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(Previous Title) Mocked as a window-seat editor and cheated on by my wife, I started living with twin high school girls from that very day — enjoying a happy new life at my new workplace where beautiful girls wait for me at home, so even if I realized now how much more talented the previous editor was and they apologize, I won't have any of it.
(New Title) The window-seat editor who was mocked has started living with twin high school girls. "Stalker……?" In the office of Cafe Arukuma.
Akari came to me saying she might be a victim of stalking.
"Um. I just feel like someone's been following me around lately, always..."
...Akari was looking down with an anxious expression on her face.
That girl who is always bright and energetic to make such a pained face…… What kind of situation is this? It must be pretty serious.
"A, sorry. I probably just have an overactive self-consciousness about it. Please don't worry about it." "Idiot."
I was holding Akari in my arms.
Because I could tell she was desperately trying to hide her anxiety and act as if nothing was wrong.
Holding her, I realized she was trembling.
Her body, usually warm, had become cold as ice.
He was probably anxious after all.
"This is exactly when you should rely on me."
"Oka-chan... but, I am..." ...The provisional girlfriend.
After being the one to suggest that title herself, yet still refusing to lean on him in times like this.
Deep down, she likely carried the awareness that she wasn't his real girlfriend.
Or maybe it was simpler than that; perhaps she just didn't want to be a burden to him. But still. "I'm here as your protector." "...!" "Rely on me. Agreed?" "Oka-chan..."
Akari sniffed back a tear, then pulled me into a hug in return.
"I was... really... scared..." "......" I am an incredibly stupid bastard.
I was so caught up in my own head that I failed to notice the girl struggling right next to me. I'm truly an idiot.
"Akari. I'm here. So please, be at ease."
At my words, the trembling in Akari's body stopped.
As Akari squeezed back, her body gradually grew warm against mine.
My body heat warms her up. Gradually, she lifts her face.
There was Akari, wearing her usual bright smile.
"Mm-hmm. I'm counting on you, Okarin." [★Notice] The Window-side edit is out in book form! From GA Novels, releasing March 15th! Pre-orders are now open! Thank you for your support!