I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 75: The Meaning of the Phone Call

The call from Maririn, aka Marin, tightened my relaxed muscles in an instant.

I wondered why she would call at this hour. It seemed like there might be some ulterior motive, and I was tempted to speculate various things, but my phone continued to ring.

Well, I won’t know anything until I answer directly, so I decided to pick up.

“Hello.”

[Itsuki-chi, how are you?]

“I’m fine. How about you, Marin? Are you doing well?”

[I… to be honest, I felt really lonely without you.]

I expected her to treat me with a colder tone, but what I heard was a voice full of remorse from Marin.

“I’m sorry for that time. I shouldn’t have driven you away.”

[No, it’s okay. As you said, I wasn’t in my right mind at that time. If I had stayed at your place, I might have had a big fight with Kanna-chan. So, thank you instead.]

For now, it seemed that neither of us harbored any resentment about that incident.

I heaved a sigh of relief and calmly inquired.

“Anyway, what’s the matter calling at this late hour?”

In response to my question, Marin took a moment before answering.

[…I said something terrible to you, Itsuki-chi. As expected, I might not be suitable as your girlfriend.]

“Marin…”

[So, I’m thinking of giving up.]

Her voice lacked strength and trembled.

I couldn’t help but feel a pang in my heart.

[But, I want memories with you. If I have that, I feel like I can support both of you.]

“Memories, huh?”

Come to think of it, there weren’t many memories that could be considered between Marin and me. Since we got involved, it was all chaotic developments.

Of course, I am Kanna’s boyfriend, so I could reject her proposal, using Kanna as a shield.

But…

Saying something that would upset her at this point could lead to a dangerous situation.

Marin knows that Kanna and I are dating and have a physical relationship. She hasn’t disclosed this information to her brother, Hayama.

There is no benefit in provoking her anger.

So, it would be better for all of us – me, Kanna, Marin, and Hayama – if I handled this breakup as smoothly as possible.

I still don’t know what kind of memories Marin desires. Refusing her, however, is out of the question.

As I continued pondering, Marin, apparently impatient, spoke up.

[Big bro has no idea what’s happening right now. He’s really clueless. He’s such an idiot.]

Why would she bring up Hayama?

The reason is simple.

She is hinting that if I reject her proposal, she might reveal our relationship to her brother.

“I understand. When should we do it?”

[This Friday works for me. I’ll let you know the place and time later.]

“Got it.”

[Thank you. Itsuki-chi, you’re the best! Oh, but keep this a secret from Kanna-chan. If she finds out, it will definitely cause a big fuss.]

“Sure.”

[Good night.]

“Good night.”

Marin hung up the phone with a light-hearted tone, humming a tune.

Once again, silence enveloped the Kanzaki residence, and the realization of being in their home surfaced.

“Sigh…”

If this opportunity allows me to distance myself from Marin and build a deeper relationship with Kanna, that would be ideal.

However, she was Hayama’s sister.

It felt like my thoughts were becoming more and more tangled.

I’ve kept my relationship with Kanna hidden for so long. While Manabu, Keisuke, Mikami, and Tatsuzaki have found out, they were not the type to spread it around.

Unfathomable emotions were starting to sprout.

Why was I hiding the fact that Kanna and I werre in a romantic relationship?

The main reason was Hayama, but I am taller and stronger than him.

It’s truly ridiculous.

Maybe I should just boldly show Hayama the intense moments between Kanna and me. I wonder what kind of expression he would make.

The thought made me involuntarily smirk.

And I think…

It would be great if that guy, Hayama, could just disappear.

He’s nothing but a hindrance in my life, like radioactive waste.

If he weren’t around, I wouldn’t have to go through all this trouble.

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Marin’s Side

After talking with Itsuki on the phone, Marin was in a very good mood.

Lying in bed in her sleepwear, she turns toward the desk where a warm-colored desk lamp is placed.

There, she saw rubber and scissors.

“Well… I have to support Kanna-chan,” she mutters.

Seating herself, Marin took a rubber from the package and effortlessly cuts a small portion with the scissors.

With just a slight mark, it looks almost indistinguishable from a new one.

Smirking, Marin opens her phone and checks the calendar. The schedule for Friday is marked.

[Ovulation Day +3]

“Kanna-chan, do your best. Fufu,” Marin says, gently rubbing her own belly.