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

Kansai Guy Looks Back.

New Year’s Eve, Tennouji Household.

The big year-end cleaning was finally done, and I’d just collapsed on the couch when the doorbell rang.

Had to be the osechi. A ridiculously luxurious lacquered box arrived… Mom had said she’d be home for New Year’s, but how much did she splurge on this thing? Between this and the crab she sent earlier, she was going overboard. I was almost scared to open it, so I just shoved the whole box into the fridge. I’ll look when Mom gets here… if she actually comes home, that is.

My phone kept buzzing the whole time.

Rin: Dai-kun ♡

Thank you sooooo much for everything this year. Let’s be even more lovey-dovey next year, okay? ♡

Daiki: Rinko. I’m the one who should be thanking you.

Let’s go on tons of dates next year too. Spring outfits, summer outfits, autumn outfits…

So many things I wanna dye in your colors. Accessories too, maybe?

Rin: Accessories? Like earrings? I’m okay with it ♡ A little scary, but… if Dai-kun wants it… ♡

Daiki: Nah, necklace or something? No piercings.

Rin: Phew… I’m actually terrified of piercings. Especially since that guy said he wanted tongue piercings…

Daiki: Forget that trash ever existed. I’ll dye you with clothes instead.

Rin: Yes! Dye me ♡ Dye me completely, my husband ♡

Man… Rinko is just too cute. I can feel how hopelessly attached she is. This is the real her. The cool, untouchable ice-queen Rinko from the beginning of the story has completely collapsed into a melted puddle the moment we’re alone in DMs.

Rinko, Shi-chan, Mio-chan…

For some reason I died in my previous life, reincarnated as Tennouji Daiki, and it’s already been three months. Only three months, but the year is about to turn. Those three months were absurdly intense.

It all started when Shi-chan was getting hassled by delinquents. I saved her, and instead of living the shitty NTR-filled life the original Tennouji Daiki was supposed to have, I met all three heroines from Netorase no Hazama the normal way, solved each of their problems, got permission to date them from Shi-chan’s mom and Mio and Rinko’s parents, and spent three ridiculously happy months dating them.

si-na: Dai-chaaan ♡ Tomorrow let’s all four of us go hatsumoude!

Daiki: Sounds good. Wanna hang out at my place afterward?

si-na: Yes yes! Your house is the comfiest ♪

Shi-chan. Natsume Shina. The blonde gyaru I turned into a black-haired landmine girl from the very first day. She was suffering because of her family situation, so I literally stormed her house… looking back, that was insane. But her mom ended up approving of me, Shi-chan treats my place like her second home, and she’s an adorable spoiled baby no matter where we are. Black hair, landmine fashion… she’s probably the heroine who strayed farthest from the original, but her core personality never changed. My first-ever girlfriend, pure and bright. I hope next year she keeps shining that innocent smile at me.

miomio: Daiki-kun! Thank you soooo much for this year!

I’m really looking forward to our New Year’s date ♡

Daiki: Mio-chan, thank you too.

I’m nervous because I have to pick your underwear…

miomio: Ehehe ♡ Getting my clothes and lingerie chosen by Daiki-kun is gonna be so much fun!

Momotani-kun and the others will be there so I’ll be a little shy, but I’m gonna cling to you a lot ♡

Daiki: Go ahead and cling all you want.

miomio: Yay! Clinging incoming ♡

Mio-chan. Akitani Mio. Her trauma isn’t completely gone, but she’s finally free from Imamiya’s curse. She never said it outright, but having to wake him up every morning and make his lunch must’ve been hell. And that bastard cancelled on her the day of, then threw the bento away? Unforgivable. We started dating in the middle of that mess, but now she spoils me rotten every day with the legendary Akitani bentos. She even changed her hairstyle to soft waves. She gives me everything; I wanna give everything back. I hope we stay like this forever.

Rin: Dai-kun ♪

Daiki: What’s up, princess?

Rin: Muu… call me Rinko or I’ll be mad.

