Chapter 73: Is it a dream or reality?

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Translator: Soafp

Well, there’s no need to hide it from Katsuragi at this point.

I can only speak through hearsay about what Mayachan thinks about her treatment and why she hasn’t shown up to see me.

“…You haven’t met with Maya-chan?”

“Yeah. I haven’t felt the need to meet her either.”

“…Well, that’s true. It’s not a problem that can be resolved with just pretty words.”

Katsuragi seemed a bit uncomfortable, glanced at the glass of cold water in front of him, and then quickly finished it in one gulp.

If only the world could get by with just pretty words, wouldn’t that be wonderful? But we’ve tasted enough that pretty words are ultimately just that—pretty words.

That’s how I heard Mizuki’s condition from Katsuragi before.

After a while of Naoki’s death by stabbing, Mizuki was informed.

[…He was a fool to the end…]

That’s all she said.

Mizuki must have decided to move forward in her own way with Katsuragi by her side, but will Katsuragi and Mizuki be able to live happily without any hard feelings? It’s impossible.

That’s why Mizuki settled it with a word, and Katsuragi didn’t touch on Naoki’s matter any further.

Of course, it’s dragging.

But even if it were explained in detail, it would certainly be inconvenient. Katsuragi’s feelings are only understood by Katsuragi himself.

What I understand is that anger consumes energy intensely and tires you out. As a result, if you get angry to the end, you get tired to the end, and you want to be deceived by the visible happiness now, that’s human nature.

“Katsuragi… are you happy now?”

So, it’s inevitable to ask a question like that, tinged with concern for a close friend, from experience.

“…Thanks for worrying about me.”

“I don’t have the luxury for that right now. I just asked because I was curious.”

“…At least I’m not rock bottom. But it’s like a small blessing in a sea of misfortune.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“I dunno, even I don’t know what I’m saying.”

Katsuragi’s wry smile made him look surprisingly handsome.

Well, whatever. What happiness is isn’t something decided by others.

As I told you before, overwrite Mizuki, who was tainted by Naoki, with even more c*m inside her.

…Even if she can’t conceive new life anymore.

“…Sorry to keep you waiting. Here’s your Mandheling.”

After a short pause, the coffee the waitress brought as ordered tasted more bitter on my tongue than usual.

“…It’s unusual for Kazunari to put sugar in his coffee.”

So unconsciously.

Katsuragi pointed it out, and I was taken aback myself.

“…Isn’t it fine? Sometimes I crave sweetness. I’ve been devoid of it until now.”

“Well, tastes change as you live. It’s okay once in a while. By the way, is Mari doing well?”

“…You don’t even know that about your own sibling?”

“Sorry, I’m hardly ever home. I hope she’s become a bit brighter, though, as an older brother.”

“…I’ll tell her since we’re planning to hang out together tomorrow.”

“Call it a date.”

“…”

After that incident, I’ve spent more time with Katsuragi’s sister, Mari-san.