Chapter 38
His head was still rousing from its slumber, but he quickly snapped awake when he thought about what he was going to do from now on.
After an exchange like that, it would be best to assume that the money he had been receiving until now would be stopped. Of course, he did have some money in his savings. An older woman whom he had slept with in the past had given him money as a thank-you for satisfying her.
Ive never really used them, so Ive still got some left to spare. Plus
If push came to shove, he could always just drop out of school and start working.
Well, considering his circumstances, it may be a thorny path, but since the manager of the club and bar told him to tell them if he was in any kind of trouble, he thought it might be a good idea to have them employ him for work.
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Ryuichi-kun
Im hisnumber one
There were two kinds of sleep-talking coming from his sides: one cute and one stupid. On his left was Shizuna, asleep while hugging his arm, and on his right was a dumb-looking Chisa, whose pajamas were rolled up, showing her belly.
Geez, Shizuna is one thing, but youre gonna catch a cold like that.
He slowly removed his arm from the clutches of Shizuna and went to Chisa to straighten her pajamas. There was no sign of the older-sisterly side shed shown him yesterday, the one that put him at ease.
She still seemed to be cold, perhaps because it was morning, so she held the blankets close to her and stayed like that.
Satsukimust be in the living room, huh.
The four of them had slept together in this room, Satsukis bedroom, yesterday. Seeing that she wasnt here, she must already be awake, so he left the bedroom and headed for the living room.
Ah, good morning, Ryuichi-kun.
Morning, Satsuki. Looks like youre the first to be up.
Yes. The three of you were sleeping so soundly, I didnt want to wake you guys up.
Heh, well, one of us was definitely out like a baby.
Satsuki, having inferred who he was referring to, put her hand over her mouth and laughed.
Geez, thats mean of you, Ryuichi-kun. Dont you think her sleeping face is really cute?
Well, sure, Ill give her that. Shesa really nice big sister.
Ryuichi-kun.
Ryuichi sat down on a chair and said this with a laugh. Satsuki, also remembering what had happened yesterday, immediately approached him. She then grasped his hand with both of hers.
I can confidently say that my father and mother love me. So I cant understand or sympathize with all of your suffering. But what I can do is ease that suffering and give you peace of mind as much as I can.
Hey, hey, I know things turned out the way they did yesterday, but I dont have any more grievances about that, yknow? In fact, Id say my heart is feeling pretty bright and clear.
He wasnt lying when he said that. To him, there were traumatic words that had been said to him for so long; words which also lied in the darkest parts of his heart.
You are unwanted.
I wish you were never born.
I dont want to think of you as my son.
Words like thosewords that denied his existence itselfhad planted a permanent wound in his heart. Some might say, Its in the past, dont worry about it anymore, or Youre being a hung-up crybaby by constantly dwelling on it.
But for Ryuichi, those words were a curse that had hurt him as a young boy and had been eating away at him for a long time.
We will affirm him. We want him.
He recalled Chisas words yesterday. He had never known the joy of being needed and wanted by someone like that. He cried with joy for the first time yesterday.
That very moment, his heart, which had been permeated by warmth at the hands of Shizuna, was cleared of its remaining pitch-black darkness by Chisas words and feelings.
Ive been thinking about how important it really is to connect with people. I ended up venting my hatred for that bitch indirectly whenever I slept with women. But these days, Ive had a lot of time to do some thinkingand I realized how connecting with others really saved me.
Ryuichi had regained his memories about this world, and while it did not fundamentally change him, itdidchange the way he thought about it. In the original manga world, Ryuichi had only thought of women as objects until the very end, but one could tell by looking at him that he was different now.
Ryuichi had regained his memories about this world, and while it did not fundamentally change him, it
did
change the way he thought about it. In the original manga world, Ryuichi had only thought of women as objects until the very end, but one could tell by looking at him that he was different now.
But putting that aside, areyouokay after yesterday? I kinda feel like I pushed you too hard even though it was only your second time.
But putting that aside, are
you
okay after yesterday? I kinda feel like I pushed you too hard even though it was only your second time.
Oh Fufu, dont worry about me. But I was really surprised, you know? Even though there were three of us, how did you manage to handle us so well?
Ah~ Well, I guess you could say thats my one redeeming feature?
