In My Second Life, I'll Do Everything To Win You Over—My Beloved Childhood Friend Will Never Be Given To Anyone Else - Episode 57

From the field, I can hear the cheers of the sports club. Even though it’s evening, the sky is still bright, and just standing here makes me sweat.

The time is 5:55 PM.

There are 5 minutes left until the promised time.

Today, I called out Fujimiya-san instead of Momoka-chan. Because there are things I want to ask and things I want to say.

“Did you wait?”

When I looked up, Fujimiya-san was slowly walking towards me.

It’s a casual outfit with a simple shirt, shorts, and a cap.

“I don’t have much time, so can you make it quick? I have an appointment with Momoka after this.”

Saying it as if she were gloating, Fujimiya-san crossed her arms and glared at me.

Maybe you have some inkling about the reason I called you here.

“Got it. First, I have something I want to ask.”

“What?”

“Fujimiya-san and Momoka-chan, what kind of relationship do they have?”

My question was as expected. Fujimiya-san replied immediately.

“What should I say to make you understand?”

“Enough with that. Just tell me the truth.”

“Why? Why do we have to tell Kusakabe about us?”

It’s an infuriating response, but it’s the truth.

Momoka-chan and I are just friends, and it’s a one-sided crush on my part.

I have no right to question their relationship.

“Because I like you, Touka-chan.”

“Huh?”

You probably knew, but this is the first time I’m declaring it like this.

With a strained expression, Fujimiya-san stared at me.

“Are they dating?”

“What if I said it is?”

“I’ll tell Momoka-chan to stop dating someone like this.”

“What if I say it’s different?”

“I’ll say, ‘Let’s go out together.'”

If I smiled provocatively, Fujimiya-san looked at me with eyes full of anger.

“Momoka will never go out with you.”

“Why? You’re not dating Fujimiya-san anyway, right?”

“So what?”

One of the things that I find unsettling about Fujimiya-san is her lack of composure.

Even now, it’s the same. If I know that Momoka-chan has no intention of accepting my confession anyway, then there’s no need to rush.

Besides, there’s no need to go out of your way to show off a kiss.

Doing something like that in front of so many people, and if photos or videos were to spread, it would hurt Momoka-chan too.

“Something’s off, Fujimiya-san.”

“……huh?”

“I definitely think the current relationship between the two of them is wrong.”

“What is that?”

“Literally speaking, but…”

I don’t know how they ended up in their current relationship.

What I understand is that their relationship is unhealthy.

“I want to be a normal couple with Momoka-chan.”

Fujimiya-san and Momoka-chan are probably completely dependent on each other.

Isn’t it because they are childhood friends and have always been together?

If they get other partners and spend less time together, they will probably return to being just ordinary friends.

Dependency is not love. They should both properly recognize that.

“That’s all I wanted to say.”

Before confessing, I wanted to make sure our relationship was solid.

I feel like I can properly face Momoka-chan that way.

“See you later, Fujimiya-san.”

I said my goodbyes and started walking without waiting for a response. After walking a bit, I was called by Fujimiya-san, “Kusakabe!”

“Momoka… Momoka is mine!”

The way Fujimiya-san looks at me is as sharp as ever.

So, the moment you say someone is your property, it’s already strange.

Without replying, I started walking towards the station.