I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

"Strange... The mission is complete, but it hasn't been restored immediately?"

Ignoring the deafening sounds of fireworks all around him, and temporarily disregarding the girl who had just slapped him, he quickly racked his brains to analyze the current situation.

First, the ending of "Kasumigaoka Utaha confessing her feelings and being rejected, and learning from him the cruel truth that not only was her house stolen, but he was also incubating eggs at home" should have been changed by herself.

Of course, some might say that this has not changed anything and has even made things worse.

Yuu Tenkuji, who originally just cheated on his girlfriend with a "fake girlfriend," has turned into a super scumbag who is trying to build a harem and is already taking action.

No matter how you look at it, it must be more painful for Kasumigaoka Utaha than simply being rejected and told the truth.

—But Yuu Tenkuji doesn't think so.

The sadness of passing by, the irretrievable loneliness, the resentment of unfulfilled wishes, the despair of helplessness...

If it ends like this, if she is simply given such a simple "loser" ending, all the wounds will be inflicted on Kasumigaoka Utaha alone, becoming her mistake of "not seizing the opportunity".

All she could do after that was watch helplessly as the man she loved rejected her as a matter of course, painfully severing their ambiguous relationship that was only one step away, yet she couldn't find any reason to resist, to struggle, or to cry as she snatched him back from the hands of others.

Because Kasumigaoka Utaha knew that his choice was right, he was just forced to make the most correct choice—so the only one who was wrong was herself.

Falling for Yuu Tenkuji was a mistake, wanting to turn a fake girlfriend into a real girlfriend was a mistake, and not decisively establishing a relationship with him before others made their moves was a mistake...

I kept doing the wrong things, which is why I ended up with the wrong outcome.

So, the conclusion is clear.

—What is more cruel than pain is a wound that cannot heal itself.

That might be the final fate that Kasumigaoka Utaha will face on this timeline?

Just imagining it makes Yuu Tenkuji feel itchy all over and her stomach acid surges up in waves; if it were written into a physical script, she would have to tear it to shreds to feel any relief.

Why don't they know? Why don't they understand?

A distorted relationship can only be redeemed through a distorted approach; forcibly correcting it will only shatter everything!

Not all the right choices will lead us to the future we should be heading towards.

"If it were me..."

I don't know when it started, but this thought began to emerge in the heart of Yuu Tenkuji.

Even if it means becoming the target of everyone's blame, even if it means their anger and hatred far outweigh their sadness, even if it means having to make the choice to be at odds with the whole world...

—That was a blind choice that was more naive, impulsive, and innocent than anyone else's, yet it made the belief that one could do anything.

I don't want to give up, I'm unwilling to abandon;

No regrets, no lingering memories.

Because you don't want to lose anything, you have to go to extremes than anyone else.

“Those who love me, I will repay with love—even if it is not exclusive love, it is still better than the tears they shed behind their backs.”

This is what Yuu Tenkuji chose.

A devoted and responsible scumbag, or a philandering but responsible scumbag?

Stop joking!

The moment he fell in love with two girls at the same time, and both of them reciprocated his feelings, Tenkuji Yu was already an out-and-out womanizer.

Given this, isn't it obvious which option to choose: to break one of them's heart and your own, or to make an effort to get both of them to be with you?

Morality, law, public opinion, qualifications... those are things to consider later.

First, take the first step—because you want to do it, so you do it.

After that, it's just a process of creating a 'miracle' in order to achieve a happy ending for everyone.

For example... it's just an example, he never really fantasized about it that way.

If in the real world, I like both Iroha Isshiki and Kanade Tachibana, and they also like me and don't want to be separated from me.

So no matter how difficult the choices and persuasion may be, in the end, Yuu Tenkuji will give them happiness in no way less.

Love what I love, and never abandon it.

Unfortunately, the Yuu Tenkuji in this world is ultimately not himself.

Perhaps he insisted on not being unfaithful, or perhaps he tragically died before he could make that decision... Ultimately, it was a story between him and them.

All Yuu Tenkuji could do was guide the girl in front of him to take all the blame and sadness upon himself; even if he couldn't give her any happiness, he wanted to make sure that the date didn't end with a failed confession.

Although he didn't know when he made this realization, there was one thing he remembered more clearly than anyone else.

Whether they forgive you or not is their business. What you need to do is prevent the girls who like you from shedding sad tears.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and Tenkuji Yu realized the truth.

"I see... The mission is indeed completed, but the 'ending' is not yet written."

If Kasumigaoka Utaha was the one who set all of this up as an adult, then naturally she wouldn't stop the "game" before the ending CG came out, wanting to see if there would be other "routes" in her life.

With a clear mind, as the system window disappeared, Yuu Tenkuji looked at the girl in front of him again.

It was as if she was shocked by her own willful and reckless words, or as if she was in the midst of a burst of anger when she inadvertently encountered the magnificent fireworks outside the window, which stirred her heart.

