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 155

Some time passed.

“Somehow, we ended up with a lot of stuff, didn’t we?”

“Yes, we did.”

We had just finished shopping at the sports store and were walking out with shopping bags hanging from both of our hands. Kuzuhara-kun took the lead in carrying the heavier bags.

“Uh, um, thank you for carrying the heavy bags.”

“Hmm? Haha, it’s no big deal. They’re not heavy at all, so don’t worry about it. Anyway, let’s head back to school quickly, okay?”

“Huh? Oh, yeah, okay.”

When I expressed my gratitude to Kuzuhara-kun, he responded in his usual easygoing manner.

No matter how you looked at it, the bags he was carrying were much heavier than mine, yet he didn’t complain or even show any sign of discomfort.

Watching him like that, I thought…

(Ah, Kuzuhara-kun…he’s really such a kind boy, isn’t he?)

As I continued to watch him, I remembered something. Just a little while ago, he said something kind to me as well.

―― Anytime you’re in trouble, just let me know, okay? I’ll always be here to help you, Yukimura.

Kuzuhara-kun had said those kind words to me earlier. He’s always saying nice things to me.

(Haha, as always, Kuzuhara-kun is so kind…)

When I thought that, I felt a warm sensation spreading inside me. Lately, it seems that whenever I’m with Kuzuhara-kun, my heart feels warm.

“Hmm? What’s up, Yukimura?”

“Huh? Ah, no, it’s nothing.”

“Really? Well, that’s good. But hey, there are a lot of cars on the road today, aren’t there? Maybe it’s rush hour or something.”

“Yeah, that might be it. And with the weather getting colder, more people might be using their cars, too.”

“Ah, that makes sense. It’s definitely gotten a lot colder recently. Anyway, make sure you watch out for the cars while we walk, okay?”

“Huh? Oh, right. Thanks for the reminder.”

“Sure thing.”

As we walked through a narrow alley after passing the main road, Kuzuhara-kun kindly reminded me to be careful.

Yeah, there really do seem to be more cars today…Wait, huh…?

“…Oh.”

But as we talked, I suddenly noticed something.

Now that I think about it, whenever we walk outside together, Kuzuhara-kun always walks on the side closer to the street. Even today, he’s walking on that side without saying a word.

He’s always been walking on that side to keep me safe, and I hadn’t noticed it until now.

(Oh…Kuzuhara-kun really pays attention to the small details, doesn’t he?)

But that’s not all.

Kuzuhara-kun always carries the heavy bags for me, and when we went to the movies, he brought a blanket so I wouldn’t get cold. And when we walk outside, he always makes sure to walk on the street side to keep me safe.

Yeah, now that I think about it, he’s always been looking out for me.

And that’s because…he’s always treated me like a girl.

(This is the first time someone has treated me so kindly as a girl…Kuzuhara-kun is the first…)

On top of that, he always speaks to me honestly. Sometimes he jokes around, but he never says anything that would hurt me.

And when he told me that he liked me, he said it seriously. Not only that, he also tries to learn everything about what I like. He takes an interest in the books and movies I enjoy and talks to me about them.

Someone so kind, sincere, and determined to know everything about me…It’s got to be Kuzuhara-kun and no one else.

Yeah, so…That’s right. I…no, I also…

(…Yeah. I also feel the same way about him…I like Kuzuhara-kun…)

Once again, I realized that I have feelings for Kuzuhara-kun. Yes, I really do…I like him.

“? What’s wrong, Yukimura? Your face just turned red all of a sudden.”

“Huh…?! N-no, it’s nothing!”

“Really? Well, if you say so…”

When Kuzuhara-kun said that, I quickly tried to cover it up. It seems my face had turned bright red.

But even though my face was red, I didn’t feel embarrassed or awkward at all. Instead, I felt…

(Haha, it’s true, isn’t it…I really do like Kuzuhara-kun…)

Now that I’ve finally sorted out my feelings, I felt really happy. And that’s why…

(Kuzuhara-kun confessed to me sincerely and seriously. So next time…next time, I need to sincerely tell him how I feel, too…)

“Hey, um…”

“Hmm? What’s up now?”

“Well, um…are you free this Saturday?”

“Huh? Well, I don’t have work, so yeah, I’m free. But why do you ask?”

“Well, um…this Saturday, the girls’ tennis club has a practice match with another school.”

“Oh, really? Wait, does that mean…you remembered that I asked you to tell me if there was a tennis match?”

“Y-yeah, that’s right. So, um…if you don’t mind, I’d be really happy if you could come cheer for me…”

I had planned to tell him this for a while. After all, I had promised to let him know about any matches.

But what if he says no after I’ve told him…That thought made me a little nervous. However, Kuzuhara-kun…

“Oh, sure! Of course, I’ll definitely come to cheer you on, Yukimura! Thanks for letting me know about the match!”

“R-really? I’m glad. I was worried you might say no…”

“Haha, why would I ever turn down a request from you? Oh, and as promised, I’ll bring a lunchbox for you when I come to cheer you on!”

“Oh…Y-yeah! I’m looking forward to your lunchbox, Kuzuhara-kun.”

“Alright, got it!”

Kuzuhara-kun smiled brightly and promised to come support me. Seeing his happy smile made me smile as well.

(Haha, I’m really happy that Kuzuhara-kun is coming to support the tennis club.)

After the practice match on Saturday…I’ll make sure to tell him sincerely. I’ll tell him that I…