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 49

From Now On

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“Good morning, Hayate-kun.”

“G-good morning, Murasaki-san.”

“Come on, just call me by my name.”

“Su-Sumire-san.”

“Right, good morning Hayate-kun.”

When I woke up, Sumire was next to me.

She was already dressed, sitting up beside me, and she smiled as she looked my way, who was sprawled out on the bed.

As if yesterday’s incident was a lie, she was dressed in her school uniform perfectly neat, with not a single collar out of place.

However, as for me…

“Sorry for being like this…”

“Why are you so shy? It’s a bit late for that. More importantly, you need to get dressed quickly or you’ll catch a cold.”

“R-right.”

I was hesitant to get out of the futon while still naked.

But looking at her calm demeanor as she looked at my state, I was certain that last night’s events were not a dream.

Her ragged breaths, her face twisted between pleasure and pain, her warmth that spread throughout my body.

——It was all real.

And now with a clear head, I tried to analyze the current situation.

…Damn.

The overwhelming feelings of having experienced my first time and the superiority of having held the school idol in my arms were overshadowed by a single thought,

——I’ve screwed up.

Of course, it was my own choice, and I know it would be rude to her to say I made a mistake.

But still, I regretted not being able to control myself.

But regret won’t change what’s done.

“Hayate-kun, Hayate-kun…ehehe, breakfast is ready, so go wash your face.”

With her cheeks flushed, Sumire Murasaki looked at me with a drunken-like gaze and giggled.

What could she possibly be thinking behind that smile?

Is she genuinely happy about how our relationship has progressed?

Or is she still basking in the afterglow of last night?

At the very least, I was feeling quite stirred.

I found myself thinking I wanted to do it again.

To shake off such wicked thoughts, I went to the washroom and washed my face.

“…Phew.”

“Feeling tired?”

“Whoa! S-Sumire-san.”

“Do you feel more awake after washing your face?”

When I washed my face and looked in the mirror, Sumire was standing behind me.

Our eyes met in the mirror as she looked at me with concern.

“…I’m awake now.”

“Really? You seem so calm, it made me a bit anxious. Do you regret sleeping with me?”

“…Not at all.”

Seeing her sad expression, I felt that it would be wrong to deny that last night was a mistake.

It wasn’t like I wasn’t happy about it.

I should take responsibility.

Perhaps I should just formally date her and when I truly face her, she might understand me.

Avoiding the issue now would be disrespectful.

“Sumire-san, about what happened and our future…”

“Hehe, don’t force yourself. We have plenty of time. I’m happy because I can tell you’re seriously thinking about me.”

“Sumire-san…”

“More importantly, breakfast is ready. Come quickly.”

For some reason, she then headed towards the entrance.

I looked for a towel to wipe my face and took another look at myself.

I’m still not fully resolved.

But I am more determined to face her than before.

And she did say it’s okay to take my time and think things through.

I want to talk things out properly after this, go to school, and seriously consider our future together.

With that concealed determination in my heart, I left the bathroom.

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The front door is securely locked.

This house has an interesting design.

From the inside, you can’t open the front door without a key.

It’s properly locked.

No one can enter or leave now.

I’ve contacted the school.

Both of us are feeling ill and taking the day off.

We’re taking a break.

Even though he seemed awake…

There’s still more to come.

“You don’t need to wake up from this dream.”