Chapter 27
Chapter 27
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 27
Chapter Title: First Date
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SLAM!
Haijumori Saki suddenly shot to her feet and slammed the window shut.
"Aaah~ The night-blooming flowers must be out right now!! It's gotta be their scent, right? It's so distinctive, ah, ahaha! Hahaha!"
Saki made excuses while dripping with cold sweat.
"Oh, that must be it. I've been smelling something kinda weird since earlier. It was faintly familiar somehow..."
Tsumetai Ren tilted her head, unconsciously recalling the faint aroma wafting from his private parts.
Saki clutched her chest tightly and let out a sigh of relief.
"Phew... Anyway, why'd you suddenly go off to study at 1 a.m. yesterday?"
"Huh? Oh, I was just looking up stuff about the male body..."
Especially knowledge about certain parts. Like whether bending an erect dick downward hurt, or if peeing while erect had any bad health effects, and so on.
"Hehe~ Is that what it was? Heeheehee, Ren-chan's so cute~"
Now that she finally understood what had happened, Saki laughed leisurely and readjusted her seating position.
*Squish*..♡
"Ahh..♡"
"...?"
Saki, who kept forgetting she was wearing panties soaked in semen, let out a small moan.
Before Ren could grow suspicious of the sound, she hurriedly threw out another question.
"Ahem! So, what do you think of Yu, Ren-chan? Honestly, giving a guy help even with peeing isn't something you'd do for just anyone."
A question that hit right at the core.
Ren let out a soft sigh, as if she herself wasn't sure.
"I... I plan to grant any requests Yu makes of me, no matter what. Even if they're a bit unreasonable, considering the wrong I did to him, it feels like the natural thing to do."
"...Yeah, that's true."
That was the same mindset Saki had when she'd volunteered to help him out sexually.
"But honestly, I don't get why Yu treats me so well. I know full well that I'm... a girl with a bad personality."
"Eh?"
Her tone dipped a little. Ren's voice continued.
"I pick fights for no reason. I can't express my emotions well. I don't get close to people, but I reject every hand that reaches out to me first... That's the kind of girl I am. So I just don't understand why he'd be so good to someone as immature and childish as me."
Ren's face turned on the verge of tears.
"Why... how can he do that? Even after I treated him so horribly, how could he come save me again? Even if he'd let me suffer that awful ordeal, I wouldn't have had any right to complain, but he still came rushing in despite his own body being wrecked like that—"
"It's gotta be because he likes you that much."
"That's exactly what I don't get, Saki. Yu's been like that since the first time we met. It makes me even more anxious and scared. That it'll grow too big inside me to the point of no return, then suddenly vanish one day."
No matter how warm something is, water rushing in too suddenly is always frightening.
A fondness for the man who had taken over most of her daily life in just a few short weeks. And doubts about herself for feeling that fondness.
Well, it might be frustrating for the people involved, but from third-party Saki's perspective, this was nothing more than a fresh, innocent pure love.
Saki felt jealous of the two, but then a twinge of anxiety hit her—had she wedged herself between them?
'...No kiss happened, so this doesn't count. Yeah, definitely...'
Having rationalized it with her warped sense of romance, Saki offered her own advice.
"If that's the case, how about trying a date?"
"A date?"
"Yeah. Like the mall or a movie theater. You know, the usual stuff during the talking stage. Take it slow, get to know each other's feelings that way. During the date, casually ask Yu what he likes about you. Once you know the specifics, the anxiety should fade."
"Just the two of us... a date..."
Saki nodded.
"Yeah. Pick a nice moment and talk it out calmly."
Encouraged by her friend's sincere advice, Ren nodded as if summoning her courage.
"Yeah...!"
The following Monday. Discharge day had arrived before they knew it.
Saki, did you pull some strings for this too?
Hehehe, that's right. Be grateful!
...Thanks. No matter what happens later, I'll keep you by my side for sure.
?
SakiSaki is typing...
SakiSaki is typing...
SakiSaki is typing...
What was she trying to say, keep typing and deleting over and over?
Anyway, I've got places to be, so chat with Saki later—time to meet Ren first.
Perfect weather, sunny and clear.
I wonder if I can make it to a love hotel by the end of the date today?
Depending on the vibe by evening, I'll subtly steer us toward love hotel alley if possible.
"Kukuku..."
Feels like I'm the villain here.
But this is all for her sake.
To raise the odds of hitting the true ending route before the semester ends, I have to unlock her Service stat. No choice but to make it happen.
And... romance isn't the only thing I need to focus on, so I gotta hurry.
It's not just one person I need to save.
