The Person I Met On The Internet Turned Out to be a Super Popular Yandere Vtuber - Chapter 22

“Mmm… Asahi-chan?”

“Yes, yes, you’re sleepy~”

“Shan-shan… eheh~”

“Am I a panda or something?”

It’s already quite late at night.

Until just a moment ago, I had been keeping up with the women who were still drinking heavily from dinner. Both my father and I were exhausted.

Of course, my mother is the root of all the trouble, but I was also surprised to find out that Shiori is quite the drinker. She never drank before, so it was unexpected.

“……………”

I brought the drunk Shiori to the room. Naturally, she was going to stay here tonight.

I never thought a day would come when someone other than family would sleep over in this room—my own room that I used to use.

“But maybe not being too nervous is because she’s staying in her own room.”

So it just feels like the sleeping arrangement has changed.

Feeling grateful that the room is clean and ready for her to return anytime, I lay Shiori down on the bed.

Totally dazed, she curls up with my pillow, hugging it tightly to her chest, and smiles with a grin.

“…The moon is beautiful.”

I moved closer to the window and looked up at the night sky.

A night sky that you wouldn’t usually look up at unless you make an effort… The clear, starry sky is so beautiful that it makes you want to look at it for as long as time allows.

“Asahi-san…?”

“Huh?”

With a clearer voice than before, I turned around.

Though her face is still red, Shiori is holding the pillow tightly and staring at me intently.

“Did I wake you?”

“No, I was somewhat aware already.”

“Oh…?”

“……………”

Wait, so she had that strange expression while still being conscious?

I felt it would be best not to pursue this further, so I didn’t say anything and just sat down on the bed beside her.

“I… drank quite a bit.”

“You drink a lot, huh?”

“I don’t usually drink, but I thought it would be okay to let loose a bit in situations like this.”

“Your mother seemed to have a lot of fun. Well, both Dad and I kept laughing at her.”

“I’m glad if I’ve made a good impression on Asahi-san’s parents!”

Saying this with a smile, Shiori reached out her arms.

Before I knew it, she had embraced me with all her strength and then pushed me down on the bed, taking control.

Rather than being surprised by the sudden move, I felt overwhelmed, as if my thoughts were left behind.

“Shiori-san…?”

“……………”

Shiori, looking down at me, still has a red face.

I understand it’s not embarrassment but from the alcohol… Even so, I couldn’t ignore how I felt as a man in this situation.

After a while of us staring at each other in silence, Shiori’s slowly moving lips formed words.

“…Asahi-san, I love you.”

“…”

“I want to kiss you.”

“Wait—”

Before I could even react, her face came down to mine.

“Mmm…”

Our lips touched… I experienced a kiss.

Mixed with the pleasant scent of Shiori, there was a hint of alcohol, but Shiori’s sweet scent was much stronger.

Shiori licked my lips, which had stopped moving, but then she quickly fell asleep.

“……………”

Shiori, sleeping soundly on top of me, fully relaxed, while I’m left trying to process what just happened… What was that kiss… and why did she lick me?

“Eh… eh…?”

I was kissed… by Shiori!?

I’m sure my face looks shocked in a good way right now.

My body becomes hot instantly, but the heat on my cheeks is something else entirely.

While I feel a bit resentful toward Shiori, who sleeps soundly and comfortably, I just want to calm down and shift my body position.

When I turn, we end up facing each other, and I can’t take my eyes off Shiori’s face… I can’t look away from her lips.

“That was… a kiss, right?”

A kiss… I shared it with Shiori.

Even though my mind was foggy before, once I acknowledged this fact, it was all I could think about.

She fell asleep in my arms, but after what happened, it’s impossible not to be aware of it.

“…I really like her.”

My feelings for Shiori, which I’ve had for a long time, have now become clear.

How should I face her starting tomorrow?

Well, if things go as they have, Shiori will probably forget this by tomorrow, and I’ll end up feeling embarrassed while Shiori tilts her head in confusion… That’s what I thought.

“I like you too.”

“!?”

“I’ve liked you, Asahi-san, since I interacted with you as Gonzalez. I’ve liked you all along.”

“Shiori-san…”

I thought she was asleep, but she was awake.

Her eyes wide open, she looked directly at me, completely sober.

“I won’t let things be ambiguous after something like that. I kissed you, and I’m not going to let alcohol make us push it to the next day… I kissed you to settle things.”

“Um…”

“I like you, Asahi-san.”

This… Ah, I really can’t win against Shiori.

On one hand, I wonder if there’s such a way to express feelings, but on the other hand, since we were already so close, maybe this is just how it is.

“I won’t let you go… I’ve captured you. I’m ready to spend my whole life with you. If you reject me, I’ll force you to change your mind— that’s how I’m approaching you now.”

“…Isn’t that a bit too bold?”

“Even I’m surprised… But I think being this bold is better for life. After all, this result is because of you being beside me now.”

“……………”

Really… I really can’t win against this person.

I have many thoughts in my mind… But right now, I’ll just respond with these words—after all, if we’re going to be together from now on, we’ll have endless time to talk.

“I like you too, Shiori-san… I love you.”

“…Yeah!”

And so, we shared our feelings with each other.