I Reincarnated as the Villain of an NTR Game, But I Don't Want to Make the Main Heroine Unhappy so I'll Live Earnestly

Chapter 116: Eating Dinner With Yuuna

That evening.

Tonight, I was having dinner at home with Yuuna, just the two of us. Ayako wasn’t around as she was busy working late as usual.

“Oh, listen to this, big brother! We had a math test today, and I got a perfect score!”

“Wow, really? That’s amazing, Yuuna!”

As always, I listened to Yuuna talk about the fun things that happened at school while we ate dinner together.

“Yeah, it’s all thanks to Saeki-neechan! She taught me everything I didn’t understand, so I was able to score well on the test!”

“Yeah, Saeki’s really good at teaching. When she comes over next time, you should thank her properly.”

“Of course!”

Yuuna nodded enthusiastically, her face beaming with a big smile.

Lately, Saeki has been coming over often to help Yuuna with her studies, which has caused Yuuna’s grades to improve significantly.

When it comes to studying, both my sister and I really owe a lot to Saeki.

“Oh, by the way, do you know when Saeki-neechan is coming over next?”

“Well, she’s been pretty busy lately, but she said she might be able to come over next week.”

“Okay! Then when I see her next time, I’ll tell her about my test results and thank her for teaching me so much!”

“Yeah, Saeki-neechan really likes you, so she’ll definitely praise you a lot.”

“Really? Hehe, I hope so.”

It seemed like Yuuna was eager to meet Saeki soon and get praised by her, as her smile grew wider.

“You look really happy. You two are as close as real sisters.”

“Yeah! I love Saeki-neechan because she’s always so kind! Oh, I also want to tell Mom about my test results. Do you think she’ll be happy too?”

“Of course. Ayako loves you, so she’ll probably be overjoyed to hear you got a perfect score.”

Yuuna seemed eager to tell Ayako about her test results. It’s natural, since Yuuna really loves her mom.

But Ayako has gone back to working from the first train in the morning until the last train at night, so she and Yuuna haven’t been able to see each other much lately.

“Oh, but speaking of which… Ayako did say she has Saturday off this week.”

“What? Really? Mom has Saturday off! Does that mean I can spend the day with her?”

“Yeah, probably. So when Saturday comes, you can tell her about your test results. She might even buy you something as a reward.”

“Really? Yay!”

Ayako works in the service industry as a hair stylist and stylist, so her days off are always irregular. Plus, she’s also the manager, so she leads a very busy life.

Even so, despite her hectic schedule, Ayako always tries to make time to spend with Yuuna and me. I really think she’s an amazing mom.

“How about we go out as a family this Saturday? Since Ayako has the day off, she might join us if we invite her.”

“Yeah! I want to go out with you and Mom! Oh, let’s go to the shopping mall at the next station!”

“The shopping mall? You mean that big commercial complex?”

As Yuuna mentioned, there’s a large shopping mall at the next station from where we live.

It has clothing stores, general stores, toy shops, and various other shops, along with a huge food court. There’s also an entertainment area with a cinema and an aquarium, so many people from around here often visit on their days off.

But when I was a delinquent, I never went to the mall, spending my nights in the downtown entertainment districts instead…

“Now that you mention it, it’s been a while since I’ve been to that mall. Alright, let’s go there this Saturday. I’ll let Ayako know later.”

“Thanks, big brother!”

So I decided to message Ayako on LIME, suggesting that the three of us go to the shopping mall at the next station this weekend.

If she says she’s too tired from work to go out, then Yuuna and I can just enjoy the mall together.

But I’m really glad that I can communicate easily with Ayako and Yuuna now. I should keep strengthening our family bonds… Oh…

(Come to think of it… I haven’t cooked a homemade meal for Ayako yet…)

I suddenly realized this.

I’ve cooked for Yuuna and Saeki many times, but I’ve never prepared a homemade meal for Ayako.

I’ve always caused trouble for Ayako, so as a way to make up for it, I want to cook something delicious for her. But then again…

(Does Ayako even have any favorite foods?)

Since I spent my days as a delinquent, I never really had any casual conversations with Ayako. So I have no idea what she likes to eat…

But like I said earlier, I’ve decided to start communicating better with her. So when we have some time off together, I’ll ask her about her favorite foods.

Maybe one day, I can cook her a meal full of her favorite dishes. I hope it would make her happy…

Ding dong

“Huh?”

As I was lost in thought, the doorbell suddenly rang. I got up from my chair and headed toward the front door.

