Kato Megumi: Don't Look Back, I'm Tomoya-kun

Considering that bento is the most suitable food, Izumi Yuu still makes two bentos every day.

He takes one to the academy and leaves one for Izumi Sagiri as lunch.

In a good mood, Izumi Yuu busily worked in the kitchen, humming "Good Luck Comes."

A moment later, two breakfasts and lunches were completed by the top chef, Izumi Yuu!

Knock knock.

Izumi Yuu gently knocked on Izumi Sagiri's door.

However, perhaps because he had witnessed the girl's embarrassing behavior the previous day, she didn't open the door for him.

[The girl is pretending not to hear because of her inner shame. You are so angry that you decide to break down the door and rush in to teach the disobedient girl a lesson. You make her cry and submit to your authority...]

Izumi Yuu, who had long been immune to the narrator's random remarks, simply ignored them.

Hearing the narration's words, Izumi Yuu, knowing that the girl had already woken up, did not continue to knock on the door. Instead, he placed the food directly at the door and said with concern, "Sagiri-chan, I put your breakfast and bento at the door. Remember to eat them while they're still hot~!"

After saying that, Izumi Yuu walked straight toward the living room downstairs.

"I'm going out!"

After quickly finishing his breakfast, Izumi Yuu put his lunchbox into his schoolbag, called out to Izumi Sagiri upstairs, and left home, heading toward the academy.

Click! Only at this moment did Izumi Sagiri's door quietly open. The girl picked up her breakfast and lunch boxes from the ground, glanced at the tightly closed door, and returned to her room.

Her entire room was extremely dark, with the curtains drawn as if it were night, and only the faint light from the computer illuminated the space.

Izumi Sagiri quietly opened the curtain a little, peered at Izumi Yuu's back on the street, and couldn't help but bite her cherry lips lightly.

"Something's wrong... Nissan... Something's very wrong!" Izumi Sagiri looked at Izumi Yuu's back and muttered in a trembling voice.

As a serious shut-in, Izumi Sagiri had acquired some extremely strange abilities, much like the masters in online novels.

In addition to transmitting information by knocking on the floor, she could also grasp every movement and action within the house.

Izumi Sagiri instinctively felt that Izumi Yuu's behavior yesterday and today was extremely abnormal. It was as if he had suddenly discovered the meaning of life, becoming much more purposeful, with his motivation boosted.

To put it simply, it was like a salted fish suddenly turning over.

"Could it be that... Nissan is in love?!" Looking at Izumi Yuu's brisk steps, a terrifying thought suddenly emerged in Izumi Sagiri's heart.

After all, Izumi Yuu was so good-looking, he must be very popular at school.

When Izumi Sagiri first met Izumi Yuu before she became autistic, she was also deeply attracted by his face.

It was just that her autism had closed her heart, preventing their relationship from progressing.

Now, as she thought about her sworn brother being enjoyed by an outsider and transformed in a different way, Izumi Sagiri instinctively felt panic and discomfort.

She looked at the illustrations she had carefully prepared, along with props like white silk and cat ear bells—materials she had prepared for a certain "pleasing" purpose—and her delicate, cute little face instantly lost its color.

No! Don't do that, Nissan!

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Same place, same time.

Izumi Yuu saw the beautiful figure he had admired at the bottom of the slope again.

He saw the girl standing against the wind, gazing down from the high slope.

There was no expression on her fair, delicate face.

It wasn't until she saw Izumi Yuu's figure that a hint of joy flashed across her mind.

The girl was wearing a school uniform and white lace over-the-knee socks under her skirt, which made her fair, slender legs look even more alluring—like two ice creams, making one's mouth water.

Seeing this, Izumi Yuu slightly quickened his pace and walked toward the top of the slope.

"Izumi-kun, you're here." Kato Megumi looked at Izumi Yuu and said softly.

"Has Kato been waiting for me here?" Izumi Yuu asked, gazing at Kato Megumi's bright dark eyes.

"I waited for about a minute or less," Kato Megumi said calmly, without denying it.

She had indeed been waiting for Izumi Yuu, wanting the two of them to go to the academy together.

"Huh... That's good," Izumi Yuu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and smiled. "I would feel bad if I made Kato wait for me too long."

"Then... do you want to exchange contact information?" Looking at Izumi Yuu, Kato Megumi thought for a moment and asked softly, "That way it'll be easier to contact each other if something happens."

"Of course, no problem," Izumi Yuu nodded.

Then, he took out his mobile phone and exchanged LINE and phone numbers with Kato Megumi.

After the two exchanged contact information, they walked toward the academy together, following yesterday's route.

