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

Akitani Mio’s Busy Days.

Ever since I started dating Daiki-kun, my days have been busy—filled with my determination to change myself, little by little. And that Saturday became a day I will truly never forget.

The day after we began dating, I left home earlier than usual, carrying a homemade bento my mother prepared. As I walked the familiar route to school, I spotted the long, silky black hair that had become familiar to me lately—flowing all the way down her back.

There was no mistaking it. It was my best friend.

“Shi-chan!”

“Oh? Ahh! Mio-chan, mornin’!”

“Morning~ You’re early today~”

“Yep! I wanna wait for Dai-chan in the classroom!”

“Hehh~ really? Then maybe I’ll join you from today on?”

“Yeah! Let’s welcome Dai-chan together!”

“Yeah!”

This became my new daily routine. Greet Daiki-kun in the classroom together with Shi-chan♪

…Or so I thought, but Rin-chan was already there—so fast!

“Oh my, good morning, you two. Mio, you’re early today.”

“Morning, Rin-chan. I decided to come with Shi-chan from now on♪”

“I see. That’s nice. Tennoji-kun will probably arrive in about ten minutes.”

“Heehee, Rin-chan’s waiting for Dai-chan too♪”

“…T-that’s not it. I simply come early for my morning review.”

“Come ooon~♪”

“S-Shiina!?”

“Hehe~ so Rin-chan too~”

“I told you it’s not like that!”

Rin-chan is adorable♪ No matter what she says, once Daiki-kun arrives, she always joins us anyway♪

***

“Hey, Mio. Why are you ignoring my messages? And my calls?”

“Ah… um…”

During break, Imamiya approached me. He looked… angry. But I… I’m already dating Daiki-kun now. And the way he would scold me and blame me whenever I tried to wake him up… I don’t want that anymore.

Even so, fear gripped me. My voice wouldn’t come out.

“Mio-chan, can we talk for a sec?”

Daiki-kun called to me and gestured me over. Is he… helping me? Shi-chan is calling too…

“S-sorry…!”

“Oi, Mio!”

I hid behind Daiki-kun and Shi-chan as if running away. Imamiya didn’t chase after me. Daiki-kun and Shi-chan were glaring at him… Th-thank goodness…

From that day on, Daiki-kun, Shi-chan, and Rin-chan stayed by my side at school, and tried to accompany me home whenever possible. It made me feel so protected.

I knew I needed to tell Imamiya properly… But remembering all those years made me terrified. I still didn’t have the courage.

After school, I went to our basketball coach and explained that due to personal reasons, I would be resigning as manager. He seemed like he wanted to stop me, but… he scratched his head roughly and nodded.

“Hm… You really helped us a lot, Akitani. It would help us even more if you stayed… but I understand. Thank you for everything.”

“I’m so sorry for the sudden decision…”

“No, no. Don’t worry about that. You look like someone who has found something you want to pursue. Prioritize that. You don’t need to push this role ahead of what your heart wants. Keep doing your best.”

“Th-thank you very much!”

Something I want… To be with Daiki-kun. To spend time happily with Shi-chan and Rin-chan.

And at the same time… the ties with “him” had already been cut. Staying in the club would only make things worse— More interrogations, more errands… I didn’t want that anymore. I felt bad for Kana-chan, Tenma-kun, and Momodani-kun… but…

When I consulted Daiki-kun, he told me:

“It’d only be a burden for you anyway. Quitting was the right decision.”

Just hearing that lifted such a weight off my heart.

“Mio-chan! Let’s go to McD’s!”

“Guess I’ll tag along too.”

“Dai-chan! Let’s go let’s go♪”

“Yeah, I’ll come too!”

We all hung out at McD’s that day—Shi-chan, Daiki-kun, and me. It was so much fun.

***

Saturday.
A day I will cherish for the rest of my life.
The day I went on a date with Daiki-kun… and the day I became one with him.

It was the happiest day ever.

Daiki-kun prioritized the places I wanted to see… We talked a lot. We explored so many beautiful things together.

