Nothing much to say about this except that I'm dumb.

I really have a lot of problems when it comes to chaptered stories, huh... sorry!

Ｌｅｔ'ｓ ｊｕｓｔ ｔｈｉｎｋ ｏｆ ｔｈｉｓ ａｓ ｃａｓｕａｌ ｏｎｅ－ｓｈｏｔｓ／ｄｒａｂｂｌｅｓ／ｗｈａｔｎｏｔ ｃｏｌｌｅｃｔｉｏｎ ｔｈｅｎ．．．

愛おしすぎて
「初めから知ってるよ。あなたと付き合うのはバレたら、皆全部私の敵になる。でもね、この思い...この愛ははもう、止められない。」

Actually, I have a confession to make.

I've recently dated a girl from Class B.

Ah, sorry—did I surprise you? You must've never seen that coming, did you? I was never as straightforward as Maehara, neither do I look like the type to pursue a relationship, right? Well, yeah... those assumptions are actually right. It's just that this person I am dating right now is, well... somebody I'm really close with.

In fact, we were classmates in our first and second year. She was always kind to me, helpful and accepting; even when she'd found out I'm dirt poor, she never left me...

Ah, I'm so embarrassed talking about it like this.

"Isogai-kun?" Nagisa's somewhat high-pitched voice snapped me back to reality. I answered him in haste,

"What is it, Nagisa?"

"No, it's nothing... it's just that you looked happy. Did something nice happen?" Nagisa asked, with a smile on his face.

"Uh, I..." I wasn't sure how to reply—I'm not going to say I'm going to walk with my girlfriend to him! Who knows what that octopus will do... and I'm sure everyone will torture me should they know.

"Oi, Nagisa—!" Sugino called, "You promised to look at my attempt at killing Koro-sensei, right?"

Nagisa's face turned into that of surprise, "Ah! Yes, I did! I'm sorry, Isogai-kun, I'll listen to you later! See you tomorrow!"

Rather, I'm glad you have to go...! Thank you, thank you so much, Sugino!

Without letting my feeling of relieve seen from outside, I replied, "See you tomorrow, Nagisa."

I immediately made haste outside, in fear of getting asked again.

I waved as I saw a familiar figure of my lovely girlfriend. Ahh, I wonder if I made her wait? Class E and the main building is really far from each other, after all... she always said not to mind, as long as we get to meet, though. We've also made sure to meet a little far away from the building, as to hopefully not encounter any other students, especially those from the main building.

"I'm sorry, am I late?" I asked in worry, as I skipped towards her side. She lightly shook her head as she smiled her oh so charming smile towards me. I can't help but to blush.

"Don't worry about—"

The sound of a car interrupted her speech; it was her family car—Ah, I forgot to say, she's also rich, unlike me.

As I see her talking to the driver, I couldn't help but to think about how different we are. How different the worlds we live in, how I... don't deserve her. She's well off, smart, and quite a beauty as well... She could've easily snatched even one of the Five Virtuosos. Even though she's the one who confessed to me, even now I felt as if I'm only riding on her kindness...

Don't get me wrong! I love her. I love her so, so much. Being her boyfriend is the greatest thing I've ever gotten the honor to be.

It's just that I feel like I wouldn't be able to give her anything. Instead, I'm the one who was always given something...

When we're together, when we're apart, that's all I've ever thought of. I love her so much, but if our relationship got found out, it could destroy her public image at school.

And that's the one thing I don't ever want to—

"Yuuma-kun?"

Her voice snapped me back to reality, as I replied, "Yeah?"

"Shall we go now?" She said, as she looked up at me.

"...Yeah," I replied, trying to shake off all the bad feelings I felt.

"Where are we going to go?" She asked me, excitement apparent in her voice. It seems that she's really happy—not that I'm not, though! We're currently just walking around aimlessly, enjoying each other's company—this is the kind of thing I like to do the most.

"I'm not sure," I replied, "Anywhere you want to go?"

She looked like she's deep in thought, before she answered: "Let's just sit somewhere at the park!"

That's quite an ordinary thing to ask of...

It must be because she's holding herself back... she knew I wouldn't be able to go to gaudy places...

I shook my head to clear off the bad thoughts, and I replied, with a smile: "Sure!"

