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 37: Arisu's Heavy Emotions (READ THIS BEFORE CHAP 36)

The day after that truth was confirmed, it was, as usual, another day to head to the academy. But things got hectic right from the morning.

The reason being…

“Yes, Akito-san. Still sleepy? If so, I’ll cuddle up with you, and we can take it slow. A second nap? Is that all you want? Why not skip the academy entirely and spend the whole day clinging to me?”

“…”

Currently, I, in my pajamas, am being lap-pilled by Arisu.

How did this happen? Well, the moment I woke up to my name being called, Arisu’s face filled my vision, and before I knew it, we ended up like this.

“Uh… did something happen?”

“Did something happen? Ara ara, what a curious thing to say.”

“Huh?”

“You said you wanted to lean on me yesterday, didn’t you?”

“…Oh.”

Now that she mentions it, I remember.

But I sent a follow-up message saying it was nothing, didn’t I? Even so, her barging in like this in the morning is…

(Tch… It’s supposed to be unthinkable by common sense, but because it’s Arisu, the most stunningly gorgeous girl in history, I’m actually thrilled… Is this what it means to be a guy…? Heh.)

Conclusion: It’s not bad at all.

Of course, skipping school to indulge in her like she suggested is out of the question, but since it’s still early, I’ll let this continue for a bit.

“A whole day is too much, but is it okay to stay like this for now?”

“Of course. On a day off from the academy, would you want to stay like this forever?”

“That… doesn’t sound bad, does it?”

“I’ve got your word.”

I might’ve just handed her a dangerous hostage with those words.

By the way, Amane-san is also in the room, standing by. Every time our eyes meet, she gives me a warm, amused smile.

It’s a bit like public execution, but with yesterday’s fatigue still lingering, Arisu’s lap pillow might just be the perfect remedy.

“So, what was that about yesterday?”

“…I’d say ‘in due time,’ but for now, I can only say I’ll tell you when the time comes.”

“Alright, that’s fine. Just tell me when you’re ready.”

“You’re backing off that easily?”

“Wouldn’t you hate it if I pried when you’re saying that?”

“…Yeah, thanks.”

“No problem. Good boy, good boy.”

She patted my head like I was a kid.

Ramu’s childish treatment is enough, so I had Arisu ease up on the head-pats.

After chilling for a bit, we had breakfast with Arisu.

Of course, Minato was there too, and he—no, she—was happily chatting with Arisu seated next to her.

“…?”

I suddenly felt Mom and Dad’s gazes.

Mom’s look was obvious, and Dad, who’d heard about yesterday from her, was nodding at me for some reason.

(…Trust, maybe?)

I could sense not just Mom’s but also Dad’s trust in me.

I still don’t have a clear answer on how to treat Minato—whether to keep things as they were or show her a different path because I’m here… For now, I don’t know.

“Akito-san?”

“Aniki, something wrong?”

“Nah, it’s nothing.”

I flinched when they called out to me, but thanks to my poker face, they didn’t seem to notice anything.

But… thinking calmly, isn’t Minato kind of amazing?

From the time she was taken in until now, she’s kept her true self hidden from everyone except those who already knew. That’s almost scarily impressive.

“Oh, so that’s why you came over so early, Arisu-san.”

“Exactly. Don’t you think it’s suspicious, Minato-kun? Getting a message from your fiancé, even at night, saying they urgently need to lean on you?”

“Well… I don’t have a fiancé, so I wouldn’t know.”

“True… Then imagine Akito-san. If he suddenly said he urgently needed your help, what would you do?”

“…I see. I totally get how you feel, Arisu-san.”

Man, Arisu and Minato are really close.

In the original story, they didn’t interact much, but they probably bonded over the struggles they faced because of Akito. That must be part of why they get along so well.

As for me now, seeing my fiancée and my little—not brother, but sister—getting along is heartwarming.

(…I’m super conscious of it, though. I’ll probably get used to it eventually, but it might be better to clear things up soon.)

I should talk to Minato after school today.

Swift action is key, after all… And judging by this, Mom and Dad don’t seem to mind me discussing it with her.

…It might make things awkward, and our relationship could change, but as her big brother, there are things I need to say.

“…Phew, thanks for the meal.”

After a lively breakfast, I left the house with Arisu.

Our conversation never stopped on the way to the academy, but she didn’t pry into what was on my mind or even show any signs of noticing.

“Have a good day.”

“See ya~”

“Thank you, Sakuragi-san.”

We arrived at the academy and walked side by side.

“…Yawn.”

“Ara, quite a big yawn.”

“Yeah… I was just so wiped out yesterday. Did some thinking, ended up sleeping late.”

“I’m trying not to pry, but when you say that, I really want to know what’s up.”

“Yeah, my bad.”

This sleepiness… Feeling it this early is bad news.

My fears were spot-on. From the first period, I was battling sleepiness, pinching myself hard to stay awake.

(This… If I don’t nap at lunch, I’m screwed.)

