I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 42: Conflict Begets Conflict

This is the second time I’ve walked this path. Just like last time, I hurriedly escaped from that house due to Hayama’s appearance, but I was reveling in exhilaration.

When humans feel a sense of accomplishment, it’s said that the hormone dopamine is secreted, causing pleasure.

A chemical reaction.

In other words, finite.

Just as one enters a sage mode after the act, this feeling too, with time passing, turns into emptiness.

Now is precisely that timing.

I, who was reincarnated, pursued studies, exercised, dieted, all to live a decent life.

However, although my environment has shown some changes, the fundamental problems remain unsolved.

The matter with Hayama, and my interactions with women.

If I had remained a creepy fat guy, Hayama would’ve bullied me more. He gets so furious even when her childhood friend is slightly involved.

And the girls wouldn’t have come near me.

But my appearance changed.

I was supposed to live a healthy school life.

Yet, incidents kept occurring.

Tamaki-san and Kanna, Marin—they all direct those bewildering gazes towards me.

So, I ended up getting involved as usual.

And my heart aches again.

The emptiness I felt after the first time with Kan surpasses any emotion I’ve felt.

Is this alright?

Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright? Is this alright?

“!”

My friends Manabu and Keisuke, my parents who always do their best for me, Tamaki-san, Mikami, and Tatezaki who always try to screw me over.

And Kanna, who warms my heart when we’re together.

How should I interact with them, with her?

But why am I even troubled by this?

As I try to find a solution, I realize someone has already posed a question that hits the core.

The words of Shizukawa Keisuke.

[Um… did you invite us only to lead a genuinely better life?]

I deliberately take a deep breath, exhale, and quicken my pace to avoid recalling memories from before reincarnation.

[You’d be better off dead. You useless waste! Just vanish for the sake of this Earth! Ahahahahahaa!!!]

“…”

Whether it was me before reincarnation, the creepy fat guy, or the changed me, the problems are piled up.

X X X

Marin’s Side

After Itsuki left, the two stood facing each other in the living room without saying anything. Eventually, Shota, unable to stand it any longer, furrowed his brow and spoke.

“Just saying, that guy isn’t a decent person, so it’s better not to get too involved.”

“Huh? Why? Itsuki-chi’s actually a really good person.”

“He’s definitely going to get carried away and cause you trouble. If something happens, make sure to tell me. I’ll set him straight.”

“I don’t think something like that will happen. Because he only does nice things for me.”

Seeing his sister defending Itsuki, Shota grimaced.

“Anyway! He’s no good! You should listen to me! You don’t really know him!”

Seeing Shota’s increasing urgency, Marin narrowed her eyes and chuckled softly.

“Oh, are you feeling inferior to him?”

“T-that’s not it!! Why would I feel inferior to such a creepy fat guy!!”

“Well, certainly, the old Itsuki-chi was a typical overweight anime fan, but now he’s totally different. He’s taller than you, handsome, kind, and also… strong.”

“…Let me say this!”

As Shota, displeased with Marin’s suggestive tone, spoke, he suddenly grabbed his sister’s collar.

Caught off guard by this sudden action, Marin let out a shriek. Then, she looked at her brother with contempt and spoke.

“! Big bro… What are you doing?”

“…Th-this is…”

“Are you trying to use violence on me?”

“N-no… That’s not it! It’s not!”

“What do you mean ‘not’? You’re holding onto my collar now! Let go quickly!”

Intimidated by Marin’s forceful manner, Shota immediately released his grip.

Marin coughed a few times, looking distressed, before speaking.

“Seriously, the worst. Going by this, today’s mixer was ruined anyway, right? No girl would like a guy who easily gets angry like that. Gross.”

Spitting out words like venom, Marin began to walk awkwardly towards her own room.

“Darn it… It’s all his fault, that fatty…”

Muttering under his breath, Shota clenched his fist.

Once in her room, Marin locked the door, tidied up the scattered items, then lay down on the bed where intense activities had taken place, lost in thought.

Brother and Itsuki

Why are they so different?

She had been in relationships with many boys before.

Marin is a beauty with whom practically everyone at school is acquainted. Hence, several handsome guys approached her and confessed their feelings.

However, most of them had personalities similar to her brother’s, childish in some ways, which honestly bored her.

Amidst all that, she encountered Itsuki, who was different.

He didn’t flaunt being handsome; he was modest. He lacked the typical brashness of a high school boy.

But when she directly experienced the hidden masculinity behind his kindness, she was left helpless due to the contrast with his usual demeanor.

Of course, there was a plan.

To seduce Itsuki, push away Kanna, and be together with him.

However, the goal was not achieved.

Itsuki, without any hesitation, crushed all her shallow schemes with his robust physique.

Until now, she had thought of men as pawns moving according to her will.

But this time, she had become the pawn.

As mentioned earlier, she had tempted him.

However, the only result left was that she was completely dominated by him.

The moment she stepped into the unknown world he wove, her mind went blank.

It wasn’t just about the act.

Even when her brother came home, he didn’t show any signs of fear and confronted him boldly. Her brother was completely defeated by Itsuki.

While lying down, looking at the red marks that were proof of her growth, Marin made a resolution.

She wouldn’t let Itsuki go.

They had already gotten involved with each other.

In other words, in terms of the situation, she was ahead of Kanna.

She had never encountered a man who fulfilled her heart to this extent.

That’s why, in a sense, Kanna could be considered the number one person to eliminate.

Marin did acknowledge Kanna as a woman.

Smooth black hair, a petite face, well-proportioned features, and a bigger chest than her own.

But at least in terms of appearance, Marin didn’t feel inferior.

What really worried Marin was something else.

A kind heart.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t imitate that.

So, Marin decided to stick to her own way.

[I’m sure I’ll regret it if I do nothing. I’m planning to attack even if that person has a girlfriend or likes another girl.]

[Is that so?]

[That’s how it is. It’s off-limits if he’s married, but we’re just students at the same school, right?]

[Yeah…]

[So, there’s no need to hold back, right?]

A conversation at a parfait shop with Kanna flashed through Marin’s mind one day.

Marin fiddled with her phone and made a call.

The person answered right away.

[Marin…]

“Kanna.”

[Why are you calling?]

“I had sex with Itsuki-chi.”

[What?! What do you mean?]

“I’ve lost my virginity. So, don’t bother me.”