Uwah, I got a huge (pleasant) surprise when I woke up this morning and saw such a response… well, aren’t ya glad I was working on chapter 4 last night? Now I can give you my thanks for your thanks XD Arigatou for the support, I appreciate it lots.
Back to business, I think you guys should’ve noticed in the previous chapter. I left certain terms that either
(1) doesn’t have an accurate enough/proper/apt English translation (eg. tsukkomi, otome game) or/and
(2) will most likely be commonly used in the story and are rather simple Japanese (eg. onii-chan, imouto) and
(3) sound effects, SFX, sounds made in conversation (eg. Un, Eh)
as they are. This is in hopes of remaining true to the original and the “flavour” of the story. I have a feeling most readers would at least have a basic grasp of the Japanese language. But for those who are new to this, if you need me to make notes, let me know.
Finally, someone’s comment reminded me (that I should remind you!) that this story is kinda BL (the whole female in male body thing makes the line blurred, but…), so those who are against/dislike/have unhappy feelings towards this genre, beware. I have no idea how far *cough* the BL will progress in the future. You have been warned!
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Watashi, Dokidoki Renai Kakumei de Onii-chan Yattemasu.
Chapter 4 – The Natural Flag-raiser and the Saviour and the Prince (1)
“Mako-chan’s cooking, it was insanely deliciousー! See you tomorrow!”
In the end, Kaname and Soutarou broke into my house for dinner yesterday. Even when I told them to go back home, Kaname remained with a smile on his face. I made curry rice with what’s left in the fridge, in this way showing some hospitality.
Because Kaname continued to maintain a tension one would have on the night of a field trip, last night we couldn’t sleep a wink. It’s troubling if he’s this tense for the training camp next week. I may be a man on the outside, but as the inside is a youthful maiden, I want to have enough sleep. Lack of sleep is bad for the skin. Even though my face is that of a man’s, having bad skin makes me feel awful. Sorry for that.
“I’m sorry for coming over to stay suddenly. Am I bothering you?”
“Even if I say you’re a bother, you’ll still come, right.”
As though trying to entreat me, the ends of Soutarou’s eyebrows lowered and he looked at me with upturned eyes. Really sly. This reminds me of him at the family restaurant yesterday.
With an uneasy expression, Soutarou did his classic head tilt. I suppose this is a habit of Soutarou’s. Whenever Soutarou hears words of denial from others and feels scared, he’ll make this face. I feel that somehow or other I’ve grasped his personality.
“That’s not it, because Makoto is very nice…… even if you’re unwilling, I thought that you won’t hate it.”
“Don’t say such strange things. I’m not as good-natured as Soutarou, if I really don’t like it, I’d have already said it.”
As though he was shocked by my words, Soutarou’s already large eyes grew wider by a size.
Whether is it Soutarou or is it Kaname, I’ve already come to think of them without any ill feelings. In fact, I’d say they’re very likable. I hope that we’ll get along even better from now on.
“I had fun too. A lot.”
It’s been a long time since I behaved like an idiot, merrymaking without any concerns.
I really had fun.
Arriving in a completely unfamiliar otome game and for some reason turning into a guy, I’ve been feeling very anxious. This feeling, I certainly can’t tell these two and even if I do tell them, they won’t understand.
Even so, these few days, I’m filled with nothing but gratitude for these two. I’ve had so much fun that I was able to forget my anxiety. Although Kaname, Soutarou and I have only met for a few days, I can already feel a friendship forming with them.
Hearing me say that I enjoyed myself, Soutarou’s face was full of smiles as though flowers were blooming.
Oh, as expected of an otome game’s capturable character. It’s possible for flowers to fly in the background. If this was a game screen, it would be the appearance of a CG.
“Thank goodness…… Can I, stay over at Mako’s house, again? Of course, together with Kana.”
“Ah. If it’s once in a while.”
“Un! I’m glad. Mako.”
Suddenly, Soutarou hugged me.
As expected, even if it’s me, being embraced by a guy taller than me by about 5cm will make me lose my stability. I wonder what would be the right action to take now. For the time being, I’ll just put my arms around Soutarou’s body. Un? This is also strange. Two guys embracing each other feels rather stifling.
“Let go already. It’s embarrassing for two guys to be hugging in front of the house.”
“Only Mako-chan and Souta, that’s unfair. Me too, me tooー!”
“Oi, didn’t you hear me? Let go.”
In addition to the Soutarou and I who were hugging, even Kaname joined in. Somehow the situation has evolved and became even more confusing. With the current circumstances being three high school boys sticking to each other, I already