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Recollection 2:

[TLN: NU is probably going to get it wrong again madge]

Title: Sakuraba Aoto is planning something

“That’s why, please Sakuraba-kun! Please go out with me!!”

Just why did this girl fall in love with me.

As she confessed to me, she turned straight at me and clasped her hands together as if she was praying.

The tears that were pooling in the corner of her eyes were shining like jewels as they reflected the after-school evening light.

Yuunagi was certainly attractive.

She’s cuter than any girl I’ve ever come across before, and without a doubt she is definitely pretty.

But even so, my feelings wouldn’t change.

“I’m sorry, I can’t go out with you.”(Sakuraba)

“……I see.”(Yuunagi)

Yuunagi held her head in her hands, her mouth twisted in a position that made it look like she would start crying any minute.

Then, she let out a groan, took a deep breath, and once again raised her face.

“Wh-, why? I thought that you weren’t dating someone right now, Sakuraba-kun….”(Yuunagi)

“That is, well, that’s true…..”(Sakuraba)

“Th-, then…..Is it because I’m not your type….?”(Yuunagi)

Seemingly unsure of herself, Yuunagi looked down and fidgeted with her hands, her eyes upturned and waiting for a response.

Looking at the sheer cuteness of the gesture, I felt my will weaken.

But I can’t break down here.

Because if I did that, it would never end well for either me or her.

“Yuunagi-san, of course I think you’re attractive. But right now, I’m not really looking to go out with anyone.”(Sakuraba)

“Th-, then….that means that you like me?”(Yuunagi)

“…..No, that isn’t the case.”(Sakuraba)

Do you have romantic feelings for Yuunagi.

If I was asked that, my answer would be no.

I’m not really sure about the reason behind it, but I guess the bottom line is just that love isn’t that simple.

Yuunagi had a very complicated expression on her face.

Depressed, a little happy, and still definitely sad.

But I could tell from the way she looked at me that, even though I didn’t really like the idea, she really did actually like me.

“……From now on, I’ll do my best to make sure that you end up liking me. So….I want you to go out with me.”(Yuunagi)

“Even if I fell in love with you, Yuunagi-san, I still don’t think I would go out with you. So, I’m sorry.”(Sakuraba)

“……Uuu.”(Yuunagi)

Yuunagi looked like she was on the verge of tears again.

However, her eyes held strong, and they seemed to say that she would never cry.

“……So then what do I have to do to get you to go out with me?”(Yuunagi)

“Even if you ask me what you should do……Regardless of what happens, I don’t think it’s happening. I won’t go out with you.”(Sakuraba)

“That can’t–…..”(Yuunagi)

Yuunagi crumbled.

She looked like she was supporting her body with her hands on the desk.

I felt increasingly guilty.

Even so, to be this persistent…..

I used to think that, once a confession was rejected, it was normal to give up, at least for the time being.

But it seems that isn’t the case with Yuunagi.

“Is-, is it an issue with me….?”(Yuunagi)

“No, you’re wrong. Even if it wasn’t you who confessed, I still would’ve turned them down, regardless of who they were.”(Sakuraba)

“I-, I see….”(Yuunagi)

Another complex expression.

It was a strange face that looked sad yet relieved.

But, regardless of what expression Yuunagi made, she looked incredibly cute.

“…..Why don’t you want to go out with anyone?”(Yuunagi)

I wasn’t obliged to answer.

That should’ve been the case, but, looking at Yuunagi who was trying so hard, I thought that maybe that was what I should do.

“I like the time I get to spend alone. I read books, watch movies, and get to think about things.”(Sakuraba)

“…”(Yuunagi)

“It might sound silly to you, but, to me, that’s what’s more important than anything else. I don’t care if you don’t understand my reasoning, so I just want you to leave me alone.”(Sakuraba)

If anything, I would be happier if she actually did think that it was silly.

Because, if that was the case, she would probably lose interest in me.

But Yuunagi had a serious expression on her face and looked like she was thinking about something.

