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 51 - Everything of Me Is Only for Taketo-Sama [Toranomon Akemi’s POV]

Chapter 51 – Everything of Me Is Only for Taketo-Sama [Toranomon Akemi’s POV]

[Toranomon Akemi’s POV]

It’s often said that people only truly realize the value of something once they’ve lost it. 

My life was one of constant loss.

That’s why I got used to losing.

The first thing that was taken away from me was that I was born a woman, and my parents did not recognize my worth as a person.

I was taught that women exist to serve men and that all they have to do is obey.

The next thing taken away from me was freedom to love.

From birth, I was determined to live my life as Ryuoin Taketo-sama’s companion, dedicating everything to him.

Ever since I was young, I have always acted for the sake of Ryuoin Taketo-sama.

However, it was Ryuoin Taketo-sama who changed me.

It was Taketo-sama who freed me from my parents’ spell and told me to stand on my own.

He was a person who recognized me for who I am.

And the person who gave me the ability to think for myself.

Yet, it was only after Ryuoin Taketo-sama was no longer with me that I came to understand I am still someone who cannot live without clinging to something.

When I became the top-ranked student and classes began at Tojo Academy, everyone’s attention was focused on me.

I, who had been waiting behind Ryuoin Taketo-sama until now, took center stage.

That’s because Ryuoin Taketo-sama has stopped presenting himself, as if intentionally fading into the background…

After passing the entrance exam as the top-ranked student, many people started approaching me. I also received an invitation to join the Tojo Academy student council.

Being a part of the Tojo High School student council is considered prestigious.

It is said that students who serve in the council until graduation gain knowledge and experience in wielding power, which is advantageous in finding future employment.

“Yukine-san.”

“What?”

It’s been a long time since I met Ryuoin Yukine-neesan, and she looked at me with cold eyes.

Her eyes were emotionless, as if she had no interest in me at all.

Yes, as more people gathered around me, many others distanced themselves.

Nazuna whom I thought of as my best friend.

Yukine-san who was kind like an older sister.

And Taketo-sama, who was my fiancé, to whom I devoted everything.

Not a single person remained by my side.

Instead, the number of people whose faces I don’t know and whose names I can’t remember has increased. It seems that they try to use my name to act important.

Why did this happen? 　

I just wish we could have had fun and laughed together like the old days, but where did everything go wrong? Suddenly, Tatemiya-san’s face came to mind, but I only did what I believed was right.

At that time, I didn’t think I was wrong.

In fact, I thought that was the way to save Taketo-sama.

“The Toranomon Group filed a bankruptcy…”

It was completely unexpected. I hadn’t heard anything from my family.

Ah, I see, that’s why the Ryuoin family abandoned the Toranomon family.

I don’t know the details of why Taketo-sama was kicked out of the family, but the reason why my engagement with Taketo-sama was called off was not because of Taketo-sama, but because of me. It was called off because my family was no longer compatible with the Ryuoin family.

I called home using my smartphone.

“Mother.”

“Akemi-san. Why are you calling at such a busy time? It’s your test day, is it not?”

“I can’t be taking tests at a time like this!”

“Watch your tone, young lady!”

“……”

“Toranomon women shouldn’t be flustered at times like this. Women in the Toranomon family support men, so this is not a big deal. Fulfill your duties.”

Mother’s  scolding made me realize that I wasn’t in a position to be relied upon by my family.

As I was told, I left my dorm room and was about to take the test when I noticed something strange. The girls who usually approached me like followers didn’t come near.

Instead, they were whispering and talking amongst themselves while looking at me.

I immediately noticed that the way they were looking at me was different than usual, and it scared me.

When I returned to my room and contacted Kanja-sensei on my smartphone, she understood the situation and told me that I could take the test at a later date.

For a week, I’ve been hoping for a change in my situation, but I’m still afraid of the way people look at me.

However, there were also changes.

While I was hiding in my room, I heard a voice.

“You haven’t left your room for a week. I’ll leave dinner for you.”

It was Nazuna’s voice that I hadn’t heard in a while.

“I’ll leave it here.”

Yukine-neesan also came in the morning…

The two of them brought me changing meals, and after a week, it was time for summer break.

After most of the students left the dormitory, I decided to take the test.

On the way back, I found Taketo-sama.

I called out to him and we ended up coming to the old school building’s music room together.

Taketo-sama offered me tea and listened to my story.

I think this is the first time I’ve expressed my feelings to Taketo-sama this much.

He was kindly listening to me with a sympathetic ear.

“But, if there’s anything I can say, you’re showing your weakness in front of me right now.”

“Ah.”

Taketo-sama is right. We are no longer engaged to each other.

Why did I come to him with my troubles? I’ve caused him trouble.

“Isn’t that the answer? Whether you think you can show weakness to the other person or not, I think it comes across. It’s not just about asking the other person, it’s a mutual conversation.”

I received a scolding.

I was only focused on myself, even though we aren’t supporting each other.

“I’m very sorry.”

“You don’t need to apologize. I don’t mind being relied upon.”

Eh? Taketo-sama doesn’t mind?

If you say that, I’ll…

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“Then, could you please call me by my name like you used to?”

“Huh?”

I’ll end up being spoiled.

“I want Taketo-sama to call me Akemi.”

Nazuna, Yukine-neesan, and Taketo-sama are all important people to me.

I don’t want to lose them. I want to go back to how it was before.

“Okay. Akemi.”

“Thank you!”

I had been trying to act brave, but I couldn’t hold back anymore and burst into tears.

However, the joy of having Taketo-sama call me by name seemed to outweigh the sadness.

When I returned to the dorm, Yukine-neesan was waiting for me.

“Yukine-san.”

“Akemi. I haven’t forgiven you yet. Takkun is kind, but I haven’t accepted you yet.”

“I understand. However, my heart has decided.”

“What do you mean?”

“With this body, this heart, I will support Taketo-sama entirely. Regardless of what anyone says, regardless of my family situation, even if Taketo-sama doesn’t ask for it, everything of mine belongs to Taketo-sama. I will continue to show my value to Taketo-sama.”

I embraced my body.

I won’t ever give it to anyone else.

Everything of me is only for Taketo-sama.