Episode 13 – Did I love him already?

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After Saving a Beautiful Girl Who Is the Target of a Handsome Guy With a Dangerous Secret Face, I Found Myself Destroying His Entire Harem and Playing with All of the Beautiful Girls

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*Hananoi Ayaka’s point of view

“Why don’t you stop?”

I looked at the door and was surprised.

Standing there was an unexpected person.

“……Kujo, kun?”

Why is Kujo-kun here?

And most of all, why did he say something like that and protect me.

I don’t understand Kujo-kun even more.

But, I feel lightened by Kujo-kun’s words.

What is this feeling?

“What? You think you’re a hero? lol”

“Oh, is it possible that Kujo likes Hananoi-san? hahaha you definetly do”

“After all you’re liked by the introverts lol. I’m glad you got what you were aiming for! lol.”

“….”

It was okay to hear bad things being said only about me.

But, I couldn’t allow it to just fly off to Kujo-kun

“T-That’s rude, to Kujo-kun.”

I felt I had to say it.

But that made Chiba san and the others more angry.

They started to argue.

Even so, I could not back down.

If I lost the argument, I would hurt Kujo-kun.

But I couldn’t do it alone.

–And then….

“I said stop”

Kujo-kun said

I was honestly surprised.

Like before, I didn’t understand why Kujo-kun was trying to protect me.

I mean, I don’t know Kujo-kun at all.

And yet, Kujo-kun was not intimidated by Chiba san and the others and continued to do so.

He consistently defended me.

“Of course, I don’t think looks are everything. However, Hananoi is admired by many people in class. If you’re in the same class, you’ll understand that.”

His words toward Chiba san and the others resonated deeply with me.

Many people adore me.

Kujo-kun thought that about me.

It warms my heart.

Kujo-kun never backed down after that.

He continued to do what I could not do, and then he said.

“Hananoi is a great person. I have never known anyone who is so well-liked by everyone around her. In fact, I am indebted to her too. That goes for Chiba and the others as well. So–no more.”

My heart was on fire, and it was hot.

　
I don’t know much about Kujo-kun. I mean, I don’t know anything about him.

And yet, he has been putting into words for me, seeing me, knowing me, thinking about me.

I can’t believe he said all this ……

I see.

I feel relieved.

Seeing Kujo-kun made me feel relieved.

That’s strange.

I don’t know much about Kujo-kun, but I can’t believe I feel this way.

I want to know more about Kujo-kun.

I want to talk to him more.

Then, more …….

“Are you okay, Hananoi?”

I am called back to myself with a start.

The heat that had been bottled up inside me rises to my face.

I am sure my face is red now.

I am embarrassed. I can’t believe Kujo-kun saw me like this.

“Y-yeah! T-Thanks! For, you know, everything.”

“It’s fine. I said some things in a fit of anger.”

“I see. ..It made you angry.”

I’m honestly glad.

Kujo kun got angry for me.

I was very, very happy about that much.

“Are you okay? Your face is red, I think you have a fever…”

“!!! I-It’s okay! It’s okay!!!”

Kujo-kun looked into my face and my heart pounded.

This time, the heart is beating fast.

It’s also agonizingly hot.

What is wrong with me?

It’s as if I’m ……, but that can’t be right!

How could I, towards Kujo-kun ……?

I press my hand against my burning hot cheek.

…I really wonder what’s wrong with me.

After that, Kujo-kun hurried back with his forgotten gym clothes.

I also finished binding the program and headed home.

“Why was I in such a hurry? Ichinose-san, I guess. ……”

–Chikuri

“! W-Why am I so jealous ……!”

While I was panicking by myself, I suddenly saw a familiar figure near the school gate.

“…Sudo-kun?”

“Hey, Ayaka.”

“What’s up? What about club activities?”

“I’m actually done early. I was waiting for Ayaka to come by.”

“Really?!”

I can’t believe Sudo-kun was waiting for me.

…But what happened?

I should have been happier before.

“Ehehe Thank you.”

“Then, let’s go home.”

I’m going to walk alongside Sudo-kun.

“Tomorrow is the sports festival. I’m looking forward to it.”

“Yeah, I guess so.”

It seems as if I’m not even here.

I’m going home alone with Sudo-kun, but I don’t feel this elation here.

“What’s wrong? Something happened?”

“Hee? No, no, nothing!”

“….. sorry.”

Sudo-kun took a step toward me and touched my forehead.

“S-Sudo kun!?”

“Hmm, it looks like you don’t have a fever. Good.”

Sudo-kun smiled at me.

“Ahaha Thank you.”

Sudo-kun touched me.

He smiled only at me.

…….But

Why am I so calm?

“I’m going to be very active tomorrow. As an anchor, I will beat Ayaka’s group.”

“Eh~? I won’t lose either.”

“Hahaha, that’s what I want.”

……

I’m not thrilled.

I’m not excited, even though I’m in such a happy situation.

“Ah, I’m over here!”

“I see. See you tomorrow.”

“Yeah, see you tomorrow!”

Sudo-kun waved at me and walked away.

I waved my hand until I couldn’t see Sudo-kun’s back, and then I walked away.

This is the person that I loved so much.

Whenever I saw Sudo-kun’s face, I got nervous, and when he touched me, I was so happy that I wanted to dance.

And yet, I’m not thrilled right now.

“I wonder if …… I don’t like Sudo-kun anymore.”

But I am strangely elated.

Then what is this elation?

If it’s not Sudo-kun, then what on earth is it?

–Are you okay, Hananoi?

“!!! W-why Kujo-kun now ……！！！！”

My heart beats faster in my chest.

No way, I…… about Kujo-kun!

“T-That can’t be …… true.”

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