I Reincarnated as the Villain Who Bullies the Protagonist in an Erotic Game, but I Just Want to Stay a Nobody, Yet Somehow the Heroines Keep Obsessing Over Me - Episode 35: Walking Together

Episode 35: Walking Together

The two of us walked side by side. All the men passing by had their eyes glued to Ayame, and after glancing at me, they looked away with expressions of resignation. If they thought I was her boyfriend, I couldn’t deny the overwhelming sense of superiority I felt.

…Well, I’m just a male friend with zero chance of actually dating her, nothing more than a background character.

“This is so much fun,” Ayame suddenly said beside me. “I’m not used to being around men. It feels like a dream.”

Yeah, that makes sense. Even in the game, she barely spoke to any men besides the protagonist. 

Given how cute she is, she’s probably been subjected to countless unwanted advances, which might explain her unease around men.

“I see… Yeah, men can be scary. Don’t worry, though—I won’t do anything.”

“Is that so? That’s reassuring!” Ayame gave a slightly awkward smile. Huh? Did I say something wrong just now?

“Um, where should we go? I came without a plan… I did some research yesterday, looking up places men might want to go, but I couldn’t figure it out. Where would you like to go, Nishikikouji-san?”

“Me? I’m fine with anywhere. Don’t you have any places you’ve wanted to visit? Like spots you’ve dreamed of going with a male friend?”

“Places I’ve dreamed of going… Oh! Yes, there is one! An arcade. I’ve always wanted to play games together.”

“Then let’s go there. Anywhere else?” “Um… I’ve always wanted to watch a movie together and go shopping afterward. Oh, and let’s see… the aquarium and even a batting center. Those have always been on my wish list too.”

Ayame spoke dreamily, her eyes sparkling. They were all classic choices, admittedly. Still, the last couple of options especially—don’t they feel a bit too much like date spots?

“For now, how about we head to the arcade first? It’s a little late to visit the aquarium, and it would take some time to get there anyway.”

“Sounds good! Hehe, I’m so excited… It’s a dream come true.” She clasped her hands together in front of her, her cheeks flushed with happiness. 

She looked adorable, almost painfully so—especially since she’d been my first crush.

“…Come to think of it, if we keep going, we’ll reach the place where Nishikikouji-san helped me,” Ayame said, pointing ahead.

In the direction she indicated was the Love Hotel district. Ah, right—that time I saved her from a stalker. That was about two months ago. 

Thinking about it, it’s been roughly that long since I ended up in this world. Or perhaps it’s only been that short. The timeline of this story likely concludes at the end of the first year of high school, so I can’t let my guard down until then.

“Yeah…” Ayame had been scolded by the teachers for leading someone into a place like that, and it must’ve left a trauma. I had nothing more to say about it.

As I glanced toward the Love Hotel district, something caught the corner of my eye—a familiar bob hairstyle. That was…

“Nishikikoji-san, is something wrong?” “…No, I think it’s just my imagination.”

That person looked like Kanna… but…I think that was my imagination.