Chapter 41 – Because I Absolutely Have to Take Responsibility

“D-did that teach you a lesson?”

With her clothes quite disheveled, Mana looked down at me and asked that.

Of course I have memories of my past life, but aside from that, there’s another reason why being attacked by Mana doesn’t work as punishment.

“Um, I like you, Mana, so this isn’t punishment at all, you know?”

“Then I-I’m enough by myself, right?”

“Sorry. Even so, I still like Yui too…”

I said that because I can’t turn back now.

Because I think Yui has already reached the point where I absolutely have to take responsibility for her.

So it can’t be helped.

“…Why? Why am I not enough?”

“N-no, that’s not it! I love you too, Mana, of course. …I mean, if I didn’t love you, I wouldn’t have done that!”

Honestly, I could do it even with a girl I don’t like at all as long as she’s cute, but Mana has no way of knowing that and probably doesn’t expect it, so I said that.

“…Then don’t say you want to date someone other than me.”

“That’s… I already fell for her, a-and besides, in a world with so few men like this, I think it’s better to marry many people and have lots of children with many people.”

“I’ll have lots myself, so it’s not necessary.”

“I-I’m happy about your feelings, Mana, of course, but that would still put a strain on your body.”

I said that while shaking my head, thinking it’s too late now, even though I’m talking like it’s all for Mana’s sake, which is really scummy.

It’s not a lie that it’s partly for Mana’s sake, so it should be better than nothing.

“…If it’s for having your children, Yuuto, that much is fine. It’s no problem.”

“You can’t overcome physical limitations with willpower alone, you know, Mana?”

If willpower could overcome the body’s limits, the world wouldn’t have so many hardships.

…Well, if she doesn’t agree with this, I really don’t know what else to do, so I’m just desperate here.

“…………Kiss me first, Yuuto?”

“Huh? O-okay. Got it.”

I was a bit confused since she suddenly said that, but I nodded right away.

I’m obviously happy to kiss a beautiful girl like Mana, and I have no reason to refuse.

And just like that, I kissed Mana as she asked.

“…You absolutely don’t need any woman other than me, Yuuto, but I’ll go home for today. Even though we’re childhood friends, it would worry your mom if she thought a girl like me was alone with you, Yuuto.”

“O-oh, okay. Got it. See you tomorrow then.”

“Yeah. I love you, Yuuto.”

“I love you too, Mana.”

After that brief exchange, Mana left.

Left, though she’s only next door.

Of course, even though it’s next door, I made her straighten her disheveled clothes first.

Even in this reversed world, I was reluctant to send my girlfriend home looking like that.

…Well, I’m trying to create a harem and my girlfriend Mana hates it, so I’m in no position to feel reluctant about things like that anyway.

Chapter 42 – Can’t Change It Now

After confirming Mana had left, I immediately took out my phone.

Just before Mana took my phone, I’d turned off notifications, so Mana didn’t notice, but there was a pile of messages from Yui.

【Was it no good?】

【Right. There’s no way you could call me every single day like that, Yuuto-kun. I’m sorry】

【…Please don’t hate me, Yuuto-kun. I won’t be selfish anymore】

Mana is yandere-ish… or rather, she’s definitely yandere, but isn’t Yui becoming a bit mentally unstable?

Well, I think it’s cute, so it’s totally fine.

【Sorry. Some stuff came up, so my reply got delayed. …A call is impossible today. We’ll talk about our date tomorrow】

While thinking that, I immediately sent that message.

【Okay. Got it】

Then a reply from Yui came back immediately.

…My goal to create a harem hasn’t changed… or rather, I can’t change it now, but after hearing Mana’s feelings and thoughts just now, I didn’t feel like calling anyone, even if she’s one of the girls I like.

Well, I’ll properly switch my mindset tomorrow, so it’s fine.

After seeing those messages earlier, my feelings deepened even more, but there’s no way I can avoid taking responsibility for Yui now.

【You’re not on a call, right?】

While thinking about that, a message came from Mana, who I was just with moments ago.

【I’m not】

【Then can I call you now? You can answer right away, right?】

【Sure】

I really wasn’t on a call, so I replied immediately.

Then at that moment, a call came from Mana.

“Hello? See? You answered right away.”

“Yeah. Sorry, Yuuto, for doubting you.”

“It’s totally fine. …I think it’s because of what I said earlier.”

“…Have you reconsidered and decided I’m enough by myself?”

“Sorry, I can’t do that now.”

“…I absolutely won’t accept it, but it’s fine for today. I’m hanging up, Yuuto. See you tomorrow.”

“O-okay. See you tomorrow.”

And so, the call with Mana ended quickly.

Then nothing particular happened, and the next day came.

I got ready earlier than usual and left the house to go to school earlier than usual.

It’s not like I’m going to school early to avoid meeting Mana—I didn’t ask her to, but she always waits for me in front of my house, and I feel bad about various things after yesterday, so I thought I’d wait for her today.

…I can’t stop trying to create a harem now, but I need to properly consider Mana’s feelings in these ways too.