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

reached out and pulled back without our hands touching.

I was disappointed in myself.
I couldn’t muster up the courage to do it, and I sighed at how pathetic I was.
At least in a situation like this, the first step had to come from the man.
I took several deep breaths and made up my mind.
I managed to calm down and extended my hand. 

[…!?]

My fingers touched her soft hand.
The moment I touched her, she reacted with a jolt and Saito instantly withdrew her hand in a flash.

[M-My bad!]

[N-No…]

I hurriedly apologized, but Saito just stuttered and became quiet.
I couldn’t see her expression because she had her face down.

She would’ve known I was trying to hold her hand.
The fact that she withdrew her hand meant it was too early.
She wasn’t someone who liked being touched by the opposite gender.
Even if she trusts me, it might’ve been too early.　

I couldn’t think of anything in my defense, and the air became awkward.
I took half a step away from Saito so she wouldn’t be on guard and dislike me any more.

I’ve done it.
I made a mistake.
I was so impatient that I suddenly tried to hold hands with her.
I should’ve taken more time before I held her hand.
Bitter regret enveloped my heart.
I glanced at her and saw that she was holding her hands together.
She turns her face away from me, looking the other way.

I feel like I should say something, but I couldn’t think of anything.
In the end, we arrived at Saito’s house in silence. 

[Sorry… I just remembered I had to take care of something.
I’ll just borrow a book and go home]

It was awkward to stay any longer, so I told her a lie.

[Is that so….
Then, take this book]

[Thank you.
See you]

[Yeah..
See you tomorrow]

I left Saito’s house like I was keeping my distance from her, although I felt bad for her as she lowered her eyes and looked sad.
I went back home, thinking I should consult with Hiiragi-san about what I should do from now on.
(TN: 5 head, ask the girl herself what she wants)　

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