Chapter 48
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 48
Chapter Title: Strategy Revision (2)
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『Gob's Perspective』
Sera and I, alone together on the bed.
I tightly hugged her soft body, inhaling her scent deeply.
Even through her clothes, I rubbed my face all over her huge breasts.
My whole body was enveloped in warm, plump flesh. Her sweet aroma made my brain feel like it was melting.
Just holding her as she slept peacefully, with nothing else, sent a flood of pleasure chemicals exploding through my mind.
"Hehe... that tickles..."
Sera murmured in her sleep with a smile, gently stroking the back of my head.
Her kindness in petting my head even while asleep.
Yeah, Sera's the best for me. Sera's number one!!
Her face, her figure, her personality—everything's right up my alley.
If Sera started dating another guy, I might really end up hanging myself.
I want her that badly, but this won't cut it.
It's obvious she's trying to push me away.
If I keep pulling, she'll just push back harder. What should I do?
...Maybe provoke some jealousy?
The idea flashed through my mind.
Get close to Kasha and spark some jealousy in Sera?
Sera and I aren't even lovers yet.
It was Sera who first suggested I get along with Kasha.
Morally speaking, no issues at all.
But will this even work...?
If Sera has zero interest in me, won't this just push her further away?
Would sticking to the pure love route more firmly be the right answer?
With those worries, I looked at Sera.
Her pretty face, sleeping soundly.
If she felt nothing for me, she wouldn't show such a defenseless side.
And I just heard her sleep-talking.
Deep down, the Sera from our cabin days is still there.
She must have feelings for me buried in her heart.
We'll end up together somehow, no doubt.
Alright. Let's trust it and go for it.
The next day.
I headed straight back to my room as soon as I woke up.
Decision made—time to see Kasha right away.
I washed up roughly and changed into some casual clothes.
White tee on top, easy-to-remove blue shorts below.
I glanced in the mirror after getting dressed, and my face immediately soured.
'Ugh, what is this.'
Maybe because both pieces were kids' sizes, they looked totally off.
I'm not the cute type anyway. Come to think of it, I'm not even human—I'm a monster.
'Whatever. I'm just going to see Kasha anyway.'
I kept the outfit and headed to Kasha's room.
Her room was on the first floor, right next to the mansion's entrance.
She said it was inconvenient if it was too far from the door, so she cleared out the old lab there and took it over.
...
I arrived in front of Kasha's door.
-Knock knock.
I knocked.
..........
No response. Not inside?
-Knock knock.
Knocked again.
"Who's there this early in the morning!?"
Kasha's voice came from beyond the door.
Her tone was already thick with irritation.
Bad timing. Should I just head back today?
...Nah. This is her default mode anyway; it'd be the same next time.
-Knock knock.
Knocked once more.
"Who is it!?"
Should I answer with a goblin wail?
If I replied to her "who" with a goblin cry, she'd know it was me, but she'd probably charge out and deck me.
-Knock knock.
I knocked again without answering.
"Goddamn it, seriously!"
Thud, thud, thud—heavy footsteps approached.
The door flew open, and Kasha appeared.
"Huh?"
She spotted me and her eyes went wide.
Mine did too.
She was completely naked, not a stitch of underwear.
'Why'd she come out naked?'
Whatever she'd been doing, her toned body was drenched in sweat, glistening.
Her red hair clung to her skin here and there, giving off a lewd vibe.
Pink nipples. Totally unexpected.
Oh crap—I dropped my gaze, and it landed on her crotch.
Her pale pink folds were slick with fluid. I saw something I shouldn't have.
Finally realizing, I squeezed my eyes shut.
"Wh-what? Why are you here?"
Kasha was visibly flustered.
I turned my head away from her.
Sorry, but put some clothes on first. I can take the hit later.
"D-damn it, you stay right there!"
Slam! Kasha shut the door and went back inside.
She slammed it that hard, but the door held up fine. Sturdy stuff.
Combining her appearance just now with that musky female scent—it was crystal clear what she'd been up to.
Definitely caught mid-masturbation.
Bang!
Kasha burst out the door again. White t-shirt and dolphin pants.
The second she stepped out, she grabbed my collar and slammed me against the wall.
