When I Go Back in Time, My Ex-wife Is Making a Passionate Approach to Me, and I’m Having Trouble With It
When I returned to the room after getting out of the hot spring, Tachibana was lying on the futon.
“Welcome back. How was it? How was the hot spring alone with Kurosaki-senpai?”
“What is that intuition of yours?”
“I was just trying to be considerate, you know?”
“Me and Kurosaki-san are nothing. Don’t tease me like that.”
I’m sure this junior seems to be on to something about the relationship between me and Haruka.
In the meantime, Haruka also came back to the room.
“The water was nice.”
“Then I’m going to take a bath too.”
Tachibana stood up after saying that. She winked at me and left the room.
Once again, Haruka and I were alone in the room.
“Here you go. Milk.”
Haruka was holding two bottles of milk, probably from a vending machine. She offered me one of the bottles and opened it herself.
“After all, this is what I should have after taking a bath.”
My eyes were drawn to Haruka’s sexy hair after her bath. I’ve been fascinated by Haruka’s body ever since I got into this body. I wonder if my body and mind have been rejuvenated at the same time. I feel as if I were an inexperienced virgin. Or perhaps it is only natural that my mind is deceived by the attractive Haruka, since I am a virgin in this body.
“Thank you. Money.”
“I don’t mind. It’s for taking a bath with me.”
After saying that, Haruka slurped down the milk bottle.
To be honest, I was surprised to hear her confession in the bathtub. No doubt, I must have done something to Haruka in the time leap, but I laugh at the fact that I easily won her heart after all the trouble I went through in the past.
“Tachibana-san, you’re a good girl.”
“She’s straightforward in her novels, and it’s nice to watch her.”
“Really. I don’t want to lose to her.”
“Kurosaki-san’s novels are interesting too, aren’t they? Seriously.”
“Thank you. But I won’t be satisfied until I write something that can change the color of your eyes.”
Haruka’s competitive spirit is also quite strong. The reason why she is so particular about my evaluation is because she likes me.
“Hey, Shinohara-kun, is it okay if I read your novel?”
“I don’t mind.”
I turn on the computer.
Haruka peeks at the screen and quietly reads my novel.
“As usual, it’s written by a fan of novels with an otaku flavor.”
Haruka said with a wry smile.
“But I can’t help wondering why I can read it. That’s the power of your writing, isn’t it?”
“If you say that to me Kurosaki-san, I’ll take it the wrong way.”
Haruka has a liking for me. As long as there is that assumption, all of Haruka’s words sound flattering. I feel that Tachibana’s assessment is more correct.
“You can be mistaken. The more confident you are in yourself, the better you can write.”
Haruka has a point. If you write without confidence, you can get lost and fall into a ditch. It is important to have confidence in your writing.
And although Tachibana san said so, the beginning of the book is not bad, and it has a good feel to it. If I finish it like this, it will pass as my first novel.
Haruka’s praise of me feels fresh. I’ve never had Haruka praise me after we got married. So, when Haruka praises me like this, it makes me itchy.
“Kurosaki-san, you compliment me in some way. Is that because you like me after all?”
Haruka closes her mouth for a moment. After a moment of silence, she suddenly opens her mouth.
“I have to admit. I think I give you compliments because I want you to like me.
I’ve had a chance to change my way of thinking. I’ve changed my mind to look for the good in people. That’s thanks to Shinohara-kun.”
Haruka says that was the trigger, but I have no idea. The fact that it didn’t happen in the past means that I was the one who triggered it in the time leap.
“I can honestly say that Kurosaki-san is easy to deal with now. She responds positively to everything.”
“I just realized that it makes the other person feel more comfortable.”
If Haruka, whom I had married, had been like this, I might have liked her a little more, too.
“Anyway, your novel has a lot of room for growth. If you keep writing, you will eventually write a masterpiece.”
“I had nothing before. I was a homecoming club, and I didn’t do anything. But now I have a literature club. I’m happy to be writing novels with Kurosaki-san and Tachibana.”
“I’m glad to hear you say that, too. I can teach you about novels too, and you can rely on me more.”
I have never known Haruka to be this approachable. In high school, she gave off an unapproachable vibe. She doesn’t like it when people approach her, but she’s perfect as a friend.
“Thanks. I’ll feel free to rely on you.”
“Yeah. Just think of yourself as if you were on a big boat.”
Haruka gives me a charming smile. When was the last time I saw such a carefree smile from Haruka? I’ve been chasing Haruka to see this smile for a long time.
But I am still scared. If I step out again and things don’t go well again. I won’t be able to recover this time. I’m glad Haruka likes me, but I don’t have confidence in myself. I’ve failed once and I’m a coward. I’m not sure I’ll get another chance like this, and I’m cautious.
I can’t fail next time. If I fail, I won’t be able to apologize to Haruka. I think that there must be someone better suited than me.