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 8

“Uh, well, I was thinking I wanted to watch that anime too. I read the manga, but I’ve never seen the anime. So, if it’s okay, can I watch it with you?”

“Huh? Y-yeah, of course, that’s fine.”

“Thanks. Then let’s watch it from where you left off, Yuuna. Here, I’ll give you the remote back.”

I said that and handed the TV remote to Yuuna. She hesitantly took it from me.

“Y-yeah. Then… I’ll start it from where I paused.”

“Sure, go ahead.”

With that, Yuuna pressed the play button on the remote, and the anime “Knights of the Sacred Realm” started playing on the TV again.

(…It’s kind of strange to be watching “Knights of the Sacred Realm” even in this new world.)

I found it a bit odd, but I decided not to worry about the details. More importantly, I was glad to have found a topic that could bring me closer to Yuuna.

“Wow, the animation is amazing! It’s broadcast in such beautiful quality! Anime has come a long way recently.”

“Y-yeah, this anime is really beautiful… and the story is really interesting too…!”

I said that with excitement, and Yuuna nodded vigorously in agreement.

“By the way, Yuuna, which character do you like the most in ‘Knights of the Sacred Realm’?”

“Huh? Umm… I think I like the main character the most… He’s caring and kind to his friends, and he looks so cool when he fights demons…”

“Really? I see. Personally, I liked the main character’s old mentor the most.”

“Oh! Yeah, I really like that mentor too! The scene where he protects the main character with all his strength… I cried so much!”

“Yeah, that scene was definitely a tearjerker. So, about that scene…”

As I continued talking to Yuuna about “Knights of the Sacred Realm,” she responded with a happy expression.

(Yep, sharing things we like is definitely the best way to get closer.)

So, we continued watching the anime while chatting excitedly about it.

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An hour had passed since we started watching the anime together.

— Grrr…

“Ah… um…”

At that moment, Yuuna’s stomach let out a cute growl. She blushed and held her stomach with both hands.

“Oh, it’s already 6:30. How about we get some dinner?”

“Y-yeah…”

“Okay, so what do you want to eat today, Yuuna?”

“Uh…? Well, I’m fine with instant noodles as usual…”

“…Huh?”

(…As usual?)

I couldn’t understand what Yuuna meant by that and let out a confused voice. But I quickly regained my composure and asked her again.

“Uh, so, Yuuna, what do you usually eat for dinner?”

“Huh? I usually have instant noodles or a convenience store bento…”

“W-what!? You eat that for dinner every day?”

“Y-yeah… Mom is always at work, and when you come home from school, you always go out, so I’m always alone… Mom told me not to use the stove when I’m alone, so…”

“W-what…?”

Hearing those words, I was stunned. Well, it made sense…

Mom works from morning till late at night and never comes home, and I’ve been ignoring Yuuna and going out every night…

So, the only meals Yuuna could make on her own were instant noodles made with hot water from an electric kettle or convenience store bentos…

“…? What’s wrong, big brother…?”

Seeing me in shock, Yuuna looked at me with a puzzled expression.

It seemed that for Yuuna, eating instant noodles or convenience store bentos alone for dinner was completely normal, so she didn’t understand why I was so shocked. So I…

“…I’m sorry, Yuuna.”

“Huh? Wh-what for?”

“For leaving you alone all this time… I’m really sorry for being such a terrible brother.”

“Huh!? B-big brother…?”

I said that while bowing my head to Yuuna.

Yuuna looked very surprised to see me apologizing. Well, Kuzuma had never bowed his head to his sister before.

“…Uh, w-why… are you apologizing, big brother?”

“…Because I realized how awful I’ve been. And I’ve scared you a lot, right? Even though we’re real siblings…”

“Uh, well… that…”

When I said that, Yuuna looked away, clearly agitated. She hadn’t said it outright, but it was obvious from her behavior that she was afraid of me.

“So… I know I’ve been a terrible brother… but could you give me just one chance? From now on, I won’t ignore you, and I won’t leave you alone. So, please…”

“Big brother…”

I bowed deeply again, sincerely pleading.

Yuuna looked at me with a surprised expression and there was a brief silence. Then, after a moment, Yuuna slowly spoke.

“…Y-yeah… uh, so… let’s eat dinner together…?”

“…Yeah, thanks, Yuuna. Alright, since it’s a special occasion, I’ll cook your favorite dinner.”

“Huh…? Big brother, can you cook?”

“Of course! A big brother can do anything, you know?”

“Really…? That’s amazing…!”

I laughed as I said that, and Yuuna’s eyes sparkled with excitement. It wasn’t true that I could do everything, but she believed me.

(Haha, well, at least I’m pretty good at cooking!)

In my previous life, I lived alone, so I cooked a lot. I enjoyed cooking for family and friends, and I had a wide variety of recipes. So, I was quite good at cooking.

“Alright, Yuuna, what do you want to eat today? Depending on what’s in the fridge, I’ll make whatever you like.”

“R-really!? Then… I’ve been eating instant noodles all the time, so… I’d like to have a rice dish… if that’s okay…”

“I see. A rice dish, got it. Let’s check the fridge…”

I opened the fridge and found eggs, ham, and green onions.

“I see, I see. There’s also some frozen rice… Alright, it’s getting late, so how about I make some quick fried rice? Is that okay, Yuuna?”

“Yes! I love fried rice!”

“Great, I’m glad. I’ll make my special fried rice, so just wait a little longer, okay?”

“Okay, I will!”

Yuuna responded with the most energetic voice I’d heard from her today. For her sake, I quickly started making the fried rice.