The Kansai Villain’s Rebirth: I Accidentally Ended Up With a Harem.

At Long Last… Kansai Guy Obtained The Garter Belt He’s Been Dreaming Of!

Finally, the main event of the day: choosing Rinko’s garter belt and lingerie. Somehow, it feels like all I ever do is pick out underwear for my girlfriends… I’d love to go on another proper date with Shi-chan soon, but knowing my luck, it’ll probably end up being another lingerie-shopping trip.

“Following Akitani-san, even Fuyuki-kun has been completely dyed in Tennouji-kun’s colors, hasn’t she? He might just be a natural-born womanizer.”

“That’s true. But Dai-kun truly loves us. Still… the way that transfer student looks at him with the same eyes we do is a little…”

Harumiya-san, huh… I still can’t quite believe she leapt from the elite Hanayashiki Girls’ Academy straight into our ordinary high school just because I protected her from some semi-delinquents. Though, to be fair, there’s also the fact that she’s basically the fourth heroine.

“Ah, the rumored young lady of the Harumiya conglomerate who transferred from Hanayashiki? To think you’d be connected to someone so far above the clouds. Tennouji-kun has really changed since the second semester.”

“He truly has. I never imagined I’d end up dating someone like this. But now… I can’t imagine living without Dai-kun.”

“Akitani is the same way, but Fuyuki is especially clingy. Natsume too.”

“Fufu… all three of us have become unable to live without Dai-kun.”

“I wonder if Harumiya will join that list. Well, Daiki is a good man, after all.”

Kentarou, hearing that makes me embarrassed… but honestly, I’d be lost without Rinko and the others too. We’re dependent on each other. And that’s fine. That’s exactly why I have to eliminate any threat, no matter the cost. Imamiya, who’s likely to get involved. Tsuruhashi. And through Harumiya-san, Miyanosaka. I need to deal with all of them somehow.

“Ah, Dai-kun, here it is.”

“Whoa… this place feels a lot harder to walk into than a regular shopping mall…”

“Am I… really going in here?”

“Don’t falter. I’m with you. Come now—dye her in the colors Kentarou-kun loves today as well.”

“Dai-kun… I believe in you. Shall we go?”

Kentarou and I shrank like borrowed cats as we stepped inside the store. The difference was that the moment a top-tier beauty and a top-tier handsome guy (that would be Kentarou) entered, every clerk and customer couldn’t help but stare.

I approached a clerk who was openly entranced by Kentarou, apologizing in my mind for the intimidating-looking guy suddenly speaking up.

“Excuse me… I’d like to find a garter belt that suits my girlfriend…”

“Yes! W-Well, well, well! I’ll put my full effort into helping you find the perfect one!”

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Rinko and brought out an array of garter belts and lingerie. Black. Red. White. Every color imaginable. Rinko tends to prefer darker shades—black, especially.

Mio-chan, on the other hand, had chosen pink. And today, Rinko had gathered her courage to wear an off-shoulder pink knit top. Honestly, she looked unbelievably cute in it.

“Wearing an off-shoulder top—Fuyuki-kun is being quite bold. She exudes a sensuality far beyond a high school girl’s. Hmm… those bare shoulders… that collarbone… yes, it makes one want to devour it.”

“Erika, what are you saying…?”

“I… wanted to become a woman worthy of Dai-kun… I wanted to pin his gaze on me… so I took the plunge. I used to only wear black or gray, but he told me pink looked cute on me… so I chose this.”

“Fuyuki really is amazing. Changing your image is scary, isn’t it? I remember when I was in a slump and Shouma told me to try changing my play style—I seriously agonized over it. I even yelled at him that there was no way I could do it… and we ended up fighting…”

In the end, he gave in to Shouma-kun’s persuasion and boldly changed his style—and that became the him of today. Image matters, after all. Rinko had always stuck to black and gray, but at Mio-chan’s suggestion she tried pink.

“I think Rinko looks stunning in pink or white. It hits me right in the heart—how cute she is. Her expression seems brighter too.”

“Dai-kun… fufu, my heart feels lighter now. And because you tell me I’m cute… Hey, Dai-kun. Dye me even more in your colors?”

“That’s wonderful… Tennouji-kun truly is a sinful man. Then I suppose I’ll let Kentarou-kun dye me as well!”

“Yes, pink is lovely, but… how about this bright blue?”

“Oh, that’s a nice color.”

“Or perhaps a light purple. A combination of deep purple and black would also suit you beautifully~”

“Thank you, miss. Hmm… we can’t get everything… For now, let’s go with this pale blue. It’ll brighten her up in an instant, right?”

“Yes…! I like this one too!”

“Thank you very much! Please feel free to try it on.”

“Erika! How many are you planning to buy!?”

“Everything Kentarou-kun says looks good, of course? Rest assured—I’ll change into each one. I won’t let you sleep tonight either, Kentarou-kun♡”

“That’s enough for a whole box again! No way! I’ll die!”

