The Villain Who Got Pinned Down Until He Ran Out Of Stamina ~ This Time I Raised The Protagonist's Affection Too Much And Everyone Fell For Me~

I couldn’t express my emotions well.

Whether happy, sad, or having fun… my face always remained expressionless.

“Hibari-san is always so stone-faced, isn’t she?”

“And her tone of voice is always the same…”

“No matter how beautiful and talented she is, without any reactions, it’s kind of… boring, you know?”

Since childhood, people had found me creepy, misunderstood me, and I had been isolated.

In that situation, I’d chosen to accept that “this is the kind of person I am, so it can’t be helped”. I just had to endure it.

After graduating from university. I became a maid, a profession where going about my duties expressionlessly and mechanically was acceptable.

And the person I served was:

“Hey, maid. Hurry up and prepare my meal.”

A young man who seemed to view me as nothing more than a tool.

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“Aaaaaaaaaaaah!!!”

“…”

Right, left, and then a full rotation… moving at high speed in various directions. Hibari and I were in the middle of riding a roller coaster. When I slightly opened my eyes to look at Hibari beside me, I saw that her face remained as expressionless as ever.

As the roller coaster accelerated again…

“Hygyaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”

I was far from being fine. I had been screaming from the beginning. I had no room to enjoy the scenery and just waited desperately for it to end.

“Hah, hah… H-how was it, Hibari… Was it fun…? Ugh…”

“Yuji-sama, you should rest for a while. I’ll go buy some drinks.”

“Th-thank you… very much…”

I, who had gotten motion sickness from the ride, was causing concern for Hibari, who was supposed to be the one enjoying herself.

How uncool of me… but I just couldn’t help getting motion sick…

“Yuji-sama, here’s some tea.”

“Thank you… gulp gulp… Ahh. I feel a little better now…”

“Are you not good with roller coasters?”

“I guess I’m bad with the spinning, intense movement types… I get sick easily.”

“Did you ride it despite knowing you wouldn’t handle it well?”

“Well, this is your first time at an amusement park, right? You need to try various attractions to find the ones you like. Don’t worry about me, just find what you enjoy.”

“…Thank you for your consideration. However, let’s choose an easier attraction next time.”

“Yes…”

Once again, I ended up being led by the dependable Hibari. While I might have looked like Kasajima Yuji on the outside, inside I was just a virgin young man with zero dating experience, so perhaps escorting a beauty was too much too soon for me. But since it was Hibari’s request… I was determined to make her say this was a good day!

After drinking about half the tea, my head finally began to clear.

“Hibari, I’ve recovered. I’ll definitely make sure you have fun at the next attraction!”

“The roller coaster was fun. It was very thrilling. By the way, Yuji-sama.”

“Hmm?”

“May I sit next to you?”

“Ah, yes…”

Hibari, who had been standing in front of me until now, modestly sat down next to me. Of course, Hibari needed a break too…

“Does Yuji-sama enjoy being with me?”

“Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?”

I wondered what had suddenly brought this on—asking if I enjoyed being with her. Was this a jab at me for showing such a pathetic side when I got motion sick?

“Yuji-sama is trying to make sure I have fun. But I… I always have a stone face.”

“Well, that’s true.”

I had never seen Hibari with any expression other than her poker face.

“But that can’t be helped, can it? After all, Hibari is the type who has difficulty expressing emotions, right?”

“Yes, but… being told so bluntly makes me a bit angry.”

“Why?! Everyone has flaws! In fact, someone without any would be either a weirdo or a pervert.”

Despite my words, Hibari seemed unsatisfied. She was probably feeling apologetic that despite my efforts to entertain her, no matter how much fun she had, her emotions never showed on her face.

I took a breath and spoke in a calm tone.

“It’s true that Hibari always has a straight face, making it hard to tell what she’s thinking.”

“That’s right. I’m sorry—”

“But if you tell me verbally that you’re having fun, that’s good enough, isn’t it?”

Hibari’s eyes widened in surprise. I continued speaking.

“Besides, I’m a fellow sufferer when it comes to appearance problems. Like at the café that morning, remember? People were saying behind our backs that I must have hired you with money just because my face looks scary.”

First impressions probably wouldn’t change in the future. I didn’t say that was wrong. People tended to judge based on appearances to some extent.

“That’s why, at that time, when Hibari said she enjoyed being with me, it made me incredibly happy.”

“I enjoy being with Yuji-sama.”

Even with her usual expressionless face, hearing those words from Hibari’s mouth after spending time together had made me happier than anything else. It wasn’t flattery, but her genuine feelings. I could sense that while she might have a good attitude, she didn’t tell lies.

“Even if my face remains scary, even if bad rumors that others arbitrarily decided spread about me, Hibari would think, ‘He’s not that kind of person,’ and stay with me, right? Similarly, even if Hibari maintains her expressionless face and seems distant, I know Hibari is a good person, so I stay with her.”

After clearing my throat with a cough, I continued,

“I’ve been rambling, but basically… I understand Hibari. Hibari understands me. So… as people who understand each other, let’s have a relationship without reservations or holding back!”

I forced a conclusion at the end. Having somehow wrapped up my speech, I smiled at her.

“… Yes, you’re right.”

—Ah, she smiled.

It wasn’t a full smile, but she smiled faintly. Somehow… it was moving…

“Yuji-sama has really changed, hasn’t he?”

“Huh?! Ah, um? You think so?”

“Until a short while ago, you only saw me as a tool.”

“…Are you sure you’re not imagining things?”

I was completely occupied with playing dumb at this unexpected question. I had completely forgotten to act as Kasajima Yuji. My true identity wasn’t revealed, was it…? I started to sweat nervously…

“Somehow, my stomach is starting to hurt… Sorry, Hibari. I need to go to the bathroom for a bit.”

“And just when we were having such a nice conversation.”

“I’m sorry for ruining everything!!”

Ruining both my stomach and the good atmosphere, I rushed to the bathroom.

Hibari, left alone on the bench, touched the matching keychain she had bought with Yuji and whispered.

“The current Yuji-sama really understands me… he’s such a kind person.”

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“Phew. I feel much better now…”

After relieving myself, my stomach pain had completely disappeared at the cost of the good atmosphere.

“Pull yourself together… I won’t show any more pathetic sides of myself.”

Just as I was thinking about going to a haunted house next and hurrying back to Hibari…

“Huh, Kasajima Yuji… why…”