I wasn’t just being dragged along— He asked what I wanted to see. What I wanted to eat. And we experienced it together.

I never knew something so simple could feel so joyful. I was… deeply happy.

Spending that wonderful time with him made me realize— I wanted to be good to him. All I thought about was giving him as much as I could.

But… that wasn’t all.

Even though it embarrassed me so much I thought I’d burst— Daiki-kun showered me with love too.

He gave back just as much as I gave… Maybe even more.

I felt like my brain would burn out from the bliss. It was beyond anything words could express.

Afterwards, he let me rest on his arm, sheltered against his chest… and he whispered something to me:

“Mio-chan. Thank you for everything you do for me. Thank you for being with me.”

I had never heard a “thank you” spoken with so much warmth.

Even during the intimacy itself, I was happy— but that thank you… that thank you filled my heart with a happiness too big to contain.

I cried again.

“I… I’m the one who should say thank you…! For being so gentle… For giving me your love… I’m so happy… This is the happiest thank you I’ve ever felt…! Thank you, Daiki-kun… thank you…! Thank you for making me your girlfriend… And for being my boyfriend…!”

“Mio-chan. Thank you too. Really… thank you for becoming my girlfriend.”

He smiled and stroked my head gently. I love those slow, tender strokes. I love how Daiki-kun never gets annoyed or exasperated when I cry— but instead accepts me with a smile.

I cried for a long time. But the tears were so warm.

***

The next morning, before Daiki-kun woke up, I got up to make breakfast. Sweet tamagoyaki. There was salmon in the fridge, so I grilled it. The rice finished cooking—fluffy, fragrant.

As I checked the salmon, Daiki-kun walked out of the bedroom. Did I wake him?

“Morning… Mio-chan. Smells amazing.”

“Good morning, Daiki-kun. Breakfast will be ready soon.”

“Thanks… wait—Mio-chan, that outfit…”

“Hehe♪ A boyfriend shirt♪ It’s huge on me since I’m tiny.”

“…That’s… kinda sexy.”

“Eh!?”

“Well yeah. Your underwear’s showing through. Sexy—but cute.”

“U-ugh… Daiki-kun, do you… wanna…?”

“Nah. I won’t if it’s too much for you. Only if you want to.”

“Wh—!? N-ngh—!”

“Haha, just kidding.”

“M-meanie! Breakfast is almost done, so sit and wait!”

Honestly! Daiki-kun can be a tease! But… did he just call me cute? That makes me happy! Boyfriend shirt—success! Right!? Yes! Success!

“From tomorrow on, I’ll make you bento too.”

“Are you sure? Don’t force yourself.”

“No! I want to make it! I want you to tell me it’s delicious!”

“Well, if it’s what you want, then I’m counting on you. Mmm, this salmon’s great!”

“Really? It’s not overcooked?”

“Not at all. It’s amazing. Ahh—this tamagoyaki’s perfect too… I’m so happy. Mio-chan, you’d make a great wife.”

“I’ll be your wife♪”

“Pff—! Saying it that straight is embarrassing…”

“Hehe♪ But I will be your wife, okay?”

“I’ll be in your care… truly.”

From morning itself, my heart was overflowing with happiness! We spent the day shopping near the station—clothes for me, and ingredients for bentos. We got home in the evening. It seems Imamiya came by… but my mother sent him away. That makes me feel… uneasy.

***

Monday.

I woke up at five to make bento. A fresh start! New bento box, new menu.

“Tamagoyaki, check! Karaage, check!”

I put all my effort into it. It came out perfectly.

I walked to school happily chatting with Shi-chan.

Then Daiki-kun arrived. So I took out the bento and set it on his desk.

But Imamiya was right behind him. Don’t pay attention to him… don’t…

“Morning—”

“Hey, Mio— I dunno why you’re pissed or whatever, but come wake me up again already. I’m no good without you.”

He cut me off again. He always interrupts what I want to say… what I want to do. Always tying me down…

I felt a flicker of irritation.