Reincarnated as the Sidekick in a Harem Game ～Chaos Unfolded When I Helped the Losing Heroines After the Protagonist Found His Happy Ending～ - Chapter 4: My Stepsister and Childhood Friend Are in a Showdown

Chapter 4: My Stepsister and Childhood Friend Are in a Showdown

My spirits were high as I looked forward to my new life. However, thanks to my stepsister and childhood friend, my first day ended up being anything but peaceful.

That day after school.

I headed to Café Arukuma. According to the developer’s blog, this café was modeled after a real one that one of the developers frequently visited. I couldn’t help but think they might be oversharing on their blog, but that’s beside the point.

Ah, what a pleasant situation this is (sarcasm).

“Why are you even here?”

“That should be my line, huh?”

Allow me to explain the situation. After the opening ceremony, we went straight to Café Arukuma. My childhood friend, Najimi Ota, had initially asked for my counsel on something. So, keeping my promise, I came to this café after school. And for some reason, my sister decided to tag along.

“To put it bluntly, get lost.”

“Huh? Why should I? You’re the one who’s in the way, so you should leave.”

“Shut-up Betch.”

“Wha—! Who are you calling betch? I’m still a virgin!”

“That’s just your own declaration, isn’t it?”

“You want proof? I can show you!”

“Whoa, whoa, whoa, chill, chill, chill! Both of you, shush!” (Translation Both of you, just calm down a bit)

I unintentionally had to step in to put a stop to their squabble. However, in the heat of the moment, some Charao-speak slipped out. What an inconvenient body I have. I’d like to hold the developers responsible for creating me this way. Where are they? I’d like to curse them to forever stub their little toes on the corners of dressers.

“Charao… why is your sister here?”

Sitting in front of me was a beautiful girl with pink hair, Najimi Ota, my childhood friend. She was about 150 cm tall, sported twin-tails, and was generously endowed. Her eyes tilted upwards like a cat’s. The package described her as a “tsundere beautiful childhood friend.” A side note: everyone in this world had hair colors and names that were somewhat out of the norm. But hey, it’s that kind of game, so bear with me.

“I’ve been wondering about that too. Why did you follow us, Mai?”

Najimi’s eyes widened in surprise.

“What… what happened to you? Did you hit your head or something?”

To Najimi, who was familiar with my usual Charao way of speaking, my current manner of speech seemed quite strange. Well, it can’t be helped.

“Don’t you dare disrespect Onii-sama, you damn betch.”

“Whoa, whoa, hold up, Mai! Are you trying to act all pretty? Well, well, well, you’re saying I’m your partner today, but your mouth is way too foul!” (Translation: Mai, you’re being too rude.)

“Ah, the usual Charao. That’s a relief.”

Even though Najimi seemed relieved, it was a bit disheartening.

“Betch. You’ve betrayed my brother and gotten with another guy. Yet you still have the audacity to approach Onii-sama without any sense of shame or concern for public opinion.”

My sister spoke in a confrontational tone. Well, I can understand why she’d be angry and have something to say. As my sister pointed out, Najimi was already in a relationship with the protagonist.

“Ah, I… I understand. I betrayed you, Charao… I’m still hurting you…”

“Don’t act like you understand, you betch. Disappear. Never come close to Onii-sama again.”

“Calm down, Mai. There’s no need to say that.”

Najimi and Mai both looked surprised.

“Mai. Najimi came to consult with me knowing that it would hurt me. While it might seem like harassment, I can see the pain in her… face…”

Najimi’s face, far from looking pained, looked incredibly surprised. As if she had walked into a family restaurant and saw a panda using a MacBook for some writing work. Sorry for the poor analogy.

“See? She looks pained, doesn’t she? (forcing it)”

“Onii-sama…”

“Charao… You’re really a sweet guy.”

Najimi lowered her head, rubbing it against the table.

“I’m sorry, Charao. I really am sorry for betraying you.”

She was referring to choosing Minato over me.

