Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - V2 Chapter 02

Chapter 02: “An Assassin Just Showed Up.” ①

With Koume, Ginko, Jack, and Nancy seeing him off, Natsuki left his house. 

It struck him that, since returning from another world, he hadn’t really attended school properly, nor could he recall participating in any classes.

The school Natsuki attended had its strict teachers, but the overall atmosphere was relaxed, and nagging was rare. The relationship between students and teachers was generally good. 

He couldn’t remember his homeroom teacher’s face but did remember where he sat in class. 

Having spent days filled with strife in another world made him appreciate the normalcy of attending school.

Reflecting on his time in the other world, Natsuki remembered that many children couldn’t read and many adults couldn’t do basic math. 

The battles with demonkind and the nobles’ reluctance to spend time and money on commoners meant the living standards for the peasantry were quite low.

In contrast, among the demons, there were those in positions equivalent to noble generals in the Demon King’s army who cherished their people, thinking of their future.

Left to its own devices, that world would eventually become dominated by demons.

“Still, to think that Yuto really ended up impotent after all he did, that’s hilarious. He’s used it plenty, so it’s all good. Being unable to vent during puberty might be tough, but considering what he’s done, it’s a small price to pay.”

Even if Yuto were to find someone he truly loved in the future, someone he wished to spend his life with, and even if he repented his past actions, the seal would never be lifted. That was an absolute impossibility.

“He probably won’t reflect on his actions at all. The real question is how the girls who were enchanted by Yuto will react now that the charm is broken… Eh, never mind, I couldn’t care less. It’s not interesting to me at all.”

He personally has no interest in Yuto’s harem. He’s not involved with them. 

They got what they deserved, so it’s their own fault if they seek revenge, though he doubts it’s even worth it.

Since Yuto’s charm wasn’t that strong, it’s clear the girls stayed by his side of their own free will. He really wishes they’d just do as they please. 

He’d help Kazuto if he got dragged into this, but if it’s just Yuto’s problem, then ignoring it is the only option for him.

“Hey, Natsuki!”

“Fuwah,” he yawned widely.

Because of the excitement last night with everyone, he’s a bit sleep-deprived.

Especially since Koume and Ginko, slightly tipsy, decided to compete over who had the more beautiful legs, showing off their bare legs, and comparing their most confident body parts, which, of course, left him feeling rather restless. 

He almost wanted to thank them for the wonderful sight.

“Hey, Natsuki!”

“Uhehe,” As he was replaying the images of Koume and Ginko from last night in his mind, someone suddenly grabbed his school bag. 

It was a girl with a boyish charm and a short haircut, wearing shorts under a somewhat short skirt, giving off a vibe that she’s athletic. Her confidence in showing off her legs might be commendable, but they didn’t hold a candle to Koume’s beautiful legs.

“What is it, all of a sudden?”

“Don’t ignore me, Natsuki!”

“Um, who might you be?”

“Eh?”

“It’s scary to be called by my first name by someone I don’t know. Can I use my personal alarm?” 

Natsuki is also a middle schooler and carries a personal alarm because of the fear of perverts. 

While he doesn’t worry about them now, accidentally hurting someone would be troublesome. It’s better to handle it with the alarm if possible.

“…Someone you don’t know? Don’t joke around! It’s me, Asuka Matsushima! You’re doing this on purpose, right? We played together when we were little! Forgetting your childhood friend, that’s impossible! Besides, we just talked the other day!”

Natsuki tilted his head significantly. 

Since returning to Japan, he hadn’t spoken to such a girl, so it must have been before he was summoned to another world. For Natsuki, it was like six years ago, a very distant memory.

He didn’t recall having a female childhood friend. The only person Natsuki could call a childhood friend was Kazuto Miyahara. 

However, a memory suddenly resurfaced.

Despite forgetting due to various reasons, he remembered that Kazuto had warned him about someone named Asuka Matsushima.

“I remembered, from the basketball club.”

“What are you talking about? Enough with those jokes! More importantly, listen to this. Yuto contacted me this morning saying he might have become impotent all of a sudden and asked me to check.”

“Heh?”

“I mean, I was dating him because he’s somewhat handsome, but I really don’t understand why I liked him in the first place.”

“Is that so?”

“Well, when I say ‘dating,’ it was a casual thing, but I don’t know why I even had a casual relationship with someone like him.”

“Sounds tough.”

“Exactly! It’s not like I liked him or anything! Please don’t get me wrong. Besides, despite being with many girls, his is smaller than a pinky finger.”

“Pfft!”

Natsuki had been half-listening to Asuka’s rambling, but he couldn’t help bursting into laughter at her explosive remark.

(Why is everyone telling me about Yuto’s private matters?)

〜〜Afterword〜〜

Sad news: Yuto’s got a tiny problem.

Good news: Kazuto’s packing a Big Magnum.

*Note: This isn’t heading into a perverted direction; it’s just part of the comeuppance.

The girls’ pent-up frustrations are finally coming to light.