Daiki: Rinko~

Rin: Here ♪

Fuyuki Rinko. Where did the kuudere go? In text she’s pure dere-dere. She wasn’t like this at first, but the moment we started dating she flipped completely. Honestly? She’s so cute it’s lethal. “Husband” attacks out of nowhere; I can never let my guard down. In messages alone she might be even more clingy than Shi-chan. The turning point was the bullying incident, almost getting murdered by the Tsuruhashi sisters, and then bonding over novels. Having a girlfriend who shares your hobbies is the best. She’s probably the one who deviated most from the original: wolf cut, red-rimmed glasses, straight into my strike zone. I’m gonna spoil her rotten next year too.

At the same time, what I’m worried about for next year is the third semester.

In the original Netorase no Hazama, that was Tennouji’s turn. Meaning the NTR guy shows up.

Since I am Tennouji, I’m safe, but after living here three months I’ve realized something: heroine events and flags have been appearing, and I’ve apparently chosen every correct option so far. That’s why I’m dating all three, got their first times, and reached the dream harem end where they smile brighter than they ever did in the original story.

“So… who the hell is gonna be my enemy?”

Imamiya? Nah, he’s already sunk. He’s not even a threat anymore.

Then who’s going to play the “Tennouji” role—the stealer?

I have no idea.

I don’t know what kind of bastard is going to target Shi-chan, Mio-chan, and Rinko, or what I’m supposed to do when he appears.

But I’ve fought the original Tennouji for nearly a thousand hours, and I know exactly how I would crush him if I were in his place. Plus, I highly doubt a cheat-spec monster like the original protagonist would ever show up in the NTR role. Overconfidence is bad, sure, but I’m armed with game knowledge and Tennouji’s lightning-fast brain. I’m not handing any of them over. Those girls are my treasure.

The heroines the original me could never, ever make happy…

For some reason they’re now smiling brighter than they ever did in the game, right next to the worst villain in the story, Tennouji Daiki.

Those smiles are priceless.

Our hearts and bodies became one; the nights we spent together are my greatest memories.

You think I’d just let someone take that away?

“Well, I dunno if the stealer is really coming or not… but until then, I’m gonna flirt with my heroines all I want. Bring it, Netorase world. If the devs are gods watching from above, just you watch, I’m gonna make you choke on your own script. I’m not dancing to your tune!”

I looked up at the ceiling and declared war to nobody in particular.

(Though honestly, I’d rather the guy never showed up…)

But this is Netorase no Hazama we’re talking about. The gods here are heartless bastards. He’ll come. I’m as ready as I can be. For now… I’ll wait and see.

miomio: Daiki-kun, are you free on the 2nd? Mom says please come over…

Daiki: Totally free. O-Oh man… I’m nervous.

miomio: It’ll be fine! Mom keeps saying really good things about you!

I’ll tell her it’s a yes!

Daiki: Roger that. Please give your parents my Happy New Year too.

Rin: Dai-kun, are you free on the 3rd? Dad and Mom want you to come over…

I get to see you tomorrow, but the 1st is empty and I’m already lonely… I’m lonely right now too…

Daiki: Free. I’ll come over. I’m lonely too.

Rin: Really…? I can’t live without you, Dai-kun…

Daiki: I’ll always be by your side, don’t worry.

Rin: Okay! I love you so much, Dai-kun ♡

Right now the parents of the Akitani and Fuyuki families scare me way more than any future NTR bastard… They’re not people you want to anger. Also, Rinko might actually fall into yandere withdrawal over winter break alone, which is terrifying in its own way.

si-na: Dai-chaaan! I get to spend New Year’s Eve with Mama! Thank you so so much! Chu!

Shi-chan is my healing… truly.

si-na: Oh! Mama says she wants to talk with you again! When works? I already heard Mio-chan and Rin-chan’s dates, so… how about the 4th?

Daiki: The 4th works.

For some reason the new year is starting with a full schedule of terrifying appointments.

Healing exists… it really does… but I’m about to be surrounded by scary people, so I don’t have the luxury to enjoy it.

A cold shiver ran down my spine and I trembled.

Bring it on, 20XX.

I’m ready.