No Wonder I'm Unwanted in This Chastity-Reversed World - Chapter 12

Chapter 12

“Ikuto—see me for who I truly am.”

A timbre of voice I’d never heard before… 

Whispered in a voice full of allure.

Although I was confused, I managed to sort through the information piece by piece.

I was being hugged from behind by Rui.

Having just showered, there was a faint smell of shampoo.

And then… the sensation of her breasts pressed against my back.

Soft.

Warm.

It wasn’t just the smell of shampoo; a sweet fragrance was also present.

Could it be…

“Rui… could you be…”

Was it okay to say these words?

My heartbeat accelerated as I remembered past events.

“Hey, Ikuto. What do you think of how I look right now?”

“Uh… cute?”

“Really?”

“Really, but why…?”

I recalled the reason why Rui had been strangely sensual and eager back then.

“Ikuto, you really are clueless or rather… an insensitive fool.”

Ah, I was an insensitive fool.

“Could you be… a girl?”

I finally said it out loud.

Rui must have heard it.

“…Fufu.”

She laughed?

Which was it?

A faint sigh brushed against my ear, sending shivers down my spine as I awaited the answer.

“Yes, I am a girl who is madly in love with you.”

I heard it clearly.

Rui was a girl who loved me deeply.

“Huh?”

Information I had never expected entered my ears, leaving me bewildered.

I reflexively tried to look at Rui’s face, but she hugged me even tighter.

“So, what do you think? Is it what you’ve always wanted? Ikuto, you’ve said you always wanted to be popular, haven’t you?”

“…”

I was frozen, unsure of how to react.

If Rui was indeed a girl, then my long-held wish seemed to have come true…

Wait, had it really?

Rui had been my male bodyguard, my friend…

But now Rui was confessing love for me.

My confusion intensified.

Anyway, wasn’t this a surreal situation?

That vague thought crossed my mind.

“Ikuto…”

“…!”

A sultry breath grazed me, causing my body to twitch involuntarily.

I’d never reacted like this to the usual Rui.

The moment I realized she was a girl, both my consciousness and my body began to act strangely.

“Hey, Ikuto…”

Again, a warm breath, a whisper. My head was spinning.

“…”

I involuntarily clenched my eyes shut.

“…”

“…?”

Ah, what?

Nothing was happening…

“…Ikuto. Ikuto?”

“Y-Yes!”

“…How about we go shower? We might catch a cold like this.”

“Eh…”

Hearing my flustered reply, I felt Rui chuckle, tickling my ear.

“Fufu. No need to look so disappointed.”

The softness that had been against my back retreated.

Rui let go of me.

“Anyhow, this can’t continue. Go warm up quickly. And make sure to dry your hair properly, okay? Go on, hurry.”

“Ah, okay…”

Rui grabbed my shoulder and spun me around, pushing me toward the changing room.

“I’ll be waiting in the living room.”

As the changing room door closed behind me, I slumped onto the floor as if drained of all energy.

“Rui was actually a girl… seriously…”

◇◇

“Hm, welcome back. That was quick. I’m using the sofa, hope you don’t mind.”

“Uh, sure.”

After drying my hair and entering the living room, my gaze was immediately captivated by Rui.

“…”

She was wearing a slightly oversized T-shirt that I’d lent her. More than wondering whether the size was okay, my eyes were fixed on the two prominently displayed ‘fruits’—her large breasts.

They were eye-catching enough to make me think they could hold a 500ml bottle between them.

Even though this should be the second time I’m seeing her like this, my impression is completely different now that I’m aware of her true identity.

How did she hide these all this time?

“Ah, by the way, I’m not wearing a bra right now.”

“…!”

I could tell that even without her saying it. Yet, I still felt flustered.

Contrasting my own agitation, Rui smiled softly with her eyes narrowed.

“I didn’t think you’d be this oblivious.”

“Um… I’m, I’m sorry…”

Right! I should start by apologizing!

I had always thought Rui was a guy, after all.

“Rui, so, you see—”

“Come here, Ikuto.”

Interrupting my words, Rui lightly patted the seat next to her.

“Ah, okay…”

Yes, if I’m going to apologize, it should be up close.

I sat down next to Rui.

“I don’t want an apology from you.”

She took the initiative again.

“I knew you thought I was a guy and didn’t correct you. We’re even, okay?”

“Ah, okay… If that’s okay with Rui, then—”

“Thank you.”

I took a deep breath.

Rui was as kind as ever.

If she hadn’t said that, I would have immediately prostrated myself in apology.

“…” 

“…”

Both of us fell silent.

The only sound in the living room was the faint pattering of rain.

We spend a lot of time together at school, and we’re never short on topics to discuss. But right now, neither a topic nor an opening word comes to mind.

“Hey, Ikuto…”

“W-what?”

The one who broke the silence was Rui.

“Can I… talk a little about my past?”