The Kansai Villain’s Rebirth: I Accidentally Ended Up With a Harem. - Chapter 78: A Kansai Guy Finds His Words Actually Being Listened To For Once.

A Kansai Guy Finds His Words Actually Being Listened To For Once.

We ended up flirting in the nurse’s office until the school nurse returned.

Rinko-san was being unbelievably spoiled with me. She’s not usually the type who’s good at acting clingy, but when it’s just the two of us, she turns into pure sugar.

“Fuyuki-san, are you feeling better now?”

“Yes… after resting a little, somehow…”

The moment a teacher appeared, she instantly switched back to ice-queen mode. That flawless, untouchable aura was exactly the same as the very first time I spoke to her at the start of second semester. She’s strong.

“Then you should go to the hospital. Even if Tennouji-kun cushioned the fall, the impact still reached you. Better safe than sorry—once something happens, it’s too late.”

“But I really don’t feel—”

“Rinko-san, I think you should go too. Even if nothing looks wrong on the outside, a head injury can be scary. It’s definitely better to get checked.”

“…Understood. I’ll go to the hospital.”

The second I said it, she agreed without hesitation. I nearly face-planted from shock. Well… I’m glad she’s listening, at least.

“Then let’s have Ashiharabashi-sensei take you. I’ll go call her—wait just a moment.”

Ashiharabashi-sensei accompanied me to the hospital earlier, and now she’s driving Rinko-san too… Sensei, please don’t work yourself to death…

The instant the teacher left the room, Rinko-san glued herself to my side again.

“…Only because Dai-kun told me to go…”

“Yeah, better to be safe than sorry. If something shows up later it’ll be too late.”

“Mmm… but I really don’t feel anything…”

“Even without hitting your head directly, the shock was massive. There’s a chance of subdural hematoma later on—something that can be life-threatening. Just get looked at, okay?”

“I understand. I’ll do whatever Dai-kun says…”

Ughhh… she’s completely dependent on me now.

Well, being obedient is a good thing. Yeah. Definitely.

“Fuyuki, feeling alright? Good—let’s head to the hospital. I already called your parents; they’re heading there now.”

“D-Dai… Tennouji-kun, will you come with me?”

“Of course. That was the plan.”

“You’re busy too, Tennouji. Ah, right—both of you can take tomorrow off. Classes will probably be cancelled anyway.”

“Really? Then I’ll take it easy.”

Perfect timing. My back is killing me, and I was already planning to rest. Students don’t have to worry about paid leave, so life is easy.

Setting that aside for now, I escorted Rinko-san to the teacher’s car like a proper gentleman. We took the back seat together. Naturally, she didn’t plaster herself to me inside the car.

When we arrived at the hospital, a familiar gentle-smiling “ara-ara mama”—Rinko-san’s mother—was waiting, along with…

Who is that insanely handsome man with glasses standing next to her!? He looks like an actor!

“Rinkooo-chaaan~!”

Her mother approached with that leisurely drawl, and the super-ikemen followed.

Then Mama bear-hugged her daughter.

I’m jealous… I kinda want to compare the hug quality with Mio-chan’s… No, stop! Mio-chan would obviously win… probably.

“Mother… Father.”

“Wha—”

F-Father!?

No way! He looks way too young!

But now that I see them, it makes sense: a gorgeous couple like this would produce a beautiful daughter like Rinko-san.

“Fuyuki-san! This incident put your daughter’s life in danger, and is entirely due to our failure as educators! We are deeply, deeply sorry!”

Ashiharabashi-sensei bowed at a perfect ninety degrees.

No, the one at fault is clearly Tsurubashi’s sister… Well, I guess letting a suspended student onto campus is technically the school’s oversight… But that girl’s obsession was terrifying, though. She was dead-set on murdering Rinko-san. (Though she failed because of me.)

“Ashiharabashi-sensei, all of you took the bullying against our daughter seriously and did everything to protect her. My husband and I have only gratitude—no blame—for the faculty. The one who deserves blame is the perpetrator. Please, raise your head.”

“Y-Yes, ma’am! Thank you very much!”

“Sensei, thank you as well. Thanks to your swift response, her suffering was kept to a minimum. Truly… thank you so much.”

“Fuyuki… hearing you say that saves me…”

“Come now, Rinko. They’re ready for your tests. Go with Mommy.”

“Ah, r-right…”

“Sensei, we’ll take it from here…”

“Of course. You must be busy too, Sensei. We’ll look after our daughter.”

“Thank you! Excuse me!”

Ashiharabashi-sensei looked on the verge of tears.

But really, she has nothing to feel guilty about. From the very first anonymous letter, the teachers coordinated immediately and tackled the bullying head-on.

Anyway, I was left behind… which is fine, since I’m worried about Rinko-san’s test results.

“You must be Tennouji-kun. Pleased to meet you. I’m Fuyuki Katsuya, Rinko’s father. Thank you for always looking after my daughter.”

“I-It’s an honor to meet you! I’m Tennouji Daiki! Actually, Rinko-san is the one who’s always helping me…!”

Damn it, my corporate slave instincts are in full swing.

If I had a business card I’d be handing it over right now.

“Haha, just as Rinko said—extremely polite and impressive. You wouldn’t think he’s a high schooler.”

“I-I suppose…”

Of course—I’m a thirty-something ex-systems engineer stuffed into this body. I was thoroughly drilled in etiquette for sales calls. People like him were our biggest clients. Thanks to that, we landed huge contracts…

“Ashiharabashi-sensei couldn’t stop praising you. She kept saying, ‘The one who saved Rinko’s life was Tennouji-kun.’”

“I’m honored…”

“And your injuries… are you alright?”

“Yes, sir—no fractures or internal damage. Just heavy bruising on my back.”

“You’re incredibly tough… I heard you fell down the stairs…”

I explained how I saved Rinko-san, and the bullying, everything. He listened with a grave expression.

“I see… You protected Rinko with every means at your disposal. My wife and I planned to thank you properly later, but allow me to say it now. Thank you—for saving Rinko. Thank you for keeping our daughter alive…”

He bowed so deeply it was practically a full salute.

“P-Please raise your head! I only did what any friend would!”

“No—risking your life because you’re ‘just friends’ is something very few people can do. Because of you, Rinko is alive right now. And you yourself could have died.”

“I’m standing here perfectly fine, sir…”

“Haha, true. I’m glad you came out unscathed as well. Ah—we’ll discuss your medical expenses and such later. For now, let’s wait for our daughter together.”

“I’d be honored to keep you company!”

The way he speaks, the way he carries himself—it’s clear Rinko-san’s father is an extraordinary person.

Her dignified bearing probably comes from him.

Rinko-san is currently getting an MRI. In the waiting area was her mother.

“Tennouji-kun~ I heard everything from Rinko-chan~ Thank you sooo much for protecting my little girl~♪ Nfufu~ You’re Rinko-chan’s prince, aren’t you~♪”

And then Mama enveloped me in a hug.

Holy—soft…

No, stop! I can’t let myself get intoxicated!! I have Rinko-san! I have Shii-chan! I have Mio-chan! I—I’m… I’m about to lose…

“Ara ara~? What’s wrong, Tennouji-kun~? Nfufu~ Hug~♪”

She’s not even doing it on purpose, which somehow makes it worse…

If I hugged her back right now the world would end…!!

“Mother, what exactly are you doing to Dai-kun?”

We’re doomed.

There’s no light in Rinko-san’s eyes anymore…

Somebody help…