I Was Reincarnated As the Hated Scummy Best Friend in a Gal Game and the Protagonist Is Useless

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27, Sakiya Tanigawa wants to say thank you

Eien-chan invited me.

That event stirred my heart.

But if I fail, I might end up like the real Eien-chan, my heart dominated by studying.

If that happens, not only would I break Eien-chan, but it would also lead to my own death flag.

I’m almost fooled by the word ‘date,’ but it could also be seen as getting wrapped up in a trouble-filled happening.

While pondering what to do, I opened a book about love in the library.

“…………”

The phrase “Arrive early at the meeting place, and don’t keep a lady waiting” catches my eye.

I nod in agreement, inwardly.

“Guess who?”

“…………”

I can’t see.

My eyes are covered.

“Hey, Hideyoshi? Guess who?”

“…………”

I can’t see.

I can’t read the words.

“Hehehe, I’ve covered Hideyoshi’s eyes! Guess who?”

“…………”

I can’t see.

Have I gone blind?

“Don’t ignore me…! Guess who I am!”

“…………”

I can’t see.

It’s noisy.

“I’m sorry, Hideyori! Please forgive me!”

“Let’s keep it down in the library…”

Releasing the hand that was blocking my view, there was Sakuya Tanigawa, clinging and sobbing.

And we were receiving all the stares from the library committee and other library users.

While bowing profusely and peeling Sakuya off, we converse in hushed tones.

“What’s gotten into you today?”

“Yeah! Thanks to Hideyori’s nursing, I’ve overcome my cold! Thanks a lot.”

“It’s nothing.”

Feeling guilty for being thanked when I just used her as a test subject for a gift.

“So, about that… I want to give you something in return.”

“A return favor?”

“Yeah! This Saturday! Come to my place on Saturday.”

“Saturday, huh…”

It clashes with the plans I had with Eien-chan just now.

Bad timing, if it were ten minutes earlier, Saturday would have been free…

“The timing is a bit off.”

“Eh…?”

Sakuya looked at me with teary eyes.

Please stop with that direct attack on my conscience…

“Sunday would be better…”

“Sunday is busy for the master too… I’ve invited everyone, and now you’re not going to be there…”

“Everyone?”

I wondered what she meant by ‘everyone’ – maybe she planned to go karaoke or bowling with a group of people.

I did something bad…

“Sorry, Hideyori…”

“No, I should be the one apologizing. I’m really sorry.”

“Well, it’s okay! I’ll invite you first next time! Make sure you keep your schedule open!”

“Got it.”

I was curious about Sakuya’s errand, but I decided not to ask.

I didn’t want to hear about it and feel like canceling my date with Eien-chan to go with Sakuya instead.

But as a fan, there’s no way I could turn down a date with Eien-chan.

It was the first time my plans for Saturday overlapped, so I decided to be more careful when scheduling my days off from now on.