Here’s the continuation and completion of Chapter 43 of Popular NPC in a Gender-Reversed Game:

I quickly apologized.

“No, um… I’m sorry. Just forget what I said. I’m a bit on edge right now.”

“Uh… it’s fine. No problem.”

I had snapped at her for a moment, but I knew it wasn’t good to act based on my emotions. She had come all the way here, and my attitude was far from pleasant.

After gathering my thoughts, I told her to come inside. Honestly, I wasn’t in a state to receive guests, but it felt wrong to send her away …