Can I Still Be Your Heroine Even Though I'm Your Teacher?-Chapter 3Volume 2 . - Pretend Lovers

Pretend Lovers 3

“Don’t just become siblings when it’s convenient for you! You and I are not blood-related——we were strangers just a while ago! It’s a big problem in society for a man and woman our age to share a bed.”

I’m sure she already has knowledge about the matters of men and women long ago.

What the hell is she thinking?

“It’s not a problem because there’s love!”

“In this case, that’s even more of a problem because there’s love!”

“Yuu-kun, you’re such a coward.”

“Call me a man of principle.”

“Sometimes, men and women need to abandon reason to become close.”

“What kind of close relationship should a stepbrother and stepsister have?”

I can’t keep up with this nonsense.

Damn it, she had to bring up such a timely topic.

I, too, wanted to create an established fact in the gym storage room and become closer to Tenjō Reiyu.

“Yuunagi-kun, calm down. This isn’t like you.”

Tenjō-san interjected, stepping in front of me.

“No, this is a good opportunity to speak my mind. I’m sick of being pushed around by Kaguya. It’s about time she realized that we’re not children anymore.”

“I know we’re not children! Why does Yuu-kun dislike me so much?”

“Because you carelessly try to destroy what others hold dear.”

I was trying to maintain the form of a family by physically distancing myself from Kaguya, but all my efforts seemed to be in vain.

“Alright! Let’s compromise. Kaguya-chan can stay in my room. How about that?”

Tenjō-san proposed a compromise.

“That would be meaningless.”

“Tenj—I mean, we can’t trouble Tōmi-san.”

“Why do you two always get along so well in times like this, Nishiki siblings!”

When we simultaneously rejected her idea, she twisted her mouth into a frown as if she couldn’t comprehend our response.

After much heated discussion, we somehow reached the odd conclusion that all three of us would sleep together in my room.

Tenjō-san mentioned she had a full set of bedding for when friends stay over, so we decided to borrow that.

The two women would take the bed, and I would sleep on a mat spread out on the floor.

I quietly reconfirm with Tenjō-san.

“Are you sure this is okay? Isn’t it going to be cramped for two people in a single bed?”

“It’s surprisingly spacious for two women, so it’s fine.”

“But…”

“It’s no problem if it’s Yuunagi-kun’s stepsister. Besides, you two will be going out together tomorrow, right? It’s more convenient to head out together.”

“You don’t need to be so nice to Kaguya.”

“You’re too strict with Kaguya-chan, Onii-chan.”

“I’m still not used to being an Onii-chan, so it’s tough.”

We decided to use the bath in Tenjō-san’s room.

Kaguya went first, followed by Tenjō-san, while I used the time to clear the table in my room and lay out the borrowed mats and bedding.

Once everything was ready for sleeping, I went to wash the dishes in the kitchen.

After Kaguya finished her bath, it was Tenjō-san’s turn.

I took a quick shower in my own bathroom during that time.

“That was fast. You could have taken your time.”

Kaguya relaxed without any hesitation while leaning back on the bed.

“I didn’t want to take a long bath and come back to find my room rummaged through again.”

“Don’t trust me, huh?”

“I have made concessions.”

“Everything would be fine if Yuu-kun would just come back home.”

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Kaguya became insistent.

“Not that topic again. How many times have I told you I’m not going back?”

“…Your mother was feeling lonely because you didn’t come to visit.”

“Having a cute daughter is enough for her.”

“She would be happier with a cute son.”

“The Nishiki family will be fine without me.”

“That’s not true!”

Kaguya was unusually persistent.

“…who do you think I left home for?”

“I guess it’s my fault…”

At the time, even Kaguya, who had been fussing like a spoiled child, had to have realized.

“There’s no need to force things back to the past. I have my life now. Kaguya, you’re under the mistaken belief that everything and everyone will move according to your convenience.”

Her tricks won’t work on me.

Kaguya falls silent in frustration.

This conversation is going nowhere. It might never be resolved if I’m not careful.

If things stay this way, where will I find a place where my heart can settle and return to?

“Hey, it’s late at night, so keep it down. Sibling quarrels at night are a nuisance to the neighborhood. The walls of this apartment are thin, so everything can be heard.”

Tenjō-san appeared in her pajamas while her hair was still damp.

She must have heard our commotion and came back without even finishing drying her hair.

“Sorry.”

“I’m Sorry.”

“As long as you understand. Yuunagi-kun, can I borrow your hairdryer?”

“Of course. It’s in the bathroom.”

“Thank you.”

With a business-like smile, Tenjō-san heads to the bathroom.

The sound of the hairdryer can be heard through the door.

I take out my smartphone, step into the hallway, and call home.

“Ah, Mom. It’s me, can we talk now? Yeah. Sorry I couldn’t make it to the trip the other day, and thank you for the souvenirs. So, Kaguya came to my place and said she’d stay the night. We’ll go shopping tomorrow. Oh, I’m used to taking care of Kaguya, so don’t worry about it. Yeah, I’ll come home when I get the chance. I’m fine, so please take care of yourself too. Say hello to my stepfather for me. Goodbye.”

When I returned to the room, Kaguya was lying on the bed with her back turned to me.

“Were you on the phone with your mom?”

“Just making sure… Are you sure you want to do it tomorrow as planned?”

“That’s the plan.”

“Got it.”

“I’m sorry about earlier.”

“I went too far too.”

“But I really do want you to come back. Everyone is waiting for that.”

I don’t respond.

Am I the one being selfish?

Suddenly, I feel that might be the case.

But I can no longer easily imagine living peacefully together as a family of four.

When Tenjō-san returns and turns off the lights, we quickly go to sleep.

Despite being in the same room with the person I like, I don’t feel excited at all.

On the contrary, I felt somewhat annoyed that Kaguya so easily shared a bed with Tenjō-san.

Even if they are the same sex, Kaguya, you’re being unfair.

And with that, my body, which had stayed up all night, fell asleep as soon as I lay down.