NTR Kousuke

Chapter 15

Although we've only just met, Yukari Tomonaga is easily swayed.

She was quickly moved by the passionate encouragement of the Video Research Society members and declared, "I want to change!"

And right away, she signed the Video Research Society's pledge and agreed to star as the lead actress in the documentary film project.

...Taking advantage of someone who's vulnerable...!

Tomonaga-san is a chubby girl.

She enrolled in the same high school to chase after a refreshing, handsome guy who helped her in the past, confessed to him during summer break, and got brutally rejected.

...I happened to pass by, and she was pretty harshly turned down.

So, in her despair, she ended up getting caught in the clutches of the Video Research Society while grilling me about how much I saw yesterday.

Alright, come back here tomorrow morning! Bring your tracksuit and plenty of water!

Tomonaga-san bowed repeatedly before heading home.

The Video Research Society is a den of weirdos. Will she be okay?

I discussed things with Tanaka on the way home.

Tanaka: "But you know, not all girls are like Mishima-san. ...Kousuke-kun, you're trying really hard, but you can't just avoid girls forever, right?"

Tanaka is probably the next most worried about me after Shou.

But as for me...

Tanaka: "Look, even Shou-kun has been with that girl who's been isolated in class lately, right? The smart girl with long black hair!"

"...She's a frail beauty, isn't she?"

Shou may seem plain, but he's a kind and straightforward man. He's got the protagonist vibe, always getting into and resolving all sorts of situations as my best friend.

He's built up all kinds of memories with the top girl in our grade.

But me, I'm just a quiet, expressionless side character kind of guy.

Tanaka: "...And hasn't Kousuke-kun always been by Shou-kun's side? Didn't you take the lead in our third-year sports festival and cultural festival, fighting for our class and helping Obata-san win?"

Back in our third year, Obata-san, our class president, wanted to beat her rival, so she rallied the class, and we clashed hard with the class led by Shou and the rival girl.

"...But we only won at the cultural festival."

Tanaka: "You won in the end, didn't you! Against both your rival and best friend Shou-kun, and even Kashii-san! Kousuke-kun, you'll be fine!"

Tanaka laughed, then got serious.

Tanaka: "But if me or the seniors from the Video Research Society handled this, we'd end up with harassment or trying to make her wear knee-high socks, so a gentleman like Kousuke-kun is the perfect fit! Stop by the clubroom tomorrow before basketball club starts."

We got off at Shinkawa Station together, chatting about trivial things on the way home.

Tanaka couldn't hide his excitement for the long-awaited documentary project.

The next day, Hokushou High School, 8:00 AM.

Since club activities start at 9, I came earlier than usual.

The Video Research Society already had its full lineup gathered.

Girls... girls, They say... I can hear the murmurs.

Even the members who weren't there yesterday are all here now.

Yukari: "I'm Yukari Tomonaga. Nice to meet you."

"""Nice to meet you!"""

Their voices synced up?!

Tomonaga-san's self-introduction began.

"I'm in Class 1-6, from Tsukigata Middle School. Yes, I live with my parents and younger sister."

Tomonaga-san diligently answered each of the club members' questions.

She's a serious girl.

"Huh?... I'm 158 cm and 69 kg..."

Hey! Tomonaga-san looks like she's about to cry!

Member: "We'll check the physical checkup data later, and we'll measure you after this, okay? If you lie..."

Tomonaga-san, teary-eyed,

Tomonaga: "...72 kg... actually..."

See, she lied! Hey! You!

That member was quickly kicked out of the room, and we all apologized.

We don't mean to humiliate her; the concept is like a before-and-after in a shopping channel CM, recording how Tomonaga-san changes over time!

How will she change through this process?

Me, Tanaka, the club president, and the other production staff will firmly decide on that.

The regular members will interview her now to capture the 'before' in their memories.

After discussion, the direction was set.

"Yukari Tomonaga Wants to Change" — that's the title.

From Tomonaga-san's confession,

Her declaration of wanting to transform, to change!

And then... the training part! Lately, it's all about this.

First, during summer break, we'll push her to her limits!

After summer break, we'll surprise everyone by showing how her figure has changed!

Through the sports festival in September, we'll finish it before the cultural festival in November!

We should be able to screen it on the first day of the cultural festival, so we'll wrap it up there!

And how about entering the beauty contest on the second day? Depending on the reaction to the screening, she might even aim for the top spots!

Her older sister is a hairdresser!

Her cousin is a makeup artist!

Her mom is a nutritionist!

Then what's up with your own looks and clothes?!

Full of points to roast!

A lot of ideas have come together! The biggest challenge is definitely the diet, though...

I'm planning to take her to the basketball club from now on and get her moving as much as I can.

Should I ask Nagase-san or Airi-senpai for help?

Well, first, she needs to start moving her body today, or we won't get anywhere.

The direction has been finalized.

First, build her confidence! Gain muscle to lose weight!

Let's go, Tomonaga-san?

Tomonaga-san, turning bright red and sweating,

"Experience with relationships?!... I don't have any..."

Member: "What color are your sh—"

This isn't an adult DVD! What are you even interviewing her about?!

Tanaka: "See? Our members aren't bad people, but... they're weird, right?"

My best friend's cheerful smile is kind of scary.

Alright, time's up! I'm taking Tomonaga-san to club practice.

Tomonaga: "..."

Tomonaga-san seems nervous.

Kousuke: "...It's okay, everyone's nice."

I ended up phrasing it in a way that could mean either the Video Research Society or the basketball club!

Panicking, I tried to add something, but

Tomonaga: "Yeah, I get it, thank you."

Tomonaga-san smiled with a warm, gentle expression.

(What a lovely smile. She seems like a great subject for filming.)

I headed to the basketball club's practice area with Tomonaga-san.

How should I explain this?

Should I ask Airi-senpai or Nagase-san for help?

While thinking about that as we walked together, I ran into the last person I wanted to see right now.

...Satsuki again...

I couldn't help but make a bitter face.

Satsuki looked between me and Tomonaga-san and burst out laughing.