The Paradise of Reincarnation Begins with Eriri

Kiyono Makoto continued to praise him.

"Thanks to Kiyono-kun..."

Nishimiya Shoko tilted her pretty face up, her eyes sparkling, and two faint dimples appeared on her cheeks, making her exceptionally adorable.

Behind the load-bearing column.

Seeing the genuine, bright smile on Shoko's face, Nishimiya Yuzuru silently bit his lower lip.

Although her older sister always smiled gently at everyone, Yuzuru Nishimiya knew very well that it was just a facade.

A smile worn to avoid friction with others is actually a cowardly, insincere smile.

But at this moment, Yuzuru Nishimiya could clearly tell that the smile on Shoko's face was not a forced smile, but a genuine joy and brightness from the heart, something she had always wanted to protect.

"...Perhaps I'm overthinking it."

Nishimiya Yuzuru let out a soft breath, subtly shifting his mindset.

She was hostile to Kiyono Makoto before because she believed that Kiyono had deceived her sister's feelings.

But now, seeing the smile on Shoko's face, Yuzuru Nishimiya finally realized his mistake.

"If that guy can make my sister smile the same way every day, I won't beat him up..."

Nishimiya Yuzuru quietly withdrew his gaze and prepared to leave.

at the same time.

"Shoko, let's go ashore and rest for a while."

Kiyono Makoto glanced at the huge wall clock, his mind racing with thoughts of snapping up the physical collector's edition of the game.

"I'm going to the restroom. You stay here and don't move around, especially don't go swimming alone, understand?"

"I've got it."

Nishimiya Shoko nodded obediently.

"Wait for me to come back."

Kiyono Makoto waved his hand and turned to leave.

Back in the locker room, I took out my phone; it was exactly 10:00 AM.

Kiyono Makoto decisively pressed the payment button, and a pop-up window appeared on the screen indicating that the purchase was successful.

"Done."

Kiyono Makoto put down his phone and bent down to take off his swim trunks.

These shorts are soaked through, and it's really uncomfortable to wear them all the time. I'm planning to buy two drinks later, so I'll need to change into a dry pair of shorts.

dong dong dong.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried running could be heard in the corridor.

A hooded figure rushed in, looking completely lost.

"Um?"

Kiyono Makoto turned around curiously to look over.

Their eyes met.

The air suddenly froze.

"...Yuzuru?"

Upon seeing the small face beneath the hood, Kiyono Makoto was immediately shocked.

Although her appearance and clothing style are androgynous, making her look like a boy at first glance, if I remember correctly, Yuzuru Nishimiya is actually a girl, right?

Why would a girl like you go into the men's locker room?

etc.

Kiyono Makoto suddenly realized something.

Why is Yuzuru Nishimiya at the swimming pool?

Suddenly, I sensed someone spying on me... Could it be Nishimiya Yuzuru?

"Huh?!"

Staring blankly at the naked Kiyono Makoto, Nishimiya Yuzuru stared wide-eyed, his gaze involuntarily sliding downwards.

The intense visual impact caused Yuzuru Nishimiya's face to flush red rapidly, and she retreated in a panic.

"Dirty!"

"abnormal!"

"satyr!"

"..."

Seino Makoto turned to the side, correcting himself as he put on his shorts:

"This is the men's locker room. It's normal for me to change clothes in here, isn't it?"

"What's normal about this?!"

Yuzuru Nishimiya turned her face away in embarrassment, her heart pounding in her throat.

Is this guy actually a monster?

Definitely!

If my sister really gets together with him... she'll go crazy!

Where did that brat run off to?

"Keep searching."

"He can't have gone far. We'll teach him a lesson when we find him."

"..."

The sound of cursing and swearing came from the hallway.

Yuzuru Nishimiya snapped out of her daze, her eyes darting frantically across the dressing room as she searched for a hiding place.

Unfortunately, the locker room was only so big, and the environment inside was completely visible, leaving no place to hide.

