I Achieved a Happy Ending in a World Where Erotic and Grotesque Things are Commonplace, but I Hadn't Thought About What Would Happen After That. - Chapter 28: I'm going to greet your father~

Chapter 28: I’m going to greet your father~

 There’s nothing better than a holiday when you have a lot on your mind.

 However, in the past couple of days, I’ve met a lot of heroines from this world… I thought to myself.

“Ahaha…”

“It’s Aika today, huh?”

 Yes, the day after all that happened, I ran into Aika.

 We didn’t make plans to meet, but as I was wandering around, I happened to bump into her.

 Of course, she knew everything, and she eagerly asked me about my intimate moments with Kaguya, which made me quite embarrassed.

“W-Well, I’m curious! I mean, I want to do that too!”

 She said, making me feel a bit troubled.

(…… That’s a bit much, isn’t it?)

 When they’re being lewd, their sharp words come back.

 After a day’s rest, I felt like my wit was back, and today, I could respond to anyone, even Kaguya, with sharp words… Earlier, when Aika said something like that, I shouted back, telling her that she and the others were lewd, so think about it!

“So… are we doing this again today?”

“Ah, you’re changing the subject… but yes.”

 Aika and I were standing at the bus stop where we had met before, and in front of us, the rain was pouring down with a loud ‘zaa zaa’ sound.

 It was like a recreation of the previous situation, but today, Aika had an umbrella, so there was no need to worry about getting wet… What about me? I only had my phone and wallet with me.

“I wonder if it’s me or Aika who’s the rain bringer.”

“It could be both of us.”

“That’s very likely.”

“Yeah…”

 That’s not something to be happy about…

 I didn’t feel like going out in the rain, but since I wasn’t moving, Aika didn’t seem to be in a hurry to leave either.

 We spent some time in silence, but somehow, I enjoyed this quiet moment.

“…… Aika.”

“Yes?”

“You and Souta… you’re not dating, are you?”

“That’s sudden… I’d say we’re more like childhood friends or close friends.”

“…………”

“Do you see me and Souta becoming more than friends in the future, Seigi?”

 You know, it’s natural for you to assume that I know about the future.

 I nodded without denying it… Well, there was no need to go into further detail, and Aika didn’t ask any more questions.

“Souta… he’s such a handsome guy. I sometimes feel like I don’t deserve such a wonderful childhood friend.”

“Yeah, he’s a real looker, unlike me.”

“Ahaha… If Souta is the typical handsome guy, then you’re the cool and charismatic type, Masayoshi.”

“Hey, Souta’s handsome in every sense of the word! Are you trying to comfort me or something?”

“Sorry, sorry. I know that Souta is handsome, and I’m not just trying to comfort you… I truly think you’re cool and attractive in every way, Masayoshi.”

 …… Ah, I’m so embarrassed.

“Hey, how can you say that about yourself when you’re such a wonderful person? If I were to say something that girls might dislike, Aika, you’re–“

“A lewd woman, right? I don’t mind being called lewd by the person I love. In fact, I might even like it.”

“……”

 Come on, stop making my heart flutter like that!

 But… as I talked to Aika, I realized that this must be what they call the “childhood friend appeal.”

“…… You’re not just lewd, you’re a wonderful woman, truly. I feel that when I’m with you.”

“Th-That’s what makes you so charming, Masayoshi!”

 It’s not deception… but I can’t deny that I might be deceiving her.

 However, to be clear, everything I say comes from the heart.

“…… I feel like I’ve always been by your side… I mean, during the Ayakashi hunting and stuff.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“There were many dangerous moments, but you always came to my rescue… Even when I was in trouble on my own, you came to help me right away… You not only pampered me but also scolded me when necessary, and I could tell that you were thinking about me. But of course, the fact that you saved my life was the biggest factor. I fell for you immediately.”

 Confessing at the bus stop while watching the heavy rain, surrounded by silence.

 I glanced at Aika, who was blushing but refused to look away, keeping her eyes locked on mine.

“…… I can’t run away from you, can I?”

“Run away…? Well, even if you tried, it would be futile.”

“Why?”

“Because I would chase after you. I would chase you to the ends of the earth and never let you go.”

 Aika’s eyes were serious, and her words sent a chill down my spine.

 …… Wait, isn’t she scarier than the Ayakashis? Well, thanks to my power, I don’t feel much fear towards them, but Aika’s words right now are quite heavy and even remind me of Kaguya.

“I see… well, this is a pickle.”

 I was in a real pickle, but it also gave me the push I needed.

 I’ve made up my mind… I want to be with them, with Kaguya and the others. So, instead of overthinking it, I’ll just be the person they want me to be.

 If they want to be with me, I’ll stay by their side, and I’ll also embrace my own desires.

“Aika, if I asked you to stay by my side for the rest of your life, would you do it?”

“Of course, I would. I want to be with you even without you asking.”

“…… Thank you.”

“!”

 Alright, decision made.

 I want to be with them, with Kaguya and the others… It’s true that I’m tied down, but it’s not just because I have no choice.

 Well, one way or another… I think a part of me has always wanted this deep down.

“Y-You just said yes now!”

“Ahaha… it’s strange, isn’t it? Just a few days ago, we were talking about lewd things, and now…”

“…… Does that mean you no longer find us lewd? Do you no longer find us attractive?!”

“That’s not what I meant!”

 I’ve always found you lewd!

 After that, we spent some time laughing and bickering, and then I parted ways with Aika and headed to the forest behind the school.

 I knew she wouldn’t be there, but surprisingly, she was.

“…… Why are you here?”

“I thought you might come, so… just taking a walk.”

 Kaguya was leaning against a tree, looking at me intently, as if prompting me to speak.

“…… I’ve made up my mind. I want to be with all of you… with you, Kaguya.”

“I see… fufu♪ Even though I already knew your answer, I was still scared until I heard it from you directly. Well, since you confessed your love to me directly, I knew for sure that we would be together.”

 Kaguya smiled, and I shrugged my shoulders.

 Well, now there’s no turning back… From now on, I’ll be spending my days with them, with Kaguya and the others.

 Of course, happiness is guaranteed, but I also feel a sense of exhaustion… from something I won’t mention.

“…… Hmm?”

 As I was feeling a small flutter of excitement about the future, Kaguya’s eyes widened in disbelief, and she was about to scream– that moment, I used my reincarnation bonus power to summon a sword that shouldn’t exist.

 I held the sword in a defensive stance, and a sharp blade touched the sword.

“Could it be… that… Father?”

“…… So it really was a flag.”

 I turned around and saw the familiar hole created by the demon, and beyond it, I could sense the presence of the highest-level demon.

 Kaguya’s body trembled, but I was truly surprised.

 I thought I had killed him for sure… but I guess with me, an irregularity, in the mix, something like this could happen. It was strangely calming.

“Don’t be scared, Kaguya. I don’t know how this happened, but I’ll do the same thing again.”

“Masayoshi…”

“But it’s convenient, isn’t it?”

“Hmm?”

 Kaguya asked what was so convenient about it.

 Well, formally speaking, there’s something I have to do, isn’t there?

“You know, since I’m taking his daughter as my wife, I should at least greet your father, right?”

 Kaguya’s eyes widened even further, and then she burst into a giggle that she couldn’t hold back.

“You really are… fufu♪ Well then, I’ll go and greet my future father-in-law too. I’ll happily die again and tell him that I’m taking his son as my husband.”

“…… That’s a morbid way of putting it.”

 Shall we go and greet your father, then?