When the Introverted Me Got Surrounded by S-Tier Beauties After a Seat Change, a Secret Relationship Began Ebook Bonus

E-book Bonus: Newly Written Short Story 'An Intimate Time With Rui After Her Club Activities'

I’m usually the first one out the door the moment the final bell rings, but today, a new light novel had me completely hooked, and I couldn’t resist holing up in the library to finish it.

"Phew… Finally finished."

By the time I closed the book, the evening sky had already bled from a sunset orange to the deep blue of twilight. I gazed up blankly, basking in the afterglow of the story.

To think… the flat-chested heroine I was rooting for wasn't even the daughter of her ridiculously stacked mother.

I should’ve seen it coming the moment I saw how busty the mom was… Izumiya Ryouta, you’ve been careless.

"Oh, Ryouta-kun?"

"Hm?"

A voice called out from behind. When I turned, I saw a girl whose beauty shone even in the evening gloom—Kuroki Rui.

"Are you just leaving now?" she asked, a hint of amusement in her voice. "You're out pretty late for someone in the go-home-early club."

"Wh-What's it to you? Is it a crime for a go-home-early club member to stay out this late?"

"I didn't say that, silly~" she giggled. "It's just, this means we have a chance to walk home at the same time. My club just ended, so… wanna walk together?"

"W-Well… I don't mind."

"Fufu, thanks, Ryouta-kun."

Kuroki smiled softly and fell into step beside me. She thanked me, but if anything, I was the one who should feel honored to be walking home with the Kuroki Rui…

"You know," I started, "if you're seen walking home with a guy like me, people are going to get the wrong idea. Are you sure about this?"

"The wrong idea…? You mean, like we're dating?"

"W-Well, yeah, something like that."

"Hmm. Let me ask you this, then," she said, her eyes meeting mine. "Would you hate it if people thought you were dating me, Ryouta-kun?"

"Eh, me? Well, I'd be… honestly happy if people thought I was dating a beautiful girl like you, Kuroki, but."

"But?"

"…I-It's just, I'm not good enough for you! A gorgeous girl like you, Kuroki, should be with a guy who's worthy of her!"

As I said it with all the sincerity I could muster, Kuroki's eyes narrowed, and she suddenly pinched my cheek.

"Ow-ow-ow, what was that for?!"

"Who I choose to date has nothing to do with my 'perfect image,' you know? In fact, I'd say you're an indispensable part of it, Ryouta-kun."

"There you go again, saying things to lead me on… Ah, Kuroki, a bike's coming up from behind."

I was on the side closer to the road and saw the faint light of a bicycle approaching from behind her. Acting on reflex, I pulled her arm toward me.

Caught by surprise, Kuroki's body jolted. She stumbled, leaning into me… and then!

Before I knew it, she was facing me, her hands pressed against my chest, our bodies flush against each other.

Wh-wh-wh-what is happening?! I just thought she should move over a little, so I pulled her, that's all!

"S-Sorry, Kuroki! It's just, I have this habit of doing this when I'm walking with my sister or Tanaka!"

"…Don't."

"R-Right! I'll be more careful from now on! I'm really sorry!"

"That's not what I mean…" she murmured, her voice muffled against my shirt. "You can't do this with any other girls. Got it?"

"Eh…?"

"Got it?" she insisted, looking up at me.

"Ah, y-yes!"

I didn't really get it, but even in the dim light, I could see her face was bright red.

Why she was so red…? 

I still have no idea.

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