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

A Kansai Boy Takes a Proper Day Off.

The day after we talked things out at Rinko-san’s place, I took the day off school—Ashiharabashi-sensei had practically ordered me to rest—so I was lounging around at home. I’d been running nonstop because of everything with Rinko-san. Come to think of it, weekends were usually spent going out with Shi-chan and Mio-chan, or holding study sessions with everyone. I don’t think I’d had a proper lazy day in ages. Not the empty, soul-crushing kind of holiday you get after a Death March at work—no, this was the deeply fulfilling kind. Still, a full day off like this felt like a rare luxury.

“Yeah, sure. Crab and scallops would be great, but could you send some napa cabbage too? I wanna do hot pot.”

‘Shall I throw in some green onions as well? Potatoes? Carrots?’

“Nah, you’re coming home for New Year’s anyway, right? If you send too much now, I won’t have anywhere to put it.”

‘You’re cooking for yourself, aren’t you? You use carrots and potatoes all the time. I’ll send onions too! If there’s extra, just give some to your girlfriend. Oh—hot pot needs fish, doesn’t it? I’ll send keiji salmon!’

“No, no, salmon doesn’t go in crab hot pot. I don’t need scallops either. And keiji is crazy expensive—I really don’t need it. Just crab and vegetables is honestly perfect. We’re doing it for Christmas, so please make sure it arrives before then.”

‘You don’t have to hold back with your mom, you know? Oh, and you’re not short on money, are you? Don’t go shaking people down just because you’re broke!’

“I’m not doing anything like that! I’m fine for cash, and the apartment’s spotless. My girlfriend comes over a lot, after all.”

‘You’d better not lay a hand on her too easily, understand? If you get her pregnant, what then!?’

“I haven’t! That’s enough. I wanna relax, so I’m hanging up.”

‘Take care of yourself, okay!? I’m really looking forward to seeing you over New Year’s—tell your girlfriends I said hi!’

“Yeah, yeah, I’ll pass it along. See ya.”

…That was exhausting. Phone calls with Mom always wear me out by the end. Not that I mind—she worries because she loves me. Ever since I was reborn into this family, my relationship with both my parents has been genuinely good. Still, they’re constantly trying to mail me something. Carrots, potatoes, onions—that’s standard fare. Then there’s the insanely pricey keiji salmon or bafun uni… and this time, crab. How much stuff do they want to send their son? Well, I did start it by calling them… They sent me tons of things in my previous life too. This round is all crab. Fine by me—we’ll all enjoy it together.

Anyway, I was hoping to spend the day in peace, but the one keeping me in a constant state of pleasant shock… is Rinko-san.

Rinko: da~i-kun ♡

Daiki: Rinko-san, what’s up?

Rinko: Nothing in particular, I just really wanted to message Daiki-kun ♡

This didn’t even feel like the same Rinko-san anymore. I half-suspected Kozue had borrowed her phone and was messing with me.

A week ago her messages still looked like this:

Rinko: Are you ready for the next science test? You’re not great at science, are you, Tennouji-kun?

Rinko: Good work today. How did it go? I did pretty well.

And now…

Rinko: I can’t wait for our weekend date ♡ I wish Saturday would hurry up and get here~

Daiki: I’m super excited too. I’m looking forward to the movie, but honestly I’m even more excited to see what outfit you pick.

Rinko: Do whatever you like with me! No matter what you choose, I’ll wear it happily because it’s from Daiki-kun ♡

Rinko-san has completely shattered her original character. Nearly every single message comes with a heart. Even when she started dating Imamiya in the source material, she was never this dere. Just a few days ago she was still sending cool, composed texts… so why the sudden transformation? By the way, once I told Mio-chan and the others we were officially dating, Shi-chan finally made the group chat.

“大ちゃんファミリー♡”

Da-chan’s Family ♡

What even is that name. Everything is drowning in hearts now. And “my family,” huh… I guess that’s what we’ll become someday. The heroines I begged to save me for nearly a thousand hours in my past life as a net-hazed corporate slave… My greatest wish has come true because I was reborn.

si-na: This means A-shi, Mio-chan, and Rin-chan are all officially Da-chan’s girlfriends now ♡

miomio: Yay! From now on we’re all Daiki-kun’s girlfriends together!