Then, after a moment of silence, Yuunagi opened her mouth to speak again.

“If-, if that’s the case, I definitely won’t get in your way…..! I don’t need you to spend time with me. I don’t even need you to give me attention. That’s why, go out with me. Please, Sakuraba-kun!”(Yuunagi)

Saying this, Yuunagi once again put her hands together like she was praying.

Unconsciously, I began to scratch my head.

Is rejecting a confession really this difficult….

How in the world am I going to get her to give up one me…

I didn’t expect her to be so resilient, not at all.

I was completely unsure of how to approach this.

And what was even more troubling was that there was a part of me that did like her a little bit.

But those feelings weren’t romantic feelings but rather just feelings of pure, platonic affection.

I’m sure she’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on her all-too-beautiful outside.

What a waste.

For her to fall in love with me of all people.

I’m sure she has many better choices for a partner.

At the very least, I wished she had only asked to be friends with me.

If she only wanted to be friends, I would gladly accept her.

….Oh, I see.

I can do something like that.

“…..I still can’t go out with you.”(Sakuraba)

Yuunagi had an expression on her face that made it seem like the world was ending.

But I still hadn’t finished my response.

“But how about we start as friends? Suddenly going out with you is, after all, too–”(Sakuraba)

“No! That’s not good enough! I want you to go out with me!”(Yuunagi)

Yuunagi shouted, interrupting my words.

I was at a complete loss.

….Ugh, well…

“I told you that I don’t want to. You aren’t even listening to what I’m saying.”(Sakuraba)

“I just like you that much! I won’t give up until you go out with me!”(Yuunagi)

“I definitely won’t go out with you. Until you give up, I’ll continue rejecting you.”(Sakuraba)

In the center of the classroom, the two of us glared at each other.

How did things end up like this. At this point, I have no clue.

As sparks formed between the two of us, I began thinking.

When there is a disagreement in a discussion and neither person is willing to give up, how do people really decide things….

I wonder if there is any way out of this situation…..

After a bunch of thought and further consideration….

“……I got it. Then let’s do this.”(Sakuraba)

I presented the three conditions to Yuunagi.

They were:

・Don’t restrict my actions or behavior at all

・Don’t expect me to fall in love with you

・Don’t let anyone else find out about the fact that you confessed to me or that we’re dating

If Yuunagi’s will was this strong, it would definitely be difficult to refuse her and get her to give up properly.

If that’s the case, I’ll just begin a surface-level, meaningless relationship and then she’ll get fed up with me and dump me.

That’s the most realistic development, and, most importantly, this plan means I won’t run into any other issues or any aftermath.

As long as these conditions are kept, I can still live my life the same way I did before.

But, for her, these conditions will probably be incredibly boring.

Regardless, if she goes out with me, she’ll soon realize that I’m not that great of a person.

And then she’ll probably give up on me, and then I’ll just be known as the guy who foolishly went out with Yuunagi without recognizing his own social standing that ended up getting dumped.

In this situation, taking on that reputation is probably unavoidable.

But if I can put up with the interest and pity that the surroundings offer for a brief time afterwards….

Then I can go back to my normal life.

I felt a little guilty about the proposal, but Yuunagi accepted it surprisingly easily.

It was so easy to get her approval that I wondered if she had another complex agenda or plan.

But Yuunagi, showing no signs of anything remotely related to a scheme or a trap, only innocently cheered, saying things like “Yes!” and “Thank you!”

The way Yuunagi looked was extraordinarily cute, probably the cutest she’s looked all day

I could feel my heart squeeze a little.

I think I might have to be careful about this.

Unexpectedly, I found myself thinking that.

[TLN: Sorry, this chapter was a bit difficult. Was hoping to upload this earlier. Once I get the English essay I have to get done over with, I’ll tryhard translate a bit. I’ll try to finish up to chapter 30 or something by the middle of next week. And I’ll get at least one chapter of whatever series I decide to pick up done as well.]

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