Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - Chapter 75

Chapter 75: “Isn’t it time for a conclusion?” ⑤

“That’ll do. Now then, it’s your turn.”

He said, disregarding Yuto who lay motionless on the ground. 

It wasn’t that Yuto was unconscious, but likely he felt lethargic due to the sealing technique used on him. He had heard of such side effects, but it was of no concern to him.

“Onii-cha—”

“Don’t call me ‘brother’ so casually. Did you not feel anything when I spoke to you seriously this morning?”

“That’s…”

“If you intended to inconvenience Kazuto by barging into our home and collaborating with Yuto on some scheme, then I truly despise you. I’ll have you know, I already hold you in contempt.”

Though he had the power to intimidate, he chose not to display such force recklessly, especially with Yuto nearby, who might continue to probe if he suspected the existence of any special power.

“A-Anzu is…”

“I have no intention of engaging in dialogue with you. This is a warning. Do not involve yourself with me again. I have a family. I have friends. I don’t have time to deal with you.”

Despite the shock on Anzu’s face, it was a sentiment he had expressed before.

Did she not listen, or does she selectively ignore unpleasant truths, the issue transcends mere fascination with Yuto.

“Considering your age, your actions might be excusable, but don’t you have someone else to be concerned about?”

“Eh?”

“Your father. If your actions led to his divorce and you’ve been living together, haven’t you been a burden all this time? Before apologizing to me, perhaps you should apologize to your father.”

“…Ah.”

Natsuki’s remarks seemed to finally jog Anzu’s memory about her father.

According to Kazuto, there seems to be a disconnect between Anzu and her father. More accurately, it seems he intends to fulfill only the minimum obligations towards her. Whether she has been abandoned or given up on due to her past actions, it’s none of Natsuki’s concern.

“Also, you should apologize to Kazuto. No, you should be thankful to him.”

“But…”

“I’m not interested in hearing your excuses. You need to think more carefully about your actions. You should distance yourself from scum like Yuto and from bad influences, and think about your future.”

While pushing Anzu away, Natsuki thought this would be his last piece of advice. Above all, he felt sorry for the man who had once been a father to Natsuki.

Anzu is still thirteen. There’s a chance for her to make amends. Now is the time when her youthful mistakes can still be dismissed as just that, if somewhat forcibly.

“This is all I wanted to say. Oh, but one last thing. Do you have anything to say to me?”

“Eh? Oh, um, Anzu isn’t in the wrong, right?”

Natsuki thought it was enough. 

He didn’t necessarily want an apology, but a single word from her could have eased his mind, which unfortunately didn’t happen. It was disappointing.

With this, his bond with Anzu Ayakawa, once considered a step-sister, was completely severed.

Natsuki, feeling he had no more business there, turned his back on Anzu and started to leave the park.

However, Anzu seemed unsatisfied and attempted to follow him.

“Wait, Onii—”

Anzu called out, but her steps halted. 

She couldn’t bring herself to move any further. 

The reason was a woman of unrivaled beauty, who could easily outshine celebrities, was waving at Natsuki with a beaming smile at the park entrance.

Anzu was aware that this woman had some connection to the Yura household. While she might have wanted to inquire about it, she found herself unable to approach. 

The thought of being compared if she got any closer made her legs freeze.

“Ah, sorry to keep you waiting!”

“I’ve been dying of waiting! Now, let’s go to the ramen place with extra calories! After that, let’s date around town!”

Koume exaggeratedly linked arms with Natsuki, flaunting a triumphant smile towards Anzu.

“―”

Seeing this, Anzu, her face turning bright red, realized that Koume was showing off to her and exclaimed, “I don’t care anymore!” 

She left Yuto behind and ran away.

“It’s my victory!” 

“That’s so childish. But thanks.”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s always the case for me being too beautiful. A girl of that level can’t even come close because of my beauty aura!”

“Koume-chan is super beautiful, after all.”

“Ah, yes. If you say it like that, I’m going to blush.”

“You’re showing your true colors, Koume-chan!”

“Whoops, my mistake! And don’t try to hit on me so naturally! Start with correspondence first!”

“That’s so old-fashioned of you, Koume-chan! Are you from the Taisho era?”

“Fool! I’m from before the Common Era!”

As if they were old friends who understood each other well—no, more than friends but less than lovers, the two enjoyed their lunch while searching for a popular ramen restaurant on their smartphone, arm in arm. 

The ramen place had a “Finish the extra-large serving and it’s free” challenge, which Koume took on and completed successfully. They even took a photo with the owner and had it displayed on the wall.

Afterward, they strolled through the town, took purikura pictures at a game center, idly threw stones into a river, and borrowed a spare fishing rod from an old man to catch a big carp.

Natsuki, with a constant smile on his face, forgot all about Yuto and Anzu, simply enjoying the fun moments.

〜〜Afterword〜〜

For now, it’s a conclusion for Yuto and Anzu.

As for Yuto, the repercussions of his past actions await, right? In the next chapter, a new childhood friend might appear, laughing and saying something like, “Hahaha, Anzu is the weakest among our childhood friends.”

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