When I reincarnated in the world of a gal game, I had memories of all the heroines being conquered, and it turned into a chaotic situation...

Today, on the first day of school, we had morning classes.

Those who made friends went to the cafeteria with their new friends, while those who couldn’t headed back to the dorms with damp pillows.

As for me, I was forcefully dragged up to the rooftop by Yui to have lunch.

“Riku-kun, are you looking forward to lunch?”

“Yeah….”

“Since Riku likes sweet and salty omelets, I made it for you. I remember back then, I clumsily asked you, ‘What’s your favorite food?’ while trying to make your bento.”

“Haha… yeah, that’s right,” I replied with a forced smile.

The sweet and salty omelet was Minato Riku’s favorite, and it left a deep impression on him when he ate it on the first day after arriving in Japan. To be honest, I liked it too, but I couldn’t bring myself to feel excited about it.

It was natural; I didn’t want to get involved much in the storyline, and there was an awkwardness. While I might have had some beautiful memories with Yui, all I could remember were the moments when she coldly said, “Don’t bother making me a bento.” It was causing me a sense of guilt.

“What’s wrong?” Yui asked.

Seemingly, my emotions were showing on my face, and Yui, having climbed the stairs, bent down to peer into my face.

“N-nothing, let’s go to the rooftop.”

As we both reached the top of the stairs and opened the door to the rooftop, we were greeted by the bright blue sky. Stepping outside, a slightly cool breeze brushed against our skin, making it a refreshing experience. The gentle spring sunshine was warm enough to make you want to nap just standing there.

Cherry blossom petals swirled in the air, and as I leaned over the edge to watch them fall, I was captivated by the cherry blossoms blooming throughout the vast campus.

Unintentionally, my mouth had fallen open, and I struggled to close it. Maybe I hesitated to express, “It’s beautiful.” Gazing at the breathtaking view from a high place, even if it was an ordinary scene, left me in awe.

When I raised my gaze a little, I could see a crowded cityscape in the distance. The school was situated on top of a hill, and the rooftop was the highest point around. Why did even the simplest of landscapes seem like a spectacular view when observed from a high place? It was a scenery that deepened the mystery, and I let out a sigh of admiration.

“What’s wrong, Riku?”

“Nothing, it’s just that the view is too beautiful,” I replied.

“Even though you’ve been to the rooftop many times, Riku, you’re so cute when you act so surprised,” Yui said with a rolling laugh. Her smile seemed to complement the rooftop’s view perfectly. It was a trite expression, but it fit well – like a scene from a youth anime film created solely to captivate people. To those who had never experienced a real youth, it had a charm that could torment them for days with a sense of frustration.

My heart raced. It beated quickly nonstop.

Yes, without a doubt, the heroines of the game I played with in my past life also existed in this reality. Her charm was overflowing, and it wasn’t practical not to be captivated by her.

“Come on, let’s eat,” Yui invited, patting the bench on the rooftop. I hesitantly took a seat next to her. As I did, the sweet fragrance of cherry blossoms brushed against my nose, and my heartbeat quickened even further.

“Today was the entrance ceremony, but weren’t you nervous, Riku?”

“No, not really. It was my second time, after all.”

“Aww~, I was nervous, though. That’s not fair,” Yui pouted.

Casual conversations like these were carried away by the wind one after the other. Words were spoken, heard, and the mere act of speaking and listening filled the air with a fresh, sweet, and tangy atmosphere.

Perhaps it was the liberating atmosphere of the rooftop that made it happen. My mood was lifted. So, when Yui leaned on me, I did the same, and our shoulders touched.

The touch of a delicate and soft girl’s body against mine was pleasant. I could feel her body warmth, and it was comforting. I was immersed in the sensation and felt as though I might melt. It was then that Yui offered me a piece of omelet with her chopsticks.

“Open your mouth, come on take a bite~”

I opened my mouth to receive it. There was no saltiness; instead, it had a cotton-candy-like sweetness to it.

Yui giggled and, as her touch on my shoulder warmed, I felt that the air itself had transformed into a sweet caramel-like atmosphere.

Yes, that’s right. Real, living people. A charming real-life girl. Despite my initial fear, maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to live this sweet life.

As I thought that, the door to the rooftop swung open.

“What are you two doing, Riku-kun?” The girl who entered should have been holding a sunflower on the rooftop, her smile should have matched the sunny scene. But right now, Wakana had a frozen smile on her face.

“And Yui-san too, what are you doing?”

The touch on my shoulder was about to turn icy, so I quickly moved away.

“What? What about it, Wakana?” Yui shot back.

I listened to their intense exchange.

Oh, I was mistaken. It wasn’t good at all. I didn’t want to get involved in this.

What should I do in this situation?

“Riku?”

“Riku-kun?”

It was still cold on the rooftop in early April.

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