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A soft sigh came from behind her; it was clear she hadn't even considered that possibility.

Zeshan Chunye was also helpless. He had just told her to think it over yesterday, but she hadn't considered anything and was now in a hurry to drag him over.

Even if we can understand that she was pressured by her family, she shouldn't make a decision on a whim, right?

I said.

I said.

The two spoke in unison, but then abruptly stopped.

After a few seconds of silence, Riho Morikawa was the first to react.

"I'll go first!"

“Okay, then I’ll go first. Hmm? You go first?” Sawayama Haruno swallowed back the words she hadn’t finished saying.

Riho Morikawa doesn't play by the rules. In the past, when there was a situation where everyone spoke in unison, shouldn't she have let the other person speak first, and then decide whether or not to say what she originally wanted to say?

"I'll go first because it feels like once you've said it, I won't be able to say anything more," Riho Morikawa whispered.

Complex and anxious emotions kept swirling in her heart, but the fifteen minutes she spent standing under the showerhead were enough for Morikawa Riho to think things through. Her previous hesitation was just because she was afraid that what she said would frighten Sawayama Haruno.

Despite her hesitation, she decided to speak up.

"I'm already twenty-seven years old this year," Riho Morikawa thought to herself with a self-deprecating laugh.

She no longer had time to squander, unlike Sawayama Haruno's other girlfriends who were young and had plenty of time to slowly entangle with him.

Riho Morikawa desperately wanted to convey her innermost feelings to the other person.

"Can I go first?"

“Go ahead and say it.” Sawayama Haruno hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

He had a strong premonition that the other person was about to say something outrageous, but he couldn't refuse their "request." Even though they were showering back to back, a strange feeling of excitement welled up inside him.

Goosebumps suddenly rose on his body. Sawayama Haruno moved his body uncomfortably, wanting to turn up the water temperature, but as soon as he stretched out his hand, Morikawa Riho's next words made him stop in his tracks.

"If you're worried about being exposed to your family, then just keep lying to them for the rest of your life."

Riho Morikawa's voice was low, but her tone revealed a certain firmness that made Haruno Sawayama extremely concerned.

He had a feeling that the other person was staring at his back, and he really wanted to turn around to make sure that Riho Morikawa was really looking at his back and talking to him. Wait a minute, he was taking a shower with his butt exposed, would she really do that?

Zeshan Chunye swallowed hard, inwardly cursing himself for having the mind to think about such nonsensical things at a time like this. After composing himself, he tentatively asked, "What do you mean by lying for a lifetime?"

"Literal meaning. Because finding a new 'boyfriend' would be troublesome, and your family really likes you, so you feel like this would be much easier, right?"

Riho Morikawa poked at the water's surface and said in a low voice, "As for marriage, it doesn't matter. I'll just put it off for now and find some excuse to get by later. Anyway, having a 'boyfriend' should stop them from pressuring me anymore."

"is that so."

Sawayama Haruno stared at the water temperature controller and suddenly asked, "Are you serious?"

"Ah, seriously, of course. You don't have to agree to me, after all, you're married and have other secret girlfriends, so it's normal for you to refuse me. I was already mentally prepared."

Riho Morikawa suddenly changed the subject, pretending to be indifferent, and said, "Anyway, I just thought it would be more convenient to contact you at first, but it would be too unfair if it were only convenient for me, so it's okay if you want to refuse."

"I'm also worried that this plan might cause trouble for you and your other lovers, so from any perspective, there's no reason to force you to keep lying to me."

Riho Morikawa spoke very quickly, but beneath her seemingly nonchalant exterior lay an extremely anxious heart.

The bathroom suddenly fell silent, with only the sound of running water remaining.

The two stood back to back, staring blankly at the milky-white wall.

In those few short minutes, Haruno Sawayama thought about many things. Memories of her time with Riho Morikawa began to flash through her mind, finally settling on her slightly flushed cheeks as she finished showering and prepared to switch places with him.

So that's how it is.

No wonder I felt that Riho Morikawa was acting strange all night.

Sawayama Haruno pursed her lips, feeling somewhat conflicted. Since things had come to this point, she couldn't just ignore the other person.

Although they had always maintained their status as adults, Riho Morikawa was, after all, her "first love," and she probably didn't know how to handle this situation, so the crucial decision fell into her own hands once again.

But thinking about it carefully, isn't Morikawa editor pretty good too?

She has large breasts and a mature, peach-like figure. She works tirelessly and often helps him solve various problems. Their relationship has long since transcended that of ordinary working colleagues.

Even setting that aside, going back to what Riho Morikawa said earlier, Haruno Sawayama had no reason to refuse her.

Since that's the case, there's nothing we can do. Sawayama Haruno sighed heavily.

I'm sure I'll get a beating from Miyazawa Maki and the others again.

Aren't you going to say anything?

As the bathwater slowly cooled, Riho Morikawa asked softly, "Or are you trying to refuse but are too embarrassed to say it?"

She was just about to start by talking about their "friendship" and advising Sawayama Haruno to speak his mind, saying that she wouldn't blame him if he really didn't want to help.

However, before she could speak, Haruno Sawayama suddenly interrupted her.

"To lie for a lifetime? That would be a truly outrageous lie. It would have to be far more elaborate than this hastily devised plan, wouldn't it?"

As he finished answering, he couldn't help but turn around and glance behind him, only to meet the gaze of Riho Morikawa, who was clearly stunned.

Sawayama Haruno scrutinized her carefully for a moment, then gave a helpless smile.

Even if I agree, I'll still feel embarrassed if you stare at me like that.

Oh no, does this mean I'm in a relationship with a mature female editor? Even if it's "fake," I feel like she'll have me completely under her thumb.

As expected, a beautiful smile curved the corners of Morikawa Riho's mouth.

Feeling the emotions stirring within her again, she said with a smile, "At worst, I'll let you see it again. Maybe it can even help your writing, Mr. Wushan."

The familiar address was still used, but this time the tone seemed particularly intimate.

The steam in the bathroom had long since dissipated. Despite their feigned relationship, the two seemed like a real couple, intently searching for each other's reflections in their eyes, and finally, they both laughed in unison.