A Boy Who Wants to Create a Yandere Harem and The Yandere Girls Who Want to Monopolize Him - Chapter 6

Tsuyuri

　Except for the two transfer students, today was a normal day.

　In other words, lunch and after-school activities were consumed by the student council duty.

　I wanted to stay with Tsuyuri, who seemed anxious, and talk with Yui, who was actively approaching me, but I guess it was inevitable.

　After leaving school with Yoshimasa as usual, I went home and heard someone’s presence in the back of the living room.

“I’m home.”

“…Welcome… back.”

　I saw Tsuyuri running up to the living room entrance anxiously, and she was looking at me from the shadow of the door.

　Her little animal-like movements are adorable.

　I told her directly.

“Tsuyuri is so cute.”

“C-cute…?! “

“Well, let’s finish our homework quickly. Have you done yours yet, Tsuyuri? If not, let’s do it together. There may be some gaps in your progress from the previous school, let me know if you have any problems.”

” …okay, thank you.”

　Surprisingly, Tsuyuri’s guard was lifted in a day or two.

　I started to do my homework alongside Tsuyuri while feeling happy about it.

“Phew, I’m done.”

　And I was done.

“What, aren’t you too fast? “

“I drink the answer key sheets every day.”

“You’re gonna get a stomach ache. Let me see.”

　Tsuyuri took my answers and compared them with the sample answers.

　Then she blinks at me.

“It, it all fits…”

“Fufu, this is the power of first place in the national mock exam!”

“Eh, amazing… Can I ask you to help me with my study? “

“Of course, maishisutā.”

“Stop calling me “my sister”. Tsuyuri is fine.”

　I’m banned from using “my sister”. Sad.

　However, I am happy that I’m now officially allowed to call her by her first name.

“Tsuyuri.”

“W-what is it?”

“No, I just want to call you.”

“Ugh…”

“I’m messing around, by the way, you got it wrong there.”

“Huh, w-where…? “

　She’s just rolling around in the palm of my hand, that’s why it’s fun to talk with her.

　After finishing our homework quickly, we had free time.

　I looked at Tsuyuri and declared

“Well then, Tsuyuri, I’ll get revenge for yesterday.”

“…Revenge? “

“Yesterday, I suffered a crushing defeat in the racing cart. I’m going to win today.”

“Ah…”

　Tsuyuri recalled the fierce battle yesterday when we both fell asleep and said

“Isn’t it impossible?”

　What a cruel answer.

“No way! Why?! Why would you say that?”

“Uh, because Onī-… umm, you, you’re too weak.”

　You just tried to call me ‘Onī-chan’, huh?

“Onī……? “

“N-no, it’s nothing!”

“I see… All right, then, let’s change the subject.”

　I coughed once and said.

“Well then, let’s make today not just a game but a serious contest of wishes. If Tsuyuri wins, I will do whatever she wants. On the other hand, if I win, Tsuyuri will call me ‘Onī-chan’.”

“You haven’t changed the subject! “

　Ignoring Tsuyuri’s vehement protests, I start up the game.

* * *

　The game was won.

“Ugh, lie…”

“Pfft, this is how good I am.”

　I looked at the standings and wore a smile of satisfaction.

” I thought you were really strong because you promised something like that, but you’re still too weak… “

” …… “

　Yes, it was my defeat.

　Tsuyuri was in first place consecutively. I’ve been in last place for a long time, including CPU.

“I’m surprised you suggested this match.”

“I was confident that I could win.”

“Where does that confidence come from?”

“It’s the kind of baseless confidence that young people have.”

“I don’t think that’s the kind of thing a young person would say…”

　With that being said, my defeat was confirmed.

“Hmm… Didn’t you tell me earlier that you will do whatever I want?”

“Yes, I did.”

　I’m excited to see what kind of crazy moves she’ll make.

　By the way, when I lost the contest with the boys, they simply asked me to buy them food.

　Non-rotating sushi… it was expensive.

(tn: Traditional high-end sushi restaurant without the conveyor belt.)

“T-then, tell me a-about that person.”

