The Case When Strange Things Started To Happen When I Reincarnated As A Guy Whose Life Ends After Attacking The Heroine - 60 - In Name Only

Chapter 60: In Name Only

There haven’t been any significant changes even as the second semester begins.

At most, we have events like the sports festival, but other than that, things are unlikely to deviate from the usual.

Well, from my perspective, of course I enjoy participating in those events with Shirayuki, but there’s something else that’s been bothering me. During lunch break, I subtly asked her some questions to find out more.

“Shirayuki.”

“Yes?”

Though the portions may differ, we both have almost the same lunch boxes spread out before us.

Only a few of her friends know about the deep connection between Shirayuki and me, but eating lunch together like this should make it quite obvious.

While we attract various curious and jealous gazes, I no longer flinch at them.

“If I recall correctly… there was a transfer student during this time of the second semester, right?”

“Ah… yeah, now that you mention it. It was repeated so many times, but I was so happy this time that I completely forgot about such trivial matters.”

Trivial matters… but it’s true that it’s only mentioned as an event, so it must be exactly as she said.

However, since I have no knowledge of that particular incident, I’m curious to hear the details from Shirayuki herself.

“Oh, I see… With that kind of introduction, Touma-kun must not have any information about him, right?”

“Yeah. Could it be that it was quite a troublesome story?”

“No, not at all.”

However, discussing such matters about the future in a place where people gather might not be appropriate.

After finishing lunch, we planned to go to the rooftop where we could be alone, but we were stopped by two boys from the neighboring class.

“Gundo, and also Hououin-san.”

“…Ah.”

“You guys…”

The two boys who approached us looked familiar to me.

They were friends who used to get along well with Yosuke. While glaring at me, they spoke.

“What did you do to Yosuke?”

Upon hearing that, I suddenly recalled something.

It was the time when I boldly showed our relationship to him, freely touching Shirayuki’s body, and deliberately revealing many truths to him, not through me but through Shirayuki, as a way to make him face reality.

“…”

If we talk about whether I did something or not, it’s undeniable that I did. But I don’t consider it to be wrong.

In the first place, it was effective in dispelling the lingering feelings Yosuke had and making him truly give up on Shirayuki… Well, I said many things, but what I wanted to show him was that Shirayuki is mine alone.

“To you guys…”

I interrupted Shirayuki, who was about to say something.

I nodded at her, as she looked at me with wide eyes, and I conveyed my message concisely, clearly, and straightforwardly.

“If we talk about whether I did something or not, I can admit that I did.”

“…You!”

“What the hell…”

“I simply told him about my relationship with Shirayuki. I made it clear that while he may have liked her, I love her more. Besides, Shirayuki and I have always been close since a long time ago.”

There’s no doubt that I did something to Yosuke, but it was inevitable.

The two of them looked wide-eyed, surprised to learn the truth about the girl named Shirayuki that existed between us, not through violence or harassment, but through the fact that we were both involved with her.

While they may have their thoughts about this situation, it seems that they understand there is no direct blame on either me or Shirayuki—because that’s how love works.

“But wait a minute. Yosuke told us, and we also know… Didn’t you hate Gundo, Hououin-san?”

“That’s right. Your attitude certainly gave off that impression! I can’t imagine you being with him, but was it because you found out about his good qualities or some other reason?”

Isn’t that a terrible reason…?

Well, I can’t deny that I understand it… Because before I became like this, Arashi was just a stalker of Shirayuki, and above all, I myself disliked Arashi.

Shirayuki, who was asked, nodded firmly.

“That’s correct. I know his good qualities… No, it’s not enough to describe it as just good qualities. I’ve fallen in love with him to the extent that I vow to devote my body, heart, and entire life to him.”

“…”

It’s quite embarrassing to have such a declaration again.

The two of them were dumbfounded by Shirayuki’s bold words, but perhaps they felt there was nothing more they could say, as they looked down.

They didn’t intrude out of nosiness but simply because they were concerned about Yosuke, and I couldn’t help but feel a slight touch of envy that he had good friends.

“Yosuke… hasn’t come to school.”

“But maybe he’s just heartbroken… We should go to his house today.”

He hasn’t come to school…

It’s not hard to imagine that it’s because of heartbreak… There’s no need to worry, but it’s natural to feel a little concerned nonetheless.

Parting ways with the two, I headed to the rooftop with Shirayuki.

As we became alone and gazed at the view outside, Shirayuki spoke up.

“There’s no need to worry, you know? I might come off as cold, but no matter what form it takes, if he experienced heartbreak, it would have turned out this way.”

“It’s fine. I’m only a little concerned.”

“Fufu, being able to say that even after learning so much about him shows your kindness. Well, I won’t let my guard down when it comes to him, no matter what happens.”

That’s probably true for Shirayuki and Hisui… In fact, even if things were to become worse, there’s a possibility they might even mock him. But even in such a situation, I can’t deny their feelings.

Well, what I hope for is that Yosuke can recover and move on without being involved with us anymore. That would be the best outcome, I suppose.

“So, about the transfer student, right?”

“Yeah.”

Then we got to the main topic.

The boy who will transfer in October goes by the name of Rinya Nikaido. He’s not as wealthy as Hououin, but he comes from a reasonably well-off family.

“The reason he’s transferring is simple—it’s to pursue me.”

“Ha?”

Oops, I almost clenched my fist without realizing it.

Shirayuki chuckled and held my hand, gently assuring me that there’s no need to get tense.

“His father is greedy and desires Hououin’s wealth, and Rinya himself took a liking to me at first sight from a photo and wants to keep me by his side.”

“I can’t believe… there are people like that.”

“They definitely do. Did you forget? This world was originally a game world, you know?”

“True.”

I never thought the day would come when Shirayuki would point that out to me.

She leaned against my stomach and seemed to want to be held. I mischievously played with her slightly fuller curves, doing as she wished.

“He’s just your typical arrogant and ignorant rich kid. Honestly, he doesn’t know his place. He must have been given everything since childhood… He naturally demanded that I become his possession, and when I refused as expected, he went crying to his father. It’s so pathetic and gross, even more so than Koizumi-kun in that aspect.”

“Oh… I see.”

So instead of getting angry, he cries and begs, huh… I wonder what kind of person he is, especially since there wasn’t even a character illustration prepared for him. I’m starting to feel curious and want to see him a little bit.

“You won’t have to see him, Touma-kun. Surely, you don’t think we haven’t taken care of the trash we knew was coming?”

“Huh?”

“Nikaido’s family is involved in all sorts of corruption. I know because I had to redo it over and over again. Before they even think about seeking the Hououin’s wealth, before they try to pursue me, that family will be finished.”

“I see.”

This is something only they know for certain.

However, it wouldn’t hurt for me to be cautious and keep an eye out for anything—I don’t know what has changed anymore.

“So please only think of us, Touma-kun. That’s what’s best for everyone♪”

Sigh… These girls are truly scary… but they’re also kind and adorable.