In My Second Life, I'll Do Everything To Win You Over—My Beloved Childhood Friend Will Never Be Given To Anyone Else - Episode 55

The hot lemon bottle I’m holding is hot. If I let my guard down, I might drop it.

The dazzling sun, the noisy voices of people frolicking in the sea, the ear-splitting advertisements of beach houses that make you want to cover your ears.

Right near such a scene… in a spot slightly out of sight from others, Momoka-chan and Fujimiya-san are kissing.

Broad daylight, under the sun.

As if to show off to everyone here.

Even so, I can’t see Momoka-chan’s expression well. It’s clear that they’re kissing, though.

“What the heck?”

A voice that couldn’t be heard escaped from my mouth. My heart was pounding violently.

Somehow, I felt that the two of them weren’t just childhood friends.

I was also thinking that there might be feelings that are not friendship.

I don’t have any prejudice just because they’re both women. Of course, as someone who likes Momoka-chan, I don’t want to admit it.

But this isn’t about women or anything like that.

I thought Fujimiya-san had moved away from Touka-chan, but then she turned around and looked at me.

Even so, he doesn’t seem surprised at all. It’s as if he knew I was here.

Looking at me with a triumphant smile, she kissed Momoka-chan again.

What is this?

Even the people around you are starting to notice little by little. It’s not like they don’t notice.

How about Momoka-chan? Is Momoka-chan also aware and consenting to this action?

A few minutes passed without being able to do anything.

Finally, Fujimiya-san, who had just separated from Momoka-chan, looked at me and shouted, “Ah!”

For just a moment, when our eyes met, Momoka-chan immediately looked away from me.

♡

“This”

When I handed her the warm plastic bottle, Fujimiya-san smiled and said thank you.

I think it’s understandable that they can’t respond with a smile and say “You’re welcome.”

Should I ask about what happened earlier? Or should I pretend I didn’t see anything?

They were kissing. Normal childhood friends don’t kiss.

But, maybe, they’re not actually dating.

What is this? Their relationship?

“My stomach is feeling better, so how about going for a swim?”

In response to Fujimiya-san’s suggestion, Momoka-chan nods. I’m in favor of swimming too.

But that’s not the point. I can’t enjoy the sea normally at this point.

That said, there’s no way I could honestly say something like that.

Ah, geez…!

♡

“It’s getting dark soon, so let’s head home.”

When we were tired from playing and starting to feel sleepy, Fujimiya-san spoke up.

Coming up from the sea, I look up at the sky for no particular reason. The crimson sky reflecting on the sea is beautiful.

“That’s right. Want to take a picture?”

The only one laughing is Fujimiya-san. Momoka-chan won’t even look at me, and I can’t manage to smile properly either.

Speaking of which, Momoka-chan has been wearing her rash guard the whole time.

It’s a pity, but I thought she probably didn’t want to show her skin.

But if you dislike exposure, is it really necessary to wear a swimsuit that requires a rash guard?

Did you say you went to buy this swimsuit together with Fujimiya-san?

“It was fun, wasn’t it?”

While laughing by herself, Fujimiya-san took several photos.

“Right, Momoka?”

It’s a voice that brooks no argument.

“Well then, shall we head home?”

Fujimiya-san, why did you go out of your way to kiss Momoka-chan in front of me?

Deterrence? Bragging? What exactly is the relationship between the two?

I’m confused and can’t organize my thoughts well.

However, there is only one thing I have understood.

These two are somehow strange.