The Kansai Villain’s Rebirth: I Accidentally Ended Up With a Harem. - Chapter 66: The Protagonist Rolls Downward Into Ruin.

The Protagonist Rolls Downward Into Ruin.

Imamiya Toshiya’s POV.

Because of Mio and the others, my place in the class has started to shrink. Did she really have to shout that loud…? This isn’t her house.

Even Tenma and Momodani piled on… Damn it. Why did I tell such stupid lies…?

Claiming I was dating them — and we’re talking about three second-year beauties, not just some bench-warmers. I got spoiled with attention and let it go to my head.

“I’ve never once liked you like that!!!”

That’s what I get… The only one who thought there was love between us… was me.

Shina and Mio — both stolen away by Tennouji. And Rin? Who knows. Soon they’ll probably dye their hair blond, get piercings, and do whatever they want… He’ll even change how they look.

Stop it. I don’t want to see them like that. But their hearts are already in Tennouji’s hands. Soon their appearances will follow too… I hate that. But there’s nothing I can do.

In this classroom where every seat feels like a bed of nails, all I could do was desperately search for a way to stop Tennouji from “remaking” them.

***

“Hey, Toshiya— I mean, I shouldn’t talk, but seriously… Who shows that photo to the person it’s about?”

Lunch break. Takii sat down beside me in the cafeteria, tossing his tray down angrily.

“I… I just lost my cool…”

“We shouldn’t have taken it in the first place. Thanks to that, Doi and I nearly got murdered by Tennouji.”

“Tennouji…!?”

“He called us out and asked who took the picture you showed him. If we lied, he looked like he’d punch us flat, so we told the truth. He said there wouldn’t be a next time.”

“S-sorry… What about Doi?”

“He said he doesn’t want to eat with you anymore. Just seeing your face pissed him off, so I came to tell you. And also — you’re not dating Akitani or Natsume, right? Natsume said she’s Tennouji’s girlfriend. So all your ‘stories’ were pure lies. Doi’s furious — said he totally fell for your crap.”

Caught. Of course I wasn’t dating them. That “sleeping together” thing was a complete lie too.

I’m a virgin.

But worse — Shina and Tennouji…? Takii and Doi are raging…

Damn you, Tennouji… You just HAD to make things worse…!

“Well, I always listened to your bragging only half-believing it, but the basketball guys don’t know that. You’re gonna get iced out. You better think of a good excuse. I’m staying away from you too — need to cool my head. Plus, having Tennouji on my back would be suicide. Later.”

“H-hey!”

He walked away. A bit later, I heard loud laughter — the basketball team.

Those assholes…! But with a furious Takii and Doi there, I couldn’t approach. Like hell I’d sit with them — laughing like idiots while my world burns.

I shoveled down a katsudon that tasted like nothing and left the cafeteria, catching sneers on the way out.

***

“What!? I’m— I’m being removed from the regular lineup!?”

“Yes. After discussing it with Momodani and Tenma, it’s been decided. Shichijou will take your spot.”

“Th-then the Winter Cup…?”

“Have you been practicing seriously lately? Not just Momodani and Tenma — the first-years told me, you’ve been goofing off with lewd stories, bragging about dating Akitani… Complaints have piled up.”

Momodani and Tenma again…! Damn assholes!!

“Coach! I trained my ass off! I was getting ready for the Winter Cup! This isn’t fair—!”

“What do you think happens to the team when someone disrupts order and unity? And your pass in the tournament — that stunt toward Tennouji? I can’t put someone like that in a big game and risk the team. You won’t even be on the bench. Cheer from the stands.”

“No way…!”

Not even bench…!? After all that preparation…!?

Shichijou gets my place. Even the bench is filled with first-years. What a joke!!

“That’s all. Instead of excuses — think about how you’ll regain trust. I’ll be watching.”

Filled with bitter rage, I left the faculty room.

Damn every last one of them.

***

“Anyone need ice packs!?”

Practice finished. We stretched. Kana carried several ice bags for those who needed them.

“Kana, me too!”

“Yes, Imamiyan-senpai.”

“Thanks. You’re so serious and helpful, Kana.”

I reached to pat her head — she dodged, glaring.

“Kanaaa~ I want some too!”

“Yes! Here you go, Shouma-senpai!”

“Thanks. You’re such a hard worker.”

“Hehehe, thank you!”

So I get death glares but Momodani gets blushes!?

“Shouma~ so hot out here. Still being lovey-dovey even after starting to date in summer, huh?”

“Kentarou~ As if you could extinguish our flame of love~”

“W-wah!? Shouma-senpai!?”

“Aren’t you embarrassed saying that?”

“Not at all? And don’t you dare try to steal Kana~”

“Who would!? I’d get murdered.”

“No kidding. Alright, Kana. Let’s go home — I’ll walk you.”

“Yes! Thank you for always doing that!”

“Be careful going home. Watch out for the wolves out there, Makino.”

“Y-yes!”

“Rude. I’m a gentleman.”

“Excuse us!”

“Good work!”

…Excuse me? Momodani and Kana are dating!? Give me a break!!

“Hah… When will my boyfriend turn into a wolf, I wonder? I’m always ready.”

“U-uh— E-Erika-senpai…”

“Drop in to check on a cute couple and you say such things? Hm. Looks like you need a lecture. Walk me home and listen.”

“…Yes, ma’am.”

The infamous basketball couple: Tenma and Erika-senpai, the third-year student council president. He was dragged away.

Normally, I’d have Mio with me on the way home. But now she was beside Tennouji.

Damn it all…

***

I trudged home. Lights on. Right — mom had today off.

Maybe eat fast, play some games alone… Damn, no Takii or Doi… Guess it’s solo queue tonight…

“I’m home…”

“Toshiya! Toshiya!”

Mom rushed to me the moment the door opened — practically charging.

W-what now…?

“What did you DO to Mio-chan!?!? Akitani-san just called — furious! You threw away her bento!? Are you STUPID!?!?”

“H-huh!?”

She called my mother!? She told her EVERYTHING!?

“Akitani-san was fuming! Even if you apologize, she said it’s too late! I told her I’d come apologize anyway, but she said you’re not to come — that neither she nor Mio wants to see your face!!! I can’t believe this!! A high schooler acting worse than a grade-schooler—! I was HUMILIATED!!! Idiot son!!!”

“Ow!!”

She smacked me hard on the head. Yeah… she’s furious. And she has every reason to be.

“And another thing! You haven’t paid for the lunch money in months! We’re deducting it ALL from your New Year’s cash — and it still might not cover it!”

“What!? W-wait! That’s for the PS I was gonna buy—!”

“Don’t care, idiot!! Do you even feel any remorse!? Any urge to apologize to Mio-chan!? You’re turning into him more and more! Disgrace!! Useless son!!”

Everything — Mom knows. The coach knows. All my lies, my stupid pride — all unraveling.

No matter how I try to apologize to Mio — my voice will never reach her.

Because Tennouji has taken everything.