When I Said, “I Want a Beautiful and Rich Girlfriend,” a Girl With Circumstances Showed Up V2 - Ch 1

Chapter 1 : The Woman Named Kuzuha Mahiro

When I first heard the name "Kuzuha Mahiro," the first thing I thought was, "What kind of kanji does she use?"

Next, when I was given some physical stats, I asked, "R-Really?"

And by the third time, I was left speechless, thinking, "Are there only people like this at our university?" After that, whenever her name came up, I just gave non-committal responses.

In other words, Kuzuha Mahiro had a cute, raccoon-like face, was a beauty with an innocent, newscaster-like vibe, but she was the owner of H-cup breasts. She had a history of dating and breaking up with three virgins within a month, and it was rumored that ten virgins had become men through her within a year.

Her notorious reputation within the school was almost as loud as that of my girlfriend, Tendo Tsukasa, who was also her friend. Despite fierce opposition from the girls, she never lacked a boyfriend, and virgins who thought "I might be the exception" never ceased to approach her.

Thus, Kuzuha seemed like an invincible entity, unfazed by any bad reputation.

However, this year during the rainy season, I got engaged to Tendo, and we spent a lot of time together. By summer vacation, we were officially dating, and I was no longer a virgin (it was amazing).

So, Kuzuha was nothing more than a classmate and my girlfriend's friend to me, and I had no intention of getting involved with her actively. That's what I thought, at least.

"Hey, Shino-kun, are you still dating Tsukasa-chan?"

"Uh, yeah, that's right."

Kuzuha asked with her strong accent, which added to the girls' opposition. Despite it being during class, she leaned in closer than necessary and smiled with her big eyes.

I was forced into an uncomfortable position to avoid her large assets touching me.

I had a bad feeling, the kind you get when Tendo is plotting something I can't resist.

There was definitely a wind blowing, one that was inconvenient for me.

"Oh, that's kind of disappointing."

Normally, if your friend's relationship is going well, you'd offer congratulations, right?

Swallowing back words that would only complicate things, I just prayed to the heavens that this storm would pass quickly.

"Then, how about secretly dating me too?"

"Eh...?"

Of course, just as my bad feeling predicted, my small prayer was shattered.

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"――Mahiro, can you stop bothering Iori-kun?"

On a September afternoon when the remnants of summer were still lingering, Tendo sharply addressed Kuzuha, who was sitting across from her at a shaded terrace seat. However, there was no real harshness in her voice or expression, indicating that their relationship was genuinely one of friendship rather than just mutual benefit.

"Eh, I'm not doing that, you know?"

Kuzuha responded leisurely with an endearing smile to Tendo's pursuit. There was an unfathomable depth to her, though.

Well, it didn't look like it was going to turn into the kind of confrontation I had feared, so I was somewhat relieved. 

I had no experience with such things, and I was worried I might have to ask them not to fight over me, which would be crazy...

"You invited him to cheat, and now you say that?"

"I didn't mean it like that, don't be mad?"

"Then what did you mean by it?"

However, the combination of the beautiful Tendo and the cute Kuzuha was attracting attention from around us. 

Their high facial value was like a violent force, and maybe they were even emitting some kind of photogenic negative ions or something (just guessing).

If this was a more peaceful conversation, I could be more relaxed...

"Listen? Iori-kun is a decent person."

"Different from us?"

"Yes."

"Ahaha, it's funny when Tsukasa-chan says that."

"It's not something to laugh about—wait, no, that's not it."

Tendo corrected herself with a bitter face when she almost caught Kuzuha's accent. Kuzuha gave a "hehe" kind of smile.

"Hey, hey, why did you correct yourself just now? Heeey, Tsukasa-chan?"

"It doesn't matter, does it?"

Kuzuha is from Nagasaki, but her accent shares many similarities with Fukuoka, and due to her slow way of speaking, it somehow sticks in your ear...

"What? Tsukasa-chan, you don’t usually talk like that when it’s just the two of us."

