Villain? Nah. I'm just here for the harem.-Chapter 32: Kiss

Something unexpected happened.

What unexpected thing, you ask?

Well, at first, it was just a normal morning. I woke up feeling refreshed, stretched my arms, and got ready for the day. Everything seemed fine—until I stepped into the dining hall.

My parents were sitting at the head of the table, as usual. But today, something was odd. The atmosphere was tense, and I could feel an unusual sense of importance in the air. Then I saw them—two additional sets of guests sitting beside my family.

Rin's parents.

Liliana's parents.

My stomach twisted.

What the hell is happening?

I hesitated for a second before taking my usual seat. Nyx, who had been curled up on my shoulder, flicked his tail in mild irritation, sensing my unease. My mother smiled at me gently, but my father... His expression was serious.

This was bad. This was something serious.

I had no idea what was about to happen, but I knew I wasn't ready for it.

And then it happened.

The moment that changed everything.

My father cleared his throat, his deep voice echoing in the large dining hall.

"Renji, with your recent actions and your accomplishments involving the young ladies..."

I nearly choked on my breakfast.

Wait.

What?

I set my fork down and blinked rapidly. My gaze darted from my father to Rin's parents, then to Liliana's parents. They all had the same knowing look in their eyes. My gut told me I wasn't going to like whatever was about to come next.

"...We have made a decision," my father continued. "Your marriages have been arranged."

Silence.

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A heavy silence filled the room.

I froze in place, my mind unable to process what I had just heard.

"...Marriage?" I repeated dumbly.

"Yes," my father said without missing a beat. "Marriage."

A sharp clatter sounded as my fork slipped from my fingers and hit my plate.

I looked at Rin's parents.

I looked at Liliana's parents.

And then I looked at my own parents.

All of them were nodding in agreement, their faces completely serious.

Then my father dropped the real bombshell.

"Next week, you will be married to Liliana."

I stopped breathing.

"And the following week, you will be married to Rin and Iris."

I nearly fell off my chair.

WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. HELL?!

I could feel my soul leaving my body.

Marriage?

To all three of them?!

One week after another?!

This had to be a joke. This couldn't be real.

But looking at my father's face, I knew he wasn't joking.

Liliana's parents looked proud. Rin's parents looked nervous, but I could see a spark of happiness in their eyes.

And me?

I was sitting there like an idiot, struggling to form words.

"B-but why so suddenly?" I stammered.

My father raised an eyebrow. "Do you think we haven't been paying attention to your actions?"

I flinched.

Shit.

"Everyone in the estate has noticed how close you've become with these girls," he continued. "You have shown responsibility, care, and dedication toward them. You have proven yourself as a capable young man. And most importantly..."

His eyes narrowed slightly.

"They have already made their feelings clear."

I turned my head sharply toward Rin's parents. They were fidgeting slightly, looking somewhat embarrassed. I didn't even need to ask before Rin's mother sighed and said, "Rin was the one who insisted on it. She made us come here and negotiate with your family."

...

Rin did what?

I turned to Liliana's parents.

"We were thinking of waiting a little longer," her father admitted, "but given recent events, we agreed that an official marriage would be best. Liliana did not object."

...

LILIANA DID NOT OBJECT?!

I wanted to bury my face in my hands.

And then my father added, "As for Iris... I personally tested her strength."

Wait, what?

I looked at him, confused.

"She will be your and Rin's official training instructor."

...Huh?

My father nodded. "She is more than qualified to teach both of you. I saw her potential firsthand."

I didn't know what to say.

Iris... my future wife... was also going to be my and Rin's personal combat instructor?

That was somehow even crazier than the marriage part.

The dining table meeting ended shortly after that. Rin's parents, Liliana's parents, and my parents all exchanged congratulations and warm handshakes. I barely registered any of it.

The only thing I could think about was the fact that in a week, I was getting married.

And then, the week passed in a blur.

—

Today was the wedding day.

I stood in the grand estate, staring at the sheer number of people gathered. The mansion was completely packed with guests—nobles, merchants, knights, and more. Decorations covered every wall, banners hung from the ceiling, and the entire estate was glowing with life.

I stood in front of a mirror, adjusting my ceremonial attire.

A black and gold high-collared jacket. Dark slacks. A silver emblem pinned to my chest.

I barely recognized myself.

"...I'm actually getting married today," I muttered under my breath.

I still couldn't believe it.

I took a deep breath.

Then the doors opened.

And there she was.

Liliana von Eldoria.

My fiancée.

Now... my wife.

She walked down the aisle with absolute grace, her long silver hair shining under the candlelight. She wore a white wedding dress embroidered with gold, a tiara resting gently on her head.

She looked stunning.

I had never seen her like this before.

Elegant. Beautiful.

My heart skipped a beat.

When she finally stood before me, she looked up at me, her eyes burning with quiet intensity.

The priest began the ceremony.

And before I knew it...

I was placing a ring on her finger.

She was placing a ring on mine.

And then, with the words spoken...

It was official.

We were married.

The crowd erupted in applause.

Liliana turned to face me fully, her expression unreadable.

And then—

She leaned forward.

Soft lips brushed against mine.

It was a small, fleeting kiss.

But my entire body froze.

Liliana pulled away, her face a little pink, before whispering, "I'll be expecting you to be a proper husband."

And just like that...

I was married.

And next week, it would be Rin and Iris's turn.

My life was officially insane.

But deep down, I was happy.

Really, really happy.

Because this...

This was exactly the kind of life I wanted.

And it was only just beginning.