Fufu, how manly and wonderful.
I dont know if you can call that wonderful, though.Ryuichi gave a wry smile. This was something that surprised even Ryuichi himself, but the lust and sexual desire that his body possessed was truly tremendous.
Of course, that didnt mean he went around fucking like a monkey, but once his switch was turned on, he would aggressively take the initiative, regardless of whether he was handling three girls.
I dont know if you can call that wonderful, though.
Ryuichi gave a wry smile. This was something that surprised even Ryuichi himself, but the lust and sexual desire that his body possessed was truly tremendous.
Of course, that didnt mean he went around fucking like a monkey, but once his switch was turned on, he would aggressively take the initiative, regardless of whether he was handling three girls.
This body is so out of the ordinary in so many ways. Not trying to brag or anything, but I definitely wouldnt be able to imagine anything like this in my previous life.
Ryuichi once again shivered at the high specs of his own body.But man,he thought as he eyed Satsuki from head to toe.
Ryuichi once again shivered at the high specs of his own body.
But man,
he thought as he eyed Satsuki from head to toe.
Ryuichi-kun?
She was dressed in a white knit short-sleeved top and a black skirt below. Her two breasts, which were larger than even Shizunas and Chisas, exuded a tremendous sex appeal even while covered by her clothes.
He could certainly understand why Akira had gone crazy, seeing as he had had such a sexy sister by his side 24/7. He gave a bitter smile at the thought.
You have a really sexy body, Satsuki.
Hnng.
His words were much too direct and lacking delicacy, but she smiled happily nonetheless with a slight blush on her cheeks.
It makes me sick when other men or my brother talk to me like that, but hearing that from you makes me so happy.
If words are all you want, Ill tell em to you as much as you want.
That makes me happy to hear. It truly delights me to be told that by someone whos attracted to not just my body, but my heart as well.
At times like these, Ryuichi always wondered how such nice women like her had gathered around a guy like him. It was a bad habit of his to think like that even though these women had told him themselves that they were attracted to him and wanted to be by his side.
I was really happy when you came to my place yesterday, Ryuichi-kun. You even let me meet Shizuna-chan, and now Ive made a new friend in her.
I see. If thats what you say, Ill make sure to come back sometime. You wont mind if I come over for someprivatebusiness, right?
I see. If thats what you say, Ill make sure to come back sometime. You wont mind if I come over for some
private
business, right?
Of course. Youre more than welcome for that.
She kissed him on the cheek, seemingly relaying her expectations for when that time would arrive.
The group stayed at her house until late afternoon before they split up.
Chisa said she wanted to stick around a little longer before heading home, which Satsuki allowed. Even though they had met through Ryuichi, it seemed both of them had already become good friends.
Bye-bye, you two.
Lets meet again sometime, Chisa-san, Satsuki-san.
For sure. See you guys later.
Please do come back again.
As they exchanged farewells, Ryuichi turned to Chisa.
Seriously, thanks a lot for yesterday.
What are you talking about? As someone who knows you, its only natural that I said what I did.
Ryuichi and Chisa looked at each other for a while, grinned, then high-fived each other. He then left the apartment with Shizuna.
That was a really nice get-together.
I agree. Im happy to have met Satsuki-san, and finding out just how strong Chisa-sans feelings are for you makes mine even stronger, too.
Shizuna hugged his arm as she spoke. Through yesterdays events, Ryuichis outlook on life had strengthened once more, as had his feelings for the girls. Among them, it was Shizuna who melted his heart the most.
Say, Shizuna.
Yes?
Do you wanna go on a trip somewhere faraway for our next holiday?
Absolutely.
Oh, alrighty.
Guh
Suddenly, she looked down. When he asked her what was wrong, she answered with this.
Wellyour smile was just so beautifulthat it made my heart beat a mile a minute.
He hadnt intended for himself to be so conscious of it, but apparently the change in Ryuichis state of mind was clearly and blatantly apparent.
And so, as the two made plans to go out together, Shizunas house came into view.
See you later, Shizuna. Next time, well be going out on that trip together.
Yes. Ill be looking forward to it.
He watched her back as they exchanged these words. As he gazed at her back, he thought about how much hed enjoyed these past few days, and at the same time, he also felt a little sadness at having to part like this.