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 74 - Mizukami Noa Wants to Surpass

Chapter 74 – Mizukami Noa Wants to Surpass

Around noon on Monday, October 14th.

The day after the weekend, we all gathered in my room to discuss something.

And as all six of us gathered in the small room, enjoying a friendly atmosphere, Noa cleared her throat and began to speak.

“So Sakura, is there anywhere you want to go?”

“Somewhere I want to go… not really…”

“Anywhere is fine, Sakura-chan. You’re the star here, after all.”

The discussion was about deciding where everyone would go out to have fun together, as promised to Sakura. But Sakura, perhaps feeling nervous, was hesitantly muttering while sitting on Shiori’s lap.

“We all want to go somewhere together! You just have to decide, Sakura!”

“Yeah, yeah. So don’t hold back, and tell us where you’d like to go, Sakura-chan.”

“I…”

Encouraged by Akari and Nanami, Sakura shyly muttered.

“I think that as long as I’m with everyone and… Reo-san… I’ll have fun anywhere…”

“””!!!”””

Sakura’s cute comment struck the hearts of the three girls, excluding Noa, and they instantly surrounded Sakura and started doting on her.

“Sakura! You’re so cute!!”

“…Ah, stop it…”

“Sakura-chan is so honest… I’m so happy…”

“Shiori-san!? Are you really crying!?”

“So, um, what about… cosplay at the end of the year?”

“Cos…play?! That’s a different thing entirely!!!”

“Hey, don’t make too much noise.”

As I tried to calm everyone down, I wondered what to do. Then, Noa suddenly sat next to me and made a suggestion in place of Sakura, who was being overwhelmed.

“How about going to a hot springs inn? I think it would be nice to relax together while enjoying a bit of an escape from everyday life.”

“…That’s true. What do you think, Sakura?”

“…Yeah. I like baths, so that’s fine.”

With Sakura’s agreement, and then the other girls agreeing as well, we decided to go to a hot springs inn. Since it was a special occasion, we talked about going somewhere a bit more upscale, and we concluded that Noa, Nanami, and I would work hard at our part-time jobs.

With that, the discussion came to an end. Shiori then said she would teach Sakura how to cook and led her to the cramped kitchen. Akari started playing a fighting game with Nanami, and as I watched them, Noa suddenly hugged me from behind.

“…It feels amazing, for some reason.”

“What does?”

“Well, everyone’s closer than I thought. I was planning on getting ahead of everyone, but now…”

“…It’s all thanks to everyone.”

That much is true. They accepted this situation and still love me just the same. Because of that, I can try even harder to respond to their feelings. I can’t thank them enough.

“…I think that’s probably why.”

“Why what?”

“Oh, nothing.”

Noa made a cryptic comment and then clearly dodged the question. Just as I was about to dig deeper out of curiosity, Sakura came rushing over from the kitchen.

“Noa-san! If you cling to him like that, he might attack you! It’s dangerous!”

“Eeh~, I don’t mind being attacked though.”

“St-still… it’s not okay!”

“Why?”

“Th-that’s because… h-he’s m-m-m-m-m-my…boyfriend…”

“He’s my boyfriend too, you know?”

“…! Just move away! Get off!”

“Hmm, what should I do~?”

Sakura desperately tried to pull Noa away from me. Not to be outdone, Noa clung to my body. While we were making such a fuss, Shiori called out to me.

“Reo. Help me carry this.”

“Okay. Well, I’m off then.”

I stood up, brushing the two of them off to help Shiori. Noa tried to get up too, saying, “I’ll help as well,” but Shiori stopped her.

“Noa, sit down. You’re also the star today.”

“Eh… Me?”

“That’s right. It’s to celebrate your appointment as the student council president. Akari-chan, Nanami. You two need to help out.”

“”Yes.””

Actually, I hadn’t told Noa, but today’s gathering wasn’t just about Sakura. It was also to show our appreciation for Noa. Noa, who hadn’t been informed, was stunned and sat quietly waiting.

“…How is it? Does it suit your taste?”

“It’s so delicious!! I could eat it forever!!”

“Fufu… I’m glad to hear that.”

Noa ate Shiori’s cooking with a very happy expression. Honestly, the food was so delicious that no matter how much I practiced, I felt like I could never compete with Shiori in cooking.

