The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 3 (WN Version)

87 - The Prince's questions

"...Kadowaki-san."

Mahiru immediately switched the angelic smile she showed at school the moment she saw Kadowaki.

However, this smile was a little stiff compared to usual, probably because she was internally rattled.

Amane knew that there was a huge possibility of them meeting their classmates during Golden Week, but he never expected the one person he interacted with recently to be here.

"It's surprising to see you here, Shiina-san...hm, am I disturbing?"

Kadowaki frowned, looking troubled once he saw Amane. It appeared he had yet to recognize the latter, but the gig would be up if Amane spoke. Kadowaki was an observant one, and might actually notice it was Amane.

"No, erm, actually..."

"It's the first time hearing that you have a lover."

"That is not our relationship though."

Mahiru flatly denied it, and Amane felt his heart aching. However, both of them were definitely not dating, so this denial was to be expected. It would be weird for her to confirm it however, and he had nothing to look forward to.

"B-but clearly, it's...hm?"

Perplexed by Mahiru's stubborness, Kadowaki was about to question her further, only to suddenly look towards Amane.

The moment their eyes met, Amane's face twitched.

Kadowaki stared at Amane, looking completely mystified. It was a horrible situation for Amane.

"...Fujimiya?"

As expected, he recognized Amane.

They never interacted with each other for long, but Amane knew Kadowaki was really insightful. They were on better terms, and it appeared even though Amane had tidied his hair and dressed differently, he could not fool Kadowaki.

Nobody would have associated Amane's current appearance to his usual self, unless they were close enough and observed his face closely. It appeared this was not the case of Kadowaki however.

"Eh, Fujimiya...right? On a closer look, your height and face...so you two have contact at school because you two know each other?"

"No, erm..."

Kadowaki seemed confident when Mahiru stammered away. He looked back and forth between Amane and Mahiru, and was a little shocked.

There was plausible deniability back then since Amane and Mahiru never talked at school, but that would not work this time.

Amane sighed, put his hand on his forehead, and looked towards an incredulous and stunned Kadowaki.

"...How did you figure out it was me?"

"I guessed so. Well, I can tell it's you by your face and the vibe you give, Fujimiya."

"Am I that recognizable?"

"Actually, no. I think even our classmates can't tell. You don't really make such an expression after all."

Amane did not know exactly what was the expression Kadowaki referred to, but he was relieved for the time being since nobody would associate his appearance with that.

"But it's surprising that you two are in a relationship."

"...It appears we can't hide it anymore. Well, it's as you say, Kadowaki. We know each other before our second year. I admit that she and I on good terms, but it's not the relationship you think of."

"...Is that so?"

"Yes."

Mahiru flatly denied it, so Amane did the same. However, he was sad to admit it.