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…
โWell, that’s about the gist of it, I guess?โ
โI see, I seeโฆโ
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.
โโฆHuh, it’s already this late?โ
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.
โKirifuji-san, thank you so much. For listening to all my worries.โ
โNot at all. I’m happy you came to me first, Senpai.โ
โโฆWell, you’re the only one I could talk to about this anyway.โ
โโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ..Thank you.โ
Huh? Something’s off with Kirifuji-san.ใ
Did I say something wrong?
โOh, right. Serizawa threatened to kill me if I ever cheated on her! Man, that was rough. Haha.โ
Feeling a bit awkward, I tried to change the subject with a casual remark.
“Um, Senpaiโฆ this is cheating.”
โโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ.Huh?โ
“Talking to a girl until dawn behind her back is completely out of line. That’s cheating.”
โTh-thatโฆ that’sโฆ I was just, relationship adviceโโ
“The relationship advice itself only took about an hour, right? Over five hours was just casual chit-chat, wasn’t it?”
โEh, butโฆ it was funโฆโ
“..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?”
โโฆHuh?โ
What would happen if I showed Serizawa-san this call history spanning over six hoursโฆ?
โฆI’m screwed. Definitely.
โAhhh, well, looks like we’re both going down togetherโชโ
โUm, Kirifuji-san. Please keep today’s events confidential.โ
โโฆWell then, what shall we do?โ
Huh? Kirifuji-sanโฆ? You’re joking, right?
โHmmโฆ If you agree to five things I ask, I’ll keep today’s events quiet.โ
โF-five things? At least make it oneโฆโ
โThen three. I can’t go any lower.โ
โโฆTwo.โ
โThree.โ
โโฆAlright.โ
Knowing Kirifuji-san, she probably won’t ask anything unreasonableโฆ But can I really do it?
โNegotiations settledโช So, for the first request. Answer honestly from now on when I ask you questions.โ
Ah, what? I can handle this.
โHow did you and Serizawa-senpai start dating?โ
โโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโ
โSenpai?โ
โAh, noโฆ Wh-why are you asking that?โ
โHuh? Well, I was just genuinely curious.โ
โโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆUm, Kirifuji-san. If it turns out my answer is a lie, what happens to me?โ
โโฆโฆโฆโฆWell?โ
S-she’s saying the same thing as Serizawa-san. Scary.
โโฆโฆWe’re not actually dating. We’re just pretending to be lovers.โ
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.
โSo that’s how it wasโช I’m glad. I feel relieved.โ
Kirifuji-sanโฆ Do you really not want me to have a girlfriend that muchโฆ?
โStill, Bungaku-senpai, how should I put itโฆ You’re kind, or ratherโฆ a bit too trusting, aren’t you?โ
โAhahaโฆโ
โBut that’s what makes you so wonderful, Bungaku-senpaiโฆโ
โW-Well, I kindaโฆ get embarrassed when you say things like that so directly.โ
โHehe, I see. Then from now on, I’ll make sure to tell everyone about all your cool points, Bungaku-senpaiโฆ This whole thing made me feel a sense of urgency.โ
โSense of urgency?โ
โNothing. Is it okay if we keep talking a little longer? I kinda want to prepare breakfast while chatting with you, Bungaku-senpai.โ
โHuh, ohโฆ sure. Might as well get ready myself.โ
โHehe, shall we make matching breakfasts together?โ
โSounds goodโฆ Let’s see what’s in the fridgeโโ
In the end, the call with Kirifuji-san lasted until we finished breakfast.