I, Who Was Reincarnated as an Evil Character With Cheat-Level Stats in an Eroge, Will Live Freely in This Life
“Great job, everyone!!! Thanks for helping me study!!”
Sitting together in my room, Kana said that again.
“Good job. I heard from Miku and Saki on the way back—how did your test go, Kana?”
Miku and Saki had studied hard and felt confident about their results.
Seeing Kana like this, I figured her own results probably weren’t bad either, but I asked her anyway.
“Well… I felt like I did better than usual on the midterms, but this time I feel like I did even better!!!”
“That’s awesome, Kana-chan! You worked so hard!”
“We could see you were doing pretty well, so that’s great. The results aren’t out yet, but you really did your best.”
“I knew you’d be fine, Kana, but it’s great your hard work paid off.”
“Yes! It’s all thanks to you three!! Before, I thought it was okay not to be good at studying, but solving tests like this feels amazing!!”
“That makes sense. Of course it’s better to be able to do it than not. That’s just my personal opinion, though. So, Kana? You said you did well, but how did the English section go?”
When Miku asked that, Kana replied with a slightly wry smile.
“Um, well… English was still pretty tough, I guess… My dislike for English is fading, but I still feel like I have a long way to go…”
“But if you did well in the other subjects, you’re totally fine, Kana-chan!”
“Well, let’s just take it slow with English. You’re still in middle school, Kana, so you’ve got plenty of time.”
It was true that Kana really struggled with English. Even though she was usually a quick learner, her progress in English was slow.
But well, like the two of them said, it wasn’t something to be too pessimistic about.
Compared to the Kana of before, she’d become unbelievably capable at studying.
“Exactly! The three of us are here, so there’s always someone who can help you anytime.”
“Yes!!!”
――After that, we continued our conversation happily.
The drinks everyone was having were running low… I thought about getting more from the fridge… but then I remembered it was exam period, so I hadn’t stocked up, planning to buy more over the weekend.
I should’ve ordered some online already.
Well, there’s a vending machine nearby, and I can grab some in a few minutes, so that’ll do.
“We’re running out of drinks. I’ll go get some.”
“Ah! Then I’ll come with you!!”
When I said that, Kana cheerfully piped up.
“It’s fine… but since you’re going anyway, I guess I’ll ask you.”
“That’s kind of you, but… it’s your house, Seito-kun. Is it really okay for both you and Kana-chan to leave?”
“You’re right… In that case, I’ll go.”
They were both worrying about that, but it was completely pointless.
Or rather, if possible, I didn’t want Miku and Saki to feel awkward about it…
“No, no, it’s fine. I can’t think of a reason why only Miku and Saki shouldn’t stay. Like I’ve said before, I trust you two completely from the bottom of my heart. You can stay at home even if I’m not there.”
“That’s right, you two! You know Seito-senpai trusts you, right? Or don’t you feel the same way?”
Kana urged them, and the two replied in slightly quieter voices.
“That’s not true… I trust him just as much…”
“W-well, of course I trust Seito-kun a ton too!”
“Then there’s no problem! Seito-senpai said it’s fine, after all.”
“Kana’s right. Besides, you’re just going to the vending machine nearby and will be back soon. You two are overthinking it. If anything, when you’re at my place, you can feel free to treat it like your own home, just like Kana does?”
Kana had been a bit reserved at first, but after coming over to my place many times, she seemed to get used to it and started relaxing more.
Well, of course, she still doesn’t act completely like it’s her own home, but she does to some extent. And I’d like the other two to feel the same way… but that might still be a bit difficult.
“Right… If you two say so, we’ll wait. Thanks.”
“Yeah. Well, calling it our home is still a bit much, though.”
“We’ll get to that later. Anyway, we’re heading out now. Wait for us.”
“We’ll be right back!”
—And so, Kana and I left the house and walked together.
Still, the reason Miku and Saki are so careful is probably largely because, unlike Kana, they aren’t actually dating me. Well, their personalities definitely play a big part too, but that’s absolutely one of the reasons.
I thought maybe I could take things slow before the tests, but maybe I should drop that idea.
To be perfectly honest, I definitely like Miku and Saki. There’s absolutely no mistake about that. And I’m pretty sure they feel the same way about me.
So, now that the tests are over and things have settled down a bit, it’s about time I made a move.
With that thought, I decided to tell Kana right away.
I’d thought it before, but trying to act on this without telling Kana first just felt wrong.
“Hey, Kana.”
“What is it, Seito-senpai?”
“Well… this is sudden, but I need to talk to you about Miku and Saki…”
“Yes?”
“You know… you told me before, right? About Miku and Saki. I realized I never really made myself clear about that.”
“I don’t need to hear it. You finally decided, didn’t you?”
When I tried to tell Kana about the two of them, she said that.
“Um…”
“From my perspective, I thought it might happen a bit sooner, actually?”
“You know what I was going to say?”
“Yes. You like Miku-nee and Saki-nee too, right, Seito-senpai? I see you all the time, so I understand the three of you very well.”
Last time, Kana had been vague about it, but this time she stated it clearly.
I want to clearly convey my own feelings too, but thinking back to my past life… wanting to date multiple people! Anyone who says something like that is definitely a bad guy… That’s why I can’t quite find the right words either.
Even if it’s normal in this polygamous world… But anyway, I’ll tell her.
“Well… I obviously love Kana, but I feel the same way about Miku and Saki… no, I’ve fallen for them too. And just like I dated Kana, I want to date Miku and Saki too. My desire to be closer with all four of us keeps growing stronger.”
It’s just a fantasy for now, but if there’s a future where the four of us spend time together, I want to seize that future.
“So…”
As I said this with a serious expression, Kana cut in mid-sentence with a bright smile.
“Hey, Seito-senpai, you didn’t have to look so serious! Did you think I’d object? Besides, I was the one who suggested it for the two of them! I want that to happen too!!”
“Just asking, but Kana, do you want us to date?”
“Of course! It’s obvious that people who like each other dating would be happy! Plus, if that happens, the four of us will stay together forever!! If we all get married, we’ll be family! Family!!!”
Seeing Kana say that so soothingly, all my tension vanished.
“The four of us as a family… I hope we can become that.”
“No, Seito-senpai!!! It’s not ‘hope we can become that’—we will become that!!!”
“Haha, yeah. We absolutely will.”
“Yes! Of course we will! Seito-senpai! The two of them are waiting, so let’s hurry!!”
Kana grabbed my hand and started running.
I don’t believe in 100% certainty about anything. That’s why I can’t say for sure what will happen with Miku and Saki, or with Kana.
I can’t say for sure, but even so, I’ll keep trying my hardest to stay with Kana, Miku, and Saki forever.
Talking with Kana just now made me realize that once again.
Maiban