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"The truth is that I have been in love with you for a very long time."
There it is. The confession. I am about to faint from the shock. Of course, it's one of the greatest shocks I've ever had, but if I faint, it will be sure to ruin the mood.
I try to respond. "I… I uh, well, that's good?"
"And I want to ask if you would like to go on a date with me tonight."
Everything stops. "Um, actually… I don't know about that. I have a recital next weekend, and I really need to practice for it some more. Could we do it another time?"
She sighs loudly. "Just as I thought. That is why, even if I love you, I have to turn you down."
"W-What?" I no longer have any idea what she is saying.
"You. You have been neglecting Ms. Miki your entire life, and even when she has done so many amazing things for you, gone to such lengths to make you happy, you still cannot even bring yourself to realize that you deserve a girl no less as dedicated as her!"
"Wait, Sayaka? She… Is she in love with me?"
"Of course she is, Kamijo! She would sacrifice her very soul to bring you happiness! How could you be so oblivious?"
"I… Are you sure? I never noticed this at all."
"That is because you are the most oblivious boy in all of Japan. And now I need to take my leave. Also, Sayaka, I know you are watching us. You can come out now."
Like clockwork, Hitomi gets up and leaves, and Sayaka comes out behind a corner and stands in front of me. Tears in her eyes.
"You're kind of a dick, you know that?" she says.
"I'm… sorry."
"No you're not."
She's right. How can I be sorry about having not one, but two girls be in love with me?