The Protagonist's Taste is a Bit Dangerous
"By the way, what's your name?"
Yujin suddenly asked as he was getting dressed.
"I've just been calling you 'Slime' this whole time, but it feels kinda weird to keep doing that forever."
What, now that I've turned into a girl matching your tastes, you're suddenly super interested?
Yujin clamped his mouth shut. Honestly, he hadn't thought much of it. But hearing the slime say that, it did seem like there might be something to it. Even now, the image of that white blouse and black stockings from earlier lingered vividly in his mind.
"Hmm, maybe you're right. Honestly, your humanoid form is really pretty."
Cough! Kek! Kek!
The slime in his soul made weird choking noises. Then, in a slightly exasperated tone—but with a faint undercurrent of affection—it spoke up.
You know... you really should fix that habit of blurting out your thoughts without a filter.
"Did I do that?"
Yeah! That's why you keep getting the wrong idea about everything!
Yujin just tilted his head, his face saying he had no clue what misunderstandings she meant.
The slime let out a deep sigh.
Sigh, whatever. What's the point of telling you anything.
If you knew, we wouldn't even be in this mess to begin with.
Should I tell him I beat the crap out of Cheolsu while he was unconscious?
After a moment's hesitation, the slime shook her head—no, in her slime form, she just wobbled dismissively.
It wasn't worry about hurting his feelings. With this guy's personality, if he realized his mistake, he'd probably apologize and try to make it up somehow.
'That'd just end up bad for that Cheolsu punk.'
How many times had she already shoved a dark, beautiful, massive dick up his ass like that? The slime didn't particularly like humans except for Yujin. No, to be cold about it, she didn't care what happened to that guy. But Yujin seemed to want to be friends with him.
She couldn't let their relationship get any worse. Both Yujin and Cheolsu needed time right now.
Anyway, about my name? I don't really have one.
"Why not?"
No one to give me one, and no need for it.
She was a top-tier slime, specialized in taking over bodies and brainwashing hosts. The idea of getting close to someone like that was unimaginable. Even demons with some intelligence were the same. The slime had never formed bonds with anyone before.
"That seems inconvenient. You should at least have a name."
......I don't mind either way. I'm not planning to talk to anyone but you.
"I want one for you."
Yujin meant it sincerely. He'd thought they'd part ways eventually. But now it felt like the slime saw him as a friend in her own way, and he had a hunch they'd be together for a long time. He couldn't just go on without knowing his precious friend's name.
......Fine, then you name me.
"Me?"
Yeah, I can't name myself.
The slime asked with a subtle hint of expectation. There was some calculation behind it, too. Humans get more attached to things they name themselves. Like pets—they always pick names for those.
'Not that I'm a pet.'
Still, the act of naming made it feel special. That alone could carve out a big place in his heart. And no one else would call her name anyway.
She wanted a name that Yujin would like.
"A name, huh..."
Oblivious to her intentions, Yujin pondered seriously.
Ahem! Ahem! Well, whatever you pick is fine since you're naming me...
"How about Paimon?"
Absolutely not.
The slime shot it down flat. If she had a face, it'd be dead serious right now.
"You said anything was fine a second ago!"
That's the exception.
"Why? It's a name reserved for the ultimate partner!"
Copyright aside, I just have a bad feeling about it—like I'd end up as comic relief or emergency rations. Gotta avoid that one.
Her instincts screamed urgently. The moment that name stuck, she'd go from heroine to a mascot spouting "Ehe~ incoming!" on loop.
"Man, naming is harder than I thought."
Keep it simple. Something easy to remember, elegant, modern, with personality.
"Is that even simple?"
Yujin groaned in thought, then lit up like he'd had an epiphany.
"How about Lime?"
......Lime?
"Lime for a slime! Ugh, Lime slays."
The slime sighed inwardly. Wow, talk about zero effort. Hard to believe this was the result of all that pondering.
That's your best shot? You sure?
"Ah....... Not good?"
Yujin asked, looking a bit downcast. He must've really liked his own idea.
Tch, that face made her heart waver.
Well, it's not bad.
"Right?!"
Honestly, it wasn't a terrible name. He'd always called her "Slime," so "Lime" felt natural on the tongue. It even had a nice "us" vibe between them. Maybe even good.
Hmm, alright then. From now on, I'm Lime.
"Yeah! Nice to meet you properly, Lime."
Huuuuh~
Her chest tickled strangely. She'd thought names were useless, but having someone call yours felt like this. Or maybe because it was Yujin.
......Say it again.
'Huh? Why?'
Ugh, this oblivious idiot! Did she have to spell out everything?!
...... !......... !...
......
I'm not used to having a name. Gotta hear it a lot to get accustomed.
"Oh, got it. How's this, Lime? Like the name?"
...One more time.
"Lime, I'm always grateful to you."
.......One more.
"Lime, meeting you was real luck."
"I'm so glad you're with me, Lime."
......O-okay, that's enough.
Her head felt hot. This was dangerous. Just a name, and these feelings? No idea why.
'Of all people, why this guy.'
Lime was glad she was inside him. She'd probably have a pathetic look on her face right now. Couldn't show that— she'd die of embarrassment.
Ahem! Ahem! Anyway, that's settled. Looking forward to it.
"Yeah! Let's keep making friends together."
"Lime?"
I dunno! Don't talk to me!
Yujin was baffled by Lime's sudden sulk. Talk about landing in the worst possible mess.
****
Yujin's homeroom teacher had been in a great mood lately. Kim Taejin had given an unexpectedly glowing review of Yujin!
"Pretty capable kid. Worth teaching."
For Kim Taejin to say that! Her instincts had been spot on. Yujin was hiding a warm heart—he just couldn't show it because of the Heukcheon background.
Hehe, maybe I really can pull Yujin out of Heukcheon's clutches.
Key point: Kim Taejin was taking a big interest in him. That hero would be a great counter to Heukcheon. Saving a student from a dark path—what teacher wouldn't love that?
Hehe, time to shut down that school nurse's smugness.
Whistling happily toward the nurse's office, she spotted students through a slightly open door. No big deal—except they were half-naked.
Illicit... intergender relationssss!
Her face flushed beet red as she ducked for cover. Felt right, even if Yujin wouldn't know.
Gulp. She swallowed dryly.
Who could it be? Daytime nurse's office hookups—jealous... no, outrageous kids! As a teacher, she had to say something...!
Wha—Kim Yujin?!
Peeking out, she was shocked. A girl was nestled in Yujin's arms, wearing a half-unbuttoned white blouse. No skirt in sight. Black stockings revealed panty lines and her leg curves perfectly.
'Th-that height difference is insane!'
That was her first thought. No judgment on tastes, but that gap was criminal.
'Yujin likes petite girls, huh.'
Unexpected. Kinda unique. She herself got told she looked too childish to be seen as a woman.
Then it hit her.
'N-no way, was that why Yujin was only sweet to me?!'
It all clicked. Even Kim Taejin was in girl form now. If he'd been meek around her because she matched his type? Ignoring the nurse he knew and prioritizing her request for that reason?
Her ears burned crimson.
'N-no way! He's a student, I'm a teacher! Looking at me like that—it's a crime!'
She'd underestimated Heukcheon's heir. A teacher, seen sexually? Grateful, but absolutely not.
Then Yujin stood up.
"Hic!"
She hiccuped involuntarily and backpedaled. Afraid of getting caught, she bolted. Face tomato-red.
'N-no matter how lewdly you look at me! I won't give up on your education!'
With fresh layers of misunderstanding and delusion piled on, the homeroom teacher reaffirmed her educator's resolve.