81: The Cheating Woman Makes Her Move
#18ZenkouSeitoThe Cheating Woman Makes Her Move
Aikawa Manami’s Perspective
I walk away from Kyogoku and Irara-san.
My steps feel light.
After all, I managed to drop that revelation at the perfect moment.
“It was a shock that he didn’t remember me when I said my name, but in the end, he finally did. So, I guess that’s what matters.”
Well, considering how much my appearance has changed—and more than that, considering it’s Kyogoku we’re talking about—it’s no wonder he barely remembered me.
“…Fufu. Still, that expression of his was priceless.”
The moment I revealed that I used to have feelings for him—Kyogoku’s face, and more importantly, Irara-san’s—flashes through my mind.
Judging by her reaction, Irara-san is definitely in love with Kyogoku.
But Kyogoku hasn’t noticed her feelings.
Knowing him, he’s probably thinking, There’s no way someone like her would like me.
“That’s exactly what makes this so worthwhile.”
I’ve been bullied for my looks for as long as I can remember.
And without fail, the ones who started it were always the pretty girls.
They could never understand what it felt like to be fat and ugly—to be someone like me.
Because they never had to do anything to be beautiful.
They could never understand the kind of agony I went through, the desperate struggle just to change.
And yet, they waltz through life, blissfully unaware of the pain I carried—laughing without a care, basking in the beauty they were simply born with.
I could never, ever forgive that.
Let me make this clear: I hate pretty girls.
Not just because they bullied me—but because they’re unfair.
They get everything handed to them without even trying.
That’s not fair. It’s not fair, and it’s infuriating, isn’t it?
That’s why I’ll be the one to make things fair.
“Irara Akari…”
The reason I went after Nakano-kun? It started as nothing more than a little test after I heard he was dating some ridiculously gorgeous girl.
And sure enough, he fell for my bait without a second thought… Fufu, haha.
For someone so pretty, she really has terrible taste.
I mean, dating that? A guy with zero charm, zero redeeming qualities?
The thrill I felt when I stole him from her…
I’ll never forget it.
I—a girl who had always been looked down on, ridiculed by the pretty ones—had won against someone even prettier.
That fact alone was the only thing that ever made me feel like my existence had any worth.
“And now, with Kyogoku… this is the ultimate prize.”
The boy I once admired—the only light in my dark past.
And now Irara-san has feelings for him?
Well, then…
“…Fufu, I guess I have no choice.”
A smile tugs at my lips.
Just then, I spot someone familiar approaching from ahead. The moment he sees me, he freezes in place.
His mouth falls open in sheer disbelief, and the plastic bag in his hands slips from his grasp.
“Manami-chan!!!”
…Meeting him here, at this moment? Today really is the best day ever. Haha.
Nakano Yuya’s Perspective
Before I even realize it, I throw my arms around Manami-chan.
My body moves on instinct, faster than my thoughts.
I bury my face into the curve of her neck.
As I take a deep breath, the sweet scent of Manami-chan fills my lungs—her scent, the one I love so much.
“H-Hey, Nakano-kun?”
“Manami-chan… Manami-chan!!!”
Every pent-up emotion, every restrained desire, all come spilling out at once.
After so long—after what felt like an eternity—Manami-chan is finally in front of me again.
She’s here. She’s really here. Back in my arms where she belongs…
“I’m so happy… Manami-chan…”
“Nakano-kun…”
I had so many things I wanted to ask her.
Why didn’t you come see me? Why did you abandon me?
I was frustrated. I had told myself that when I saw her again, I would confront her properly—as her boyfriend.
But now… none of that matters anymore.
Because right now, I’m holding her.
And that alone makes me feel whole.
“I love you… I love you so much… Manami-chan…”
I pull her even closer, crushing her against me.
Her soft, full chest presses against me, molding into my body.
Ahh… I want to touch her… I want to lose myself in her… I want to devour her…
“…!!!”
Heat surges through me, pooling low in my body.
The longer I hold her, the stronger the craving grows.
“H-Hey… Nakano-kun…”
My hands, resting on her back, slowly slide downward.
I want more… I want to feel every inch of her… I want to make her mine all over again…
“Manami-chan, let’s go to a hotel. It’s been so long… Come on, let’s go, yeah?”
Let’s go back to our usual place.
There, we can lose ourselves in each other again…
“Um… Sorry. I’m not really in the mood today.”
“…Huh?”
She turns me down—gently, but firmly.
I hadn’t expected that. Not at all.
“W-What do you mean you’re not in the mood? You must be pent up too, right? We haven’t seen each other in forever.”
“I guess… but today just doesn’t feel right.”
“…!!! C-Come on, it’s fine! I’ll get you in the mood!”
“…I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine! Once we start, you’ll want it too! Come on, let’s go. That hotel…”
I grab Manami-chan’s hand and start walking.
—But then.
“…Huh?”
The warmth of her wrist, which had been in my grasp just a second ago, is gone.
“W-What…?”
Why?
Why did she pull away?
Snap
I hear something break inside my head.