After My Girlfriend Dumped Me, I Got Reincarnated As A High School Student. That Part’s Fine—But Why Are All My Ex-Girlfriends Here Too? - Chapter 6 – Little Sister Survival

“I-I, um…”

With her face bright red, my supposed little sister muttered under her breath. Our eyes met—way too close for comfort.

“Ah—no, I’m sorry, I just—”

“What’s all this noise about you two… huh?”

The door opened, and standing there was Yurika Misumi—our mom, both in-game and in real life.
She took one look at us… and quietly closed the door.

“Wait—no, it’s not what it looks like!”

“Geez! Get off me already!”

Hinami shoved me away, her cheeks still glowing bright red, and bolted out of the room like she was escaping a crime scene.

“W-wait, Hii-chan!
…She’s gone.”

“Aaah, starting early this morning, aren’t we?”

A voice that used to echo inside my head before I woke up suddenly spoke right next to me.

“Wha—where did that come from!?”

“Heave-ho.”

As I looked around in confusion, she poked her head out from my desk drawer, then jumped down to the floor—just like some blue robotic cat from that one famous anime.

And there she stood: Rio.

Cheeky grin, hands on her hips, acting like crawling out of a drawer was the most natural thing in the world.

“I’m happy you came to see me,” Chizuru-san said later, her voice as soft as a spring breeze.
“But you have to attend class properly, okay? Bad boy.”

She lightly tapped my forehead with her finger.

…Cute.

No, more than cute—she was the cutest thing on this planet. The ultimate form of cute.

Ah… yeah, I’m totally getting rejected later.

“Yes, ma’am! I’ll attend every class! All of them!”

“Pathetic,” Rio muttered beside me with a frown.

You know, I’m starting to think this girl might actually be an angel.

“But if you’re ever not feeling well, or if you get hurt, you can always come see me, okay?”

“Oh no, maybe I am sick… I’ll need some of your special care then…”

“Uh-huh. There’s no medicine for idiots. Let’s go, Yuta-san.”

“Ahh! Such cruelty!”

Then, Chizuru-san suddenly leaned closer—way too close.

A faint floral scent brushed against my nose. Through her parted hair, I caught glimpses of her graceful neck, the delicate line from her jaw to her collarbone peeking out from beneath her blouse…

No, no, stop it! Don’t look!
…But I can’t help it—I’m a guy!

“Gross.”

Okay, that look in her eyes just now—definitely not angelic.

But even so, the heavenly woman in front of me smiled kindly.

“If it’s outside of school… I’ll always be waiting for you.”

She whispered it right by my ear.

“I-I’ll come again!”

I somehow managed to say that much.

But inside, I was completely overwhelmed. Sure, I’d heard her voice countless times during her streams…
But hearing it that close? That was just unfair.

My face burned, and my heart pounded like crazy.

“Do your best, okay?”

I turned my gaze away, too embarrassed to look her in the eye, while Chizuru-san waved gently, her expression calm and unchanged.

…Damn. I totally got played.

Rio dragged me out of the infirmary by the arm.

“What’s with the grumpy face?” I asked.

Rio glared at me even harder.

S-scary…

“Didn’t you say you didn’t want to fall in love again?” she said, almost spitting out the words.

“Well, I mean… Chizuru-san’s different, you know?”

“You were melting just now.”

Still sulking.

Ah, I see how it is.

“What, are you jealous? That’s kinda cu—”

“What?”

“Nothing! Sorry! Forget I said anything!”

“I’m being serious. If you like her that much, you should’ve confessed earlier.”

“Well… yeah, maybe. She’s amazing. But when I first found her, she wasn’t even that popular.”

Her streams barely had a few people watching—me included. Then, little by little, she started to shine, and before I knew it… she was surrounded by fans who supported her way more than I ever could.

And just like that, she became someone out of reach.

I was just one of the many fans… and honestly, we lived far apart, too.

I love her—but I know she’s someone I’ll never reach. It’s like… she’s my idol, you know?”

“But she’s right in front of you now.”

“Y-yeah, but still…”

“If you really liked her, things like distance or status shouldn’t matter.”

“If only it were that easy. I’m just… scared, I guess.

Even if she’s far away, even if I can’t reach her—it’s fine. What really scares me… is losing her completely.”

If I could date her, that would be paradise. To hear her voice up close every day… that would be heaven—no, addictive bliss.

But the truth is, the things I really want are always just out of reach. Like Kanda Asahi, who was never given the chance to even try—I’ve come to accept that as normal.

All those “if only” dreams… they’re just self-satisfaction.

I never actually tried to change anything.

“You’re right,” I said. “If I could’ve done that, maybe things wouldn’t be like this.”

“D-don’t look so depressed! I didn’t mean to make you sad…”

“Yuu-nii!”

Someone suddenly hugged me from behind.

“Whoa!? Wait, that voice—Mari-chan!?”

“Yuu-nii! I missed you so much!”

Rubbing her cheek against mine was Matsuno Maria—one of the few Utubers who actually called me her “oshi” and stuck with me since the beginning.

Short, with straight black hair parted neatly in the middle, and a round, babyish face that radiated pure little-sister energy.

Her cheeks were soft. Too soft. Ah… I could get addicted to this.

“Yuu… nii?”

Then, a sudden chill crept up my spine.

In summer.

Oh no.

I turned around—slowly.

There stood Hinami, watching Maria and me with a frosty glare that could freeze lava.

“H-Hii-chan…?”

“So, even though you already have me as a sister… you went and got another one?”

“W-wait, no, this isn’t—”

“Yuu-nii belongs to me! I won’t hand him over!”

Maria tightened her hug.

And—uh, let’s just say something soft was pressing against me.

Please stop. But also… maybe just a little longer.

“Gross.”

Seriously, are you really an angel, Rio!?

“Even angels think gross things are gross,” she said flatly.

Didn’t need to know that, thanks.

“Big brother, this is cheating,” Hinami said, stepping closer.

“Wha—cheating?”

“It’s cheating, right?”

“Yes, ma’am!”

“Weak,” Rio sighed.

Hey, her aura’s terrifying, okay!?

“Let go! He’s my big brother! Mine!”

Hinami puffed her cheeks, pouting as she pulled on my arm.

People really do make that face in real life, huh…

Even if she’s angry, she’s still cute.

“Right?” she said sharply.

“Yes! Totally!”

Still scary!

“Nuh-uh! Yuu-nii is mine!”

Maria stuck out her tongue, making a childish face.

Do people really do that, too? Well, it’s cute, so I’ll allow it.

“Right, Yuu-nii?”

“Yes! I’m Maria’s Yuu-nii!”

“What?”

“Eek! I-I’m sorry!”

So scaryyy…

Hinami on my left, Maria on my right.

Each clinging to one arm—pulling me back and forth.

What even is this situation!?

“I’ve lived under the same roof with him! We have years of history!”

Hinami yanked me toward her.

“Well, I think love’s about quality, not quantity! I love Yuu-nii more than anyone!”

Wait a sec… I’ve seen this scene before somewhere…

But the twist? They’re both my sisters.

“What? So you’re saying all that time means nothing!?”

Hinami pulled harder. Why are both of them so strong!?

“It’s just facts~.”

The tug-of-war continued.

“I’ll have you know my love for big brother is just as pure! You won’t beat me that easily!”

“Um, can you two stop—ow ow ow—”

“Big brother!”
“Yuu-nii!”
“Be quiet!”

“Yes, ma’am!”

“I can’t believe what I’m witnessing…” Rio muttered, holding her head.

Yeah, I get it. I can’t believe it either.

Not that I’d say that out loud. Too scary.