The feelings that Wakana had always kept in her heart were finally uttered.
Even though she had tried to suppress it, in the end, she said those words.
Yes, she knew that it was impossible between them, especially when Nifuji had a lover, and he even treated her like a friend, but somehow, in the end, she blurted it.
Still, when she realized what had happened, her face quickly turned pale as she was afraid of the consequences of what might happen after she confessed her feelings.
"I-I am sorry, Nifuji-san!"
"Why did you apologize?" Nifuji looked at Wakana, who quickly lowered her head in confusion.
"I-I have troubled you, so please forget it..."
Yup, it was better to forget about that confession, as she knew that she had troubled him.
Nifuji had a woman already, and she was just fine to stay by his side. More importantly, was she fit to be by his side?
Unlike others, who worked for a famous company or were even a famous writer, she was not.
She was just a laundry owner.
The world is a realistic place.
It wasn't like a Cinderella story where she got the help of the fairy and gained the heart of the prince.
This was a reality, and because of that, instead of dreamingabout something that was impossible, it was better that she—
"....."
The world suddenly stunned, still, everything stopped, as she realized that she had been kissed.
Her lips, which had never tasted the sensation of kissing, felt it for the first time.
Was this kissing?
She felt a jolt of electricity, feeling a sensation that she had never thought would be possible, yet soon, that feeling vanished, as he pulled away, making her long and even disappointed, as this feeling was just so short, but... now, she had to face the consequences of her confession.
"Have you calmed down?"
"Ah, um, yes!"
Nifuji sighed inwardly, thinking that everyone, whether they were male or female, was the same when they had fallen. They were just too hasty, or even impatient, to blurt out their feelings.
Couldn't she just endure it and stay like always?
While he knew that he asked for something unfair or even impossible, he just didn't know how to handle this situation, as he knew that he was more or less happy to be confessed to by Wakana.
She might be only a laundry shop owner, but even so, she was beautiful and the sweetheart of everyone in the neighborhood.
Yet, even if she could only be the beautiful dream of most men in this world, she gave herself to him so easily, which made him feel conflicted. Despite knowing that he had girlfriends and telling her that he was a scumbag, her feelings didn't change, which made him wonder why they were just so hasty at making their decisions.
Based on logic alone, it was better for them to be with someone else, who could give them everything, but in the emotions, it was the unknown and unpredictable, so when he faced Wakana's confession, he replied, "Thank you, Wakana. I am happy to hear your confessions, but as you know, I have a girlfriend."
"I-I know that...." Wakana took a deep breath, as she said, "I have never thought to be with you, since I am not... fit to stand right on your side, but... I am glad that I can confess to you and kiss like that..."
"No, I mean I have a lot of them."
"..." Wakana.
"The girlfriends, I mean."
"..." Wakana.
"H-How much?"
"..."
Was that the question that she should have asked?
"There should be ten."
"...." Wakana.
Yup, ten women.
The author had put a number on each of those chapters where Nifuji conquered the women, but he knew well that there were ten heroines, so if Wakana also joined in, there were 11 of them.
Was it a lot?
Naturally, it was the same number as the football player.
So, would his harem increase to the number of the football players?
Who was he?
The ultimate player who could handle eleven women at the same time?
However, he had to say that he was living the dream of every man, as he could get many types of women that everyone could only dream of, from a coworker, a secretary, a neighbor, a university student, a cosplayer, and even a laundry business owner!
So, what next?
MILF? GILF? and many others?
Nifuji didn't know, but for one thing, even if he had decided to admit that he was a scumbag, he needed to remind Wakana first. "I am like this, and frankly, I am afraid that I can't be by your side all the time, so—"
Instead of hesitating, Wakana kissed his lips directly, stunning him directly, but he didn't push her away, as she parted away soon before looking at him and asking, "So, I can stay with you, right?"
"...you are okay with this?"
"Yes." Wakana nodded. "I am fine."
She had never thought of being his wife, since while it was warm, she knew that it was just out of the question, especially when Nifuji had his own lover, and at the same time, she also knew that she didn't think that she could stand in front of everyone with him.
She knew well that Nifuji, despite how he looked, contained an ambition, something that drove a man to seek further, better, like how a hunter, the alpha, who sought to become the best.
To stand by his side meant that she would support him and also understand his pressure.
She understood herself better, and she knew that, while it might be okay in the short term, in the long term, she might not be able to take it, so instead of trying to be someone that she couldn't be, she decided to become his safe harbor.
When Nifuji was tired of the ocean storm, he would rest at her place, as she comforted him.
It might be unfair, and she might appear like a convenient woman, yet it was fine, and she knew well that he would treasure her.
So, when all of the hesitations vanished, she could see his eyes that started to change, making her shy, yet eager.
As their eyes met, and her resolve was made, she nodded softly as she closed her eyes.
Nifuji didn't make a move immediately, but observed Wakana's beautiful face, long, silky hair, and supple, womanly body. Everything about her seemed to be enhanced, and her natural charm also quickly became lewd, tempting him, so he took a deep breath and took her lips again.
Sweet and warm.
His large palm was on her body, caressing her like the most precious treasure, yet his tongue danced wildly, teaching her the immoral knowledge that Wakana learned for the first time as his erection grew larger and firmer. Wakana's arousal was also high, but her shame quickly stopped him from doing further.
"Up, let's go to my room."
"..."
Nifuji was silent for a moment before he carried her in his arms.
"Kyaa~!"
Wakana was startled, but she clung to him tightly, then relaxed, as she grabbed him tightly, knowing that she had someone that she could rely on, yet when all the break was released, she knew well that she had to close her shop for a bit, as she knew that she couldn't walk for the entire day.