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Chapter 117: A Long-Awaited Guest

“Hello? Who is it?”

I called out towards the entrance as I arrived in front of the door.

“It’s me. You should know who I am.”

“Huh? Uh, sorry, but who—gah!?”

I let out a rude sound of surprise.

But it couldn’t be helped. This woman’s voice was someone far too shocking for me.

“What’s with that ‘gah’ reaction? Well, whatever. It’s cold out here, so just let me in already.”

“Oh, uh, right. Sure…”

I quickly unlocked the door and opened it. Standing there was a sophisticated woman in a high-end skirt suit, exuding an air of confidence.

“W-Welcome… Miwa-nee.”

“Hmm. It’s been a while, Masa.”

The woman’s name was Miwa Kujo, and I’ve always called her “Miwa-nee.”

Miwa-nee was Ayako’s senior from high school and the owner who founded the salon where Ayako is the manager.

In other words, Miwa Kujo was Ayako’s mentor, or perhaps more accurately, her benefactor.

Miwa-nee was a tall, slender woman in her late 160s centimeters, with a sleek medium-short black haircut and striking almond-shaped eyes that made her look incredibly beautiful and mature.

Despite her sharp, cold-looking eyes, she was actually quite kind. But if you did something wrong, she could get scarily angry. I’ve been on the receiving end of her wrath several times when I was a kid…

(It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Miwa-nee…)

We hadn’t been in touch much recently, but when I was younger, she often came over to my house and played with me.

I don’t remember this myself, but apparently, when I was a baby, Miwa-nee even changed my diapers and made me baby food.

So, for me, Miwa-nee was like an older sister figure. Even though she’s actually a year older than my real mother, Ayako.

(But still… Miwa-nee and Ayako both look way too young.)

Even though both Miwa-nee and Ayako are in their thirties, they only look like they’re in their mid-twenties at most.

Well, if I think about it in meta terms, this world is based on an eroge, so the characters probably look much younger than their actual ages… but who knows.

“Hmm?”

While I was lost in thought, I noticed Miwa-nee staring at my face intently. I blinked and asked her curiously.

“What is it? Why are you staring at me like that?”

“Oh, it’s just that it’s been a while since I’ve seen you with black hair. So, you’ve quit your rebellious phase, huh?”

“W-What!? Uh, well… I guess…”

“Hehe, why are you so flustered? It suits you, you know.”

“T-Thanks…”

Miwa-nee chuckled as she said that. Of course, she knew about my delinquent days when I had blonde hair.

(Thinking about it, I really caused Miwa-nee a lot of trouble back then…)

As I thought about it, I started to feel a little down. Miwa-nee had scolded me countless times during my wild phase.

Looking back, I realized I’d been too much of a burden on my family and close ones. So…

“Uh… it’s not really something I should say at the entrance like this, but… I’m really sorry for all the trouble I caused, Miwa-nee.”

I bowed my head sincerely, apologizing to Miwa-nee.

“Hehe, it’s fine. As long as you’ve reflected on it. But make sure you don’t trouble Aya and Yuuna-chan anymore, alright?”

“Yeah, of course.”

Miwa-nee smiled gently as she forgave my past mistakes.

She’s always been terrifying when angry, but if you sincerely reflect on what you’ve done, she’s also a kind person who forgives.

So, after reuniting with Miwa-nee after a long time, I was finally able to make amends with her as well.

I think I’ve apologized to everyone close to me whom I troubled during my delinquent days.

“It’s really nice to see you again, Masa. Oh, may I come in?”

“Huh? Oh, yeah, of course, but… Ayako isn’t back yet. You’re here to see Ayako, right?”

“No, that’s not it. Aya and I were just in a meeting until a little while ago. But we realized we needed some documents that she said were at her home, so since I have a car, I offered to come and get them. Once I find the documents, I’ll head back to work.”

Miwa-nee explained as she started taking off her shoes at the entrance.

“Oh, so you two were in the middle of work. Thanks for all your hard work, even this late.”

“Thanks. But I’ve been in meetings all day since morning, so I’m exhausted. I haven’t had a proper meal either, and I’m starting to get really hungry. I might stop by a convenience store to grab something light to eat before heading back to work…”

“What!? That sounds awful… If you’re hungry, do you want something to eat here? I could make you some rice balls and a few simple side dishes.”

“…Huh?”

Miwa-nee, who was in the middle of taking off her shoes, looked at me with a surprised expression.

Her face looked like she was thinking, “What on earth is this kid talking about…?”