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

Kanna explained everything about what happened to Itsuki to the three of them.

“Hmm… I see… Itsuki had been shouldering everything alone,” sighed Manabu, and Keisuke lowered his head with a sad expression. Seeing this, the fujoshi, Arisa, clenched her fist and shouted loudly.

“I understand that Kondo-kun had to be suspended from school, but it’s wrong to let Hayama-kun off scot-free!”

Nodding in agreement with Arisa’s words, Yumi spoke seriously.

“That’s right. If what Kanna says is true, Hayama-san might face legal consequences. Exposing someone’s personal information to the public… and the teacher trying to cover it up could lead to dismissal.”

Regretfully, Manabu muttered, biting his lip.

“If I hadn’t treated Itsuki coldly back then, the outcome might have been different…”

“Manabu-kun…”

Manabu, holding a cup filled with a drink, tightened his grip, adding more strength to his hand. Yumi gently placed her hand on his.

“I always relied on him, so this time,…. I wanted to help him….. I wanted to stand on equal footing with him…. and have a happier school life.”

In the somber atmosphere, everyone except Keisuke bowed their heads in contemplation.

Keisuke, sipping his drink with composure, then spoke in a soft voice.

“There’s no use worrying. When faced with a problem, we should move forward to solve it. Surely, opportunities will come.”

“”Indeed…””

Although they thought he had become depressed and withdrawn from school, Keisuke’s words brought hope to everyone. All four of them turned their admiring gazes towards him.

Embarrassed, Keisuke averted his gaze and spoke softly.

“Well, that’s how it is in novels…”

“”Well…””

The four of them gave a wry smile.

But thanks to Keisuke, the heavy atmosphere lightened slightly, and the four turned bright expressions toward him.

Just then, someone walked past the table where the five were seated. The person, upon seeing them, suddenly froze and widened their eyes.

“You guys…”

“Fujikawa!?”

It was Masato Fujikawa, a member of the baseball team who was often seen with Shota. He looked at the group, averted his gaze, but eventually seemed to make up his mind and approached their table. He pulled a chair from the neighboring seat and sat down.

Masato informed them about his situation. He revealed that he was the one who told Itsuki about Shota posting terrible content on social media. Feeling that it was unfair for only Itsuki to face punishment, he consulted with the homeroom teacher. However, he was being threatened not to disclose anything about the posts.

“I have good grades and my club activities, so I got a bit scared, but this is just wrong…”

Looking at Masato with a helpless expression, Msnsbu stared at him with a puzzled look.

“Fujikawa.”

“Hmm?”

“I can’t trust you completely, you know?”

Indeed, Masato had done terrible things to both Itsuki and Keisuke in the past while hanging out with Shota. Keisuke, too, sent a cold, disapproving look his way.

He was well aware of the reason behind the cold attitude from these two. Therefore, he sincerely bows to apologize to them.

“I’m sorry. I’ve been only thinking about myself… I haven’t told you two yet. I truly feel remorseful for what I did to you both, Hosokawa and Shizukawa. I sincerely apologize. I might deserve suspension too for what I did to you three.”

Seeing him bowing his head on the table, Kanna and the others looked at him with a somewhat surprised expression, except for Keisuke.

“Self-preservation is crucial, right?”

“!!!”

Hearing Keisuke’s words, Masato visibly shuddered. As if seeing through his heart, Keisuke captures him with his blue eyes hidden behind his long bangs.

Eventually, Keisuke exhaled with a sad expression and continued.

“But bowing your head to apologize to someone, or having the courage to tell others that you’re being threatened, requires a lot of bravery. So, I guess it’s okay for now.”

Saying this, Keisuke looks towards Manabu.

Manabu gently placed his hand on Keisuke’s shoulder and nodded slightly.

Looking up, Mastao watched their interaction and thought.

That he absolutely won’t cause trouble for Itsuki, Manabu, and Keisuke.

Especially, he needs to be careful around Keisuke.

The aura he emitted was surprisingly mature for a high school student, and it had a dignity that sent shivers down the spine.

X X X

Masato’s Side

Masato spent about 2 hours talking with Kanna and the others.

“Really, I was bullying some outrageous guys…”

While walking through the town with a weary expression, a small recording device was clenched in his hand.

They, both boys and girls, were given roles.

Their goal was to expose the sins of the homeroom teacher trying to cover up this incident.

But that’s not all. Keisuke and the others were trying to do more than Masato thought.

Everyone was moving for Itsuki.

“Really… Kondo has some good friends.”

Muttering so, he took out his phone and checked the group chat consisting of Shota and others.

The number of messages today was zero.

Since Shota was beaten up by Itsuki, the caste system between the gorillas, gals, and himself and Shota completely collapsed. Therefore, today, other than club activities, he spent the whole day alone.

“…”

Dominating the hierarchy’s top, Masato had thought he would continue enjoying a fulfilling school life, but as one can see, the bonds he had built with them were easily shattered.

No, it wasn’t building, but rather, like a Jenga tower on the verge of collapse, like shoddy construction work, he might have reluctantly associated with them.

Such doubts crossed his mind.

“Well, I guess I have no choice.”

Anyway, he should atone for his sins now. If he does that, maybe he can become a free person. Suddenly, he felt that way.

However,

[Self-preservation is important, right?]

“…”

For the first time in his life, Masato despised himself.

X X X

Keisuke’s Side

Shizukawa Residence

Keisuke, who returned home, immediately secluded himself in the study, pounding on the laptop. As he finished his work and sat on the living room sofa, Kanon, in an apron, brought tea and cake, her face a mix of joy and concern as she watched him.

“Thank you.”

Kanon, placing them on the table, poured tea and directed an envious gaze towards her brother.

“It’s truly amazing. I never expected you to finish all of it in just a few days…”

“Hehe.”

“The editors called, crying on the phone. They said it’s a masterpiece.”

“Positive stimulation is necessary to write a good novel.”

Smiling at her triumphant brother, Kanon’s expression gradually darkened.

“But, is it really okay? Doing that alongside the announcement of the new volume release…”

Sitting next to her brother, revealing eyes more beautiful than jewels, Hanon expressed concern.

Keisuke gently stroked the head of his cute sister and spoke in a calm tone.

“For Itsuki. And for myself.”

Seeing the confident Keisuke, Kanon nodded and replied brightly.

“In that case, I’ll help too, Onii-sama and Master!”

XXX

Hospital

In the quiet room where everyone was asleep,

The blond man muttered with frustration.

“Damn… Why me… that bastard…”

Gripping the futon tightly, Shota continued.

“I’m not in the wrong… It’s all his fault… Acting all high and mighty, even though he’s a creepy fatty…”

And then, as if possessed by something, he kept muttering.

“I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong… I’m not in the wrong…”

Suddenly, his phone rang.

A call from the Gorilla.

“What?”

[Ah, sorry for calling so late. Shota, you’re in the hospital, right?]

“Yeah.”

[In that case, since Marin-chan is alone, should I take care of her for you?]

“Huh?”

[Because there was such an incident, Marin-chan might be feeling uneasy alone. So, I’ll protect her for you.]

Even though Shota was already upset about his sister and Kanna sleeping with Itsuki, the Gorilla poured more cold water on him.

“Hey, horny gorilla. Marin has no interest in you at all.”

[Well, but isn’t it possible that she might rely on me after this incident? Like a little puppy?]

“No way. That probability is zero.”