I, Who Was Reincarnated as an Evil Character With Cheat-Level Stats in an Eroge, Will Live Freely in This Life
โAlright. Feels good.โ
I muttered that to myself while walking, glancing at my reflection in the window.
It was the day after I’d gone shopping with Kana and the others.
Thinking my hair had gotten too long, I’d come to the station area to get it cut.
Summer break starts next week, and I wanted a fresh start. Getting it cut was definitely the right call.
I also decided to take this chance to change my hair color back to normal.
I mean, until yesterday, the roots were a few centimeters darker, so I knew I had to do something about it.
โBut was it okayโฆ?โ
Everyone had plans today anyway, so we weren’t going out to hang out. I hadn’t told them I was going to dye my hair again.
A little while ago, when I casually asked if I should go back to black, they said, โWhatever you like is fine.โ Kana said my feelings for her wouldn’t change either way, and Miku and Saki agreed with her. But maybe I should have told them I was dyeing it again? I can’t help wondering.
โWell, black hair just suits me better, I guess.โ
Ever since I was reborn, I’d been blonde the whole time. I’d gotten used to it recently, so it didn’t feel weird per se.
But even considering that, black hair definitely suited me better.
Well, in my past life, I had black hair from birth until just before reincarnation, so it made sense.
As I walked along thinking about this, someone suddenly called out to me.
โHey, you? If you’re interested, how about becoming a celebrity?โ
The one saying this was a guy with a slightly intimidating look.
He was taller than me too, probably close to 190 cm.
Seriously, his shoulders were huge tooโฆ
โA celebrity?โ
โThat’s right. I saw you just now and thought, โThis kid will definitely make it big.โ Oh! By the way, when I say entertainer, I mean idol. I was actually looking for someone who suits black hair.โ
Me as an idolโฆ That’s impossible.
No, I’m not being conceited, but honestly, I know I look pretty good. That’s not the problem.
Personality-wise, I can’t imagine myself dancing and singing. I’m definitely not cut out for it.
Plus, entertaining a huge crowd as an idolโฆ That would be really hard for me. Honestly, I don’t even want to do it.
The only people I want to entertain are Kana, Miku, and Saki.
If I became an idol, it’d probably mess things up too. From that perspective alone, it’s out of the question.
With that in mind, I give a clear answer.
โNo, being an idol isn’t for me. And I’m not really interested either.โ
โBut if you got popular, you wouldn’t have to worry about money, right? How about it? Give it a shot?โ
Obviously, it’s not about the money.
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โI don’t need money either, so it’s fine.โ
โThen how about this! You’d be popular with girls all over Japan! Still no?โ
I don’t need that either. Honestly, I need that even less than money.
โI don’t need that either.โ
โThen how about this!?โฆโ
And so, this pattern continued for a whileโhe’d suggest something, and I’d refuse.
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โโ A little while later.
What is this guyโฆ No matter how many times I refuse, he doesn’t seem to let me go.
He’s being way too persistentโฆ I did clearly say I don’t want to do thisโฆ But is it okay if I just ignore him and leave?
Honestly, after talking for a bit, he seems like a tough guy and he’s big, but he doesn’t seem like a bad person, so I’d rather not ignore himโฆ
Even thinking that, I decided to say this and if it continued any further, I’d just leave.
โUm, sorry. I have absolutely no interest in becoming an idol, so please find someone else.โ
I said, bowing my head slightlyโฆ
โReally?? Why? I guarantee you’d be a hit!? Is there some reason you don’t want to be an idol??โ
โWell, that’sโฆโ
Was this person even listening? This really is the last time.
Like I said before, I was about to explain I have a girlfriend and no interest, but then, a voice other than ours reached my ears.
โHey, you there? What are you telling my child?โ
The person who stepped between me and the man, cutting in like that, was Yuki-san, Miku’s mother.
โUmโฆ Are you this child’s parent?โ
โYes, why?โ
The Yuki I met before spoke more gently, but this Yuki’s tone carried a bit of pressure.
Wait, she’s doing this to help me, right?
โThat’s perfect timing. I was just asking her if she’d like to be an idol! What do you think as her parent?โ
Yuki looked at me as she said this.
โWhat about you? Do you want to?โ
โI have absolutely noโฆโ
โI seeโฆโ
Saying that, Yuki turned to face the man.
โSo it seems this child won’t be an idol.โ
โNo, no! That’s such a waste!! he’s such a cool kid, it’s unthinkable he wouldn’t become an idol!! As her parents, you should seriously consider his future! Don’t you want him to succeed someday!!??โ
โโฆIt’s not the parents who decide a child’s future, it’s the child themselves. Of course, as a parent, I’d feel relieved and happy if my child succeeded, but even so, I have no intention of forcing them to do something they don’t want to do. What I want for my child isn’t success, it’s happiness. Of course, the money gained from success is important and valuable? But what’s important is that happiness accompanies it.โ
Seeing the man unable to respond to such words, Yuki-san grabbed my hand and started walking.
Yuki didn’t back down even against a man much bigger and tougher-looking than herโฆ Frankly, I thought she was pretty cool.
Harumi and Natsumi are also kind to me, telling me I can rely on them anytime. That makes me incredibly happy, and I do rely on them.
But being protected by adults like thisโฆ even counting my past life, this might be the first timeโฆ
โUm, Yuki san. Thank you.โ
โSorry if I said something out of line. I just happened to see you two talking and you looked troubled. That guy seemed really persistentโฆโ
When I said that, Yuki-san spoke gently, unlike before.
โYeah. You really helped me out.โ
โI’m gladโฆ By the way, you dyed your hair, didn’t you?โ
Yuki-san looked at my head and said.
โYeah. I went to get my hair cut today and thought I’d go back to black while I was at it.โ
โOh, I see. So Miku doesn’t know yet?โ
โNo. I didn’t mention I was changing it back, so she doesn’t know.โ
โWell, Miku will definitely be surprised then. But it really suits you.โ
โThank you, Yuki-san. By the way, are you out shopping?โ
I asked, glancing at the bags she was carrying.
โYeah. It’s Sunday, so I came to buy some daily necessities. And then, on my way back after shopping, I saw you looking troubled, soโฆโ
โI see. Well then, as a thank you, I’ll carry them for you to your place. I happen to be free right after this anyway.โ
The bags were quite heavy, and I really was free.
I’d done all my morning workouts, so the only things left for me to do were read a book at home or mess around on my PC.
โHehe, well then, I guess I’ll take you up on that.โ
โYes. Leave it to me.โ
Saying that, I took the bags from her.
Maiban