Chapter 3: My new life in anime reversed world
Shirogane Kei POV
"You seem preoccupied, President. Is something troubling you?" teased a girl with raven-black hair upon noticing my distracted state.
She is Shinomiya Kaguya, Vice President of Suuchin Academy, and one of my closest friends in this aristocratic institution where one's worth is often judged by their background rather than their merits. Her assistance has been invaluable in helping me navigate and blend into this elite school environment.
Beyond her role as Vice President, she holds another significant identity: she is the heiress of the Shinomiya Zaibatsu, a mega-corporation in Japan with assets totaling two hundred trillion yen, and ownership of numerous banks, railways, and automotive companies both domestically and internationally. Her wealth and influence are evident through this impressive lineage.
"My brother seems to have changed," I said.
"Has he changed for the worse?" she asked, her tone sharp.
"No, he has changed for the better," I quickly corrected.
"Usually, he would act spoiled and throw tantrums when I woke him up, as you might expect from many men who have lived a privileged life, coddled by a world that is gentle towards them," I sighed, then continued. "But now, he seems different. Not only does he refrain from throwing tantrums, but he is also remarkably silent and willing to go to school on time. I don't know whether this change is good or bad."
This very reason explains why I was previously so harsh on my brother. In the past, our relationship was harmonious; we got along well and were always on good terms. However, puberty altered him drastically. His attitude worsened day by day; he would constantly kick me out of his room, never allow me to touch his belongings, and always be on guard around me.
He never displayed a good attitude towards me. Every time I woke him up, he would be annoyed and throw a tantrum, his spoiled demeanor exacerbated by a world, especially women, treating him gently.
Since he never respected me as his sister, it became increasingly difficult for me to treat him kindly. Consequently, I had to be more forceful in my approach, always disciplining him with our father's permission whenever he displayed bad behavior. Both our father and I hoped he would revert to his former self, not this rotten personality he adopted after hitting puberty.
Despite my current animosity towards him, deep down, I always miss the brother he used to be—gentle and kind-hearted.
I hope this change in him is permanent and that our relationship can return to what it once was.
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Shirogane Miyuki POV
"I thought you hated Chika. I would never have imagined you'd go with her, Miyuki." The man with a brooding and cool temperament, radiating a mysterious vibe, chuckled as he greeted me.
"Ishigami Yuu?" I asked hesitantly, recognizing the emo and edgelord standing before me, praised by the citizens of Earth from my past life.
As someone who enjoyed reading edgy character in webnovel, I could easily spot one when I saw them.
He blinked at my question, then finally nodded in acknowledgment without speaking.
"Anyway, have you formed a relationship with Chika? You smell like a woman—um, I mean, the jasmine perfume is so strong I could smell it from a mile away," he lamented.
"You should go to the restroom first and wash away the scent, or the consequences will be dire if others find out," he advised afterward.
"That's such a hassle," I replied, not understanding why he was exaggerating so much.
Shouldn't this be something worth bragging about rather than a problem?
As much as I hated to admit it, I was likely transmigrated into an anime world, occupying the body of Shirogane Miyuki and living as him.
In my past life, being close to a beautiful woman, especially one with a goddess-like figure, was something to boast about and enhanced one's reputation, rather than being seen as trouble. It was certainly better than being a virgin with no girls.
As much as I didn't understand the logic, people always judged others based on their virginity. If you were a virgin, then you were considered a loser. This superficial value system greatly annoyed me, as it formed the basis of worth for people in my previous life.
"It's up to you then," he said with a nonchalant shrug.
"Alright, I'll take your advice." After a moment of contemplation, I realized that he had a point; it was far more advantageous to be regarded as a virgin than to carry the reputation of being experienced with women. After all, being labeled a scumbag would only invite trouble and complications into my life.
So, I stood up from my seat, carefully avoiding collisions with others, and stayed under the radar to avoid being detected by the perfume scent from Chika. I headed to the restroom to wash myself.
As I blinked and recollected the details, I realized something I had overlooked: the restroom seemed devoid of men, and throughout the school, I had mostly seen girls with very few boys.
Was this an all-girls school previously?
However, when I watched "Kaguya-sama: Love is War," the anime suggested otherwise. But it had been so long since I watched it that I wasn't sure anymore.
But, whatever.
I washed my face and removed all traces of Chika's perfume from my body with water. I wasn't sure if this would work or not, but I had to try.
After freshening up, I grinned, ready to start the class and embrace my new life in this world.
Here we go, anime world, I'm coming!
...
Alright, I retract my previous statement.
Screw this world—why is everything so different from what I imagined?
As I sat through the history lesson delivered by Hiratsuka Shizuka, our teacher, a dark expression clouded my face.
No wonder everything feels so off. Whether it's my sister or Fujiwara Chika, their strength is overwhelmingly powerful. Now, it all makes sense—this isn't just any ordinary anime world; it's a reversed world where matriarchs rule and women are in charge. The population ratio between women and men is 3:1, with females being the dominant group.
"You seem depressed, Miyuki. Want to go to karaoke? I think it will help you feel better." When the bell rang and Hiratsuka-sensei left the room, my deskmate, Ishigami Yuu, made the offer.
"As caring as always, Ishigami-kun." Fujiwara Chika's voice startled me. She stood right behind me, her breast brushing against my back.
Shit...
She is too close, my virgin instinct couldn't take it.
My bulge almost popped out because of her teasing and almost noticeable, but fortunately, it was hidden beneath the table, and no one was insane enough to look or pay attention to what was happening under there.
Even Chika herself didn't seem to notice as she playfully glanced at Ishigami Yuu.
"Apologies, Ishigami-kun. It seems Miyuki needs my company more than he needs yours, doesn't you, Miyuki?" she whispered seductively, her breath sending a ticklish sensation to my ear.
"Ah, yes, yes," I instinctively replied, only to regret it immediately. I quickly attempted to amend my words. "If you don't mind, perhaps Ishigami Yuu should join us as well."
"Do you think so too, Ishigami-kun?" Chika asked.
Although I couldn't see Chika's expression behind me, the sound of Ishigami Yuu's nervous gulp was enough to infer her actions.
"I won't intrude on your date, Miyuki. Farewell, I'll take my leave now." He departed without a backward glance, his hurried footsteps revealing his mood.
"It wasn't appropriate for you to threaten my friend, Chika," I asserted.
"You know, you can have your own fun while I have mine. Farewell. I hope you won't threaten anyone close to me next time."
With that, I also left without looking back. Though I couldn't see Chika's expression, I knew it wouldn't be pleasant. I chose not to follow Ishigami Yuu, uncertain of what Chika might do to him if I did. Instead, I wandered aimlessly through the school corridor.
In the middle of the corridor, I encountered my sister, who was engaged in a conversation with Shinomiya Kaguya.
A confused expression crossed my face as I observed them.
Is my sister in the third grade in this world and older than me?
Everything that has transpired today suggests as much.
Moreover, Kaguya in this world seems friendlier and more approachable compared to her version in the anime.
When my sister noticed me, she pretended not to recognize me and continued her conversation with Kaguya.
I didn't greet her either, as she clearly didn't want to talk to me, so I kept to myself, seeking my own purpose while wandering aimlessly down the corridor.
"Fufufu... You seem quite lost, Shirogane-san. Could I have a moment of your time?" The petite lilac-haired girl with a walking stick approached me and greeted me playfully.
Loligaki is here too?
"Well, if you say so," I agreed, having no other purpose than to converse with the loli before me.
"Nice." She smirked at my response.
"Let's go then."
With that, I followed her side by side, curious to see what she wanted to discuss.