The afternoon will be even worse, so I need to catch a quick nap somehow.

“You okay?”

“Yeah… Sorry, Arisu.”

“It’s fine. I told you, didn’t I? You should’ve spent the whole day clinging to me, holed up in my room.”

“…You’re not wrong.”

In this state, I can’t help but nod in agreement.

Whenever I started to doze off, Arisu would call out to me, and finally, the long-awaited lunch break arrived.

After eating with Arisu, we headed to the rooftop, a popular spot often used for naps.

“My first nap at school, but this is the spot, right?”

“It’s nice and warm up here.”

In the original story, this was a hotspot among students, the only place to escape the stuffy classroom atmosphere. Besides us, there were a fair number of others here.

“Wait, you’re coming too, Arisu?”

“Is that okay? I want to be by your side.”

“…”

…She says the sweetest things.

There was one empty bench big enough to lie on, so we sat down together… and before I knew it, she grabbed my head, and we slipped back into the lap-pillow position from this morning.

“…Thanks.”

“Sleep well.”

Lying down and looking up, Arisu’s ample chest, pushing up her uniform, was impossible to miss.

But before I could get flustered or embarrassed, sleepiness overpowered me.

“I’ve… always kind of admired this.”

“Hm?”

“Spending time on the rooftop like this… Feeling the warm breeze, relaxing with someone I care about.”

“…Yeah?”

“Yes. This alone makes me happy.”

Peeking over the soft “mountains,” Arisu flashed a smile.

Her expression filled me with calm, and I closed my eyes.

“…Fufu, such a cute sleeping face.”

“…~”

“Ara, sleep-talking…? You must really feel at ease with me.”

A hint of mischief sparked in Arisu, and she leaned in slightly.

Then she heard Akito’s faint sleep-talking.

“Arisu… is she… gonna be lovers… with that guy…?”

“…Huh?”

Who’s “that guy”?

Her joy faded, and she tried to figure out what his sleep-talking meant, but naturally, she had no answers.

“A dream…? If so, what kind of awful dream are you having? Do you think I’d look at anyone but you?”

Even if it’s just a dream, even if it’s impossible in reality, the thought of Akito glimpsing such an unpleasant memory made Arisu’s discomfort grow.

“If there’s some other world out there… where I could end up like that with someone other than you, that wouldn’t be me. The Saijou Arisu standing before you right now only sees you.”

“I almost wish we could chain our bodies together and lock ourselves in a room with a key that never opens.”

“That way, the world would just be you and me… Ahh, but not everything goes as we want. Is that just life?”

System: Arisu’s Heavy Emotions

Minato was Minato-chan.

The day after that truth was confirmed, it was, as usual, another day to head to the academy. But things got hectic right from the morning.

The reason being…

“Yes, Akito-san. Still sleepy? If so, I’ll cuddle up with you, and we can take it slow. A second nap? Is that all you want? Why not skip the academy entirely and spend the whole day clinging to me?”

“…”

Currently, I, in my pajamas, am being lap-pilled by Arisu.

How did this happen? Well, the moment I woke up to my name being called, Arisu’s face filled my vision, and before I knew it, we ended up like this.

“Uh… did something happen?”

“Did something happen? Ara ara, what a curious thing to say.”

“Huh?”

“You said you wanted to lean on me yesterday, didn’t you?”

“…Oh.”

Now that she mentions it, I remember.

But I sent a follow-up message saying it was nothing, didn’t I? Even so, her barging in like this in the morning is…

(Tch… It’s supposed to be unthinkable by common sense, but because it’s Arisu, the most stunningly gorgeous girl in history, I’m actually thrilled… Is this what it means to be a guy…? Heh.)

Conclusion: It’s not bad at all.

Of course, skipping school to indulge in her like she suggested is out of the question, but since it’s still early, I’ll let this continue for a bit.

“A whole day is too much, but is it okay to stay like this for now?”

“Of course. On a day off from the academy, would you want to stay like this forever?”

“That… doesn’t sound bad, does it?”

“I’ve got your word.”

I might’ve just handed her a dangerous hostage with those words.

By the way, Amane-san is also in the room, standing by. Every time our eyes meet, she gives me a warm, amused smile.

It’s a bit like public execution, but with yesterday’s fatigue still lingering, Arisu’s lap pillow might just be the perfect remedy.

“So, what was that about yesterday?”

“…I’d say ‘in due time,’ but for now, I can only say I’ll tell you when the time comes.”

“Alright, that’s fine. Just tell me when you’re ready.”

“You’re backing off that easily?”

“Wouldn’t you hate it if I pried when you’re saying that?”

“…Yeah, thanks.”

“No problem. Good boy, good boy.”

She patted my head like I was a kid.

Ramu’s childish treatment is enough, so I had Arisu ease up on the head-pats.

After chilling for a bit, we had breakfast with Arisu.

Of course, Minato was there too, and she was happily chatting with Arisu seated next to her.

“…?”

I suddenly felt Mom and Dad’s gazes.

