(Sad News) I, a Junior High School Graduate Low Class Streamer Striving to Support My Little Sister, Encountered Two Beautiful Sisters in an Ss-Rank Dungeon, but They Turned Out to Be Unparalleled Yandere Influencers - 41

Chapter 41: An Unexpected Phone Call

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The next day. 

With every new interaction with the members of the Tsutsuji family, my loneliness dissipated but in return, a new problem also emerged. 

First, Yuri-nee and Nana don’t know that the Blood Queen is related to their own father. Especially Nana. She respects her father a lot, I can’t imagine what her reaction would be if she knew about it. That’s why Sanae-san has been hiding this fact from them. I can understand why. She probably wants them to remember him as a good father, someone they can look up to in their memory.

After eating breakfast, Rie and I went home. Today was a holiday and Rie had a promise to cook together with the landlady of our apartment.

Yesterday, things were pretty hectic because of Ranko-san but of course, I can’t keep using that excuse to stop doing live streaming. That’s why, I’m going to hunt in an SS-rank dungeon today. 

I’m going to earn a lot for my little sister’s sake! Besides, I have a lot of things I want to ask my viewers. 

I thought to myself as I walked down the street when suddenly…

“Hm?”

My phone that I stored in my pocket rang. 

Who’s calling me? My little sister? Or someone from the Tsutsuji family?

I looked at my phone screen and…

『Watanabe-san』

“Oooh…”

The one calling me was Watanabe-san, a member of the Special Forces under Japan Dungeon Association. 

He’s a very popular guy. 

I exchanged contact information with Watanabe-san after we defeated King Golem. He seemed like a nice person after all. 

“Hello?”

『Yusuke-kun. How are you? Are you doing okay?』

“Yes. What’s the matter, Watanabe-san?”

『Well, I’m calling you for two reasons.』

“Two reasons?”

I asked and Watanabe-san cleared his throat before I heard some rustling noise from the other side. 

『Um-Umm…. Legendary Fist-kun….』

It was Kirishima’s voice, Aranami’s girlfriend (I assume).

“….What is it?”

『…. Sorry…. For the things I said….』

“Huh?”

How unexpected. That Kirishima… Someone who has high pride, as high as the sky… Is apologizing to me? Even though she’s someone from the elite unit of the Special Force,she’s apologizing to ME?

『I’m really sorry.』

“Did you eat something weird or something?”

『What?! No! I’m perfectly healthy!』

“…..Ouch. My ear hurt.”

『Well, you’re the one saying weird things!』

Yes, this is the Kirishima I know. Someone who’s annoying to be around but… I never expected she would apologize to me. 

“Since you’ve apologized then it’s all good. More importantly, is your boyfriend okay?”

『Boyfriend?』

“Yeah. Well, I didn’t kick him too hard so he should be alright, right? Maybe a minor injury at most.”

That’s right. He should be fine. I also casted healing magic on his arm when I kicked him so his arm should be completely healed already. 

However,contrary to my expectations, my ear had to suffer from Kirishima’s overly loud voice again. 

『WHAAAAAAT??!! ME??? ARANAMI’S GIRLFRIEND?? WHY?!?!?! 』

“Ouch-! Your voice is too loud…. So you’re not his girlfriend?”

I slightly moved my phone away to protect my ear.

『Of course not! I’ve known him since high school! We’ve been together for years and I’m even working in the same unit as him! We just tend to work on missions together! That’s all!』

“I see.”

『I don’t have a boyfriend! Don’t get the wrong idea!』

“Oh, is that so?”

『That is so.』

“And so? Is he doing okay?”

I asked again and Kirishima sighed, sounding dejected. 

『He’s not fine. Far from it. He has internal bleeding, fractured ribs and concussion. Miraculously enough, his arm is healed but it will take him about three months for a full recovery.』

“Really?! But I was holding back a lot when I kicked him….”

『Well, if it wasn’t for you, Aranami would’ve been killed by King ice Dragon so it’s alright. No one is blaming you or anything.』

“….”

She’s right about that. If I wasn’t there at that time, Aranami would’ve been dead by now.

『Umm….』

“Hm?”

『Are you free next week?』

“Why?”

『Um…I’m just wondering… How about if we go out for a meal together? It’s my treat…You know, as an apology…. 』

“No.”

『A clear and quick refusal!』

“Yeah. I don’t want to eat together with you.”

Yuri-nee and Nana are too scary. 

『Uuugh…. Isn’t it fine? Just once!』

“No.”

『This is the first time someone ever refuse my invitation…..』

Even through the phone, I could hear the sound of her grinding her teeth. 

『Kirishima-kun, Yusuke-kun said he doesn’t want to go with you. Go away.』

『Arghhhh!! Wait a minute!! Don’t kick me out!!!』

“……”

I wonder if I can hang up now?

I sighed out loud and then I waited for a while for Watanabe-san to return. 

『Sorry about that.』

“….”

『But you know…. She’s someone with high pride and likes to look down on other people. To think someone like her is willing to apologize… It’s almost like a miracle. I’d really appreciate it if you can accept her apology.』

“….Okay.”

『Right. Thank you. Now… The other reason why I’m calling you is because….』

“….”

Watanabe-san suddenly turned serious. I held my breath, waiting for him to continue. 

『Yusuke-kun.』

“Yes?”

『Do you want to continue with your education?』

“Huh?”

『I know you’re strong enough to defeat a high class SS-rank monster easily but… Nonetheless, in the society’s eyes, you’re still deemed as someone incompetent.』

“…..”

『I know how contradictory I’m being. But that’s why… I want you to enroll into a high school and become an explorer according to the rules set by the Japan Dungeon Association. With your abilities, you will definitely receive an SS-rank. You’re going to become Japan’s first SS-rank explorer.』

“……”

High school? I already know what my answer is. 

“I don’t have any intention to go to high school.”

『Huh? Why not?』

“Haaa….”

Honestly? I don’t really want to say it but Watanabe-san is not a bad person. I know he doesn’t have any ill intentions towards me so I guess I can tell him. 

“I couldn’t even attend junior high school properly because I have to support my little sister. Even if I go to high school right now, I don’t think I can study properly. I don’t think I can fit in with other students and more importantly….”

『…..』

“I can’t afford to go to school right now. It’s not just a matter of money. I have people I want to protect. And so, for me, it’s okay even if I remain as incompetent person in the eyes of society.”

『Is that so… So it’s really okay even if people still treat you like you’re incompetent?』

“Yes. Whether I’m an A-rank of B-rank, or even incompetent, none of that matters. My abilities will remain the same regardless of the mark placed on me.”

『The Dungeon Association is keeping a close watch on you. You know that, right?』

“I don’t care about them but….”

I paused for a moment and took a deep breath before I spoke again in a very calm and composed voice. 

“If anyone dares to mess around with my little sister, Yuri-nee or Nana… I will crush them. No matter who they are, I will crush them all to pieces.”

『….I don’t think anyone is foolish enough to do that.』

“I’m glad to hear that.”

“I understand…. Alright, I will call you again one day.”

After ending the call, I pondered about the Dungeon Association and about Ranko-san. 

I’m not smart. I lack formal education after all. I can’t really discern between what is right and wrong. That’s why…. I’m going to find my answer from the viewers of my live streams.

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T/N: Kirishima… Nice try but the yandere duo is more scary than SS-rank monster (≧□≦)