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 9: I Never Thought It Would Be Me...

Episode 9: I Never Thought It Would Be Me…

“Ah, that was so much fun!”

“It was seriously beautiful.”

“Yeah, I think the aquarium is more fun now than when I was a kid.”

“Oh, I get that. You can actually know where the fish are from and stuff.”

We spent about two hours exploring the aquarium. It was really fun.

I talked to Kido a few times, and we looked at the tanks carefully…

“Next, let’s go grab lunch. I found a place that serves really good pasta.”

“Oh, thanks, Kanata.”

During the previous meeting, we’d decided to eat pasta, but I didn’t expect her to have researched the restaurant already… It was just supposed to be a casual idea, like, “It’d be nice to find a good Italian place,” but here she was, doing everything. This kind of thoughtfulness is probably what makes her popular.

“Hey, Nishikouji-kun, are you having fun?”

I was startled when Kanata suddenly asked me, appearing beside me.

“Yeah. It’s super fun.”

“Glad to hear that! You’re kind of quiet, though, huh?”

“Well, yeah. I guess so.”

“I’ve never been in the same class as you, Nishikouji-kun, so I didn’t really know you. But if you’re having fun, that’s great! I’m really happy, though, since I suggested so many ideas.”

I see. I’ve never had any interaction with Kanata until now… That’s a relief. I can’t even imagine if we’d been in the same class back in middle school… just thinking about it scares me.

She’s so cheerful and scheming, though.

“It’s really fun. Thanks for suggesting everything.”

Alright, so far, things are going well, right?

Kanata probably hasn’t made too strong an impression on me yet…!

“Not at all! But you should expect a lot from the next place, okay? It’s got a 4.6-star review!”

“There are restaurants like that?”

“Yep. The pictures looked really delicious.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Kanata was smiling brightly.

“Ah, it’s almost here.”

Kanata spoke up as she looked at the directions on her phone.

“Seriously? Nice! I was getting hungry.”

“Yeah, it’s about lunchtime.”

The two people walking ahead cheered.

Then, it suddenly hit me.

There was supposed to be an event in the game where we go on this field trip.

Kanata and Nishikouji were in the same group, and that’s right—Nishikouji takes Kanata out of the group. The protagonist happens to pass by and rescues her. That’s how the story goes.

Since Nishikouji is me, I won’t be taking Kanata anywhere, so this field trip should end peacefully.

Alright, it’s fine. I’m steadily avoiding any death flags…!

“…I really regret what I said back then.”

I sighed, holding my phone.

“I never thought I’d be the one to get lost.”

After that, we all had a nice meal together… That part went well.

The next destination was supposed to be a famous tourist spot. But along the way, I got swept up in the crowd and ended up getting separated from the group. Now I don’t even know where I am. I don’t have anyone’s phone number…

As I blankly thought about it, my phone vibrated. It was a call.

“Hello, is this Kanata?”

“Ah, Nishikouji-kun? Sorry for calling out of nowhere.”