Chapter 49: New Super Self-Development
When it comes to summer memories, what do people think of first?
Nagi first recalls—
“Work, overtime.”
Oh wait, that’s a memory from her previous life.
You have to know she was reincarnated into a galgame world.
In the summer of the galgame world surrounded by beautiful girls, of course it’s—
“Work, overtime.”
Huh? That’s strange?
Is it really the galgame world she reincarnated into, and not some corporate slave simulator?
The last day before summer vacation arrives.
The students in class are discussing their plans for the upcoming summer break.
They are talking about how to spend this long summer day.
Some will return to their hometowns with their families, some will go on family trips, and some have plans to go to the beach together…
Kawano City is a remote small city surrounded by mountains.
It is not close to the sea.
So for children growing up in this city, the sun, sand, and sea are something they long for.
Indeed, when talking about a galgame summer, it’s all about the sea, swimsuits, and benefits~
Nagi listens to her classmates’ discussions and thinks to herself.
She used to look forward to such benefit moments, but this time it seems she is the one providing the benefits.
Me, wearing a swimsuit for benefits?
…Is that true?
Nagi can’t help but lower her head slightly; her current figure is by no means thin.
Rather, as a middle school student, she has developed quite well, able to pull off any kind of swimsuit.
But she has only worn the school’s designated “shame swimsuit.”
If she’s going to the beach, she can’t possibly wear that swimsuit with her last name pinned on the chest.
To leave a deep impression on Kanade, maybe she needs a bikini that reveals more skin…?
Me?
Just thinking about it makes Nagi feel her cheeks heat up slightly.
No, no, there’s something wrong.
Nagi feels that something is off.
Such a “benefit segment” featuring beautiful girls should appear in the “main story” of a galgame.
She is still a middle school student.
Still in the time period called “memories.”
Instead of these hormone-filled stimulating scenes, what she wants to create for Kanade is a more leisurely and nostalgic beautiful memory.
A summer, blue skies, green fields, cicadas chirping, and spending time with her favorite person.
So that every time he hears cicadas, a memory of their childhood summers together, sweet and beautiful, emerges in his mind.
A memory that makes him sincerely sigh: “If only I could go back to that summer.”
Yes, that’s the effect she wants to pursue!
It’s definitely not that she doesn’t want to wear a bikini!
……
……
Today, the Super Self-Development group has its final meeting before summer vacation.
At the same time, they are holding a small welcome ceremony for two new members joining Super Self-Development.
One of them is Alice, who is vigilant about potential incidents like the scary Dokidoki-chan situation, keeping a watchful eye since joining Super Self-Development.
The other one is—
“Why is you, Ryou, also joining Super Self-Development?”
“Well, I couldn’t find a suitable club, and this seems the most relaxed, plus Kanade and Nagi are here, it won’t be so lonely~”
The number of Super Self-Development members suddenly increases from 3 to 5.
No longer is Kanade the only boy.
But…
“Kanade, come here…”
Ryou pulls Kanade to a corner of Super Self-Development and whispers into his ear:
“What’s up with this place having such a ridiculous concentration of beautiful girls? Is this your harem now?”
“Huh? What nonsense are you talking about!?”
Now Nagi, Alice, and Chika are tidying up the only long table in Super Self-Development.
“Besides Hinata, the girls closer to you are all here, right?”
Ryou strokes his chin, pondering:
“And Hinata hasn’t joined the club yet…”
“Why suddenly mention Mako?!”
“Mako is busy with acting jobs; how could she have time to join a club…”
“Yeah~ After all, she’s that ‘Pure White Fairy’~”
“I can’t even imagine what that fairy on screen would be like in everyday life~”
Ryou shrugs.
“If you think your harem is missing someone, I can fill that position—”
“……”
Kanade quickly distances himself.
“Hey, hey, hey! That’s too hurtful! Isn’t that obviously a joke!?”
