I Play the Role of (Villain/Heroine) in a Japanese-style Otome Game Chapter 22 Part2

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Wafū Otome Gē de (Akuyaku/Hiroin) Yattemasu

I Play the Role of a Heroine
 – Attaining Everything 6 [Part 2]

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"Senpai. Can you see the flames in my eyes too? … I'm the same as senpai. Locking Chako, and tying her up. Not considering Chako's feelings, and wanting her to always be by my side."

　How dirty.
What an awful woman, I am.

"My power, has become considerably strong… If I desire, I think I can dispose of a mere familiar contract."

　Until now, I didn't know what my wish was.
Although I was even doing something like turning back time, I never seriously thought of wanting to s.n.a.t.c.h Chako away.
However, it's different now. This wish is surely from my heart.
To release Chako from being a familiar and keep Chako by my side always.
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"However, that's no good… Chako herself has to decide about her."

　Yes. I can only pull her hand, until the mountain summit.
After that, Chako will decide who to descend with.

　… It won't be me.

　Hurting myself with my own words, my heart throbs with pain.
Enduring that, I continue to speak.

"I think Chako doesn't want to step on anyone's sacrifice."
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　Wanting Chako to live, Tomotaksenpai told her to eat him.
However, Chako didn't do that, and choose to disappear.
It was the same when it was sensei.
Although she could've lived with sensei's body, Chako changed places with sensei and chose to sleep.
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"Chako doesn't enjoy her current life."

　I stare firmly at Tomotaksenpai.
The person, whom my words hurt.

"… I can't see Chako being happy as senpai's familiar."

　Tomotaksenpai's face warps in even more pain at my words.
The burning flames within his deep blue eyes, shake violently as though they're undergoing a storm.

"Senpai. I'm searching for a path of lifting the familiar contract which Chako can fully accept."

　Listening to Chako's worries. Listening to Chako's sufferings.
How does Chako want things to be? What does Chako want to do?
I'll listen to Chako's wish.

　When I do that, I've a feeling Chako will finally feel like living in this world.
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"… I want senpai to let go of Chako's hand."

　That hand you always held.
I want Tomotaksenpai to let it go.

"I, want Chako to always be smiling."

　It's a horrible wish.
For what Tomotaksenpai obtained with great pains.

"So, I won't forcibly s.n.a.t.c.h her away… Because Chako will surely, not be able to smile."

　That's right. I won't forcibly s.n.a.t.c.h her.
I'm urging Tomotaksenpai to let go of Chako's hand by himself.

　――This is the method I chose.
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　Tomotaksenpai covers his face with his right hand at my words.
His forelocks fall smoothly on his face, casting a shadow.

　I'm this person's tormentor.
I made him understand his feelings towards Chako…
And yet, I'm pressing him to let go of them.

　I stare at Tomotaksenpai's face.
I won't avert my eyes.
Because this is what I wished for.

"Senpai, let's meet Chako."

　I approach the sitting Tomotaksenpai and grasp his left hand tightly.
I asked Chako and the rest to wait at Tomoyuki-san's house once they're done with the pool.
They should already be waiting.
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"The two of us may be selfishly talking about Chako now, but, I believe Chako can live happily with no problems without us, you know?"

　Chuckling at the surprised-looking Tomotaksenpai, I pull his hand.
He, who was forced to stand up, didn't move and is standing stock still.
However, with no concern for such a Tomotaksenpai, I start walking while still holding his hand.
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"There are times when I think 'Why?" towards such a Chako… But, as long as she laughs happily, I would think 'Oh well'."
"… How overbearing."
"I can't help it. She will escape if I just wait, you see."

　"Well then, let's go" I pull the hesitant Tomotaksenpai towards Tomoyuki-san's house.
Chako, Kousuke-kun and Yuusei-kun are there, playing games together.
After they were done with the pool, in their casual clothes, they entered Tomoyuki-san's house from the back gate.
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　They probably didn't expect me to bring Tomotaksenpai.
All three of them are astounded.
… Well, it may be more accurate to say that Yuusei-kun's exasperated.

　Chako, Kousuke-kun and Yuusei-kun remain on the sofa.
Tomotaksenpai and I sit on the dining table chairs a short distance away.
The director's house is big so the LDK are s.p.a.cious. The living room's sofa and the dining room we're seated in feel like different s.p.a.ces.
From the dining room, the view happens to be the three of them having their backs towards us.

"Tomotaka. Watch closely. You're the one who brought that child."
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　Tomoyuki-san, who went to the kitchen to pour 2 portions of tea for us, placed the tea down and sits in front of Tomotaksenpai.
Tomotaksenpai nods with a "Yes", staring firmly at Chako's back.
Chako's group is playing a game where they roll a dice and collect stars through mini games.
Although Chako was perturbed by Tomotaksenpai at first, she soon becomes engrossed in the game and appears to be having fun while playing with Kousuke-kun and Yuusei-kun.
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　We stare silently at the trio's backs for a while.
… Chako really looks like she's having fun.
The me who had been giving senpai the smile of a beautiful young lady, has already begun to smile normally.
The backs of the trio sparkle, bathing in the summer light entering through the patio door.

"… Chako, seems to have forgotten about you, senpai."
"… Yeah."

　My face grew more bitter than Tomotaksenpai's at the strikingly calculative back of Chako.
Although it wasn't like I wanted to be paid attention, although I wanted to maintain my appearance of a beautiful young lady for a while longer.
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"… She went『Don't goo!』so desperately for me at the pool, but has no problem enjoying herself, huh."
"… Yeah."
"Chako has this side to her, huh."
“Yeah…"

　When I go, "It can't be helped" and sigh softly, Tomotaksenpai sighs softly too.
Then, he removes the eyes that had been on Chako's back, and looks at me.

"It's about time I returned."
"Yes. I will go with you."

　It's been about 30 minutes Tomotaksenpai and I watched the trio's backs.
I believe that was enough time for Tomotaksenpai to see Chako's usual self.

　Standing up from the chair, I bid everyone farewell and leave the house.
I was following behind Tomotaksenpai when his feet stopped, suddenly.
He slowly turns back.
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"… I won't stop you from searching for a way to lift the familiar contract."

　I give a small nod at those words.

"Neither will I won't stop Chako from attending school, nor change what I ordered her."

　After saying that, Tomotaksenpai bites his lips fiercely.
Then, he gently averts the eyes he had been looking at me with.

"However… even if you find a way to lift the familiar contract, I can't promise I'll do as you say."
"Yes. That's more than enough."

　… That's, for now.

　Tomotaksenpai really did stress over and move forward a little.
I don't expect him to accept everything at the start.

"A way to lift the familiar contract hasn't been found yet."
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　"So there's time", I say. Tomotaksenpai gives a small sigh with his eyes closed.
Then, turning his body to face the Student Council room, he begins walking again.
Chasing that back, I mutter softly.

"We're still en route…"

　The summer sun has yet to show any indication of falling.
Tomotaksenpai and I walk across the sports ground, within the noise of the cicadas.