Too Many Losing Heroines! - Volume 7 - Chapter 3.3

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Intermission: Other People's Secrets Are Sweet as Honey

One evening, in a cozy apartment, three women gathered around a low table.

When Konami Amanatsu, the host, raised her glass, the other two, Sayo Konuki and Minori Shiratama, followed suit.

"Alright, here’s to Minori Shiratama’s upcoming wedding! Cheers!"

"Cheers!" (x2)

Their glasses clinked together with a resounding note, and Amanatsu downed her beer in one go, placing the empty glass back on the table.

"This is great news! Tanaka-sensei is well-liked by both his students and colleagues. You really found yourself a good one, Noritama-chan."

"Yes, I really am lucky."

Minori agreed with a bright smile, pouring more beer into Amanatsu’s glass.

Konuki looked up at the ceiling, counting on her fingers.

"You’ve been together for seven years since university, right? Even if you decided to get married, it sure took a long time."

"He wanted me to focus on settling into my job first. He said the first three years are crucial."

She couldn’t hide the grin spreading across her face. Amanatsu and Konuki exchanged amused, knowing glances.

"Come to think of it, you never introduced him to us during college, no matter how much we asked. It wasn’t until he started teaching at Tsuwabuki that we finally saw his face."

"That’s right. Why did you keep him a secret?"

Minori held her glass with both hands and smiled sweetly.

"-Because your type is always someone else's boyfriend, Nuki-san."

Amanatsu’s chopsticks slipped, dropping a scallop onto the table.

"Noritama-chan, you’re too blunt. Besides, Konuki-chan’s settled down a lot recently."

"Ara, Minori’s right. You know how tempting other people’s things can be."

"...Konuki-chan, at least try to deny it a little."

Konami Amanatsu, 28 years old, found herself playing the role of the straight woman in this trio, something that rarely happened.

As Konuki and Minori toasted once more, Amanatsu chewed on her scallop, feeling slightly exasperated.

"The wedding is this weekend, right? Are you all set?"

"Yes, everything is…ready."

There was something in Minori’s tone that gave her words a vague undertone, prompting Konuki to look at her with concern.

"Is it about Riko-chan?"

Minori tried to smile but quickly gave up and nodded.

"We haven't been able to talk much ever since that incident."

"Riko is really attached to you, after all. She probably feels like Tanaka-sensei is taking you away from her, so she can't fully celebrate your wedding."

Amanatsu said casually, softening Minori's tense expression.

"Maybe. And she got herself a boyfriend recently."

"Really? Who's the guy?"

"She said he's the president of the Literature Club."

Ahem! Konuki and Amanatsu nearly choked because of the shock.

They exchanged glances, carefully choosing their words before speaking.

"...Uh, well, he's not very…noticeable, but he's not a bad person. He does have a bunch of girls around him, though."

"True. The fact that he can stay calm while surrounded by so many girls shows promise. He's quite the catch."

"What kind of kid is he…?"

Minori’s face filled with worry at her friends' words.

"...Well, he has a similar vibe to Tanaka-sensei."

Amanatsu added, trying to find something positive to say. Minori straightened up at this.