Volume 8 Chapter 3 Reality Is Like That
In a quiet residential city, a single-story house suddenly emerged.
The Yamamoto family.
This family, who just moved here not too long ago, is a little bit special.
After all, there is a ratio of one man to four women. Everyone is young, and it is clear that the majority of the girls are not Japanese.
At first glance, the Yamamoto family may seem to have a chaotic lifestyle, but in reality, they live a well-regulated life.
Supporting the Yamamoto family's lifestyle is Kanami, who has taken on the role of a mother figure. With her gothic-lolita fashion and long vertical curls, she is Kanami Ländtor Sith Fador, a legitimate princess of the Fador Empire. Her household skills rival those of a maid serving in a castle.
She wakes up earlier than the sunrise and takes care of the cleaning and prepares breakfast for everyone in the house.
By controlling the rhythm of three meals, the Yamamoto family's order is maintained, thanks to her.
So, what about the other residents? Well, they're not idle either.
Take, for example, Lisha.
Lisha wakes up, just like Kanami or even earlier. After getting herself ready minimally and braiding her hair, she sits on the floor and starts praying quietly.
When she begins to pray, it's as if she's in a church.
Lately, after finishing her prayers, she changes and goes running with Yuusuke. On days when she doesn't do that, she helps Kanami with her chores and doesn't spend all her time watching videos.
Next is Isumi Tsukiko.
Yuusuke's ex-girlfriend, now living with the Yamamoto family as an Anti-Demon Official.
Tsukiko wakes up early, quickly prepares for the morning, and spends her time training in the training room until breakfast.
She removes the wire puzzle given by Isumi Tengai and then wields a spear. Now, she was already able to easily solve it with one hand.
But it's still not enough. Sharla advised her to be able to remove it while in combat. However, she can't fight effectively with one hand occupied.
Currently, she's training to solve it without using her hands.
And after some exercise, she took a shower and had breakfast.
The three of them, led by Kanami, live ordinary lives.
The house's owner, Yamamoto Yuusuke, also lives a decent life compared to the average male university student. If he were alone, he might not realize it, but Kanami and Lisha handle the housework, while Tsukiko trains. His heart wasn't strong enough to let him sleep.
Anyway, that's why most of the Yamamoto family lives a decent life, but there are exceptions to the hardworking rule.
It was one of the four heroes, Sharla, the former Bride of the Hell.
Her beauty, which seems inorganic, like an ice statue, and her noble behavior as a bride of God, truly fits the description of "otherworldly."
However, deep down, she isn't a mysterious and enigmatic beauty.
"Sharla..."
Yuusuke said, lowering his gaze as soon as he entered the living room.
"Welcome home."
"I'm not home yet... What's with that outfit?"
Sharla, lying on the sofa with her head upside down, showed no signs of being aware of her role as a bride of the former god.
It would have been fine if she was just slouching, but her clothing was the issue. Yuusuke hadn't gotten a good look, but she was only wearing a camisole on top, and on the other side of the sofa, her bare white legs were visible. He hoped she was wearing shorts, but there was a good chance it was just underwear.
They were Schrodinger's pants.
Sharla looked puzzled.
"My outfit? I haven't changed since I woke up."
"Well, I'm not saying you have to change everything, but at least put something on top."
"It's not necessary."
"It's not about whether it's necessary or not, I'm asking you to wear something."
The season was already winter. Normally, one wouldn't be able to live indoors in such light clothing. But Sharla had lived in the underworld as a human, where Japanese winters were unheard of.
So, Sharla briefly pondered Yuusuke's words and bluntly responded with a single word.
"Troublesome."
This was none other than the biggest troublemaker in the Yamamoto family. Her impressive laziness was unmatched by anyone else.
Yuusuke let out a sigh and tried to ignore Sharla as he headed back to his room. Today was the day for his regular contact with Tsuchimikado Seirin.
If he paid attention to Sharla, he would run out of time.
Lisha, who was anxiously fidgeting next to them, urged him to take a shower first.
That's when it happened.
Another troublemaker made their entrance.
"Oh, Senpai, Lisha-chan. Welcome back."
A woman with loosely curled chestnut hair and an apron peeked out from the kitchen. The apron strangely matched her hair.
Her makeup, which seemed to have taken quite some time, was perfectly done, and her big, cat-like eyes were round and observing Yuusuke and the others.
"Ah, I'm back."
"I'm back home."
The two of them returned the greeting to Hinata Yukari with a smile.
"Make sure to take a shower early. Breakfast is ready for you."
Hinata said, wearing an apron. She had this incredible aura of a new wife.
Kanami and Lisha also help with the housework, but their appearance can be a bit intimidating. For a moment, it's like wandered into the world of manga.
On the other hand, Hinata feels so real in a good way.
