232 Believe in the Me Who Believes in You (1/2)

”There's no need to be so hard on yourself. You should have some more self-confidence, Miyamoto-san.” Seiji smiled gently. ”You’re actually quite a talented and cute girl.”

Kaho's eyes widened when he said this.

She was seeing his smile again. This was that same gentle and brilliant smile that seemed to exude light, just like last time.

She still remembered that scene as clearly as if it happened yesterday.

That impulse in her heart reached a boiling point.

”Harano-san, I…”

Her feelings came out through her throat, and she began speaking before she realized it.

‘No, this is no good. I have to say it! No matter what, I have to say it!’

”Miyamoto-san?” Seiji realized that Kaho’s expression was a little strange.

”Harano-san!” Kaho’s voice suddenly increased in volume. ”Please… please go out with me!!” Kaho shouted with an incredibly red face.

Everyone instantly fell silent.

Not only were Chiaki and the others shocked, even the bystanders had noticed this outburst and were looking in their direction.

Seiji and Kaho both remained silent for quite a while.

When Kaho noticed that Seiji’s expression froze over, she realized what she had said and felt as if a volcano was exploding within her!

Needless to say, Wakaba-san, Uehara-san, and the other two older ladies were looking at her in amazement, the bystanders were doing so as well, but the most important of all was Harano-san’s expression!

The handsome boy was obviously shocked.

What would his expression change into after?

Would it be an awkward one, or cold, or…

Kaho was unable to force herself to imagine it.

She wanted to explain, but was unable to say anything. She was unable to take it anymore.

Her body automatically started moving. She turned around, began running, and escaped!

”Wahh!!”

She cried as she ran off.

Seiji and the others were dumbstruck by this.

What was going on?

Seiji had never expected Miyamoto-san to suddenly confess in front of everyone or that she would suddenly run away.

He didn’t know how to react, but when he saw her crying as she ran away, he reflexively felt the urge to chase after her.

After all, he was worried. Although he didn’t understand what was going on, letting a girl leave in that condition seemed wrong to him!

Seiji glanced at Chiaki and the others.

Chiaki was the first to regain her senses. Seeing Seiji’s expression, she instantly understood his intention.

”Go after her, Seigo,” she said.

”I’m going.”

After letting Chiaki and the others know, he dashed off at top speed and chased after her.

Kaho was running with all her might.

When she stopped, she was panting heavily and covered with sweat. Rivulets of sweat dripped down her face.

Her entire body felt hot, and her mind was in chaos. She was unable to think—or perhaps it should be said that she didn’t want to think.

Kaho slowly walked forward. She had no clue where she currently was or where she was heading.

‘It’s over…’

Even though she didn’t want to dwell on it, the more she tried to not think about it, the more it ended up happening.

‘It’s over… I said something wrong to Harano-san… he misunderstood me… he’ll reject me… he’ll look down on me… he’ll think I’m a strange person…’

Kaho was emanating waves of negativity.

She looked zombie-like—her eyes had no life to them, she was staggering, and her entire aura was downcast.

‘As expected, someone like me shouldn’t have tried to come close to him…’

”Miyamoto-san.”

‘Someone like me... how could I be with him…’