The Case When Strange Things Started To Happen When I Reincarnated As A Guy Whose Life Ends After Attacking The Heroine - 59 - Second Semester

Chapter 59: Second Semester

“…I never expected I would have to prepare something new.”

“Fufu, it’s truly a significant change, don’t you think?”

The summer vacation ended, and the new semester began.

Finally, as a second-year high school student, I was about to embark on the second half of my high school days. The summer vacation had been filled with various events.

From Yosuke to my family… It had been a truly intense period, as I officially started living in this house.

(…It’s seriously surprising.)

And above all, my ugly physique went through a major transformation.

Of course, I didn’t lose weight to the extent of being astonishing, but at least I managed to slim down enough for some changes to show in my facial features… No, I can clearly feel that my face is becoming more similar to my old self.

Now, what did I prepare for this new beginning? It was the school uniform.

As for the shirt, there were no issues, but the pants became loose no matter how tightly I fastened the belt. So, I prepared a uniform that would fit my current body shape.

“May I touch it?”

“Sure.”

Shirayuki poked my stomach.

It’s frustrating, but my belly is still somewhat protruding… However, Shirayuki nodded with a smile, as if she was satisfied.

“It’s showing progress. You can have confidence… No, Touma-kun, you already exude confidence.”

Yeah… I truly feel like a bundle of confidence.

However, I’m a little worried about something. It seems that humans have a concept of “happy weight gain,” and even if I manage to lose weight, the peak of happiness it give me may cause a relapse. That fear lingers in my mind.

“I’ll work harder by winter. So, Shirayuki, don’t spoil me too much, okay?”

“Aww~ I want to spoil Touma-kun even more now♪ I want to be sweet and lovey-dovey all the time~♪”

Don’t tempt me with that sickly sweet voice!

Hisui is one thing, but Shirayuki is someone who not only spoils me but can also scold me with strong words when necessary… However, recently, that side of her seems to be fading away.

Maybe Shirayuki is also feeling strongly happy, which is causing her to relax a bit.

(…No, that doesn’t seem likely.)

It just appears that way, but her essence hasn’t changed at all.

In fact, if something were to happen, if I were to cross a line that she can’t forgive, Shirayuki would definitely get angry—fiercely and terrifyingly angry, to the point where I wouldn’t be able to even look at her.

“Alright, let’s go then.”

“Yes♪”

Hisui is already out, so she’s not at home.

Feeling a slight hint of loneliness that comes from not being able to listen to “have a good day” at times like this, I leave the house with Shirayuki.

Even though the summer vacation is over, the hot days are still lingering.

So, we won’t be linking arms or anything like that, but even so, the distance between Shirayuki and me is quite close. It should be obvious to anyone that we’re not strangers.

“Even after the summer vacation ended, Touma-kun didn’t go back over there, right?”

“Yeah… But isn’t it impossible to go back now? Besides, Shirayuki and Hisui don’t want that, right?”

Actually, as soon as the summer vacation ended, Shirayuki had unnecessary worries that I would go back over there.

Even though she herself said it was impossible, and there were no signs of it at all, Shirayuki couldn’t let go of her concern and didn’t leave my side last night.

“I never expected that I would worry so much. I know it’s impossible… But once I started worrying, I couldn’t bear it and couldn’t let go of you.”

“That’s what makes you really adorable.”

No matter how much I know Shirayuki, her charm is indescribable. The more time I spend with her, the more our days together become wonderfully colorful… Yes, both Shirayuki and Hisui have become indispensable to me.

“Even if by some chance Touma-kun has to go back there, I will come over to pull your hand and bring you back.”

“…Can you come?”

“It’s not about whether I can come or not—it’s about going. I will go.”

Shirayuki gazed at me intently and said so.

Her strong gaze contained the determination to do it no matter what, to make it happen… Ah, I really love this expression on Shirayuki’s face.

Shirayuki continued speaking with that sharp gaze, and I simply listened to her words.

“Since Touma-kun was able to come here, I should be able to go there too. And I will definitely take your hand and pull you back to this side.”

“That… sounds like you’d chase after me with a bloodthirsty determination.”

“Well, it might come to that. I will never let you go… Even if I have to embarrassingly stick my upper body out of a monitor, I will drag you back to this side.”

Somehow, a vivid image of that moment appeared in my mind.

Shirayuki appearing from a monitor in front of me, tears of blood streaming down her face, grabbing my arm with a fierce expression, and dragging me into the monitor.

“…I guess it’s kind of messed up that I find that not so bad.”

“It’s fine, isn’t it? Well, it just shows how much I care for you.”

“Thank you.”

“No, thank you. So, are you okay?”

“…Huh?”

“We’re running quite late, you know?”

…

Why are you smiling? Right now, I’m in a panic and it’s not good.

Shirayuki should be worried about being late for the morning assembly, but she’s still laughing, enjoying this time we’re sharing… I can’t help but love her in that state.

“This is the first time I’ve been late, too.”

“I’m the same. So now we’re in the same boat.”

Yeah… well, never mind. Let’s just get to the classroom quickly.

As soon as we entered the classroom, I saw our homeroom teacher and familiar faces of classmates, as if it were normal.

Except for a few people who seemed to have a vague idea about Shirayuki appearing with me, most of them were surprised. But I immediately bowed to the teacher.

“Sorry. We’re a little late.”

“I am too. I apologize.”

Seems like the teacher couldn’t say anything when Shirayuki bowed her head.

Or rather… I noticed that many classmates were staring at me with wide eyes, so I struck a muscle pose, considering it a new beginning.

“I’ve been going to the gym quite a bit since before summer vacation. I’ve slimmed down to some extent.”

“Yes, that’s right. Arashi-kun, you worked really hard.”

“…Ah, right, I was called Arashi.”

“Fufu, what are you talking about?”

Our exchange surprised them as well.

However, only Saito didn’t give me any strange looks; it seemed like he had understood me from the beginning.

After that, Shirayuki and I took our seats, and the second semester began like this.

While there were curious glances directed towards us, no one approached me during break time to start a conversation.

However, Shirayuki was always by my side… and it seemed like she had officially declared us as more than just friends.

“Is it alright?”

“Yes. If we kept it a secret, people would start looking at us strangely anyway.”

We conveyed our relationship to others.

There was surprise, but it seemed to be accepted as Shirayuki slowly introduced me, like injecting venom into their minds.

Although the biggest change was for me, it seems.

“Now I don’t have to hide at school anymore.”

“…Yeah, that’s right.”

Still, I might have to be a bit reserved in public.

However… I finally remembered something now that we’re here—before the start of the original story, there was an event where a transfer student appeared, someone who would interfere with the relationship between Shirayuki and Yosuke.

“Do those who interfere with our love have any value? They should disappear, right?”

I had completely forgotten about it because it left so little impression, but there was a depiction of a transfer student causing trouble for Shirayuki and Yosuke before the original story began.

“Is something wrong?”

“…Ah, well…”

I told Shirayuki about it.

There’s no way she wouldn’t know anything about it, but I felt a little uneasy, so I decided to share the information as well.