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 165
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 165 ? An Exciting New School Term 1
It’s been almost a year since I reincarnated as the heroine of My Lovelyn—the otome game with a title that’s still shrouded in mystery.
As I welcomed my second spring, my heart raced with excitement as I stepped onto the grounds of Heartful Academy with Julius.
“It’s so warm already. Spring is definitely my favorite season. The weather’s perfect, and there aren’t too many bugs.”
“That’s a very realistic reason.”
With a natural ease, Julius holds my hand as we walk and murmurs, “I think I like winter the most.”
“Why? You can’t handle the cold.”
“I used to dislike it, but if I use the excuse that it’s cold, Rene doesn’t mind if I stick close.”
“….”
Julius says such things so boldly with a charming smile, which is honestly sneaky.
Even knowing his cunning thoughts, I could already picture myself letting it slide again next winter.
As expected from a subpar game, the sloppy world design ensures that the campus is beautifully covered in full-bloom cherry blossoms, making it feel like the start of a new term.
“Wow, look! There are so many new students!”
“You’re right.”
Although there are no differences in uniforms between grades, you can somehow immediately tell between new students and those already enrolled.
I can’t help but smile at their nervous expressions, finding them adorable. On the other hand, Julius looks like he couldn’t care less.
Could I possibly look like a proper upperclassman to the new students? The thought of it makes me instinctively stand up straighter.
Trying to look a little more mature, I casually sweep my hair back with my hand.
Julius must have seen right through my act because he laughed and teased me, “That’s very senior-like.” I’m embarrassed.
“Hey, hey, isn’t that senior really handsome?”
“Wow, you’re right. I wonder if he’s a third-year.”
“On top of that, he’s S-rank? So perfect!”
Meanwhile, a group of new students passing by blushed when they saw Julius and started whispering to each other.
I still remember the shock I felt when I first saw Julius, and I understand how they feel. I was amazed to see such a beautiful person, unable to tear my eyes away.
Not to mention, now he seems even taller and more charismatic than before.
Thinking about how Julius would undoubtedly continue to charm countless women in the future, I felt a small prick in my chest.
“Rene? What’s wrong?”
I unconsciously gripped our connected hand tightly, and Julius looked at me in confusion.
??I don’t doubt Julius’ words when he says he’ll always love me.
Even so, I mustn’t become complacent or take his words for granted. There is no such thing as “absolute” in someone’s feelings.
As expected, I need to get a C rank in the next exam and confess to Julius. With renewed determination, I smiled and told him that it was nothing.
“Kyaa! He totally looked over here just now, right?”
“Yeah, he did! So handsome!”
When we arrived at the entrance, there was another commotion in a corner, and out of curiosity, I casually glanced in their direction.
At that moment, the bright pink hair of a male student caught my eye.
“Wow….”
More than his rare hair color, I couldn’t help but gasp at how unbelievably handsome his face was.
Though I’m accustomed to being surrounded by incredibly beautiful people, he was such a beautiful boy that I couldn’t help but stare.
With such a striking appearance, it’s hard to forget him once you’ve seen him, so he must be a new student.
Had it been me from last year, I would have been confused, wondering if someone with such looks might be a capture target. But after getting the details from Anna-san, I remained unfazed.
He’s definitely just an ordinary good-looking person, unrelated to the game or me. A random pretty boy.
“…. Eh?”
While I was feeling at ease on my own, suddenly, our gazes intertwined as his pink eyes met mine. Despite the considerable distance between us, I couldn’t shake the feeling that he was staring at me.
The beautiful boy smiled softly, without looking away from me. In that instant, the girls around him let out a loud, excited scream.
Of course, I don’t know someone as beautiful as him, so it must’ve been a misunderstanding. Just as I thought this, I felt arms around my neck and waist, drawing me closer from behind.
“Already eyeing another guy this early in the new term?”
“It’s a complete misunderstanding.”
“I’m definitely better than that kid.”
Julius whispers in a low voice in my ear, and I can’t stop the cold sweat or the rapid beating of my heart. Since realizing my feelings, my heart has been pounding even more than before, which is becoming quite troublesome.
Although it was a misunderstanding, I sincerely apologized, “I’m really sorry,” and quickly slipped out of Julius’ arms.
Though we’re known as a brother-sister duo with a bit of a complex, being so touchy in front of so many new students at the entrance was embarrassing.
I explained it to Julius, who looked upset, and his response was completely baffling, “I’m just showing off.”
“Second-year students should go to the second-floor hall.”
“Ah, right! Thank you!”
I almost inadvertently head for the same classroom as before, but Julius’ voice brings me back to my senses. Apparently, every year, the class assignments are made in the second-floor hall.
The thought that the class I will spend the next two years—until graduation—has already been decided makes me nervous.
I prayed that I would be with my close friends as I parted ways with Julius and headed toward the second-floor hall.
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