Those wine-red eyes stared blankly, unfocused, her pale profile occasionally illuminated by fleeting, iridescent flames, her soft, delicate cherry lips slightly parted.

The fireworks show seemed to be held at intervals.

Just as the car reached its highest point and began to descend, the fireworks that illuminated the entire night sky abruptly stopped.

The moment the deafening sound of the fireworks disappeared, it was as if all the sounds of the world had vanished with it; not even the sound of each other's breathing could be heard, and a piercing silence took over our eardrums.

In this almost frozen space, Tenkuji Yu composed himself, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke:

"Shiyu, there's something I want you to know."

She didn't say anything, but the light returned to her eyes as she focused her gaze on her own face.

As Tenkuji Yu lowered her eyes slightly, she straightened her chest.

Her acting was superb; even the slightest change in expression or an unintentional physical movement could completely evoke all the emotions of her co-star, drawing him into the role.

—In addition, he also had a preliminary guess about the true identity of the "Kasumigaoka Utaha" in front of him.

It's actually quite simple; you can figure it out with a little reasoning.

Everything he went through, including becoming a scumbag like Yu, experiencing what it's like to date her, and trying to change the already ominous ending of their separation...

Who benefited the most?

Without a doubt, it was the one who said that their consciousness would disappear after they came in, and that she didn't intend to force them to be together, but wanted him to see Kasumigaoka Utaha's good points properly, the 'adult version of Kasumigaoka Utaha'.

Thinking about it this way, those strange and meaningful words and actions mentioned earlier also become understandable.

The organizer himself participated in the game, which is correct.

As for the main reason... it's probably to find out if there were any other possibilities for the tragedy that they experienced.

It's also possible that after creating this world, she, who was only a wisp of consciousness, would automatically acquire a physical body and become the only truly existing thing in her memories.

In any case, Yuu Tenkuji was able to understand what she had done—after all, she had also enjoyed an unforgettable date.

Whether out of sympathy or gratitude, Yuu Tenkuji had made up her mind to end this memory without leaving any regrets.

In that case, it's not enough to just talk about it; we have to go even further than planned.

"Whether you're angry with me, wish you could beat me into a scumbag, or even want to throw me off a Ferris wheel, I won't complain."

As Tenkuji Yu spoke softly, he slowly raised his eyes and looked deeply into her eyes, which seemed to hold a complex mix of emotions and something he wanted to say.

Have you come to your senses yet?

It's so good that you're willing to listen to me calmly.

Feeling so fortunate, he raised his arm and gently but firmly pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly.

—In order to fully immerse herself in the acting, Yuu Tenkuji had already silently apologized to Iroha Isshiki before deciding to do so, so naturally she didn't hesitate at all now.

"I love you, and I don't want to be separated from you no matter what."

He whispered these words in Kasumigaoka Utaha's ear, his deep, gentle voice seemingly capable of melting all the ice.

"Wait……"

Before she could react, her slender, delicate body stiffened and fell into his arms.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, she seemed to try to struggle, but he tightened his grip on her hands and pinned her down, making her unable to move.

A gentle pressure, not enough to make you breathless, pressed against your chest. The two breaths and warmth mingled, and strands of pure black hair fell loosely in the small space.

Tenkuji Yu gently stroked the back of her head, trying to ease her tension and surprise, while saying in a gentle tone, "If I didn't like you this much, I wouldn't have accepted your date with guilt and marked it on my calendar in advance."

"If I didn't like you this much, my phone wouldn't be full of your photos, and I wouldn't have a separate folder just for you."

“If I didn’t like you this much, I wouldn’t have hesitated for three months before deciding to tell you everything.”

"Whether it's fake or real... I will only date people I like, and become their boyfriend, their partner, and their future husband."

So, I'll say it again.

"I don't know how beautiful the fireworks look from outside the window, I only know that I like you... Shiyu."

He spoke softly yet heavily.

Her stiff body gradually softened, the temperature emanating from her skin gradually increased, and her heartbeat was so intense that he could feel it in his chest.

Was she shy? Could it be that Yuu Tenkuji in this timeline didn't confess to her like that?

That's really cowardly.

Tenkuji Yu couldn't help but sigh softly, slowly relaxing the strength in her arms, letting the oppressive softness and pounding heartbeat in front of her move away from her, and the cold air quickly filled the gap between the two of them.

He looked into Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes again, but this time, the tender affection on his face was gone, replaced by a calm and helpless expression.

"I'm sorry, I don't have any memories of this world. I can only guess his thoughts based on what I have at hand."

"That bastard who made a mistake by accident, although I really don't want to admit that he is also a member of 'Tenkuji Yu', he has a personality and habits that are similar to mine... If he had half of my courage and awareness, he might have said these things to you much sooner, right?"

But the outcome may change at that time.

Withdrawing his hand from her shoulder, he brushed aside her slightly disheveled bangs, revealing her delicate face flushed with a rosy hue, and Tenkuji Yu couldn't help but laugh.

"In any case, I have done what I was supposed to do, and that guy's business is no longer my concern."