She looked kind of worried for a second, but I immediately told her that it's fine. In silence, we walked hand-in-hand to the park. I couldn't help but to stare at her: why would she like me? I've been told that I look good, but... that shouldn't be the only reason, right? I mean, I think that—

"Yuuma-kun, let's sit right there!" I felt a tug on my arm, and I, albeit a bit surprised, nodded.

We sat, and she immediately questioned me after: "Yuuma-kun, is anything bothering you?"

"...!"

"You've been really quiet and you're always in a daze these days... Did I do something wrong? Are you being bullied?"

In haste, I replied: "No, no!"

I mean, Class E being bullied is the usual, but...

"It's nothing, really, I'm just thinking things," I reassured her.

She looked like she wasn't convinced, but instead of pursuing further, she put something out from her bag, "I... I tried my best to cook these... I'm not that great a chef, so..."

Surprised, I looked at her. I've never seen her cook at all... She must've worked really hard. Now that I think of it—I thought as I looked at her hand—it's full of cuts and bandages... Ah, to know that she worked so hard just for me...

I feel like I could just die here happily...

"Thank you... thank you so much..." I said.

"A-ah, its nothing big, really!" She said, "Let's eat!"

"Yeah...!"

It's been a while since I've last felt so comfortable like this. I mean, Class E is a nice place with nice people, but... this feeling is different. It's like I'll never ever need to put on shows, and I'm not showered with many responsibilities... it's as if I'm free. I felt really nice being with her.

Everything was going on smoothly when suddenly we heard a shout from far away.

"OH MY GOD!" It was a gross high pitched voice, and I heard I've heard it once before—I turned around, only to see that it was that one girl from the main building who tricked Maehara before.

"Damn, this is bad..."

"What the hell are you doing with a Class E student?!" She shouted, as she yanked my girlfriend from beside me, and she gasped in realization: "Don't tell me, you're dating this person?!"

It felt like everything turned black.

All my nightmares are coming true...

"No—"

"Yes, I am," she cuts me off, "He's the greatest person I've ever had the honor to be with."

Wh—what are you saying?! That's...

...This is bad, I'm so happy I'm turning red...

–But that's not the problem right now! What is she doing, is she trying to dig her own grave?! My girlfriend, please don't do rash things...!

I was about to say something when she continued, "That's that, so... could you please let me go?"

"...Wha...!"

"I'm sorry," She said, "I don't care even if the world become my enemy. That much, is the extent of the love I have for him—no, perhaps, no words could ever describe how much I love Yuuma-kun."

I... I think you're the ikemen here...

I'm falling in love all over again...

The girl from the main building was left speechless.

"Thank you for the worry, though!" my girlfriend said, as she smiled.

She yanked her hand from the speechless girl's powerless grasp, and kissed me in the lips.

Hu—huh? Wha? What just happened...? Someone please tell me...!

"Yuuma-kun, you're red!" She said, as she smiled mischievously. Taking my hand, she continued, "Let's go somewhere else, yeah?"

"...Y-yea..."

...I can't believe our first kiss was initiated by her... I'm sorry everyone... I've failed as a guy...

Also, was she always this... mischievous?!

I phoned her the next day, to ask whether or not she's being bullied. Much to my relieve, she said no—rumors don't even spread!

As I walked back to the classroom, everyone had a wide grin on their face. What... don't tell me... ah, Karma's the only one with that smile...

I guess it's them, I thought as I shivered.

"What's up with getting a girlfriend though, Isogai?! You traitor!" The boys shouted, and I can only smile in response.

"How long have you guys known?"

"Since like, forever!" Kayano replied, and Rio continued: "It's a hundred years too early for you to hide something from us, Ikemen-kun!"

"..."

"...Isogai-kun?" Nagisa asked, worry visible in his voice, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, Nagisa," I said, "I'm just... happy. Thank you."

"It's the least we can do for a guy who gets dazed just by a kiss from his girlfriend, you know," Karma said.

"I've a picture, if you want, you know?" Itona added.

"Wh... what's up with that, guys...! Are you all stalkers or what?!"

"How horrible! Do you know how much work we put in so that girl wouldn't spread your relationship status everywhere?" Kayano responded.

As I see all of my classmates smiling, I couldn't help but to be filled with joy to the brim—with a wide grin, I said, "Thank you so much, everyone."

＿＿＿＿ありがとう、皆。逢えてよかったよ。お前たちと、愛おし彼女とも。