The Day After My Girlfriend Cheated on Me, My Female Friend Suddenly Started Seducing Me. ~The Protagonist’s Struggle Begins With a Revenge Drama~
“I have someone I love.”
These were the words of someone I felt, for the first time in my life, that I was no match for. He was a senior whom I admired, and whom I had set as a goal, almost like a desire to surpass him someday.
When I first heard it, I was more than surprised; I was horrified. I wondered if there was anyone who could make such a person fall in love. I wondered if even such a person could fall in love.
Until I heard his name, I thought it was someone else’s problem. After hearing it, I was somehow convinced. I thought if I was going to do it, it would be that person.
Along with my conviction, I felt deep despair. There was no way I could compete with him. On the contrary, I wondered if I would ever choose anyone other than him.
“….I heard Rei kun got a girlfriend.”
I remember muttering in a very sad voice. Hiiragi san’s sad face was still beautiful.
The second despair was terribly deep and seeped into the painful part of my heart. I remember cursing myself terribly for having been on my feet forever.
At the same time, I threw the blame around and cursed Senpai as well. Why? How could he leave that damsel in love alone and take someone else as his girlfriend? Are you an idiot? Come on.
If that person can’t win, who can?
I guess I can’t do it.
So stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Why, why.
I was immersed in such despair for a long time. When I found out that senpai was cheated on, I was quite angry, but at the same time, I think it was a chance. I was sure that she would take Senpai’s place. That’s what I thought.
(What is this man doing ! ! !)
I feel like biting a bitter bug. When I went outside to go home from the school, I saw that Hikarigahara senpai next to Senpai. They were walking with their hands held together.
(I thought he suddenly asked me if there was someone I wanted to turn my attention to, but I guess that’s what he meant ! They were holding hands !)
I’ve always thought she was an elusive person, but I never imagined she was aiming at Senpai.
Now that I think about it, the fact that Hikarugahara senpai came to me and thanked me when Senpai was cheated on was all part of a series of steps to bring down Senpai…? How far has this person already calculated…!
I followed the two of them, hiding behind utility poles and billboards.
“Rei kun, do you like me?”
“Yes, yes, I like you.”
“Oh, so we’re in love.”
(Don’t flirt, you idiot ! ! !)
As I eavesdropped on their conversation, it seemed that they had already progressed to a certain level of relationship value. This naive guy was doing what he was supposed to do…!
I followed them and we arrived at the supermarket. They took a basket and went into the back. I followed them, hiding in the shadows.
“Rei kun, what are you gonna cook for me today?”
“I guess it depends on what’s on sale. Don’t expect too much. I can’t make anything big.”
(Don’t tell me these guys are having dinner together tonight?)
“Hm?”
(! Oh no…)
Perhaps because I leaned forward too much in surprise, Hikarigahara senpai turned around. Immediately, I hid myself in the shadow of a nearby shelf. I held my breath as much as possible so as not to be discovered.
“….? What’s wrong?”
“No, it’s nothing. I just felt like I was being watched.”
(Ah, she almost noticed me…who are you, Hikarigahara senpai, to notice someone following you?)
“…Ruri san’s fans?”
“I don’t know. Whatever it is, it’s convenient, so it’s good.”
They didn’t go too deep and I released the breath I had been holding from my mouth.
I was relieved that I had been saved, but for a short time I ran after them as they moved away from me
“Are you gonna buy this? Doesn’t this one look better?”
“This one is cheaper. It’s a financial thing.”
“I have a credit card.”
“…If you use it in a place like this, you’ll cause a scene.”
Shoving the black shiny card into her pocket, Senpai smiled bitterly.
Looking at the two of them, I felt a kind of mushy feeling in my heart. A sense of defeat, or perhaps frustration. I began to wonder in agony whether I should just sit back and watch.
If it were true, I would like to question him about his relationship with Hikarigahara senpai right now, but that is not going to happen. I don’t think Hikarigahara senpai would let me go even if I asked her. All I could do now was to keep this scene in my mind’s eye as long as I could. This is a view that only the losers who have failed to do anything can see.
(…It’s miserable to think about it again.)
After paying the bill, the two of them started walking toward somewhere again. This time, they were chatting and laughing while carrying their luggage together.
(I wonder if we would have been like that if I had been a little more honest…)
No matter what I think now, it doesn’t matter. There is nothing I can do to change reality.
(…..What am I doing?)
I was instantly tormented by a sense of emptiness. Even if I followed the two of them, there was nothing I could do to change the situation.
(…..Let’s go home.)
My feet naturally turned in the opposite direction.
Maitoshi