I, Who Reincarnated as the Villain in a Romance Game, Somehow Became Doted on by the Heroine. And That Heroine Turned Out to Be a Yandere Stalker - Chapter 10: The Case of Creating a Favor

Episode 10: The Case of Creating a Favor

“Hmm…”

When I woke up, Yayoi was next to me, sleeping soundly.

Her sleeping face still had a childish innocence, overflowing with cuteness.
But for some reason, her arm was wrapped around mine.

Because of that, her arm was pressing against my chest. She’s not my real sister, but my step-sister.
When this happens, something boiling inside me—Mitsuru Fujitou—boils over.

“Good morning, Mitsunii♡”
“Uh, good morning. But, why are you here?”
“I was lonely yesterday…”

With a teasing lick of her tongue, Yayoi looked cute as she spoke.
It seems like all the affection she couldn’t express before is exploding out now.

Honestly, Yayoi is incredibly cute.
Her eyelashes are surprisingly long, her skin is smooth, and she has long black hair that anime otaku love.

“Hey, Mitsunii, you’re still a guy after all.”

As she said that, Yayoi was touching something of mine.
Huh? When I look down… oh no!

“W-Wait, Yayoi!?”
“Hehe, isn’t this part of a sister’s duty?”
“Don’t say such stupid things!”

She smells nice, and even her face fits my preferences—no, no!

Today, I absolutely cannot be late. I have to hurry and get ready.
Untangling myself from Yayoi, who’s like a snake, I stand up.

“Uh… where are you going?”
“As a man, there are times when you have to go.”

Reluctantly, I move downstairs.
It seems like my father and mother just woke up. They still don’t fully trust me, as they always tense up when we meet. I’m sorry, but I want them to get used to it already.

“Good morning, Dad, Mom.”
“Oh, good morning. Did you sleep well?”
“Son, y-you look manly today too.”

It’s sad to be seen as their real son, but it’s like fate.
I quietly stand in the kitchen and make drinks for both of them with the coffee pot.

And then—I place them on the table.

“M-Mitsuchan!?”
“Y-You!?”

Both of them, their voices trembling, stare at me.

“It’s morning, so drink your coffee and do your best at work.”
“Mitsuchannnn!”
“Mitsu.”

They both embrace me tightly. Wait… I did want to increase my likability, but this much…?
I’ve heard that even small efforts add up.
Increasing likability is the foundation of romance games. I have to work hard diligently.

While this is happening, my smartphone alarm goes off.

I rush out of the house for my appointment.

◇

I transfer trains and get off at a station popular among young people.
It’s not exactly an otaku paradise; rather, it’s a place where outgoing people are common.

We’re supposed to meet at a dog statue, so I walk relying on my smartphone.

But… is it just my imagination? It feels like everyone is avoiding me…?

“Hey, isn’t that guy huge?”
“Yeah, and his gaze is intimidating. I bet he’s been with several girls.”

Even gossip… no, there are just a lot of people here. It’s probably my imagination.
And the moment I find the person I’m meeting in front of the statue—my heart is stolen.

Originally, there would be a crowd of people standing there. It’s a popular meeting spot.
But there was no one near her.
Maybe people were too intimidated to approach her.

Hiyono Yuzaki-san, who looks like the epitome of purity, is standing there.
Her hair is braided differently from usual, with accents on both sides.
She’s wearing a flowery dress and carrying a girly bag that looks like a brown picnic box.
Everyone is mesmerized by her overwhelming cuteness.

“She’s really cute after all…”

My honest impression slips out of my mouth.
The guys around me are murmuring about who might be coming.
Well, it’s me.

I run over and call out to her.

“Sorry to keep you waiting, Hiyono-san.”

Looking up at her, I can see her moist lips.
She’s just like the character I liked in the game.

In an instant—I’m captivated.

“Good morning, Mitsuru-san.”

Even her voice is cute.
Just standing next to her, a woman who seems to embody everything feminine, makes me quite happy.
Others may be saying, “Huh, who’s that?” or “Is she being threatened?”, but I don’t care.

“Today, too… you’re beautiful.”

It feels like a scene from a romantic movie, no, a romantic comedy.

“Thank you very much. Shall we go to a love hotel first?”