While we were all sitting around the table like this, Sakura handed me a slightly burnt tamagoyaki.

“…Eat it.”

“…Thanks.”

Somehow understanding her intention, I reached for the tamagoyaki. It was moderately sweet, and seasoned to my liking. The slight burn added a touch of beginner’s charm, which was nice in its own way.

“Yup. It’s really delicious.”

“Ehehe… I did it.”

Sakura gave a small fist pump in delight. As I gazed upon her sweet, adorable state, Sakura noticed my gaze and, as usual, became sulky and barked at me.

Afterwards, after we’d finished our late lunch and cleaned up, Akari came and sat happily on my lap, facing me.

“Hey, Reo-senpai. What shall we do today?”

“What shall we do?”

I pretty much know what Akari wants to say at times like this, but I asked her again just in case.

“Since we’ve all come all this way together… There’s only one thing to do, right?”

Noa was the first to react when she heard Akari’s words, and once again, she hugged my back and whispered in an exaggerated manner.

“You’re playing dumb. Are you not confident?”

“…Five against one is a bit much.”

“Ah! That’s right, Shiori-san!! Show us how you handle Reo-senpai!”

“…!!!”

“Ehh, did Shiori-chan really say that?”

“Ughh… I’m busy today, so… I think I’ll go home now…”

“You won’t give in, right, Shiori-san! Not to a man with five girlfriends!”

“…Stop it, Sakura-chan… I beg you.”

Not only Akari and Noa, but Sakura was also keen and pushed Shiori’s back and came over with her. Nanami was already sitting next to me, and Shiori, although embarrassed, had given up on running away.

Akari smiled happily as she watched everyone else, and after making eye contact with Noa, she pressed her body even closer to me.

“We’re all ready, you know?”

“You’ll take responsibility for the five-timing, right?”

“I’ll do my best…”

As Akari and Noa whispered to me in turn, I realized I couldn’t escape, so I fought the five of them with all my might and somehow managed to win.

After the group dispersed and I saw everyone off at the station, I decided to walk Noa home. As we were walking down the street, chatting about trivial things, Noa suddenly grabbed my left hand.

“Hey, Reo-kun.”

“What’s wrong?”

Noa stopped walking and gave me her most beautiful smile.

“I’m so happy right now!”

“…That’s good to know.”

“So from now on… Please stay by my side forever! Always! Forever and ever!”

“Of course. No matter what happens, I’m not letting you go now.”

“You promise? Then…”

Noa stood on her tiptoes a little and whispered sweetly in my ear.

“Will you make me your wife?”

“…Well, that’s…”

“…Hmm, I wonder if this could be considered jumping ahead~”

Noa gave a playful smile and started walking again, still holding my hand.

“But, you know, it’s okay, right? Even if I’m jumping ahead a little, I’m still far from catching up.”

“Catching up, huh… I don’t think I make that kind of distinction.”

“I know, but I think there’s still a difference. I mean, with Akari-chan, you kiss naturally, and Nanami-san knows a side of you that I don’t. With Shiori-senpai, you have this dynamic like an old married couple, and with Sakura, you already have a relationship that’s almost like family. I’m a little jealous.”

“…You’re really observant.”

“Well, yeah. I’ve gotten used to it.”

Noa’s face turned gloomy for just a moment, but then she quickly returned to a smile, traced the base of my ring finger on my left hand, and continued talking with a bit of embarrassment.

“This spot. Your left ring finger——the only one you have. I want the beautiful ring that goes here to match mine. Is that okay?”

“…Hmm…”

I tried to come up with a response, but I couldn’t think of anything clever, and as I struggled to find the right words, Noa burst into laughter, unable to contain herself.

“Mouu! You’re worrying too much! You could have just said, ‘Yeah, sounds good,’ even if it was a lie!”

“There’s no way I could lie like that…”

“Well, as expected from Reo-kun. But let me tell you, if you say that and then don’t wear a matching ring with me, I’m fully prepared to chop it off as an apology!”

“…Chop what off?”

“Of course, both your ring finger and that!”

“I always keep my promises. I never lie.”

“I’m just kidding! Sorry, sorry! Just the finger!”

“That’s still scary…”

I was a little scared when she said something so outrageous with such a carefree smile, but I made up my mind never to make such a stupid lie to Noa.

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T/N: Sakura is so cute~!!!