6 Main Heroines Who Absolutely Want to Monopolize Me - Volume 1 Chapter 4.2

Ex-Girlfriend, Childhood Friend, and Stepsister 2

Once again, I thought about what I should do during this villa date.

In fact, there are many aspects of this date that I can agree with.

In this study abroad, if I manage to find someone and become the president of Verite, I will still continue to strive for the top of the Hirakawa Group.

At that time, what I sought most in my family life is probably peace.

Having a relationship where we can stay together without getting divorced is also an important aspect of feeling at ease when we’re together, and it makes sense that I should not feel tension or stress with someone I’ll spend the longest time of my life with.

In this case, it seems to be a good idea not to think about outperforming them but to surrender to the relaxation value measured by my own body.

On the other hand, it also means that I need to protect myself from actions that deviate from the rules.

I once again looked at the three participants – Osaki Sumire, Sakiho Shinagawa, and Hirakawa Maion.

Hmm, all three of them seem like they’re up to something…

Thus, the four of us split up to explore the log house.

“It seems like the first floor has the kitchen, living room, and dining area, while the second floor has individual bedrooms,” said Maion.

“I checked the second floor, and there’s one double bed in each room, a small table, and just the bathroom and toilet. The bathroom is only in the bedrooms, but there’s a toilet on the first floor as well,” said Osaki.

“We have some dishes and cooking utensils in the kitchen, but the fridge is empty, so we’ll have to go buy something…” I said.

“I went around the house, and there was only one motorcycle by the building’s side. Looks like that’s how we’ll get around,” Sakiho said, returning from the frontdoor.

It’s like they’re organizing the situation and arranging the hints for reasoning.

I hope there won’t be a locked room murder or something here.

“Hirakawa-kun.”

“Hmm? Oh, what’s up?”

Osaki had somehow come to stand next to me and reached her hand toward my ear, causing me to reflexively avoid it.

At that moment, I smelled a gentle lavender-like scent.

“Don’t be so jumpy. There was a thread stuck in your hair, I just took it off.”

She showed me the thread that was stuck in my hair.

“…Perfume. You haven’t changed since back then.”

“Oh yes, you remembered.”

Osaki smiled lightly.

“I see, so you can’t forget the scent of your former lover, Hirakawa-kun. Do you have any lingering feelings?”

“No, that’s…”

Although I wanted to say something in response, I was internally unsettled by the fragrance that tickled my nose once again.

Back when we were dating, she used to wear this perfume.

I pointed out that it was unusual for a high school student and that I wasn’t familiar with the scent.

『This fragrance is almost the same as the one I use as a pillow mist. It helps me feel calm, so I wear it when I’m nervous or feel like I’m going to get carried away.』

『Nervous? Why?』

『That’s a mean question, Hirakawa-kun.』

And then she continued.

『Hanging out with someone you like can make anyone nervous and excited, right?』

I remembered Osaki’s shy smile from that day and shook my head.

“Shinichi?”

Sakiho cut in between Osaki and me.

“Shinichi, the minimalist, do you only have this backpack? I’ll take it to my room, okay? Isn’t it okay since I’m going to win?”

“Ah, yeah…?”

“Shinagawa-san, it’s not decided yet who will win…”

“Yeah-yeah, I know.”

Sakiho grabbed my arm, which was floating in the lavender scent, and whispered with a sulky expression.

“Geez, Shinichi, pull yourself together.”

As Osaki said, it’s still not known who will win, so for now, each of the three girls secured their rooms, and after the announcement of the results, it was decided that I would go to the room of the winning person.

After organizing my belongings, the living room clock indicated the time. It was 1 p.m.

“As Hirakawa-kun said earlier, we need to go shopping for dinner, but there’s no convenience store or supermarket within walking distance. The only means of transportation is the motorcycle. Does anyone here have a motorcycle license?”

Osaki tilted her head, and Sakiho wore a sly smile.

“Huh? You don’t know? Oh, right, Osaki Sumire is only his ‘middle school’ ‘ex’-girlfriend, so you wouldn’t know.”

“.:…What is it?”

“Well, I wonder?”

“Sigh… It’s fine; You don’t need to say it. I can understand from the context. Hirakawa-kun got his license when he turned 16.”

“Well, that’s right.”

I responded from the side since it was about me.

Having a driver’s license can be surprisingly useful for part-time jobs such as newspaper delivery and food delivery because having a license can increase efficiency and hourly wages.

When I was working at a fast-food restaurant that also offered delivery services, they mentioned that they would provide financial assistance for getting a license, so I decided to get one at that time.