The Case Where I, The Strongest Mercenary, was Reincarnated as a Bullied, Introverted High School Student - With My Unbeatable Fighting Skills, I Rule the School and Underworld - Chapter 20 - Casual Revenge

“Chirp, chirp.”

The morning sun streamed in through the small window in the narrow bathroom, and birds were chirping outside.

“Sigh.”

I had woken up at 6 in the morning for an early morning run. After that, I did my strength training and finished with meditation. Now, I was taking a shower. This routine would be my way of building my body for a while.

Thanks to the balanced meals my mother, Fushimi Sakura, had been preparing for me, my body had a solid foundation. Being young, I also recovered quickly from fatigue, and apart from occasional injuries, I was in excellent shape.

(I used to be an orphan and couldn’t afford proper meals during my growth years. Fushimi Jinta is one lucky guy.)

I started cooking breakfast in the living room, heating up a frying pan. Ami came rubbing her eyes.

“Oh, Jinta, you’re up early.”

“Good morning, Ami. I have a part-time job today, you know.”

“Another part-time job? You really work a lot.”

“…I’ve also prepared breakfast for you, Ami.”

I placed an egg toast with fried eggs on top onto the table. I had also cut the sausages into octopus shapes and prepared a salad as a side.

“Oh, how considerate!”

Saying that, Ami sat down at the table, and I handed her the plate.

Ami looked up at me with curiosity.

“You’re surprisingly thoughtful!”

I took the plate back.

“I can’t give it to someone who can’t even return a greeting properly. Good morning, Ami.”

“W-What’s with that… I just forgot for a moment.”

“That’s a serious matter. Good morning, Ami.”

“Fine, fine, good morning.”

An exasperated Ami replied. Satisfied, I put the plate back in front of her.

Ami never returned my greetings, so sometimes I had to be firm.

“Even though you’re such a coward, you sure are cheeky…”

“Whether I’m a coward or not, returning greetings has nothing to do with it. Is Charlotte still asleep?”

“She’s still sleeping, like an angel.”

“You haven’t done anything to Charlotte, right?”

“I haven’t! I just smelled Charlotte-chan’s floral scent through her pajamas!”

Is that a safe or an out?

Morally, it might be considered an “out,” but due to the sister filter, I find it forgivable.

“Sigh, should I marry Charlotte-chan?”

Ami muttered nonsense while nibbling on toast.

What is she even saying? Ami and Charlotte getting married… If that were to happen, Ami wouldn’t marry anyone else, and Charlotte would become a part of the family, right? That sounds great. Let me just change the laws real quick.

“Oh, you’re up early, Jinta-kun and Ami-chan. Good morning.”

Next, Mom woke up. I cracked a new egg into the frying pan and placed bread in the toaster.

“Good morning. I’ll toast some bread for you too, Mom.”

“Good morning, Jinta. You seem to be working hard since Charlotte-chan arrived.”

“Oh my! Love really changes people, doesn’t it?”

“I hate to disappoint, but Charlotte and I won’t have that kind of relationship. We’re just friends.”

“Jinta-kun is blushing!”

“Indeed, Jinta has to work hard to keep up.”

As we chatted, Charlotte also joined us in the living room.

“Oh, good morning!”

“Good morning!”

We all exchanged greetings, and I prepared breakfast for Charlotte as well. In the meantime, Ami brewed some coffee. We all sat at the table and started a conversation while eating.

“Charlotte-chan, do you have any plans for today? If you’d like, I can show you around Japan!”

Ami made the suggestion, and Charlotte looked a bit troubled.

“Well, I actually have some research to do…”

“Charlotte is enrolling at Judo High School, right?”

“Oh? Charlotte-chan, you came here to study abroad?”

“Charlotte, I’ve already looked into the enrollment procedures, so you can spend the day with Ami.”

When I said that, Charlotte widened her eyes in surprise.

“…Huh? W-Wait a minute, what does that mean?”

“The enrollment paperwork, I haven’t given it to you yet, have I? I’ll briefly explain how to fill it out. Come with me for a moment.”

I led Charlotte out of the living room.

Once we were alone, Charlotte looked at me with dissatisfaction.

“Hey, Ryuji. What’s going on? You’re seeking revenge, right? I have to do the research; otherwise, we won’t make any progress.”

“I am seeking revenge, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go out with Ami for other reasons.”

“What do you mean?”

‘…. practice playing a high school girl. Together with Ami. You’ve been a mercenary all your life, so it’s hard for you to blend in as a Japanese high school girl, right?”

I had to say this to make sure Charlotte would understand.

The reason Charlotte was forced to join “SWORD” was because of her own crime of killing her parents. But now, she’s free. Seeking revenge with her comrades is something she can do casually while enjoying a normal high school life. Charlotte can find new allies, and in the meantime, I’ll take care of everything.

“Well, that’s true…”

“But Charlotte, I’m entrusting you with an important mission.”

I said this and placed my hand on Charlotte’s shoulder. Charlotte looked at me nervously.

“Take lots of photos with Ami. Ones where you’re both in the picture. Send them to me later.”

“…Is Ryuji a siscon?”

“No, it’s because Fushimi Jinta’s personality is still lingering… probably. I’m counting on you!”

Charlotte looked at me with an exasperated expression, but to me, this mission was as important as guarding the president. I really needed her to do it.

I’m counting on you, seriously.

“Well then, I’m off to work. Take care of Ami and Charlotte for me.”

“Yes, have a safe trip.”

After finishing breakfast, I headed to my part-time job.

It’s that place where everyone looks down on me.

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