I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 31: The Threat Approaching the Shizukawa Siblings

Several days had passed since I stole Kanna’s first kiss, and it was Saturday.

We began to be more aware of each other. At school, we talked as usual, sometimes mixing in jokes and laughing together. But every time I saw Kanna’s bewitching expression, my heart was drawn to her.

It wouldn’t be strange at all to continue a relationship with Kanna in this situation, but there was Tamaki-san’s warning, and besides, Kanna and I were in the same class.

Acts aimed at indulging in pleasure in a closed environment like this should be avoided.

So, I stopped going to the gym for a while and worked out at home.

Countless thoughts troubled me, but today, setting aside such matters, I came to spend time with my best friend Keisuke and my beloved disciple, Kanon-chan, in front of the entrance to their tower apartment.

It was midday.

Kanon-chan seemed to be cooking for me, and I was quite hungry.

“Wow… Keisuke’s house seems wealthy,” I said with my mouth half-open, standing there.

As I stood, a familiar boy with blue hair approached.

I smiled at him, waved, and greeted him.

“Ah, hello! Keisuke.”

In a V-neck T-shirt with a cardigan and slim-fit jeans, Keisuke answered while pursing his lips.

“Hello. Th-thanks for… coming…”

His way of speaking was still awkward, but compared to the past, he seemed much brighter.

Memories from the past suddenly surfaced.

Back when Manabu and Itsuki Kondo were chubby and unattractive nerds. It was a time when we were looked at with disdain by the boys and girls at school.

There was a boy in a school uniform with long hair like a girl, trembling behind the trees near the main gate.

Although not as small as Kondo, his delicate appearance reminiscent of a soaked kitten caught the attention of the old Kondo.

[What’s wrong?]

[!!!!]

Seeing Manabu and me, Keisuke’s body tensed.

[Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you. I was just a bit curious.]

I think the old Kondo probably saw through him.

Because of being disliked by people and feeling weak myself, I was able to approach someone who emitted a similar vibe of vulnerability.

[Scared of school?]

The chubby and nerdy Kondo asked Keisuke with a kind expression.

Keisuke, teary-eyed, looked down and murmured, [Scared… of gazes… reactions… violence… isolation.]

At that time, the old Kondo didn’t fully understand his words.

But,

The old Kondo took action.

He placed his pig-like hand on his fragile shoulder, gave a thumbs up with one hand, and spoke.

[Then, how about having lunch with us during lunch break! I know a secluded spot where no one comes!]

[Huh?]

[Hey Itsuki, you shine the brightest and look the worst]

The nerdy Manabu nudged my stomach. So, I smiled wryly and explained to him.

[That kind of line can only be delivered by a damn handsome guy… Handsome men in the world, go die.]

As I was laughing with a mixture of self-deprecation, Manabu chuckled and said to Keisuke.

[It might feel lonely alone, but with three people, it should be fine. You know the phrase ‘Three is better than two’? In many visual novel games, having three heroines balances the story development, right? Well, isn’t it okay?]

[Manabu… your logic is messed up…]

Itsuki Kondo glared at Manabu, then spoke to Keisuke with a wry smile.

[As you can see, there’s no one without issues here, but I won’t force you. What do you say?]

Keisuke’s expression when asked remains unforgettable.

Just moments ago, trembling in fear, he turned those jewel-like blue eyes visible from under his lifted bangs towards me and answered with an expression full of curiosity.

[I’ll eat….]

Since then, I’ve been hanging out with Keisuke.

There were times when he became truant again, but thanks to the way the old Kondo treated Keisuke like family, he started attending school properly.

As I sighed deeply with emotion, memories from the past gradually faded, and before me, Keisuke was giving me sidelong glances, looking troubled.

“Uh, um…”

“Hmm?”

“Do you want to eat here?”

I’m standing in front of the entrance right now. Probably because I didn’t make a move from here, he was being considerate.

“Nah. Let’s eat at your place. It’s hot here.”

“Let’s go together…”

Keisuke and I went inside.

When he opened the front door and beckoned, I nodded and stepped inside the house. It was the moment when the mysteries of the Shizukawa family would be revealed.

Once we took our shoes off, I heard the sound of someone running from the back.

Soon, a cute animal-like presence emerged.

