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~

It was the morning when summer vacation ended and school resumed today.

Though my body felt somewhat sluggish at the thought of school beginning… I wasn’t feeling depressed.

Because—

‘Let’s hang out again after summer break!’

‘Let’s talk again!’

During the days that had occurred during summer vacation, by continuing to interact with members who always drew attention in class like Yuito, Mahiro, and Riina… amazingly, the misunderstandings arising from my intimidating appearance were beginning to be resolved.

In the game, being involved with the protagonist and the beautiful sisters had led to a bad end where I got pinned down and beaten until my stamina ran out… but this time, with different content, a major change was occurring.

“Could it be that being with Yuito, Mahiro, and Riina won’t lead to a bad end…?”

After all, the bad ending was just something that happened in the game.

This was now the real world. And my own life.

Whether being together was fun or not fun…

Maybe it was okay to make such simple judgments when interacting with people.

Maybe I didn’t need to worry about positions like being a villain.

Getting pinned down and beaten until my stamina ran out—

“Well, anyway, being able to live a peaceful daily life would be a good thing~”

Thinking such thoughts, I changed into my uniform, opened the door, and entered the living room.

At the same time as a pleasant aroma passed through my nose, what entered my sight was Hibari, wrapped in a maid outfit with short black hair, preparing breakfast for me.

This had become daily life now, and I thought that my day couldn’t begin without seeing Hibari making breakfast.

Though I had never seen Hibari in the game, I was glad I could meet her like this.

“Good morning, Hibari. Thanks for making breakfast again today.”

When I made that brief comment, her eyes met mine as I tried to sit in a chair.

“Yuji-sama. Could you help me plate the food?”

“Hm? That’s unusual?”

Hibari always efficiently cooked and plated the food herself while I would sit and wait.

“Is it… strange for me to be different from usual?”

Hibari, who let that slip quietly, was… looking at me somewhat nervously.

“I was a bit surprised, but it’s not strange at all. If Hibari is relying on me, of course I’ll help.”

I rolled up my sleeves and stood beside her in the kitchen.

After plating breakfast and lunch boxes while making light conversation, we sat at the dining table.

This morning’s menu was bacon and egg pasta.

It became even more delicious when I added my preferred amounts of black pepper, olive oil, powdered cheese, and other seasonings that Hibari had set out for flavor variation.

“Hibari’s cooking is delicious today too~”

Saying this, I put the second, third, and successive bites into my mouth. The beautifully plated pasta disappeared in no time, and I went for seconds. Even with seconds, my eating pace didn’t change.

“Yuji-sama has a satisfying way of eating today as well.”

“Yeah, because Hibari’s cooking is too delicious.”

Though eating Hibari’s exquisite cooking was becoming daily life… this definitely wasn’t normal, but rather something happy.

If I lived alone, I would have gotten lazy about cooking and ended up eating things like bread with something randomly spread on it or stuff I could just microwave.

Eating meals with someone was somehow comforting and fun.

But it wasn’t just anyone… it was fun because it was Hibari.

“By the way, Hibari. Thanks again for the present. I’ll treasure the osmanthus necklace you gave me.”

A silver necklace scattered with designs of osmanthus flower petals that sparkled in gold.

Hibari had said she wasn’t confident in choosing presents, but… from my perspective having received it, I thought it showed incredible taste.

“I’m glad you liked it. I chose it thinking it was appropriate as an accessory for me to give to Yuji-sama.”

“I see.”

Did that mean she seriously chose it while thinking of me? That made me even happier!

“I’ll also treasure the earrings I received from Yuji-sama.”

Hibari said this while looking at my face.

What I had given Hibari as a present were earrings with a floral pattern design.

Though it was a simple design, I thought the simplicity would match Hibari’s beautiful appearance, so I’d chosen them.

It seemed Hibari liked them too, which was good.

The morning time spent chatting came to an appropriate end. After washing the dishes we had finished eating cleanly together, we headed to the entrance.

Because school was starting for me today.

“School is starting for Yuji-sama today.”

While I was putting on my shoes, Hibari behind me said this.

“That’s right. School starts today. It’s unfortunate that summer vacation ended, but… well, I don’t dislike school starting itself.”

After all, my misunderstandings were being resolved—

“I… dislike it… Because I can’t be beside you the most.”

“Eh?”

…Dislike?

I didn’t understand the meaning of those words. Moreover, the latter half was said in such a faint voice that I couldn’t hear what she was saying, but… when I turned around, there was Hibari with her gaze directed slightly downward.

When I stared at her, Hibari met my gaze.

“Yuji-sama. If I… asked you to skip school today, would you skip for me?”

“… Hibari?”

After hearing those unexpected words, a brief pause came before I answered Hibari’s question by calling her name.

The Hibari reflected in my vision was the same as always. Her usual calm tone with an expressionless, cool demeanor.

But something was different…?

“…”

Stare. Hibari’s direct gaze was concentrated on me.

Hibari didn’t take her eyes off me, as if my next words were important.

“I-if Hibari is feeling unwell somewhere, I’d skip?”

“…”

When I said that, Hibari furrowed her brows as if displeased.

It seemed that was an unnecessary comment.

“I’m in perfect condition. So much so that I’m making selfish requests.”

“Perfect condition selfishness, huh. I think that’s fine too.”

“Yes. Therefore, I won’t stop. Please be prepared, okay?”

“O-oh?”

Did she just make some kind of declaration of war?

To me tilting my head, Hibari continued speaking.

“That earlier selfish request would indeed be troublesome, wouldn’t it? I’ll give up on having Yuji-sama skip school. However… I’d be happy if you came home early today.”

Having finished saying that, Hibari smiled softly.

She smiled… hm? She smiled!?

I was late to notice because it was such a natural smile, but Hibari had just smiled!

No, smiling was a good thing! I didn’t need to react so excessively.

Though Hibari usually had a serious, expressionless face most of the time, she did smile properly!

But Hibari… had been smiling a lot more recently.

Was that because she was in front of me, or—

“Yuji-sama?”

“Ah, no… it’s nothing! I-I understand. I’ll come straight home after school ends today.”

When I said that… Hibari smiled, raising the corners of her mouth slightly.

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“Well then, I’m off!”