"Fujimiya-kun, can I continue practicing guitar with you this afternoon?"
"Senpai, I usually go on a date in the afternoon and accompany a girl,"
"Yes… I'm sorry, I forgot that Akira-kun has his own things to do." Shiromeguri Meguri apologized, flustered.
"Actually, it's okay for me to practice guitar with you. As long as you take me to where you live and provide me with dinner, I will agree."
"G-Go… go to where I live?" Meguri's face turned red instantly.
She actually lived in an ordinary old apartment. If she brought Akira home, the landlady would definitely see it. Then her parents would find out. After all, the landlady had also been her parents' are landlord, and her parents had even met in that very same apartment when they were younger.
"If Senpai doesn't agree, forget it." Akira didn't dwell on the matter. He closed the guitar case casually, ready to leave.
"...I do!" Meguri said hurriedly when she saw Akira turning to leave.
Akira paused at the door.
Then, instead of leaving, he suddenly turned back, walked slowly toward Meguri.
Meguri thought Akira was going to do something bold, as she shyly took two steps back and ended up falling down on the sofa.
Seeing her reaction, Akira reached out his hand and gently lifted Meguri's chin.
Meguri looked at him with a flushed face, unable to tell if she should refuse or accept.
Akira leaned in closer, inch by inch.
Meguri subconsciously closed her eyes.
"Senpai, you're so cute."
The soft voice echoed by her ear.
Meguri opened her eyes in surprise— to see Akira was right in front of her, smiling as he withdrew his hand.
It took her a second to realize that he had only wanted to see her shy reaction… and she had completely fallen for it.
Thinking of this, her face turned even redder, and she didn't dare to look at Akira in his eyes.
"Senpai, don't make that kind of face, the reason I didn't kiss you is because I already have several girlfriends. If I acted on my impulses with Senpai, I would have to take responsibility—otherwise, it would just make you sad. So, if Senpai Meguri agrees, I'll kiss you and If Senpai disagrees, I will never do anything that crosses the line."
Akira chuckled lightly, as he walked towards the door.
"I…" Meguri raised her head, about to reply—
—but Akira had already left the Student Council office.
She stared at the closed door, her heartbeat echoing loudly in her chest, her face burning red.
….
Afternoon classes.
During class, Meguri couldn't concentrate at all. Her mind kept wandering back to the lunch break.
The moment class ended, she took out her phone. Her fingers trembled slightly as she typed a question into the search bar.
Her search query:
"I met a very handsome boy and I have a crush on him, but he has a girlfriend and I have no experience in love. Should I pursue a further relationship with him?"
There were many similar questions online.
Some comments were supportive, some weren't.
Those who supported it wrote:
"Love is free. Don't give up just because someone else is there. Be brave."
"Fight for the person you love, or you'll regret it forever."
Those who opposed it wrote:
"If he already has a girlfriend, don't interfere."
"You might ruin someone else's relationship and still lose him."
After reading through dozens of comments, Meguri felt even more confused.
Just when she was about to closed it, she saw a special reply.
The poster's name was Love Master.
The reply didn't support nor oppose—it took a third position.
"If you like someone, even if they have a girlfriend, you should still fight for him. As long as you don't break them up and try to convince his girlfriend, it's fine for the three of you to be together."
The comments underneath were all question marks and question about if that person was really sane.
While, other were in disagreement about the comment, Meguri felt as if a bright ray of light had pierced the clouds for her.
Yes… as long as she didn't try to break them up…
But persuade his girlfriend to accept her too?
No way! There was no way she could convince Yukinoshita Yukino…
Wait—
Meguri suddenly remembered what Yukinoshita said when she sent her to Hoshiyuu Agency.
Yukinoshita didn't seem to mind that other girls were around Akira…
If that was the case…
Did she already have Yukinoshita's permission?
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Her heartbeat sped up.
After hesitating for a long time, Meguri decided to send a send friend request with a private message to this so-called Love Master.
