No Wonder I'm Unwanted in This Chastity-Reversed World - Chapter 36
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Chapter 36
“We met back in elementary school? And I helped you out?”
“Yes.”
Currently resting my head on her lap, I’m looking up at Kanoya-san from this position.
She nods firmly in response to my words.
In an instant, I rush to search my memory.
A beauty like Kanoya-san must have been quite cute even back in elementary school.
However, I don’t recall interacting with any cute girls.
I was thanked for helping, but it might have been something I did naturally, and I can’t quite remember any specific incident.
But Kanoya-san insists we met.
It was an important part of her past, so significant that she still remembers and feels grateful to me even now.
“Ichise-kun? Don’t strain yourself trying to remember, okay?”
Seeing my troubled expression, Kanoya-san peeks at my face with a gentle tone and a sweet smile.
As her face comes a bit closer, I catch a sweet scent.
The warmth and softness of her thighs where I rest my head are very comforting.
I feel almost tempted to indulge in this sweet moment.
But… There’s a hint of sadness in her gentle expression, and I quickly switch to apology mode.
“Sorry! It’s an important memory for you, Kanoya-san, but I can’t seem to recall it…”
“Please don’t apologize so much, Ichise-kun. I’m happy just knowing you’re trying to remember it sincerely.”
“But still…”
As I was about to continue speaking, Kanoya-san gently pressed her index finger against my lips.
Then, with a soft smile that seemed to say no more words were needed, she added,
“Besides, from now on, I can be with you, Ichise-kun.”
I couldn’t help but be captivated by Kanoya-san’s smile as she squinted her eyes.
But it seemed like Kanoya-san misunderstood why I was looking at her.
“Oh, sorry… I’m just assuming we can be together. Ichise-kun, you’re probably with other girls, right? In fact, you’re so popular that I shouldn’t be assuming we can just be together so easily…”
“Popular? I guess… I did talk to a lot of girls today, but it’s not like I’m constantly approached by girls like Takahashi and Tanaka…”
“That’s just for now. Once this school trip is over, Ichise-kun will—”
Waiting for her to finish, Kanoya-san then cut off her words, shook her head, and added, “Never mind.”
I decided not to press further and changed the topic.
“Going back to what we were talking about earlier… about how Kanoya-san and I met back in elementary school.”
“Yes.”
Ignoring Kanoya-san’s tense expression, I slowly sit up from the comfortable lap pillow.
I want to continue speaking while looking directly into her eyes and sitting upright.
When I sit up, Kanoya-san seems to realize it and straightens up too.
We face each other with nervous expressions.
After taking a deep breath, I continue.
“I can’t remember meeting you in elementary school or even helping… I’m really sorry, Kanoya-san. But!”
Before Kanoya-san could say anything, I quickly interjected.
“Since it’s an important memory for you to share with me, I also want to remember it properly. Plus, I can always ask you if I have questions, right? We’re going to be together from now on, won’t we? So, could you give me a little more time to remember?”
Kanoya-san looks surprised for a moment.
But that’s just for a moment.
“Of course! And I’ll do my best from now on so you can remember those past times.”
“Thanks! Let’s keep looking out for each other, Kanoya-san.”
Saying that, I reach out my hand to her.
Kanoya-san’s eyes widen, but soon she smiles softly.
“Yes, I look forward to it.”
She takes my hand.
We squeeze tightly, exchanging a firm handshake.
Her hand was warm, as if her cheeks were flushed with heat.
———–
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[Announcement]
I’m thrilled to announce that this work has been selected for publication by Sneaker Bunko! I’ve written various romantic comedies before, but I never imagined my first light novel would be about a world with reversed chastity roles. (It’s fantastic!) This is all thanks to everyone who has read this work—thank you so much! Along with its publication, the title will change to:
“I Thought I’d Be Popular in a World of Chastity Reversal”
It’s set to be released in June!
While the version on Kakuyomu has strong yandere elements, about 60% of the book version is newly written, focusing mainly on a story about “cross-dressing & harem.”
And yes, getting published means you’ll see illustrations!
Stay tuned for more details about the book cover and other information.
I appreciate your support for both the Kakuyomu version and the published book—they each have their unique charm!