“Don’t worry about it. Betrayal or whatever, you love Minato, right?”

“Yes… but…”

“Then that’s fine. All I wish for is your happiness. If you’re happy, then that’s all that matters, even if you chose him over me.”

“C-Charao…”

“If you have something to consult about, I’ll listen. We’re childhood friends, after all. Even if you end up dating another guy, our friendship is eternal, isn’t it?”

Najimi turns her moist eyes towards me. A beautiful girl in tears. There’s nothing that could fit better. Any man who wouldn’t fall for these tears probably isn’t a man at all. He probably doesn’t even have a pen is.

“Onii-sama!”

Bam! Mai slams the table.

“You’re forgiving her!? This wench who hurt your heart, Onii-sama?”

Najimi sharply glares at Mai.

“Excuse me, but you’ve hurt Charao too, haven’t you? Talking all about how much you love Onii-sama, yet you were cozying up to Minato. Who are you to speak?”

“Ugh…!”

Due to the force of the narrative, Mai was compelled to love Minato. That’s how the scenario goes. But it’s inevitable. Just like multiple heroines fall for an unattractive man, the world—this game—forced this upon the character known as Mai Shibuya.

“That… wasn’t really me at that time…”

“Hah! What’s that? I admit I’ve hurt Charao, but not as much as you have. Charao is amazing, you know. He continued to support his sister as a brother even after being betrayed by her. Taking advantage of that kindness, you were smitten with another man…”

Bang! I couldn’t help but slam the table. I tried to maintain my composure, but I couldn’t let that one pass.

“C-Charao…”

I look at Najimi with a serious face.

“First off, that dis just now wasn’t cool, ya know? Apologize to my pretty pretty little Mai, will YO?” (Translation: You went too far. Apologize to my sister.)

Charao-speak, oh my god. You’re working too hard.

“Onii-sama… loves me… ♡”

Mai’s cheeks flush pink. Meanwhile, Najimi shows a shade of remorse and bows her head.

“I went too far. I’m sorry.”

“…I also apologize for calling you names.”

Well, for now, the two of them seem to have temporarily reconciled. Phew… it seems I’ve managed to dodge a bullet.

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★Mai’s Perspective

I, Mai Shibuya, am in love with Charao-oniisama.

I adore Onii-sama, who is always there to encourage me in my weak health. Even after heartbreak and romantic troubles, Onii-sama continues to smile at me… He is my favorite person in the world.

That’s exactly why… Ah, that’s exactly why!

I can’t forgive myself!

Why? Why?

Why did I end up loving a man like Minato, even if it was temporary?

Wasn’t Onii-sama supposed to be the one I loved the most in the world?

I had decided to give my heart, my body, and even my first time only to Onii-sama!

Yet I told that man that I liked him.

I even… k-kissed him!

Disgusting… so disgusting!

Why? Why did I end up thinking I was in love with something like that?

Looking back, I was strange last year.

My head suddenly felt foggy…

Whenever I saw that man Minato (trash), my heart would unnaturally race.

On the other hand, when I looked at my beloved Onii-sama, for some reason, I suddenly began to feel repulsion.

Let me be clear: the me back then was not me.

I can only say I was dominated by some strong will… There’s no way I could love anyone other than Onii-sama…

…What that sow said is true; my actions were indeed despicable.

It’s a fact that I hurt Onii-sama. But then…

“First off, that dis just now wasn’t cool, ya know? Apologize to my pretty pretty little Mai, will YO?”

Onii-sama… said that to that sow.

He defended me.

He told me he loves me…

Ah, I love him… I really do… I love him… I love him… ♡

I adore the kind Onii-sama who still says he loves me… ♡ I love him… From now on, I will always love him.

I will be utterly devoted to Onii-sama. If he asks, I will give my body; if he tells me to sell it, I will. I will become a faithful servant… no, a slave for Onii-sama.

I will serve Onii-sama. Yes, I am a slave to Onii-sama’s love…