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 9: The Case of Protecting a Happy Daily Life

Episode 9: The Case of Protecting a Happy Daily Life

“Okay, next, please.”

A seductive lady, no, a nurse.
And there are many female students lined up.

And they’re all in their underwear.

Hiyono Yuizaki, Kouzen Rinka, Miyu Mizufuji, and other prominent members are forming a line.
Why am I watching this? No, where am I…?

Inside a locker.

Let me make it clear, I’m not a pervert.
No, I didn’t ask for this in the first place.
It was an accident, no, it couldn’t be helped.

I’m doing my best to prevent disaster.

I am definitely—not a pervert.

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One hour ago.

“A-April 20th!?”

With my scream, Hiyono-san and Rinka stop their fight and turn to look at me.
Miyu seems surprised and frightened.

“S-sorry. I just… couldn’t help but shout…”
“W-what’s wrong?”
“Mitsuru, what’s the matter?”
“If there’s anything, you can tell us.”

I can’t answer Miyu’s anxious question.
I can’t even tell Hiyono-san and Rinka.

This is something I have to resolve on my own.

Today is April 20th—health check day.

At that moment, the bell signaling the end of lunch break rings.

“It’s nothing. Let’s just go back for now.”

Singing a tune to calm myself down, but it’s really bad.
Really bad, really bad, really bad.

As I’m thinking about that, the fifth period ends.
The physical measurements start right after the break, overlapping with the sixth period.

This event is the first major turning point for Mitsuru Fujitou.

In the original story, I am suspected of taking illicit photos here.
And I am recognized as a delinquent and a pervert.

What a villainous role! But in reality, it’s not Fujitou who’s the culprit.

Another guy set up the camera.
In other words, he’s being framed.

That’s why I have to find the real culprit.
You might think if I’ve played the original game, I would know who it is, but that’s not the case.

The culprit is never revealed, and it remains an event where Mitsuru is falsely accused.
In the end, it’s a rather sad episode where it’s only revealed in Mitsuru’s lines, “It wasn’t me.”

So, I was searching for the culprit.
Since it’s the day itself, the camera must have been set up already, but I don’t know where it is.

So, to stake out and not miss anything, I reluctantly hid in the locker in the health room.

You might not understand what I’m talking about, but it’s to find the real culprit.
I’m definitely not a pervert.

“Whoa, you gained weight…”

Rinka Kouzen sighed as she looked at the scale.
Some parts are sticking out, and some are tucked in.
Her passionate red underwear matches her personality perfectly.

You might think I should just close my eyes, but I don’t know what they’re going to do.
I absolutely can’t afford to fail this time.

That’s why I have to watch everything to not miss anything.

“Hehe… I grew taller.”

The one happily looking at her height is Miyu.
Her underwear… it’s blue, just like the anime character I said I liked.
As expected of an anime fan, she pays attention to every detail. Cute.

Silently finishing the physical measurements is Hiyono Yuizaki.
Her pure white underwear matches her status as the heroine.

Huh? Is Hiyono-san staring at the locker I’m in? Am I just imagining things…?

If I get caught now, it’s not just a step towards disaster, it’s an instant ending?
Oops, I didn’t think about that?!

“Hehehe, pervert.”

Just as I thought that, Hiyono-san spits out a parting remark and disappears.
I couldn’t hear what she said, but it seems like I’m not caught yet.
Afterwards, some boys show up late.

“Fujitou, you didn’t come to the physical measurements. You came from lunch, didn’t you? Too much of a prince?”
“A delinquent never changes, huh?”

Whispering behind my back. Well, it’s fine as long as it’s just for now.
I’ll definitely become a good person! Probably.

Then, Akudou-kun, who was quite far back, steps forward.
What’s he going to do?

“Hey, you guys, do you know who you’re badmouthing?”
“Akudou-kun…”
“Toudou-san, when it comes to Fujitou-san, the physical measurements are over for him. He’s not growing anymore, so he doesn’t need to take them. Got it?”
“Y-yes!”

Uhh, what should I say to that…? There’s no graduation from physical measurements, right? Isn’t this more like defamation than gossip? Well, thanks Akudou-kun. You’re a good guy after all.

“Amano-kun, you’ve grown taller.”

Even among them, Tendou-kun is still impressive.
His height and weight are perfectly balanced, naturally fulfilling the requirements of a popular extrovert.

As expected, he’s the one I look up to.

