About the Case of Me Being Reincarnated as a Side Character Who Got Kicked Out Immediately Of The Story, but the Heroine, Who’s My Yandere Fiancée, Won't Leave Me Alone

Chapter 32: Sisters of a Feather

“Welcome.”

“Thanks…”

“…Though I’d prefer it if it were just you and me, Akito-san.”

Muttering that heart-stopping comment with a hint of dissatisfaction, Arisu led me into Ichika-san’s room.

The preparations for the tea party were already complete. The table was adorned with delicious-looking pastries and steaming cups of tea.

“Please, have a seat.”

Ichika-san beckoned with a smile.

It’s nice to see her so much softer compared to my first impression of her, but I’m still not used to being treated so kindly by someone who’s changed this much.

“Let’s go, Akito-san.”

“Yeah.”

Prompted by Arisu, I sat across from Ichika-san.

“Hehe♪”

“…”

Ichika-san’s bright smile gives the impression of an expressive Arisu.

It’s not that Arisu hasn’t been expressive lately, but she’s usually so poised and cool. So, seeing Ichika-san, who shares Arisu’s features, smile like this has an overwhelming impact.

(…No need to think too hard about it—this woman is stunningly beautiful in her own right.)

In manga or anime, her exaggerated sister-complex made her a comedic mini-character, but in reality, she’s a proper human being.

Taller than Arisu—about my height—with an even larger chest than Arisu’s already impressive figure, she exudes not delicate femininity but the powerful aura of a confident leader. She’s just… incredible.

“Hmm… Yes, you’re really something now. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what, but if Arisu trusts you enough to stay by your side, that’s more than enough reason for me to believe in you.”

“…Thank you.”

The sense of being genuinely trusted is overwhelming.

Even with Ichika-san’s warm smile and kind words, I still can’t quite get used to it. But being told something like this makes me happy, and it strengthens my resolve not to do anything foolish to betray that trust.

“I’m the one who’s surprised. Even when we talked before, it’s not like my past mistakes just disappear, right? Isn’t that so, Arisu?”

“True… But what kind of person were you before, I wonder?”

“Arisu?”

Hey, come on!

That’s a bit harsh on the old Akito… Not that I care too much, but it’s the way you said it!

“It just means the current you is like a completely different person from the old you. Arisu’s phrasing aside, I’m amazed at how much a person can change.”

“…I’m flattered.”

“Come on, why so formal? You might become my little brother in the future, so can’t you be a bit more relaxed with me?”

Her approach is so different it throws me off balance.

Ichika-san’s captivating smile, which I could easily get lost in if I let my guard down, contrasts with Arisu’s usual composed demeanor.

Under their combined gazes, my hands fumbled, and I accidentally spilled a bit of tea.

“Hot!?”

It wasn’t a huge amount.

But the tea spilled right onto my lower half—in a spot that, if seen, would definitely make it look like I’d wet myself.

“Oh, are you okay?”

Arisu stood up and came to my side.

“You didn’t burn yourself, did you?”

Ichika-san stood up too, joining her.

And so, both of them crouched in front of me, creating an indescribable situation.

(This… This is straight out of an ecchi manga! The ‘you spilled it, so you better wipe it up’ trope!)

After staring for a moment, both Arisu and Ichika-san visibly blushed.

I was embarrassed too—what kind of punishment game is this? In times like this, it’s best to stay quiet and wipe it up myself!

“…”

After enduring a hellish silence, we sat back down.

The uncomfortable dampness on my lower half reminded me of wetting myself as a kid. Convincing myself it was the same made it slightly bearable… but not really. As it cooled, the urge to change clothes grew stronger.

“Akito-san?”

“Yeah?”

“It’s getting cold, isn’t it? I could… blow on it to warm it up for you!?”

“What are you even saying?”

Uh… Arisu’s acting a little weird.

Meanwhile, Ichika-san, who had also blushed earlier, had regained her composure—thanks to her adult poise—and was now chuckling at Arisu’s behavior.

“Won’t that make him ‘lively’ in more ways than one?”

This woman might need to be silenced.

“By the way, didn’t you two bathe together? I know it’s rich coming from me, but is it really something to get embarrassed about?”

“Well…”

“…There’s a clear difference between then and now.”

Saying that, Arisu stood up and headed to the restroom.

And so, I was left alone with Ichika-san. She cracked her neck, then rotated her arms as if her shoulders were stiff.

“Are you sore?”

“Yes… It’s probably just my body’s quirks.”

…Well, carrying those around would do that.

Arisu sometimes complains about shoulder stiffness too. I guess having such impressive assets comes with its own price for women.

“Would you mind giving me a massage?”

“…Huh?”

“My shoulders, I mean.”

“Oh, right.”

I knew that!

Chuckling at my reaction, Ichika-san let me move behind her. I placed my hands on her shoulders and started kneading.

“Mm… Ahh… That feels nice.”

“Thank you…”

I haven’t massaged many people before, but seeing Ichika-san look so comfortable suggests I’m not terrible at it.

Her occasional sultry sighs are a bit distracting, though…

“It’s getting chilly these days… Make sure you don’t catch a cold, okay?”

“Yes…”

“Hehe, you really can’t believe I’ve become like this, can you?”

“…Well, yeah.”

It seems she’s seen right through me.

Ichika-san laughed, her shoulders shaking, and gently placed her hand over mine.

“It’s exactly because of the person you are now. Your heartfelt words had a certain sincerity that I found endearing. More importantly, I can tell how much you care about Arisu, and that means a lot.”

“…”

“Also, as I’ve said before, I’ve always wanted a little brother. Having an older brother and a younger sister isn’t bad, but a little brother I can spoil rotten? That’s the dream.”

“And that’s… me?”

“Exactly.”

Ichika-san turned her head to face me.

Her earlier smile was gone, replaced by an expressionless gaze reminiscent of Arisu’s.

“For some reason, I can’t just leave you alone. It’s a new feeling for me, and I’m a bit confused,»

System: but it’s not a bad thing. Right, Akito-kun? Just know this—if you ever betray Arisu, I won’t forgive you. Keep that in mind.”

“G-Got it.”

The intense pressure in her eyes sparked a flicker of fear in me.

I’m not sure if she sensed my unease, but Ichika-san stood up from her chair, spread her arms, and pulled me into a hug.

“If you betray Arisu, we couldn’t do things like this anymore, could we? I wouldn’t be able to call you my little brother… That would be so lonely, so painful.”

“Uh, um…”

“I love kids who keep pushing forward despite setbacks. And if that kid treasures my little sister? There’s nothing better than that—so you better never betray Arisu, okay?”

“If you do, I’ll make you mine by force and ensure you can never leave me.”

She left those words hanging like a playful threat before letting me go.

When Arisu returned, Ichika-san bragged about the shoulder massage, prompting Arisu to demand one too. So, I diligently worked on Arisu’s shoulders as well.

(Ichika-san… She had some serious Arisu vibes back there—what was that!?“)

(A shoulder massage from Akito-san… It felt so good. But lately, have they gotten bigger again? I wonder if Akito-san likes big chests…)

(A little brother is just perfect… The best, right? I want to do everything for him, buy him anything, grant his every wish… Is that a bit too much? No, it’s fine, isn’t it? It just shows how much I care. If he ends up with Arisu, we’ll be together forever… Until death… Ufufu… Hahaha!)