The Story of How Beautiful Yandere Girls Started Getting Closer to Me, Saying They Want to Take Care of Me

Chapter 19: A Woman’s House…?

“Sh…!?”

I couldn’t help but show a surprised reaction to the words released by Hiiragi.

…It was following the words “impure feelings.”

If it’s about that, then the meaning behind the current “Do you want to?” can only mean one thing.

However, since there’s no way Hiiragi would seriously say something like that, I immediately opened my mouth to respond.

“That was a joke, even I can tell that, but being told that while we’re pressed together for a moment made me freeze up… so, could you let me off the hook today?”

“A joke… yeah, you’re right… I didn’t really prepare for that today, so I’ll just let it go.”

Hiiragi, who had made those heart-stopping jokes countless times today, slowly pulled her body away from me, which she had been pressing close.

Then, she sat next to me and said,

“I think it was a bit too much for someone like Sorakaze, who’s never had a girlfriend before, so I’ll let you off with just this for today.”

“That’s one thing you didn’t have to add!”

While exchanging lighthearted banter, Hiiragi and I started playing a game together, sitting side by side for the first time.

As planned, we began with a 1v1 between me and Hiiragi.

I had been hit with so many heart-stopping jokes today and the unnecessary comment she made earlier, so I tried to take my frustration out by challenging Hiiragi to a match, but…

“Ugh…!”

“Looks like I win again.”

Hiiragi was unbelievably good at the game, even with a controller.

Today, I never once managed to beat her in a 1v1.

However…

“Sorakaze, you have a habit of attacking the enemy without checking your own health when they’re reloading or when they have an opening. You need to be careful of your health, too, if you want to win… Also, while watching your playstyle and the screen…”

Hiiragi gave me advice between matches.

Some of her tips felt like things she could only notice because she was sitting next to me, and thanks to them, I definitely improved throughout the day.

Afterward, Hiiragi and I spent some time playing 2v2s and battle royales online together.

Before I knew it, it was almost 7 PM.

I had walked with Hiiragi to the entrance of her house.

“Sorry for staying so late… It was my first time playing games next to someone, so I lost track of time.”

“I’ve told you a few times, but since my parents aren’t living together, there’s no need to worry about time. Besides… this was my first time playing games next to someone, too, and it was fun.”

“I see… well, I’m glad.”

Hiiragi can sometimes be hard to read in terms of her expression and voice, but if she had fun, that was the most important thing.

“Well then, see you next time, Hiiragi.”

I said this and turned my back to Hiiragi, reaching for the doorknob…

“Wait, Sorakaze.”

Just as I was about to leave, Hiiragi called out to stop me.

“What’s wrong?”

When I turned around and asked, Hiiragi opened her mouth to say,

“Let’s play games together again at my house.”

“Yeah, of course. I can’t end it with just losing to you, after all.”

However, I added,

“For now, it looks like I can’t beat you in ‘THE·FPS,’ but next time, I want to play a different game and try my hand at that.”

“Since we’re playing at home, that sounds good. What kind of game do you have in mind?”

“Well… something I might actually have a chance of winning at against you.”

“…I don’t know if such a game exists, but I’ll look for one.”

“I’d appreciate it if you could at least give me some hope as someone who really wants to win against you once, but…”

Well, if she was going to look, that would be fine.

“Well then, see you next time, Hiiragi.”

“Yeah, see you, Sorakaze.”

I turned my back on Hiiragi and faced the door.

This time, I grasped the doorknob and opened the door, stepping outside and heading home.

“Today… was really fun.”

I wasn’t sure when I’d be able to visit Hiiragi’s house again, with my part-time job and her schedule, but…

I was already looking forward to the next time.

As I was thinking about this and walking home…

“Onii-chan! It’s already past 7, and I told you to rest your body, but you went to work again today just like yesterday!?”

My little sister, An, was standing at the entrance waiting for me with an angry look.

But I immediately opened my mouth to clear up the misunderstanding.

“Wait. I didn’t go to work today. I was hanging out with a friend.”

“A friend? Oh, so that’s what happened! I was worrying for nothing!”

An, looking relieved.

With that, there was no reason for her to be angry anymore, so I took off my shoes and stepped inside, relieved that the misunderstanding was cleared up.

Then, as I passed by An…

“…Huh?”

An raised her voice in confusion.

“An? What’s wrong?”

When I turned around to ask, An spoke, visibly flustered.

“From you… I smell flowers. Did you go to a shopping mall or something today?”

“Flowers…? Oh.”

For a moment, I didn’t understand what she meant…

But as I realized what she was getting at, I answered her question.

“Yeah, I went to a classmate’s house today. That must be the smell from there.”

Since there was no reason to hide anything from An, I gave her an honest and straightforward answer…

“A woman’s house…?”