Nishimiya Yuzuru gritted her teeth and turned to escape from the dressing room, but she turned back with a pale face just as she reached the door.

"You little rascal, you're pretty fast."

"Now you can't escape, can you?"

Three boys walked in with sneers. The boy in the lead even had dyed hair, a typical delinquent.

Nishimiya Yuzuru clenched her fists and retreated step by step.

fight?

Let alone one against three, she wouldn't stand a chance even in a one-on-one fight.

Call the police?

There's simply not enough time.

So what should we do?

Bang.

A solid touch came from behind.

Nishimiya Yuzuru turned her head, looked up at Kiyono Makoto behind her, parted her pink lips, and her eyes quickly dimmed.

This guy is clearly just a pretty boy; he's no match for these delinquents, right?

And that day at home, she almost punched him. He'll probably pretend he doesn't know her and then sneak away...

Just then, Kiyono Makoto's calm voice rang in Nishimiya Yuzuru's ear:

"Yuzuru, what's going on?"

Nishimiya Yuzuru bit her lower lip tightly and explained in a low voice:

"I was passing by the park a couple of days ago and saw these three guys abusing a cat, so I took pictures and threw stones at them... You should leave now, this has nothing to do with you."

Fearing that her bullied older sister might commit suicide due to unbearable suffering, Yuzuru Nishimiya frequently took photos of animal carcasses to dissuade her from suicide. Later, she gradually developed a hobby of photography and unintentionally photographed the misdeeds of three delinquent girls.

After confirming that Kiyono Makoto was not a bad person who played with people's feelings, Nishimiya Yuzuru prepared to leave. However, just as she reached the entrance of the swimming pool, she bumped into three delinquents and had no choice but to turn around and run away.

This was her first time at this swimming pool, and she didn't know the way. In her panic, she ran into the men's changing room and happened to bump into Kiyono Makoto changing clothes.

"I see."

Kiyono Makoto stepped forward, blocking Nishimiya Yuzuru's path, his tone calm:

"Leave the rest to me."

"..."

Nishimiya Yuzuru gently bit her lower lip, a complex expression on her face.

In her mind, Kiyono Makoto might choose to run away or pretend not to know her, but she never imagined that Kiyono Makoto would stand up for her.

"......Fool."

Nishimiya Yuzuru murmured softly.

Although I'm reluctant to admit it, there is indeed an indescribable sense of security when I'm hiding behind Kiyono Makoto.

"You little brat, you want to be the first to stick your neck out, huh?"

Three delinquent teenagers, their faces full of sneers, stepped forward.

One of them had his hands in his pockets, tilted his head, and spoke arrogantly:

"Mind your own business and get out of here now, or I'll beat you up too."

Kiyono Makoto clicked his tongue softly:

"Those who bully me are not doing my business."

Yuzuru Nishimiya: "..."

What does "your person" mean?

What is this idiot talking about?!

"Then I'll beat you up too!"

The delinquent on the left glared fiercely and threw a punch.

"Too slow."

Kiyono Makoto didn't even blink as the fist came hurtling towards him.

Compared to Hinako Fukami, the delinquent's punching motions are like slow-motion shots in a movie.

Just as the fist was about to touch him, Kiyono Makoto slightly turned his head to dodge.

The next second.

Kiyono Makoto felt as if he had suddenly entered some kind of illusory state.

"So that's what a perfect dodge feels like..."

After a brief test of the entry's effect, Kiyono Makoto simply threw a punch, so fast that it was impossible to see clearly.

boom!

The juvenile delinquent had no time to dodge and was hit by a punch. Instantly, he saw stars, his nose bled profusely, and he staggered and fell to the ground.

"Get out of here!"

A backpack came flying from behind Kiyono Makoto and hit another delinquent.

Nishimiya Yuzuru gritted her teeth and, instead of running away, rushed forward to help, displaying unexpected courage.

"You're asking for it!"

Enraged by the hit, the tall, fat boy charged straight at Yuzuru Nishimiya.