(Chastity Reversed) The Legitimate Wife War: How I, a Harem-Hater, Ended Up Creating an Ultra-Eccentric Harem with a Villainess, a Sadistic Beauty Teacher, a Scheming Classmate... etc.

But contrary to her words, her face was bright.

“Kurokawa-san is like a second family.”

“You could say that… we’ve been together since long ago, so it’s like a bad relationship?”

If Kurokawa-san heard that, one or two rebuttals would probably fly.

“So that’s why you two seem so familiar when you’re together.”

If she’s like family, I can understand Kurokawa-san’s actions during the fiancée vote even better.

She’d do anything to protect someone like a little sister.

“I feel like she lacks a bit of respect though… I’ve gotten slightly off topic, but what I wanted to say is, the reason I can find this taste delicious now is because I came to eat with you, Kyoya-san… that’s why.”

Sayaka-san’s cheeks were red, perhaps feeling a bit embarrassed.

“It feels a bit hot in this restaurant, doesn’t it? Could you lower the air conditioning?”

“I-I feel that way too.”

The female shop owner across the counter lowered the air conditioning with a wry smile.

Today’s Sayaka-san is troublesome because she occasionally says things like this.

My heart can’t take it.

But family, huh.

I want to let Kazari-san, Mio-nee, and the other fiancées eat this food too.

It’s too bad for just me to enjoy it alone.

Though I couldn’t look directly at the price.

I’ll work hard to earn money… yeah.

“Now then, shall we head to the next place? The destination is nearby.”

“Next?”

“Yes.”

We walked a bit through the streets of Ginza.

The limousine was apparently parked a bit ahead.

Today is a weekend, so there are quite a lot of people.

If I’m not nearby, we might get separated.

Right, so this can’t be helped.

So this isn’t at all because I don’t like being on the receiving end, or because I want to surprise her—it’s not related to such trivial reasons at all.

“Eh?”

So I took her hand from my side.

“I’d hate to get separated, you know?”

“Y-yes, that’s right.”

I thought she might dislike it, but for now she accepted it.

…Not just that, she squeezed my hand back tightly.

Sayaka-san’s hand is small, soft, and smooth.

I want to keep touching it forever.

“U-um, could you not squeeze squeeze it…? It’s embarrassing.”

Her cheeks slightly flushed red, Sayaka-san looked embarrassed.

Usually she has a composed face, but the gap is amazing.

I should have been the one who initiated it, yet I feel like I took an unexpected counterpunch.

“…Sweet.”

I heard a voice from behind somehow.

We turned around together but no one was there.

What was that?

“L-let’s go?”

“Y-yes.”

Led by Sayaka-san, we walked.

Everywhere were high-end brands.

Places I as a commoner would never visit.

“Do you have any preferences for clothes or anything?”

“Nah, not particularly.”

“I see. Then may I take charge?”

“If you can, please. Clothes are difficult for me.”

“I understand. Various styles and trends change. We also do brands as a business, though they’re for women. You can trust me a little, you know.”

“Sayaka-san, you do apparel too?!”

“Somewhat, yes.”

The business is too diversified.

I wonder how busy she usually is.

Yet she’s taking time for a date…

“Thank you for going on a date despite being busy.”

“It’s a break, and I also work hard partly so I can be next to Kyoya-san for dates like this. Rather, I want to say it—thank you for going on a date with me.”

“No, no…”

“No, no.”

Led by Sayaka-san, we entered various apparel stores.

With fabrics I’d never seen before, exuding luxury.

Everything had good wearing comfort.

I don’t know if they’re fashionable though.

“Was there anything you wanted?”

“Hmm, honestly everything was good… conversely, I’ll go with what Sayaka-san thinks suits me? I’ll buy that?”

I should be able to buy about one piece.

“Eh, even if I choose? Then I’ll pay too. W-wait just a moment, there are several other items I’d like you to try on.”

Saying that, after waiting a few minutes.

Sayaka-san brought many outfits together with the shop staff.

“Now let’s try them on.”

She was smiling.

Ahh, I see.

I thought while trying things on.

I apparently pushed Sayaka-san’s switch.

After that, I became a mannequin for over an hour.

Leaving it to her is dangerous—I learned that.

We returned to the limousine and headed to the next destination.

Did we shop for about two hours?

Even so…

“Was it really okay? Having you buy me so much.”

I ended up having mountains of clothes bought for me.

The price became something I’d never seen before.

“Yes, rather, thank you. I was able to spend money meaningfully.”

Why is Sayaka-san, who paid, smiling so happily?

“No, but I feel bad or…”

“I work and receive money partly because I want to make someone happy. I don’t have much use for it otherwise, so please accept it without reservation.”

Well, even so…

“Hmm, but I can’t just keep receiving, so if there’s anything I can do, please tell me, okay?”

Well, I don’t have a ton of money, so what I can do is limited when you think about it.

“…I’m the one who has already received from Kyoya-san more than I can ever repay.”

“Eh?”

“You saved me when I was struggling and suffering, when I thought I was alone. As a result, you also gave peace of mind to my parents’ hearts. So… right now I’m just returning a little of that favor from back then.”

…Saved her, huh.

But that was something I did on my own. The fact that it benefited Sayaka-san is just a result.

“So there’s no need to feel indebted anywhere…”

“The result is I was saved… that’s also a result. …Now, let’s go to the next place. My date isn’t finished yet. I said it like that earlier, but certainly this is partly repayment. But more than that, I’m also enjoying myself, you know? Are you enjoying yourself, Kyoya-san?”

That’s decided.

My body’s fatigue was removed, I ate delicious food, we talked about various things together, we went shopping.

“I’m having so much fun!”

There’s no way it wouldn’t be fun.

“I’m glad. Then, next.”

The date apparently isn’t over yet.

I wonder where she’ll take me next.