Chapter- 33

"…Rie? Hey!"

　Perhaps because we went to school at a different time than usual, we ended up running into the person we at least not wanted to see. That person was Kazuya Kuzuhara, Rie's ex- boyfriend .

　"We have to hurry! Mamoru-kun, are you in a hurry?"

　"Wait!"

　"...What? We're in a hurry?"

　Even though we were supposed to have such a history, Rie-san didn't care and took my hand. But for some reason, Kuzuhara also stood in front of us. It seems that Rie-san had no choice but to listen to what he had to say, but... I don't want to get her involved with him anymore.

　"...You had another man? While you were dating me?"

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　"...We're not lovers anymore, right? Who I get along with is none of your business."

　…Kuzuhara, you say that? You who cheated on me, got brazen and made such a rude remark? Don't mess with me.

　I desperately tried to hold back from confronting Kuzuhara. After all, I'm practically an outsider. If I were to stick my nose in, it would only make things more complicated. So stay calm, Sugita Mamoru.

　"...Huh. Hey, you know. I was dating this girl until just a little while ago, but I think she's probably got other guys out there, so it's probably best to cut her off."

　At that moment, I felt as if something inside me had been torn apart with a loud snap. I clenched my fist tightly. Just as I was about to strike, the two people I had seen earlier suddenly appeared in front of me.

　…That’s right. Rie-san in the form of an angel and Rika-san in the form of a devil. The two who were supposed to be at odds earlier joined hands to stop me.

　""hang on!""

　It must have been a hallucination. An illusion created by what little rationality I had left. But I, who knows myself better than anyone, tried to stop it. I had no choice but to stop. No matter how much of an illusion it was, I didn't want to become the kind of scum who would disregard the words of those two.

　"...Hmm... It's true, all guys who cheat are trash."

　"That's right! Let's break up now."

　"...Well, I only started talking to Rie-san after school three days ago, so it's not relevant, trash."

　"What?! Hey you."

　"Now, let's go, Rie-san!"

　"Y-yes!"

　"Wait!"

　I grabbed Rie's hand and we started running. Rie quickly caught up with me and we both ran down the school road. I should have done this from the beginning. There was no need to stop.

　Still, I was happy to see that Rie-san doesn't really care about the trash. She's looking forward. I hope I can help her out, even if just a little.