"Well, then it's not strange for me to speak differently now that it's not just the two of us."

And just like that, Tendo was losing the upper hand.

Don't underestimate the fluffy and soft-spoken.

"But, Iori-kun isn't really bothered, are you?"

"No, i was bothered, that's why i called Tsukasa-san. And can you stop calling me by my name so casually?"

"Eh, but Tsukasa-chan calls you that, Iori-kun don’t you like your own name?"

No, she's my (precious) girlfriend, so it's fine.

"But Tsukasa-san is my girlfriend. And it's not that i dislikes my name, i just doesn't like when people i doesn't know well call me by it."

Though, to be honest, because Tendo calls me by my name daily, I've gotten used to it lately.

I still want to deal with those who jokingly call me 'Iorin' and set the record straight with Kuzuha.

"Then it’d be nice if you got to know me too!"

But there was no sign she wanted to listen to my story.

"No way, I'm the only special one because I'm his girlfriend."

And with that, Tendo, who had been somewhat fired up for the confrontation (?), looked cute as she bragged with my one word.

"Eh, then if I become his girlfriend too, wouldn't it be fine?"

"No way."

This woman, what's wrong with her head? I glanced at Tendo, who just shook her head silently.

Looks like it's a no...

"What? You two understand each other just by looking? How passionate."

"You think that, and yet you invite him to cheat..."

But I felt a different kind of communication gap with Tendo from earlier.

Maybe beautiful girls tend not to listen to others...

"And Mahiro, I'll tell you, Iori-kun is no longer a virgin, so he doesn't fit your taste, does he?"

"Did you need to say that?"

It's true, but I'd prefer if you didn't out me like that.

And the way she proudly declares "I ate him" is impressive...

No, at our age, it's not unnatural, and given the length of our relationship, it would be more surprising if it hadn't happened.

"Eh, really?"

"Why doubt it?"

"Cause, you know, Tsukasa-chan didn't like virgins, right?"

"Since Iori-kun is my first boyfriend, that's an exception, obviously."

"First of all, why does Kuzuha have such an obsession with virgins?"

Unlike how men value virginity, virgins aren't particularly prized, and given she's friends with Tendo, how could she think my chastity was still intact?

Especially since she invites to sex as an extension of skinship? Well, from a guy's perspective, a beautiful, sexy girlfriend is nothing but a welcome element.

"Eh, my reason for liking virgins? Well, virgins are troublesome, right? They're really interested in sex but act like they shouldn't look at you that way. After they sneak a peek at my chest, they make a guilty face."

"That's enough."

"Why?"

Because I can relate, both as a former virgin and now, her words strike a chord.

It's true, but perhaps because it's true, it's even more painful.

"I think that's more of a reason to avoid them, though."

"No, it's not! That's what's good! I like how virgins are like that! It's like becoming a goddess, right? When they're all about you, thinking this or that, but then they make that face like 'will she hate me if we do it,' my heart goes 'thump,' and I want to do anything for them! And Iori-kun, even after dating Tsukasa-chan, still has that vibe, so he caught my interest."

"You're an even scarier woman than I heard."

I felt a chill. What kind of twisted maternal instinct is this... maternal instinct?

What kind of upbringing could produce such a fluffy monster?

And her speaking faster now makes it even scarier.

On top of that, it's painful not being able to argue back when they say I still reek of virginity.

"That's why I didn't want to introduce Mahiro..."

Beside me, looking repulsed, Tendo pressed her forehead in frustration.

Does that mean she thinks I still have a virgin vibe? That's painful.

But it was rare to see her so visibly upset; even when I made tactless remarks, it wasn't this bad.

“—Hey, Tsukasa-san. I don’t think this is really my place to say, but shouldn’t you be more careful in choosing your friends?”

Sure, everyone has their own social circle, but isn't this beyond salvageable?

"I understand Iori-kun's opinion, but... I don't think it's something I can say."

"Haha―― that hurts."

When I agreed, thinking she had a point, she started slamming the table with their palm. Isn't that awful?