And just the other day, Yuusuke received a confession of love from Hinata herself.
That just adds fuel to the new wife vibe. It's like the maximum wind speed is too strong that his virgin heart is about to explode with just a simple "I'm home."
Not too long ago, Hinata Yukari was just an ordinary college girl. But due to an unexpected turn of events, she got caught up in the God-Demon War and now she's living as a member of the Yamamoto family.
Even though she should be a normal person thrown into a nest of otherworldly beings and magicians, she's already blending in with her natural social skills.
She's even adapting better than Sharla.
Now, when Yuusuke was about to return to his room, Hinata suddenly said,
"By the way... Today's dish is your favorite rolled omelet, senpai. I put a lot of love into making it, so please look forward to it."
She fired a missile at him.
"I-I-I see. I'm looking forward to it."
Yuusuke replied, trying to brush it off as a joke as he had done before. But this time, it wasn't that simple after receiving her confession.
Hinata's direct hit pierced Yuusuke's heart and exploded inside him.
Unable to meet Hinata's triumphant gaze and with a face burning red, Yuusuke looked down, trying to hide his embarrassment.
The problem is this.
Ever since that day, Hinata has not only stopped hiding her affection for Yuusuke, but she also shows it off to everyone around them with full force.
If Yuusuke were experienced with women, it wouldn't have been a problem, but unfortunately, he is still a fresh recruit in the field of love.
Trying to maintain composure in the face of Hinata's relentless attacks (love calls) every day is already a struggle.
And there was still another problem.
"...You're blushing."
"What?!"
Yuusuke, who had been looking down, was suddenly greeted by a doll-like face peeking up from below.
Platinum blonde hair, as if combed by moonlight, and sparkling crimson eyes that seemed too radiant for someone who had just woken up.
Sharla, somehow finding her way into Yuusuke's arms, looked up at him.
Thanks to their close proximity, the mystery of Schrödinger's underwear remained unsolved. However, the soft sensation against his arm was unmistakable, transmitting directly to him.
——Wait, does this person not wear underwear? Is she the type to let it all hang free when she sleep? Help! Everyone, help! I'm being accosted by a sly seductress!
In his mind, Yuusuke called out to his old comrades, primarily Eris and Mevia, seeking their assistance. But there was no one here to stop this runaway girl.
"Hey, you're smirking."
Although he would love to say that it doesn't matter whether or not he's smirking, the fact that she has a lethal weapon aimed at him means Yuusuke's defeat is already sealed.
Since Sharla is technically Yuusuke's fiancée, if she says he's in the wrong, then he's in the wrong.
In the past, even if she envied Lisha, Kanami, or Tsukiko, it wasn't that big of a deal. If Tsukiko's gaze got too scary, all Yuusuke had to do was push her away and that would be the end of it.
However, now there is another problematic person living in the Yamamoto family.
"Yes, he's smiling, isn't he? It's only natural since Yuusuke likes me."
She pulled Yuusuke's arm from the opposite side, separating him from Sharla.
With Hinata's voice and Hinata's face, she laughed.
Her eyes and hair changed to a vibrant cherry blossom color, and her magic power flickered like flames.
She was no longer Hinata.
The reason why Hinata Yukari came to live in this house.
Former "Paranoize Lord" or "Noire Toare."
Toare was killed by Shikin, but only her soul remained and assimilated into Hinata's body.
In everyday life, Hinata usually takes the lead when it comes to the body, but every now and then, Toare makes an appearance.
And when Toare shows up, trouble is almost guaranteed.
Well, you can laugh and watch when that kind of trouble happens in manga, but it's not so funny when it happens in reality.
As proof, Sharla immediately grabbed Yuusuke's other arm and bit him.
"Let go, fairytale girl."
"You let go. Did you know? They say once a cheater, always a cheater."
"I'll throw that right back at you."
"I'm not cheating. It's pure love."
"You should look up the meaning of pure love again."
"Hey, stop fighting over me."
Why does listening to a girls' verbal battle drain my mental strength so much? Yuusuke pondered this while trying to free both of his arms.
But one of the Four Heroes and a Lord, their strength is incredible. His arms feel soft, yet immovable like they're trapped in a vice. It's a contradiction of softness and hardness.
Of course, if Yuusuke were to push himself to the limit and strengthen his body, he might be able to overcome it, but the future he sees is one where his house is destroyed and he is killed by Kagami Ayaka.
Moreover, there is no option to separate these two or to avoid causing trouble.
The outcome is as simple as a fight between beasts on the savannah. The one who separates first loses, that's all.
Even Yuusuke, being a boy, dreamed of being approached by girls like this when he was summoned to another world.
However, now that he is actually in this situation, there is only one thought that comes to mind.
――This is such a pain...
Yuusuke couldn't help but think that being the protagonist of a harem was quite something.
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