I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

That's right, a man who is willing to be honest with his girlfriend is a truly responsible man!

"...No, you're still a scumbag!"

Ignoring the strange looks from others, Tenkuji Yu pressed his palm to his face and forcefully grabbed his hair, his expression resembling a mask of pain.

The thought that his alternate-dimensional counterpart had done such despicable things, and would likely do even worse things in the future, filled him with inexplicable anger. Waves of nausea surged up, and the more he thought about it, the more upset he became.

It's as if someone is using their appearance to deceive and swindle others, wantonly hurting them.

He couldn't claim to be a particularly virtuous person, and he knew that matters of the heart couldn't be generalized.

Regardless of who ends up getting hurt, that's their own business. Making unfounded comments is nothing but arrogance...

But the current situation is something he truly cannot accept from the bottom of his heart!

"If you really are 'Yuu Tenkuji,' then you should know just how much we cherish the people we love and who love us in return..."

Looking up at the clear blue sky, Tenkuji Yu murmured, as if he wanted to say it to that guy who didn't deserve to be called "Tenkuji Yu" as him.

—Serves you right for dying in the end, while I'm still alive after dating Ayaha for a year!

He took a deep breath to cool the restless agitation surging within him like a volcano. He looked down, ignoring the gazes around him, and continued walking forward. At the same time, he expressionlessly took out his phone, opened the chat window of "Kasumigaoka Utaha," and casually swiped up.

The thumb last stopped at a message from three days ago.

Shiyu: "Youyou-kun, are you free in three days? You're not allowed to say you're not free."

Yu: "What's wrong?"

Shiyu: "Come with me on a trip."

Yu: "Why didn't you just say you wanted to celebrate your anniversary?"

Shiyu: "You really don't understand romance at all..."

Yu: "After all, I don't write romance novels."

Shiyu: "This has nothing to do with the novel! You, this straight man... well, at least you remember what day it was, so you're not exactly too straight, are you?"

Yu: "I've never been gay before... Where are we going?"

Utaha: "An amusement park, huh? The great Utaha-sensei is going to an amusement park with her boyfriend for the first time, so please remember that."

Yu: "That's an honor, even if it's just an act."

Shiyu: "..."

Shiyu: "Don't say such unromantic things now."

Shiyu: "Unless those kisses meant nothing to you, then there's no need to commemorate them three days later."

Yu: "...Sorry."

Shiyu: "I won't accept it. Say you love me!"

Yu: "(Voice message)"

Shiyu: "Hehehe, I'll let you off this time~ Sigh, only I could put up with a man as utterly awful as you, right?"

Yu: "Yes, yes, yes~"

Shiyu: "Just keep being indifferent. I hereby declare that for our date three days from now, you will be completely mine!"

Yu: "The fifteenth time, the number of times you've said this this year."

Yu: "Never mind."

Yu: "Shiyu, I also have something to say to you in three days."

Shiyu: "Then let's look forward to each other's surprises~"

"..."

Yuu Tenkuji put away his phone, his face ashen, already having made up his mind.

The self in this world is not without feelings for Kasumigaoka Utaha; on the contrary, judging from the previous conversation, he and Kasumigaoka Utaha have basically accepted this relationship from the bottom of their hearts. It's just that neither of them has broken the ice and taken the initiative to make it real.

On this memorable anniversary of their relationship, she chose to move forward, like a moth drawn to a flame, eagerly heading towards what seemed like a bright place.

If it weren't for a few 'accidents' along the way, Kasumigaoka Utaha's love story would probably have led to a perfect ending, right?

"Wait, if it's an accident... it's also possible that he didn't intentionally 'cheate'?"

His fist clenched slowly as Tenkuji Yu frowned in thought.

This body was surprisingly weak, much weaker than his original body, still within the range of a strong ordinary person—perhaps the system's rewards differed from his own, not giving him much in terms of physical attributes.

It is very likely that the rather weak "scumbag Yu" was drugged and forced into a relationship by that junior, and only then did he reluctantly agree to take responsibility. And since he has decided to take responsibility, no matter how reluctant or nostalgic he is, he must completely sever ties with his current ambiguous partner, Kasumigaoka Utaha.

In this way, his character and integrity as a victim weren't as bad as he had initially thought.

Yuu Tenkuji exhaled air from his lungs, his expression softening slightly, but his gaze remained sharp as a knife, and his tone was not without sarcasm.

"But your biggest mistake was revealing that cruel truth to her on this very important anniversary... You really are a straight man with zero emotional intelligence. Even a certain Ping-chan on Bilibili is much better than you."

This is a space for memories.

The future is already predetermined; the facts of the world cannot be changed.

In other words, on this day, in this amusement park, that "scumbag Yu" really confessed to Kasumigaoka Utaha, whom he had kissed several times and who was about to confess to him, that he had accidentally gotten his junior pregnant and wanted to return to a normal friendship in order to take responsibility for her.

...Honestly, there's no worse or more painful script than this.

Perhaps out of revenge, or perhaps to see what she planned to do—Tenkuji Yuu didn't know what the adult version of Kasumigaoka Utaha's purpose was in wanting him to personally relive this terrible plot.

Unfortunately, he was never the kind of obedient student who would follow instructions and do things step by step.

"To avoid anyone noticing that someone else has been replaced, to confess the shameful thing you did, to politely reject her confession... is that all?"

