Escape Galge - Chapter 7.5

Chapter7 The True Heart[Part 5]

Kii.

As I make preparations in the empty classroom to return home, the backdoor opens.
Somehow or the other, Id an inkling hell appear today.
Well, even though I saytoday, he ends up appearingeveryday.
Its just, I feel thatsomethingis different from usual.

Hearing Kagurazaka Mamorus voice thats more driven than usual, I turn around and

Wh-whats up with that!

Both sides of his well-chiselled and pretty face have turned red.
What faintly seem like handprints are on them.

Huh, its still red? W-well, pay it no mind.
Ookay

Even if you ask me to pay it no mind, itll enter my field of vision when we talk so Iwillpay it mind!
I wonder if its related to the capturable characters taking turns to turn up and leaving mysterious remarks before departing.

The only girl I want to get along well with is Kii alone. Thats why I came to do it properly.
Properly?
Please listen to me, Kii.

Just as the thought thathe sure is looking this way with strangely solemn eyescrosses my mind, he catches hold of both my hands.
Eh? Like I said, what is it?

The real me is a plain, from the sticks, bad at getting the point, unskillful and lame guy. Thats why I got on my high horse. Not looking at my surroundings, not thinking of peoples feelings and only prioritising my own enjoyment But after being rejected by Kii, I noticed. The foolish me and the real me.

Perhapsthe real mehes talking about refers to his previous life.
As far as I know, the current Kagurazaka Mamoru isnt from the sticks and he doesnt appear lame outwardly.
Neither does he give the impression of being bad at getting the point.

His mien as he frantically attempts to speak while looking down repeatedly, may come across as one of repentance.

I became able to face myself, and also came to think deeply about Kii. Sure enough, I was happy when Kii smiled. I grew to want more; it was totally not enough. Yet you stopped smiling at me. Even though your showed your smile to other guys. I couldnt bear that. I want to monopolise Kiis smile.

He puts strength in the two hands that hold mine. Theyre hot.
He may be nervous; I can feel some slight trembling.

I like Kii. Id like Kii to look at me. Thats why ple-please go out with me!

This is, the thing known as aconfession, isnt it?
The request for companionship between men and women,thatconfession
Its theconfessionthat I once tried to give Kagurazaka Mamoru, right?

Why?

Even though I said such cold words.
I shouldve been completelyuncute
Not understanding the reason, I look at him in a daze. Hes looking at me with a face clearly redder than before.
He doesnt appear to be joking.
Hes seriously, confessing to me?

Could it be that he told the other capturable characters that he was going to confess to me?
And thus they came over to me?
For him to do that was that how serious he is?
Did it meant that hed thrown away his harem and chose me?

The instant I think that, I feel my body temperature increasing at once.
My face is hot and something hot is also filling my heart.

Dont tell me Im, happy?

Even as I come to a standstill, his serious gaze remains directed at me.
Honestly, I want to escape.
Im unable to comprehend how this development came about.
But

I shouldnt escape.
Kagurazaka Mamoru, came all this way.
Nah, its possible that he has some hidden intention, my current thoughts may just the product of me muddling my eyes with wishful thinking, but

I can believe him this timeI think.
Theres a possibility that my judgment is erroneous but because I think that I can believe him I should face him too.
And convey them, my feelings, properly.

Im nervous.
More so than the time when my hair was in twin tails and I tried to confess.
Taking a deep breath, I adjust my breathing and open my mouth.

I am sorry.

This time, its senpais turn to stiffen.

Eh.

His eyes are wider than before.
Were my words unexpected?
I continue speaking while looking at those eyes.
I must state it clearly.

I have, yet to trust you.

I speak while untwining my hands that are gripped.
As I try to take a step back in order to also distance myself, he firmly catches hold of my arms.

I know Kii noticed how I purposely behaved in a way that gave girls expectations. So because I like Kii, Im saying that Ill stop such behaviour so!

A jittery and panicky facial expression projects before me.
I know what hes trying to get at, I know that.
The response I gave wasbecauseI knew.

What I cannot trust, is not that. Of course that is important too, but

Perhaps he didnt hear a single word of mine; the strength he holds my arms with increases and I feel that the distance between us has reduced.

In the first place, I do not really know the true senpai. I am unable to date someone like that. Therefore please teach me about yourself. Please learn about me too. This discussion comes after that.

Honestly speaking, there isnt much hatred left anymore.
Smouldering anger still remains but I now hold a favourable impression that can suppress that.
However even so, Im unable to immediately give myself up.

That is definitelyobstinacy.
The obstinacy of the obstinate me.
As if Id let myself get captured immediately.
Its revenge in a way.

Kii
When we are able to see each other a little more, if you think that you still like me then please let me hear the words from just now once again. Of course, I do not know how I will reply but If you are able, try and capture me.

Do it if you dare.
Instead of voicing it out, I pack it into my grin.

Senpai stiffens as he looks at me.
Hes seemingly speechless for time blankly flows on.

I got it. Ill raise my levels until then.

I wonder if my intention was transmitted?
Kagurazaka Mamoru also resolutely gives a broad smile.
He seems slightly lonely though.
I think thats fine.
Since that day the feather fell, weve started over from the beginning.

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