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 51

Pleasant Days

“Good morning, Hayate-kun.”

A gentle voice reaches me, accompanied by the dazzling morning sun streaming through the window.

As I open my eyes in response, I’m greeted by Sumire Murasaki’s beaming smile.

“G-good morning.”

“Hehe, you slept a lot. Are you tired?”

“Well…we did do quite a lot.”

“Still, it felt so nice, and I’m really happy to feel so fulfilled. What will you do about school today?”

“…I guess I really should go today.”

“Hmm. Then let’s eat breakfast and get ready.”

I had spent the entire day in bed with her.

As a result, my body feels sluggish, and I’ve lost all motivation to do anything.

But skipping school for several days in a row wouldn’t be good, so I forced myself to get up.

And so, I step outside after a long time.

The morning sun is blinding, causing my eyes to squint in pain.

I squint my eyes as I head home.

Just as I reach the entrance, my mother is there.

Then I stop in my tracks.

If she saw the face of her foolish son, who not only skipped school but also spent an irresponsible day with his girlfriend without even coming home or contacting her, even my usually lenient mother would undoubtedly be furious.

As I contemplate the terrible thing I’ve done and consider hiding behind a utility pole, Sumire walks up to the front of the house.

“Oh, Sumire-chan. Are you going to school with Hayate now?”

“Yes, I came to pick up some clothes. Hayate-kun is feeling much better now.”

My mother and Sumire chat amiably.

And my mother, upon quickly spotting me, says nothing more than, ‘Hurry up and go to school.’

I then follow Sumire, who had already entered the house as if it were the most natural thing in the world and change my clothes.

Once again, I leave the house and head straight to school.

Taking just one day off had made things a bit awkward, but Sumire’s constant reassurance of ‘It’s okay, it’s okay,’ and her smiling face were comforting.

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During class.

My phone vibrates, so I secretly take it out of my pocket and look at the screen. It’s from Sumire.

『I’ll come to see you during the break.』

Upon reading the message, I can’t help but grin.

I realized how much fun it was to have a girlfriend and the fact that she loves me, well, what more could I ask for?

Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to be with her forever, just like this.

While lost in such thoughts, the class eventually comes to an end.

And Sumire Murasaki promptly arrives at my class.

♡

“Hayate-kun.”

I came to see him.

He looks back at me, his expression both pleased and a bit shy.

All his classmates are also looking this way.

They’ve already noticed our relationship, and that’s fine.

That’s fine with me.

I don’t want anyone to interfere.

It seems like he’s prepared to accept me as well.

Ah, but…

The girls looking at Hayate-kun are annoying.

The boys looking at me are creepy.

School really is so cramped, isn’t it?

I can’t forget the night I spent entirely with him yesterday.

Is there any way? A way for us to be together forever.

…Would he quit school if I asked him to quit with me?

Would he accept it if I said it’s because I want to be with him?

Even if he knows it’s wrong, would he still stay close to my side?

He would, right?

Because he’s my hero.

But if he doesn’t say so…

No, he’s definitely on my side.

I believe it.

“Hayate-kun, I love you.”

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TN: The author didn’t update this series daily (every 3-6 days), so we’re quickly catching up to the raw version.

I’ll slow down the updates.