No Wonder I'm Unwanted in This Chastity-Reversed World - Chapter 02

Chapter 02

“Why the heck am I not wanted?”

After internally screaming my frustrations, I suddenly snap back to reality.

Is it even possible not to be desired by women in this world where male fidelity is highly prized?

Let’s start by reviewing my appearance.

Black hair that I set every morning, a slim yet muscular build from consistent workouts. No unpleasant body odor—just the pleasant scent of fabric softener. As for academics, I’m average, but somewhat talented in sports.

I might not be a jack-of-all-trades heartthrob, but I’ve been mindful of how I look and how I interact with women. I’ve aimed to be the kindest, coolest guy in the world since elementary school.

I’ve been doing all of this to attract women.

However, reality is harsh. Extremely harsh.

From elementary to middle school, and now in high school, I’ve lived for 16 years without ever being desired by girls.

It’s not that I’m oblivious; I genuinely am not popular. 

In the beginning, like during the homeroom right after the entrance ceremony, I felt like I was drawing some attention. But as time passed, people stopped engaging with me.

At this point, I can only assume some weird force is working against me.

“Ah, I just want to be popular! I want girls to blush when they talk to me. Heck, I even want to build a harem if possible!”

I say it out loud, but a few seconds later, I start to feel empty.

And then, at that moment…

“Ikuto, sorry to keep you waiting. Are you okay? No one’s attacked you, right? Ah, you’re alone today too? Well, then you should be fine.”

“Could you not sum up my whole life in one sentence?”

Confirming that I’m alone in the classroom like leftover crumbs, a student says this to me.

“It’s always like this, Ikuto being alone.”

“Ah, maybe tomorrow will be different!”

“Want to bet a year’s supply of juice on that?”

“No… Never mind…”

“Hehe.”

The person laughing gracefully with a hand over his mouth is Rui Tohsaka. 

With sleek silver short hair and large eyes, his slender arms and legs make him stand at a slightly taller 172 cm than me.

Even just based on this, he’s good-looking. Looking at him as a whole, he’s genuinely a heartthrob.

And he’s also my male bodyguard.

Male bodyguard—as in, a bodyguard who is a man. 

Though he should be wearing the same male uniform as me, Rui has an aura reminiscent of a prince character from a shojo manga of a previous life. I swear, he even seems to sparkle somehow.

“Welcome back. You’re late.”

Rui wasn’t here until just now. He was absent because it was his turn to handle the logbook.

“I thought I’d be done quickly after dropping it off at the staff room, but I got held up by some girls on the way.”

“Ugh…”

I grind my teeth reflexively.

“Fan girls again, huh?”

Given Rui’s perfect looks, it’s impossible for him not to be popular among girls. Apparently, he even has a fan club.

“Jealous?”

“Of course, I am!”

It’s practically like having a harem!

Wait, could the reason I’m not popular be because Rui is too high-spec? Am I overshadowed by his good looks?

“By the way, remember I asked you to put in a good word for me with your fans? What happened to that?”

I thought that if an attractive guy like Rui were to introduce me, maybe some girls might take an interest.

“Ah, about that… I did mention it, but… it seems like no one is particularly interested in you.”

Rui averts his eyes as he says this, his voice flat. Clearly, the girls haven’t shown any interest in me.

I had a hunch, especially given that I was alone today as well.

“It can’t be helped. I’m a loner anyway.”

For some reason, I’m avoided by girls.

Even Tanaka and Takahashi, fellow guys with whom I should have a strong bond, aren’t close to me. The reason? My values are apparently off.

There was a time when the three of us guys had lunch together. The moment I mentioned wanting to be popular with girls, they started to noticeably avoid me the next day, as if thinking, “Ah, this guy’s trouble.”

From their perspective, I’m abnormal. I have to accept that.

But I still want to be popular with girls! I really do!

So I’ve decided to just be myself.

That said, I haven’t given up on becoming friends with Tanaka and Takahashi. I do want male friends!

“Sigh… I thought high school would be a bit more glamorous.”

When will I ever become popular with girls…?

“It’s fine, you have me.”

Saying, Rui flashed a refreshing smile.

Damn it! I can’t hate this handsome guy!

“…True.”

I nod in agreement, albeit reluctantly.

If it weren’t for Rui, I’d be alone in school. I’m avoided by both girls and boys.

“…?”

“Hmm? Is something wrong, Rui?”

I sling my school bag over my shoulder, ready to leave the classroom, but Rui doesn’t follow.

“Rui?”

“…”

“Rui!”

“Ah, yes. I’m coming.”

It takes a slightly louder call to get his attention.

He seemed lost in thought, but was there anything in our recent conversation to ponder over?

By the time we reach the shoe lockers, almost all the other students have left. They must have quickly gone home or to their clubs.

“We can’t let our guard down until we get home. So, as your male bodyguard, I’ll make sure you get there safely. Any lewd woman who tries to approach you… I won’t allow it.”

“Sure, sure. Thanks.”

Ironically, it’s the good-looking and high-spec Rui who’s more likely to be targeted by lewd women.

I would actually welcome any lewd woman—no, let’s not even joke about that. Saying so would give me a bad feeling.

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“Thanks for seeing me home again today, Rui. Take care on your way back!”

With that, Ikuto heads into his house.

Until the door closes, Rui maintains a pleasant smile, all the while watching Ikuto’s every move closely.

A few seconds after the door shuts completely.

“…Well, it’s time for me to go too.”

Though reluctant to leave, Rui slowly starts walking away.

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Ten minutes from Ikuto’s house stands the high-rise apartment where Rui lives.

Upon entering her room, Rui stands in front of a large mirror.

“Ikuto still seems to be under the impression that I’m a ‘male’ bodyguard. Doesn’t he realize that it’s unlikely for a male to be guarding another male? Well, that naive side of him is cute.”

Ikuto is often clueless. And I won’t allow any women to take advantage of that.

Suddenly, Rui begins to unbutton her blazer, and goes on to unfasten her shirt down to the second button.

With that, it’s visible.

The loosened bandage that had been tightly compressing her ample breasts.

If she were to remove it all, it would be even more shocking.

While men in this world generally show little interest in the female body, someone like Ikuto would surely be affected. To what extent can he maintain his rationality when confronted with such a lascivious body, designed to stimulate procreation?

“Fufu, it’s fine because Ikuto has me. He doesn’t need any other women.”

A faint heart shape appears in Rui’s eyes.

The reason why Ikuto is inexplicably unpopular with girls? It seems Rui herself might be the one and only cause.