Honey Magazine/My Sweet Proposal: Todo Masaya

Chapter 5

However, of course, we are not a real married couple and there is another big problem.

My heart had melted into the relationship built on lies.

I had fallen in love...with someone who I thought I had hated.

(I'm really surprised at myself. I thought I was going to be able to do this. I mean, it's been forever since I've been in love... Why now?)

I ponder everything that has happened so far.

Masaya "Oh and continue to keep it between us."

The muffled voice, coming from the staircase leading to the second floor, slowly grows louder.

I turn my gaze and see Masaya appear.

(If I remember correctly, he said he will be calling Kisaragi.)

As Masaya talks into his phone's mouthpiece, he casually sits next to me on the large L-shaped sofa...

I attempt to suppress the pounding of my heart, diverting my attention from the warmth next to me.

Just then, Masaya hangs up the phone and looks at me.

Masaya "The movers will come by here, tomorrow."

Kana "Huh?"

Masaya "Like I said, tomorrow, you can go back. After all, your apartment is still available for lease. You can, once again, live at that place."

Kana "I see..."

(Masaya, making arrangements like that... I appreciate it, but I still wish you'd consult me... I guess this is one of his mother's that he most definitely inherited from her.)

I should be relieved, and yet, there is a part of me that feels lonely.

Masaya "Well, you'll still have to pretend you're living here. You'll be able to take back your larger things."

Kana "Thank you for everything."

Masaya "I've left everything up to Kisaragi. By the time, you get back tomorrow, your room will be just like it was before."

Kana "That'll be nice. But if word gets out..."

Masaya" It's all right. Kisaragi is making sure that those involved don't leak a word to anyone related to Todo family."

Kana "That's a relief, then."

Masaya "Anyway, spend the night here."

Kana "Much appreciated."

I bow my head and suddenly he gives me a scheming smile.

Kana "What?"

Masaya "I don't mind taking care of you, but where are you going to sleep tonight?"

Kana "Huh?"

Masaya "The guestroom is filled with your stuff and I can't allow you to sleep in my work room... I guess you'll have to sleep in my room, with me."

Kana "What an excuse! You can't be serious, right?"

Masaya "Why wouldn't I be serious? Don't you know me by now?"

He says with a grin. Masaya seems to be enjoying himself as he slowly draws his face close to mine.

So that he cannot discover how rapidly my pulse is beating, I do everything I can to maintain my smile.

Kana "No, I...Ah!"

Masaya "What are you shouting about?"

Kana "I'll sleep here! This is such a fluffy couch, and there's so much space- I'm sure I'll sleep excellently."