Chapter 13
Chapter 13
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 13
Chapter Title: Teacher and Book
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After leaving the room and running a few experiments, I could confirm that the Spirit Affinity stat had at least changed something.
Boil, bubble...
Up until yesterday, I'd gauged Undine's mood by her facial expressions, but now it felt like something akin to the emotions she was experiencing was flowing directly into my mind.
...I couldn't really put it into words beyond that. It was a bizarre sensation I'd never felt before in my life.
That said, it didn't feel bad.
Directly sensing her pure joy was actually a pretty fun experience.
On the flip side, I tried experimenting to see if I could transmit my own emotions, but the little girl just bounced around happily no matter what I was thinking.
She looked so delighted that I was relieved...
Though it did make me wonder if spirits operated on a completely different wavelength from humans.
Next, I tried recreating the Water Onahole that had worn me out so badly. She probably wouldn't recognize it at a glance, but it was still embarrassing, so I did it in a secluded spot away from prying eyes.
"Hmm..."
Observing it closely, I could vaguely understand why I'd collapsed from exhaustion.
The internal structure of the thing I'd imagined into existence was incredibly... complex.
...Well, since I'd never seen the real thing, expecting to make an exact replica was ridiculous to begin with.
That probably meant I'd naturally drawn from artificial objects in my memories.
Hence, this overly intricate monstrosity designed purely for stimulation.
It seemed like it needed some serious simplification.
My mood grew strangely complicated, but considering the things that might come my way in the future, this felt less like an option and more like a necessity.
Still, there was a problem.
No matter how I tweaked and modified it, I had no real sense of how pleasurable it would actually feel.
I no longer had 'that' to test it with anymore.
By the time I realized the only way forward was real-world practice, I was utterly drained from all the Water Onahole crafting.
Squeezing out my last reserves of energy to clean myself up, I returned to my room, collapsed into bed like the dead, and woke up the next day.
Which meant it was time to head to work.
"Sigh..."
Still, this pathetic body had one upside.
If I was too lazy to get up and wash, I could just summon Undine.
Yawning widely, I called for her, and the now-familiar girl rose from my shoulder.
"Morning."
No verbal reply came, but Undine's calm emotions flowed gently toward me.
This unconditional affection and goodwill felt a bit unfamiliar... but whatever. Nothing was really changing anyway.
After roughly cleaning myself up and stretching, Undine—who hadn't returned yet—drifted over to my chest.
She reached out with her tiny hands and lifted my breasts.
...Did they look that heavy?
Watching them bob up and down with her touch felt oddly disconcerting.
"Mm..."
Feeling a bit embarrassed, I tried to stop her, but she vanished with a faint smile, as if she'd anticipated it.
If I could sense her mood, could she sense mine too?
Did she feel what I was feeling and decide to leave...?
Who knows.
It'd be nice if we could actually talk.
Come to think of it...
Was Michelle already up?
Turning to check her bed, it was empty. I peeked into the bathroom just in case, but there was only a bit of lingering moisture—no sign of her.
Something about that felt strange.
I'd thought she was a character straight out of the game's script, but she never quite acted like the Michelle I remembered from the monitor.
It was a far cry from watching through a screen.
That thrilled me as a fan of Frigia Electric, while leaving a nagging unease in the corner of my heart.
Then, almost unconsciously, I sniffed the air, catching a faint, peculiar scent wafting into my nostrils. Following it led me to what looked like a laundry basket, filled with...
Michelle's clothes.
...Was this the whole beastkin body odor thing?
It was intensely potent.
To the point it was suffocating.
I summoned Undine to clean it up, and the air cleared right away.
Truth be told, it wasn't an unpleasant smell. If anything, it was rather fragrant in its own way.
But sniffing it...
Well, hard to describe.
A ticklish sensation I'd never felt before.
My body felt itchy somehow, but scratching wouldn't fix it.
Anyway.
With the scent faded, I snapped back to reality and headed out to the infirmary.
No one would show up this early anyway, but work was work.
Yet...
There was a silhouette pacing in front of the infirmary at this ungodly hour.
Thinking something major must've happened, I approached—and a familiar face greeted me.
"Ah, Teacher Iris!"
"Cadet Charlotte."
She fidgeted for a moment before stepping closer and holding something out to me.
A sturdy pillar-like object with something soft attached to the end. Utterly bizarre.
Unable to make sense of it, I blinked in confusion, and Charlotte spoke cautiously.
"You seem to like exercise, so I made something that might help..."
