You Will Regret This Ichinose! [200]

Outside, the snow fell cold and relentless. Inside, two hearts burned fiercely.

Ichinose didn’t say a word. She leaned down, her nose brushing against his, their breaths mingling in the air before vanishing into the silence.

The next second, their lips pressed together.

Midway through, Ichinose’s sky-blue eyes fluttered open slightly in surprise, but soon softened as she surrendered to the dreamlike moment, closing her eyes and fully immersing herself in the sensation.

They devoured each other, desperately clinging, as if they would drown in this endless ocean of love.

It was impossible to tell how much time had passed.

Eventually, Ichinose smiled faintly, her lashes trembling before she slowly collapsed onto Uesugi Gen’s chest.

Not long after, the steady rhythm of her breathing filled the room.

Uesugi Gen’s eyes snapped open.

In one swift motion, he wrapped his arms tightly around Ichinose’s slender waist, flipped them over, and pinned her beneath him.

"Huff… huff… huff…"

His breath came out ragged.

Her flushed, delicate face. The golden-pink hair spread across the bed. Her porcelain neck. Her sensual collarbones…

Without hesitation, he lowered his head—

He couldn’t wait any longer. Everything he had endured up until now, he was going to return to her tenfold.

Tick. Tock.

The only sound in the room was the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the wall.

[19:47]

The lights were off. Moonlight streamed through the balcony window, casting silver streaks across the floor.

Uesugi Gen sat on the bed, watching the girl’s peaceful sleeping face.

Earlier, while Ichinose had been cleaning up the dishes, he had quietly slipped the very same drug into his own mouth—the one she had originally intended for him.

And when they kissed, he passed it to her through their mingling saliva.

Uesugi Gen let out a small, bitter chuckle.

A girl who could distinguish every subtle scent on him—how could she not notice the taste of the drug?

And yet…

Even knowing it was a trap, she swallowed it without hesitation.

As if she were willing to accept anything from him, even if it meant falling right into his hands.

Gently, Uesugi Gen reached out and cupped her face, his thumb brushing over her soft lips—red and slightly swollen from his kisses.

"I'm sorry, Ichinose… Your Gen-kun is a scumbag. Even though I have you, I still go out and flirt with other girls."

Ichinose suddenly parted her lips and took his thumb into her mouth, lightly biting down before sucking on it.

Uesugi Gen didn’t pull away.

He simply sat there, feeling the warmth of her lips and the delicate sensation of her tongue.

He understood exactly what she meant by this—It’s okay. I forgive you.

Another ten minutes passed.

Carefully, he withdrew his hand. A soft pop echoed as Ichinose’s lips released him.

Tucking her under the covers, Uesugi Gen leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Sleep well. I’ll be back before you wake up."

With quiet precision, he got dressed, closed the door behind him, and walked into the hallway.

Pressing the elevator button, he stared at the screen, watching the numbers ascend one by one.

This time, he didn’t rush to his next destination.

Instead, he pulled out his phone.

Uesugi Gen: [Arisu, sorry. Can we push our date back by two hours?]

The reply came almost immediately.

Sakayanagi Arisu: [Of course. If it’s your request, I will patiently wait for you at our meeting place.]

Next, he sent another message.

Uesugi Gen: [Masumi, let’s play games a little later tonight, okay?]

The message was read instantly, but it took a few minutes before he received a reply.

Kamuro Masumi: [Do whatever you want. It’s fine if you don’t come at all.]

Uesugi Gen: [I’ll definitely come. Be good and wait for me.]

Sliding his phone back into his pocket, Uesugi Gen shoved his hands into his coat pockets and stepped outside.

The sky above Advanced Nurturing High was a dull gray, blanketed by thick clouds. Not a single star could be seen, only the pale glow of the moon struggling to shine through.

The snow showed no signs of stopping. It drifted down slowly, gently covering the earth—and him.

Hatless, he walked quietly through the snow, feeling the icy flakes melt against his skin.

Uesugi Gen liked Sakayanagi Arisu.

He liked Kamuro Masumi.

He liked Horikita Suzune.

He liked Kushida Kikyo.

And he liked Ichinose.

...

The bare trees along the campus path were now draped in silver, wrapped in strands of colorful lights that glowed softly in the night.

Before he turned twelve, Uesugi Gen’s older brother had told him that he carried the weight of many expectations.

So he trained. He studied. He pushed himself to fulfill those expectations.

Then, one day—on his twelfth birthday—his responsibilities suddenly ended. The destiny that had been placed on him was lifted.

And just like that, he lost his direction.

He didn’t know what to do.

Then, one day, a man—some random old bastard who claimed to be his father—showed up and told him:

"Do whatever you want. Live life to the fullest. Then, when the time comes, laugh as you walk toward your death."

So, he came to Advanced Nurturing High.

And he met them.

Though his entire family was annoyingly good-looking, neither of his older brothers had any talent when it came to women.

Even when it came to marriage, they hesitated, dragging their feet for ages before stiffly walking into the ceremony with deadpan expressions.

As for that bastard of a father?

"Women are no different from your favorite games and anime. If you like them, just take them."

For a long time, Uesugi Gen had believed that wholeheartedly.

But tonight, he realized—he had been wrong.

"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells…"

"Jingle All the Way…"

"Oh, What Fun It Is to Ride…"

The cheerful Christmas music pulled him from his thoughts.

Before he knew it, he had already arrived at Keyaki Mall.

At the center of the plaza stood a towering Christmas tree, adorned with countless ornaments and twinkling lights.

Brightly wrapped presents rested beneath its branches.

Holiday songs echoed from various stores, blending into a lively chorus.

Students bustled about, their arms full of shopping bags, faces beaming with joy.

Uesugi Gen stood frozen, staring at it all.

If he had just been honest from the start…

Would they be like these students now—happily spending the evening doing whatever they wanted?

Instead of waiting alone in some dimly lit spot, anticipating a date with him?

Yes.

People weren’t just things.

He had selfishly basked in their love, recklessly indulging in their affections.

He had promised them his time, yet he could never truly give them what they wanted.

And all of this—

It was just to satisfy his own possessiveness.

Compared to the way they loved him, his so-called "love" was nothing but a shallow, insignificant fraction.

Maybe he liked them for their beauty.

Maybe for their personalities.

Maybe for their beliefs and convictions.

Or maybe, in his search for a more exciting life, he had simply given them a bit of his time—curious to see what kind of people they would become.

But they…

They had given everything.

They had changed for him.

Their personalities, their principles, even their very selves… all for his sake.

A gust of wind blew past, shaking the branches. Snow tumbled down, landing cold against his skin.

Uesugi Gen clenched his fists.

Uesugi Gen…

You really are a piece of shit.

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T/N: OMGGGGG OMG OGMOMGOMGG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT????

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