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 3: Falling for a Gyaru

Episode 3: Falling for a Gyaru

“This can’t be true…!”
“Hey, isn’t this going too far!?”
“What should I do!? Hey!?”

Ah… it hurts, hurts, hurts, hurts, hurts, hurts.
I can’t… breathe.

…

Waking up in bed, memories of my past life I vaguely saw in my dream start to fade.
It feels like it was really painful somehow.

*Squish*
*Squish squish*
*Squish squish squish*

“Mmm… onii, don’t stop…”

Something soft like a marshmallow in my right hand gives a pleasant sensation.
Inadvertently looking, I find myself grabbing my stepsister, Yayoito’s chest tightly.

“Eek!?”
“Onii… more…”

More!? No… Yayoito still seems to be asleep.
Her cheeks are flushed, but it feels kinda lewd.
Wait, this is bad, right!? Even if it’s just step-siblings!

I jump up and head downstairs immediately.

I’ll apologize later… it’s still early.
Come to think of it, Father and Mother seemed happy yesterday.

Alright… let’s make something.

—

“Good morning, Father, Mother. Father is the one placing the newspaper, and Mother is the one providing warm water. Can Yayoito sit next to me?”

Memories from my past life.
Due to my almost reclusive lifestyle, I got into cooking.
Being an otaku who only commuted between the computer and the toilet just isn’t cool anymore when you stay at home. Living comfortably and with some initiative. That was the ultimate life of a shut-in.

However, there are two big reasons for me to do this.

In games, my family collapses due to my excessive violence, verbal abuse, and crime.
Family disperses. Of course, I want to avoid that.
To live in this world, I want to get along.

But… none of them are moving or saying anything…

“Father? Mother? Yayoito? What’s wro—”

“Juun!”
“Juunchan!”
“Mitsuniiii~”

They come crying and hugging me.
Hey, what’s with this heartwarming family!? Did our family really fall apart!? It’s too friendly!

Or was I just too evil…?

“Hey, calm down. Well, as I said yesterday, I’ll do my best.”

For the next few tens of minutes, none of them let go of me.
Every bite of the food, they’d exclaim it’s like Michelin. One star.
It’s just scrambled eggs… well, but that’s fine.

Yayoito said she had morning practice for her club and left earlier.

“Yayoito, sorry about earlier.”
“Huh?”
“Well, that… sorry.”
“? I don’t get it, but I’m happy with anything, Mitsunii.”

I couldn’t say it outright, but I could apologize.
Hmm, this should do.

Afterward, Yayoito mentioned seeing a strange person outside.

Someone who kept staring at us.

It was scary, but I didn’t think someone would be there so early in the morning.

However, going outside, I recognized who it was.

“Good morning, Juun.”
“H-Hiyono-san?”

Standing there was Hiyono-san, the main heroine of this romantic game.

“W-What are you doing?”
“I’ve been waiting to walk to school together.”

Huh? What does she mean? She was waiting?

“Why did you come to my house?”
“I investigated.”
“Investigated…?”

She’s saying something strange.
I doubt my house would show up in an internet search…

Wait, is that twin tails!?

“Hiyono-san, your hairstyle…?”
“Yes, I changed it to twin tails because you said you liked it, Juun.”
“Why…?”
“Because you like it, right?”

She doesn’t seem to understand what I’m saying.
Hmm, I don’t really get it, but it’s not a bad thing anyway.

She naturally offers her hand.
In the game, she’s not the type to do this.
More like she’d scold you for being rude if you tried to hold hands.

Walking to school hand in hand the day after the entrance ceremony makes it seem like I’m forcing her.
That’s… not good.

“Um, let’s go. Can I hold your hand?”
“…Sure.”

What should I do!?

—

Arriving at the school gate, everyone, including the female students, was gossiping while looking at Hiyono-san and me.
She’s been called a prodigy since middle school.
Walking side by side with a boy, unthinkable.

“Look at that. Isn’t that Toudou with Hiyono-san, the rumored one?”
“Yeah, it is. Could it be by force? That’s so awful… seriously.”
“Shh, we’re being watched. But, can’t anyone help?”

Uh, I can hear you. This is bad, really bad.
If this continues, it’ll look like I’m forcibly dragging Hiyono-san along.

I need to avoid that… at all costs.

