Be Happy in the Real World Too, Okay? ch1: A Fated Meeting

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>Machino...?

>From the moment she first spoke my name,
>I recognised that voice.

>This
>is our prologue.

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>>Appearing before me, who knew nothing of love
>>were the game's heroines
>>who are in love with me!?

>>A doting reverse isekai harem romcom begins!!

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>I've loved fairytales since I was a child.
>The kind-hearted fairy godmother.
>The brave knight. The talkative animals.
>And the princess who is guided towards her true love.
>Stories with happy endings always showed me a nice dream.

>I wonder if I'll find true love someday...

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>While the stories I read have now changed,
>my dream remains the same.
>Oh.
>Another new work?

>Pres!
>Is that isekai too?
>Yeah.

>"I Was Summoned To Another World as a Holy Woman But I'm Worried About My Retirement Fund So I'll Find Work!"
>It's a really notable work that's even getting an anime adaptation!

>You should read it too, Pres!
>>Manga Research Club
>You sure? Maybe I'll borrow it then.
>Go ahead!

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>Machida Machino, aged 16.
>I, who has always loved the sparkling worlds of fairytales since long ago,
>am totally hooked on the "isekai fantasies" that are all the rage these days.

>I spend my days in happiness getting lost in them.
>Hah.

>I'd like to have a destined love too...<3
>...

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>I've been wondering this for a while,

>but despite what you say, you don't really talk about love all that much, Machino.
>!

>Neither do you, Pres!
>I've dedicated my life to 2D, after all.
>>Gal Game Otaku
>>Oshi on the lock screen

>...

>...The truth is
>I haven't experienced my first love yet.
>Is that so?
>>nod

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>I thought I'd have a fated meeting once I entered high school,
>so to increase my chances, I tried getting into schools with train commutes
>and schools focused on extra-curricular activities.
>What an impure motive...

>But the only place I could get into was this local girls' school,
>with the only activities being this manga research club that's pretty much just you and me, Senpai.
>Wahaha.

>It is fun, of course! I get to read all of my favorite manga and novels!
>Good to hear.
>Finding a fated love
>has remained my dream since I was little.

>But I have no idea how to find such a love.
>...I

>like seeing the heroines in stories fall in love.
>I think "was this girl always this cute?"... and can't take my eyes off them.

>I feel envious... bordering upon admiration.
>Heh~

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>And here I thought you were reading it for the cool prince here.
>>I'm here to pick you up.
>Ah~

>That guy was here too.
>You're reading shoujo manga while treating the hero's presence as "that guy was here too"???

>Well, I guess that explains...
>why you were breaking into a goofy face while reading the scenes with nothing but the heroine just now.
>Fufufufufu
>Seriously!?

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>Hah... I see.
>I've had you wrong this whole time...

>Eh?
>Machino.

>You have what it takes to be a Gal Gamer.
>Eeh?

>You can take it from me, a gal game sommelier.
>Go on...
>You're just trying to drag me into your swamp!

>Besides, the "gal games" you like are of the kinda lewd variety, aren't they, Pres!? That's the total opposite of what I'm into!
>That's prejudiced! Don't knock what I like!
>They're all age appropriate.

>Here, look at this one.
>She's determined to win me over...
>She even brought it with her...

>...!

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>Does this seem like something you'd like, Machino?
>Never mind "like"...
>It's right in my strike zone!

>The true heroine is the princess!
>You're right...
>Look! It's got the fabled villainess character too.
>The knightess is really popular with girls.
>The maid has a lot of core fans.
>My personal recommendation is the beastkin~

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>But games like these are about romance from a male perspective, right?
>I find it hard to relate to a male protagonist, even in manga.
>No problem!

>Because in this game,
>you can choose the protagonist's gender.
>...!?

>You mean to say there's...
>same-sex romance between girls...!?
>Exactly<3

>I can vouch for the cuteness of the characters and the quality of its writing.
>If you're interested...
>>gulp

>Gulp?
>...C-

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>Can I borrow it...?
>Yay!!
>>Preaching Successful

>Just ask if there's anything you don't understand, my cute underclassman.
>Right! Can I play this game on my smartphone?
>I have to start from there~!?

>A romance simulation game... huh...
>>Borrowed a handheld

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>They show up in stories, but I've never played one myself.
>And most of the ones I read about are based on otome games, though...

>On top of that...

>This might be the first story I've seen about romance between girls.
>I'm getting kinda nervous.
>>Confirm

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>Maybe even someone like me can enjoy it?
>>Player name
>>Machino

>You have been summoned to another world. A world overflowing with magic from the stars, "Celestia"...
>In this world where magic is commonplace, you'll get caught up in trouble, spend your days establishing bonds with the people you meet,
>and eventually fall into a destined love...
>One year later, the "Meteor Night", held once every ten years, will be held. On this day where all your feelings will be delivered,
>who will you offer your feelings to...?

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>...
>I don't believe it.

>You maxed out your favorability with all the heroines in just three days!?
>>nod...

>You'd normally need at least a week to get this far.
>I pulled three all-nighters in a row.
>Get some sleep!!

