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

The gender ratio was roughly 40% boys and 60% girls.

“Um… what is this exactly?”

Feeling bewildered, I turned my gaze to Kanna, who was sitting next to me. She just smiled without saying anything.

So, I turned my attention back to the others.

“I… I spread it like crazy on SNS to eliminate the false charges against Kondo-kun!”

“I’ve been silent until now, sorry. I also wrote a lot of content to make Kondo-san have a good image!”

“That guy Hayama was seriously annoying!”

“Yeah! He was like a stereotypical delinquent!”

“With this, the class will finally quiet down.”

While some expressed their enthusiasm to me, there were others, both boys and girls, who glanced at me, looking helpless, avoiding eye contact, and bowing their heads. By the way, Gorilla and Hayama were not present.

Honestly, I didn’t know how to react.

Should I genuinely be happy, or should I shout at these damn vulgar people for what they’ve done so far, using Hiyama’s tone?

Without saying anything, I sighed with a complicated expression.

Then, everyone seemed to be worried about me, looking at me hesitantly.

A few seconds passed in such an uncomfortable situation.

Someone approached me and spoke softly.

“Kondo-san…”

“Hmm?”

“If I make an effort too… can I also become as cool as you, Kondo-san?”

Saying that, a rather unremarkable-looking boy appeared in front of me.

Back when I was a chubby guy, I stood out so much that I was mercilessly bullied by Hayama and others. On the other hand, the boy over there was so inconspicuous that even I had almost forgotten his existence. But, I think if I hadn’t been there, he might have become prey for Hayama and the others.

Yeah… his name was…

Oh well.

But, can he become as cool as me…

I recall the time before my reincarnation when I worked as a gym trainer.

[Oh, can I become as cool as you if I make an effort?]

[Yes! Of course! Let’s work hard together!]

[Yes!] (Refer to episode 24)

As I mentioned before, the guy I coached before my reincarnation successfully achieved muscle training and weight loss, brought a pretty girlfriend, and proudly showed her off. I even received a valuable gift (a wallet worth over 100,000 yen). Well, I had better things, so I sold them to someone else and used the money deposited to buy high-end supplements.

As the saying goes, money makes the world go round. When you receive an expensive gift, your mood improves accordingly.

However, before my reincarnation, when I saw the guy who came to brag about his girlfriend, I felt a different emotion.

He and his girlfriend seemed genuinely happy.

They looked young, and although they didn’t seem to have financial ease, there was a satisfaction and sense of liberation different from when I coached beautiful women and wealthy men before.

When I succeeded in training with Manabu and Keisuke, I felt a similar emotion.

I wonder if, perhaps…

I’ve been taking the long way around all along.

The path I should have taken was right beside me, yet I chose not to look at it, deliberately ignoring it and selfishly walking through life.

Looking at the unremarkable boy in front of me, I suddenly thought so.

So, this time, let’s properly reflect on myself and follow the right path.

I feel like I can do that now.

However, this growth and realization were not something I achieved alone. They were built on the kindness and warmth given to me by my loved ones.

Knowing this well, I confidently spoke to the unremarkable boy in front of me.

“Oh! Of course! If you train properly, you can become cooler than me!”

“O-oh… but I don’t really know anything about training… um… I’m sorry…”

The unremarkable boy bowed his head apologetically.

I made a triumphant face and said to him, “This isn’t decided yet, but once things settle down from the current commotion, I’m thinking of starting a training club.”

“”A training club!?””

Not only the people gathered around me but also the sitting boys and girls opened their mouths in surprise.

“Well, uh… to create a club, there are various conditions to meet. But if the training club becomes a reality, come then. I’ll train you thoroughly.”

“R-really!?”

“Yeah. By the way, you can use casual language.”

“Wow… awesome!”

Seeing him delighted like an unwavering child somehow made me happy too.

“W-wait a minute! Kondo! Can I join too?”

“I want to join!”

“Isn’t it easier to create a club if there are signatures from students?”

“I’ll help!”

“I will too!”

The boys and girls surrounding me, expressing their expectations for the training club, were joined by even those who were sitting until now.

“I’ll also help create the club!”

“For a training club, we’ll need a lot of exercise equipment, so we’ll need many signatures!”

“Kondo, sorry! I apologize, so let me join!”

…

One thing for sure was that rather than being apologized to and praised by these guys, I find more joy in the company of that unremarkable boy who was unexpectedly crowded out by the newcomers and is now casting admiring glances at me from the corner.

I loosened my cheeks and glanced at Kanna, who was sitting next to me.

There,

She directs an envious gaze toward me, much like that unremarkable boy.

I know her well.

She has a somewhat tsundere side, and when she gets angry, she can be scary but cute.

I know the pure white, tender body beneath the school uniform she’s wearing better than anyone else.

It’s not just about personality and physique.

More than anyone else, she’s a kind-hearted person who worked hard for my sake.

With that, she sent admiring glances my way.

Then, as if she has made a decision, Kanna noded.

(Mikami, Tatsuzaki, and Nishikawa remain seated, gently observing the group surrounding Itsuki. The baseball team’s Masato looked at him apologetically. The three gal friends in Shota’s group seem uncomfortable and haven’t left the classroom.)

X X X

Shota’s Side

Hayama Residence

Shota, wearing a fatigued expression, faced the repercussions of Twitter criticism and provocations from YouTubers aiming for controversial publicity. His expression remains dark.

“Damn it…”

Facing scolding from his parents, an overwhelming response from the school, and having his phone number exposed, he feels cornered from all sides.

“Damn that Kondo… damn that Kondo… damn that Kondo… damn that Kondo… he took everything from me… there’s no way I should lose to that guy…”

He continued to curse Itsuki vehemently.

It’s around 1 PM. Naturally, Shota was the only one at home.

“I want some juice…”

Muttering these words, Shota heads towards the entrance.

“If anyone causing trouble shows up, I’ll report them without hesitation.”

With a trembling body, Hayama managed to calm himself and steps outside.

Since the online uproar, he hadn’t ventured out alone. Fortunately, the area around his house is quiet.

Performing this simple act of going to the convenience store and buying juice was something he could ask his parents or Marin to do. However, unable to forgive himself for being unable to go outside alone, Shota walked toward the convenience store with more tension than usual. He wore a mask.

“Please come again!”

Sipping on a canned drink, Shota reflected.

In about a month or two, this commotion will likely die down.

Since he’s still a minor, he shouldn’t face severe punishment.

This was just temporary, and with time, everything would return to normal.

“Heh! I am Shota Hoyama. Don’t underestimate me.”

Having finished his drink, he put the mask back on and smirked.

Today, Shota decided to take a slightly longer route and headed to a park near his house.

This park held memories of the times when he used to play with Kanna and Marin.

A nostalgic scene resurfaced along with memories from the past.

[Of course. He’s nothing but a nuisance. I feel like cursing the fact that he’s my childhood friend.]

[Yeah. Cover me completely in your color!]