I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 34: He Grows, They Fall in Love

Shizukawa Residence

“Today was really fun.”

“If it’s Master, you’re welcome every day!”

“Every day might be a bit much…”

“You could live here.”

“No, that would be more trouble.”

I responded a bit reservedly, but Kanon-chan’s resolve was unwavering.

Today, we had dinner made by Kanon-chan and played games together, almost a typical high school lifestyle. The events involving Kanna, Tamaki-san, and Marin were a bit overwhelming, but the Shizukawa siblings provided me comfort.

Both of them are unpredictable, but Keisuke and Kanon-chan are important friends to me. But today, I didn’t really get to spend time with Keisuke. He was either reading a book or watching us play games.

As I finished putting on my shoes at the entrance, Keisuke, who seemed reluctant to part ways, spoke up.

“Keisuke, sorry. I ended up just hanging out with Kanon-chan today.”

“Nah, it’s okay… You came to hang out with Kanon-chan, after all.”

“Yeah, if I have time, I’ll come by again.”

“…”

I smiled at him, but Keisuke continued to stare at me with a seemingly troubled look.

“What’s wrong?”

I asked, slightly turning my head. He then lowered his head a bit and met my gaze.

Keisuke is quite the handsome guy when you look at him closely. Really good-looking…

“Um… I was wondering about something.”

“Hmm? Something bothering you?”

“Yeah…”

Looking a bit hesitant, Keisuke prompted me with his gaze.

“The reason why you decided to work out with us… I was curious.”

“The reason? Well…”

The reason should have been clear from the start.

[We’ve been treated like outcasts in this school for so long, so let’s spend the summer getting in shape and live a better life.]

That’s right. To lead a better life, I decided to train with the three of them. There shouldn’t have been any other reasons to worry about

“Is that really the only reason? Just for a ‘better life’?”

“Yep, that’s it.”

When I casually responded, Keisuke, who had been somewhat reserved until then, suddenly shot me a sharp, intense glare.

“Is that really all there is to it?”

He seemed to be prying into the depths of my heart with a voice that implied he could see right through me.

“Is that so? Because, between us…!!”

Keisuke’s gaze pierced a certain part of my heart, causing me intense pain.

This wasn’t a memory from Itsuki Kondo’s past.

It was a fragment of darkness that I, in my previous life, had carried.

I had thought it naturally dissipated after being neglected in the recesses of my mind for so long due to my past life, but Keisuke’s inquiry made me realize otherwise.

That memory hadn’t disappeared; it had just been obscured by layers of dust.

As my expression darkened, Keisuke apologetically said, “Itsuki-kun…”

“Ah, yeah.”

“Come again. Absolutely.”

“Yeah, of course.”

This was probably Keisuke’s way of showing concern.

So I replied, “Then…”

Trying to appear composed, I turned on my heels as if to escape.

Then, Kanon-chan, with a smug look, chimed in.

“We’ll always be Master’s allies!”

With her blue hair and eyes, Kanon-chan, who seemed like a doll, smiled brightly.

So, I responded in a similarly cheerful manner and gave a thumbs up.

“’I’m also your ally!”

Satisfied with my response, the two nodded contentedly.

Confirming this, I left Keisuke’s house and headed back to my own.

*****

Keisuke, Kanon’s Perspective

The moment he left, Keisuke, looking pensive, headed to a certain room as if struck by an idea.

This room housed numerous bookshelves filled with countless books.

Most of them were novels.

Light novels, fantasy, romance, and more – a wide variety.

And atop the study’s table sat an old-fashioned laptop.

Keisuke sat down, powered up the laptop, and began typing at an incredible speed.

As if she were gazing lovingly at a baby she had birthed, Kanon looked at her brother with immense affection.

Approaching Keisuke gently, she inquired, “Onii-sama, was it better not to tell him? Even about the author of Fantasia…”

Keisuke, with a serious expression while working on the sequel to Fantasia, replied in a clear voice,

“I… I’ve been relying on Itsuki-kun for so long… Thanks to him, I can write the sequel to Fantasia. The medication dosage has reduced, my social anxiety has improved quite a bit… Now, I want to return the favor. I want to get closer to Itsuki-kun. So, for now, I’d like things to stay as they are. Until the sequel is released…'”

He’s no longer withdrawn; he’s become a confident man.

Watching over her incredibly cool older brother, Kanon shed tears.

The image of her brother, who had been through terrible things protecting her and spent painful times cooped up at home, was no more.

Wiping her teary eyes with delicate fingers, Kanon spoke up.