After the two boys playfully banter, they return to the preparations for the welcome ceremony.
Meanwhile, Chika, as the president of Super Self-Development, has been discreetly observing Kanade with the corner of her eye.
“Is Tsukimi really something like a protagonist from a romantic comedy!?”
The gossip-loving Chika screams inside her head.
An ordinary, inconspicuous boy is surrounded by—
“A male friend who looks cuter than girls”;
“A transfer student beauty with blonde hair and twin tails”;
“A sunny, cheerful, and naturally innocent childhood friend with long black hair.”
Chika feels like she is witnessing the birth of a protagonist.
Regardless of which direction Kanade’s affections point to, it’s enough to excite her greatly.
…..
“Alright, to celebrate everyone joining… Super Self-Development, cheers…”
“Cheers~” “Cheers!”…..
After Nagi and the others set out some snacks on the only long table in Super Self-Development and filled everyone’s paper cups with juice,
Chika, the president, says a few words to start this small welcome ceremony.
But the introverted and shy Chika can’t string a sentence together in front of so many people.
In the end, it turns into a dry “cheers.”
Fortunately, there are two bright personalities like Nagi and Ryou present.
They cheerfully took over Chika’s words, alleviating the overly gloomy atmosphere of the opening.
Everyone raises their cups filled with juice and mimics the adults by taking a sip.
Deep within, Nagi and Alice share a bittersweet memory.
It’s a resonance belonging to corporate slaves.
“Would everyone like to add each other on Line and create a Super Self-Development group chat?”
Ryou pulls out his phone and suggests.
“Since we won’t see each other often during summer vacation, it would be nice to share our experiences over Line~”
“……” Chika and Kanade, the brooding duo, go a bit silent at this.
Meanwhile, Alice, being an employee, can’t think of anything to share about her summer vacation.
“Yeah~ Come on, come on!”
Only Nagi can pick up Ryou’s topic.
Hearing this, everyone pulls out their phones and adds each other as friends.
“By the way, Chika-senpai, what did Super Self-Development usually do during summer vacation in the past?”
This time it’s Nagi’s turn to ask.
“Hmm….. The previous president would take everyone out to validate some urban legends…”
Chika looks up and recalls:
“For example, looking for the legendary Sunny Day Girl in Kawano City…”
“Wow, that sounds really fun, President Amamiya~”
Ryou responds eagerly, clearly interested in such activities.
“So what plans do you have for this summer, President Amamiya?”
“Eh….. Eh!? Reading at home……”
The temperature in the room seems to drop a few degrees.
“President Amamiya really loves books~ I actually used to wish for more time to read a few during vacations—” Even so, Ryou smoothly takes the conversation.
“—or watch a few movies… Oh by the way!”
Ryou suddenly claps his hands as if he thought of something.
“Would you all like to have a movie night this summer vacation?”
“A movie night?” Kanade, sitting next to Ryou, asks.
“After all, when it comes to summer, it’s all about the haunted house, ghost stories, right? How about we watch horror movies together?”
“In that case, you can come to my house~” Nagi raises her hand.
“My house is pretty spacious and has a room dedicated to watching movies. Plus, everyone can sleep over at my place at night~”
Nagi’s face beams with an innocent smile, like a girl genuinely interested in horror movies and ghost stories.
But her gaze subtly drifts toward Kanade.
“That’s great, Nagi~! I’m already looking forward to it~”
But Kanade looks uneasy.
“Speaking of summer vacation… will Sayaka-nee come back…?”
“Your sister? She will be back!”
“Is, is that so…” Kanade’s voice faintly trembles.
“What’s wrong? Is Nagi’s sister hard to get along with?” Ryou, noticing Kanade’s reaction, leans closer to ask.
“No… just the opposite, she’s too… easy to get along with.”
After Ryou’s suggestion got everyone’s approval, Kanade understood that this summer he would face a trial of rationality.
