When I Woke Up, I Seemed to Have Become the Villain in an Erotic Game I Was Hooked On, But the Route for This Character Is Nothing but Death Flags? - Episode 2: The Worst-Case Scenario

Episode 2: The Worst-Case Scenario

As expected of the Saijou family, the morning bath was held in a bathroom so vast it felt like a public bathhouse. After enjoying the luxurious soak, I dressed in the underwear and uniform prepared by the housemaid and joined the family for breakfast.

The Saijo family consisted of just three members: my parents, me, and the eldest son.

This setup isn’t particularly unusual in modern times, but ironically, it’s this very structure that contributes to Yuya Saijo’s mental torment. This was part of the character’s background in the game, and the memories flooding into me from Yuuya’s perspective confirmed it to be true.

The primary cause of his suffering was the immense pressure of being the sole heir to the Saijou family.

Despite still being a minor—a mere child—Yuya had been burdened with the overwhelming responsibility of carrying the Saijo legacy on his small shoulders.

He was not allowed to show any weakness. To meet the expectations of the adults around him, Yuuya had to be perfect in everything he did.

As a result, his personality became twisted. However, his desire not to disappoint others stemmed from a pure-hearted sincerity. Even as his personality grew warped, the core of his being remained uncorrupted.

That’s why, in Yuya’s route, there were endings where he was killed by the heroine or the protagonist, as well as a self-destruction route where he committed suicide after being consumed by guilt and a fleeting sense of satisfaction from consummating a one-sided relationship with a heroine.

Perhaps he couldn’t bear the character he created to protect himself from breaking apart—a tragic figure who was both a perpetrator and a victim in this story.

In the end, Yuya was undoubtedly a despicable person, but he was a villain who couldn’t fully commit to being vile.

Of course, many of the deeds he committed in the game were unforgivable. I don’t think he deserves salvation, and it’s safe to say he brought his fate upon himself.

That said, if I’m to survive this, I must avoid committing the heinous acts Yuya carried out in the game. Instead, I need to aim for the position of a hated, yet ultimately harmless villain who merely annoys others.

Trying to suddenly act like a good person would be too suspicious. More importantly, it risks deviating from the game’s original flow, which could have far-reaching consequences.

If the game’s events and developments start to change, the knowledge I have of this world—the only advantage I possess—could become entirely useless.

That is a worst-case scenario I must avoid at all costs.

Because I know what lies ahead, I can use that knowledge to navigate this world safely. To prioritize survival above all else, I must maintain the façade of the villain while avoiding irreversible events or actions. That’s the only path I see to making it through this world alive.