I Reincarnated as The NTR Villain in a Gal Game After His Evil Deeds Were Exposed, But For Some Reason, The Heroines Keep Approaching Me~ - Chapter 19 - A Natural Born Leader

Chapter 19 – A Natural Born Leader

At Tojo Academy, there are three major events:

– Sports Festival

– Tojo Festival

– Ballroom Dance

It occurs several times during the three years of high school as a game event.

The first event held after entering the school is the sports festival.

In preparation for it, the atmosphere among the students is changing.

“Taketo-sama! Look! We’re in the same team!”

“Me too~”

“Cat girl! Why are you always here! I thought it would be just Taketo-sama and me~”

“Maybe it’s mutual love?”

“Grrr.”

“Oh my~ Don’t forget I’m here too~, okay? It’s Momo~”

“Cushion girl, nyaa~!”

The three girls made a commotion, but we were all gathered in the same auditorium. 

This is for the sports event that will take place in the latter half of May.

The sports festival will be divided into four teams.

– White team

– Red team

– Blue team

– Yellow team

I was assigned to the Yellow team along with Nazuna, Mimi, and Momo.

Toranomon-san is in the White team.

Ryuoin Yukine is in the Blue team.

And Tatemiya was assigned to the Red team.

Everything can be confirmed by the names listed on the distributed prints.

“Why! Why am I in the Red team!?”

In the hallway, Tatemiya’s screams echoed. Has he lost his mind? I try not to get involved, so I’m not sure about the protagonist’s personality.

During the month-long preparation period for the sports festival, each team begins to discuss who will participate in the competition.

Since the classrooms are scattered, and there are about two hundred students in each grade of the high school section alone, four teams are formed.

The first and second place winners will receive a one-year ticket for desserts that can be eaten at the cafeteria, so it’s a nice gift for both girls and boys. A smart move on the school’s part.

You can eat your meal freely in the cafeteria, but desserts aren’t included. It can be used as a reward element. For girls who love sweets, it’s a motivation booster.

“Now then, first of all, let’s decide on the Yellow team’s captain.”

Organizers are selected from the third grades of each team, and the discussions take place in the auditorium, where 150 students can gather.

Every year, the captain is selected from among the third-year students, who will represent the team and act as the representative.

As someone who wants to avoid trouble and live quietly, I don’t want to be the captain or participate in the Sports Festival.

“Hmm. Oh my, look what we have here.”

Among the third-year students who volunteered, the organizer acting as the moderator showed a surprised expression.

A familiar face of a first-year girl raised her hand.

“Hmm~, a first-year is quite rare. What’s your name?”

“My name is Inukai Nazuna! However, I am not a candidate. I am recommending Mitsurugi Taketo-san!”

“Huh?”

When I heard Nazuna’s voice, I unintentionally let out a bewildered sound.

“Mitsurugi? Who’s that?”

“He was part of the Ryuoin family.”

“Ah!”

Gradually, things about me became known to the students.

No matter how much I change my name or keep quiet, it seems like there’s no way of stopping people from gossiping about me.

That’s how powerful the name Ryuoin Taketo is.

Even the third-year students who had expressed their candidacy started hesitating and eventually lowered their hands.

“Ehh~ well then, since all the candidates have withdrawn, the captain of the Yellow team will be the recommended Mitsurugi Taketo-kun!”

There was a flurry of applause, and the applause increased one by one.

Nazuna and Momo, who were sitting near me, obediently looked at me with admiration and applauded.

Even Mimi, who seemed unenthusiastic, clapped and wore an excited expression.

This is troublesome.

I wish I could live a quiet and peaceful life, but Mitsurugi Taketo’s body won’t allow it.

“Mitsurugi Taketo-sama. Please come up and give your greetings.”

Mitsurugi Taketo will truly remain in my body forever.

Annoying as it is, once I stepped onto the stage, my mouth started moving.

“My name is Mitsurugi Taketo. Is there anyone who doesn’t know about me?”

I slowly scanned the faces of the students.

Their expressions varied, but for some reason I felt strange.

About 30% were afraid.

A label of being a villain attached to the person Ryuoin Taketo.

Yet, more than half have eyes filled with expectations.

“The fact that I am the captain means no compromises. You all must work as my hands and feet. I will never allow you to embarrass me. Are you still planning to make me your captain?”

As I posed this question, challenging and demanding, sounds of swallowed saliva could be heard.

“Don’t think of it as just a student sports festival! Losing is not allowed in a fight. I won’t forgive those who don’t put in effort. I won’t forgive those who compromise. Give it your all! If you still lose, I’ll clean up the mess. I’ll be behind you all. Losing is not an option!”

It’s the same as when I scolded Tatemiya. 

When I stand in a place like this, my mouth starts moving on its own.

Taketo’s mouth says things I would normally be too embarrassed to say without feeling the embarrassment.

“Taketo-sama! Our captain is so cool!”

“Yes! Let’s do our best!”

“If Taketo is here, we can rest assured!”

As the three girls raised their voices, the cheers gradually began to rise with excitement.

“”“””Uoooohhh!!!”””””

“I don’t really get it, but it feels like we can win!”

“They say Ryuoin-sama can run a hundred meters in under ten seconds.”

“Hey, it’s Mitsurugi-sama now. Anyway, I also heard that he has never declared victory and lost.”

“The God of War! The God of War has descended upon us!!!”

While there are those who don’t quite understand, it seems like Ryuoin Taketo’s heroic story has taken on a life of its own and has done enough to liven things up.

Afterward, the proceedings were handed over to the organizers, and voting was conducted to determine who would participate in which events.

It was decided that participants would be required to self-report, and in case of overlap, they would be sent to a competition with a larger number of participants.