CH 27

“…Therefore, the formula for this equation here is—”

Since Shirayuki and I had gotten closer in many ways, it brought about positive changes in my body and made me more invested in my studies than ever before. 

I felt that this was proof that I was truly fulfilled at the moment, and I could genuinely feel that I was changing.

(These days spent with Shirayuki and Hisui… I wonder what’s going to happen.)

I was scared when I thought about going to school, but at the same time, my heart was pounding with anticipation. 

Besides…I wonder if it’s because I became Arashi, but I can’t help feeling a sense of satisfaction when I realize that Yosuke, who is supposed to be their true partner, will never have his feelings fulfilled. It makes me think that serves him right.

(I’m the worst, though…)

I did feel guilty for breaking the original route into pieces. 

However, when I thought about Yosuke, who thought that having Shirayuki by his side was normal, the guilt faded away. 

And considering the feelings that Shirayuki and Hisui had held for so long, there was nothing that I could do as Arashi to change things.

“That’s it for now. You’re in charge of cleaning duties today.”

After a while, the morning classes ended, and I stood up from my seat and headed outside of the classroom. When I met Shirayuki’s gaze, she nodded at me.

(…This is nice after all.)

Then I headed to the rooftop, and after a while, Shirayuki came. 

She had a lunch box in her hands and had made it for me today, just like she did yesterday, and we had promised to eat together like this.

“How about having me before the lunch box?”

“…Thank you for the meal.”

As a man, it’s finished to be told something and do nothing about it. 

However, since we were at school, I didn’t do anything extreme and simply enjoyed holding Shirayuki close and feeling her soft body. 

Doing this definitely made me feel like a pervert, but Shirayuki was emitting an even stronger vibe.

“Oh, how wonderful, Touma-kun. This is how you will gradually become unable to live without us. You must be prepared for that.”

“You call this preparation?”

“Rather, it’s a commitment. We’ll fill your heart completely, and that’s how our true world will be complete.”

Creating a world where nothing else can enter. 

It’s not like creating a fantasy world, but Shirayuki wants me to feel like I can’t live without them even for a moment. 

This is the reason why Shirayuki and Hisui seek my heart in the ultimate form of dependence.

“Well, even if it doesn’t come to that, having you and… just having you by my side is enough.”

“Me too… Just having Touma-kun by my side is enough♪”

However, no matter how gloomy her emotions seemed, Shirayuki was a straightforward girl.

She wasn’t trying to be fancy or deliberate, but when I told her that I simply wanted her to be by my side, she withdrew her frightening atmosphere and blushed her cheeks… In a sense, that gap was really cute.

“Now, let’s have lunch, Touma-kun.”

“Okay.”

Then, I took the lunch that Shirayuki and Hisui had prepared for me.

Both Shirayuki and Hisui were tempted to prepare a menu with meat, which I like, because of our new-found relationship, but they were mindful of my health and decided to focus on vegetables.

“Ohh this looks so healthy. Well, I’m just glad you’re making it for me.”

“It makes us happy to hear you say that.”

But… I feel so loved just by this.

I wonder what will happen to me in the coming weeks, months, and even years… Yeah, I’m a little scared after all.

“But you’re really losing weight, don’t you think? If things go well, your body shape will definitely change quite a bit by the time the second term starts.”

“You think so? …I would be happy if that were the case.”

“Although it may not be quite to the level of an average physique, you will definitely get thinner than you are now.”

“I’ll do my best! I mean it!”

A girl’s word can make a man do his best because men are that simple.

Then, after finishing lunch, we, of course, didn’t immediately return to the classroom… Because it would be a waste to end it so soon when we were alone like this.

“… Ara.”

“What’s up?”

Meanwhile, Shirayuki’s smartphone vibrated. 

It seemed that she had received a message, and the sender was Yosuke.

“Where are you, he says?”

“What now…?”

“Let’s just ignore it. I have no obligation to reply.”

Shirayuki said that with a complete sense of rejection towards Yosuke. 

I didn’t think she was harsh at all. 

I was simply happy that she prioritized me over Yosuke.

“Although we’ve switched to summer uniforms, it’s not that hot yet, so I want to cuddle with Touma-kun a little more.”

“Shall we… make sure there’s no room for Yosuke to get in?”

“Yes♪”

I spent time with Shirayuki, trying to keep in mind that I should never let myself become too possessive. 

However, in the midst of our time together, the words she spoke planted within me a sense of heightened possessiveness… or perhaps a sense of heightened exhilaration.

“Touma-kun.”

“Yeah?”

“The first time we had s*x… Well, actually, it was right before that. You were touching me so intently while I was on the phone with Koizumi-kun. At that time, did you feel possessive?”

“…I did.”

There was no need to hide it, so I affirmed it, and Shirayuki smiled happily.

“I’m glad. Jealousy and possessiveness aren’t exactly the best emotions to have, but I’m happy with any emotion you have towards me. To tell you the truth, we were also wondering whether it would be right for us to share these heavy feelings with Touma-kun.”

“Really?”

“Yes. But we realized that it’s unnecessary to worry about that… because Touma-kun loves us, even with all our heavy feelings, right?”

Shirayuki grinned wickedly, like a true villainess. 

She manipulates everything skillfully, even manipulating people’s emotions… all for the sake of the future she desires. 

Because I love these yandere heroines, I can only nod in response to Shirayuki’s question.

“If you love us like this, there’s no need to hold back. However, when I understood that I was originally a predetermined existence, I researched with my mother what a yandere is.”

“Eh?”

Shirayuki continued speaking to me, as I was stunned.

“It seems that the interpretation of yandere varies depending on the person, and when we researched it, we were able to see various works, from scary things like threatening with a knife to killing the loved one… To be honest, when we saw that, my mother and I just laughed it off.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Love with pain and blood is not really love. Even if you love a woman with a great appearance, big b*****s, and a s**y body, if my mother and I were to say that we would kill you with a knife and then die, you would probably not love us. Even if the women were everything you loved.”

“You don’t have to say it like that…”

But it’s true that the interpretation of yandere varies from person to person, and I’ve seen many yanderes who go as far as murder, as Shirayuki said. If Shirayuki and Hisui were like that, I wouldn’t like them… I had a clear reason for liking the two of them.

“Rather than that, it’s enough to just love the other person. All you need to do is provide much love that makes the other person want to immerse themselves in it forever, like sinking into a deep swamp. My mother and I don’t inflict pain, what we give is love.”

Yes, the love they give is overwhelmingly heavy. 

It’s a sticky and heavy love that makes you want to be caught, immersed, always wrapped up, and watched.

“Originally, that’s how we were supposed to be… fufu. However, we’ve definitely powered up compared to our old selves, haven’t we? We’ve been yearning for so long and finally met the real you, so… I’m looking forward to what’s to come♪”

With those words, Shirayuki left with a kiss on my lips.

But… if Hisui were to join in, I might feel fear even though my heart races… because I can’t help but think about how I’ll be destroyed by their love.