I Was Reincarnated Into a Romantic Comedy World, so I Tried My Best to Make My Favorite Heroine Win, but for Some Reason, All the Flags Point To Me Instead! - Chapter 7 - The Protagonist Is Insensitive

Chapter 7 – The Protagonist Is Insensitive

And the next day.

When lunch break started, Mikan came over to me.

“Hey, where’s Ikkun?”

“Takanashi is going to the bathroom.”

“Oh, I see.”

I said bluntly, and Mikan sat down in Takanashi’s seat, which was the seat in front of me.

“Then I’ll ask you, is it okay if we eat lunch under that tree again today?”

Mikan crossed her legs. As always, she didn’t forget to show off her orange panties.

Hmm, she’s wearing thongs today.

…Wait, no!

“Yeah, that’s fine. But does that mean Momozono-san is coming too?”

When I asked timidly, Mikan snorted and laughed meaningfully, and whispered in my ear.

“Of course. I know you’re after Momozono-san.”

——Huh?!

It seems that Mikan has created a story in her head that I invited Momozono-san because I like her.

I hastily denied it.

“N-no, not at all.”

Mikan’s eyes widened in confusion at my answer.

“Eh? No way.”

Of course I like her. She’s my favorite heroine after all.

But my goal is to get Momozono-san and Takanashi together!

——And then, thinking this far, I suddenly realized.

If I said I wanted to get Takanashi and Momozono-san together, Mikan, who is devoted to Takanashi, would be separated from her childhood friend.

I’m in trouble. How should I answer here?

After thinking about it, I answered like this.

“It’s true that I like Momozono-san, but just looking at her is enough for me. So please don’t think too much of it.”

Kuku, what do you think of this perfect answer!

“Hmm, is that so? You seem proactive, but you’re actually quite shy.”

Mikan tilted her head.

Do I really seem that proactive?

“Oh, by the way, the guy I like is Ikkun…”

Mikan said, fidgeting.

“You don’t have to tell me that, I already know.”

When I answered right away, Mikan’s face went red.

“What?! How do you know?! I’ve never told anyone!!”

Well, I think everyone in our class knows that. Actually, I think the only one who doesn’t know is Takanashi himself.

“A-anyway, I’ve got a favor to ask. You’re Ikkun’s best friend, right? So, if you ever take pictures of Ikkun without me knowing, could you send them to me? Please?”

“Yeah, sure, that’s easy enough.”

“Great! Then let’s exchange contact information.”

As Mikan and I were exchanging contact information, Takanashi came back from the bathroom.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Oh, Mikan, you’re here too.”

Takanashi looked back and forth between me and Mikan, looking puzzled.

“Yeah, we were talking about inviting Momozono-san to have lunch under that tree again today.”

“Yeah, that sounds good.”

“Then I’ll go and invite her!”

Mikan went to invite Momozono-san.

Takanashi glanced at my face.

“Takeda-kun is really amazing.”

“Eh, why?”

What did I do?

“You see, Mikan doesn’t really talk to any other boys besides me, so I was really surprised when I saw that she and Takeda-kun had exchanged contact information. That’s why I think you’re amazing, Takeda-kun.”

“Oh, that’s what you meant.”

The truth is, I hadn’t really talked to the girls in my class in the original world, but for some reason I was able to talk to Mikan without getting nervous.

Maybe it’s because I had seen her in the manga almost every day, so it doesn’t feel like it’s the first time we’ve met.

Suddenly Takanashi’s face became serious.

“…Maybe Mikan likes Takeda-kun.”

Takanashi’s words made me almost burst out laughing.

There’s no way that’s true!!

No matter how you look at it, it’s you who Mikan likes!!

You oblivious, clueless protagonist!!

I suppressed the urge to yell at Takanashi and just gave him a dry smile.

“N-no, I don’t think that’s true… Hahaha.”

“Really? I don’t know… You two seemed pretty close.”

“No, really.”

As we were talking, Mikan and Momozono-san came towards us.

“Sorry to keep you waiting!”

“Thank you for inviting me again today.”

Momozono-san bowed with a pink lunch bag in her hand. She’s as polite as ever.

“No, you don’t need to be so reserved.”

Takanashi was flustered.

“That’s right. We’re friends now, aren’t we?”

When I said that, Momozono-san’s eyes widened in confusion.

“Friends…”

At that moment, Momozono-san blushed slightly and smiled softly.

“…Yes. I’m so happy.”

Argghhh!!!

So cute~

My heart felt like it was being squeezed painfully.

As I stood there, frozen by Momozono-san’s overwhelming cuteness, Mikan cleared her throat.

“Well then, shall we go?”

“Yes.”

“Okay.”

And so, the four of us headed towards the legendary tree.

Great, this is great. Everything’s really going smoothly.

Everything is going according to plan. I had successfully become friends with Takanashi, Momozono-san, and Mikan, and now all I have to do is casually mediate between Momozono-san and Takanashi while interfering with Mikan’s love life.

Hehe… Perfect!

My calculations are all perfect that it’s almost scary.

“Grrrrr… Damn you Takeda… This is not fair…!”

I thought I heard a voice from somewhere, but it was probably just my imagination.