I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 51: Photographs Taken in Secret and Crisis

After the four of us arrived in the class and exchanged some conversation, I went to the restroom. There, Hayama was taking care of business.

After I finished a bit away from him, Hayama glanced at me and deliberately clicked his tongue. Timing-wise, Hayama went out of the restroom after washing his hands.

Then,

“Wha!”

“No!”

It seemed like he collided with someone outside. Since the door was open, the voices and sounds were clear. It turned out that the person who bumped into Hayama was a boy, and there was a sound of dropping a considerable amount of paper-like things.

“Sorry…”

“Damn…”

Although the boy apologized, Hayama casually dealt with it and started walking. When I, who had washed my hands, went outside, a classmate, a slightly gloomy boy with big glasses, was picking up many photos.

This guy, if I remember correctly, was Nishikawa? I only knew that he belonged to the photography club, but let’s lend a hand for now.

As I squatted down to pick up the scattered photos one by one, Nishikawa spoke.

“Thank you,… Kondo-kun.”

“It’s fine.”

Most of the photos featured students and teachers engaged in club activities, all taken from splendid angles.

While admiring the photos, Nishikawa spoke again.

“Hey…”

“Hmm?”

“Kondo-kun, you’ve become quite cheerful and social, but… you’re still kind.”

“Nothing special, right?”

“…You’re not like Hayama-kun, though.”

“…Well, maybe.”

“You’ve changed too much, but you’re not acting all high and mighty towards someone like me. I thought you might brag a bit, especially considering how much you changed, but you are completely different.”

“?”

“Sorry! Forget I said anything.”

Nishikawa, forgetting to collect the scattered photos, waved his hands with embarrassment. In response to him, I replied, reminiscent of days gone by.

“Just a little while ago, I was a creepy nerd causing trouble for everyone in the class. I’ve just gotten a bit better. Instead of acting all high and mighty, it’s better to hit the gym. Life is more enjoyable that way”

Saying that, I laughed, and Nishikawa looked at me with keen interest and happily spoke.

“I think that’s a good way to live. It’s kind of enviable.”

“No, I think I envy you more, Nishikawa.”

“Why?”

“Your photography skills are amazing. With this level of skill, you could easily go pro. Just my amateur opinion. And the expressions of the people in these photos are incredible. You captured the moment of trying to score a goal so well.”

Embarrassed by my praise, Nishikawa looked away and replied with a happy expression.

“I love capturing people as they are. You can’t capture these expressions if it’s staged. That’s why I always take photos from a hidden position.”

“Peeping!?”

“No, it’s not for malicious purposes. The teachers praise me too…”

“I see.”

Having picked up all the photos, I handed them over to Nishikawa.

“Thanks!”

“No problem.”

Waving my hand, I headed back to the classroom.

X X X

Even after Kanna and I started dating, there was no noticeable change in us at school. In fact, we continued to play our usual roles to avoid drawing attention.

Is this the change…?

And so, attending classes in this manner, lunch break arrived. We had lunch with Manabu and Keisuke at our usual spot.

“Itsuki.”

“Hmm?”

“I’ve learned something.”

Manabu, who had been silently eating since earlier, suddenly said without any context. So, I decided to go along with it.

“Learning is important. So, what did you learn?”

“Women are scary!”

“Huh?”

“Because that Maririn girl is Hayama’s sister! She acts all sweet and drops sweet words on guys outside, but inside, she’s a damn b**** who messes around with that damn group! Damn damn!”

“That’s a lot of ‘damn’…”

“Though she was a real girl who made my heart flutter for a while, I can’t take it anymore. I’ll be a virgin for life! I can be happy with just Neneka-chan!”

“…”

Manabu passionately proclaimed, so I, feeling uneasy, glanced at Keisuke. He, however, remained silent, seriously examining the taste of his tamagoyaki.

Is it too salty?

X X X

After School

Today, Kanna had house cleaning, so she won’t come to the gym. I received a message from Tamaki-san suggesting we work out together, so it seems like we’ll be training alone.

Marin also contacted me, asking if I would go to the gym with Kanna. I replied that I wouldn’t come today. Then, she suggested dropping by the maid café occasionally, and I reluctantly agreed.

For now, it seems like I’ll have a peaceful time at the gym today.

“There’s no way that’s true.”

I was desperately thinking about how to deal with Tamaki-san and how to approach her in despair.

That person was too perceptive, and it’s incredibly unsettling.

But if I skip again without any reason, I’ll definitely be suspected.

Complicated relationships.

If I were an adult, it would be easy to break free from these entanglements, but I’m currently enjoying my youth to the fullest.

Family ties, school ties.

In a sense, it’s natural, but everything is new to me. That’s because in my previous life, I had a different school life.

Letting out a deep sigh, I went home for a moment to prepare before heading to the usual gym. By the way, Mom wasn’t home.

Entering the gym, she was already working out.

As a male repellent, Tamaki-san finds me useful, so as soon as she saw me, she rushed over, revealing her enchanting figure in purple leggings and a halter top.

However, her emerald-colored eyes, looking at me, emitted a different atmosphere than usual.

After a brief greeting, she glared at me and spoke.

“I have something to talk to you about, Itsuki. Let’s have some tea after we finish exercising.”

“…”

Although she avoided eye contact, she gave my chest a little punch with her fist. So, I returned my gaze to her, and she tightly closed her lips while crossing her arms. Thanks to that, her already excessively large breasts were further emphasized, making it awkward to know where to look.

No, this time it feels like it’s not just because of her chest.

X X X

A cafe a little away from the gym

“You did it with Kanna, right?”

“…”

“You thought I wouldn’t notice?”

Even though we promised to keep it a secret until graduation, it was exposed on the first day.