I Was Reincarnated as a Stepping-Stone Character in an Eroge, and by Breaking the Heroines’ NTR Flags in Place of the Protagonist, They Ended Up Falling for Me - Chapter 18 - Time Limit Before the NTR Flag Gets Triggered

Chapter 18 – Time Limit Before the NTR Flag Gets Triggered

“Sorry about that. Thanks for helping out.”

After I’d finished helping, I was taking a break on a bench when Yarita brought two cans of juice.

“Here,” Yarita said, handing one of the cans to me.

“…Is this a bribe or something?”

“What do you think of me?”

“A cheating teacher who’s had physical relationships with multiple female colleagues, and now plans to target a female student.”

“…Alright, I surrender. As expected of the heir to the Ishibashi family.”

Well, I’ve seen your dick many times…

Tomokazu Yarita.

This guy approaches his favorite girls in a kind and gentlemanly way, gradually letting them trust him, letting them relax a little, and then when they’re alone, he forces himself on them… He’s a playboy who has sex with many female teachers in this way. (Married)

And this time, he’s finally set his sights on Kohinata Mayu… a student.

What’s worse is that depending on the NTR ending, he might even use Mayu to make a move on Reika.

“Is it okay for a teacher who is in a position to teach students to cheat?”

“Cheating is part of culture. Besides, haven’t you played around with your share of women too?”

Nope, I’m a virgin. Never even had a girlfriend.

“……”

“Ha, choosing silence, I see.”

Okay, I managed to cover it up.

“Well, given that you’ve caught on, there’s no helping it. I’ll give up on Kohinata. I won’t make a move on her. Don’t want to get caught and lose my job, after all.”

“…You say you won’t make a move, but you’re planning to take advantage of her current state, make her dependent on you, and set things up so you can act whenever you want, aren’t you?”

There’s a chance he might make a move without being found out.

“…I don’t intend anything like that. If she does come to me with something, I’ll just do my best to support her. That’s all.”

Just as Yarita said, in the game, at around the same time, Kohinata Mayu also comes to Yarita to ask for advice about her falling out with Tsukishima Reika.

The two of them then build up a strong relationship of trust.

That’s when Mayu gave in, seeking comfort for her loneliness after her rift with Reika. She became easily dependent on the physical connection, and… well, you get the idea.

Maybe there isn’t much time left before Yarita’s NTR route begins?

“Still, I didn’t expect you to actually help out properly… Looks like I may have misunderstood you.”

What misunderstanding is he talking about?

Perhaps it’s about the rumor that Kuzushima spread.

“Ishibashi, there you are.”

“Oh, Tsukishima. What’s the matter? Is there something you need?”

“Ah, Yarita-sensei. I’m here to help you with Ishibashi… Are you already finished?”

The moment he heard Reika’s words, Yarita seemed to understand something and grinned, saying “I see.”

“Ishibashi-kun, it looks like your cute girlfriend came to pick you up.”

“I-I’m not his girlfriend!!”

Reika blushed and denied it.

So that’s where she chooses to deny it. Well, it’s not really a problem either way.

“Really? I’ve heard rumors that you two are dating…”

“That’s… Well…”

“Anyway, Yarita-sensei, thanks for today.”

Before things get more complicated, I decided to pick up my bag and stood up. Before Yarita says anything unnecessary, let’s quickly get out of here.

“Ah, Ishibashi-kun. Thanks for your help today. And remember, keep your cheating in moderation… alright?”

“Huh? Cheating? Hey, Ishibashi, what does Sensei mean?”

Yarita, you bastard!!

As I glared at Yarita, who was watching us with an amused grin, Reika and I left the area and started heading home together.

“So, what did Sensei mean by cheating?”

As soon as we left the school gates, Reika started talking about Yarita’s words from earlier.

“It’s nothing to do with you. You’re not my girlfriend.”

“What? Excuse me, but I am your girlfriend!”

Eehh… But you said earlier that you’re not my girlfriend…

“…W-why are you staying silent? Is there something you’re feeling guilty about? S-seriously…”

Reika looked anxious and spoke in a trembling voice, just like a chihuahua after it’s been scolded by its owner.

“We were talking about Kohinata.”

“Kohinata…? W-why?”

“It seems like you two are fighting so I was worried.”

…You’re worried about me, Tsu-kun?…Thanks

“…Do you want to make up with Kohinata?”

“Well…”

I do want to make up…but…

“I don’t think that’s possible.”

“Why?”

“Because… I think she probably hates me.”

“It didn’t seem like that to me though. You were talking normally.”

“We’ve only started talking recently… Before that, we didn’t speak at all.”

“I see.”

Reika wants to make up with Mayu, but it seems like she’s just resigned herself to it.

In the game, there was no event where the two reconciled, but if they could make up, I’d like to help.

Leaving the NTR route aside, I genuinely think that way.

If that’s the case, I have to act before Yarita and Mayu’s flags get triggered.

Alright, time for the Operation Reconciliation.

“Hey, about tomorrow…”

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