What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who's Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account? - V2 Chapter 10.1

Just for Tonight 1

“You’re late, Bocchi-kun.”

After leaving the academy. I had come to the park where I had met Chifuyu before in the form of Kei.

Tomori had called me to tell me that he had something to tell me.

“I’m sorry.”

“That’s unusual. You apologizing so sincerely. Are you hiding something, by any chance?”

“How could I? “

As expected of the hjonor student, your mind is quick.

I can’t say that I was called out by Seira. Otherwise—

—Huh? Were you with Seira-san?

—Could it be, you were seeking comfort from me after being rejected?

—What’s going on, partner?

If that happens, Tomori’s bright red dress she’s wearing might get even redder, perhaps stained with my blood.

“More importantly, what did you want to talk about?”

Even though I say that, I already have a pretty good idea of what Tomori wants to say.

After all, I saw her secret account before coming here.

《I’ve been thinking all along about what kind of person I need to become for you to like me, K-kun…》

《Thanks to C-chan, I found the answer.》

《You mentioned it before too, K-kun. You said you like girls who work hard toward their goals. You said you’d like to see me working hard toward a new goal!》

《So, my plan is to become the most loved student in this academy. He might start liking me if I work hard to achieve that goal!》

And also…

《Tuxedo K-kun is way too precioussss!》

《What’s with the violin? It looked so cool, seriously! Tonight, the supply of K-kun content is endless》

《Even though it’s a lie, the fact that I got confessed to… Tomoho——I totally recorded everything on my phone, so it’s gonna be K-kun TIME every night from now on》

There were tweets like these, but for now, let’s put that aside.

Goal. That is to say…

“I want to win Aiyu.”

Tomori, in her dress, declared with a serious tone as if she were confessing.

“Did something change your mind? Weren’t you disinterested before?”

“Yeah, actually…”

And at that moment, my pocket smartphone vibrated.

After quickly checking the screen, it seems that I received a DM from Kouhai-chan.

“Kagisaka-kun?”

“No, it’s nothing. Please continue.”

“Understood. Thanks to Kagisaka-kun, I was able to make up with Chifuyu. And, after the prom, Chifuyu also ask me for something.”

“You mean about giving the piano competition another shot?”

『When I was in 9th grade, I wanted to play the piano well enough to win a competition. That desire was so strong that I couldn’t play the kind of music I truly wanted to. But tonight’s duet made me remember the joy of playing the piano!』

Through the duet with Tomori, she must have managed to overcome the doubts she had about playing the piano.

“Chifuyu at that time looked so radiant. I’m sure a new goal was born for her – the desire to play the piano joyfully at another competition.”

“I feel the same way.”

“See? That’s why I wanted to have a goal too. Didn’t Kagisaka-kun mention at the pool that he wants to see me win Aiyu? As your partner, I want to help fulfill your wish.”

“Is that okay? Aren’t fellow students at the academy like friends to Tomori?”

The previous Tomori wouldn’t have had the thought of competing against her friends.

Instead, she would have wished for someone to win Aiyu and even cheered for them.

“My way of thinking has changed a bit. Not just to help someone else but to fulfill my own wishes too. And if that means I have to fight, even against a friend, I’m willing.”

“Wishes, huh?”

“Kagisaka-kun also told me that I should be more honest with my feelings, right? So… please. I want you to lend me your strength—”

“Got it. I’ll support you with all my might to help Tomori win Aiyu.”

When she bluntly hit me with a sincere request, Tomori’s eyelids fluttered like a Corgi who had just spotted an extra-large bone on the roadside.

” …I’m surprised. You agreed so easily.”

“Was it unexpected?”

“Did you undergo personality correction therapy at the Kindness Factory?”

“If there’s such a delightful treatment, I’m recommending it to you first.”

“Great! That wickedness! The usual Kagisaka-kun!”

“And you’re the usual trifecta of sarcasm, foul language, and verbal abuse, you foul-mouthed Queen.”

I deflect any further probing with my usual lighthearted banter.

While Tomori said she wants to win Aiyu, Seira, who’s currently on a two-time winning streak, is a formidable opponent.

As former comrades, I know all too well how tough she can be.

Tomori, who is friends with Seira, must also be well aware.

(That’s why, from now on, she’ll rely on Chifuyu and even more people.)

By doing so, the issue of Tomori not having many friends she can open up to will gradually be resolved.

Seira mentioned that Tomori started opening up to Chifuyu after this incident, but that alone isn’t sufficient.

That’s why I proposed that Tomori and Chifuyu play a piano duet.

Through the duet, Chifuyu’s troubles might find a solution.

I hoped that Tomori, her best friend, would also be influenced by this.

(Of course.)

I wasn’t foreseeing the unfolding of events as perfectly as Seira did.

It was simply hope.

Still, after hearing her inner thoughts so much on her secret account, I felt like Tomori would meet my expectations.

And then—

I want to let my partner, who responded to my hopes, win.

The lonely hero who has always only thought about helping friends has resolved to aim for a goal, even if it means fighting against a friend.

I want to support her as her partner.

So—some portion of the confession I told Tomori tonight is undeniably the true feelings of Kimitaka Kagisaka.

(It’s not like I’m copying Seira’s words, but…)

I didn’t dance with anyone at the prom.

But in the future that lies ahead, I’m sure there are exciting events that will make my heart race waiting—

“Oh, by the way. Would you like to dance a bit?”

“Huh?”

“As a sign of reconciliation, I danced with Chifuyu at the prom. But Bocchi-kun, you were in the corner eating, weren’t you?”

“You’re observant.”

“Weren’t you regretting not inviting me to dance while being mesmerized by me in my dress?”

“Hey, you say the dumbest things sometimes.”

Though I tried to brush it off, she hit the nail on the head.

I couldn’t help but be fascinated by Tomori, who looked stunning in her deep red dress.

“It’s so pitiful that you were alone even on prom night with your grayish youth. I have no choice, I’ll make some memories for you.”

“Don’t be silly.”

“Come on, it’s a dance… well, don’t just suddenly put your hand on my waist!”

“It’s a dance, so what can you do…”

“Ugh…I just hope you don’t step on my feet, Troublemaker-kun.”

“I understand, Honor Student-san.”

Under the moonlight, in a deserted park at night, we slowly mark our steps.

“You’re quite a good dancer.”

“You’re not bad either.”

Her face, so close to mine, seems to be slightly flushed in the moonlight.

I might even start thinking she practiced dancing for me… but that’s probably just from reading too many tweets on her secret account.