Thud! I was lifted off the ground and pinned.
"Guh...!"
I let out a groan.
"Hey, did you see?"
Kasha glared at me with blazing eyes.
No confidence to meet her gaze, so I looked away.
I saw everything. The pink nipples, the soaked folds.
"Damn... I asked who it was, and you don't answer? You wanna die?"
Kasha yelled, shoving her face right up to mine.
Her sharp fangs glinted. One wrong move, and she'd bite my throat out.
-Shake shake.
I shook my head frantically, trembling.
"What the hell are you here for? To get beat? Huh?"
-Shake shake.
With my throat constricted, I desperately clutched my pen and notebook.
[Came to talk.]
I wrote it as briefly as possible—no period—and held it out.
"To talk? Better not be nothing important, or I'll really kill you."
Kasha released my collar, dropping me to the floor.
"Gahk..."
I gasped for the breath I'd been holding.
"So what is it? Spit it out, no stalling."
In the tense atmosphere, I hurriedly scribbled.
[About the friends-with-benefits thing from before—still a chance?]
"Hah, you played hard to get back then, and now?"
A blatant sneer curled on Kasha's lips.
Expected that. Hang in there.
[Thought it over, seems like a decent deal. I want to, what about you?]
"Hm... Me? Not really in the mood."
She twirled a strand of hair falling over her ear.
Unexpected rejection. I figured she'd at least consider it.
[Why the sudden change? What flipped in just a few days?]
"Thought it over, and why would I hook up with a runt like you?"
Kasha leaned in close.
"What do I lack that I'd go for a short, ugly monster like you?"
Her face twisted goblin-like.
Even distorted, she was pretty—but also kinda scary.
Those dainty fangs looked ready to rip into my neck any second.
What was I thinking trying with a girl like this? Was I insane?
I was the idiot for oversimplifying.
Too focused on getting closer to Sera, I ignored the difficulty.
Forget it. No way I can do friends-with-benefits with her. Mess up, and she'll drain me dry.
She might bite my dick off if pissed.
Strategic retreat for now.
[Sorry.]
"Sorry for what? Not knowing your place and stringing me along?"
[Yeah. I was stupid.]
It wasn't about persistence or jealousy provocation.
I should've questioned if this strategy was even feasible from the start. My bad.
"Heh heh. Finally getting it? What opportunity you blew?"
Kasha tilted her chin up and grinned wide.
She thrust her chest out, emphasizing her breasts' volume.
No compression bandage today, just the white tee—made them stand out way more than usual.
"Hmm~ What to do? Should I reconsider? Huh?"
Teasing me like bait on a hook.
No falling for the obvious trap.
[Nah, it's fine. I'd feel too bad imposing on you.]
"Heh heh. True, but if you want, I could graciously oblige?"
Kasha twirled her fiery red hair around her finger.
The gesture oozed confidence. She thought she had me.
[Really fine. I'll head out.]
I turned away without lingering.
"...Huh? Hey, where you going."
A panicked voice from behind, but I ignored it and kept walking.
"Hey, where are you going!"
Loud enough to echo down the hall, but still ignored.
Ignore long enough, she won't follow. Or so I thought.
But footsteps chased after.
Her longer strides and faster pace caught up quick.
"Hey."
Snap. My wrist was grabbed.
Ah, crap, more hassle. Shouldn't have come.
No choice—I turned around.
Expected a demon-faced glare.
But that assumption shattered.
Tears welled in Kasha's eyes.
Like a sensitive teen girl, shy droplets.
"You jerk... Can't even listen to something you don't wanna hear for a second?"
Her voice mixed with sobs, trembling faintly as if holding back.
"I've been waiting for you... all these days."
Eyes downcast, she whined.
Unlike her usual brash self, she looked pure, like a drama scene.
First time since meeting her—my heart stirred.
"Come to my room first... let's talk."
She said that softly, taking my hand and leading me.
Glancing at me warily, scared I'd pull away.
Her grip was loose. Like she'd let go if I really wanted to leave.
Obviously, one shake and I'd be free.
Yet somehow, this felt harder to escape than when she grabbed my collar.
In the end, I followed Kasha.
Cherry scent wafted from her flowing hair.