CH 15

In the original Everlasting-Love’s story, there were no events that would shake the relationship between Shirayuki and Hisui surrounding Yosuke.

This is mainly because the story revolves around the yandere character, and unnecessary elements are excluded to the fullest extent. 

Although there were a few disruptions, mainly from Arashi’s intervention and other students who aimed for Shirayuki, it had little to no impact on their relationship.

“…”

On one particular day after school.

I was watching the club activities on the ground from the rooftop instead of leaving school immediately. 

Suddenly, three male students appeared through the door. 

Since I was in a place where they couldn’t see me, I could secretly observe them, but to my surprise, Yosuke was there.

“Hey Koizumi, why are you hanging out with Hououin-san?”

“What do you mean… we’ve known each other for a long time.”

“I don’t care if you’ve known each other for a long time or not. Don’t you get it unless I tell you? I’m saying that a jerk like you shouldn’t be around her.”

Ugh, I can’t believe I’m actually seeing this in real life. 

Although there was a similar scene in Everlasting Love’s flashback, seeing it right in front of me was a bit of a fresh experience.

(They should just leave them alone since they’ve known each other for a long time… Also, these types of people always seem to be in a position where they can bite back.”

Their existence is only a factor that colors the story a little, but whenever I see such scenes in various anime and manga, I can only think of leaving them alone… because that’s what it is, right?

(Saying things like that person is not suitable or that person is in trouble without any justification… the individuals themselves should decide that.)

As Arashi, I’m certainly happy to have met Shirayuki and Hisui, and I even want to get closer to them. 

I’m also jealous of Yosuke and sometimes think that I want to change my position, but I have no intention of raising my voice like that… Moreover, I don’t even understand how Shirayuki would feel about such behavior.

“In that case, I’ll leave.”

Currently, Yosuke and I have no connection, and I haven’t even talked to those two male students in the same class.

I thought I was a bit cold-hearted, but I decided to observe how things would turn out. If they were about to use violence, I would have left, but fortunately, they just said what they wanted and left the rooftop.

“… Damn it, who are they to acknowledge my relationship with Shirayuki…”

“…”

… Huh?

I just stood there, dumbfounded… And without even realizing I was there, Yosuke kept kicking the wall and mumbling.

“Why do I have to listen to other people’s opinions about being with Shirayuki? We should be the ones to decide…Besides, Shirayuki and I understand each other so well that we don’t need anyone to interfere!!”

Hmm… Is Yosuke always like this? 

I thought for a moment that maybe he was a reincarnated person like me, but he didn’t make any comments that would suggest that.

“… But Shirayuki has to be with me… because we’re so close!!”

“…”

Is it just me or is this guy a bit creepy?

But in the game, Yosuke was the type to be contaminated by the heavy words and love from Shirayuki and Hisui. 

If that’s why this side of Yosuke was hidden… still, it’s kind of creepy and scary.

“Could it be that Yosuke has a yandere side?”

After that, Yosuke left the rooftop, and I was a bit disappointed. 

Even if it was just a game, it was complicated to hear Yosuke say such things, especially since there were no depictions like that in anime or manga.

“But lately, Shirayuki and I haven’t been getting along… I wonder if I did something wrong?”

That was the last thing Yosuke said, but well, he’s at an age where these things happen.

“…Huh?”

At that moment, I had a thought that I never expected. 

It could have been the fact that I invited Shirayuki to the gym. Could I have influenced it?

“No way, it can’t be.”

I shook my head and immediately left the school. 

I didn’t feel like going for a run today, so I decided to kill time by wandering around the city. 

As students, some of whom I recognized and others I didn’t, walked around and played, I walked around alone, feeling lonely.

(I guess it’s not that different from the world I was in.)

The lively atmosphere of the shopping district reminded me of the city center, and there were no buildings unique to this world that I couldn’t find on my own. It was a scene that I could easily accept.

“Okay, my stomach feels a bit flatter now, so maybe I’ll go look at some clothes?”

No, really? I really feel like my stomach is flatter, so I’ll go look at clothes. 

I was about to go to a store, even a cheap one. That was when I saw a man harassing a woman in front of a high-end looking store.

“It’s not a big deal, right? I won’t hurt you, I promise.”

“I’m not interested. You should back off before you regret it.”

Her voice was clearly intimidating

The man flinched a step, as if he did not expect the woman to give off such a vibe, but he still persisted in his approach.

“… What are you doing?”

To be frank, that woman was an acquaintance… to be more precise, it was Hisui.

Her bewitching atmosphere was recognizable even from behind, and I had burned the silhouette of Shirayuki and Hisui into my mind to the point where I could recognize them just by that. 

Although Hisui could easily overcome the man in the suit coming out of the store, I couldn’t simply turn a blind eye when it came to her.

(She has done a lot for me. I can’t just ignore her.)

I feel the same way for Shirayuki.

Despite considering my current appearance, I believed that looks were irrelevant when it came to helping someone, so I headed towards her.

“Hey mister, don’t you see she’s not interested in you.”

“Huh? What’s with you, fatty?”

“Ara♪”

The man, whether a college student or a working adult, twisted his expression in a way that made it clear he understood my intentions, but Hisui turned and smiled as soon as she heard my voice. 

She smoothly moved away from the man and stood next to me.

“Hey, hold on…”

“I told you I’m not interested. Besides, why would I want to be with a man who speaks rudely to others?”

“Y-you…”

The man glared at me, but I was unsure of the reason for his hostility.

Despite this, I had already made up my mind to protect Hisui since I had become involved with her.

“Even fat guys have their pride. Besides, this person is also the mother of my friend. There’s no reason not to help her out.”

“Y-you b*****d.”

The man swore and left as a giant old man came out of the store.

“Thank you. I’m okay now that he helped me.”

“I understand. I should have come earlier.”

“Don’t worry about it. And take care of the rest.”

“Understood.”

… It’s amazing, she’s like a queen from a fantasy world, commanding a bulky man like that. 

And it seems like this place is also part of the Hououin group… Yeah, the rich are amazing.

“Thank you, Arashi-kun. You were so cool.”

“Please don’t say I’m cool. I just did the obvious… and if you say too much, I’ll start grinning.”

“… Fufu♪”

What is that smile, like looking at a cute child…? 

But still… When I think that this is the kind of gaze a mother gives, I envy those who have a mother in the world in this respect.

“What were you going to do now, Arashi-kun?”

“Oh, I was thinking of looking at some clothes or something before going home.”

“Heh?”

There, Hisui pondered something and then said this:

“This is fate, so would you accompany me? Oh, and if you don’t mind, how about dinner? I know a healthy restaurant.”

I couldn’t shake my head at her smile. 

And so, by chance, I ended up having dinner with Hisui.

“Hello, Shirayuki? I ended up having dinner with someone from work. I’m sorry, but are you okay having dinner alone?”