I, Who Longs To Be A Dependent, Have Decided To Be Owned By A Yandere - Chapter 75

To live as a freeloader

I’ve never once looked back as I continued to run—realizing that there were no pursuers, I stopped in my tracks.

“Akira-kun!!”

I knew I recognized that voice; as expected, it’s Minatsuki Yandere-san.

I wished it had been Unya-sensei the Joker, but while entertaining that thought, I quickly dodged the tear-filled, charging Yandere.

“Yui, thank you for saving me. Being captive, I was so anxious I couldn’t swallow a thing, but now I can finally relax. Ahaha, maybe it’s because I saw the face of the one I love.”

“…You ate canned crab, didn’t you? Why lie?”

No way~! She’s sniffing people’s breath~! Isn’t that a breach of manners~!?

“Why did you lie? Why do something suspicious? Yui, I was apologizing in my heart a million times for not being able to rescue you sooner. Why would you tell such a lie? Huh? Why?”

Somehow, this person’s heart is moving at a million times my speed.

“Don’t be mistaken, I ate before the game started. Do you think I would lie to you, Yui? I’m shocked to be doubted.
Between two people in love, there should be no secrets, right?”

“U-um, I didn’t mean to doubt you. It’s just, I thought I smelled it… Ah…”

When I performed a Gajumaru Tree Kabedon (a kabedon using a Gajumaru tree, since it’s not a wall, it becomes a Tree-don), Minatsuki-san covered her mouth with her hand and turned away with a blushing, embarrassed squirm.

“Just look at me (with a cool voice).”

“Eh… Yes…”

Practicing my cool voice late at night paid off! Hard work really doesn’t betray you! When cornered, there’s nothing like a Tree-don followed by a cool voice!

“But you know, Akira-kun, I need to correct you on one thing. Yui is always watching you, there’s never a moment she isn’t. Because if Yui takes her eyes off you for even a second, you’ll go to another woman. I know that. I know about Fiene. I’ve counted the number of times you’ve looked at Fiene, not just her, but everyone. I remember with my eyes, Yui does. When Akira-kun looks at me, even my eyes can remember. No, my whole body becomes a medium of memory. That’s right, isn’t it? When Akira-kun’s gaze looks at Yui, it carves love into her entire body. Once that happens, whether it’s the heart or the stomach or even the white blood cells, they’ll remember Akira-kun’s love. That’s why Yui can feel enveloped in Akira-kun’s love. And…”

Stop, stop!! This method is sealed!! Raising affection too much will only trigger a Yandere rampage!! Tree-don and cool voice, you’re really useless!!

“Yui. Let’s talk about that later… Right now, it’s about Fiene.”

“You’re prioritizing Fiene over me!?”

Does she even comprehend the situation, this amateur woman~?

“It’s about the current situation. It’s impossible that Fiene hasn’t already followed us. If we don’t deal with her, we’ll end up living as first and second islanders.”

“…Maybe Fiene let us escape ‘on purpose.'”

As I furrowed my brows for an answer, Minazuki-san crossed her arms, clutching her trembling hands as she whispered.

“I can’t contact either Sumire or Kinugasa-san. Meaning, they are probably already in Fiene’s grasp.”

“In other words, they’re hostages.”

“Akira-kun’s actions are intended to be ‘psychologically’ restrained by Fiene.  If she has the two of them in her hands, she can refuse to let Akira-kun leave this island. Because I can’t leave Akira-kun either, I automatically become a pawn in Fiene’s game.”

I can’t bring myself to abandon Sumire. She’s a relatively sane candidate for parasitism, and above all, she’s a sister who’s been faithfully cultivated despite her failed upbringing. Her cooking is delicious, and it would be a shame to waste her here, as the local government (Hawaii) would be upset.

Regarding Yura as well, Maria’s wishes are at stake, and I can’t let her be exiled here to become a stray Yandere. That would violate the Yandere Welfare Act, and I’d likely get fined by the Ministry of the Environment (Hawaii).

“I understand, but why restrict Minatsuki-san’s actions?”

“If you consider the ‘purpose’ of this island, it’s not just a secondary factor. Probably, she simply wants to erase ‘me.’ As a traitor who has committed clear acts of hostility, I’ve lost my title as the second wife, and she’s not going to show any mercy.”

On an island where not a single woman exists and all information about women is restricted… What this island is declaring is a straightforward threat: “No woman will escape.”

Fiene Almholdt intends to “eliminate” everyone here but me.

“Perhaps that’s Fiene’s true intention. By inviting both Unya-sensei and us, she plans to reset your ‘women affairs’ just like this island.”

It’s the Akira-kun turning into a game! If you hit the reset button, all relationships with women go back to square one! The cost of one play might as well be enough to buy an island!

“Honestly, there’s no chance of winning. But there’s only one path.”

Minatsuki-san—raised her face.

“Abandon everyone ― Sumire-chan, Kinugasa-san, Unya-sensei… all of them.”

With a serious expression and a sincere heart, desperately trying to convey even a fraction of her earnest feelings, Minatsuki-san staggered towards me and said.

“Please… Akira-kun, choose me… This is the only way… The only way to catch Fiene off guard… The only way to escape from Fiene… If Akira-kun chooses me… somehow, we can escape from this island…”

“I see.”

That’s all I could reply: “I see.”

I thought Fiene had left Minatsuki-san and me alone, giving up on the game. But I was wrong. Fiene intends to win the game “fair and square.” She knows that under these circumstances, I cannot choose Minatsuki-san.

She’s forcing me into a corner where I have no choice but to choose her, trying to win over “Love Papa” for herself. To me. She’s seriously telling me to “become a completely different person.”

She’s trying to force me ― to be anything but a leech.

“Don’t make me laugh.”

“Eh?”

“What do you think I’ve been managing all these Yandere for? Just an obstacle in the way of my dependent life? I see, that’s some nerve you’ve got there. You’re picking a fight. Underestimating me, the dependent.

To transform into the ideal real human Papa, and push me into high society in a fancy suit? Don’t joke with me, I’m a sweatpants guy even outside. I’ve survived by engraving the essence of Yandere into my very soul, living my life with every fiber of my being for an easy life.

I won’t let someone like you ― negate my life as a dependent.”

To her, looking up in bewilderment as if she were a Yandere, I called out with a broad smile.

“Minatsuki-san.”

“…What?”

“Let’s save everyone ―”

I smiled.

“Let’s knock that guy down.”

I’ll take on that challenge, and it won’t cost you a thing.