It Seems I Was Hitting On the Most Beautiful Girl in School Without Me Noticing

him to try and find out his intentions.

Then he grinned and moved closer to me.

[Well, there you have it.
Just admit it]

The somewhat happy and excited face was strangely annoying.

[It wasn’t me.
But why are you asking me that?]

[Eh? The school’s number 1 beauty and famous Saito-san’s love talk, you have to hear about it.
She’s, well, she’s a little wary about the topic, so I thought I’d ask the rumored partner]

[I see.
Well, it’s not me]

I could understand what he was saying.
But if I confessed about it, he’d just make fun of me.
In the first place, I already had someone to talk to, so there was no need.　

[Why did you think it was me in the first place?]

[You might think you’re hiding it, but I saw you two together at the library before winter break.
Actually, Tanaka is pretty close to Saito-san, right?]

“Fufun”, he puffed somewhat proudly while presenting evidence.

[…Just because of that, doesn’t mean we went to Hatsumode together]

I was surprised that he had seen me, but I knew he’d find out at some point, and I can’t deny it.
In fact, if I denied it, it’ll make it more suspicious that the rumored one was me.　

And I could guess there was no rumor about me because this guy hadn’t told anyone.

[Hmm, I guess that’s just my intuition after listening to a lot of different conversations over the years]

[I wouldn’t count on it at all.
I stayed home all day that day]

[Eh? Don’t be so cautious.
I’m still popular and I can give you relationship advice, you know?]

[What are you talking about? I don’t know who the one in the rumor is]

[Is that so? Well, if you need help, just let me know.
Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone it was you]

The fact that he didn’t tell anyone Saito and I were together made me relieved, and I felt like I could trust his words.

Even when I denied it, he laughed without worrying about it, and shook his hand and left.　

AN: We need more Saito…(~ω~；)))

Translator here, and yes, I said I might put it this on hold, but might isn’t will so ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Anyways, thanks for reading and give me feedback if you want anything changed.