I Possessed the Villain in a Romantic Comedy Game – Chapter 170

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Nekorune
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“Wh-What are you doing…? You’re too close, back off…!”

Renka furrowed her brow, glancing nervously at the people around us. The way she tried to lift her chin, as if to maintain her pride, was both ridiculous and cute.

“What are you going to do when you get home today?”

“I don’t know…!”

“You don’t know? You don’t have any plans?”

“I’m going to hang out with Chinami…! We’re going to get ice cream…! Just go away…!”

She couldn’t yell at me, but not doing so would make her seem petty… Her inner conflict was obvious.

I chuckled at Renka, who was practically whining, and stepped back.

“Let’s go together next time.”

“Whatever… No.”

“Why not?”

“How many times do I have to tell you not to use informal language?”

“You’re being very stiff. Alright.”

“I’m not being stiff, it’s basic manners.”

“So, because you have basic manners, you treat me worse than trash?”

“…That’s too much… Trash…? It’s true that I haven’t been nice to you, but I’ve never thought of you that way.”

“Thanks for saying that, even if it’s just lip service. You deserve a reward…”

Renka’s face crumpled at the word “reward.”

“I-I don’t need it…! What reward…”

“I’ll give you one anyway. By the way, do you like cats?”

“…Cats?”

Renka tilted her head, blinking silently as she seemed to ponder whether my question had ulterior motives.

“Why…?”

“Just curious.”

“N-Not really…?”

She did like cats, but she was answering defensively because she was worried about what I might do. I could see right through her.

“I see.”

“…What is it? Why did you ask?”

“I said I was just curious.”

“There’s no way you’d ask for no reason… Answer me properly.”

*click*

Just as Renka was pressing me for an answer, the changing room door opened, and Chinami emerged, her face flushed. Our conversation naturally ended there.

I smirked at the tight-lipped Renka and thought about what kind of cosplay outfit would suit her. I wasn’t planning on making her wear it anytime soon, but I needed to order it soon, as it might be out of stock by the end of the year.

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“Really? You’re participating in the team competition with Matsuda-kun?”

Miyuki asked, sounding surprised. Tetsuya, who was sitting in the back seat, poked his head between the front seats.

He grinned at Miyuki.

“Yeah. You’ll come cheer us on, right?”

“Hmm… when is it?”

“Before New Year’s. It doesn’t overlap with the school trip.”

“Really? Then I’ll go. I’ll definitely cheer you on.”

“Alright.”

Tetsuya beamed, looking satisfied. His smug grin annoyed me. I hated how this guy was stealing all my conversation topics with Miyuki. This was why I didn’t want to give him a ride… He was such a nuisance.

After dropping Tetsuya off at his house, we were on our way to Miyuki’s.

“Why didn’t you tell me you were entering the competition, Matsuda-kun?” she asked as I drove silently.

“I was going to, but he told you first.”

“Why didn’t you tell me first?”

Her words sent a chill down my spine. But at the same time, they made me happy. It seemed she preferred hearing things from me rather than Tetsuya. Well, considering that Tetsuya was less than dirt, it was only natural.

“I said I was going to.”

“But you didn’t.”

“He beat me to it.”

“You could have struck first, you know.”

“With my fists?”

“…Seriously… You’re no fun at all.”

Miyuki chuckled and turned to look out the window.

I glanced at her as I slowed down, catching a glimpse of her face faintly reflected in the window. Her lower lip was tucked in. Was she trying not to laugh?

Sometimes, she would burst out laughing at my incredibly lame jokes, the kind she usually ignored. It seemed like she was in that kind of mood right now.

“Is it funny?”

“…Didn’t I say you were no fun?”

“Look at me.”

“No. Focus on driving.”

“You laughed.”

“No, I didn’t.”

“You’re smiling right now.”

“I’m not!”

We arrived at Miyuki’s house as we continued our silly bickering. Miyuki grumbled as she unbuckled her seatbelt and grabbed her bag. She opened the passenger door and was about to get out when,

“Oh…?”

She gasped, looking up at the sky.

Confused by her reaction, I asked,

“What is it?”

“Matsuda-kun…!”

“Yeah?”

“It’s snowing…!”

“Snow?”

“Yes, snow! Come out quickly!”

I got out of the car after Miyuki and smiled involuntarily as I saw the small, white snowflakes falling gently.

It was about time for the first snow. Was this a gift from God for all my recent hardships? The typical cliché was for the first snow to fall on Christmas, setting the stage for a romantic date… but I preferred seeing it now. Christmas would be awkward because of the threesome.

“Wow…!”

I moved naturally to Miyuki’s side, put my arm around her shoulders, and pulled her closer. I gently stroked her cheek, which was flushed pink from the cold.

“It’s not snowing much.”

“I know… But it’s nice to see snow after all the rain we’ve been having.”

“Let’s go out when it snows more.”

“Okay.”

Miyuki’s expression was quite cheerful. Even though she saw snow every year, it seemed special this time because she was with me.

Miyuki gazed at me for a long moment, then,

“Hmm…”

She suddenly hugged my waist, seemingly moved by the sight of the snow. Judging by her characteristically pleasant hum, she was in a good mood.

“I like you. A lot…”

Miyuki confessed, nuzzling her face against my chest. I patted her back and returned her heartfelt sentiment.

“I like you too.”

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After seeing Miyuki off and returning home, I called Chinami.

“Hello?”

Chinami answered before the phone even rang twice. I chuckled at her unique greeting.

“Where are you? Are you having ice cream with the Captain?”

“Yes, I am.”

“Did you see the snow? It snowed a little earlier.”

“Hmm…? Snow…? It didn’t snow here.”

“It only snowed a little, so you might have missed it. That’s too bad.”

“Hmm… Did it really snow? The first snow?”

“Yes.”

“Oh my… Oh my…! To miss the first snow… This year will be very unlucky…! Although there’s less than a month left until next year.”

Was that a superstition? I had never heard of it. It seemed like Chinami just made that up… She was so quirky.

If Chinami had seen the snow, I would have rushed over to her. I wanted to spend time with her on such a memorable day. But since she didn’t see it… I would have to wait for the next opportunity.

“Hey, who is it?”

Renka’s curious voice came from the other end of the line. Chinami sighed and excused herself before answering.

“It’s Matsuda-kouhai. He says it snowed, the first snow.”

“Snow? It didn’t snow here.”

“He said it only snowed a little, so we might have missed it.”

“He’s lying. Don’t believe him.”

Renka was racking up bad karma points. Let’s see how that worked out for her.

“Lying…? There’s no reason for Matsuda-kouhai to lie to me.”

“Let’s hang up and eat our ice cream. They have your favorite ice mochi.”

“Oh…! Ahem… Matsuda-kouhai, can I call you back after I eat?”

Was mochi more important than me? That hurt.

This was all Renka’s fault. That wicked vixen had bewitched Chinami. I had to get her back.

“Alright.”

After ending the call, I immediately opened my laptop and went to a website that sold cosplay outfits for events. I purchased several props and outfits for future use, then went to a website that sold cute gloves.

I wanted to give Chinami a present.

I was looking for mittens, not ordinary winter gloves. They couldn’t be thin, knitted mittens. Chinami needed thick ones. Pink or beige would probably suit her.

Imagining Chinami opening and closing her small fingers inside the mittens, waving like she was doing hand exercises, brought a smile to my face.

When should we have sex again? I wanted to have sex with her a few times before the threesome to help her get used to it… I would have to plan something.

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