Volume 5 - CH 48

Miyamura Towa Retorts

“I’m sorry……., Emi’s still not done yet…….”

“I see……”

The next day, I visited the Sasaki household but I was worried since I hadn’t seen Emi at all lately. However, what awaited me was Emi’s Mama’s apologetic reply.

[[I’m soooooooo sorryyyyyyy, I was so excited I couldn’t sleep at all last niiiiight.]]

“Don’t you think you should stop shouting like that?”

“Haha……., that does sound like Emi.”

I’m already familiar with Emi’s tendency to scream so I could only smile bitterly at her mom.

I’m also kinda curious whether Emi’s Mama really wants to correct her daughter’s behavior though.

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“You don’t have to wait for her and go on ahead you know.”

[[I’ll be down sooooooooon.]]

“I told you to stop that didn’t I!”

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Not wanting to get caught up in their eventual argument, I removed myself from the Sasaki house doorway.

There’s still plenty of time left before the time we promised to meet up with the others.

I took Emi’s Mama’s words and left for the train station first.

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“Before I knew it, it’s already summer huh…….”

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I felt as though I’d just enrolled in middle school a while ago but summer has already arrived.

The season where I lost my life, summer has started.

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When I cross the pedestrian crossing, I couldn’t help thinking how scary it is that some random truck might come running you over out of the blue.

It’s already been 10 years since I entered the world of [Breaking the Chain of Sadness] huh……..

I’d never even imagined that I would cross into a game’s world after I died……..

Yes, the game was fun but now I kind of hold a grudge against the game dev SkyBlue who created this despicable Akechi Hideyori……..

Sakura Matsuri, that mysterious man who’s the producer and main scenario writer of the game, was pure evil…….

(TLN: The author self-inserted again lol)

But you have my thanks for birthing a character like Eien-chan, Sakura Matsuri!

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While mulling over some meaningless sentiment, I arrived at the station and spotted someone.

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“Good morning Eien-chan.”

“G, Goo, Good morning, Hideyori-san!”

“Ahh, you don’t have to lower your head like that……..”

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Eien-chan lowered her head as she gave her greeting.

There’s no need for you to lower your head to a piece of garbage like me…….

Rather, I’m the one that should bow and kowtow to you…….

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It appears that the others are not here yet though.

Since we were alone, the atmosphere was a little awkward so to clear the air, Eien-chan started a conversation.

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“Hideyori-san, are you dating someone?”

“M, Me?……I’m not……..T, Takeru is single too you know!”

“I’m asking you, Hideyori-san.”

“Ahaha……..”

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I preemptively told her that Takeru is still available but maybe I was too hasty huh……

At the moment the protagonist is not dating anyone after all.

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“D, Do you have someone you like……?”

“Someone I like…….”

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Someone I like?

A person like that can not possibly exist for Akechi Hideyori.

…….but if it’s Toyotomi Mitsuhide then,

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“I had one……..”

“Eh?…….had…….?”

“It was a one-sided crush. Besides, I can’t see her ever again so my feelings are just rusting in my heart…….”

“I see…….so you don’t have anyone you feel that way toward right now……….?”

“Now huh……, right, I guess I just don’t have time to think about love…………”

“I see!”

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Eien bashfully replied. She looked a little happy.

Ahh, I’ve always liked that happy expression of hers in the game.

Perhaps she’s laughing at this piece of garbage who can’t find love but her smile was still wonderful.

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But for me to still drag on the love of my previous life huh. It’s disgusting, isn’t it…….

Kurusu-san, did she manage to find happiness in that world after I’m gone I wonder……?

Rather than my beloved game, I want to know more about my former world.

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“What are you making that depressing face for huh?”

“Tsugaru……?”

“Madoka! Good morning!”

“Hi there.”

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With Tsugaru’s interruption, my alone time with Eien-chan was cut short.

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“Oh my……, did I interrupt something, Akechi-kun?”

“Shaddap……”

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Tsugaru asked with a teasing grin, knowing full well that I’m a big fan of Eien-chan.

I’m so jealous of her for not having to worry about her own life in this world.

We both reincarnated but what’s with the different treatment? Isn’t this just unfair?

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“If you have something to consult then leave it to me, The LOVE MASTER!”

“Wow, how reliable.”

“Right!”

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Tsugaru gave Eien-chan a peace sign.

Counting our previous life, this woman should be around 30 just like me, right?

Is that a gesture that a 30-year-old with self-esteem would make……?

This but 30-year-old lady

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“Why are you looking at me like that……”

“It’s an expression of respect. I admire you as much as I admire [Thomas Alva Edison] you know.”

“I will give you a real nice kick later. Also, I never expected to hear [Thomas Alva Edison] here, that gave me a surprise.”

“Foreign words are NG right.”

(TLN: The usual gag.)

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It seems I will have to watch my back when I’m alone with Tsugaru huh.

It would be nice if she can be a little gentler toward me.

She’s a little similar to Kurusu-san in that regard though.

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“But it’s true that Madoka seems like you’re experienced in love right!”

“HmHmph! You can always rely on me!”

“Ehhh, do you have a boyfriend?”

“None.”

“So you don’t.”

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Eien-chan retorted.

Seeing the ever-so-graceful Eien-chan retort to Tsugaru so casually like that, it felt so refreshing that I almost started laughing.

I don’t think I’ve seen her acting like this in the game.

Aww, I want to record her voice and save it to my PC.

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“In my case, I only chose to carry around my old love you know.”

“Is, Is that so……?”

“I had someone I love okay! ……..it’s just, since I can’t meet him any more my feelings are probably rusting away by now……”

“I, I see……Eh? Somehow it felt like a Dejavu isn’t it…….Still, you’re not planning to find new love?”

“Right now…..yeah, I think I just don’t have the time to think about love……..”

“You’re repeating Hideyori-san word for word.”

“Eh!? This man!? Never! I’m flirting with my boyfriend every day!”

“That’s just a lie isn’t it!”

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To deny any similarity she has with me, Tsugaru completely demolished the previous serious atmosphere.

It was made clear how much she hates me.

As I thought,……..she still holds a grudge about the time we first met huh……..

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“Ah! Look, Nii-san! Akechi-kun and the others are already here!”

“Good work, Risa!”

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One after another, everyone started to gather.

Emi arrived soon after the siblings.

And finally, the Tanaikawas showed up.

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“Alright, Let’s get to the pool!”

As proposed by Emi, we’ve now gathered for the pool trip Eien-chan desired.

Since it’s so hot, I hope I can just submerge in the pool all day after this.