I Was Reincarnated as a Creepy Fat Guy, Then Trained Myself Without Sleep. And Then, for Some Reason, the Heroines Start Approaching Me - Chapter 97: Kanna's Path, Everyone's Path

Itsuki’s side

I heard a voice from the entrance, so I quickly changed and left Kanna’s room.

Lured by the savory aroma of Kanna’s cooking, I went to the kitchen, but she wasn’t there. When I went to the entrance, Tamaki-san was holding a paper bag full of things. Tamaki-san alternately looked at me and Kanna with a smile.

Kanna noticed my presence and sighed with relief. I stood next to Kanna.

“Welcome back, Tamaki-san.”

The season is already autumn.

Therefore, Tamaki-san’s attire exposes less skin than usual. Seeing that, I felt relieved, but suddenly she narrowed her eyes and spoke.

“What were you two doing while I was away?”

“”!!!!””

Kanna and I awkwardly avoided eye contact with Tamaki-san and lowered our faces. However, Tamaki-san wasn’t going to let us off the hook.

“Well, it’s okay.”

And she let out a seductive sigh.

As always, she’s really perceptive.

Well, it would be strange if she didn’t notice.

We promptly enjoyed the dinner that Kanna made. The taste was impeccable. However, one thing bothered me; during the meal, Kanna consistently avoided making eye contact with me.

Then, it was time for our usual tea time.

As we enjoyed the high-quality Western sweets Tamaki-san bought, arranged on the usual sofa table, she began talking to me.

“Itsuki.”

“Yes?”

“Are you available next weekend?”

“Well… yes, I don’t have any specific plans.”

“I see. Kanna, can I borrow Itsuki next week?”

“Huh?”

Suddenly asked, Kanna responded with a surprised voice.

“I have to go to a distant place for work. There are a lot of men, so I need Itsuki.”

Faced with a serious expression, Kanna widened her eyes in realization.

The upcoming business trip would undoubtedly be in a place where such people are abundant.

Therefore, by going with me, Tamaki-san’s safety would be ensured.

She should know that her mother was meticulous about such matters, but being together with me on a distant business trip would reduce the risks.

Seemingly understanding, Kanna spoke.

“Sure. But…”

As we walked away, Kanna looked awkward and mumbled. After a moment, she said as if squeezing the words out.

“Because I’m the most important…”

Oh…

This really hits.

Kanna’s shy face was seriously cute…

Even the slight puffiness of her cheeks was quite…

It’s too much, just too much… Oh well, sorry for the limited vocabulary.

What is this creature? Is it allowed to exist in reality?

As I expressed this impression in my mind, Tamaki-san responded in a sarcastic tone.

“Kanna, look at Itsuki’s face.”

“…”

At her mother’s request, Kanna slowly turned her gaze towards me.

Seeing my expression, Kanna nodded thoughtfully and closed the distance between us by moving closer.

Whether it was when she boldly stuck close to me at school today or now, there was a different feeling than usual.

But it was certainly not a bad feeling.

She’s so cute that I really want to marry her, so it would be nice if she could hold back a bit.

No, actually, please don’t hold back.

Until the end of the world.

But there’s something a bit concerning.

Kanna, are you troubled about something?

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Kanna’s Side

Next Saturday

Cafe

“”Career path?””

Manabu, Keisuke, Kanon, Arisa, and Yumi widened their eyes and asked Kanna back.

“Well… I was wondering what everyone thinks about that.”

While she usually spends her weekends going on dates with Itsuki, and be lovey-dovey for 100,000 hrs. Today he was escorting her mother to a distant place. So, she joined this group after a long time like this.

“Hmm… that’s right…”

The first to speak up was Arisa, also known as the fujoshi.

“For me! I’ll go to university normally, study marketing, and join a company that deals with BL novels, manga, and anime in the marketing department to let the world know about the wonderful aspects of BL!”