"But really, aside from this, she's a good person, really."

"Are you okay? Isn't that kind of like the mindset of a DV(Domestic violence) victim?"

"I think I'm okay... but I'm starting to lose confidence..."

"Fufufu, you two really get along well."

"If you think so, could you stop trying to tear us apart?"

"Yes, Iori-kun is smitten with me, so please stop getting in the way."

It's true, but isn't she speaking a bit too loudly?

Well, it might be necessary for persuasion, and the subtle hand-holding is cute, so I won't stop her.

Kuzuha, watching our hands, let out a somewhat saddened sigh.

"Hmm, but I don't want you two to break up or anything. When I said 'secretly,' it was a joke, I was just a bit jealous of Tsukasa-chan, so I wanted some share."

"That's a pretty bad-taste joke."

"I don't have a hobby of sharing my boyfriend."

Joke (seriously), share (steal), or whatever in parentheses, that's not happening.

"Besides, Mahiro, didn't you say you got a new boyfriend before summer?"

"Well, it didn't work out. Ahaha."

Kuzuha's face, which had been smiling through all the retorts, clouded over.

She took out her phone, started swiping, and sighed again.

"It was the twentieth one, so I thought this time for sure..."

"――That's unfortunate."

For a moment, I thought, "Oh, that's how it is," but I must be losing my sense of normalcy.

I don't know if it's the number of experiences or boyfriends, but twenty is plenty.

And what's this about keeping records on phones? Is it a trend? Or is it just a common practice among girls that I'm unaware of?

My questions never end.

But even if it's a serious issue for Kuzuha, it's troublesome for her to keep bothering me while I'm dating Tendo...

"...Is it okay if I ask, even though I'm not sure if I should? Why are you jealous of us, and why do you keep breaking up with your boyfriends?"I knew from rumors that she goes through relationships quickly, but I didn't know the clear reasons.

She's definitely a dangerous existence for virgins in many ways, but she doesn't seem like the type to cheat on her own.

Well, she did invite me, but she's currently single.

"Oh, I am not planning to break up with Tsukasa-san, and I'm absolutely not interested in dating Kuzuha."

It might be reckless for me to pry when I feel like I'm the one being targeted, but she's definitely Tendo's friend.

Both are stubborn, so I thought maybe I could offer some male perspective advice - is that my newfound confidence from having a girlfriend?

Am I being too full of myself? While stabbing my inner organs with the blade of self-awareness, I still think if there's something I could do...

"Well, maybe a guy's opinion could be helpful."

If it helps her get along with someone else, that would be perfect!

"Thanks, Iori-kun... so, I told Tsukasa-chan, but is it okay if you listen?"

"That's fine, right, Tsukasa-san?"

"Yeah, I guess so."

Looking at Tendo, she seemed to have something to say but nodded anyway.

What's this, she looks unusually indecisive. Is there more to come that will surprise me?

"I tend to fall in love easily, and like I mentioned before, when I get close to a virgin, I can't help but get interested. So, I confess and start dating them."

"Uh-huh."

Well, she does seem like the type to be aggressive, so it's not surprising.

Especially with how twisted some virgins are these days, they need girls to take the initiative (from experience).

"And then, because I feel sorry for them, I let them have as much sex as they want, I plan dates around their schedules, and I even make bento boxes. Oh, I want to be a good wife, so I'm good at housework and don't mind doting on someone."

...The atmosphere is getting a bit ominous?

Her saying she wants to be a good wife was cute, but then Tendo pinched my hand. Is she psychic?

Please convey that Tendo is cuter.

"...Are you listening properly?"

"I'm listening, I'm listening."

"Then that's good... but then, the boyfriend who used to call me a goddess or an angel at first, starts getting cold. They start saying mean things during sex, they start looking at other girls, and they start ignoring me! Isn't that awful!? There's no choice but to break up, right!?"

I see...

"...Tsukasa-san, this is hard to say, but..."

"Yes, well, it's difficult to say Mahiro has no fault in this at all..."

