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 44
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 44 ? Preparing for Summer Vacation
“It feels quite peaceful, doesn’t it?”
“Your surroundings are just usually too noisy. This is what’s normal.”
It had been two weeks since the overnight trip, and one day after school, I stopped Yoshida, who was on his way home, and we sat down for tea in the cafeteria. Yoshida’s glasses, of course, are back on.
Since then, I have been attending Heartful Academy every day with enthusiasm, and my days were filled with studying and practicing magic. Unlike in my previous life, I feel fulfilled and happy thanks to the people around me.
“Summer vacation starts next week, how will you spend your time, Yoshida?”
“I don’t plan to return to my territory, I’ll be spending my time in the capital.”
“I see. Let’s hang out during the summer break then!”
“If I feel like it.”
As usual, he gave a curt reply, but as a result of my persistent begging, I was able to arrange a visit to Yoshida’s house. Would it be presumptuous of me to ask the prince out too?
Of course, I’ve also promised to hang out with Therese, and we’ve talked about meeting up with our classmates, including Willy.
In my previous life, I never went out with my family, and I spent my summer vacation in the library every day. It was the first time I had looked forward to such a long vacation.
“Now that I think about it, you’ve been studying with Reinhardt lately, right?”
“Yeah. We occasionally study and sometimes we practice our swordsmanship too.”
“Um, are you doing okay? You’re not pushing yourself too hard, are you?”
“Well, I’m making some small sacrifices. But from my point of view, you’re the same as me.”
Yes, his behavior has changed a bit since the trip. Like me, Yoshida seems to have grown tired of his helplessness and putting more effort into his studies and magic practice than I am.
As someone who had fallen ill from overworking in a previous life and not being able to enjoy my precious student days fully, I was genuinely worried about him.
“…. Yoshida, if I told you that I came from another world or that I have memories of my previous life, would you believe me?”
“Yes.”
“Eh…?”
And somehow, even though I had asked a question that made no sense, Yoshida nodded as if it were natural, with a teacup in one hand and a calm expression on his face as usual.
Unintentionally, a silly voice slipped out of my mouth.
“Why? Don’t you find it unbelievable or think it’s a lie?”
“You’re not one to tell pointless lies, are you? Then I’d better believe it, even if it’s a lie.”
“Yo, Yoshida….!”
I feel my heart swell with warmth, knowing that he trusts me this much. When I said, “I love Yoshida too, and I believe in him!” All he replied with was, “Do as you please.”
I thought there was no way anyone would believe such an outlandish story, so I decided to blame it on amnesia. But someday, I wanted to tell him and the people I cared about the whole story.
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“Speaking of which, I knew nothing about the ring, and even with the help of a few teachers, it couldn’t be removed. What should we do?”
“This is quite the predicament, isn’t it? Especially when you’re trying on the wedding ring for me in the future.”
“What are you talking about?”
After receiving a study lesson in Julius’s room that evening, I sat on the sofa next to him and had some tea. It seems that my brother’s siscon jokes are still going strong.
Over the past few days, I’ve been visiting teachers, but they still don’t know anything about the ring. But so far, no harm has been done, and I’ll look into it over the summer break as well.
“By the way, aren’t we kind of close?”
“Are you talking about the distance between our hearts?”
“…..”
Since the trip, I’ve become physically closer to Julius than before. It’s as if any initial restraint that existed has further disappeared. To be honest, we’re practically inseparable.
“Speaking of which, how have you been spending your summer vacations so far?”
“I guess I spend half of every summer at the territory.”
I don’t see my parents very much these days, as they seem to be working in the territory all the time. Since my meals are generally taken with Jenny and Julius, the atmosphere is quite awkward.
Jenny’s harassment continues as usual, but Julius has been covering for me. I appreciate the sentiment, but I can’t help but feel that it’s only going to get worse.
“What kind of place is the Wainwright family’s territory?”
“It’s a place with a lot of nature, very beautiful. I quite like it.”
“I see. I’m looking forward to it.”
“But, maybe I should come back early this year.”
“Why?”
“Every year we have relatives over…. including Cecil.”
“Let’s come back early.”
I don’t want to meet that arrogant cousin who calls me ugly and stupid. On top of that, it seems like he used to like the old Rene, so getting involved with him would be troublesome.
I can’t really avoid not going, and when my mischievous brother grinned and suggested we slip away early, I nodded in agreement. I want to spend time with my friends and have a good time together.
“Ah, I’m also supposed to visit Therese’s territory, and she asked if Brother would like to join me.”
“Therese is quite something. Of course, I’ll go but can I invite Arnold too? He doesn’t have that many friends, so I’m sure he’s not busy.”
“Sure. I’ll ask Therese about it.”
It seems like Therese’s stock has risen in my brother’s eyes again, and he told me, “You should continue to be friends with her.” Because of my long history of not having friends, I suddenly feel closer to Arnold-san.
Then, Julius continued, “Oh, by the way.”
“Is your memory showing no signs of returning at all?”
“Yeah, not at all.”
“That’s good. Just stay as you are, without remembering anything.”
“….?”
I’ve heard that we didn’t get along, but I wonder if there’s something I should be worried about if I remember. I don’t feel the need to recall Rene’s memories, so I just respond with a vague “Okay.”
And so, I felt my heart leap with excitement for the upcoming summer vacation, the first one in this world, spent with the people I love.
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