Part 2

Ten… Who is that? That person…!

(S-she’s glaring at me!)

Who is this woman…?

My ex-girlfriend.

Excuse me?

I’ll give you an explanation, so lend me your ear for a sec.

That woman’s been stalking me ever since we broke up. Whether I’m at uni or working at HAMA Tours, she’s been constantly following me around. I’m sick of it.

I reaaaally wish she’d take a hike already. So then I thought, maybe she’d get a reality check if she found out I had a new lover.

…I see. So that’s why you put on an act.

So you were just pretending to be drunk then? Did you really need to go that far?

Gotta keep it realistic. That’s what’s important, right? C’mon, chief, keep playing along with me~.

I’m just a part-timer, but I’m also a member of HAMA Tours. Isn’t taking care of my mental wellbeing part of the job?

(I’m really curious about how their break-up went for their relationship to end up like this…)

I guess you’re right… If it’s really bothering you that much, then I can lend a hand.

So reliable. I reaaally like that about you, Chief.

Alright then, let’s continue. Hold me close by the shoulders and cling to me as hard as you can, if you would please.

…In that case, I can't help you. You should be honest and have a proper discussion with her.

I thought you’d say that.

That’s just like you, isn’t it~? You’re the kind of person who thinks you can reach an understanding with anyone as long as you talk it out.

I don’t think I’m that nice of a person…

I wonder~. You’re pretty sheltered, so you probably don’t know this, but…

Some things in this world can’t be solved with just a little lip service, y’know?

So with that, your opinion is rejected. This act will now be resuming~.

(H-he put his hands on my waist…!)

Hey, stop whispering to yourselves and say something! Who is that person?!

Do I need to spell it out for you to get it? If you’ve been watching all this time it should be obvious.

This is my-new-lo-ver.

(Our cheeks are going to touch! This is really going too far…!)

So you should just give up already and move on too.

Can’t you say it nicer!? You shouldn’t provoke her so much…!

Without…Without even considering how I felt…!!

(This is bad, she’s charging at me…!)

Watch out! Get away from me—

I’m so glad~~! I’m cheering you on! It might be hard at times, but please do your best!!

(She’s holding my hands super passionately!?)

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Jeez, if that’s all it was, you should have just said so from the start!! As long as Ten’s happy, I’m OK with it!

(She’s giving me a big smile and a thumbs up!?)

Oh, sorry for the misunderstanding. I—

I couldn’t stop worrying about whether Ten was happy after we broke up… So I ended up following him around.

Huh?

Huuuuh!?

This guy has a handsome face, but he’s kind of a slob, yeah? Plus, he has zero ability to support himself; he’s the textbook definition of a freeloader.

(She’s saying some pretty crazy things…)

But... He was really kind to me even though I’m like this. I wanted him to be happy.

…Oh?

It looks like everything’s alright now though. That’s good. I won’t follow you anymore, so you don’t have to worry.

I hope your relationship…lasts a long time. I wish you both happiness!

…Sigh. It’s finally over.

Turns out she wasn’t a stalker at all. I’m glad you have someone who cares so much about you.

It’s not like I asked for it.

Even so, you should be happy that such a wonderful person would go that far for you.

Oh my, you’re giving me advice now? Looks like you’re pretty talkative when you’re drunk~. If you say any more, your mouth might suddenly stop working~.

Why would my mouth stop working?

…...

Oh well. It’s no fun talking to a drunk person like they’re sober.

Thanks for your hard work, Chief. Let’s call it here.

I’ll pay you back for this someday.