A Boy Who Wants to Create a Yandere Harem and The Yandere Girls Who Want to Monopolize Him - Chapter 10

Lunch with a Yandere Childhood Friend

　Now, Yui and I were on the rooftop together.

“Ehehe. It’s Just the two of us…”

　Yui says, smiling shyly.

“Yes, I know. Except for yesterday, it’s been years since we’ve talked properly like this.”

“Hey… Akira-kun.”

“What is it? “

　When I turned around, Yui stood there with her face and whole body bright red and her mouth wriggling.

“My… my confession, it is a little too bold, and a little too much, isn’t it….? “

“Hmm. If I had to choose a word, I would say…”

　I conclude.

“Maybe a little bit too much….”

“Uuughh~! “

　Yui let out a choked shriek and collapsed to the ground.

“Be-because! I thought she’d take Akira-kun away from me if I kept going like that…! I had no choice! It was force majeure! “

“You mean about ‘that thing?’ “

“Don’t say “that thing.”～… ! “

　A weak fist slaps my leg.

　I laugh and say, “Don’t worry. Bold confessions are a girl’s prerogative,” I said as I sat down to join Yui.

“Anyway, we’ve got the rooftop to ourselves. Let’s take our time and enjoy our lunch.”

“Mwu~ ! …this is good, though. I can be alone with Akira-kun now because of what I did.”

　Yui lifted the edge of her mouth in a slightly triumphant tone.

　This is a very good example of a Yandere… I’m happy…

　As I take out a loaf of bread I bought from the kiosk, Yui looks at me as if she wonders about something.

“Um, you know what? Akira-kun, you seem to be busy with many things, and as I thought, you’re only eating bread… so if you want, I’ve made lunch for you, this….”

“You made me a lunch box? “

Uh, yeah…! But, you know, it is just a coincidence! I accidentally made too much today! So, I was wondering if you’d like to eat it…”

“Of course. I’d love to try it.”

“Really? Okay, here you go.”

　I take the lunch box gently and open it.

　What emerged from the box was a very delicious-looking combination of foods.

“Wow…”

　It was not a home-style meal like Tsuyuri’s but a bento based on Japanese cuisine. Fish, boiled vegetables, and other healthy-looking foods.

“This looks delicious! Then, I’ll eat it right away.”

　I bowed and ate one by one.

　Boiled fish, boiled spinach, and dashimaki tamago…

　I feel as if I am eating breakfast at a ryōkan or a ryōtei.

“Delicious… This is good. Very, very gentle taste.”

“Yes? I’m glad to hear that… I’ve been working hard since I parted with Akira-kun, you know? “

“About cooking? “

　I asked back, and Yui gently shook her head.

“No, I’ve been training to be a bride.”

“Ugh! “

　This power-type Yandere’s heavy words is working wonders for me!

　This is good…it’s good to say something like that. I get excited when a heavy word comes out like a body blow, especially when it doesn’t have any particular meaning.

“What, are you okay!? Did you choke? Umm, this, I have tea…”

“Ah, no, I’m fine. I’m just so happy to see Yui again after all this time that I was in agony.”

“Akira-kun… ! “

　Yui looks at me happily with flushed cheeks.

　She is very beautiful. I realize that Yui has a picturesque beauty.

　Then Yui changes the subject as if she is embarrassed.

“Anyway, I am glad that Akira-kun remembers our promise. Akira-kun is Akira-kun, after all. Honest and sincere.”

“Ha-ha-ha, you’re making me shy. Give me more compliments.”

“More? Well, you know what? You’re good-looking, smart, and kind to everyone…”

　Then, a shadow cast over Yui’s smile.

“But I don’t think being nice to everyone is good. It can cause misunderstandings, such as with Tsuyuri-chan. That part might be cruel, you know.”

　The way she talks sends shivers down to my spine.

　It’s the best.

“Yui.”

“Hmm? What is it, Akira-kun?”

　Yui smiles wryly, and I say.

“You don’t praise me enough. More! “

“What, more?! Didn’t I just finish that?”

“Not enough! There are still more that didn’t come out, and in the end, I want you to say [It’s amazing that you can breathe!].”

“I think that’s too extreme?! “

“So you’re saying it’s not great to be able to breathe? It doesn’t make any difference if you can or can’t?”

“Eh? …it’s great, I guess.”

“Right? Come on, give me a compliment.”

　I spread open my hands, and Yui is puzzled.

　I say.

“Of course, I’m kidding, you know? “

“Huh?! Ah, yes… You surprised me… You know, I had this weird fantasy that I could make Akira-kun become a baby if I kept spoiling him like this, praising him and turning him into mush.”

　Adding motherly attributes to a childhood friend is very nice.

　Yui then suddenly chuckled.

“Yui? “

“Ah, hmm? Well, I just remembered something from the past. You know, Akira-kun was always joking around, I’m always being pushed around, and it’s fun… “

　Yui smiles and squints her eyes.

“Hey, do you remember the joke Akira-kun made? Akira-kun made a joke, and I took it seriously, and I got lost in the mountains.

“I remember… I’m sorry about that time. I never thought you’d take a joke about [Finding Tsuchinoko.] seriously… “

“Ahaha. It’s more painful for me when you apologize for that. But it was Akira-kun who found me when I was lost and brought me back.

(a snake-like being.)

　That reminds me. It is a nostalgic memory.

　That time, I was in a hurry, and I kept looking for her with my eyes wide open. I went through many trials and tribulations before I found her.

　Wolves, bandits, bears, and mountain gods… all crossed fists with me and showed me the way to Yui.

　I could beat the bears fairly easily, but I had a hard time against the mountain god.

　He was really strong…

“At that time, I thought. Ah, he is the one for me. Akira-kun is the only one who is destined to be with me, the real one, the true one.”

　Yui leaned her shoulder against me while she was chewing her words.

“Akira-kun, I love you. I love you more than anyone… more than anything… “

　Yui whispers to me, and I accept her feelings with a “yes.”

　With this thought, I reminded myself that it was time to start thinking seriously about the future.