CHAPTER 91 – CALAMITY FROM THE PAST (PART 2)

In other words, she doesn’t have any solid basis. Regarding the people observation, it is her hobby, so I understand that. However, I don’t get the wish part. Did she wish that I was still alive?

「People will think you’re out of your mind.」
「I’m fine with that. Besides, I did it because it’s you, you who could tell it was me only from my voice without even seeing my face.」

It’s not like I’m trying to keep my identity an absolute secret, after all. I have no intention of hiding it. If I lie, there’s definitely a higher chance that the situation will only get more complicated. Then it’s better off not trying too hard to hide it.

「Still, for Souji to become a girl, that’s so funny. Moreover, you’re such a beauty.」
「Don’t say that. I’ll feel embarrassed hearing you say that.」
「Isn’t that fine? Besides, it’s an important selling point, you know? No matter how good you are at acting, it’s common to be turned away for not having a good face.」

No matter how great your technique is, it’s useless if you don’t fit with the work’s needed image. Also, popularity. There are times when it’s better to choose a popular name over a nameless actor. Though naturally it’s also necessary to raise budding actors.

「It’s not like I’ll be advertising myself. Also, back off already.」
「Ehh, but I want to stay like this forever.」
「It’s sweltering on my end. Enough already, sit there.」

Keeping this position is painful. And I’m facing forwards, so I can’t see Ayaka’s face at all. If I turn my head sideways for a look, I’m sure her face would be there at point blank distance.

「It can’t be helped. This is good enough, right?」
「The same goes with the others, but you don’t seem to have changed at all. If I had to say, I guess you’ve gotten a bit prettier?」
「I’m an actress, after all. I’m paying attention to my beauty more compared to back at high school.」

If Ayaka was dramatically different from her high school days, I wouldn’t have noticed. More importantly, I’d be worried that something had happened to her. Still, among my high school friends, there’s probably some that look completely different now.

「Nonetheless, hearing you say that I’ve gotten prettier makes me feel happy.」
「Why’s that?」
「Because you were my first love.」

Hearing the sudden bombshell, I was speechless. I’ve never heard anything about this and I haven’t noticed at all. I don’t remember her showing any hints of this either. After all, she had extremely clingy skinship with everyone.

「Why are you saying this now?」
「It’s because I can only say it now. Besides, there was no way that I’d confess to you when I know that it’ll be unrequited from the start. Back then, in my mind, only Isami was suitable to be by your side.」
「I might have accepted, you know?」

My relationship with Isami back then was that of an inseparable friendship that started from the day we were born. Neither of us had romantic feelings for each other, in my opinion. Though perhaps it’s different in Isami’s mind.

「You absolutely wouldn’t have. It was obvious that I’d be rejected on the spot. That’s why I just savoured my first unrequited love.」
「I’m sorry, somehow.」
「There’s no need for you to apologize. I was dwelling on it on my own.」

Still, Ayaka was in love with me. If I remember, she was already pretty back then and I’ve seen students from the other class confess to her. There were times when we’d get dragged into it, too. Also, the way I reject confessions is based on Ayaka’s.

「That’s why I had a wish. A wish that you were alive, that you were living happily.」
「What about me being a woman now?」
「Seems pretty fun, so it’s an OK from me.」

So that part of you hasn’t changed a bit. Don’t give me that wink and thumb’s up. Still, my high school friends would probably accept my situation with no questions asked. They’re all crazy, after all. They’d definitely accept me with laughter.

「Come to think of it, there was something I couldn’t do back then.」
「What is it?」
「I want your help. For that, move your face a bit closer.」

Does she want advice about something? Thinking that she wants to whisper to my ear, I leaned closer and suddenly got my lips stolen. Moreover, she’s grabbing the side of my head tight.

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「Mnnm~!?」
「Thanks for the treat. That was my first kiss. Accept it with appreciation.」
「Y-you, wha…」

While I’m completely red and flustered, Ayaka was giggling at me. That’s too absurd for a prank. I felt like a lot was blown away.

「Now I can do kiss scenes for work.」
「You’re awful. I just got my first kiss stolen. Rather, you haven’t been doing those?」
「I wanted to give my first kiss to someone I love. My heart is that of a maiden, you know.」

There wasn’t any good mood at all, though. Besides, that was a pretty manly move for someone who’s a maiden at heart. Couldn’t this count as sexual assault? Or is it fine because we’re the same sex?

「I’ve already said this in the past, but have some shame.」
「I do, you know. My heart was always racing when I hugged you and even now it’s beating so fast. See?」

She took my hand and forcibly pushed it against her chest. While I can feel her heart beating through this, my heart’s an even worse mess. I can even tell that my face is bright red.

「As always, you really don’t have any resistance against these situations.」
「Like I would!」

I somehow managed to break free and took distance from Ayaka. There’s no telling what she’ll do if she’s close to me. My heart wouldn’t last. Why does it feel like she’s even more proactive now?

「Geez, you don’t have to be so far away.」
「Ayaka, you cut it out already. What would you do if you get scooped here?」
「It’s my day off today, so it’s fine. Besides, just for today, this inn’s surrounding area has perfect security. There’s no annoying paparazzis roaming around.」

Certainly, it is different from normal. Security is so tight that if there’s any questionable individual found, they’ll be immediately dragged off somewhere. They’re the people from my security company and the other security companies that didn’t join the drinking party.

「I’m seriously super lucky today.」
「In that case, I’m absolutely out of luck. I feel sullied.」

Literally. My lips were stolen, my hand was forced between a person’s breasts, and all that. How do I even enjoy this, Teacher Kondou? The guys would probably be overjoyed by this, but not me.

「Now then, next up is the awaited bath time.」
「Wait, you’re planning on going too? And how do you know my bathing time?」
「I asked the students.」

It’s true that bathing time is fast approaching. And regarding the time, there are definitely students who would answer any question a celebrity like Ayaka asks of them. Still, I don’t want to bathe with her. I absolutely won’t be able to relax.

「Fufufu, I can’t wait. Why don’t we try this and that for starters?」
「Stop having questionable thoughts!」

This is seriously the worst. And forgive me, Harumi, Miyako. I have no way to stop her. At the very least, I’ll pray that her attention will be shifted to those two. After all, my personal safety is most important.