I, Who Was Reincarnated as an Evil Character With Cheat-Level Stats in an Eroge, Will Live Freely in This Life
โโI waited outside the shop a bit early, and the three of them arrived.
โSorry to keep you waiting!!โ
โWe kept you waiting, didn’t we?โ
โSorry to keep you waiting, Seito-kun.โ
โDid all three of you buy them?โ
โYes! We bought them safely!!โ
At times like this, I do feel like saying I’ll buy them for you, but everyone isn’t really fond of being treated unilaterally, so that’s not really an option.
Well, it should be fine though. The three of themโฆ no, Saki should be fine, but I don’t know how much savings Kana and Miku have. Still, they don’t usually spend money on fancy outings anyway.
Besides, summer vacation is a big event for students. It’s only natural for everyone to spend money at times like this.
โโWe were walking along like that when Saki suddenly murmured.
โHehehe, I’m really looking forward to next weekโฆโ
โWhat’s gotten into you all of a sudden?โ
โNah. I just thoughtโฆ This summer break seems like it’ll be really different from last year and the years before, and I’m excited about thatโฆ Oh, and of course, I don’t mean last year and the years before were boring or anything?โ
โI know you didn’t mean thatโฆ But yeah. I get that feeling.โ
“Yeah! Because this year, Seito-senpai is here! !!”
As she said that, Kana turned her smiling face toward me.
I lightly ruffled Kana’s hair before asking.
โWhat were your summer vacations like until last year? I was kinda curious. You said the three of you went to the summer festival together, right? Was Nanashima not there then?โ
The three of them exchanged glances, then Miku spoke up on their behalf.
โWell, yeah. We didn’t mention it because there wasn’t really any reason to, but no, he wasn’t there. I think you kind of get it, but Tsubasa is pretty much an indoor type and hates crowds.โ
โYeah, I can kind of imagine that.โ
โBecause of that, the only time we went to the summer festival together was when we were in elementary school. The beach was a different reason, but similarly, we haven’t gone together since we started middle school.โ
โWould it be okay to ask why?โ
โWe don’t really understand it ourselves, but he said he hated going with us because his guy friends would tease him. Well, maybe he just didn’t like the beach, or maybe it was a hassle, but we don’t know for sure. We were fine with just the three of us having fun, so we didn’t press him about it.โ
Since the game didn’t really talk about the past much, it’s a bit surprisingโฆ or maybe not. Hearing it now, it’s not something I couldn’t imagine, but still, Nanashima was pretty careless about a lot of things.
I guess that’s just how middle schoolers are?
โI seeโฆโ
โYeah, that’s about it. We never thought to drag someone along who clearly didn’t want to go either.โ
โThat makes senseโฆโ
โYeahโฆโ
I was the one asking, but the atmosphere felt a bit awkward, so I decided to change the subject.
โSpeaking of which, how are you guys getting to the beach? And when is it planned?โ
โOh! My mom said she’d drive us there and back!โ
When I asked that, Saki replied.
โHarumi-san?โ
โYeah. When I told her we were going shopping today since the four of us are going to the beach, she asked how we were getting there. When I said we hadn’t decided yet, she offered to drive us.โ
โBut isn’t that a lot of trouble for herโฆ?โ
โHmmโฆ But she seemed really happy, telling us to have fun. I think it’ll be fine? She actually seemed eager to drive us?โ
Why does she want to drive us? We could totally take public transitโฆ Well, if Saki says it’s fine, then it probably is. Still, I should properly thank her myself.
โWell then, I’ll gladly take her up on that offer.โ
โYeah. But, I’ve told Kana-chan and Miku-chan, but we haven’t set the date yet. It’ll be whenever we can all make it work. Is that okay?โ
โWell, I’m basically free all the time, so it shouldn’t be a problem.โ
โI’m good too!!!โ
โโฆI already know that.โ
โHehehe, Kana-chan was really looking forward to it, you know.โ
โโฆSaki, the way you say that makes it sound like I’m not looking forward to itโฆโ
โHehehe, that’s not true, Miku-chan. You and Kana-chan know better than anyone how excited you are.โ
โThat’s right, Miku-nee!! You were the one agonizing the most over picking a swimsuit today!!!โ
Kana said this with a smile, and Miku’s face immediately flushed red as she snapped.
