I Want to Fall in Love After Getting Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, but My OP Older Brother Won’t Leave Me Alone!? - Chapter 106
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 106 ? A Glimpse of Love at the School Festival 2
I already knew Julius was incredibly popular, but actually witnessing a confession in person, I couldn’t help but be amazed.
To be honest, I was really curious, but I thought it was wrong to peek at other people’s confessions, so I tried to leave the scene once again.
“Huh? Rene-chan, what are you doing?”
“!!????”
Suddenly, a voice whispered in my ear, and I instinctively covered my mouth with both hands. I wanted to commend myself for not screaming.
When I cautiously turned around, I found Arnold-san there smiling. When did he get here?
“I was searching for Julius because I needed to talk to him, but it looks like he’s in the middle of something.”
“Right, we should leave for now… Wait, what are you doing?”
Although I suggested leaving together, for some reason, I found myself being firmly held from behind, unable to move.
“It’ll be done in three seconds, so let’s just wait here.”
“T-Three seconds…?”
What is going on? Arnold-san’s strength was a hundred times greater than I had imagined, and since he showed no sign of letting go, I resigned myself to waiting in this position.
Finally, the female student seemed to gather her courage and spoke up.
“I’ve liked Julius-sama ever since our first year.”
From the tone of her voice and her words, it was clear how deeply she felt about Julius.
And confessing to him must have taken immense courage, considering how scary it could be. Julius listened to her silently, his expression unreadable.
“I’ve only talked to Julius-sama twice, and I’ve mostly admired you from a distance, so you might not remember me…”
“I remember you.”
Julius’s words made the girl’s eyes widen in surprise. Behind me, Arnold-san tilted his head, puzzled, “Huh?”
“I’ve wanted to tell you for so long, but I just couldn’t muster up the courage… Thanks to my friends’ encouragement during the school festival season, I can now confess.”
“….”
“Thank you for taking the time to listen.”
I always thought a confession was about asking the other person to go out with you. This was the first time I realized that it’s also about just expressing your feelings to them.
“I was happy to be able to talk to you like this. I’m really happy I could convey my feelings.”
“… I see. Thank you.”
The female student’s eyes widened in surprise at Julius’s response, but she soon smiled and said, “Thank you as well.”
Then, she bows politely and leaves the place.
“….”
As I stared at her figure, my chest tightened painfully. I couldn’t understand why, no matter how much I thought about it.
However, I realized that if I weren’t his “sister,” Julius Wainwright would be a very distant figure, someone I wouldn’t interact with at all.
“That was surprising. I’ve seen Julius being confessed to a few times, but he always just responds with, ‘It’s a nuisance,’ and ends it.”
Arnold-san, who hadn’t yet set me free, muttered that in genuine surprise.
“I always thought it was pitiful seeing everyone cry, but today he seemed like a different person.”
That’s probably why Arnold-san said it would be over in 3 seconds. Still, my brother was incredibly harsh back then.
“… Actually, they’re wasting their time. Even if they do something like that, I won’t develop feelings for those girls.”
“I guess I don’t really like girls who get all caught up in romantic feelings. Seeing them act without restraint makes me feel nauseous.”
But remembering his past remarks, maybe he had some painful experiences that made him adopt that attitude.
Even though I think of myself as the person closest to him, I realize once again that I know nothing about Julius.
“I saw it, and even I was really surprised.”
“You have such a bad taste, don’t you?”
While I was pondering his words, Arnold-san left me in the shade and headed toward Julius. He’s too fast-paced.
“It’s rare seeing a kind rejection from you.”
“Well…”
“Did you have a change of heart?”
“Ah…”
Julius put his right hand behind his neck and, after appearing to ponder something for a moment, began to speak.
“Having the courage to convey your feelings to others is honestly impressive.”
“Huh, that’s creepy. What’s gotten into you?”
“I’m never talking to you again. Go die.”
“My bad, my bad, I was just joking. It’s good to see you becoming more human.”
Arnold-san put his arm around Julius’s shoulder, while Julius frowned, gesturing for him to let go.
I also found it quite surprising to learn that Julius thought that way inside.
“It’s probably thanks to Rene-chan.”
“I suppose so.”
Julius’s straightforward response made me involuntarily blurt out, “Huh?” Did I somehow influence Julius’s mindset?
“That’s great. But Julius, why do you find Rene-chan so adorable?”
And then Arnold-san, the world’s most unreadable psychopath, asked an outrageous question. It was too devilish because he knew I was here to hear it.
“Rene… She doesn’t think about anything, you know?”
My heart pounded as I awaited his next words, and I almost hit my head hard against the tree I was hiding behind.
“She’s not calculating like others and being with her is comforting. I guess it’s because I’m convinced that she’ll never hurt other people or betray me.”
But those words soon followed, and I felt my breath hitch. Maybe for Julius, I’m the only family he truly feels at ease with.
It’s heartening to know he trusts me so much, but at the same time, it saddens me to think that Julius has lived with such closed-off emotions towards others.
“… And besides, unlike Mother, Rene isn’t weak. That’s probably the main reason.”
Julius muttered, his profile looking terribly wounded and sorrowful.
I don’t know anything about Julius’s late mother, but she might have had a difficult past.
“I see. Certainly, the straightforward and resilient Rene-chan is the perfect girl for Julius. It’s really great that you’ve found someone you can truly rely on.”
Arnold-san seemed to understand Julius’s circumstances and gazed at him with a very gentle expression.
Although he’s a bit eccentric about things, it’s clear that he cares about his best friend, Julius.
“Oh, by the way, Rene-chan is right there.”
“… Hah?”
And in the most inopportune timing possible, Arnold-san kindly introduced me.
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