I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 56: The Power of Keisuke's Words

At first glance, it’s an ordinary maid cafe, but there is an unseen unsettling atmosphere flowing between Keisuke, Kanon, and Marin.

“I think you can tell from my name tag, but I’m Maririn~ The menu is on the table, so let me know when you’ve decided! Fufu.”

Marin originally operated with the concept of a gyaru maid, so speaking casually to customers didn’t feel out of place. However, there seemed to be a slight prickliness in the words directed at Keisuke and Kanon.

After scanning the menu on the table, the two responded.

“I’ll have the Pink Curry Set. How about you, Onii-sama?”

When Kanon asked with her gaze, Keisuke thought for a moment and then modestly said to Marin, “I’ll go with the Pasta Set…”

Perhaps due to Marin’s commanding presence, Keisuke seemed a bit nervous and lowered his gaze. In response, Marin, considering it a victory, raised her eyes and spoke.

“Got it! Wait a moment ♫ I’ll bring it right away! Let’s chat a lot after you finish eating!”

After cheerfully taking their orders, Marin handed the ticket to another maid to attend to the VIP customer and moved briskly.

Seeing her back, Kanon became worried about her brother. She then spoke to Keisuke, who was still bowing.

“Onii-sama… Are you okay?”

“…I’m fine. If it’s to protect Itsuki-kun.”

“If there’s anything troubling you, please tell me anytime.”

“Yeah… But, this is something I have to do.”

With a nervous sweat, Keisuke let out a deep sigh.

In reality, Marin is currently savoring a sense of superiority.

When she came to Itsuki’s school to seduce him the other day, her plans were thwarted by Keisuke. Holding a grudge over that incident, Marin looks down on Keisuke.

People like Keisuke, who can’t even make eye contact with her and lack confidence, commonly known as introverts, have all been thoroughly manipulated according to her whims.

Even the previous customer was no exception.

Everything was for the sake of fulfilling her own goals.

To satisfy her desires.

So, she felt relieved that Keisuke, who is one of the factors interfering with her plans, was a gloomy and timid man.

His hair was left uncut, covering his face, and he had a personality that women would find unpleasant.

According to Marin’s mental simulation, he was an insignificant presence for her.

However, the girl sitting next to him was very cute. Though this was slightly concerning for Marin, she went to other men, utilized her communication skills, and spoke many words that tickled men’s hearts. The maids around her sent admiring glances, and one senior maid advised the junior maids, saying, “Take a cue from Marin’s way of speaking.”

Marin was an outstanding presence here that allowed no one to surpass her, all achieved through her efforts.

Keisuke watched her from a distance.

Then, until the meal arrived, they continued talking with other maids. The maids found little Kanon extremely cute, and she became popular, receiving gifts and handshakes.

The surrounding men also smiled warmly, watching the interaction between Kanon, the maids, and others. Without the hat, they probably would have recognized her immediately.

Soon, the meal was served.

At the adjacent table, a maid was enthusiastically immersed in the world of moe.

The two quietly finished their meal. Observing their behavior, Marin quickly approached.

“Did you enjoy your meal?”

“Yes…”

“It was delicious.”

Observing the innocent reactions of Keisuke and Kanon, Marin raised the corner of her mouth and asked, “What’s the relationship between Kerolon and Karolon? You seem very close.”

“Well, we…”

Kanon tried to answer, but Keisuke stopped her. Then he responded to Marin.

“Secret.”

“Huh?! I-Is that so?”

Marin was slightly taken aback by his unexpected response. However, she quickly regained her usual composure and continued speaking.

“Kerolon, you are friends with Itsuki-chi and Manabu-chi, right? It might be interesting if the three of us hang out together! Of course, it’s fun even now! Hehe!”

Saying this, Marin’s forced smile was noticed by Keisuke with a serious expression. He then waved his hand holding a drink and spoke.

“As long as you’re here, I won’t come back to this place again.”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

Although Keisuke’s words were quickly drowned out by the surrounding noise, Marin, who was next to him, heard them.

“What do you mean? Say it?”

“If I say this, you’ll lose your reason. You’re working now, so… if you cause trouble for the shop, I’ll become a bad kid.”

“Oh, come on! Whatever you say won’t make me lose my reason. I’m a professional maid! So, go ahead and say it. It won’t be any trouble at all.”

