Can I Still Be Your Heroine Even Though I'm Your Teacher?-Chapter 2Volume 1 .9 - Interlude - Jet Coaster Romance

Interlude 2

Jet Coaster Romance

“Ah, this must be what they call to be won over by someone’s cooking.”

Returning from the room next door to my own room, 103, I lay down on the bed.

Resting both hands on my satisfied stomach, I felt a gentle sense of happiness.

It was my fourth time eating at his place, and it was already becoming something I couldn’t do without.

“Somehow, it feels like he’s the older one.”

Yuunagi-kun, who welcomed me, had prepared dinner according to our Neighbor Agreement.

A delicious dinner with a well-thought-out nutritional balance.

I’m very grateful for the fish dish, which I wouldn’t eat unless I made some effort.

The quality of his first attempt exceeded my expectations, and I was very satisfied.

When I checked the time on my smartphone as I was leaving, it was much later than I had thought.

Normally, I would have already been fast asleep by now.

“I guess I got relaxed in next door for quite a while.”

I’m not usually comfortable eating with someone I’m not close with.

After finishing the meal, I should have left, but instead, we ended up chatting while watching TV.

His room is so comfortable.

Despite having the same layout, I feel much more at ease there than in my own room.

Strange things do happen.

“Since I started eating with Yuunagi-kun, I’ve felt a bit more at ease.”

Beyond the physical help with housework, it’s made me feel lighter mentally.

“Maybe this is what it’s like to live together with someone else.”

Just spending time together in his room felt surprisingly fun.

“No-no, he’s a student and of the opposite sex!”

I immediately denied the thought.

He’s wiser and more composed than I was at his age, making me almost forget he’s younger.

Yuunagi-kun is also a good listener, so I end up doing most of the talking. I guess I feel refreshed by having someone to talk to while eating.

“I wonder if a normal man and woman would start dating after visiting each other’s houses like this…”

Lying in bed and staring at the ceiling, I feel my face getting hotter with each word.

I writhe on the bed.

“Snap out of it! You’re being too careless, Reiyu Tenjō! Even if you have no experience in love, remember, he’s younger and, moreover, a student of yours! Don’t get carried away with your fantasies!”

As I started berating myself, all my repressed feelings burst out.

“Besides, he’s too perfect! Waiting for me to come home with dinner ready, wearing an apron? That’s too diligent. Is he a loyal dog or what!?”

Here I am, trying to hide my nervousness by forcing myself to be excited and even buying things for both of us to keep the conversation going.

I intended to show some adult composure when I went to his room, but before I knew it, I was the one being healed.

“I’d hate it if he saw right through me…”

Feeling like I’m being played in the palm of a younger boy’s hand is incredibly embarrassing.

“If this is what love is, it’s happening too fast for me.”

It’s like I’ve been put on a jet coaster without a safety bar.

I don’t even know where it’s heading, and it’s departing without giving me time to prepare

Even though we knew each other as teacher and student, what exactly is our relationship, coming and going to each other’s homes and having meals together?

Unable to find an answer myself, I ended up calling a friend as usual.

Unfortunately, I got no response today.

“It’s all your fault for telling me to be more assertive, and now look what’s happened…”

Just because I shared something with my neighbor, my life has changed drastically.

At school and at home, a boy named Yuunagi Nishiki is close to me.

And when he’s close, I can’t help but be conscious of him.

“No good, I need a change of mood! I’ll hang up my swimsuit, take a shower, and prepare for class!”

When I got up from the bed, it was past eleven at night.

After hanging up my competitive swimsuit that I wore for today’s club activities, I head to the bathroom.

I really wanted to soak in the tub, but I settled for a shower.

After freshening up and changing into pajamas, I drank some water and picked up the hairdryer.

Drying long hair takes time and can be bothersome.

If I slack off, my hair gets damaged, which lowers my spirits, so as a matter of pride for a girl, I can’t cut corners here.

After drying my hair, I thought I saw a black shadow moving in the corner of my vision.

“Kyaaaaaa───────!?”

Instantly, the silhouette of that black, hated presence flashed across my mind, and I let out a loud scream.

I quickly covered my mouth with both hands, trying to suppress the noise, and hastily expelled the dark image from my mind.

Squinting fearfully, I checked the floor and corners of the room, but there was no sign of anything.

“It’s a mistake! Yes, definitely just a mistake!”

I kept desperately praying that nothing would happen.

Then the room’s intercom rang.

“Could it be Yuunagi-kun?”

I couldn’t think of anyone else visiting at this late hour.

Just in case, I put on a cardigan and headed to the entrance.

Killing my presence, I peeked through the door’s peephole, and sure enough, he was standing there.

I opened the door.

“What’s wrong, Yuunagi-kun, at this hour?”

“I thought I heard something like a scream from Tenjō-san. Are you okay?”

“Don’t worry, I was just a little startled. Thanks for coming all the way here.”

“Neighbor Agreement Clause 2: In times of trouble, we help each other without hesitation. It’s fine.”

“…You came before I even asked for help.”

It’s nice to think that someone cares about you.

“I was worried you might be crying again.”

Yuunagi-kun brushed it off with a joke as if to say not to worry.

“Sorry if I woke you up.”

“I was just doing my homework.”

“Ah, is it my fault that I’m keeping you up at night? “

“I’ve been staying up this late even before, so don’t misunderstand.”

“You won’t grow taller if you don’t sleep enough.”

“I think I’ve stopped growing in height by now.”

He smiled, yet he was a head taller than me.

Ah, I thought of him as a boy, but this makes me realize he’s indeed a man.

Suddenly, I felt embarrassed about my attire and pressed the front of my cardigan with my hands.

“Aren’t you going to sleep yet, Sensei?”

“I was thinking of preparing a little for tomorrow’s class.”

“You’re always working hard.”

He said, seemingly genuinely impressed.

“So are you.”

“Since I’m here, should I make some late-night snacks?”

“That’s tempting, but I’ll pass to avoid gaining weight. I appreciate your concern, though.”

“Then let’s both finish what we have to do and go to bed early.”

“Right, let’s do our best. See you tomorrow then. Good night.”

“Yes, good night.”

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I watched Yuunagi-kun return to his room and then closed my door.

I just barely managed to stop myself from grinning in front of him.

I honestly thought that it was not so bad to encourage each other like this.