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 58: Drowsy Akihito-kun

“……Oyo?”

I tilted my head slightly.

All around me was just an ordinary cityscape—nothing unusual, nothing worth noting, just the usual scenery.

Standing alone in the middle of the city… No, wait, is it really that unusual for me to be alone right now?

“……What was I doing again?”

Strangely enough, I couldn’t recall what I had been doing or why I was here by myself.

“……For some reason, I feel like I’d be incredibly embarrassed if I don’t remember.”

I had no idea what exactly was embarrassing, but somehow, I just had that feeling!

Specifically, I had this weird sense that another version of me—separate from my current self—was resting his head on Arisu’s lap… and a whole bunch of people were watching it happen!!

I know this sounds insane, but I don’t get it either… What the hell am I even talking about?

“Anyway, guess I’ll walk for now.”

Nothing was going to start if I just stood around, so I decided to move.

As I walked down a road that looked no different from usual, unfamiliar memories slowly surfaced in my mind.

It was strange to say they “resurfaced” when they weren’t familiar to begin with, but the memories I saw… were from a version of myself that had been banished at the Saijou family party, instead of the one standing here now, who hadn’t been.

“……??”

It was, without a doubt, a head-tilting moment.

But there wasn’t really anything I could do about it, so I just let the strange sensation settle and dug deeper into the memories.

Apparently, in this timeline, I had no motivation and didn’t even go to school.

The original story never really elaborated on what happened to Akihito after he was banished, but it seemed like he still received the bare minimum for living expenses.

“I see… So this is how it turns out.”

I stood there, murmuring to myself, but no one around seemed to care.

In fact, they didn’t even acknowledge my presence, as if they weren’t aware of me at all.

“……………”

In this version of events, I had no close relationships.

Aside from the absolute minimum of contact via letters, I had no interaction with my family.

Naturally, Arisu and Amane weren’t by my side, nor was Minato.

I hadn’t grown close to Sophia, Filia, Ram, or anyone else, either.

I was experiencing true solitude in every sense of the word.

“……How boring.”

That was the only conclusion I could come to.

Sure, I had severed ties with the Izayoi and Saijou families, freeing myself from the burdens that had once bound me…

But my life was so unbelievably dull.

I had thought this was what I wanted, yet now that I was seeing it firsthand, I realized—

I really didn’t.

I guess the reason I felt this way now was because my current life was too fulfilling.

I didn’t want to be separated from Arisu and everyone else.

“Alright… How do I get back?”

I needed to leave this empty, meaningless space—fast.

And the moment I thought that, it became clear:

I had been sleeping.

And now, I was waking up.

▼▽

“……………”

“Fufu, you were out like a light.”

Arisu giggled as she looked down at me.

So, my instincts had been right.

The moment I woke up, I knew—

The situation I had woken up to was incredibly embarrassing.

“……Haah, this is the worst.”

“It’s fine, isn’t it?”

“You were tired, right?”

It wasn’t just Arisu sitting beside me.

Sophia, Filia… and even Ram and the student council president were there, too.

“You looked absolutely adorable while sleeping, you know?”

“The meeting’s already over, so it’s not like it was a problem!”

Ah, I see…

So, they had all been watching me sleep.

Right after school ended, I had come to the student council room with Arisu to briefly discuss plans for next year.

The four of us—Arisu, Sophia, Filia, and myself—would be next year’s student council members.

Along with the current president, Miyazaki-senpai, and Ram—who, while technically still “temporary,” was pretty much confirmed to be next year’s student council president.

“But that was pretty sudden, huh? You must’ve been really tired?”

“A little… But honestly, I probably shouldn’t have slept.”

“Hmm? Why not?”

“I had a really boring dream.”

“Oh? That so?”

I kept the details to myself.

If I told Arisu what kind of dream it was, she’d definitely try to pamper me in response.

Not that I’d hate it or anything, but lately, she’d been developing a bad habit of prioritizing me no matter who was around.

If I wasn’t careful, she’d turn into an “Absolute Must Spoil Akihito No Matter What” kind of girl.

And that would be… dangerous.

“Though… your face did look a little troubled while you were sleeping.”

“Huh? Why did you notice that when I didn’t?”

Oh boy…

Arisu immediately turned on the student council president, glaring at him.

Arisu was usually very perceptive when it came to me, but apparently, she hadn’t noticed this time.