She typed:
"I think I've fallen in love with a junior. He has a girlfriend, but his girlfriend doesn't seem to mind other girls around him. Should I develop a further relationship with him?"
{T/N: Girl...you are brave }
A few minutes later, just as she was about to put away her phone, a reply came.
"I read your message. If you really like someone, you should be brave.
The important part is whether you want a long-term relationship or just to experience love.
If you want a long-term partner, you need to face his girlfriend directly.
If you just want a relationship and don't expect him to take responsibility, then it's very simple.
No one can stop you from expressing your love.
Even if you're discovered, you can always escape safely.
Also, you must know what kind of person the boy is.
If he's a bad guy, I don't recommend it.
If he's a reliable, and gentle man, then you can try."
After reading the whole thing, Meguri felt relieved.
Akira… he felt like a reliable, gentle boy.
So—
"Thank you, Love Master. I understand."
Another reply arrived almost immediately.
"You're welcome. If you have any love-related questions, ask me anytime. I'm a love guru with rich experience. I've guided many girls, and their relationships went smoothly."
Meguri looked at the message with admiration.
She thanked her again before the class bell rang.
The confusion in her eyes was gone.
She had made up her mind.
She had never experienced love before. Maybe meeting Akira was fate.
When she entered university, she wouldn't chase him anymore. She wouldn't disturb Akira and Yukinoshita's relationship.
But right now… she wanted to experience love.
If she went to university without ever dating anyone, she would be laughed at.
While she still had time…
She wanted Akira to teach her what love was.
…
Isshiki Iroha's class.
Iroha sat at her desk with a bright smile.
She hadn't expected that someone would actually come to her for love advice.
{T/N: So you are the culprit}
As a "Love Master"—despite just having started her first real relationship with Akira—she felt her level was already high enough to guide inexperienced girls.
She was answering the question, simply for fun. And the person messaging her seemed like the type who wouldn't ask anyone else in real life.
'She must be someone like Senpai Meguri,' Iroha thought to herself. 'Someone who won't discuss this kind of topic with friends.'
{T/N: Don't ask me how she knows}
She didn't expect her words to influence anyone seriously.
Especially the part:
"If he's a bad guy, don't date him."
And—
"If he's gentle and reliable, try it."
In her mind, Akira was exactly that gentle and reliable boy.
…
Sobu College—After last class ended,
When Akira entered the Student Council office, the first thing he saw was Meguri playing her guitar.
The moment she saw him, she quickly stopped.
They didn't talk much as he took his new guitar from the table, placed it into its case, and slung it over his shoulder. Meguri carefully handled her old guitar—the one she treasured dearly.
They packed their things and left the room together.
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Downstairs—
Walking down the corridor, Akira saw the Yukinoshita family car leaving school grounds.
Yuigahama Yui would be going home this afternoon.
Isshiki Iroha had been told beforehand that Akira had no time to accompany her today, so she had already gone home alone.
….
After leaving the college, they walked for a few minutes in the opposite direction of Sakurasou.
When, they finally reach the place.
Akira finally saw Meguri's apartment.
It was simple— Six single rooms in total.
The landlady lived on the first floor—While, Meguri lived in the innermost room on the second floor.
The landlady only rented to students or people with stable jobs.
According to her—
Students represented the future.
Workers represented effort.
Both deserved support.
Most people came to this place, because the rent was very cheap—only 70% compared to normal apartment in Chiba.
Every year, former residents returned to visit the landlady. Many were now white-collar workers or wealthy people.
Meguri's parents themselves had once lived here when they first came to Chiba.
As Akira and Meguri stood in front of the modest apartment building, the dim hallway lights flickered on.
Their shadows overlapped faintly.
Meguri held her guitar tightly, her heart beating faster than it ever had during student council duties.
"Fujimiya-kun… welcome to my home."
Her voice trembled, as she open the door.
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