โKana!! I told you not to say that!!!โ
Kana gasped, covering her mouth.
โฆShe totally did that on purpose.
โB-but it’s okay! I won’t tell anyone else!!!โ
โThat’s not the point!! You said it to the one person you absolutely shouldn’t have, Seito-kun!!!โ
โHehe, calm down, you two.โ
โHehe? No wayโฆ Besides, it was Saki who started itโฆ Seriouslyโฆโใ
Objectively listening to the conversation alone, it might sound like they’re arguing, but Miku isn’t actually angry. Well, calling it hiding embarrassment would be more accurate.
Both Kana and Saki know that, so they’re talking with smiles.
All three of them seem happy.
After that exchange continued for a bit, I asked.
โBy the way, what are your plans after this?โ
โIf it’s after this, we still have a little time left. Would you mind accompanying us shopping? We still have a few more things we want to buy!!โ
โOf course, no problem. I’ll stick around as long as you need.โ
After that, I accompanied Kana and the others shopping.
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โThanks for today, Seito.โ
After dropping Kana and Saki off at their homes, I gave Miku a ride too.
Though her place is really close, just right there.
โNo problem. I had a lot of fun too. Plus, you were buying quite a bit, so you needed someone to carry your bags, right?โ
โHehe, yeah. That was a huge help.โ
โHey, Miku, can I ask you something?โ
โSure, what is it?โ
โIt’s not urgent or anything, just something I’ve been wondering. Do your parents know we started dating? I mean, Kana’s parents obviously know, and I’m pretty close with Saki’s parents too, but I’ve only talked to yours once with Yuki-san, so I was curious.โ
We’ve only been dating a week, so Miku probably hasn’t told her parents yet.
โW-well, I haven’t told them yetโฆโ
โYeah, I figuredโฆโ
โUmโฆ Should I tell themโฆ?โ
Miku asked timidly.
โNo, not at all. I was just wondering.โ
Besides, just like with Kana, if I want Miku’s parents to accept me, I’ll have to explain my past tooโฆ Like how I don’t have parents, or how I used to be a troublemakerโฆ As I was thinking about that, Miku spoke up.
โโฆIf you’re thinking about explaining your past like you did with Kana, it’s pointless to even consider it.โ
โโฆWhy’s that?โ
โโฆWhat did you think when you saw my mom?โ
โWhat do you meanโฆโ
She looked incredibly beautiful and stylish, just like Miku.
And from talking to her, she seemed like a really solid, serious person, right?
โShe seemed really dependable and serious.โ
โWell, yeahโฆ She seems that way to me too. But actually, my mom was pretty wild back in the day.โ
โHuh? Seriously?โ
โSeriouslyโฆ Dad says back then, because of her home situation, she got into all sorts of trouble with a few girl friendsโฆ And though it was for different reasons than mine, she hated boys and was so strong-willed she wouldn’t flinch even against someone bigger than her.โ
โI can’t picture that at allโฆโ
“Yeah. But you can still catch glimpses of it when she gets angry. Anyway, continuing the story, that’s when she met my dad. He was the class president in her class, and being serious, he started paying attention to her. Then, as she got involved with him, she started changing. It’s a long story, but that’s the gist. That’s a pretty big reason why I wasn’t scared of Seito from the start.”
You’re right. Miku seemed less like she hated delinquents and more like she just disliked boys in generalโฆ Back then, Miku and I weren’t exactly close enough for me to ask, but thinking about it now, it makes perfect sense.
โHuh? But if that’s the case, wouldn’t she have been even more worried about dating me, since I was a delinquent?โ
โThat’s true, but Mom changed herself, so she wouldn’t just dismiss it without hearing me outโฆ Just so you know, keep this between us? Mom’d get madโฆโ
Miku said this, looking a little worried.
Usually, Miku acts like the older sister around me and Saki, but when it comes to her mom, she really does become that way. This gap was cute in its own way.
โGot it.โ
โAlright then. I should head inside now. Thanks for walking me home, Seito. See you later. Oh, and I think I’ll wait a bit longer before telling my parents.โ
โGot it. See you.โ
And with that, Miku went inside her house.
Maiban