　Tsuyuri looked at me with serious eyes and stared into my eyes at a close distance.

“What do you mean by that person? “

“I, I mean that Yui, who was a transfer student with me, um.”

“Ah, you mean Yui?”

“R-right… what kind of relationship do you have with her? Without any concealment.”

“Hmm…”

　I thought for a moment.

　It’s not only the relationship with Yui but also the feelings Tsuyuri has for me right now.

“For now, let me give you the answer to your question.”

　Tsuyuri holds her breath.

“We were childhood friends. We were close until the fifth grade, and we made an important promise, but unfortunately, I can’t remember what it was…that’s all.”

“…w-what was the promise?”

“I don’t know.”

“I see… “

　Tsuyuri bit her lower lip and placed her floating hips on the ground.

　Then, she fiddles with her hair with her fingers as if she is hesitant about something, moving her eyes to the right and left.

　This is…

” …Anxiety, did I make you feel anxious?”

” !!! “

　I ask, and Tsuyuri’s shoulders jump.

　It’s obvious that I’ve hit the nail on the head.

“Huh, what do you mean, ‘anxious’. What? I-I’m not anxious at all! T-that kind of feeling won’t matter. It’s not a big deal.”

　Tsuyuri’s eyes are peeled back, and she’s shouting. Her face looks tense, as if she’s straining in some odd place.

　I realize. Ah, this is my fault.

　It’s like I’ve touched a very soft, sensitive part of human emotion.

“I’m sorry I made you feel uneasy. I should have made you feel reassured. Because I’m your brother.”

　I bow my head sincerely and apologetically.

　And then.

” …uu. “

　A tear drops from Tsuyuri’s eyes.

“What is it… you just became my brother yesterday, acting like this… “

“Ah, um… I’m sorry. I didn’t think I’d make you cry. Oh, please don’t cry, err, use this handkerchief.”

” Uuuu… “

　Tsuyuri spills tears.

“Ev-even, though… you don’t know, anything about, me…”

“Yeah, you’re right. I don’t know. ――That’s why I want to know.”

“…I don’t get it. I, I don’t understand. Why are you being so nice to me? I had never met someone like this before… I’m called the god of death! The god of pestilence! And everyone hates me! “

“…because you’re my family. I’ll be kind to my family.”

“…Ridiculous! “

　Tsuyuri forcefully shakes off my hand as she wipes her tears with a handkerchief.

　Then she shouted with all his might.

“My family, I don’t have a family anymore! My real family is just my mom and dad…! And now, they’re both dead !!! Only those two…!”

“…I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve been there too. My own mother passed away very early, too.”

“Ah.. “

　Tsuyuri’s momentum quickly wilts at my words.

“Hey, Tsuyuri.”

　I smile gently at her.

“You’re right. There is no such thing be a family after meeting each other just yesterday or today. That’s why I want to do my best to be your family from now on. I want to be a place where you feel safe.”

“…Why..? …I’m a bad person, have a bad personality, and I’m a negative person, and I don’t have what it takes to make you feel the same way toward me… “

“What are you talking about? You’re willing to play along with my jokes. That’s all that matters to me! “

“……? “

“Look at it this way. The boys came to me to listen to my story. I explain it to them in detail, and they say, [All right! Dismissed!] That’s what I’m talking about! What could be worse than that?! “

“Uh, I thought you didn’t care about their reactions… this morning.”

“Well, I don’t care.”

“What was that? “

“Anyway…”

　I’m going to confront Tsuyuri.

“I already like you a lot. Not many girls would take my jokes so seriously. And now you’re here as my family. I can’t tell you how lucky I am.”

“L-like, ah, uuu…”

“That’s why I want to reciprocate it. I want you to accept me as family, just as much as I like you. I’ll do anything for that.”

“……”

　Tsuyuri stared at me, and her face became bright red.

　Then, hesitantly, she leaned against me.

“Tsuyuri….”

“Y-you said you’d make me feel safe… “

” …I know. I want you to feel safe. This will become your home, and you will belong here.”

　I gently embrace Tsuyuri.

　Tsuyuri was quietly shrinking in my chest.