In My Second Life, I'll Do Everything To Win You Over—My Beloved Childhood Friend Will Never Be Given To Anyone Else - Episode 44

“Somehow, it feels strange that we don’t have practice starting today, right?”

Right after homeroom, Kusakabe came over and started talking to me while laughing.

Indeed, since we had cheerleading practice every day after school until yesterday, I feel a bit unsettled.

Well, for me, it feels like I’m just so happy I can’t help it.

From today, I won’t have to do any exercise I don’t like in the heat.

Just thinking about it makes me excited, but I can’t just dawdle today either.

“Well, the exam period starts tomorrow, you know.”

At my words, Kusakabe made a clearly displeased face.

“Touka-chan, are you studying for the test or something?”

“To some extent?”

No way, Kusakabe said, holding his head.

Since I’ve already experienced being an adult once, I really feel the importance of studying.

To get into the same university as before, I have to study quite a bit.

Before, I was studying as if to escape the pain of Nagisa and Kusakabe starting to date.

Since it’s not like that now, I have to consciously study.

“That’s it! Momoka-chan, could you teach me some studying?”

“Huh?”

“If Momoka-chan teaches me, I feel like I can do my best.”

Kusakabe smiled broadly, just at that moment.

“Not allowed!”

Saying that with a laugh, Nagisa stepped between me and Kusakabe.

“Because Momoka has her own test studying to do, she doesn’t have time to teach others.”

Right? Nagisa looks at me.

Indeed, during the exam period, I also have to study, so teaching others is quite a burden.

Of course, teaching can sometimes serve as a review, but… it can be quite a burden both in terms of time and mentally.

…But.

Does Nagisa really say that? Nagisa always comes to me crying, asking me to teach her every single time.

“So, Fujimiya-san, you won’t ask Momoka-chan to teach you?”

“Of course, I’m definitely going to get the information through our childhood friend privilege.”

Nagisa, standing tall and proud, looks at me and says, “Right?”

Places like this are really cute.

Desperately trying to hold back my grin, I pretend to be calm and say, “Well, it can’t be helped.”

Nagisa has always been bad at studying. And Kusakabe isn’t particularly good at studying either.

So even in my previous life, I was able to keep the role of teaching Nagisa.

“Well then, Fujimiya-san, how about a test match against me?”

“Match?”

Nagisa twitched her eyebrows.

This is bad. Nagisa is the type to get caught up in competitions…

“Yes. It’s based on the total score of all subjects.”

Kusakabe smirked. Surely, he thinks he can win against Nagisa.

And perhaps, that perception is not entirely wrong.

“Okay, but…”

As expected, Nagisa nodded.

I don’t like it. A competition between the two of them, that’s just…

I’m sure I won’t be included in the competition. I’m anxious that while I’m being left out, the two of them will get closer.

“So, what are we betting on this match?”

“A one-day date with Momoka-chan”

“Rejected”

Without even considering it, Nagisa answered immediately.

“That’s not beneficial for me. I can go on as many dates as I want without winning the competition.”

“Hey,” Nagisa said as she wrapped her arms around my waist.

“Then, if I win, can I ask Momoka-chan out on a date?”

“Huh?”

“I won’t force you. I’ll just invite you. How about it?”

Nagisa glared at Kusakabe, who wore a challenging smile, with a grimace on her face.

Without a doubt, this is a frustrated face.

“How do you think this match is going, Momoka-chan?”

This, Nagisa and Kusakabe are fighting over me… is that the right interpretation?

If things keep going like this, won’t they end up liking each other? No, I don’t know about that yet.

I want to date Nagisa. I want Nagisa to realize that my possessiveness towards her is love.

Then, my answer is…

“Sure. If Yuki-kun wins, let’s go on a date.”

The moment I answered, Nagisa gave me a strong look. I slowly moved my gaze and confirmed Nagisa’s face.

Jealousy, anger, surprise… I shiver at the gaze mixed with all sorts of emotions.

Hey, Nagisa.

Look at me more and more with those eyes.