I’ve Been Reincarnated as the Strongest Villain in an NTR Eroge, so I’m Going to Break the Heroines’ Doom Flags on Behalf of the Main Character! - Chapter 23 - Rejection and Cosplay Event

Chapter 23 – Rejection and Cosplay Event

Tuesday, July 16th.

On the rooftop during lunch break.

“It’s hot…”

A long, long week has finally come to an end, and I’m munching on a rice ball I bought at a convenience store on the sun-drenched rooftop.

Akari is practicing during lunch breaks in preparation for the summer tournament. I guess I’ll have to reward her generously for her hard work.

When I saw Nanami in the classroom, she immediately ran away as soon as our eyes met. As expected, it might be impossible for me, Ibuse Reo, to enter Nanami’s route. I was starting to regret that reckless plan.

As for Shiori…

“I like you.”

“Ahhhhhh…”

Just remembering her words from that day makes me squirm. What was with that sudden confession? Didn’t she consider what would happen if I was actually awake?

No, that must be how much Shiori trusts me. Even when she got angry when I said I’d take responsibility, she quickly calmed down. Maybe she thought that I meant it. But that only makes it harder on my conscience.

“What should I do…”

So now, I’m finding it hard to face Shiori, which is why I didn’t go to the student council room and came to the rooftop instead. If I see her face, I’ll just be reminded of what she said that day.

“So this is where you are.”

In the midst of all this, the door to the rooftop opened by itself, and the student council president in question appeared.

“What’s going on? I was worried because you didn’t come.”

“Well… it’s just one of those days…”

It’s no good after all. I can’t look her in the eye.

“Is that so? But it’s really too hot here. You should come to the student council room now. The air conditioner’s on, and it’s comfortable.”

“Um…”

Being in the same room as you is what’s not comfortable. Please take a hint, you clueless girl.

“…Could it be, Ibuse-kun.”

Shiori must have figured something out because I didn’t want to face her, she came behind me and whispered in my ear.

“You’re embarrassed because you fell asleep on my lap?”

“Buhh——?!!”

No way!! She said something even more embarrassing!!

“Don’t be shy. It just means my nurturing presence is that incredible.”

“No, I’m not embarrassed…”

I could tell her if I wanted to! I could say that you confessed to me! She should be thankful for my consideration!!

As I was complaining to Shiori in my mind, Shiori finally left my side and began to talk about what seemed to be the main topic in a serious tone.

“…Well, enough with the jokes. Please come quickly. I’ve got lunch and a student who wants to talk to you.”

“…I get it.”

At this point, there’s only one student who wants to talk to me. Thinking that, I had no choice but to head to the student council room with Shiori.

“Ah… H-hello…”

As expected, it was Nanami waiting for me in the student council room. Somehow, I felt relieved to see her in her usual otaku mode.

“Come on Nanami. Speak clearly.”

“Y-yes…”

Shiori pushed Nanami from behind and she came in front of me.

“Um… This is my reply to…what Ibuse-kun said…the other day…”

“…Okay.”

Nanami took a deep breath, and then…

“I’m sorry!!!!”

“…!!”

I got rejected. She bowed her head with so much force, it was a thoroughly spectacular rejection.

“Pfft…”

Shiori, who was watching the scene next to me, couldn’t help but smile.

I wanted to say something to Shiori, but now I should focus on Nanami. Since this plan had failed, I had to stop her from getting involved with that man, even if I had to kneel down and beg.

“I-is it okay if I ask why…?”

I was hurt, but Nanami answered me flustered.

“I know that Ibuse-kun is kind and a good person… but… well, it’s just that you’re a bit scary, and you’re also very big… and you have blonde hair… plus, we’re not even that close…”

“Ugh…!!”

“Pfft… Ahaha… I can’t… I’m sorry, Ibuse-kun… I just can’t hold it in…”

As Nanami continued to give me the reasons, Shiori finally couldn’t hold it in and started laughing.

“You’re laughing too much, President…”

“No, I mean… Ahaha… I mean, Nanami’s enthusiasm, and your reaction… it’s just too funny…”

“…I just had my heart broken, you know? Shouldn’t you say something more comforting?”

“Sorry. I’ll let you rest your head on my lap later, so please forgive me.”

“You don’t have to do that!”

Shiori was clearly enjoying herself, thinking she had me wrapped around her finger.

I was contemplating bringing up her confession from the other day to get back at her, when Nanami, who had been watching us, murmured softly, “I knew it…” and then spoke up again, this time addressing both of us.

“Um, also… about that person… Shiori-chan told me not to meet him privately, and I realized I got carried away that day. Thinking it over, she’s right…”

…Oh? Is this…?

“I see, Nanami! You’ve changed your mind!”

Shiori responded happily to Nanami’s words. Looks like our efforts to persuade her had worked.

“And, well… in exchange… How should I put it… I have a favor to ask you two…”

“Whatever it is, we’ll do it! Right, Ibuse-kun?”

“…Yeah, sure.”

I wish she wouldn’t agree one-sidedly like that, but… this is a small price to pay if that favor completely breaks Nanami’s doom flag.

“T-then!”

Nanami took a deeper breath than when she rejected me earlier, and bowed her head even more vigorously than before.

“Come cosplay with me at the summer event!!”

“”Huh?””

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T/N: Hoo, now MC can see the heroines during the summer, dem Nanami! You brought this on yourself!