I no longer want to be a part of this triangle

[Kazuki's POV:]

I returned to my house by eleven. We decided to go on a date today around three and get to know each other better.

Seriously, whatever happened since yesterday, I need some time to register everything properly.

I can't even say that the incident yesterday in the gymnasium was the biggest one. After all, I ended up sleeping with a nearly stranger in a drunken state.

However, I no longer want to repent over the past. After talking to Kohana for a little while I realised she is a very sweet girl and someone who admires someone like me.

Such a silly girl.

The way she smiles makes her look quite vulnerable and innocent. Someone who can easily get fooled. However, considering she was living alone all her own, it would be unfair to call her unreliable.

*Click*

Inserting the password, I entered my house which was on the eighth floor of the apartment.

I rented this place since it was close to the school. Living with my father was a drag so I just changed my residence. Dad also supported my decision in the name of letting me grow up.

After entering my room, I froze up.

The place my eyes landed on was my bed, which was just opposite the entrance

There is a pink dolphin resting on the bed, which I have kept safely and dirt-free ever since Katori gave it to me last year. I have never taken care of something so much as I did that stuffed toy. I don't even like pink. However, it was the first thing she gave me so I couldn't help but keep it by my side all the time.

The pictures I had with Katori were all printed and added to my album, even though those kinds of pictures were something Katori clicked with others as well. And even that stuffed toy she gave me was because her bed was already quite full and she didn't want to throw it away.

"Haha~what a stupid guy I have been..." Thinking back on those instances, I couldn't help but laugh at myself.

I accept that I share several beautiful memories with her...but thinking closely, she has spent equally beautiful moments with Kohta as well. Then why was I clinging to them so dearly?

'It feels like Kohana-chan just enlightened me...' Feeling so treasured and being treated so kindly by Kohana-chan made me realise something. If you like someone, you cannot remain indecisive for long and surely cannot behave the same way with someone else.

If Katori liked any one of us, given she said she would announce her decision regarding dating during the graduation, then why did she offer equal attention to both I and Kohta?

I have never seen Kohana spending time with anyone else when she used to serve as a water boy. Given how beautiful she is, I thought she would be popular, but when she texted that she wouldn't be coming today, no one from the school replied to her or bothered to ask why. Except for one girl.

It tells that Kohana-chan never intended to be popular despite having that sweet and bubbly air around her.

I couldn't help but compare the two girls who have influenced me a lot. The difference was I slowly fell for Katori, but right now, I think I have already started liking Kohana.

Not because I slept with her or I have guilty feelings toward her...no, not at all.

It was the first time someone looked at me with those admiring eyes. Someone said that they respect me...it was the first time. Whenever I received a confession, it was because I looked good and was popular. But I felt Kohana-chan was different.

She...saw the real me.

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[Kohta's POV:]

Katori was quite in distress today.

I could see her looking at her phone quite frequently, and there was no doubt that she was checking if Kazuki had texted her.

She cares about the people who don't even respect her. I admire her for such kindness. However, sometimes it was better to leave such disrespectful people to stay alone and think about their life decisions.

"Katori." Hearing my voice, she yelped. Cute.

I held her hand and took her phone away—much to her surprise as she tried to extend her hand and grab it back. However, I was much taller than her to not even let her touch the phone again.

She pouted and glared at me with teary eyes, "Ko-kun...are you bullying me?"

"Consider it in whatever way you want but you ain't getting your phone for the whole day, got that?"

She blinked in shock and wanted to retort but I pushed my index finger against her soft lips before whispering, "Can't I have your attention just for today?"

My words brought a pause to her vigour as she stared at me dumbly. Did I say how adorable she looks?

After a moment of pause, she slowly nodded and said, "I will listen to you."

"Good." I smiled and ruffled her hair slightly—much to her annoyance.

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[Kazuki's POV:]

Around half past three I reached the place where we decided to meet. I was getting bored and had nothing to do so I thought I would buy some flowers for Kohana-chan.

However, the moment I reached the meeting point, I found a familiar figure already standing there.

And upon looking at her, I paused.

–TBC.

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A/N:- Why pause? Just go get her!