"Ms. Kato seems to be worried about something." Noticing Kato Megumi's silence and troubled expression, Izumi Yuu said calmly, "Why not tell me? Maybe I can help you."

Hearing Izumi Yuu's words, Kato Megumi hesitated for a moment, then walked in front of him, bent down, and said, "Izumi-kun, I'm sorry!"

From this angle, Izumi Yuu could even see the whiteness on the girl's chest.

I have to admit, even though Kato Megumi wasn't a "bombshell," she was far superior to those girls with flat chests.

[When apologizing, one should use their body as compensation. This is basic common sense for ACG heroines, right? You are bewitched by the girl's perfect figure. You decide to let the girl in front of you offer herself. If she holds back, you don't mind using some force to break down her final reserve.]

I think you're the one who's mentally confused!

Izumi Yuu inwardly complained about the trashy narration.

I'm not the kind of scum who's thinking about forcing myself on someone all the time!

Izumi Yuu ignored the narrator's terrible remarks, raised an eyebrow slightly, and asked in confusion, "Why is Kato apologizing all of a sudden?"

"I'm very sorry that Tomoya-kun is so hostile toward you because of me!" Kato Megumi looked at Izumi Yuu's face and said seriously.

"So it's because of this? It's okay. I can understand Tomoya's mentality. He must have seen the person he likes walking with another person of the opposite sex, so he instinctively developed a sense of rejection," Izumi Yuu smiled and said indifferently. "After all, Kato is so beautiful and outstanding. Even I'm a little moved—just kidding! But it is indeed very relaxing and enjoyable to be with you, Kato."

"Huh?! Is what Izumi-kun said true?!" Hearing this, Kato Megumi was startled at first, then a faint blush appeared on her face. "Is it really because Tomoya-kun likes me that he's being so extreme? And am I really as good as Izumi-kun says?"

"Of course! Don't underestimate your own charm! Otherwise, why would Tomoya insist on making you the heroine of his project?" Izumi Yuu nodded seriously. "I think Tomoya was so radical yesterday because he likes you, Kato. As for affecting club activities, that's only part of the reason."

After saying this, Izumi Yuu watched Kato Megumi quietly.

I'm sure that after hearing this, Kato Megumi would no longer be able to ignore the truth.

After all, Tomoya Aki's behavior yesterday was already quite obvious; it's just that he didn't want to accept it, and Kato Megumi wanted to escape from reality.

I'm the god of pure love, aiming to save the girl. I can't just watch her paralyze herself!

And even if it's for Kato Megumi's reward, I can't let her continue to fall into the fire pit!

"But... Tomoya-kun was still very hostile towards Izumi-kun during the club activity yesterday, and he emphasized again that he just didn't want the club game to be affected because of me, not because he had any special feelings for me," Kato Megumi said, her voice tinged with distress.

"Is that so? But, based on a man's intuition, Tomoya-san must have a special liking for Kato-san, otherwise, he wouldn't be so extreme," Izumi Yu frowned, his voice thoughtful.

"There are generally only two possibilities in this situation," Izumi Yu continued. "One is that Tomoya-san is genuinely very ambitious, so everything he does is just to ensure his project goes smoothly. Personal feelings must step aside. He doesn't want his dreams to be affected by his feelings. The other possibility is that Tomoya-san is caught up in an extremely complicated relationship. He might be mediating between multiple women and can't make a decision or express his feelings. Of course, there are other possibilities, but they're just variations of the first two, and specific analysis is needed. Tomoya-san is such an honest person, I don't think he fits the second scenario."

"Huh?!" After hearing Izumi Yu's analysis, a strange expression appeared on Kato Megumi's calm face, and she staggered back a step.

"What's wrong, Kato?" Seeing this, Izumi Yu quickly reached out to steady her, holding her fair little hand to prevent her from falling.

"I... feel like... Izumi-kun might be right," Kato Megumi said, regaining her composure. "Because besides me, there are two other members in our club, and I can tell that both of them have a special liking for Tomoya-kun." She paused and continued neutrally, "Because Tomoya-kun's plan is so poorly thought out, it's impossible to get the support of these two geniuses. One is Tomoya-kun's childhood sweetheart, and the other is his long-time friend. They have a deep bond. Is it because of these two people that Tomoya-kun is wavering, not expressing his feelings to anyone and maintaining his relationship with all of us just as a club member and friend?"

"I don't like speaking ill of others behind their backs, and I don't want to make malicious assumptions," Izumi Yu said seriously. "But if I'm being honest, there seems to be only one possibility."

"It doesn't matter. I may already know the answer, but I still can't believe he's that kind of person," Kato Megumi said, shaking her head. "Izumi-kun, tell me what you want to say. I won't hold it against you."

