I Planned My Escape Because I Knew Her Secret - Episode 10

Since deciding to break up with Madoka, I had been thinking about how to do it.

Normally, you would just confront them with the private investigator’s report and break up.

But, to be honest, it’s really a hassle.

Right now, the situation I’m in feels incredibly unreasonable, and yet, I can’t help but feel, “Why do I still have to go through all this trouble?”

In short, I don’t want to get married, but breaking up is also a hassle. It’s not just a simple breakup; if the engagement is called off, there are family matters and all sorts of other complications. This kind of breakup is extremely troublesome.

With those feelings, I was working at the family restaurant, and suddenly I remembered what Madoka had said to me back in school.

“It seems like there are a lot of student part-timers at family restaurants. I’m a bit worried.”

Looking back now, did you really say that?

The old men at the SM club have about three times more ulterior motives than part-time student workers.

Gifts like brand-name bags and sexy lingerie from regular customers are 100% ulterior motives.

Well, this was said before she became Queen Karen, but still.

Moreover, I’ve lived these past ten years devoted solely to Madoka.

No matter what anyone says, I can proudly say this.

When I was in high school, I was so obsessed that I could only think about Madoka.

Even when it came to choosing a university, I prioritized Madoka above all else.

Even after advancing to university, I was still completely captivated by Madoka.

When I was looking for a job, I made my decision while thinking about marrying Madoka.

I don’t mean to brag, but for the past ten years, I’ve only had eyes for Madoka without looking elsewhere.

Yet, Madoka was different.

Am I an idiot for not noticing it even though I was watching the whole time?

I have to admit I’m an idiot, but taking advantage of that, I was secretly doing what I liked.

Isn’t this an insult and betrayal towards me, and a desecration of the love I’ve nurtured all this time?

By now, thinking about it this much, feelings of anger towards Madoka had taken over.

So, I have no intention of showing any sincerity about stopping the marriage or breaking up with Madoka.

Rather, I even thought it was frustrating to just end up being ridiculed like this.

This is already a battle for me.

It’s jihad.

I think about what will happen after we break off the engagement and part ways.

I’m fine without a girlfriend or marriage for the time being.

But what about Madoka?

If the deal falls through after discussion, my being an SM mistress will be known to my family, but it probably won’t become public knowledge.

In that case, with that appearance, even if there is some commotion over the broken engagement, she will probably find another partner right away and get married without any issues.

Not interesting.

That said, if I were to publicly disclose the information I currently hold, my position would also worsen.

Defamation, invasion of privacy, and so on.

It would be going too far, and I would end up being the bad guy.

Hmm

Are you going to make a run for it at the last minute?

If I disappear right before the wedding and the apartment plans, which have been progressing as scheduled, and the move has already been completed, it would cause a huge uproar.

And then, Madoka, who should feel guilty, will realize the reason.

There is a reason within myself.

Naturally, everyone will ask Madoka.

“Didn’t you hear anything?”

“Don’t you have any idea?”

“Has anything seemed off with you lately?”

For Madoka, who understands the reasons, it’s like a bed of needles.

Maybe Madoka will confess the reason for my disappearance on her own.

In an unprecedented major incident where the groom goes missing just before the wedding, the bride realizes that the cause lies with her and confesses it herself.

At this point, it will likely cause significant damage both mentally and socially.

Of course, I have my own damage, but I want Madoka to feel the same pain I endured.

I want you to truly understand how much I’m suffering right now.

Besides, you deceived me, so you can’t complain if I deceive you.

There’s no need for a troublesome breakup conversation, and I feel like this is the best option now.

When I came to that realization, my attachment to the workplace I am currently at also disappeared.

It’s the company I joined with marriage in mind.

However, quitting without notice causes trouble for the company or store, so let’s properly go through the resignation process.

There are other things I need to think about, like family, but first, I decided to take action at work. So, on the same day, I contacted the area manager who scouted me during my part-time job and informed them of my intention to resign.

Naturally, when asked for the reason, I explained, “My engagement is about to be called off, so I want to leave this place and start anew.” They were quite surprised and suggested a transfer to another area, but I politely declined, saying I wanted to reset everything.