“Hiyono-san, I have something to do here.”
“Huh? Where are you going?”
“Uh, um, in the backyard… to, uh, smoke a bit.”

Is smoking okay? What was that again?

“Okay. I’ll walk with you, Juun.”

She just offered her hand naturally.
She’s not the type to do this in the game.
Could it be… she’s experienced? No, no, no.
If Hiyono-san walks like this, it’s bad!

“I prefer being alone in the backyard. Sorry.”
“Okay… by the way, do you prefer boys or girls?”
“Huh?”
“Which do you like?”
“Uh, well, both, I guess. Boys and girls, twins would be nice.”
“I understand. I’ll do my best. See you later.”

I’m not sure what she understood, but she seems satisfied.
Anyway, I’ll skip one class and relax in the backyard.

Damn it, I wanted to hang out with everyone in the classroom…

Passing through the gate of Hyouin Academy, the school building consists of the A and B wings, cafeteria, gym, and a pretty large schoolyard.
The academic standards are decent, but surprisingly, Toudou Juun is quite intelligent.
That’s why he’s a troublesome delinquent…

Huh? Is that…?

As I head to the backyard, I see someone already smoking.
A female student.

With long blonde hair and piercings in her ears.
Her short skirt gives off a typical gyaru vibe.

“That’s… Kohzen Rinka.”

Kohzen Rinka.
She reigns at the top of the caste system at Hyouin Academy, but she’s a lone wolf type of gyaru.
Different from the usual delinquents, she has a strong will and often clashes with the protagonist.

She was born in Osaka and has a dark past.

While she’s a popular character, seeing her smoking on the first day is definitely noteworthy.
Let’s act cool.

“…What?”
“Huh?”

Huh? Why so scary!? What’s with this frown between her brows all of a sudden!?
What should I do!? And I just said “what” again…

“What are you doing?”
“Can’t you tell? Just smoking.”

Is “sm

oking” the common language here!?

“I can see you’re smoking. But this is a school. And aren’t you still in high school?”
“Hmm, you. You’re Toudou Juun, right? I know you.”

But Rinka doesn’t seem intimidated at all. If anything, she’s walking towards me.

“So what?”
“Aren’t you here to smoke too?”
“No. I just came to the backyard to… get some negative ions.”
“Negative ions? Where?”

The little pond has a few carp swimming in it.

Uh, yeah… well, it’s kinda soothing, right!?

“Hmm, you. You seem to like nature. Different from the rumors.”
“Oh, me? I’m a guy who loves nature. Anyway, stop smoking.”
“…No.”

Rinka shakes her head. I know about her. Today must be tough for her, too.
She’s not the type to smoke casually.

But, what’s bad is bad.

“Then, hand it over.”
“Huh? Why should I listen to you!?”

This won’t get anywhere. I’ll have to take it forcibly and make her stop.

“What are you doing!?”
“I’m taking this. It’s a disgraceful sight for a school, don’t you think?”

I forcibly took the cigarette.
I thought about throwing it on the ground, but that’s too much.
For now, I’ll hold it in my mouth and dispose of it in a trash can.
But it’s my first time smoking.
Of course, I have to make sure not to inhale.

“Huh!”

The moment I put it in my mouth, Rinka’s expression… changed.

“W-What!? Y-You…!?”
“Wha—?”

Her face turns bright red, and she looks angry. But this is bad.
I definitely won’t back dow—

“I-It’s… it’s an indirect kiss!? H-How embarrassing…!”

“Huh?”
“O-Our lips touched!?”

Something’s strange about Rinka’s behavior.

“I see… I’ll stop smoking too. If you like me that much, I won’t do it anymore.”

I don’t know what’s going on, but it seems like she’s listening to me.

“Understood. Then I’ll stop. Cough cough cough…!”

“Are you okay? What’s wrong?”

Oh no, I inhaled. If they think I’m a beginner at smoking, it might be troublesome.

“No, it’s just… coughing…! Goghoho…! Goghoho…! It’s a good painting, right… Goghoho…! It’s a really good painting, Goghoho…! Sunflowers and stuff, they’re really nice.”

Can I fool her? Wait, am I speaking with a Kansai dialect?

“You’re so intellectual… lovely.”

Uh, yeah. It’s better than expected.
Anyway, I reached my limit, so I quickly left the scene and disposed of the cigarette in the bathroom.

“Now then, onto the second period… I’m looking forward to my first class.”