“”O-Oh…””

Everyone, except Keisuke, was visibly stunned. However, Arisa continued without paying much attention to their reactions.

“So, so! Not only in Japan but also internationally, I’ll promote the greatness of Japanese BL! And if there are appealing aspects in foreign BL, I’ll actively incorporate them…”

In the middle of her speech, Arisa’s nose started bleeding.

Seeing her like that, Yumi sighed as if saying, “Oh well,” and quickly handed her a napkin.

“Thanks, Yumi…”

“Go to the bathroom.”

“Y-Yeah!”

Confirming Arisa standing up and heading to the bathroom, Yumi lifted her bangs and began to speak.

“Career paths, huh…”

“Yeah!”

Kanna directed a sparkling gaze at Yumi, urging her to continue. In response, Yumi, looking embarrassed, glanced at Manabu and then moved her lips.

“W-Well, I… aspire to the law faculty at the same university as Manabu-kun…”

“”Ooooh…””

This time, everyone, including Keisuke, alternately gazes at Manabu and Yumi.

‘Innocent.’

Everyone secretly thought so.

Then, Manabu, with a lack of confidence, spoke up.

Everyone secretly thought so.

Then, Manabu, sounding unsure, spoke up.

“Well, but, it’s still difficult to get into the same university at the same time…”

Upon hearing his words, Yumi suddenly narrowed her eyes at Manabu, resembling a queen with a sadistic aura.

“Manabu-kun.”

“Yes!”

“Go to the same university with me.”

“U-U-U-U-U…… Understood!”

Seeing Manabu bowing his head, everyone thought in their hearts again.

‘It seems tough.’

While Yumi gently held Manabu’s trembling hand (counterproductive), Kanna spoke to Keisuke and Kanon.

“Shizukawa-kun and Kanon-chan, you both want to be a writer and a voice actor, right?”

(T/N: In the raw instead of shizukawa author uses Hosokawa but at the beginning in Chapter 3 he uses Hosokawa for Manabu I believe he mixed up names)

In response to Kanna’s question, the two nodded with smug expressions.

Everyone had dreams and paths tailored to their individual personalities.

Not something forced, but dreams tailored to each personality. Everyone had a story envisioning the future.

However, for herself…

With the sole desire to genuinely support Itsuki, there’s nothing specific decided.

Yumi probed Kanna, who wore an expressionless face.

“How about you, Kanna?”

“Well, you know… I’m still figuring it out…”

“Well, with your excellent grades, as long as you decide on a direction, I think there won’t be any problems.”

“But I haven’t even decided on that direction yet… haha.”

When Kanna laughed self-deprecatingly, Keisuke, who had been drinking tea and writing something on a napkin, whispered.

“Itsuki’s grades are not great. However, his physical abilities and the ability to attract people are outstanding.”

“Huh?”

In response to Keisuke’s reply, Kanon agreed while nodding.

“That’s right! Master expresses himself more with his body than his head! It’s thrilling… I admire it…”

While Kanna knows that Kanon’s words are not malicious, they somehow feel oddly uncomfortable.

Leaving that aside, Kanna couldn’t understand why Keisuke brought up Itsuki’s story.

“Well, there’s no point in worrying, right?”

“Yeah… that’s true.”

At the retort from Manabu, Kanna sighed as if burned out, looking into the distance with a distant gaze.

Then, Arisa, who had returned from the bathroom, sat down and suddenly delivered a passionate speech.

“Sorry, the nosebleed is okay now. So, so! Since there’s quite a demand for BL content, considering overseas expansion is crucial. Um, this is what you call international exchange! Oh, it’s coming out again…”

Holding her nose, Arisa ran back to the bathroom.

“…”

In this way, in the end, Kanna’s career path remained undecided.

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Night

Itsuki’s Side

Restaurant in the Hotel

After finishing today’s work, Tamaki-san and I, at the hotel restaurant where we were staying, had our meal and enjoyed dessert.