"Oh, really?"
"Yes..."
Perfect.
I had no idea what she'd made, but her affection must've hit a threshold.
...Sure, the event that boosted it was a bit iffy, but if I chalked it up to unavoidable circumstances, it felt like a fair trade.
"P-Press the switch on the side to activate it... If it stops working, just let me know and I'll fix it."
"Got it."
I thanked her, and Charlotte—who'd been wriggling her fingers—stared up at me intently.
She looked like she had something to say.
"Is there something else...?"
When I asked gently, she surprised me with her request.
"C-Could you hug me? Just once?"
"Pardon?"
"N-No! I-I'll be going now!"
I watched her bow her head deeply, then gently pulled her into an embrace.
"T-Teacher Iris?"
"It's... not a big deal."
"Okay..."
Charlotte trembled in my arms before melting into the hug.
...My chest probably made it uncomfortable, but she seemed focused on my body heat instead.
Truthfully, her behavior wasn't out of nowhere.
If her affection was high enough for gifts, this felt natural.
A lonely girl who secretly craved this kind of pampering...
She might be an adult by this world's standards, but she still looked like a girl to me.
Anyway.
Delighted at the convenience of magitech, my lips curved into a smile.
After sending off the bashful Charlotte, I entered the infirmary.
Before sitting at my desk, I opened the windows for some ventilation.
Then I settled in and examined the magitech device she'd given me.
I'd never seen anything like it in the game, but its shape felt oddly familiar.
A cylindrical body with something soft at the tip.
...Wait a second.
With a hunch, I pressed the switch.
Bzzzzzzzzz.
The soft part vibrated intensely.
This was... that.
A m-massager, yeah...
Its intended use was that direction, so... sure.
Bzzzzzzzzz!
"...Might actually work."
I sighed and turned it off.
Placing the now-quiet device on the desk made my face heat up inexplicably.
...Was I a bad person for thinking that? Charlotte definitely didn't give it to me for that.
It was just like the massage Michelle gave me yesterday—same principle, different shape.
Staring at it, I picked it up again, positioned the tip at the base of my neck and shoulder, and flicked the switch.
Bzzzzzzzzz!
"Ahh..."
Perfect. A fine, rapid vibration no hand could replicate.
This was a massager... a massager.
I turned it off and sank into a brief wave of self-loathing.
Setting the massager aside, my eyes fell on the book next to it.
The one I'd scribbled my name on initially.
Its cover still exuded luxury.
In the corner was my name... Iris, that is.
...Obviously, since I'd written it, but seeing the name I was called written there for real made me think there was something to this place.
Examining it closely with that in mind, nothing seemed particularly special.
But... why was my gaze drawn to it all of a sudden?
Unconsciously, I flipped through the pages.
The first page had Iris Plumeria's unremarkable profile, just like before.
The change came on the next page.
"What the...?"
✨ Spirit Affinity:Increased (Minor)
👁️ Sensory Expansion:(Minor)
A chill ran down my spine.
Sudden new text was one thing, but its content was downright unsettling.
...The elixir I'd consumed over the weekend.
Its effects were listed there. Specifically, how it had influenced my body.
Panicking at first, I quickly regained my composure.
Was this... a status screen?
It felt a bit too sparse for that, but... yeah, something like it.
"Ha, jeez..."
A little startling, but... having it wasn't a bad thing.
Suddenly inspired, I grabbed the pen nearby.
And scribbled on a blank space.
...No way I'd know my current breast size.
Nothing to lose, so I gave it a shot.
But the world wasn't so forgiving. My diligently written words dissolved and vanished from the page.
Without a trace.
Figured as much.
If it worked, it'd be total cheating.
Just in case, I tried jotting down some unique stats I remembered, but same result.
Sighing as I moved to close the book, I noticed new text below the Spirit Affinity increase and Sensory Expansion.
Was it there before...?
Wondering if it'd worked after all, I looked closer.
Some random line popped up out of nowhere.
"What the fuck."
I slammed the book shut.
A hollow laugh escaped me in disbelief.
After how prudishly and wholesomely I'd been acting, and it slaps me with Lewdness?
...Fake news, probably.
Still fuming, my eyes landed on Charlotte's massager.
No, okay, I had that stray thought for a second, but I wasn't seriously gonna... just curiosity. Curiosity!
Those things pop up in yuri scenes sometimes.
A wave of self-recrimination welled up, making my eyes prickle.
No, really, I had no intention of trying it...
Not that anyone was around to hear my excuses.