Enchanted by the Power of the Evil Eye ~The Harem School Life Crafted by a Girl Falling Under My Hypnosis~ - Chapter 41: The Front and Back of the Dining Table

Chapter 41: The Front and Back of the Dining Table

“I’m starving! Onee-chan, is dinner ready?”

After getting out of the bath, Natsumi changed back into the white dress she was wearing earlier and entered the living room.

“Yes, yes, it’s already done!”

Yuki-nee answered Natsumi with a smile while setting out the food.

“Natsumi, help out a little, will you? Sorry, Yuki-nee, for making you do everything.”

I followed Natsumi into the living room, and she made a guilty face when I scolded her.

Yuki-nee had cleaned Natsumi’s room, prepared the bath, arranged my hospital discharge celebration—literally everything.

Yuki-nee doesn’t think anything of the fact that Natsumi and I were bathing together.

I added two new commands to Yuki-nee, keeping her swap with Yukino intact: “Don’t question anything I say or do” and “Don’t mind any changes in Natsumi caused by my commands.”

These are necessary to enjoy life with Natsumi.

“It’s fine, Mamo-kun is a guest… And having Natsumi help would just make things harder in the end…”

“What’s that supposed to mean? Natsumi can help too!”

The usual sisterly banter, the usual sisterly conversation…

Natsumi, getting worked up, stomped toward the kitchen.

“I’ll help too.”

Natsumi stomped back from the kitchen.

“No way, Mamoru’s the star today, so sit and wait. Here, drink this.”

Natsumi pushed me into a chair at the table and handed me orange juice.

“But I’ll help with something.”

As I tried to stand, Natsumi pressed down on my shoulders, her strength so immense I couldn’t budge.

“Ugh, are you stupid? Just sit there like a guest!”

Saying that, Natsumi turned to help Yuki-nee but then looked back.

“H-hey, Mamoru…”

“What? What’s up?”

Natsumi stared at me… fidgeting.

(Hm? …Oh.)

“N-Natsumi…”

“Fufu!”

Called by name, Natsumi happily scampered to the kitchen.

Several changes have happened to Natsumi.

She started calling herself “Natsumi.”

She calls me “Mamoru” with the same intonation as when we were kids.

She calls Yuki-nee “Onee-chan.”

Her tsundere personality seems to have a bigger “dere” component now.

The hypnosis only commanded her to be mine, but parts of the old Natsumi seem to have mixed in, showing signs of childish regression.

It feels a bit like the old Natsumi, which makes me happy…

I decided to make Natsumi my “girlfriend” too.

I have her call me “Mamoru.”

Like Yuna, my “girlfriend”… This naturally puts Natsumi above Yukino in status, but oh well.

More importantly… How will I explain this to Yuna later?

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“Mamo-kun, congratulations on your discharge!”

Yuki-nee set off a party popper, showing her playful side.

“Come on, Natsumi!”

“C-Congrats… I’m glad…”

Prompted by Yuki-nee, Natsumi congratulated me too, her shy expression cute.

“Here we go! Let’s eat!”

On the table were fried chicken, salad, and a hand-rolled sushi set.

A classic menu for Kageyama and Kisaragi family gatherings, my favorite.

But today, I’m pretending my arm is injured, so it’s hard to make.

“Here you go, Mamo-kun!”

Yuki-nee made me a tuna hand-roll.

“Thanks, Yuki-nee… Mm, delicious!”

It’s delicious! But Natsumi’s stare is distracting.

“What’s that? Natsumi wants to make one for Mamo-kun too?”

Yuki-nee noticed her stare and grinned.

“Huh? Just eat on your own! Geez, Onee-chan, you know Mamoru’s injured, why’d you pick this?!”

Natsumi’s face turned red as she stuffed her mouth with her own roll.

“Fufu, then I’ll make Mamo-kun’s.”

As Yuki-nee reached for the rice paddle, Natsumi snatched it first.

“…Onee-chan, you prepared everything, so Natsumi’ll make Mamoru’s. It’s fine.”

Yuki-nee smiled at Natsumi. She’s always teased her like this and grinned, ever since we were kids.

Yuki-nee really adores Natsumi, fufu.

Imagining Natsumi and Yukino’s future relationship makes me laugh.

“Fufu.”

I couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Mamo-kun, what’s wrong? Laughing all of a sudden.”

Yuki-nee tilted her head, her gesture similar to Natsumi or Yuna’s but with an adult charm I love.

I think about someday making Yuki-nee truly mine… but for now, I want to enjoy this duality. Either Yukino or Yuki-nee will probably disappear…

“Nah, I’m just having fun and laughed.”

“Oh, my, that’s good. I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself.”

Yuki-nee covered her mouth, smiling genuinely.

Natsumi, eating a hand-roll, glanced at our exchange sidelong.

I’ve explained the relationship between Yuki-nee and Yukino to Natsumi, without mentioning the keyword.

I also told her one of them might disappear someday…

Yuki-nee doesn’t know her life is already in my hands, but Natsumi does… It’s fun…

By the way, the hand-roll Natsumi made… it’s huge…

“Oh, right!”

Natsumi suddenly ran to her room, as if remembering something.

“What’s up with Natsumi?”

I asked Yuki-nee, who tilted her head with a smile.

“Here, this is for you, Mamoru.”

Natsumi handed me a small wrapped bag.

“What’s this?”

Come to think of it, I saw it on her desk.

“Just open it!”

I opened the bag as told, and inside was a keychain with a stylized black cat face.

“Oh! A kitty! Thanks, Natsumi. You remembered I love cats!”

Natsumi’s face flushed, and I was genuinely thrilled.

“W-what? I forgot about that. It’s just a coincidence! I bought it cheap somewhere nearby, that’s all!”

“Oh? Is Natsumi’s ‘nearby’ taking a train after school to buy it? I was worried when you came home late.”

Yuki-nee teased Natsumi with a sly grin.

“W-what, I had other errands… Don’t take it seriously, Mamoru! …Are you an idiot?”

Natsumi hid her nose under her twintails, her face visibly red.

So cute… My Natsumi…

“Thanks, Natsumi! I’ll treasure it.”

Natsumi nodded slightly… She’s so adorable…

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The dinner party wrapped up, and I lay on my bed in my room.

I finally got Natsumi. Now, if I can just deal with the obstacles, next time…

A message came through on my phone. I checked it… Looks like there was one more change in Natsumi…

“Mamoru! Today was amazing, it felt so good! Let’s do it again? I want to take a bath together too, and next time, Natsumi will wash you! I want to eat together again too. Sorry I made the hand-roll sushi as big as your thing! I love you, I adore you, my master! Natsumi is your thing, right? Tell me anything, okay? Good night! The keychain is a matching pair with mine. Ehehe, I’d be happy if you used it.”

She’s become super lovey-dovey over messaging apps… I quietly set the phone down, deciding to reply later.

A bit later, my phone buzzed again.

(Natsumi again…?)

It was Yuna…

“What happened with Yukino’s sister? Did you properly break her? Can I have her again? Can I train her? I’m looking forward to your report next time… REALLY looking forward to it?!”

This feels like she’s onto something… I have a bad feeling about this.

I quietly set the phone down… I already marked it as read… Maybe I’ll switch to airplane mode before opening messages next time…