I’m a Shy Loner and I Was Confessed to by a Beautiful Girl Who Has All the Boys in School Smitten, but It Turned Out to Be a ‘Fake Confession,’ So I Politely Declined. As a Result, I Ended Up Learning About Her Hidden Side and She Started to Cling to Me

After school, I’m going to make a “fake confession” to a certain boy on this rooftop.

I, Kurogami Nene, am the idol of this school. I take pride in the fact that all the boys are smitten with me.

Really, men are so stupid.

Just a little soft touch, some flirty behavior, and a manipulative smile, and they’re completely hooked.

Everyone is captivated by me.

Yes, there’s no man in this school who can resist my smile.

But being popular has its own set of challenges.

It’s the creepy guys who mistake my friendliness for something more and push their way into my life.

If it’s just confessions, that’s fine. I get confessed to almost every day, and it’s annoying, but it’s part of the job description of being popular.

But Kameda Daiki from my class is really unbearable.

What’s his deal? He’s the basketball ace and maybe popular, but he’s too familiar, too close, and just plain annoying.

He’s an obnoxious extrovert and his attitude of “She’s already my girl” is absolutely intolerable.

“Is Kurogami-san going to date Daiki-kun after all?”

When I heard such rumors, I was so angry I almost kicked the wall. Moreover, I became the enemy of the girls who like Kameda.

He already has a girlfriend anyway. (He’s cheating on five girls.)

Frankly, being liked by him brings no benefits.

So, I decided to get a boyfriend.

That way, the prideful Kameda would move on to another girl. He probably sees me as a “trophy,” given that I’m the girl every boy in school is infatuated with.

The person I’ve chosen for this is a boy in my class, “Sato Jubei.”

He’s a loner, socially awkward, and seems timid enough not to make a move on me.

I definitely won’t go on dates, kiss, or do anything intimate, but I can at least let him hold my hand and walk home together.

I should let him have a little dream, right?

Once it becomes widely known that I have a boyfriend, and I confirm that Kameda has moved on to another girl, breaking up with Sato will be no problem.

Thinking about this, Sato Jubei arrived.

Sato looked nervous, taking off his glasses like an idiot. It’s really comical.

Well, a guaranteed successful confession is boring, so let’s get it over with.

We made some small talk, set the mood, and then, with the face of a “girl in love,” I said,

“Sato-kun, I like you. Will you be my boyfriend?”

Well, I already know the answer, but—

“Sorry.”

…What?

“What do you mean?”

I was bewildered, my mind went blank.

Sorry? What does that mean? What’s happening?

“Uh, I’m really happy that Kurogami-san likes me. But I can’t reciprocate your feelings. I must respectfully decline your confession.”

The words I’ve always used to reject countless boys were just used on me by Sato of all people.

Wait, did I just get rejected by a loner like him?

Me?

WHAT!?

“Well, then, I’ll be going…”

“Wait!”

I grabbed Sato’s hand as he tried to leave.

It’s not over yet… this can’t be the end.

Unbelievable as it is, I’ve just been rejected by this guy.

Then, now!! I’ll make him fall for me this very moment!

I’m the girl who captivated the entire school, so one guy should be a piece of cake.

I moved closer to Sato.

“Uh, Kurogami…san?”

I cornered the retreating Sato, pinning him against the wall.

“Jubei-kun, I’ve caught you.”

I pressed my body against his.

“Do you… dislike me, Jubei-kun?”

I stared into Sato’s eyes, initiating the killer five-second eye contact technique. Every guy I’ve used this on has fallen for me.

And now, adding a level of physical closeness I’ve never tried before.

Men like this kind of thing, right?

“Uh, sorry, you’re a bit too close…”

What!? Why that annoyed look!? This is no joke!

I kept my irritation in check and pressed on.

“Why not? I really, really like you, you know?”

Begging him, Sato looked away and seemed to think hard.

“Uh, you’re just not my type.”

“What!?”

“Ah, sorry! Sorry!!”

Damn it! I inadvertently let my true feelings slip.

No choice… I didn’t want to do this, but I have to deploy my last resort!

I undid the second and third buttons, showing off my cleavage and pink underwear, and grabbed Sato’s right hand, pressing it against my chest.

“If you date me, you can do whatever you want with my body, you know?”

How about that!? This is so embarrassing I feel like my head is going to explode, but surely he’ll…

“It’s… harder than I thought.”

Hard!? Of course it is, I’m wearing a bra! Are you kidding me!?

“Uh, Kurogami-san, you should save this kind of thing for someone you really like…”

Shut up!! Don’t lecture me while you’re touching my chest!!

“Uh, uhuhuhu…”

Tears of frustration and humiliation started flowing.

“You idiot, Jubei-kun!”

I buttoned up, let him see my tears, and stormed off the rooftop.

I ran down the stairs, stopped, and looked back.

Why isn’t he following me!? Isn’t that what people usually do!? What’s wrong with that loner!?

Ah, forget it. Expecting action from a loner was a mistake.

I can’t stand it. Just thinking about his face makes me furious.

This is the first time I’ve ever felt so humiliated!

I hate it, I hate it, I HATE IT!

…To vent my frustration, I left the school.