And with that, everything is over, and everyone leaves the health room.
Except for me—peeking.

“…Still not here.”

But nobody shows up.
In the original story, the camera was set up

. It said so.
Is it going to be retrieved at midnight?

Thinking that, the door opens with a creak.
Appearing is a classmate—Nozomu Nozoki.

“Hehehe, I wonder if I got some good shots.”

Skinny, with glasses, and always panting heavily, that’s his trademark.
So, it was him, huh?

…I never saw that coming.
I couldn’t have imagined that someone as serious as him would do something like this.
Probably, no one would have known.
He’s good at blending in.

“Recover♪ Recover♪”

The hidden camera… disguised as a clock. You can’t tell with that.
Inside, the underwear of Hiyono-san, Rinka, Miyu, and other female students is perfectly captured.

That’s enviable! Unforgivable.

“Hey, Nozomi.”

I open the locker and call out to him.
Nozomu Nozoki turns around, startled.

“F-Fujitou-kun!? W-Why are you in the locker?”
“I saw everything. From the beginning.”

This should be the end of it. Nozoki will repent and hand me the camera. I don’t want to make a big deal out of it.
If it’s his first offense, I might forgive him. I’ll keep the camera safe.

But for some reason, Nozoki—looked happy.

“R-Really!? Hahaha, Fujitou-kun, you share the same hobby as me! It’s unexpected, hiding in a locker! So, how was it? Were you excited seeing their underwear!?”
“…Huh?”
“Wh-what color was Hiyono-san’s underwear!?”

It’s not white. There’s no way I’d say that. What’s wrong with this guy? He’s not showing any remorse.
Moreover, he’s mistaken me for a pervert who takes peeping photos.
Don’t lump me together with you.

“Don’t lump me together with you.”

Oops, did I say the same thing twice? But it’s important.

“Huh?”
“I knew. That you set up the camera and came to retrieve it. I was just waiting to catch you.”

This is it. Goodbye, Nozomu. You’ll be handed over to the teacher. At the very least, you’ll be expelled.

“Wahaha, Fujitou-kun! How about you answer this!? Were you excited seeing their underwear!?”

With a sudden opening of the door, Hiyono-san appears.

“Tch, who are you!?”

Suddenly, the door opens. Standing there is—Hiyono Yuizaki.

“Y-Yuizaki-san!?”
“I saw and heard everything.”

Then, Hiyono-san takes out her smartphone. When she plays something, the conversation from earlier plays back.
It’s Nozoki’s voice threatening me.

“And of course, there’s video footage too.”
“T-That’s ridiculous! How did you!?”
“Do you need to know?”

So, Nozomu Nozoki is handed over to the teacher.
When Rinka-sensei checks the camera, it turns out there’s clear evidence of peeping.

Because Hiyono-san threatened Nozoki before handing him over, my involvement remains undisclosed.

This is a story for another day, but Nozomu Nozoki was expelled.
Everyone was surprised that he had such a hobby.
As expected, no one saw it coming.

One day on the way home, I thanked Hiyono-san.

“Thank you. If it weren’t for you, I might have been the one expelled.”

Walking side by side, Hiyono-san smiles and says,

“I’m glad I could help. But it’s not good to hide in lockers and peek at girls’ underwear. If you want to see, keep it between us.”

Whether it’s a joke or serious… no, it’s probably serious.
I should just say yes here. I really appreciate her help.

“Yes…”
“Hehehe.”

But seriously, am I being tracked by GPS or spied on with cameras?
But there’s no device on my body or clothes…

I remember seeing implants in a manga in my previous life. I should try going to the hospital sometime.

“Mitsuru-kun.”
“Yes?”

Suddenly, she turns around and looks me in the eye.
I instinctively shrink back.

“This is a one-time favor.”
“Got it…”
“Hehehe, what should I ask for? What should I ask for?”

With a humming tune, Hiyono-san dances as she walks.
It’s the first time I’ve seen her so cheerful.

“Well then, Mitsuru-kun, see you tomorrow. Hehehe.”
“Y-yeah. See you.”

As she leaves, I notice that my body is trembling.

But I managed to avoid disaster.

In the original story, this was the trigger.

Without a doubt, my future is heading in a better direction.
From now on, step by step, I’ll keep moving forward.

“Ahahahaha!”

From afar, I hear Hiyono-san’s laughter.

As I thought… her favors are scary…