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 25
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 25 ? Sports Festival 6
“Rene-chan, do you have any experience in archery?”
“I have a bit of experience, but I’m not sure.”
When I answered that, people around me laughed and said, “What’s with that?” However, since there were no other candidates, it was quickly decided that I would participate.
Actually, I had some experience in my previous life. Near the facility where I used to live, there was a civic gymnasium, and it had a small archery range attached. I would occasionally go there to take a break from my studies and learn from the regulars.
Everyone praised me for my skill, but since I had never participated in any competitions, I wasn’t quite sure of my actual skill level. That said, I thought I could be of more help than a complete novice.
I’m quite anxious, but I definitely didn’t want to lose to Jenny’s class like this. In addition, I want to settle the score in the swordsmanship competition as well.
“Rene, do your best. We’ll be cheering for you.”
“Thank you.”
I thank Therese and head to the gathering place for the participants.
Seeing me in the area, Jenny had a look of disbelief on her face. Maybe Rene doesn’t have any experience in archery after all.
Since I was filling in for Paula, I ended up being the last one to go. When my turn eventually came around, it followed the typical plot where a reversal could be possible depending on my performance.
I wish I could stop being so cliché even at times like this. I pick up the bow, feeling a level of pressure that makes me feel like I’m going to puke out my stomach.
“You don’t have much to lose even if you fail, so you’ll be fine! Besides, people don’t expect much from you, so take it easy!”
“Hey!”
I guess my nervousness was showing in my face because Willy cheered for me loudly and rudely. I burst into laughter.
However, his voice was followed by cheers like “Do your best!” and “‘You’ll be fine!” from my other classmates. Thinking back, I had never stood in front of so many people and been cheered on like this before.
Slowly, a warm feeling welled up in my chest. Thanks to Willy, my nerves had been lifted considerably.
…. I want to take first place not only for myself but also for my hardworking classmates. I want to end all this with a smile on everyone’s face.
Then, I took a deep breath, straightened my posture, and readied my bow.
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By the time I returned home after the victory celebration at a restaurant owned by my classmate’s parents near the school, it was already dark outside.
Exhausted, I quickly prepared for bed and jumped into it. Why is it that a bed feels so blissful when one feels completely tired? It’s simply heaven.
Just as I was beginning to doze off, there was a knock at my door. I rubbed my eyes and immediately said, “Come in.”
“Oh, sorry, were you sleeping?”
“It’s okay. I’m just tired, so I thought I’d go to bed.”
As expected, it was my brother who entered the room. He was surprised to see me lying in bed at a time when usually only children sleep.
Although I told him that it was okay, I let out a big yawn afterward. Maybe it’s because I’m not only tired from today, but also tired from the special training with Master Yoshida, so I feel like I’ll sleep like a log tonight.
“What’s wrong?”
“I just wanted to see Rene’s face.”
“I-I see.”
He gave me such a dazzling smile that it almost wiped away my sleepiness, and I couldn’t help but start to think that my brother might indeed have a sister complex.
At first, I thought he was just being funny, but I wondered if that was really the only reason he was helping me so much and coming to see me. Even the incident during the day would make sense if he indeed had a sister complex.
“I’ll be leaving right away after this”, he said, and then my brother sat down on the bed.
“Anyway, you came back late, didn’t you?”
“Yeah. I was celebrating with my classmates.”
“Next time you’re going to be late, let me know and I’ll come pick you up.”
“Yes…?”
With such an excessive level of overprotectiveness, I was now convinced that my brother had a sister complex. When did he turn out that way exactly?
Perhaps it’s because I’ve been getting involved in too many troubles that he started feeling protective. My brother is a busy man, I reminded myself, and I should try not to worry him too much.
“Did you have fun at the sports festival?”
“Yes! I got along well with everyone.”
“I see, that’s good.”
Thanks to my successful performance in archery, our class was able to secure victory by a small margin.
I never imagined things would go this smoothly, but I’ll just attribute it to the protagonist’s luck. Please, let me do some more heroine actions on a daily basis.
In any case, thanks to that, I feel like I’ve suddenly gotten closer to my classmates. And so, Willy suggested throwing a celebration, and we all celebrated together.
“Congratulations on your victory. I wish I could have seen your performance.”
“Thank you.”
My brother, who couldn’t watch my archery performance because he had to rush to his own competition, seemed quite disappointed.
“Oh, right. As a reward for your hard work, I’ll take you anywhere you want to go, Rene.”
“…. Really?”
“Sure, it could be anywhere you want.”
Suddenly, I remember when I was a child, after a sports festival, I would watch my classmates, who were being led away by their parents, having a conversation like “What do you want as a reward for your hard work?” while I walked home alone, feeling a bit lonely.
I had always admired and envied interactions like that, so I immediately nodded my head.
“Thank you for your offer! I’ll think more about it.”
“Sure.”
“…. I think I’ve always longed for a family like this.”
I unconsciously murmured that, and my brother widened his beautiful azure eyes in surprise. I hurriedly decided to change the subject. Somehow, I felt embarrassed and hurriedly decided to change the subject.
“By the way, what were you trying to say before at school?”
“…. Nothing.”
“Eh?”
“It can’t be helped, I guess I’ll keep you company for a little while longer.”
I still didn’t understand what he said, though. But eventually, he gently stroked my head with his large, warm hand.
“So, make sure I’m your number one choice, alright?”
I closed my eyes from the feeling of comfort and security and fell into a dream in the blink of an eye, still in a happy mood.
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