Volume 8 - CH 9

Uematsu Yurika’s Dissatisfaction

About 15 minutes later, Uematsu arrived at Takeru’s apartment.

She and a plus-one.

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“By Master’s order, I’ve brought with me a lost lamb.”

“Y, Yo……..Takeru.”

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And that plus-one was a girl with a reddish-brown ponytail and crimson irises, Yoru.

Is, Is this really okay……..?

I don’t think Takeru is on good terms with Yoru at the moment though…….

I nervously looked back at Takeru.

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“Yo! Uematsu and Yoru huh? Well, come on in.”

“……?”

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Takeru let her in without showing any particular hostility.

W, What’s going on?

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“Hehe, the bond between Takeru and I is stronger than yours. Don’t underestimate me, you scumbag.”

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Yoru whispered to me.

Hmm, I expected this but it’s still kinda frustrating that she’s treating me this way.

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“Master! What’s on the training menu!? Is it physical training!? Should I train my mental strength first!? Or do you wish to test my endurance!?”

“All of the above.”

“MASTE~R! You’re such a god!”

“Y, yeah, whatever, hurry up and come in, Uematsu!”

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Uematsu pounced at me and tried to give me a hug.

Her speed and power are much greater than Sakuya so it’s really difficult to stop her.

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“Yurika, you’re being too close to Hideyori-kun!”

“It’s fine if Emi does it too right? Or maybe you can’t do it because Master actually hates you?”

“What did you say!? Of course, I can! Hideyori-k~un.”

“Stop that! And don’t just start some weird rivalry with her!”

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Emi came in for a hug too.

With both of them coming at me at the same time, I had to stop them with one hand each so my right hand touched Emi’s chest while my left hand touched Uematsu’s.

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“Uu……!”

“Ha…….!”

“S, S, Sorry……”

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I bowed.

I didn’t expect such a Galge protagonist accident to happen so I repeatedly apologize to them…..

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“O~~i, hurry up and come in you three.”

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Guided by Takeru’s voice, the three of us awkwardly walked toward the living room. He had shown Yoru in ahead of us.

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“Fufufu, now we have two more people.”

“With this, we should be able to get rid of most of the noodles right?”

“Yes, Nii-san.”

“……..wait a minute.”

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When Takeru and Risa were whispering to each other with evil smiles on their faces, Yoru noticed their evil plan and called out to them.

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“You, what did you call me here for?”

“We received a lot of noodles so we plan to eat them together.”

“O, Oi. I’ve already had lunch you know!? I’m, I’m not hungry…….Hey, Yurika? You just had your lunch earlier too right!?”

“Yoru looked so happy to follow me earlier though. Besides, if it’s Master’s training then I will do it.”

“Yes, it’s the training that will test your limits. If you can overcome it then you will gain the strength to stand against any difficulties.”

“It’s my honor to train under you, Master.”

“You’re being deceived!!!”

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Even if we divide this among 6 people, we will at least have to eat about 7 packs each.

Yoru’s eyes were teary while Uematsu started slurping with a burning fighting spirit.

Even a man like me could only stuff 4 packs if I push it.

Emi who’s a light eater and Yoru who already had her lunch dropped out immediately after their second serving.

As a result, the four remaining challengers had to start desperately stuffing the remaining noodle in their mouths.

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“We did it! All the ramen is gone! It’s thanks to you, Nii-san, Akechi-kun, Uematsu-san!”

“………”

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“………”

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The four who pushed their limits and overate collapsed on the floor.

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“M, Master……, I did it……”

“You did well, Uematsu…… let me reward you……tell me what you want, Yoru’s pendant, anything……”

“I’m grateful…..”

“Don’t just casually try to give away my treasure!”

“Come on, I was just joking.”

“You’ve got some nerves Akechi.”

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Yoru poked me in the back.

It’s just my way to get you back for all your hateful words okay……

I do feel that I should talk to Yoru more but I really don’t know what to say.

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“Then, Master! Please…..I wish for you to call me Yurika instead of Uematsu!”

“Ha? Are you really fine with that? Don’t you want Yoru’s pendant instead?”

“I told you that it’s not on the table right!”

“I’ve been dissatisfied with this for a while now! Yoru has way less contact with Master than me but why are you calling her by her name!? You always use my surname when you call me…..!”

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It seems Uemtasu was jealous of Yoru.

It’s just kind of a habit since I’m familiar with Yoru from the game but I only know Uematsu through one dialogue. Moreover, she was only referred to as Uematsu in the game so my impression of her was pretty vague.

That said, if that’s her wish then I can oblige.

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“Alright! Got it! Yurika.”

“Maste~r! I will follow you for life!”

“For life is a little too heavy.”

“So cruel!”

“What…….”

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Of course, I’m going to recoil when someone who isn’t even my lover says they want to stay with me for life.

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“Hideyori-kun and I are a set so if you are going to follow Hideyori-kun for life then you will have to be with me too.”

“Why? I just want to be alone with Master so Emi will just be in the way!”

“No! I won’t ever let him go!”

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Emi is fighting with Yurika now.

You don’t really have to go that far for a scumbag like me though.

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“Fufu, Hideyori is my best friend forever you know.”

“I’m also going to be with Nii-san and Akechi-kun forever too.”

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Ahh, so Emi and Yurika’s true aim was Takeru and I’m just the bonus huh?

There’s not even a shred of romance for me at all.

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Nn? My phone is vibrating.

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[[I have no intention of spending my life with you.]]

[[I will definitely unmask you someday.]]

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It was 2 curt messages from Yoru.

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[[How did you get my RINE ID?]]

[[Takeru told me.]]

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I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Takeru did what!?

She got my RINE ID from Takeru?

A, Are they actually getting along now?

As I thought, the protagonist and the main heroine do gravitate to each other huh?

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“Yoru too, you better get along with Hideyori okay.”

“……..eh?”

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When I looked at my phone, Takeru said something I never expected from him so I had to turn back to look.

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“Wha, Takeru!?”

“Don’t be shy, Yoru! You came here with Uemtasu because you wanted to get along with Hideyori right! Don’t hold back!”

“Th, That’s n–……”

“Do your best!”

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Yoru’s eyes seemed a little dead.

Eh?

That dense protagonist. Did he misunderstand that Yoru likes me?

Uwah……I feel sorry for her……

If you don’t notice how much she likes you after seeing how blatantly clear her affection toward you is then I can’t defend you anymore you know………

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“……….”

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Yoru silently glares at me.

Stop, it’s not my fault okay……..

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Still, our protagonist really is useless huh?

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Due to Takeru’s misunderstanding, I can do nothing but sympathize with Yoru even though she’s supposed to be my enemy…….