After reviewing the question again, Tenkuji Yu couldn't help but sneer, a certain confidence welling up within him.

If you're in a bad mood, you should cheer yourself up; if you hate tragedy, you should force yourself to turn everything into a happy ending.

Calling it a life motto is a bit of an exaggeration, but that's usually how he does it.

At this moment, Tenkuji Yu is not that scumbag Yu—even if he had to play him, he would not be able to accept or bear the mistakes he made from the bottom of his heart.

Since that's the case, let's complete this task in the way we feel is best!

To change this painful memory that is perhaps the most unforgettable part of Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart, and also to let...

Now, the thought of wanting to beat this body to a pulp has become clear.

"so……"

"Nothing is impossible, as long as I am Yuu Tenkuji."

Her head drooped gently, and Yuu murmured softly, her voice as ethereal and soft as hypnotic audio, subtly influencing her subconscious through the vibrations of her eardrums.

The fingers landed on the center of the forehead, then slowly slid down the bridge of the nose, the tip of the nose, the philtrum, the lips, the chin, and finally fell down like beads of sweat pulled by gravity.

At this moment, the chaotic thoughts condensed into a well-ordered network; a wealth of complex information and background naturally blended into the depths of memory.

Tenkuji Yuu casually raised his face, looking at the amusement park entrance that was just a stone's throw away. His face had an expectant and cheerful smile, but there was a few shadows in his eyes, as if he was forcing a smile.

Even so, his steps remained firm, his gaze quickly locking onto the strikingly beautiful girl with long, black stockings, and he walked towards her without hesitation.

"From now on, it's boyfriend time!"

At the same time, Yuu Tenkuji was thinking to himself:

'I'm sorry, Iroha.'

It'll only be for a moment, I promise, I won't do anything excessive—

Now, I will dedicate all my energy to bringing smiles to other girls!

……

Leaning against the amusement park wall, Kasumigaoka Utaha took a long time to compose herself.

Fortunately, the person in this world arrived early, while the man's counterpart from another world was a few minutes late, giving them this leisure time for 'pre-battle preparations'.

Otherwise, if I were to meet my "boyfriend" so suddenly, given his cunning, suspicious, and shrewd nature, he would definitely see through my disguise in no time, causing my writing skills to be stripped away by this wretched notebook.

Things have come to this point, and she dares not gamble on whether the punishment written on it is real—after all, writing is not only Kasumigaoka Utaha's means of livelihood, but also an indispensable piece of her life puzzle, in which her soul resides.

Most importantly, if she were to leave writing, wouldn't she just be a fat woman in black stockings who has nothing to offer except for her figure and looks?

Lacking distinctive features, dreams, and a conviction etched into her writing, she ultimately becomes nothing more than an innocent, naive woman kept and exploited by a wealthy businessman…

No, I don't want that kind of thing!

"I can do it... Yes, Kasumigaoka Utaha, you can do it..."

Using the fear of fantasy to speed up her mind, she patted her cheeks and mumbled hypnotic words to herself: "Isn't it just going to be a date with my boyfriend at an amusement park, and then confessing to him when the lighting is good and the atmosphere is right? I've written this kind of scenario before, so putting it into practice is a piece of cake..."

Ignoring the strange looks from passersby, she first used a selfie camera to tidy up her perfectly groomed appearance, then opened LINE and pulled up the chat history between "herself" and Yuu Tenkuji.

After reading it all, she half-covered her face, bit her lip as if she had been overwhelmed by the sweetness, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she unconsciously stomped her flat shoes on the floor a few times.

"She's already kissed several times before even dating, she has absolutely no sense of restraint, she's so incredibly naive... If she pursues a man like this, he'll have her completely under his thumb!"

"When he gets tired of you, just go and cheat on him with a younger, more proactive junior. Don't blame me for not warning you!"

Frustrated and disappointed, Kasumigaoka Utaha put away her phone, exhaled slowly, closed her eyes to calm herself down, clear her mind, and began to get into the zone.

Although I haven't specifically trained my acting skills, as long as I put myself in the shoes of the character in the book, this level of disguise shouldn't be a problem.

Besides, they're both 'Kasumigaoka Utaha', so even their families wouldn't be able to tell the difference between them, right?

Even though Yuuki Tenkuji is an outsider, and they are inseparable and have done many things together, it is still quite difficult for him to notice anything amiss, even if he is always observant—he is afraid that Yuuki will ask about the background stories that are not mentioned in the window prompts.

When that time really comes, Kasumigaoka Utaha will have no choice but to dodge the question and try to get by.

"Relax and solve it easily."

Having mentally prepared herself thoroughly, she clenched her fist and suddenly opened her eyes.

"Everything is ready, except for the east wind!"

With a determined gaze fixed ahead, the girl gently touched her carefully styled long hair, eagerly awaiting the person she had arranged to meet to walk from the end of the street. A vivid tension and determination appeared in her eyes, like a shy flower bud waiting to bloom, yet still breathtakingly beautiful.

Before long, a familiar figure came into view from afar.

The moment their eyes met, Tenkuji Yu quickened his pace, a happy smile unconsciously appearing on his face. His eyes were gentler than a spring breeze, revealing a rare, boyish innocence.

Kasumigaoka Utaha pressed her hand to her chest as if relieved, then waved slightly at him, a light smile curving her lips. All her unease and stiffness vanished, and her spirits shone brightly as if she were glowing.