Encouraged by Marin, who directed her emerald eyes toward his not easily visible face, Keisuke bit his lip, hiding the fearful expression on his face. Then, he told her.

“Don’t get close to Itsuki-kun. When you’re around, he becomes unhappy.”

Hearing this, Marin widened her eyes, but soon responded.

“Is that so, even if I don’t like it?”

“……”

“Come on, I’m perfectly fine! Absolutely fine! Hehe.”

With an air of adult composure, Marin proudly arched her chest, as if to say she had the upper hand. Keisuke squinted at her and brushed aside his bangs, revealing his handsome face, which perplexed Marin.

Despite not wanting to say it, Keisuke looked into her eyes and spoke.

“Your way of doing things will only bring about destruction. It may seem to be going well now, but later on, it will inevitably turn bad. The more you struggle, the more empty it will become. That’s the fate of a loser.”

“Oh, Onii-sama…”

Flashing a slightly surprised look, Kanon stared at Keisuke.

As for Marin…

“!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Suddenly widening her eyes, Marin began to breathe heavily. Her body shivered, and her fists clenched tightly.

Until now, Marin had dominated others through her words. With men, whispering sweet words usually worked well. Displaying a confident demeanor earned her admiring glances from other girls.

She could ignore those who disliked or envied her.

In various places, be it the maid cafe, school, or elsewhere, she occasionally encountered strange people who said nasty things. However, she had managed to get through it because those cases usually stemmed from issues with the individuals themselves.

In that regard, Marin’s mental fortitude was indeed strong.

However, the words spoken by Kerolon, the gloomy guy whom she looked down upon, pierced directly into the most fundamental aspects of Marin’s personality.

Before she realized it, Marin found herself with the eyes of a perverted old man who had assaulted Ksnon, grabbing onto the collar of Kerolon’s shirt.

“Damn you!”

Post Script: 

Characters:

Itsuki Kondo: Second year high school student. main character

Kanna Kanzaki: A second year high school student and the main heroine of an erotic manga. Itsuki’s girlfriend. She tried to keep it a secret until school graduation, but her mother found out. She pays proper attention to Itsuki. She has a good intuition.

Marin Hayama: A first-year high school student and Shota Hayama’s sister. Tamana’s childhood friend, harboring an inferiority complex towards her. However, through effort, she made her high school debut and became the school’s number one beauty. The poster girl of a maid cafe. She desires Itsuki.

Kanzaki Tamaki: A famous fashion designer and Tamana’s mother. She appears to be in her mid-20s, and her appearance led to some misunderstandings with Itsuki, resulting in positive outcomes. She has a keen intuition.

Shizukawa Kanon: A third-year middle school student who has been a voice actor since childhood. She has a truly pleasant voice and calls Itsuki her mentor, deeply admiring him for the positive change he brought to her brother.

Hosokawa Manabu: Initially a studious person, thanks to Itsuki’s weight training, he transformed into a handsome guy. Influenced by the old Itsuki, he indulges in the otaku lifestyle, enjoying anime and games. He excels in studies, ranking second in all subjects.

Shizukawa Keisuke: Formerly severely socially awkward due to past trauma, Itsuki helped him overcome it. Keisuke is a writer and a scenario writer. His fantasy novel “Fantasia,” with sales exceeding 10 million copies, was paralyzed due to trauma, but thanks to Itsuki, he regained the ability to write.

Hayama Shota: A bad guy.

Mikami Arisa: A friend of Tamana with a somewhat questionable aura. She is known for her straightforward way of speaking.

Tatsuzaki Yumi: Extremely intelligent, she has never yielded the top position in all subjects. Competitive and unwilling to lose, she ruthlessly crushes anyone challenging her. Thanks to academics, her personality might have changed a bit, and it could have worsened.

Itsuki’s Parents: Harmonious relationship. They might even consider having a younger sibling.

Fujikawa Masato: Shota’s friend and a baseball team member. He used to bully the once nerdy Itsuki along with Shota but has since apologized. He still feels guilty.

Gorilla: A bad gorilla.

Nishikawa: Ace of the photography club. Skilled at taking candid shots. Holds affection for Itsuki, who once helped him.

Three Gyarus: Three gyarus in the same class as Itsuki. They align with Shota and others in school.

Homeroom Teacher: To be introduced later.