"Eh!? Why!? Why are you saying such unhelpful things, friend!? Tsukasa-chan, you're awful! Iori-kun, you're cold!"

I was relieved to have Tendo's agreement, but Kuzuha didn't seem to accept it.

She looked betrayed, but after pampering a virgin like this, then pulling away when they start to get used to it, isn't Kuzuha pretty bad too...?

Sure, the boyfriend should control himself, but when a beauty like her spoils a virgin, it's no wonder they get carried away.

"Well, maybe spoiling virgins who don't know how to interact with girls isn't a good idea."

Maybe that's a bit biased towards guys, but logically, that's where the root of the problem lies...

If Tendo had been like that, I might have become one of those boyfriends digging into the past by now.

"But it's cute, so I want to spoil them!"

"Uh... and did you talk with these boyfriends about their change in behavior?"

"No way? If they start disliking me, why would I do that? I don't like them anymore either."

Hmm, this...

Looking at Tendo, she shook her head again silently.

Alright, this is hopeless!

"I see... well, I hope you meet a nice person someday."

"Eh!? Why? Why are you losing interest so suddenly!?"

"Well, because Kuzuha isn't listening to anyone at all..."

"Usually, guys listening to my advice say things like, 'You're not at fault,' you know!?"

That's probably because they had ulterior motives.

"Well, at least now you understand the difference in values between men and women. Let's just stop this pointless, crazy act of trying to mess with a friend's boyfriend."

"――Hey, Tsukasa-chan, is Iori-kun always this harsh? No one's ever called me crazy to my face before."

"Iori-kun's words are sharp, but what he's saying makes sense."

"Uhh... then, even if I won't ask you to date me, can we at least be friends?"

What's with that "then"? And isn't that just the "let's start as friends" vibe?

"Tsukasa-san, is it okay to trust this?"

"Well... Mahiro, let me tell you, when it comes to this, Iori-kun can be very merciless. Don't entertain false hopes; you'll end up with an indelible scar."

"Eh, that's a harsh evaluation of me."

"Tsukasa-chan, what do you like about him?"

Stop asking that with such a serious face. I'll cry.

"Well, pretty much everything, is that a problem?"

And then Tendo lifts me up only to knock me down emotionally, please stop that. I want to hear those words when I can enjoy them more straightforwardly.

"Eh, it's nice to be able to say that, I'm jealous... because I see how much Tsukasa-chan is cherished. What's the difference, I wonder?"

And Kuzuha's sincere words made it seem like she was speaking from the heart.

As I once told Tendo, everyone has their own circumstances.

"Sorry, Iori-kun, Tsukasa-chan. But I really do want to get along."

"Hmm..."

Since I have a girlfriend like Tendo, I don't want to get too involved in other girls' affairs.

But if Tendo isn't going to cut ties, then being friends, maybe...

"I'm okay with it. Mahiro has helped me before."

"Oh, like with that persistent virgin guy? You don't have to thank me for that."

I didn't really want to know about those memories, though...

"――Well, since she's Tsukasa-san's friend, I guess we can be friends... yeah... yeah, okay..."

"Iori-kun, if you're that conflicted, maybe it's better to say no? You don't have to agree just for my sake."

"N-no, it's fine... yeah, it's fine, yeah, okay."

"Really? That's great, I was worried you'd say you didn't even want to be friends."

That's a sneaky, hard-to-refuse comment...

If all this was calculated, she might be even tougher than Tendo.

But everything is an experience, and the line between acquaintance and friend is vague anyway.

"Then, Iori-kun, a handshake?"

"Oh, sure."

When I shook the hand she offered, it felt different from Tendo's.

And as she silently squeezed my hand, I thought, "Oh, this feels familiar," and then...

"――Hey, Iori-kun, how about we talk somewhere quiet, just the two of us?"

"No way!"

"Mahiro?"

As expected, I felt the icky, clingy vibe, and I pulled my hand back without a care for dignity.

And so, together with Tendo, we issued a one-week no-approach order to Kuzuha regarding me.