Rin: I only just started dating him, but… pleased to be here.

miomio: None of us have been dating him that long! Nice to meet you too~!

Rin: This’ll be convenient whenever we all get together. Perfect for planning the next hot pot party too.

You’ve probably noticed already, but in the group chat, Rinko-san is back to her usual cool-headed self.

Rin: Your mom’s sending crab, right? I’m so looking forward to it! I’ll peel the meat and feed it to you—say “ahh” ♡

Daiki: Then you won’t get to eat any. Oh—should I feed you instead?

Rin: Rinko

Daiki: Hm?

Rin: I want you to call me Rinko.

Daiki: Eh, really? Just Rinko? That feels a little… intimidating…

Rin: …Is that no good?

Her demands are on another level!! Shi-chan, Mio-chan… and now only Rinko-san wants to be called by her first name without honorifics. Well… fine, but why?

Rin: Being called just Rinko makes me feel like I really belong to Daiki-kun…

Daiki: You’re already my girlfriend, Rinko-san.

Rin: Rinko!!!

Daiki: Rinko. You’re my girlfriend, so you’re already mine.

I figured if I kept saying “Rinko-san,” she’d correct me forever—and I’d probably end up with yandere trauma. We’ve only been dating one day, but I’ve watched her for hundreds of hours in the game long before that. I can kind of tell where her breaking point is. Still… I never expected her to go this full dere. It’s adorable, though. In the original story, Tennouji probably found even these cute requests annoying. How could anyone think a girlfriend this precious is a hassle? It’s unthinkable. Rinko… she hasn’t replied in a while. Is something wrong?

Rin: Sorry. I was writhing in happiness.

Daiki: Cute.

Rin: M-Mou! Stop, it’s embarrassing!

Daiki: But you are cute.

Rin: Cute? I’m cute? Ehehe… being told that by Daiki-kun makes me so happy ♡

She’s too cute. Meanwhile, in the group chat:

Rin: Pay attention in class. The bell’s about to ring, isn’t it?

miomio: Yesss~

si-na: Ehh!? I wanna talk more~! It’s boring without Rin-chan and Da-chan!

Daiki: Rinko and I got permission to skip, so no choice.

si-na: Rinko!? Waa! Waa! He dropped the honorific!?

miomio: Fwaa~ Rin-chan’s amazing… Maybe I should ask him to call me just Mio too~?

Daiki: Mio. Class is starting soon. Wrapping this up.

si-na: Mio-chan’s squirming in her seat lol

Daiki: Shina. Time’s up.

si-na: A-shi’s fine staying Shi-chan! Later! Good luck in English!

Shi-chan’s okay staying Shi-chan… thank goodness… I was worried about Mio-chan too…

Rin: I wanted to be the only one called without honorifics…

Daiki: I think Mio-chan’s fine as is. It’s just you, Rinko.

Rin: Fufufu ♡ I’m so happy ♡ Da~i-kun!

Daiki: Rinko~

Rin: Yes, darling♪

I spat out my tea again. Damn it! She’s throwing me completely off— this level of cute is dangerous!!! This isn’t kuudere anymore!! She’s pure, unfiltered dere!

Rin: Oh, right! About our date on Saturday… is it okay if I stay over at your place that night?

It’s here…! In the game, whenever you dated a heroine, the night always ended with a sleepover and “a fun evening.” Since she wants it, refusing would be wrong… and honestly, I’m not exactly opposed. Far from it. I want it too. I’m a guy, after all.

Daiki: Sure. That’s fine with me. I’ll get everything ready.

Rin: Yay! Thank you so much, Daiki-kun. But… I might get scared and say I changed my mind…

Daiki: I’d never force you. It’s completely up to how you feel that day and what your body tells you. Even if we don’t do anything, I won’t dislike you or abandon you. Just sleeping next to you would make me happy.

Rin: Daiki-kun… No, I definitely want to. I want to be loved like Shina and Mio. I want you to make both my body and heart completely yours.

Daiki: Got it, Rinko. Let’s make each other happy that day.

Rin: Yeah ♡ You’re so kind, Daiki-kun. I end up loving you more and more ♡

And so I spent a lazy afternoon exchanging messages with Rinko. After a while she said she had to study—probably being considerate. She really is adorable, but also such a mature, wonderful girlfriend.