Chapter 14

　I wish I could say that nothing special happened after that and we arrived at school... but I felt like I attracted a lot of attention. Well, maybe that's to be expected since I was being led by the hand the whole time...

　"...It's okay, let's go!"

　"...Uh, yeah."

　That momentum continued until we arrived at school. We somehow made it to the front of the classroom, but Niizuma-san was clearly talking less. And here we stopped. …So now it was my turn to lead her hand.

　"Ahh! It's finally here!"

　"Huh?"

　And the moment the classroom door opened, Shida-san came running up to her, saying that. She then dragged Niizuma-san to the center of the class. …Yup, Niizuma-san has a good friend other than me who can lead her.

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　Maybe Niizuma-san will be able to recover quickly if this happens. If that happens, will I be relieved of my duties and no longer have to talk to her?I hope that happens soon That's kind of annoyingI ignored the slight pain and wished my new wife happiness.

　"Why is the other main character just spacing out in a place like this? Let's hurry up and get going!"

　"Eh?! Hey, Shita-san?!"

　While I was thinking like that, Shita pulled me along just like Niizuma-san and brought me next to her.

　"...Hmm."

　"Ah, I'm sorry, Rie. I have no intention of taking it, so don't worry."

　At this point, Niizuma-san grabbed my arm, looking a little annoyed. After that, Shida-san said something I couldn't quite understand and let go of my hand.

　"...Cheating is a no-no, absolutely not!!"

　"Huh?... Uh, yeah. Cheating is not good."

　"Yeah!"

　I understand that Niizuma-san hates cheating... but why is she staring at me while she talks?! I have no intention of doing that, and I'm not even dating anyone in the first place!

　"Haha, with this Rie will be fine."

　"It was a waste of time worrying."

　"That's it! It looks more fun now!"

　"Let me know the progress again."

　The girls around us all said the same thing and left. They all seemed worried about Niizuma-san, and she has a lot of friends. I'm one of them, too. Well, I guess my role is over now. Niizuma-san would probably prefer a girl.

　"...Hey, Nizuma-san."

　In the end, today was the only day we were able to go to school together, and we didn't even get to walk home together once. I told Rika-san the same thing, but I'm sure Shita-san and others would feel more at ease with me than they do with me.

　"Should we stop being together?"

　I feel like she will never be able to forget her ex-boyfriend if I'm with her. That's why I said that. For the sake of niizuma-san happiness...