I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 5: Thankless Role

Only one day left until summer vacation ends.

I have been incredibly busy these days, completing homework with Manabu and Keisuke at breakneck speed, getting my hair cut at the beauty salon, and buying school uniforms, among other things.

Today, I was not with those two, but rather alone in the shopping district. We’ve always been a trio, so occasionally, I needed some time to relax on my own like this.

“I saw those shoes online; maybe I should try them on… And also, I need to register at the gym…”

Muttering to myself, I headed towards the shoe store near the department store.

As I reached the department store, a mirror in a shop window caught my eye.

Stylish black hair, sharp features, a white half-sleeved shirt that seemed about to burst, and long jeans. There was no trace left of the old me. In front of me stood a 180cm tall, slim, handsome man.

As I sighed in satisfaction, women passing by discreetly sent glances my way, trying not to be noticed.

Not the usual contemptuous looks I’d get at school, but rather curious gazes. With this physique, it shouldn’t be too difficult to approach some cute and well-endowed girl, have a one-night stand, and call it a day.

Thinking about that, I kept an eye on the women walking around the department store, and I spotted a girl who matched my taste perfectly.

She had long, flowing black hair, a youthful face with delicate features, and slender legs adorned in a gray skirt. What captivated me the most were the two sizable assets that her black shirt emphasized.

From a distance, she appeared flawless, exactly my type. However, she suddenly looked at her phone and let out a deep sigh, closing her clear blue eyes.

I wonder if something went wrong.

Well, in any case, the fact that she’s dressed up like this likely means she has a date with a guy.

Also, this isn’t the kind of place to pick up someone, so I should hurry to the shoe store.

I thought that just then.

A rather delinquent-looking guy who could have walked straight out of an erotic manga approached her. I got curious, so unconsciously I quickened my pace, getting closer to where I could hear their conversation.

“Hey, girl, how about having some fun with me?”

Ugh, that line is so cliche… If you put such a stereotypical line in an erotic manga nowadays, the readers would tear it apart, you know?

Feeling fed up, I discreetly tuned in to their conversation.

“N-No… I’m fine.”

“Don’t say that. It’ll be fun, I promise. I’ll teach you how to have real fun! Come on.”

“No, I don’t want to. Please let go.”

“Don’t act all high and mighty. I’ll show you a good time, I promise! Come on!”

“…”

It seemed like the woman was too frightened to speak. In contrast, the guy trying to pick her up wore a creepy smile and gripped her hand even harder.

This is no good.

That’s clearly harassment. Despite the woman clearly expressing her wishes, the guy was using force.

“Haha! Are you finally considering going with me?”

“…H-Help…”

“Eh? What did you say? Your voice was so quiet I couldn’t hear it well, but did you just say you want to do it with me?”

“No…”

“Well then, let’s get going right away!”

I grabbed the pick-up artist who had been whispering to her at close range and pushed him against the wall.

“Hey, cut it out already. Can’t you see she’s not interested?”

“Dammit… you…”

“What?”

“Eek!”

I shot a sharp look at the pick-up artist. In every aspect—strength, muscles, height—he was inferior to me. He probably knew that too.

The pick-up artist reluctantly loosened his grip on himself. So, I released him.

“Tch! Damn it!”

With a contorted face, he walked away quickly. The men and women around me smiled at me as they watched my actions.

For now, I’m more concerned about the woman.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, thanks to you.”

“That’s good.”

“Ah!!!!”

The woman suddenly twisted her body and stepped back.

“What’s wrong?”

“N-nothing… it’s nothing. Thank you very much.”

Saying that, the black-haired beauty lowered her head. Well… even though she already had a generous bust, when she bows like that, it’s hard to know where to look…

As I awkwardly glanced away from her, she raised her head and looked into my eyes.

Her clear blue eyes reflected my bewildered expression perfectly.

Blue eyes.

Pale skin and a well-endowed figure.

A cute face.

It can’t be…

No mistake.

After all, she’s been sitting next to me all this time…

But she probably hasn’t realized that I’m the Itsuki Kondo from back when I was that creepy fat guy. She couldn’t have. Because I’ve changed.

I tried to voice the growing certainty in my heart, but I remembered the determination of my past self who had sworn never to get involved again and managed to swallow the words.

Instead,

“When a pretty girl like you is wandering the streets alone, it’s only natural that you’d attract the attention of a sleazy pick-up artist like that. So be careful from now on. Well then.”

I turned on my heel and started walking towards the shoe store.

This is a thankless role, isn’t it?

Kanzaki always ends up flirting with her annoying childhood friend, Hayama, without fail. She even dressed up so nicely for their date.

Geez…

“Oh well.”

I chuckled and quickened my pace.

Then,

I heard a voice from behind me.

“Um, excuse me! Are you by any chance Kondo-kun?”

“Huh!?”