“Yes! I’ll help you, Onii-sama!”

“Heh… thank you. Please get along with Itsuki-kun.”

Keisuke gently placed his hand on his adorable sister’s head.

For a moment, Kanon was surprised by this touch she hadn’t felt in years, but soon, she happily replied.

“Yes! Itsuki Onii-sama is such a wonderful person! So, I’ll listen to whatever he says.”

“Excellent.”

Eventually, their eyes had already lost their luster, and the study was enveloped in a deep, dark atmosphere.

****

Hayama Residence

After parting ways with Kanna, Marin was walking around alone and got hit on five times, so she got fed up and returned home.

Upon entering the living room, Shota was sitting on the sofa in casual clothes, engaged in a conversation on his phone.

“Oh, seriously, that guy’s such a turnoff. He couldn’t read the room and ruined the mixer. Geez… that kind of guy should be badmouthed so he never gets to participate again!”

He was speaking vehemently, but when he noticed Marin’s presence, he suddenly strained his expression.

“Sorry. I’ll call back later.”

Saying that, Shota hung up and turned his expectant gaze towards his sister.

“Marin.”

“Hm?”

“You hung out with Kanna today, right?”

“Yeah.”

“How was Kanna today? Did she show any interest in me?”

“Uh… Kanna-chan seemed quite different today.”

“Huh? What do you mean? Did she still have me on her mind?”

Shota stood up from the sofa, sending a passionate gaze toward Marin.

In response, she answered with a seductive expression.

“Big Bro, guys who pry into things aren’t popular. Fufu.”

Marin headed to her room without any hesitation.

Seeing her departing figure, Shota raised the corners of his mouth ever so slightly.

*****

Kanzaki Residence

After leaving the delicious macaron café, Kanna went straight home. On the way, a few guys tried to pick her up, but she, changed by Itsuki, effortlessly brushed them off.

Then, after a brief walk, she entered the house where she and her mother Tamaki lived. In the living room, Tamaki was wearing sportswear, moving her body while watching a yoga program.

“Oh, Kanna! Welcome back.”

“I’m home.”

Kanna observed her mother’s body.

The long lines of her legs, emphasized by purple leggings, were truly beautiful, almost drawing her eyes toward the base of her legs, but she managed to avert her gaze upwards.

Then, her eyes caught her mother’s upper body wearing a purple halter top.

Two larger-than-hers marshmallows swayed as if to boast their presence, emitting allure from her slender waist and fair skin. And her well-defined facial features, even though she was family, were captivating.

In the same class, the person who had kissed her, Itsuki, and her mother were…

When his mother had sex with him, she seemed very happy.

If that’s the case…

“!!”

“Hm? What’s wrong?”

“I… I’m going to my room.”

Kanna hurriedly left the living room to go to her own room.

Watching her go with a seductive expression, Tamaki soon resumed her yoga.

Meanwhile, once Kanna returned to her room, she immediately sent a message to Itsuki.

[Shall we go to the gym next week?]

She was troubled by the impatience of not knowing when she’d get a response, but surprisingly, the reply came back quickly.

As her phone rang, Kanna checked the message happily.

[I’ll go as usual starting next week.]

Exhaling a sigh of relief, Kanna gently stroked her ample chest before sending another message.

[Okay, I’ll go too.]

The message was read immediately, and a response came from Itsuki.

[Sure.]

She could be with him somewhere other than school. She expected her mother to come, but at least it wouldn’t be with Marin.

This brought a sense of relief to Kanna, causing her lips to curl slightly.

Kanna isn’t dating Itsuki right now, but the indescribable emotions surging within her were screaming for the complete exclusion of Marin.

These were feelings she had never experienced before.

Perhaps these emotions were born because she met Itsuki and he taught her so many things.

I hate him.

He’s cruel.

Why does he trouble me so much?

She muttered secretly in her heart, but the overwhelming feelings that surged far surpassed those thoughts, destroying everything like a tsunami.

What remained was the figure of the too-cool Itsuki Kondo.

Kind, too cool, possessing an enormous capacity to make even her mother happy.

What kind of feelings would she experience if she was dyed in his colors?

Just imagining it made her tremble.

Love is often a hindrance. Especially if it’s with a wonderful man.

Kanna grabbed at her chest.

But her hands were small, unable to contain everything.

But Itsuki could.

It’s already been proven.

If that’s the case, would his splendid body be able to contain her overflowing heart?

Thinking this, Kanna lay down on her bed.

And she whispered his name.

“Itsuki..”