Volume 1 - CH 3

When you read a time leap story, the protagonist usually solves things based on the knowledge he or she once experienced.

However, when you actually go back in time, there’s no way you can remember the details from such a long time ago. Rather, what should be applied is far more experience than your classmates. In my case, it’s 10 years. With all of that experience, I will capture a happier future. So.

“Hey……as expected, I’m still embarrassed…..”

The day after I confessed. I was walking to school while holding hands with Saki.

“Igarashi kun…Kouki kun, you don’t mind holding hands….? But…as expected…”

“It’s natural for a couple to hold hands, isn’t it? If you can’t do this much, people around you will laugh at you.”

The past high school life. I kept hiding the fact that Saki and I were dating. The reason is as Saki said, it’s because it’s embarrassing. Neither of us stand out in class. I’ve been afraid of standing out more than anything else.

But that’s not right. It’s the same as engagement rings and wedding rings. If you don’t show that you have a partner, it’s natural that you will be targeted.

That’s why I didn’t realize it. Because I hid it, I could not detect the affair between Saki and Daiki. No matter how much Daiki as a high school student, it would be impossible for him to make a move without being discovered by anyone because of his narrow activities in school. I would keep Daiki in check by showing off to him that we were dating. The purpose is different from a kid who only wants to make physical contact with her. I don’t want to just feel comfortable with Saki. I want to marry Saki.

“…Hey. Say something Kouki kun…aren’t you different from usual?”

Saki and I were in the same class for three years in high school. Then Aioi and Igarashi. In April and May, our seats are in front and behind each other without fail. We were both shy, but because we were seated so close to each other, we naturally started talking, and a year after we met, we ended up getting married. I guess that’s why I felt uncomfortable. My sudden and aggressive behavior.

“You cut your hair, and you’re well groomed….you’re completely different than usual…”

The first thing I did after school yesterday was to go to a hair salon to get my hair cut. Children don’t understand this, but good looking men are easier to become than you might think. If you keep your hair short and clean and your appearance neat and tidy, you will naturally look cool.

Handsome is not all about face. It’s about consideration and atmosphere. If you communicate well, you will look good somehow. That is what women mean by cleanliness. Above all, you need to have confidence in yourself. That alone will make a big difference in the impression you give. But I still think I’ve changed a little too much.

“I’m sorry. I’m so excited to date you, Saki chan. …..I’m also embarrassed. But I thought it would be rude to embarrass myself when I was dating a wonderful person like you, Saki chan. Saki chan, are you embarrassed to have me as your boyfriend?”

“No……I’m very, very happy.”

How’s this. This is the sales talk from an adult who worked for five years. I’ve been yelled at every day for nothing, and I haven’t apologized. Compared to being yelled at by my boss and business partners, it’s easy to put a child 10 years younger than me in a good mood.

But I’m still still….wondering. I’m not sure which one is the real Saki.

The one with the blushing face and sweaty hands, or the one who was laughing while hurting me. Both are the same person, but I can’t believe they are the same person.

I wonder if she was poisoned by Daiki after all. If so, would I be able to marry Saki if I continued to protect her? Do I still want to marry Saki from the bottom of my heart? Despite all my experience,  there are still many things I don’t understand. Is Saki my enemy? I still don’t have an answer. Whatever the case may be.

“Should I destroy him quickly…..”

My brother who’s been standing in my way. There’s no doubt that Daiki is my enemy. Even if I went back to the past, I don’t want to be friendly with him. The first thing I want to do is to crush Daiki to the ground. That’s my answer.