President Miyazaki simply chuckled.

“Perhaps it’s something only a fellow guy could notice. Of course, there’s no doubt that you understand him far better than I do.”

“Naturally. There’s no one in this world who understands Akihito-san better than I do.”

“Wow…”

“That was… bold.”

And so, for a while, sparks flew between Arisu and the student council president.

The two of them didn’t usually interact like this, but strangely enough, they seemed to get along in some ways.

Arisu, despite her irritation, seemed to be enjoying herself.

And honestly, watching them was pretty entertaining for me, too.

(Man… This really is something else.)

Looking around, I realized—

Right now, I was surrounded by the heroines of Yankano.

Not all of them, but with this many gathered in one place, it was less of a “feast for the eyes” and more of a divine blessing.

No doubt about it—this room smelled amazing.

There were still a few more people to be chosen for the student council, but for now…

I was part of it.

And that thought was enough to make me feel a little nervous.

But at the same time—

I was ready to give it my all.

After all, I couldn’t afford to embarrass myself in front of everyone here.

“Sorry, Arisu, I’m heading to the restroom.”

“Take care.”

I called out to Arisu and the others before leaving the student council room.

At this point, all that was left was to wait for dismissal, but since I was already on my way to the restroom, I figured I’d also take a moment to stretch and shake off the stiffness from my nap.

“……Hm?”

On my way to the restroom, I saw him.

A senior one year above me, and the guy competing with Ram for the position of student council president—Sumiragi.

“……Hmph.”

“……………”

As I walked past him, he let out a deliberate, mocking snort.

It pissed me off—probably because he was a good-looking guy, which made the gesture suit him even more.

But sure enough, that attitude made it clear that he still had the same twisted ambition—to rise to the top of this academy and look down on others like a king.

Realistically speaking, no matter what he does, Ram is guaranteed to be the student council president. Arisu is keeping an eye on things, so I doubt anything will go wrong.

Even so, there’s an unsettling feeling in the air—like some sort of trouble is bound to happen.

“……Anyway, restroom, restroom.”

Brushing off my encounter with Sumiragi—along with my irritation—I relieved myself and headed back to the student council room.

Just as I reached the entrance, I found Ram standing there.

“Nagatsubaki-senpai?”

“Oh, welcome back, Izayoi-kun.”

“Uh… What are you doing here?”

“Hehe, I just wanted a moment to relax. Life has been rather hectic thanks to the president, but… ever since meeting you all, he’s been more lively than ever.”

“I see…”

Yeah, the president really does seem to be having fun.

Just like me, Ram must have been recalling his antics—or rather, his cheerful energy—because she chuckled to herself.

“Thinking about how that noisy person will be gone soon… it’s a little lonely, isn’t it? But if you and the others lend me your strength, then I’ll feel reassured.”

“Ahaha… I’ll do my best.”

Well, by next year, the protagonist should show up.

When that happens, Ram might experience some sort of change as well.

Watching that unfold from up close could be interesting.

“Nagatsubaki-senpai.”

“Yes?”

“As long as I’m part of the student council, I’ll support you. No matter how small the matter, please don’t hesitate to rely on me.”

“……Thank you very much.”

Ram lowered her head politely before lifting her face again and slowly stepping closer.

“……What’s wrong?”

“……………”

She gazed at me intently, then gently reached out her hand.

And then—just as she took hold of mine, she spoke.

“I was just thinking… you seem quite different from when we first met. Back then, you were like a lost little child. But now, you have strong eyes that face forward with determination.”

“That’s… probably thanks to a lot of people.”

“Saijou-san and the others, right? You seem to be very close.”

The way she worries about people… it’s totally like a mother.

Ram, the woman who wielded the sheer force of motherly affection like a weapon and dragged countless readers into the depths of her charm…

But considering our current relationship, she’s just my senpai.

“I’m counting on you, Nagatsubaki-kaichou?”

“It’s too soon for that!”

We both laughed as we made our way back to the student council room.

（She’s got the motherly presence, and her forceful approach is still the same… but that manga really exaggerated things, huh?）

（Izayoi-kun… he truly is a dependable person. Saijou-san and the others mentioned it, but now that I see it firsthand… Hehe, there’s even a certain warmth about him. It reminds me of my late father… that kind of kindness… Ah… I can see it in his eyes—such a gentle soul…♪）