My Classmate Whom I Helped Seems to Be Mentally Sick, So I've Been Trying My Best to Hide My True Identity, But It Seems Like I've Been Found Out - Chapter 28

Confusion

“I’m home~”

After a while of the silent moment continuing with Sumire Murasaki, a cheerful voice came from the entrance.

“Ah, it seems Auntie is back. Are you okay now?”

“Uh, yeah. I’m fine.”

“Good, I’m relieved. Welcome baaack.”

Leaving the perplexed me behind, Sumire Murasaki, finally releasing my hand, goes to greet my mother.

“Oh, were you here, Sumire-chan?”

“Ehehe, club activities ended early today. So, I made some curry. Hayate-kun and I already ate together, and I’ve cooked fresh rice too.”

“Oh, you’re a lifesaver. Really, I wish Sumire-chan could become our child.”

“Don’t tease me, Auntie! I’m washing dishes, so please go ahead and take a bath because the heated water is also ready.”

“Really? My, I should invite you every day then—just kidding. Huhuhu.”

“Ehehe.”

Peaceful and friendly atmosphere…

Watching the two of them, my heart is still racing.

The warmth of Sumire Murasaki’s hand from a moment ago still lingers.

So does the taste of the curry.

The pain in my wrist and her sweet fragrance.

My head is in turmoil.

I was supposed to be trembling from the one-sided and forced meal while being tied up, but somehow, I was excited.

Even after being subjected to such treatment…I have no intention of telling my mother about what Sumire Murasaki did to me.

“……”

“Hayate, what’s the matter? You haven’t caused any trouble for Sumire-chan, have you?”

“Uh, no.”

“Then, I’ll go take a bath. When Sumire-chan leaves, make sure to see her off properly.”

“Got it.”

Mom heads to the bath.

And Sumire Murasaki begins to clean up.

I sit in the kitchen chair, picking up my smartphone.

Then, I noticed several missed calls.

It’s an unregistered number, but I recognize it from seeing it just a while ago.

It’s Saki Mifune.

But I don’t intend to call back.

Sumire Murasaki is here.

If I call, I might get tied up again.

“I’ll go home after I finish cleaning up. Takizawa-kun, could you walk me home?”

“O-Of course. Murasaki-san, do you live close by?”

“Yeah, it’s just a short walk.”

“Is that so? Did you move here after starting high school?”

“Well, something like that.”

“Living alone?”

“Yeah. So, walking at night feels a bit unsafe. It would be really helpful if you could accompany me, Takizawa-kun.”

After such a conversation, I silently watch her as she quietly begins to clean up again.

And after she finishes preparing to leave, we exit the house together.

I ended up walking Sumire Murasaki home.