Chapter 62
Chapter 62
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 62
Chapter Title: You're Bigger Than Her
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'Link...?'
What the hell is this?
This isn't some RPG world, so it's not an active skill. Maybe it's a passive ability that triggers in special situations? Like the protagonist's growth potential or his monstrous recovery power?
Eh, whatever. For now, let's just enjoy my first kiss with Ren.
*Mwah*♡
"I love you... I love you..."
*Mwah*...♡
I never imagined Ren would take the initiative and shower me with kisses like this.
It must be her gratitude and affection exploding now that Tori's back safe and sound.
"A-hem! Um, students? This is an animal hospital, you know~ Do you realize that?"
The nurse sister narrowed her eyes and shot us a glare.
She's stuck here working overtime until 9:30 PM, and then some academy couple shows up out of nowhere to make out. I'd be annoyed too. Lucky for us, Sae-ko sis is fond of me...
"...! S-Sorry! Our bad!"
Ren finally snapped out of it.
Normally, she'd bolt out the door from sheer embarrassment, but with Tori here, she stuck close to me despite the shame, crouching down to pet him again.
"Um, Nurse? Does Tori have to be discharged right away?"
Ren's thrilled, sure, but now she's worried about logistics. The dorm forbids pets. She'd need to rent a one-room or send him back to her family home in Shizuoka Prefecture—either way, it'd take a solid two or three days.
No matter how happy the reunion, demanding immediate discharge was unrealistic.
"You must be this little guy's former owner... What happened?"
She's asking cautiously in case Ren abandoned him, which would complicate discharge. Ren explained honestly: during the move, the door was left open, Tori slipped out, and that was that.
"Oh dear... That happens more often than you'd think. Alright, we can keep him here longer. But there'll be extra boarding fees."
"Of course! Thank you so much for taking care of our Tori."
Ren bowed at a perfect ninety degrees, polite as ever.
"No trouble at all. It's our job. Once your schedule's set, come back in."
Ren gave Tori one last big hug.
"Tori, no running off this time, okay? Promise your big sis?"
Smart dog like him probably got the gist just from her tone.
After her final reminders, Ren left the hospital with us.
"Sanghyeon... what exactly are you?"
Not sarcasm—just genuine curiosity about who I really am.
"Me? Ren's boyfriend."
I meant it as a joke, but Ren was so smitten she just pulled my arm into her chest and nuzzled me like crazy.
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.
.
*Beep!*
Walking into a love hotel room with two girls.
How insanely lucky am I?
"Ex-Excuse me..."
Saki, tense as hell, greeted the empty room. The lavender scent of Ren now mixed with Saki's fresh aroma, creating an electric vibe.
Saki shuffled in awkwardly, standing blankly by the bed not sure what to do. Soon Ren approached and said something to her.
"Saki, why don't you go shower first?"
"Huh!? D-Do I smell bad?"
Saki yanked at her clothes, sniffing frantically.
Ren blushed faintly and whispered in her ear.
*Whisper whisper*
"No, it's not that... Yuu told me earlier. Apparently, it's polite for the girl to shower first in places like this."
"Really!?"
Saki glanced at Ren and me, then scurried to the bathroom. Especially when her eyes met mine, she flushed shyly—clearly planning a thorough scrub.
"I'll go wash up!"
Polite for girls to shower first? What a load. Ren believes anything I say—like I'd convince her red beans make bean paste—so she bought it hook, line, and sinker. Fine by me; her going first is convenient, and once we're closer, I can sneak in mid-shower for some fun. No need to correct the misunderstanding.
*Splashhh-*
"Ahem."
Soon the sound of Saki's shower echoed from the bathroom. Ren and I sat awkwardly on the bed's edge, exchanging a fake cough. Sitting on the same bed as my girlfriend while listening to another girl shower—what kind of bizarre play is this?
Even Ren, now fully in love, averted her gaze slyly.
About ten minutes of pointless neck-rubbing later, Saki emerged.
Steam billowed from the open bathroom door, thick with her body scent.
"Ahh, it's hot..."
Guess it's true—girls shower with warm water even in summer. At least Saki's straightforward; short shower time's a blessing.
"Want me to turn on the AC?"
"Ah, yeah. Th-Thanks for thinking of me, Yuu... Heh."
She glanced away from me with a bashful grin.
I cranked the AC, and Saki sat beside Ren and me.
And so, girlfriend, boyfriend, and her best friend ended up on one bed under love hotel lights. Honestly, I half-expected a threesome on entry, but sitting here like this? Super awkward.
The room was comfortably temperate, yet somehow sweltering. No sweat, but everything felt sticky. That soft purple lighting playing on Saki's freshly washed pale skin was insanely erotic.
I couldn't help sniffing the air.
The scent of a girl right out of the shower... perfection.
I hate damp humidity, but this subtle, moist aroma from her skin? Irresistible.
"Sanghyeon, you're a bit too close to Saki's face, don't you think?"
Ren grabbed my hand gently from behind with a smile, but it didn't feel entirely genuine.
She's gotten a bit more possessive lately?
"Eek! Sorry!"
Saki hadn't done anything wrong; I felt bad making her apologize.
As I scratched my head sheepishly, Ren started the conversation.
"Saki, what I mentioned earlier... it wasn't just emotional impulse. I've thought it through. The three of us... dating together."
Ren spoke carefully. Yeah, better rip the band-aid off quick. Saki clutched her hands to her chest, heart pounding visibly.
"C-Could that actually work in reality? Won't it just end up hurting everyone? I hear lots of fukuren couples crash and burn..."
"The lady at the desk said it herself. She and her partners are happily married as a trio. No reason we can't too."
I got both sides—Saki's anxiety, Ren's confidence. Saki fidgeted, then looked to me.
I met her eyes with a soft smile, giving her space.
Her trembling gaze steadied, turning resolute.
Probably tested herself staring at me: could she really bury her feelings and go back to pure friendship?
And realized it's impossible... so might as well dive in for real.
"Ren, I... this is super cheeky, totally shameless, but... I want to date Yuu too. Officially: I want fukuren!"
Saki leaned over my shoulder to shout at Ren.
Ren nodded with a smile, like she'd finally made up her mind.
"Heh... Should've been that bold from the start."
Ren's voice stayed warm and friendly. Saki grinned through teary eyes, wiping them casually before asking,
"You said to picture the future—what exactly?"
"For example, weekends we eat out together, go on trips... When something's tough, we talk it out as three. No hiding jealousy or hurt. Of course, I'll feel jealous too if Sanghyeon gives you more love. But if we communicate even that, I think it can work."
Saki fiddled with the bedsheet, mumbling,
"Sounds great. But... I'll definitely get compared. You're saying that 'cause you're so kind, Ren. You and me... Yuu will feel the difference. A tomboy like me with low femininity versus a pretty girl like you? No contest. And... m-my boobs are even smaller than yours..."
Ren started to protest the front half—"No way!"—but went quiet at the chest mention after sneaking a peek at both. Denying it... was tough. The difference was obvious.
Let this drag on, and Saki'd spiral into insecurity.
"Hey, everyone has their charms. Boob size isn't everything. And you saw Harumi back then."
"Uh... y-yeah? The blonde twintail?"
I grinned, stroking Saki's head.
"Yeah. You're bigger than her."
!
Saki's jaw dropped, fists clenched in triumph.
"I... I win!"