I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 55: Keisuke, Kanon, and Marin

Keisuke and Kanon changed into casual clothes, took a taxi, and arrived in the vicinity of the maid cafe they were aiming for.

This area was lined with anime-related shops and bookstores like mushrooms after the rain. The streets were filled with eye-catching itasha cars featuring moe characters, and there were middle-aged men who seemed unmistakably otaku, making gestures like lifting their bangs while stepping on the accelerator (unfortunately, their bangs were already gone).

On the sidewalks, people who seemed very otaku were walking, and maids were distributing flyers.

Kanon, being relatively famous in this neighborhood, wore a one-piece outfit and a hat to conceal her face.

But she seemed to be in a good mood. Cheerfully humming a tune, she held her brother Keisuke’s hand. He then asked her,

“Kanon, you’re familiar with this place, right?”

“Yes! I come here for events like the release of anime OP CDs and signing sessions.”

“Do you have the stun gun with you?”

“Of course! Since we never know when a suspicious person might appear, the stun gun you gave me is like my alter ego now!”

With that, Kanon promptly took out a menacing black, square object from her small bag and pressed a button.

A crackling sound of high-voltage electricity could be heard.

Keisuke, watching the scene with satisfaction, gently placed his hand on his earnest sister’s head.

“Amazing. But, you don’t need that in front of Itsuki-kun.”

Blushing, Keisuke said this, and Kanon, also blushing, replied, “Of course… I want Itsuki Onii-sa… Master to see the real me. Next time I visit, maybe I’ll try being naked…”

“That’s fine… A really good idea… But Itsuki is shy… so be gentle.”

“I’ll keep that in mind!”

The two continued their unconventional conversation, but there was no one to stop them. Kanon placed the stun gun back into her bag.

The mood between these two was truly pleasant. This was largely because there had been very few occasions for the siblings to go out together like this.

As mentioned before, Keisuke had suffered severe assault in the past, defending his sister from older men, who were sexual predators. The trauma led him to spend countless hours in seclusion, immersing himself in reading.

However, since becoming friends with Itsuki, Keisuke had developed enough mental strength to go out with his sister like this.

Being able to casually stroll outside with her older brother, Kanon couldn’t help but find her lips curling into a smile without realizing it.

Kanon tightened her grip on her brother’s hand, closing the distance between them, unwilling to let go of Keisuke.

Then, remembering Itsuki, who had changed her brother, her face blushed slightly. However, shaking her head, she turned to her brother and spoke.

“How’s the progress with Fantasia’s writing?”

“…”

Seeing Keisuke, who looked troubled and was looking down, Kanon captured him with an affectionate expression.

“Please don’t push yourself too hard. Just being able to write is already a miracle. The editors were in tears of joy because of how happy they were,” Kanon reassured Keisuke with a smile.

However, he still furrowed his brows, lost in thought.

Concerned, Kanon tried to probe, “Is something wrong?”

“……..”

He remained silent for a while as they walked, then muttered under his breath, “I need some kind of inspiration…”

“……”

She couldn’t do anything about it. While she could take care of him, she couldn’t provide the stimulation needed for her beloved older brother to generate new ideas.

Feeling too powerless in the face of her own inadequacy, and on the verge of self-blame, Kanon pulled out the stun gun again, alternating her gaze between it and Keisuke.

“Inspiration…”

However, after a while, she wore an expression of realization, put away the stun gun, and made a decision within herself.

(Let’s ask Master about it)

X X X

Maid Cafe

This is the Maid Cafe where Marin works.

It’s quite famous around here, and due to the high level of the maids, comparable to idols, you can’t even enter without a reservation unless you’re a VIP.

“Nice to meet you! You’re Kerolon-sama and Karolon-sama, right?”

“Y-yes…”

“That’s correct.”

“Wow, your faces are so cute… Oh, sorry! Let me guide you right away! This way, please!”

Kerolon, alias Keisuke, and Karolon, alias Kanon.

The maids were relatively short, and they had to bend down a bit to see Kanon’s face under her hat. However, they seemed a bit surprised because Kanon was just too cute.

Guided by the maid, the two were led to a table for two and took their seats.

And so, they began to observe the maids engaging with their masters (customers), one by one. Keisuke soon spotted a familiar blonde girl.

“…reacting like that…”

“Haha! Seriously, go for it! That girl definitely likes you! Give it a shot!”

“Y-you think so?”

“I’ll be cheering for you!”

“I-I’ll give it a try! I’ll confess!”

“Regardless of the outcome, come back and share the story, okay? I really want to hear about Minato-vhi’s situation.”

“Sure thing!”

Marin was encouraging a man who had come to seek advice. The encouraged man, now with a gleam in his eyes, gazed at Marin.

“That’s Marin… What a way of speaking! She exudes an aura like she’s playing with men like a ball.”

Kanon said with narrowed eyes.

Keisuke also narrowed his eyes and followed up on Kanon’s comment.

“That guy is definitely going to get turned down.”

“What?! Why?!”

“She’s giving him hope, pretending to cheer him on, and just manipulating him to keep coming back here… He’s completely ensnared in her scheme… If he gets rejected, he’ll come back here again. And she’ll pretend to listen, constantly exploiting him to boost her popularity.”

“I see… As expected, I’m always amazed by your specialty, Onii-sama – observing people!”

“The ones who exploit and the ones who get exploited… This could turn into an interesting topic.”

“Wow! Even in that short conversation, my amazing Onii-sama manages to find material!”

And as Keisuke and Kanon were getting excited on their own, their purpose for coming here was clear: to learn more about the girl named Marin.

Of course, it was Keisuke who initiated this conversation.

Two days ago, he had witnessed a confrontation between Itsuki and Marin. Feeling an instinctual sense of danger, Keisuke tried to intervene as much as possible between Itsuki and Marin.

In the process, Marin glared at Keisuke with a threatening look.

Marin, from an outsider’s perspective, was a remarkably beautiful girl that anyone would want to associate with.

However, the gaze emanating from Marin’s emerald-colored eyes was filled with

It resembled what those criminals, who once became furious for being unable to violate his sister, had sent.

Such a seemingly dangerous girl was trying to approach Itsuki, who was not only his benefactor but also an irreplaceable and cherished friend.

Therefore, the reserved Keisuke had no choice but to take action.

Gathering more information, understanding the story of this girl named Marin in her life, and then making a comprehensive judgment to tell Itsuki.

Of course, it was unknown whether Itsuki would obediently follow his words.

But, that girl seemed undeniably suspicious.

That was the appeal from within himself.

So, Keisuke thoroughly researched Marin’s shift schedule beforehand and came here with Kanon.

As Marin finished her conversation, she approached to take their orders. Eventually, she saw Keisuke’s face, stopped in her tracks, and just like before, stared at him for a moment. Then, she suddenly smiled and spoke.

“Welcome! It’s your first visit, isn’t it? I’ll do my best to make it a memorable experience for you~”

Though her face was smiling, a vein bulged on her forehead. Kanon, noticing the anomaly, looked at Marin with a puzzled expression.

Keisuke, looking at her, was frightened.