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 62

62. The Way Back from the Sea

After the fierce battle at the beach volleyball tournament.

Fusegawa Raito disappeared with the two heroines.

I had no idea where they went after that.

He had treated the heroines, Hanazaki Yuna and Himeno Karen,

so harshly just to win.

No matter how much of a protagonist he is,

the rift between him and the heroines must have widened.

Will they reconcile after an event to mend their relationship,

or will they drift apart like this…?

At this point, I have no way of knowing.

One thing I do know is that something was off about Fusegawa Raito.

Negative emotions that the original Fusegawa Raito would never show

were seeping through.

I felt a sense of discomfort in his actions.

I need to find out what the source of that discomfort is.

On the other hand, we received meal vouchers as a prize for winning,

and we enjoyed a feast at the beach house.

My sister Mai filled her stomach with a large serving of yakisoba,

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a mountain of toppings on her shaved ice,

and grilled corn.

Mashiro and I watched Mai eat happily,

while we filled our empty stomachs with the beach house’s famous curry rice together.

After that, we played in the sea until the afternoon,

and finally finished getting ready to head home as the sun began to set.

Now we are on the bus,

bouncing along on our way home.

The return bus is empty except for us,

a private ride.

We sat together in the back seat,

and I was enjoying a relaxed time sandwiched between Mashiro and Mai.

Mai, perhaps tired from playing,

quickly fell asleep as soon as we got on the bus,

leaning against my shoulder.

Mashiro watched Mai with a cheerful gaze.

“Mai-chan fell asleep. She’s so cute… Hehe, she really looks happy.

She must be having a good dream.”

“Yeah, that’s true. Mai is always full of energy,

but she was especially lively today.”

“Uh-huh. Swimming at the beach with everyone was so much fun.

She might have just worn herself out.”

“I’m pretty tired too. I might have muscle pain tomorrow…”

—

“I want to swim a lot, play beach volleyball, and my whole body is screaming…”

“Masahiro is the same. But it was fun, right?”

“It was so much fun. Ryusuke kept his promise and made sure I had a great time. So, thank you. I made the best summer memories.”

Masahiro said this and tightly grasped my hand. Her small hand was warm and soft, and just holding it made happiness overflow within me.

When I returned the grip, Masahiro’s face relaxed into a joyful smile. Her profile, illuminated by the sunset streaming through the window, was beautiful and so captivating that I couldn’t help but stare.

As I gazed at her, her clear blue eyes met mine.

Masahiro laughed mischievously, tilting her head as she asked, “Ah, Ryusuke, you’re staring at my face the whole time. Aren’t you embarrassed?”

“Well, right now, I feel more strongly about wanting to see Masahiro’s smile than feeling embarrassed.”

“…Hmm. When you say things like that, it makes me feel shy instead… But you’re right. I think I’m feeling happier like you are right now.”

Masahiro’s cheeks flushed as she intertwined her fingers with mine. After forming what is commonly known as a “lover’s hold,” she squinted her eyes happily.

“I like this way of holding hands. It feels reassuring, and more than anything, I can feel that Ryusuke is right here with me.”

“I see, I might feel the same way. Masahiro’s hand is warm, and it feels like it gently envelops me.”

“Ryusuke’s hand feels the same, you know? It’s warm and makes me feel gentle. That’s why when we’re like this, I feel so happy.”

Masahiro closed her eyes and breathed quietly, as if she were sensing my warmth.

Then, like a cat, she rubbed her head against me, seeking affection. When I gently stroked her hair, she giggled, feeling ticklish.

“I thought I would have to hold back on being this affectionate for a little longer. But I’m glad there’s no one else on the bus. If there were, we couldn’t do this.”

“Right now, it’s just the two of us, and Mai is sleeping, so I can spoil you as much as I want.”

“Exactly! So until the bus arrives, I can be spoiled by Ryusuke, right?”

“Yeah, of course. We talked about how I’d spoil you a lot when we’re tired from playing.”

“Hehe, then I won’t hold back!”

Masahiro’s voice was filled with joy as she rested her head on my shoulder. With her body leaning against me, she purred contentedly.

