NTR Kousuke

Chapter 16

"Yukari Tomonaga wants to change."

The Video Research Society started filming a documentary true to its name.

I'm the one producing it, but...

For now, I have to do something about her plump figure... On the way to the basketball club's practice area, I ran into my ex-girlfriend Satsuki, who was heading to remedial classes...

This is bad! Satsuki is overly sensitive about appearances, and does she hold a grudge against me or something? She's definitely going to mock us!

Satsuki looks back and forth between me and Tomonaga-san and starts laughing.

Satsuki: "Kousuke? Kousuke! I thought you had good taste in girls, but? Ahahahahahahaha! You're with someone like this?"

Satsuki looks like she can't hold back her amusement.

It pisses me off.

Kousuke: "...Don't say rude things."

Satsuki looks genuinely amused.

Satsuki: "But! But! Such a chubby girl! Eating nothing but sweets? Never moving around? Like, 'I want you to see the real me!' or something? A girl whose head and diet are like a Happy Meal, right? And you still confessed to her? The boys who got confessed to are spreading the word, you know? I shouldn't laugh, but! Ahahahahaha!!"

Tomonaga-san catches her breath.

How can she say such things to someone she just met? It's not just to me, huh.

She's really become heartless.

"...She's far more beautiful than you..."

Satsuki: "...Huh?! ...Are you talking about me?"

Tomonaga: "...Kousuke-kun..."

Both of them react with similar surprise, but their reactions are complete opposites.

Satsuki looks at me with an expression of rage, while Tomonaga-san looks at me with trust.

Of course, Satsuki bites back!

Satsuki: "I don't deserve to be called 'you' by Kousuke! Kousuke! Don't act like an ex-boyfriend!"

"...Didn't you call me 'you' first, Satsuki? We're not related anymore."

Satsuki: "Ugh, you're so annoying! Even someone like you is my ex, so if you're with a weird girl, it lowers my value too, you know?!"

Kousuke: "...Just watch. Tomonaga-san is a wonderful woman. She'll definitely become beautiful, so shut up and watch..."

Satsuki: "Hmph! I thought you had an eye for things, but I guess you're blind? Go ahead and keep polishing that unshineable raw stone as much as you want!"

Satsuki glares sharply at Tomonaga-san before quickly walking away.

I couldn't help myself,

"Good luck with remedial classes, Satsuki! Fight!!"

When I encouraged Satsuki loudly at her back, she glared at me with an intense look before leaving.

I said it...

It was sarcasm, but I provoked her... Probably Shou's influence. Can't help it!

When I looked beside me, Tomonaga-san was crying.

She was shedding hot tears without making a sound.

Tomonaga: "That person is Kousuke-kun's...?"

I nod.

"Actually, we just broke up recently. She cheated on me with another guy and insulted me, saying I wasn't good enough for her."

I end up telling the crying Tomonaga-san the truth.

That's why I want to prove myself. I want to give my all in academics, club activities, everything, and show her!

Tomonaga: "It's true that I'm overweight and easily swayed. But does she have to say it like that? Do I deserve to be insulted that much? Even if I'm Kousuke-kun's ex, I can't forgive her! I want to change! Lose weight! Become beautiful! I want to prove myself to that girl and everyone who mocked me!"

"...But, you know, I don't want you to become like her."

I briefly tell her about Satsuki and me.

Tomonaga: "She changed that much after her high school debut? Before that, she was a quiet, plain beauty?"

I nod.

Tomonaga: "I'll change! I'll show you I can change! Kousuke-kun, please! Help me! I'll do anything!"

I take the hand Tomonaga-san offers.

Soft, smooth, a small hand that feels nice to touch.

Tanaka: "Wow! I got a great shot! Amazing! Yahoo!"

Tanaka-kun? Were you watching just now?

Not just watching, he was filming!

Tanaka-kun is twice as hyped as usual, with the biggest smile on his face!

Tanaka: "You shouldn't just say you'll do anything so easily! If the Video Research Society seniors hear that, you'll end up in some sketchy DVD situation, you know?"

Tomonaga-san is pulling back! Tanaka-kun, stop it!

Tanaka: "Here! Take this!"

Tomonaga: "...What is this?"

Tanaka: "A supplement to help burn fat more easily! Come on, it's the start of diet hell!"

The gentle and easily swayed Yukari Tomonaga made a displeased face for the first time.

It's tough for someone without exercise habits, isn't it?

Even so, anger and frustration can be the best fuel.

The source is me. I'm the same. I want to prove myself!

Just watch, Satsuki.

Shou said it.

"Those who laugh will be laughed at."

I believe that what you say will come back to you someday.

Let's do our best, Tomonaga-san! I'll work hard too and help you!

Tomonaga-san will definitely become beautiful!

No matter how pretty the words, hell is still hell.

Even a whip of love is still purely painful.

I realized that Yukari Tomonaga's tough summer break had begun.

...So, Tanaka-kun! Don't film so gleefully! Be a bit more tactful!

I'm starting to feel uneasy about this project.

Having declared it, I can't back down now! An unforgettable summer begins!