A face with a youthful hint seen in smooth blue hair similar to Keisuke’s. Despite wearing casual clothes, she had an apron on, seemingly in the middle of cooking.

Overall, she was really cute. She hasn’t fully grown yet, but she has a promising look for the future.

However, there’s one thing that bothers me.

Her eyes.

In faded blue eyes, she held me, trembling as she gripped a frying spatula.

“Master…”

“Hmm?”

“MasterMasterMasterMasterMasterMasterMasterMaster…”

“What’s wrong, Kanon-chan?”

Suddenly repeating the word ‘master,’ she shivered. Eventually, that girl suddenly lunged at me.

“Hereee!!”

And then, she fell.

“Whoa!!!”

Making a strange sound, she fell in front of me, so I asked with concern.

“K-Kanon-chan… Are you okay?”

Perhaps in response to my voice, Kanon-chan, still lying down, crawled closer and clung to my leg.

“H-Hey…”

Rubbing her cheek against my leg, she let out a suspicious laughter.

“Fufu, Fufufufu…”

Some kind of dark aura seemed to emanate from her…

I glanced at her brother, Keisuke.

And then, Keisuke…

He looked extremely moved, his eyes sparkling as he watched our interaction with genuine happiness.

“Kanon… she’s this happy”

“This is her being happy!?”

X X X

“W-what is this… it’s so delicious.”

“Please eat as much as you like, Master!”

Once Kanon-chan regained her senses, she passionately prepared a variety of splendid dishes.

Tamagoyaki, burdock root salad, stir-fried bean sprouts, moderately sweet teriyaki chicken thighs, and so on. They were all my favorite. The light seasoning was reminiscent of my mother’s cooking, and the balanced menu was suitable for my workouts.

Before I knew it, the dishes prepared by her had disappeared.

“Thank you for the meal…”

“It was a humble meal.”

“It was really delicious.”

“Did you feel the taste of a mother’s cooking?”

“Oh, yeah. From the menu selection to the taste, everything was to my liking, similar to my mother’s taste.”

“Fufufufu… That’s probably right.”

Wearing an apron, Kanon-chan smiled meaningfully.

When I looked puzzled, she turned her mouth toward her brother. Then, Keisuke, too, raised the corners of his mouth towards her.

Wh-what’s with them…

This brother and sister, they’re starting to seem a bit scary…

As I looked at the two of them with a bewildered expression tinged with fear, it seemed like Kanon-chan came up with something and opened her mouth.

“Oh, Onii-sama! It’s time for your medicine!”

“Y-yeah.”

And so, Kanon-chan brought the medicine and arranged it on the table.

I remember hearing about the medicine to ease his anxiety from Keisuke’s parents at the previous yakiniku party, but there’s quite a lot.

“There are… a lot of medicines…”

I unconsciously verbalized my thoughts.

Keisuke was a delicate person.

Should I apologize?

As I pondered, Keisuke’s words cut in.

“Since meeting you, Itsuki-kun, my symptoms have improved… I reduced the amount of medication…”

To support the somewhat embarrassed Keisuke, Kanon-chan smiled and said to me.

“It used to be three times this amount before, but now… I am really glad.”

Although Kanon-chan smiled, her moistened eyes were shining.

They’re still quite mysterious, but showing me this side of them probably signifies that they trust me.

So, I must also live up to their trust.

“Things will keep getting better from now on!”

I gave a thumbs up, showing off to the two of them.

In response, they exchanged glances and then brightly replied to me.

“Yes!”

“Yeah!”

X X X

Same time

Shopping district

“The omelet rice was super delicious~”

“That’s true. But even though we ate so much, if we have macarons too, won’t we gain weight?”

“Oh, You don’t want that guy to see you when you’ve gained weight, huh?”

“T-that’s not… it’s not like that… ugh…”

“What’s with that reaction!? Seriously, you’re too much like a maiden in love!”

“S-stop it… not here…”

“Yeah, let’s have a leisurely chat at the cafe. Fufu.”

Two beautiful girls that catch the attention of men in an instant.

The golden-haired beauty, Marin Hayama, with a face and expression reminiscent of a carnivorous type.

And the black-haired beauty, Kanna Kanzaki, who has a pure face but a body that doesn’t match her age.

Having finished lunch at the omelet rice shop, the two are heading to a cafe known for its delicious macarons.