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>Everyone's so alluring. I just wanted to know more and more about them...
>I know that feeling...

>Sophia's straightforward bravery and purity truly makes her the true heroine! A holy mother, even!
>Despite not having any magic, she was able to save her kingdom long ago with the persuasive power of kindness.
>Just talking to her fills my heart. Her gentle eyes when she looks at me are really cute. Is she in love with me? Cos I love her.

>Olivia's the righteous rich girl heroine! She has overwhelming charm, but also an absolute aura and attitude that makes it hard to simply get close to her...
>Yet she shows her lonely and bothersome sides to me and me alone. How could I not fall in love with that???

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>Luna is the headliner of a conflict in which she serves as Sophia's maid but also has feelings for her master's sweetheart.
>She's got it especially rough as she has magic that lets her read people's hearts. I wonder if she can read my feelings too. I love her.

>Carla's strength as Olivia's personal knight alone gives her plenty of charm.
>But when she treats me like a lady, that just isn't fair. Who wouldn't fall in love when she acts so gentlemanly like that?

>Aurora-san has an indescribable open-mindedness, sporting not just a fluffy exterior but a constantly carefree attitude too. As expected of someone who's lived for a thousand years...
>Isn't this magic school nurse way too delicious? She's making me want to skip class just to see her. I'm falling for her.

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>Ah, geez! I love them!
>I love them all!
>People can change in just three days...
>>The club president started feeling responsible for recommending it to her.

>But even though you've put so much into it,
>you haven't gone onto the "Meteor Night" episode.
>...
>"Meteor Night".

>A day full of shooting stars that occurs on Celestia once every ten years.
>The protagonist calls over one of the heroines to confess their feelings to...
>...But...

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>I love everyone,
>so I can't choose just one of them... I just can't progress the story...
>Thanks for the blanket.
>You're so diligent.

>If you make a save point, you can check out all the routes
>so why don't you just pick one casually?

>I can't do something so insincere!
>Everyone's putting their precious lives on the line out of consideration for me!
>I need to respond with just as much passion!
>No, I want to!
>I want to make them happy!

>Who should I pick~!?
>Wah~
>The excitement of someone who hasn't had any sleep...
>Wawawah...

>I'm happy you've gotten this crazy about it,
>but you should tone down the gaming and get some sleep for tonight.
>Right...

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>Well, it shouldn't take you that much longer to play.
>You get that character's ending right after you confess, after all.

>Ending...? It's gonna end!?
>Yeah. It's a game, after all...!

>If you want a continuation, you'll have to draw it.
>Wanna join my space at SummerComi and put out a Celestia book?
>I see.
>...Machino?
>Hello~?
>I see...

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>Oh~
>It's just like Celestia...

>...Do I
>want to find happiness with one of these five...?

>I want to confess
>and send them off to a happy ending.
>...But

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>If I confess my feelings to someone, my story with them will end!
>Even though I love everyone so much~!
>It's so lonely~! So sad~!

>...I wish

>that my story with these girls could continue...

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>Uuh. I still can't decide who to call over!
>I should get some sleep for today...

>>Sophia is here to see you. Will you talk to her?
>>Yes - No
>...Huh?
>Did this game always have this mechanic...?

>...I'll just check out this event and then go to sleep!

>Wah. I've never seen this event before!
>>Sophia
>>"Sorry for coming so suddenly. I just really wanted to see you. Am I being a bother...?"

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>What is it~?

>"Telling you this so suddenly may trouble you... but I want you to listen."
>"I had a dream where I would someday fall in love with my destined one and find happiness with them."

>...!!

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>Really? She's just like me!
>Wah~

>Hah...

>...
>>Machino
>>"That's so like you."

>...Oh yeah. It's a game.
>The one talking to her is the protagonist on the other side of the screen.

>I can't convey my feelings to her.

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>"I always thought that my destined one would come to pick me up someday."

>...Yeah.
>I thought the same thing.
>>Machino
>>"Like in a fairytale."

>That if someone took me by the hand,
>my happy story would begin.

>"But it appears I was wrong."

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>"I need to move with my own two feet and grab my dream with my own hands... I realised that after meeting you."
>"I'm sure I can move forward if I'm with you."
>"Towards a happy ending..."
>Aah.

>If only I could reach out my hand
>and tell her how I feel.

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>I also
>want to see the story that lies ahead...
>Really? I'm so happy!

>Eh?

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>Wah!?

>>cough cough
>What the... An explosion!?
>I can't see anything through this smoke.

>...

>...Eh?

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>Before I could even say "who?", I swallowed my words.

>Those straightforward eyes,
>that pink hair and that dainty dress.

>I know all of it.
>Sophia...?

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>...Machino?

>Machino!

>I'm so happy
>The sensation of her hand taking mine
>told me this story was real.
>that you chose me.

>I've always wanted to tell you.

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>I love you.
>I'm in love with you.

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>Eh?
>EEEEEH!?

>At that moment in time, I had no idea

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>that this tale of destined love
>had only just begun...

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>What on Celestia
>is this place...?
>Hah...

>Where are you,
>Machino...?