Yes, cut—end~~~~!
Ding-dong-dong, it’s over.
I can hear someone saying, “Wait, didn’t she just mention a love hotel?” from the surroundings.
Meeting up on a holiday morning and going straight to a love hotel? We’re still high school students, you know!?

“I said I’ll do anything you ask, but… that’s a bit…”

“If that’s the case, would you like to explore this area instead? It’s the second option.”

The order of options is messed up, but there’s no need to nitpick.
Hiyono-san extends her arm like a sharp snake and grabs mine.

“Hehe, let’s go.”
“S-Sure.”

Today, at Hiyono-san’s suggestion, we’re going on a date.
It’s almost like a reward for me, but I’m also afraid of what might happen.
Still, going on a date with the heroine of my dreams feels like a miracle from my past life’s perspective.
Today, I’m going to enjoy it to the fullest!

“Yes, let’s have fun.”
“Can you hear the voice of my heart?”
“…Should I answer?”

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Contrary to the initial plan, or rather expectation, the date was more enjoyable than I thought.
Hiyono-san said some incomprehensible things at first, but after that, she acted just like any high school girl—or rather, a beautiful and modest woman.

We went to a trendy café, looked at clothes, played at the arcade.

Could it be… things are going quite well?
We avoided the disaster event, and I’m even having a dream date with the girl I admire.

It might just be… the best day ever.

“Mitsuru-san, this place is wonderful, isn’t it?”

We had moved to a park. Nearby, we could hear the sound of a fountain and birds chirping.
The sun feels nice, and I unconsciously stretch.

“It really is… amazing.”

My face naturally turns towards Hiyono-san. She looks at me with upturned eyes.
Then, she closes her eyes, her lips trembling.

This is—it’s a sign.
It’s still early afternoon, but there’s hardly anyone around.

My throat—gulp.
I may be a shut-in otaku virgin, but a love hotel might be troubling. But a kiss is different.
A kiss… to me, an introvert, it’s like a dream within a dream. A mystical existence.

Focusing my gaze and ears, I notice Hiyono-san’s shoulders trembling.

Not only that, but I can even hear her heartbeat.
Thump, thump.

Ah, she’s… she’s also… anxious.

By summoning her courage like this, she’s just like me.
Because of that, I can’t ignore her feelings.

“Hiyono-san…”

I bend down and grab Hiyono-san’s shoulder.
And then—our lips—.

“Hey, stop! That’s not good…”

Just as I thought that, someone barges in.
It’s the red-haired Kakeru and the soft-spoken Mimi, with their familiar Kansai dialect.

“I swear, women these days have no sense of caution.”
“Mitsuru-kun, you can’t kiss someone in public…”
“W-Why are you guys here!?”

Even I’m blushing with embarrassment. I’m worried about being seen… no, I’m more worried about Hiyono-san.
She was shaking so much. Could it be… I shocked her even more…?

“…even though I was looking forward to it.”

Wait, Hiyono-san? Did she just mumble something?
Am I just imagining things?

“Hiyono, what’s this? Are you hiding a vibrator in your shoulder? And what’s with the sound coming from your phone, is it your heartbeat?”
“P-Please give it back! This is… a woman’s pastime.”
“It seems suspicious… Mitsuchan, did anything happen to you?”
“N-No, nothing?”

Wait, what vibrator? And a sound from her phone like a heartbeat?
Huh? Was it all an act?

I was so scared that I couldn’t help but look at Hiyono-san with surprise.
And then—

“Teheperorin desu.”
“No, that just makes it scarier.”

She sticks out her tongue. She really doesn’t let her guard down at all…

“Um…”
“What’s wrong, Mimi?”
“Hiyono-san is being unfair. We also… want to play with Mitsuru-san.”

With innocent eyes, she gazes at us like a puppy from a pet shop.
Indeed, she’s the one who told us the date. It wouldn’t be right to disregard her feelings.
Hiyono-san is still arguing with Kakeru. I wish they would get along sometimes.

“That’s right… okay, let’s all play together.”
“Huh!? T-That’s unlike you, Mitsuru-san!?”
“Four people, huh… well, that’s fine!”

And so, the four of us decided to go on a date together.