Seeing her open to discussion, Izumi Yu took a deep breath and spoke with feigned embarrassment, "What you said just now, Kato, makes everything make sense. Tomoya must realize that his plan is flawed. He's like a boss who paints a picture of a bright future, but the only way he can keep you hanging is by using your feelings for him. Once he reveals his feelings, the balance will shatter. His project will collapse, and his plan will fail. So, it seems what he really cares about is his work, and he just wants to use you. Of course, this is just my guess—Tomoya may have other considerations."

Izumi Yu couldn't help but feel proud of his acting skills and tea artistry.

It seems that even without the system's rewards, I could easily transition into the film industry!

"It's okay, Izumi-kun, you don't have to cover for Tomoya," Kato Megumi said, shaking her head. "He said so many bad things about you and made malicious assumptions, but you've always defended him. You're really a kind person."

Kato Megumi was unaware that her reference to Tomoya had changed due to her disappointment.

"No matter what, some things are still uncertain. Kato, don't be so pessimistic. Life always moves forward, and tomorrow will definitely be better," Izumi Yu said with a smile, glancing at Kato Megumi.

"Yes, thank you, Izumi-kun!" Kato Megumi said softly, looking at him with a gentle expression. "Um... Izumi-kun, could you close your eyes?"

"Ah? Okay." Izumi Yu was momentarily stunned, then nodded slightly and closed his eyes.

Just then, a warm, delicate hand

pressed down on his head, and lzumi Yuu found himself buried in what could only be described as the final resting place of countless fallen heroes.

A faint scent of milk wafted into his nostrils, intoxicating him.

It was like a witch offering herself as a

sacrifice to awaken the dormant Demon King.

[Looking at the frustrated girl in front of you, you decide to use your charming body to comfort her. As long as you comfort her a few more words, the defenseless and empty-hearted girl will be easily taken advantage of by you. At most, you just need to act a little tougher...]

　　Shut up! I am the God of Pure Love, I am saving girls! I am not here to torture them!

　　Izumi Yu directly and selectively blocked the scumbag's remarks in the narration.

And then, a voice-soft yet devilish—whispered above his head.

"Izumi-kun··· you were staring at my

breasts just now, weren't you?"

Exposed.

Izumi Yuu felt his breath catch in his

throat. He wasn't sure if it was the girl's bold accusation or the sheer weight of the question itself.

「After being caught red-handed by the girl, you're furious. You decide to go all out, ready to feast on her stunning

figure before moving on to-]

"I'm not going to go berserk over this

nonsense!"

Izumi Yuu silenced the absurd inner narration without hesitation.

"Yes, " he answered, nodding vaguely.Izumi Yuu had always prided himself on being open and honest. There was no way he would run from reality.

What kind of man could turn a blind eye when faced with such beauty?

Well, certainly not him.

"Hmm..." The slight movement of his body caused the girl in his arms to tremble, her delicate frame shivering lightly. Her cheeks flushed a vivid red, a stark contrast to her usually

composed demeanor.

Kato Megumi quickly released him, stepping back as she looked at him with a subtle expression.

"Hah..." Like a man stranded without air finally breathing again, Izumi Yuu exhaled deeply.

For a moment there, he thought he'd suffocate in Kato Megumi's embrace.

"Izumi-kun is··· surprisingly frank, " Kato

Megumi said, her voice laced with a hint of complexity as her gaze lingered on him.

"That's because facts are facts, and I don't believe in running from them, "Izumi Yuu replied seriously, locking eyes with her."Kato-san has an amazing figure. Ignoring it would be···unnatural, wouldn't it?"

"Is that so? Izumi-kun doesn't shy away from reality, " she murmured.

Kato Megumi's expression grew more complicated as a faint blush colored her otherwise calm face. "But Izumi-kun's straightforward compliments are a little··· troubling.

"If it were Tomoya-kun, he wouldn't even admit it, would he? Whether he

peeked or not, he'd never say anything like this.

Tomoya-kun would never...

The thought flickered in her mind, her gaze wavering.

Why?

Why had she been comparing lzumi Yuu to Aki Tomoya so much lately?

And why, with each comparison, did Aki Tomoya seem more disappointing while Izumi Yuu seemed... more

appealing?

"If Kato-san prefers me to lie or avoid

reality, I could reluctantly

accommodate you, " Izumi Yuu teased with a smirk, his tone playful.

"No!" Kato Megumi blurted out, startled

by his words. "I like lzumi-kun's

personality as it is now!"

The moment the words left her lips, her cheeks flushed scarlet.

Oh no! Did I just say that out loud?

What if Izumi Yuu misunderstood me?!

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