The Story of How Beautiful Yandere Girls Started Getting Closer to Me, Saying They Want to Take Care of Me - Chapter 42-43

Chapter 42: It Might Be an Erotic Game

“Huh!?”

W-Wait a second. She won’t let go of me until I give in and rely on her!?

“Why… why would you do something like this!?”

I threw a pure question at Shirayuri-senpai. She responded firmly.

“Because Ritsu-san is clearly exhausted but refuses to rely on me for support!”

“…!”

As she spoke, Shirayuri-senpai tightened her hold on me. My face was buried deeper into her chest.

The last time she did something like this, it was only for a brief moment. But now, it was much longer. Thoughts about her ample chest started to creep into my mind, but I desperately pushed them away. She was being so kind to me—more than I deserved. Not asking for anything felt rude, so I tried to think of something I could request.

Oh, I know!

“Shirayuri-senpai. If that’s the case, may I postpone relying on you until later?”

“…Postpone?”

Shirayuri-senpai loosened her hold on me and tilted her head slightly, asking in confusion.

“Yes. If I truly feel overwhelmed and get sick, I’d like to take you up on your kindness then.”

“…So, in other words, if Ritsu-san were to overwork himself and fall ill, I would have permission to take care of you as I see fit?”

“That’s right.”

When I nodded, Shirayuri-senpai paused for a moment before responding.

“Given that I meet you on this rooftop almost daily, I’ll ensure you never reach such a point of exhaustion. But if it does happen, I’ll gladly take care of you as you’ve asked.”

“Thank you.”

The likelihood of that happening was low, but at least we came to an agreement. If I ever got sick, I’d rely on Shirayuri-senpai’s kindness. With that, we went back to enjoying lunch together as usual.

After School

Recently, I’d been working shifts almost daily, but today was my day off. I also had plans to hang out at Hiiragi’s place, as we’d arranged earlier. Now, we were in her room together.

“So, you said you found a game where I might actually stand a chance against you. Is that true?”

I’d casually mentioned during a previous visit, “Next time, I want to play something I can actually beat you at.” But honestly, I couldn’t think of any game where I’d have a shot against Hiiragi, a professional gamer.

When I voiced my doubts, Hiiragi, with her signature vivid blue hair and headphones around her neck, nodded calmly and said:

“Yeah. But there’s no way you’d beat me at FPS, fighting games, or racing games. So after some thought, I decided on a simulation game.”

“A simulation game? Like a strategy one?”

“That’s one type of simulation game, but the one I picked isn’t like that. It’s a romance game.”

“A romance game? How do we even compete in that?”

I’d never played or even seen a romance game, so I wasn’t sure how it worked. Curious, I asked, and Hiiragi explained.

“Romance games don’t have competitive modes, but we could race to see who wins over the characters first, or see who picks the better dialogue options to raise affection faster. That way, it wouldn’t rely on gaming skill, and it might be more fun.”

But then, she continued.

“That said, there’s one thing I need to apologize to you for.”

“Apologize? To me?”

I didn’t remember Hiiragi doing anything she’d need to apologize for, so her words left me confused.

Then, with her usual calm tone, she dropped a bombshell.

“I’m not totally sure, but… it might be an erotic.”

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Chapter 43: Instead

“Eh… E-Erotic!?”

I was unfamiliar with the term.

But hearing a word that clearly had a strong meaning, I couldn’t help but raise my voice.

Hiiragi nodded and said,

“Yeah. I don’t think it’s 18+ or anything like that, so it shouldn’t be too extreme, but it might have some elements of that sort.”

“Elements… like that…”

When the word erotic was brought up, I could guess what kind of elements she meant.

I understood, but…

“Hiiragi, you seem calm. Have you ever played a game like that?”

“No, I haven’t. In fact, this is the first time I even thought about playing a romance game like this.”

“Then why are you so calm about it?”

“Why, you ask? It’s strange to make a big fuss about erotic game when you’re in high school, don’t you think?”

“Eh!?”

Until now, I’d only played the specific game “THE・FPS” that Hiiragi had introduced to me.

I had no knowledge of other games, but… is it really normal for high school students to not make a big deal out of games like that?

As I pondered, Hiiragi spoke again.

“Actually, I think more guys like that sort of thing. Have you never played something like that, Sorakaze?”

“Of course not. As I’ve said before, I don’t have the time for that. In fact, because of that, some people have even told me they want to help support my lifestyle.”

“…You did mention that. So, what’s been going on with that person?”

“Nothing’s changed… if anything, they might be even more insistent about it now.”

Hinase, Shirayuri-senpai, and An…

For now, they’ve been holding back their overwhelming kindness, at least until I hit my breaking point. But if I ever do get to that point or fall ill…

That’s when everything could change drastically.

But for now, the final exams are still some time away.

And with the busiest period of my part-time job behind me, I’m only tired from working almost every day. But unlike the time during the midterms, when I had to juggle both studying for exams and my part-time job, it seems unlikely that I’d reach my limit or fall sick anytime soon.

As I thought this, Hiiragi looked at my face and said,

“If that’s the case, I think part of the reason you look a little more tired than before is because of that.”

“I feel a bit tired, but it’s not that bad. Does it really show on my face?”

“It does… Hey, do you remember what I told you before? How I agreed with your opinion about not wanting someone else to support your life, but also told you to take care of your health?”

I instantly recalled that moment in my mind—

“…So, that’s what it was… How did Sorakaze respond to that offer?”

“I refused, of course. I can’t trouble anyone with my issues.”

“…I see… Even if the other person doesn’t mind?”

“Of course. Even if the other person doesn’t mind, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a burden on them.”

“…I agree with you, Sorakaze.”

“…Right!?”

“…But you still need to be careful about your health, so make sure you look after yourself.”

I clearly remembered that conversation, and I nodded.

“Of course I remember. That’s why I’ve been trying to keep it in mind a little more since then—”

“A little isn’t enough.”

“…Huh?”

As I was confused by Hiiragi’s words, she continued.

“Sorakaze has always been on edge, so you need to relax more.”

Then, Hiiragi, who had been sitting on the floor, moved closer to me, kneeling and leaning toward me. Her expression darkened slightly as she closed the distance.

“H-Hiragi?”

I was taken aback by her sudden actions and tried to lean back as I sat.

However, the bed behind me stopped me from retreating any further.

Hiiragi, having closed the gap between us, spoke in her usual calm voice, but this time, I could sense an entirely different, almost seductive tone.

“Hey, Sorakaze. How about we do something together now… instead of playing an erotic game, something like what we would do in one?”