I Reincarnated as Just a Mob in an Eroge World, but the Heroines Are Swarming Me - Episode 56
Episode 56
“…For now, Takigawa-san’s treatment is complete. However, the damage was extensive, and… it pains me to say this, but there’s a chance his heart may have been injured as well.”
“…His heart?”
“Yes. Kyōjūs and Kyoeis harm not only the body but also devour the soul. Even if the body remains intact, it’s not uncommon for people to lose their spirit and end up as empty shells… I’m sure you’re aware of this. Unfortunately, even our recovery magic cannot heal to that extent.”
After the doctor’s grim explanation, a heavy silence filled the hospital room.
Seraph, Luminous, and Kirisaki—none of them said a word.
The doctor and the nurse were perhaps trying to offer words of comfort to the three downcast figures. They opened their mouths but hesitated. The words seemed to vanish as they caught sight of the group’s somber faces. Instead, their lips closed without a sound.
As if the gloomy atmosphere from the three had spread, everyone’s expressions darkened.
I observed all of this from the narrow slits of my barely open eyes.
……..Completely missed my chance to say I was awake.
The air was so heavy, it felt like a funeral might begin any moment.
The medical staff, likely busy with other matters, soon left the room. However, the three remaining figures continued to look in my direction with that oppressive atmosphere.
…Is it just me, or do their expressions look a bit… scary?
No, it’s definitely not my imagination.
…I’ve seen this before, haven’t I?
This is *that*—a “descent into darkness” ending.
For example, one of the most notable cases in the game happens when you contract with Luminous while also forming a relationship with Seraph. That particular bad-end route shows Luminous spiraling into despair after discovering the relationship.
Luminous’s current expression resembles that moment exactly…!
In the game, all the heroines had their own bad-end scenarios. And now… Kirisaki and Seraph have that same look too!
But wait, reaching that route in the game required building significant relationships first.
So what on earth is going on here!?
“…Takigawa-san. I’m so sorry. This is all my fault…”
No, no, you don’t need to take it that seriously.
Sure, things got rough. But honestly, I brought most of it on myself.
“…From now on, until you wake up… and even after, I’ll take care of *everything* for you. I won’t let this ever happen again…”
W-Wait, Seraph?
Her dark, almost brooding smile… I recognize it.
…In the game, increasing affection was generally a good thing. But if it went too high, and you left them alone for too long, the heroines would start becoming overprotective.
They’d grow anxious over the smallest things. And some would start insisting on “managing” the protagonist, just like Seraph is doing now.
The way they’d descend into obsession varied by character, but the end result was always some level of ‘yandere’.
So the general rule for balancing multiple heroines was to maintain their affection levels at just the right amount.
…Not that I’m trying to juggle multiple characters in real life or anything!
Yet somehow, Seraph right now is acting exactly like that. Her touch as she caressed my cheek sent shivers down my spine.
Please, Seraph, stop smiling like that.
When Seraph finally stepped back, Luminous leaned closer to me.
…The innocence and purity she once radiated were nowhere to be seen. Oh no, this is bad too.
“…Takigawa. Even if you become an empty shell… I’ll take care of you forever. I’ll give you everything I have.”
“…….”
Terrifying! Her eyes have lost their highlights.
For a moment, I considered fully waking up and asking Luminous for help. But that idea was immediately dismissed.
At this point, my only hope was Kirisaki.
With that thought in mind, I turned my attention to her, but… she had the same look in her eyes.
Why!?
…Kirisaki, of all people, rarely interacts with others. And she is supposed to be a character who avoids becoming attached.
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