CRUNCH!
Gripping my fist unleashed tremendous power. No doubt about it—this felt at least twice as strong as before the yakuza fight.
With brass knuckles, I could probably smash a concrete wall.
"It's a bit weird, though."
If this were just a modern yagame about sweet sex life with heroines, there'd be no reason for the protagonist to be mutant-level strong. This is too much power.
...Whatever, good is good.
From my position, where I need to exterminate all the NTR bastards, the stronger the better.
Lost in such thoughts as I walked, the crowds grew thicker. Mostly arm-in-arm couples.
"Kyaa~ Oppa~ People are watching~"
"Kekeke! So what!"
The cringey couple chatter echoing around.
Before long, I'd arrived at the date spot: a mall famous as a classic date course.
Where's Ren?
While wandering and fantasizing about excuses to hit a love hotel, a woman who stood out even from afar caught my eye.
Ren, usually so prim and proper, was wearing a cream-colored dress today.
The skirt fluttered lightly.
Her slightly visible collarbone, slender shoulders, and the smooth white legs peeking from beneath the hem.
I snuck up quietly and whispered in her ear.
"Here?"
"Eek!?"
Addressing her from behind made her jolt in surprise and look up at me.
She startled badly at first, then realized it was me and hurriedly averted her gaze.
"Ah, hi... You got here fast?"
"Later than you, Ren. Wait long?"
"No, I just arrived too."
Not honest, huh.
I totally saw her fidgeting with her fingers while waiting.
"Shall we go, then?"
"Yeah..."
Ren followed along hesitantly but obediently.
Then suddenly my arm felt heavier—I glanced back to see her clutching my sleeve to avoid getting swept in the crowd. Kinda like a little white squirrel.
Wanna snap a pic...
As I passed various shops, I stole glances at Ren's expressions. Gotta diligently save them to my mental album.
Her eyes sparkled especially at accessories—proof even she couldn't escape being a girl.
"Sanghyeon-sunbae, hold on!"
But passing a men's clothing store, she suddenly stopped me.
"Um... this, wanna try it on?"
She pointed to a stylish white shirt. The kind that'd look good on anyone.
Never expected Ren to suggest clothes for me first—this really feels like a proper date. Nice.
Now it finally hits me that I've transmigrated into a romcom world.
"Be right back."
I dashed in, changed, and came out. Ren gave a faint smile and nodded.
And... that was it.
"No comments?"
"Huh...? Oh, uh..."
I stared at her expectantly, and her face turned beet red as she looked away and mumbled.
"I-it suits you. Loo... looks... cool..."
"Pardon? Couldn't hear~"
"Urgh...! I'll pay here!"
Ren bolted to the counter and shoved her card at the clerk.
"Card approved~."
"Eh? Why're you paying, Ren?"
Ignoring me, she kept her eyes averted and murmured softly.
"'Cause I always just receive help..."
A gift to repay all the help so far, huh.
I flashed a polite smile at the clerk, took the receipt instead, and followed Ren out.
Even from behind, her ears were bright red.
Too cute.
"Ren~ Wait up."
I hurried after and offered my sleeve. She fidgeted childishly before grabbing it. Our size difference made even that gesture dramatic.
Ren stood still clutching my sleeve, then hesitantly spoke up.
"I-it suits y—"
Mall music and crowd noise drowned it out.
"Sorry, didn't catch that."
I leaned in close, and her face flushed even deeper.
But she didn't hesitate to repeat herself.
"It suits you. Looks cool."
Ugh...
My heart thrilled. Felt even more spine-tingling than when she'd gripped my erect dick while helping me pee.
This was her first time confessing her honest feelings.
She wasn't the type to say stuff like this, yet here she was mustering courage again to voice something embarrassing. My face heated up too.
I scratched my cheek awkwardly and replied.
"It's 'cause you bought it for me. Thanks. I'll wear it well?"
"Ngh... Ahem!!"
Did she just smile?
Embarrassed about grinning unconsciously, Ren cleared her throat pointlessly and tugged my sleeve, leading me somewhere.
This direction... probably toward the crepe shop.
Ren's mood seemed at an all-time high.
For someone naturally cold on the outside, faking that demeanor is always exhausting. Deep down, humans crave warm connections.
Having found that person, heading for tasty food on top must be pure bliss.
But Ren's expression soon stiffened.
"Ah... Ahh..."
"Too bad. Looks like they're closed today."
It was around 3 p.m.
Guess we'll head to a restaurant near love hotel alley first.
"Ren, wanna grab something else tasty?"
The really tasty stuff.