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 119
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 119 ? Fragments of Truth 4
“But, Yoshida didn’t do anything wrong….”
“Still, it’s natural to be concerned, right? I’m sure Rene would feel the same if the situation were reversed.”
Certainly, that’s true. Even though there is nothing I can do as a weak magician, if a friend got into a bloody accident right in front of me, I would definitely be worried.
Especially since Yoshida is so kind, he would regret not being able to protect me even more. Though I am also a victim, I feel sorry.
I decided that the first thing I would do when I got to school was to meet Yoshida and tell him that I was already full of energy, but then I suddenly realized.
“Eh, what day and time is it now?!”
When I hurriedly asked for the date, it turned out to be the evening before the school festival. I felt relieved that I hadn’t missed the festival by being unconscious.
“The school festival isn’t canceled because of my accident, right?”
“They were deciding what to do since Rene is in this state, but I let them know that you wouldn’t want that and would prefer the festival to happen as planned.”
“J-Julius-sama….!”
What a wonderful brother who understands me so deeply! I felt tears of gratitude welling up.
“Is it alright if I go tomorrow…? As you can see, thanks to you, I’m already back to full strength…”
“I really want to say no, but I know how much you’re looking forward to the school festival.”
Julius lets out a sigh and continues.
“Anyway, stick to tasks you can do while seated and stay near me as much as possible. Okay?”
“Definitely! Thank you!”
“It’s a promise.”
As Julius gently stroked my head, he finally relaxed and showed me a genuine smile.
I make a firm promise in my heart that I will behave well and not cause anyone to worry anymore.
“Still, it’s surprising that your personality can change just by regaining your memory for a moment. I was surprised.”
“I-I guess so.”
“… It makes me scared to think the same thing might happen again.”
From Julius’ perspective, it may have seemed like I had multiple personalities. As for me, I was afraid that this switching would happen again at any moment.
However, from the information I have now, it seems correct to assume that the switch occurs when there is a life-threatening situation. There are still many unknowns, such as which body this would apply to, but there are probably some measures that can be taken.
“I’m not sure either, but I feel like as long as I don’t put myself in danger anyway, I’ll be fine.”
“Then I’ll definitely protect you.”
“Y-Yes, sir!”
“Hahaha, what’s with that reaction?”
It was impossible not to feel flustered when he said lines I had only heard in manga and video games at such a close distance and with such a beautiful face too.
As I desperately try to hide my pounding heart, Julius looks off into the distance and opens his mouth.
“But, this incident has helped me come to a conclusion.”
“Conclusion?”
“Yeah… I always thought the saying ‘you never know what you have until it’s gone’ was foolish, but it seems to hold true.”
I’m not entirely sure either, but maybe it means he cherishes me more now.
“Anyway, Rene, you should rest some more. I’ll have dinner sent to your room, so we can eat together.”
“Okay, thank you!”
Knowing that I jumped again, my parents probably think I’m a disgrace to the Wainwright family. I’m thankful I don’t have to see them.
It looks like there are two hours until dinner, so Julius says he’ll come back later and then leaves the room.
“… Hmm, I can’t sleep.”
I meditated for the next half hour trying to rest my body and count sheep, but I couldn’t fall asleep at all.
In the meantime, I suddenly recalled that Jenny had treated me after I jumped. She was the one who pushed me the first time, but this time she treated me. I wonder what caused this change of heart.
Regardless, the fact remains that Jenny helped me. I decided to go thank her and stood up from my bed.
“Oh my, Sister. Is leaping off things a hobby of yours? That was quite a spectacular fall.”
Thus, upon visiting Jenny’s room, her first words upon seeing me were that.
The clear sarcasm was so refreshing that it oddly put me at ease.
“Setting this time aside, the first time was an accident.”
“… Hmm, so you’re back to normal. How boring.”
Rene seemed to regain consciousness and encountered Jenny before leaving the room and jumping down. She might have shown signs of fear towards Jenny.
Jenny also seemed to have witnessed Rene jump down the stairs.
“I, um, got a little frantic… Jenny healed me with healing magic, right? Thank you very much.”
Anyway, when I thanked her, Jenny furrowed her perfectly shaped eyebrows and gestured dismissively.
“How repulsive. It’s not for your sake, Sister. How could I refuse when our big brother bows his head to me?”
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