As I pulled her shoulder closer, I slowly ran my fingers through her long black hair. The silky, pleasant texture felt wonderful against my palm.

“It feels nice to be petted by Ryusuke. Do it more.”

“Alright. How about this?”

“Mmm… You said not to touch my ears.”

“But you look like you’re enjoying it.”

“It feels good, but it’s embarrassing… that’s why.”

“Should I stop then? I was thinking I wanted to pet you a little more.”

“You’re being mean… You know I want you to do it more.”

—

“How about it? Continuing depends on Mashiro, but what do you want me to do?”

Mashiro blushed, pouting her lips slightly in a sulky manner. That expression was so cute that a wave of affection surged within me. It was only natural to want to tease her a little.

“Um… I give up. Please touch me more…”

“Yes, well done.”

I gently traced my fingers along Mashiro’s ears as she surrendered and made her request. She shivered slightly, letting out a sweet sigh. Reacting to the movement of my fingers, she breathed heavily, looking as if she was enjoying it.

Seeing such a sultry sight made my heart race.

Noticing the sound of my heartbeat, Mashiro looked up at me with her eyes half-lidded, smiling softly as she whispered sweetly.

“Ryusuke, you’re all flustered. Just like me.”

“Mashiro, you look like you’re melting. Your face is so soft and squishy!”

“Because when you touch me, I’m so happy that I feel like I’m going to melt. Plus, it feels so good that I might just fall asleep like this…”

“You can sleep if you want. I’ll wake you up when we get there.”

“No way, that would be a waste. You’ve gone out of your way to pamper me, so I want to stay awake just a little longer.”

“If you say so, but… don’t push yourself too hard, okay?”

“Yeah, thanks. You’re so kind, Ryusuke.”

With her eyes narrowed, Mashiro pressed her head against my chest, nuzzling like a cat, and I couldn’t help but smile.

(What a truly cute girl)

As I gently patted Mashiro’s head, she snuggled closer, wearing a smile that looked like she might melt away from happiness.

After a little while, Mashiro opened her mouth as if she had remembered something.

“Hey, Ryusuke. Do you remember what you said during beach volleyball?”

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“Could it be the part where you said I would grant any wish you had?”

“Yeah. Is it really okay to ask for anything?”

“Well, since I said it, I absolutely mean it.”

“I’m so happy! So, I’ve been thinking about a lot of things since then…”

“Oh? What on earth did you come up with?”

“Hehe… I have so many things I want you to do for me that I’m in trouble.”

“R-Really? Is there that much? Just keep it within what I can actually do, okay? I can’t do anything too outrageous.”

“Ah, my requests are things only you can do, so it’s fine. So don’t worry.”

“Requests only I can fulfill? Now I’m curious… For now, at least tell me one of them.”

“It’s still a secret! But I will definitely have you grant it someday. So please look forward to it until then?”

“Got it, I promise. Just like you said, I’m looking forward to that day.”

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I nodded in satisfaction at my words, and Mashiro snuggled up to me again like a child seeking affection. As I gently stroked her hair, she let out a happy little laugh.

Just being close together like this makes me feel so happy. Surely, Mashiro feels the same way. That’s why she has such a joyful smile on her face.

The gentle time flowing between us is warm and comfortable, making me want to stay like this forever. Eventually, the cuddly Mashiro began to nod off, her head bobbing gently.

She must be feeling satisfied after all that affection. It seems she is getting ready to be lured into the world of dreams. Supporting Mashiro’s body, I spoke softly to her.

“Mashiro, it’s okay to sleep. I’ll make sure to wake you up properly.”

“Mm, sleep…”

“Good girl. Goodnight.”

“…Ryusuke.”

As Mashiro slowly closed her eyelids, she whispered in a sweet voice like melted sugar.

“Let’s be together again next year…”

Just as I was about to respond to her words, she let out adorable little snores and fell into a dream.

Watching her sleep so happily, I felt my cheeks naturally relax. At the same time, a warm feeling flowed deep within my chest.

(Ah, let’s go to the beach together again next year.)

I told myself this in my heart as I gently stroked Mashiro while gazing out at the scenery outside the window.

The unfamiliar streets bathed in the sunset looked somewhat fantastical.