“You’re still young! High school boys are supposed to be like monkeys in heat.”

“What data are you basing that on!? Did you hear Daiki’s story!? He only goes once!”

“For all your complaints, you were completely lost in it by the end, weren’t you? It’ll be fine—no problem at all.”

“Erika’s sense of chastity is the real problem here!”

Poor Kentarou… looks like another rough night ahead. With Rinko and Shi-chan, I’m usually satisfied after one round, then we shower and sleep… Well, every couple has their own pace.

“Dai-kun… it’s embarrassing, so… tonight, okay?”

“Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it.”

“Mmm…♡”

I paid for it, of course. It was my request, after all. Rinko told me she was happy I’d asked—it made her feel heard. Having a girlfriend who listens like that makes me happy too. And so, I finally bought Rinko the garter belt lingerie set she’d always wanted. As for Tamatsukuri-senpai, Kentarou managed to rein in her rampage and limit it to just one set. Good job, Kentarou. Looks like he avoided death by overexertion.

We all headed back toward home.

***

“Well then, Fuyuki-kun, Tennouji-kun. Today was truly meaningful! Let’s do this again sometime. Now—shall we return to our love nest? I won’t let you sleep tonight♡”

“S-See you later, Daiki, Fuyuki. Erika’s way too strong! Where does she get all that energy!?”

“Good things come to those who don’t wait!”

“I’m not starting the moment we get home!”

“They’re lively, aren’t they? Tamatsukuri-senpai feels so approachable.”

“They’re a fun couple. And clearly crazy about each other.”

“Then… before heading home, shall we have dinner?”

“Yeah. Saizeriya sound good?”

“Mhm. Cheap and delicious.”

We ate at the affordable Italian family restaurant, then walked through a slightly sketchy entertainment district on our way home. As we walked, Rinko’s arm—linked with mine—suddenly tightened. She seemed to shrink against me.

“Rinko?”

“D-Dai-kun…! Look!”

Hm? One street over. That was the love hotel district. And walking there, arm in arm, were two very familiar faces.

“Imamiya… and Tsuruhashi?”

Tsuruhashi’s little sister. There’s no way I’d forget her—the one who tried to kill Rinko. And now she was walking intimately with Imamiya. Her hair… had she bleached it? Yeah… expelled from school and heading straight into delinquency, huh. Wait, she’s smoking. Is Imamiya actually dating her?

“That street… it’s the love hotel area, right…? Surely they wouldn’t…”

“…”

What are you thinking, Imamiya? Have you really gone over to that side? Which means… you’re choosing to become my enemy. That’s how it is… right?

“Love hotels are off-limits to high schoolers, aren’t they…? Right…?”

“Rinko. Let’s go. It’d be annoying if they spotted us.”

“Y-Yes… let’s.”

I shielded Rinko from their view and started walking. Tsuruhashi’s sister, of all people. Which means her brother is probably around too. I need to gather some information. You don’t go into a defensive war without thorough preparation.

***

We got home, took a bath together. Rinko’s body really is beautiful. Porcelain-smooth skin without a single blemish. She’s self-conscious about her chest size, but to me it’s perfect—I’ve told her that so many times she’s finally starting to believe it. Just like Mio-chan. The way she clings to me so sweetly is adorable.

“…I’m ready.”

Rinko’s skin flushed a delicate cherry-blossom pink, the pale blue lingerie… and the garter belt…! I couldn’t help thrusting my fist toward the heavens, feeling as though my life was now complete without regret.

“Da…iki-kun…?”

“It’s perfect. You’re beautiful, Rinko. It suits you so well.”

“Really…? It’s not strange?”

“Not at all. You’re beautiful.”

“I’m so glad… Hey, Dai-kun…”

“Yeah. Come here.”

“Mmm♡”

We spent nearly an hour just holding each other, kissing, savoring the sight of her in that lingerie…

Afterward, pleasantly exhausted… I’d left countless marks in places her clothes would hide… and in return, she’d marked me just as thoroughly—like insect repellent. Rinko fell into a deep sleep. Apparently, using my arm as a pillow lets her rest more soundly than she ever thought possible. That defenseless sleeping face is unbearably cute. When I gently stroked her hair, she murmured “Mmm… hehe…” in her sleep, reacting even though she wasn’t awake.

Imamiya and Tsuruhashi. Heading to a hotel together… even if they’re dating, it feels unnatural. Tsuruhashi’s sister—if she’s involved, she’s probably plotting revenge against Rinko. And Shi-chan too… and through Imamiya, Mio-chan could be in danger. This isn’t good. First, gather intel. Then prepare for war.

Bring it on. I’m going to keep living with Shi-chan, Mio-chan, and Rinko from now on. Anyone who tries to interfere… it’s war. Careful not to wake her, I pulled Rinko closer, savoring her warmth and softness to the fullest.