The Day After My Girlfriend Cheated on Me, My Female Friend Suddenly Started Seducing Me. ~The Protagonist’s Struggle Begins With a Revenge Drama~
Rei, who had been at the center of the loud cheers, slumped to the floor. His heart soared with an unceasing impulse and the joy of victory. He raised his fist in the air.
“Hiori ! You did it, didn’t you ! What the hell was that play ! ! !”
“You son of a bitch ! You’re so cool !”
Rei’s teammates came running to him. The teammates were like fish out of water, elated with joy and with a sense of accomplishment from their victory.
Some rushed to the fallen Rei and praised him. Some patted him on the back for his courage. Some were so moved that their eyes watered. All of them were in three different moods.
“Come on don’t hit me…well, it’s a team victory. I owe it all to you guys.”
With the support of the team, the team was able to get a boost from the cheering, and from the coordination between Sato and Kujo, they were able to come up with a plan for a comeback, combining movements from their past sports experience. The victory was made possible by all the people who cheered for Rei.
“Hiori.”
Rei did not miss that voice in the whirlpool of joy. Rei looked at him as he slowly made his way toward him.
“Shuuta…senpai…”
“The last play was a masterpiece. I couldn’t see through it at all.”
“O-oh, thank you?”
Since it was his first time speaking to him, Rei didn’t know what to say and gave vague responses. Shuta never seemed angry. On the contrary, he seemed somewhat satisfied.
“It’s been a long time since I fought someone stronger than me. …I heard that our idiot has been causing trouble. I apologize in return. I’m sorry.”
Rei was astonished by the unexpected behavior. The fact that a large man, taller and broader than himself, bowed toward him shocked Rei and made him feel somewhat superior.
“S-stop it. It’s not like you did it. Besides, it’s already done.”
“….I appreciate it. I’ve tried to warn him many times, but he wouldn’t listen. I’m sorry I couldn’t stop him. Power is meaningless if you can’t use it when you can. I’m glad I was able to fight you this time.”
Contrary to his appearance, Shuuta had a polite disposition. After exchanging a few words, he returned to his teammates. His backside, which soothed his frustrated teammates, oozed gentleness in contrast to his high-pressure demeanor.
“Rei kun !”
“Whoa !?”
Rei’s breath was short-lived when a shock hit his body. The smell of antiperspirant and the soft sensation of being pressed against the body almost made him swoon, and he was pushed down with all the force he could muster.
“You’re amazing, Rei kun ! You’re the winner !”
“….Kaori, please consider the force of the blow.”
“Ah, s-sorry…”
Kaori bashfully moved her body away from Rei. Needless to say, Rei’s body reacted to Kaori’s soft touch.
Kaori turned to face Rei, her excitement never waning. Rei, who had been enjoying Kaori’s sweet and sour scent, was thinking about the lingering scent.
“Rei kun, that was so cool !”
Rei received the greatest praise in Kaori’s exuberant brain. It seemed like a simple, tasteless phrase, but as someone who had once watched Kaori’s success, he was infinitely happy.
And with those words, Rei felt deeply that hard work pays off.
“Oh. Thanks.”
“Yeah. Rei kun is…my hero after all.”
Kaori smiled brightly, like a flower blooming, like a warm breeze announcing the arrival of spring, like a fairy dancing in the air. That smile came from the bottom of her heart, and in a sense it was like a miracle that only those who had touched her heart could see. Rei’s heart couldn’t help but bounce when he saw Kaori’s smile.
“Senpai !”
Unable to hold back any longer, Nemugkai jumped out of the room. Rei couldn’t hide his smile when he saw the slightly distressed look in her eyes.
“Your voice was so loud, I was scared.”
“Are you grateful or making fun of me? I might even slap you.”
“Well, well…congratulations, Rei kun. As expected of the man I’m so captivated by. It was a victory that was close to perfect.”
Following Nemugaki, Ruri slowly came out. Rei felt a sense of relief seeing Ruri with her usual calm and caring smile.
“Thanks. I thought I was gonna die at the end.”
“You really did a great job, and I’m sure you’ll get the MVP award.”
“Haha, it was all thanks to Sato’s support.”
“I’m not happy to hear such a compliment from a fool.”
Sato doesn’t seem completely opposed, so he laughs at him for not being honest.
Rei was happy. He was intoxicated by the afterglow of victory and shared the taste with his teammates. There’s nothing bad about trying hard. It was the moment he took a step forward from his lethargic past self.
Maitoshi