Chapter 28: What If I Got a Girlfriend?

I went a little too wild yesterday.

The senpais kept taking the lead to liven things up, so we all ended up getting carried away.

Ahh, my throat hurts... Taki, the guys from the computer club, the robotics club, and the drama club all sang with great enthusiasm.

By the way, the drama club guys didn't just lend me the voice recorder, they also egged Kiyama on while the senpais were pretending to fight.

Even so, it was a raucous party with only guys and no glamour, but it was fun.

...In the end, we made too much noise, and I felt bad that Yuu got called in by his manager.

Meari probably won't be able to come to school anymore.

After making such a fool of herself and being hated by her best friend. She's not a woman thick-skinned enough to come back after that.

The same goes for Kiyama, but in his case, it's because he caused too much trouble.

As for the female teacher incident, since he's still a minor, the responsibility will probably fall on her. I don't know what her husband will do, but the child in her belly isn't his. It'll definitely be a divorce.

Other than that, won't the women he simply deceived demand alimony from him? His parents will be the ones paying, though.

But if so, it must be unbearable to be forced to pay alimony for dozens of people because of their idiot son. Maybe they'll disown him?

We sent evidence of his misdeeds to all his relatives and acquaintances. Since all his acquaintances found out, he probably won't have anywhere to turn even if he's kicked out of the house.

Well, he brought it on himself.

He might face retaliation from the ex-boyfriends of the women whose girlfriends he stole. I have no intention of sympathizing with him at all.

「Alright, then...」

I've already made contact.

I've settled things. The me right now can proudly, with my head held high...

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The place I came to is a grand mansion that I should have had no connection to.

It's as huge as ever. But I can't let something like this make me falter.

I ring the intercom.

『Yes, we have been expecting you. Kouto-san, my lady is fidgeting, waiting for you.』

It's Aali-san, confirming my face through the camera.

I can't see her face from here, but she's surely smiling. I can clearly hear the excitement in her voice.

I see. So Laila is looking forward to it too.

『Got it. I'm also prepared, so please tell her to look forward to it.』

『Fufu, understood. Well then, I will open the gate now.』

As soon as her voice ends, the gate lock releases and opens automatically.

The path to the entrance is long, but I proceed without hesitation. Because I want to see her, even one second sooner.

And then, I finally arrived.

『Welcome. Please, do come in.』

The door was opened, and I took a step inside.

「Hello, Kouto-sama. This Laila has been waiting for you with great anticipation.」

「Yeah, I made you wait.」

Waiting for me as I passed through the entrance was my adorable Laila.

Yes, it's fine to say "my" now. My past has been settled.

「I can't go into details, but starting today, will you officially be my girlfriend?」

「Yes! With pleasure!」

What a beaming smile. I can't help but smile along with her.

I've finally taken it back, my precious love.

I pick up Laila as she jumps into my arms and gently lift her chin with my fingers.

「It's bad of me to ask so soon after we've become lovers, but I have a favor to ask. Will you hear me out?」

「Anything, whatever your request may be, if it can become your salvation. I will gladly grant it.」

In the body of this young girl, a boundless motherly love. This is what saved me.

I don't think I can hold back any longer...

「Those lips, I want to make them mine alone.」

「! ......Yes. If something like this is acceptable──please, do take this Laila.」

Accepting my wish, she slowly closes her eyes.

Only I will be able to gaze upon that adorable face from now on.

「......」

「......」

For a little while, we kiss as if to confirm each other's touch.

It was just a momentary touch. Even so, it was more than enough to exchange our feelings for each other.

「Oh my! My lady, since when did you become so bold.」

I heard Aali-san's murmur from a distance, but that doesn't matter right now.

We'll be together forever from now on. We'll experience more and more things together.

So, I look forward to our future together. Because it's really beginning now, the happiness of me and Laila.

fin...?