Mob Character Reincarnation Loner: As a Result of Supporting the Heroine Who Had Been Rejected, I Ended up Being the Recipient of Her Heavy Emotions…
“Well, that’s about the gist of it, I guess?”
“I see, I see…”
Late at night, I was on the phone with Kirifuji-san, seeking relationship advice.
Even if it was just a fling, she was my first girlfriend.
I had no clue how to interact with the girl I was dating, so I was asking Kirifuji-san for advice on understanding women’s hearts.
When I told her I was dating Serizawa-san, there was a pretty long silence that scared me, but Kirifuji-san was really supportive.
After all, having a good junior is what matters.
“…Huh, it’s already this late?”
Looking outside, the sun was already starting to rise. We’d been chatting about this and that, and ended up talking for over six hours.
“Kirifuji-san, thank you so much. For listening to all my worries.”
“Not at all. I’m happy you came to me first, Senpai.”
“…Well, you’re the only one I could talk to about this anyway.”
“…………………………..Thank you.”
Huh? Something’s off with Kirifuji-san.
Did I say something wrong?
“Oh, right. Serizawa threatened to kill me if I ever cheated on her! Man, that was rough. Haha.”
Feeling a bit awkward, I tried to change the subject with a casual remark.
“Um, Senpai… this is cheating.”
“………………….Huh?”
“Talking to a girl until dawn behind her back is completely out of line. That’s cheating.”
“Th-that… that’s… I was just, relationship advice—”
“The relationship advice itself only took about an hour, right? Over five hours was just casual chit-chat, wasn’t it?”
“Eh, but… it was fun…”
“..Senpai, that’s exactly the problem.”
Huh? Am I getting scolded?
“Well, I’m glad you say that, but do you think Serizawa Senpai would react that way if I showed her this call history?”
“…Huh?”
What would happen if I showed Serizawa-san this call history spanning over six hours…?
…I’m screwed. Definitely.
“Ahhh, well, looks like we’re both going down together♪”
“Um, Kirifuji-san. Please keep today’s events confidential.”
“…Well then, what shall we do?”
Huh? Kirifuji-san…? You’re joking, right?
“Hmm… If you agree to five things I ask, I’ll keep today’s events quiet.”
“F-five things? At least make it one…”
“Then three. I can’t go any lower.”
“…Two.”
“Three.”
“…Alright.”
Knowing Kirifuji-san, she probably won’t ask anything unreasonable… But can I really do it?
“Negotiations settled♪ So, for the first request. Answer honestly from now on when I ask you questions.”
Ah, what? I can handle this.
“How did you and Serizawa-senpai start dating?”
“…………………………………”
“Senpai?”
“Ah, no… Wh-why are you asking that?”
“Huh? Well, I was just genuinely curious.”
“……………………………Um, Kirifuji-san. If it turns out my answer is a lie, what happens to me?”
“…………Well?”
S-she’s saying the same thing as Serizawa-san. Scary.
“……We’re not actually dating. We’re just pretending to be lovers.”
It’s scary, so I decided to just tell the truth.
Serizawa-san told me to keep the fake relationship a secret, but what can you do?
Besides, Serizawa-san said she might tell Hiyori and Tsukimi-san the truth after seeing how things go between us.
Serizawa-san must be telling them the truth too. Definitely. Probably. Most likely.
After explaining everything, I heard a voice that sounded genuinely happy.
“So that’s how it was♪ I’m glad. I feel relieved.”
Kirifuji-san… Do you really not want me to have a girlfriend that much…?
“Still, Bungaku-senpai, how should I put it… You’re kind, or rather… a bit too trusting, aren’t you?”
“Ahaha…”
“But that’s what makes you so wonderful, Bungaku-senpai…”
“W-Well, I kinda… get embarrassed when you say things like that so directly.”
“Hehe, I see. Then from now on, I’ll make sure to tell everyone about all your cool points, Bungaku-senpai… This whole thing made me feel a sense of urgency.”
“Sense of urgency?”
“Nothing. Is it okay if we keep talking a little longer? I kinda want to prepare breakfast while chatting with you, Bungaku-senpai.”
“Huh, oh… sure. Might as well get ready myself.”
“Hehe, shall we make matching breakfasts together?”
“Sounds good… Let’s see what’s in the fridge—”
In the end, the call with Kirifuji-san lasted until we finished breakfast.