Mom’s look was obvious, and Dad, who’d heard about yesterday from her, was nodding at me for some reason.

(…Trust, maybe?)

I could sense not just Mom’s but also Dad’s trust in me.

I still don’t have a clear answer on how to treat Minato—whether to keep things as they were or show her a different path because I’m here… For now, I don’t know.

“Akito-san?”

“Aniki, something wrong?”

“Nah, it’s nothing.”

I flinched when they called out to me, but thanks to my poker face, they didn’t seem to notice anything.

But… thinking calmly, isn’t Minato kind of amazing?

From the time she was taken in until now, she’s kept her true self hidden from everyone except those who already knew. That’s almost scarily impressive.

“Oh, so that’s why you came over so early, Arisu-san.”

“Exactly. Don’t you think it’s suspicious, Minato-kun? Getting a message from your fiancé, even at night, saying they urgently need to lean on you?”

“Well… I don’t have a fiancé, so I wouldn’t know.”

“True… Then imagine Akito-san. If he suddenly said he urgently needed your help, what would you do?”

“…I see. I totally get how you feel, Arisu-san.”

Man, Arisu and Minato are really close.

In the original story, they didn’t interact much, but they probably bonded over the struggles they faced because of Akito. That must be part of why they get along so well.

As for me now, seeing my fiancée and my little sister getting along is heartwarming.

(…I’m super conscious of it, though. I’ll probably get used to it eventually, but it might be better to clear things up soon.)

I should talk to Minato after school today.

Swift action is key, after all… And judging by this, Mom and Dad don’t seem to mind me discussing it with her.

…It might make things awkward, and our relationship could change, but as her big brother, there are things I need to say.

“…Phew, thanks for the meal.”

After a lively breakfast, I left the house with Arisu.

Our conversation never stopped on the way to the academy, but she didn’t pry into what was on my mind or even show any signs of noticing.

“Have a good day.”

“See ya~”

“Thank you, Sakuragi-san.”

We arrived at the academy and walked side by side.

“…Yawn.”

“Ara, quite a big yawn.”

“Yeah… I was just so wiped out yesterday. Did some thinking, ended up sleeping late.”

“I’m trying not to pry, but when you say that, I really want to know what’s up.”

“Yeah, my bad.”

This sleepiness… Feeling it this early is bad news.

My fears were spot-on. From the first period, I was battling sleepiness, pinching myself hard to stay awake.

(This… If I don’t nap at lunch, I’m screwed.)

The afternoon will be even worse, so I need to catch a quick nap somehow.

“You okay?”

“Yeah… Sorry, Arisu.”

“It’s fine. I told you, didn’t I? You should’ve spent the whole day clinging to me, holed up in my room.”

“…You’re not wrong.”

In this state, I can’t help but nod in agreement.

Whenever I started to doze off, Arisu would call out to me, and finally, the long-awaited lunch break arrived.

After eating with Arisu, we headed to the rooftop, a popular spot often used for naps.

“My first nap at school, but this is the spot, right?”

“It’s nice and warm up here.”

In the original story, this was a hotspot among students, the only place to escape the stuffy classroom atmosphere. Besides us, there were a fair number of others here.

“Wait, you’re coming too, Arisu?”

“Is that okay? I want to be by your side.”

“…”

…She says the sweetest things.

There was one empty bench big enough to lie on, so we sat down together… and before I knew it, she grabbed my head, and we slipped back into the lap-pillow position from this morning.

“…Thanks.”

“Sleep well.”

Lying down and looking up, Arisu’s ample chest, pushing up her uniform, was impossible to miss.

But before I could get flustered or embarrassed, sleepiness overpowered me.

“I’ve… always kind of admired this.”

“Hm?”

“Spending time on the rooftop like this… Feeling the warm breeze, relaxing with someone I care about.”

“…Yeah?”

“Yes. This alone makes me happy.”

Peeking over the soft “mountains,” Arisu flashed a smile.

Her expression filled me with calm, and I closed my eyes.

“…Fufu, such a cute sleeping face.”

“…~”

“Ara, sleep-talking…? You must really feel at ease with me.”

A hint of mischief sparked in Arisu, and she leaned in slightly.

Then she heard Akito’s faint sleep-talking.

“Arisu… is she… gonna be lovers… with that guy…?”

“…Huh?”

Who’s “that guy”?

Her joy faded, and she tried to figure out what his sleep-talking meant, but naturally, she had no answers.

“A dream…? If so, what kind of awful dream are you having? Do you think I’d look at anyone but you?”

Even if it’s just a dream, even if it’s impossible in reality, the thought of Akito glimpsing such an unpleasant memory made Arisu’s discomfort grow.

“If there’s some other world out there… where I could end up like that with someone other than you, that wouldn’t be me. The Saijou Arisu standing before you right now only sees you.”

“I almost wish we could chain our bodies together and lock ourselves in a room with a key that never opens.”

“That way, the world would just be you and me… Ahh, but not everything goes as we want. Is that just life?”