I Reincarnated as the Villain in a Rom-Com but I’m Enjoying Youth with My Favorite Heroine - I Reincarnated as the Villain in a Rom-Com but I’m Enjoying Youth with My Favorite Heroine chapter 52

52. The Sea and the Villain②

“Why is Shindo Ryusuke here…?”

“That’s my line. Fusegawa, why are you here?”

Both of us, Raito Fusegawa and I, were unsettled as we spotted each other.

Raito Fusegawa, the protagonist of this story, had already finished a beach event with the heroine back in June.

He must have enjoyed various seaside activities, such as swimming and barbecuing on a private beach owned by a relative of one of the heroines, Miyuki Sakuramiyako.

That was a development from the original story, and I remember it well. If my memory serves me right, the summer vacation chapter of “Fusekoi” was packed with summer-themed events beyond just swimming.

Repeating the swimming event would bore the readers. Due to such narrative structuring, the protagonists didn’t even approach the sea or the pool during summer vacation.

Having remembered that content, I thought the chances of encountering any characters from the protagonist’s side were low, even when I took Mashiro and my sister to the beach.

So how was it that Raito Fusegawa stood right in front of me? Moreover, he looked as if he had just changed into his swimsuit, ready to head towards the sea.

This was an irregular development that had never occurred in the original. Our beach outing completely overlapped with theirs. Even if it was a coincidence, it was too perfect—what on earth was happening?

“Raito-kun, what are you doing? This way!”

“Raito, hurry up or Miyuna and I will go ahead!”

From outside the beach house, I could hear the voices of the two heroines surrounding the protagonist. It was definitely Yuna Hanasaki and Karen Himeno. I wondered if the other heroine, Miyuki Sakuramiyako, was absent.

Raito Fusegawa replied, “O-oh…!” and hurriedly passed by me without saying anything else.

As he exited the beach house, I caught sight of him joining the two who had been waiting outside. They were about to engage in a summer-themed romantic comedy scene.

I turned my back on them and began to head toward the changing room to get changed.

Taking my swim trunks out of my bag, I started to change while sorting out the current situation in my mind.

“I see… so they’ve thrown the protagonist into our beach outing.”

Now I understood why they hadn’t interfered with our beach outing due to bad weather.

The presence of those characters meant this beach had transformed into a stage for a romantic comedy event featuring the protagonist and heroines. Following the conventions of romantic comedies, everything on this stage would start revolving around the protagonist and the heroines.

This was a development that hadn’t existed in the original. Could it be that since I had directly defeated Raito Fusegawa in the test confrontation, the story’s content was beginning to deviate from the original I knew?

There shouldn’t be two protagonists in a story.

By enjoying a beach event that was more romantic comedy-like than ours, were they trying to show the readers who the true protagonist was?

Perhaps they wanted to say that the side characters should just build sandcastles in a corner of the beach and stay quiet.

“Not a chance…”

I resolved in my heart to shed my role as the villain in this world and become the protagonist.

I absolutely refuse to be consumed as the villain in a summer vacation event, and I won’t settle for spending my time hiding in a corner of the beach making sandcastles while the protagonists shine.

Moreover, while this situation is a pinch, it is also a chance for me.

Now that this is the stage of the event and the protagonists are basking in the spotlight.

If I can create the best scene and perform even better than them, then the readers should pay attention to me. It could be a golden opportunity to assert that I am the protagonist.

There are risks, but the returns could be substantial; it seems worth a shot.

Having organized my situation and changed into my swimsuit, I deposited my valuables in a locker and returned to the meeting spot I had decided on earlier.

“Welcome back, big brother! I was waiting for you—!”

Mai ran up to me with a smile as soon as she noticed I had returned.

Wrapped in a floral pareo around her waist and wearing an off-shoulder swimsuit, she looked incredibly cute. Given how much she had been worrying about it until today, I thought it suited her perfectly.

“Mai. That swimsuit looks great on you.”

“Right? You really get it, big brother!”

Mai, pleased with my compliment, wore a delighted expression.

As I watched her, I realized that Mashiro was nowhere to be seen and tilted my head in confusion.

“Hey, where’s Mashiro?”

“I think Mashiro-san will be here soon. But big brother, don’t be surprised, okay? Her swimsuit is just too amazing!”

