NTR Kousuke

Chapter 52

Fufufu! I kissed Kousuke-kun!

My first kiss!

Just until the end of July, I was a chubby introvert... and honestly, I'm still kind of an introvert now.

Living in the corner of the classroom, but that was fine with me.

After confessing to Kuzu-kun, getting rejected, and venting to Kousuke-kun, I changed.

I was made to run like a literal workhorse, boot camp, self-control. Days of pure hell.

But, I achieved my goal.

Now, I just have to maintain this state until the beauty contest, and at the end of the cultural festival, I'll tell Kousuke-kun!

...Maintaining it is tough, though...

I haven't gone overboard except for that crepe the other day, but...

This seems to be my limit, sticking to weight loss, low-sugar, high-protein meals, yet my weight is still 52kg.

I'm drinking plenty of water, so that's probably why.

But drinking water to boost metabolism is basic, so I can't cut back on water until the very last moment.

As expected, I guess.

With just one week left, I'm thinking, "Just a little more!" but it's tough and painful.

I want to see Kousuke-kun. Even though I declared I wouldn't see him for a week, I already miss him, want him to listen to my complaints, and want to lean on him.

I keep telling myself this is the time to hold it in, but all I'm accumulating is stress!

Anyway, the cultural festival is this weekend, and quite a few people are peeking into our classroom.

I'm feeling sluggish from the diet, and since Osada-san instructed me to avoid standing out, I often sleep slumped over my desk, but I can still feel the stares.

I decided to ask Osada-san outright,

"Hey, Osada-san. Lately, a lot of people have been peeking into the classroom, haven't they?"

Osada-san nodded,

Osada: "Well, with the cultural festival so close, they're probably curious about what we're doing. Especially since our class is running a maid café, we stand out."

Ahh, that makes sense. I'm convinced.

"I see. That's true."

Nodding along, I'm then hit with something shocking,

Osada: "Also, they're coming to see Yukaricchi, you know? That's it."

"Eeeeh?!"

Osada-san gives me a look like, "You really don't get it, do you?" while saying,

Osada: "They want to catch a glimpse of the mysterious beauty (lol) rumored to be in the beauty contest! You feel the stares, don't you?"

That's true! I do feel the stares. But I thought it was because I look suspicious with this black, messy wig.

But, why?

Osada: "Well, when we showed the PV to the whole class the other day, we let the boys see it, didn't we?"

I'm shocked as I respond,

"B-But, didn't Osada-san strictly order everyone to keep quiet about it?"

Osada: "Even if you tell people to keep quiet, they talk. In fact, it makes them want to talk more."

Huh? Then why?

Osada-san looks at me with an expression like, "What can you do?" and says,

Osada: "Listen, the current Yukaricchi is super cute! And it's a secret! People want to talk about it! But soon, it'll be revealed anyway."

"If it's going to be revealed, shouldn't they just stay quiet until then, or wouldn't it spread even more?"

Osada: "Once it's revealed, that info loses its value, right? But if it leaks early, people might trace the source of the rumor... Still, people want to share secrets they know! That's why it happens at this timing."

"Is that how it works?"

Osada: "That's how it is. They leak the secret to a few, asking, 'Did you know?' Even though the info will be meaningless once the beauty contest entries are announced. But right now, it's a hot topic that Class 6 has a secret weapon in the contest. I've put my foot down, so it won't spread fully. But those who hear about it are super curious, right? Like, 'Who is she?'"

"Then why keep it a secret if it's going to get out anyway?"

Osada-san smirks a little smugly,

Osada: "If it were completely secret, it'd be a shock, but no one would know about it. By leaking it just enough to make it a 'known by some' thing, we can build interest beforehand. The beauty contest isn't just about looks, right?"

I'm stunned. She's thought this far ahead?!

Shiver, Osada-san is really scary.

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Osada: "But, you know, keeping it a secret was also for Yukaricchi's sake."

She probably can't hear it, but Osada-san mutters this toward Yukari's back.

Brr! A call comes in on my phone.

Watching Yukari's back as she walks away, Osada picks up the phone,

"Yes, yes... Yeah. As planned. Yeah, you're scary. Ahaha, don't worry, I'll keep my promise and make the introduction. But don't be too harsh, okay? Well, it depends on her, though. She's an honest girl who gets easily swayed."

Osada hangs up the phone, makes a tired face, and heads to the vending machine to buy a strawberry milk.

Osada: "I can't exactly drink sweet drinks in front of Yukaricchi, after all."

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