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“So, you’ve already enjoyed Mashiro’s swimsuit then?”

“Well, yeah. She was unbelievably cute. Seeing Mashiro-san in her swimsuit was so angelic, I thought I might just die from the overwhelming cuteness!”

“You thought you might die from the overwhelming cuteness, huh? You’ve really raised the bar.”

“Because it’s true! Mashiro-san has beautiful skin and an outstanding figure!”

Well, I can certainly understand that.

And no matter how high Mai raises the bar, I know that Mashiro will easily surpass it.

Honestly, I can’t wait to see what kind of swimsuit she’ll show off.

As I waited anxiously for Mashiro to return, Mai giggled mischievously.

“You’re really easy to read, big brother. You think you’re pretending to be calm, but it’s all over your face. Hehe.”

“Oh, so you’re planning to tease me again. Well, I have something in mind too.”

“Whoa, now you have that scheming look on your face!”

“You’ve forgotten that I’m the one managing the pocket money Mom gave me. Right now, I could take your lunch as a hostage.”

“Huh!? My lunch…!!”

“The yakisoba here is exquisite, and it’s super popular on review sites, plus the shaved ice is delicious and Instagram-worthy. So, it seems like you’d be the only one without lunch.”

“Eh!? I’m sorry! Please forgive me, big brother!”

“Alright. Being honest is a good thing.”

“Ha ha, I’m so grateful!”

“Yes, yes. While I’m at it, I’ll ask Mai to run an errand. Go borrow a beach umbrella and a leisure sheet before Mashiro arrives. If you manage to borrow them safely, I’ll allow you a special topping for your shaved ice.”

“Understood, big brother!”

“Be careful and have fun!”

After receiving my wallet, Mai gave a crisp salute and then dashed off. Yes, yes, it seems like she’s getting pumped up for the beach outing.

As I watched my little sister’s back, waiting for Mashiro to return――.

“――Ryusuke, sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve changed… um, how do I look?”

I turned toward the voice.

There stood an angel in a swimsuit.

The pure white bikini, adorned with cute frills at the chest, accentuated the angel’s charm even further.

Her beautifully translucent white skin seemed untouched by any impurity, looking so delicate that it seemed it might break if touched. Her slightly plump yet firm stomach, and the curves leading to her waist were as beautiful as a work of art. Although slender and fragile-looking, her body was a perfect embodiment of beauty, with the right curves in all the right places.

The healthy and luscious feeling of her thighs harmonized with the long, graceful lines of her legs, a miraculous creation.

And above all, what caught the eye were her magnificent, supreme curves. The large swell wrapped in white fabric bounced and swayed, showcasing an abundant presence.

This angel in a swimsuit was my childhood friend, Mashiro. The ultimate beautiful girl.

Every time she fidgeted shyly, her long black hair swayed gently, releasing a sweet fragrance.

――That’s right.

I have the world’s strongest beautiful girl, Mashiro, by my side.

Just being with Mashiro made the anxiety born from encountering Fusegawa Raito fade away.

No matter what adversity we faced, Mashiro and I could overcome it. We had done so many times before; together, we had faced countless difficulties.

Creating the best memories with Mashiro was certainly not impossible.

I would prove that even a villain could shine brighter than the protagonist.

So I gazed into her clear blue eyes, blushing with shyness, and said,

“Mashiro, you look incredibly cute.”

“…Ehehe, that’s too much. Being praised like that is a bit… no, I might really get embarrassed.”

Her cheeks, dyed red from embarrassment, made her features seem slightly younger than usual, and the breath escaping from her luscious lips was sweet and warm.

Seeing her reaction made my heart race in sync with hers. Yet, I continued to look straight at her. I wanted to convey this feeling that resided in my heart.

“Mashiro, you’re truly beautiful. I’m so lucky to be able to enjoy the sea with such a beautiful Mashiro.”

“When you say that, Ryusuke, it makes me feel… um, happy but really embarrassed… But thank you. Just knowing you think that makes me feel incredibly happy.”

“Let’s have a lot of fun. I want today to be a special day for us. I’ll definitely make sure you have a good time, Mashiro.”

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“Yeah, Ryusuke. Nice to meet you. Let’s have a lot of fun, okay?”

With faces flushed as hot as the summer sun, they smiled at each other without hiding their feelings, vowing firmly to make this day the best it could be.