Chapter 142: Violate Himekoji ♂

Three women can make quite a spectacle, so driving one away is always a relief!

Hmm, but then…

There were four of them now.

Eriri, Yukinoshita, Yuigahama, and… the just arrived Kasumigaoka Utaha.

So, in typical harem novels, wouldn’t Himekoji Akito right about now be basking in bliss, literally embraced by beauties?

After all, taking any single one of these four girls as a girlfriend wouldn’t be a loss; as friends with benefits… oh dear, that’d be pure profit.

Oh right, dear children, please don’t ever entertain the latter idea, okay? Friends with benefits? Absolutely not! Stick to properly courting girls.

Because… this is a book that guides people towards the good.

Probably…

…

“Huh? Ji-Ji-kun is here too?”

Literally the very next second after hanging up the phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha appeared before Himekoji and Eriri as if teleported.

So, did she Flash here?

“Not teleportation. I’ve just been standing here awhile; you two didn’t notice.”

Seeing Himekoji’s jaw drop in disbelief, Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled faintly, seeming to guess exactly what he was thinking.

Was it an illusion?

The girl’s voice sounded utterly normal, utterly usual. Yet, listening closely, it seemed she was desperately trying to repress… something.

Hmm. Yep, definitely an illusion.

Himekoji shook his head, telling himself he was probably just being paranoid.

…

The question of how and when Kasumigaoka and Eriri started hanging out was still up for debate.

For the moment, Himekoji’s primary concern was figuring out the proper escape route.

“You all have plans coming up, right? Well then, I’ll take my leave,” Himekoji stated bluntly, turning to bolt the moment the words left his mouth.

“No!”

“Hold it!”

For once, the two women were synchronized. Both reached out and grabbed him.

Not only that, but the chestier one on the right slyly pressed half her body against his.

No, not slyly!

This was broad daylight, brazenly taking advantage of him! Sexual ♂ harassment! Utterly outrageous!

Hey! I’m warning you—no funny business! Okay in private, maybe, but this is completely public!

Yukinoshita and Yuigahama, who had just reluctantly left the pet shop after browsing forever, instantly cast subtle glances this way.

“Y-You! What are you doing?!”

Shockingly, the first one to lash out wasn’t Himekoji himself, but Eriri Sawamura Spencer, who only a second ago had been in the same camp as Kasumigaoka, determined not to let him flee.

Thus proving that all alliances between women are fragile and temporary.

“I… stumbled.”

Kasumigaoka’s answer caught Himekoji off guard.

This bold, sharp-tongued, scheming girl… actually backed down this time?

That didn’t make sense!

Himekoji instinctively glanced sideways at her. What he saw—

Kasumigaoka Utaha, seeming slightly uncomfortable, brushed aside a loose strand of hair by her ear. Her step backward to gain distance was subtly stiff. The faintest, faintest, yet unmistakable pink tint dusted her cheeks.

Eh?

She didn’t seem to be lying…

Could she really have stumbled?

[Ding!]

[Please choose!]

Hearing the system’s alert, Himekoji nearly jumped out of his skin.

Holy crap, seriously?! There are four girls right here! Triggering a choice at this hypersensitive moment? Is this heading for a bloody battlefield?

But a second later, he realized this choice trigger… wasn’t aimed at him.

The appearance of the words “Master System Visible” said it all.

So, Himekoji breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Kasumigaoka instead.

She seemed to feel his gaze, met his eyes for a fleeting moment… then blushed, her beautiful eyes darting away as if startled.

[Please choose!]

[A: Endure! Persist! Remain in this state. Steadfastly watch the entire movie with Eriri without her noticing a thing.]

[B: Violate ♂ Himekoji Akito.]

[Failure Penalty: Be violated ♂ by Himekoji Akito.]

Thump!

Himekoji was so terrified his legs gave out, and he plopped down unceremoniously onto the bench behind him.

Sweet mother—forget sighing in relief!

This was a hundred times scarier than if he had triggered the damn choice!

Choosing A or choosing B—the fateful decision wasn’t even in his hands…

Wait! Hold on!

Didn’t Kasumigaoka’s “Special Trial: Perverse Choice System™” expire a while back?

Damnit! How could there be a sequel?!

Utterly baffled, Himekoji’s mind was a whirlpool of confusion.

He didn’t have time to dwell on it, though. Right now, he just desperately needed to navigate this sudden, nightmarish choice prompt before him.

“A! A! A! Choose A!”

He mouthed the words frantically at Kasumigaoka.

Sure, he wasn’t entirely clear what exactly needed “enduring” in Choice A… he just had a vague inkling.

But no matter what, it had to be leagues better than Option B! Right?!

Beg me.

Kasumigaoka mouthed back, her eyes sharp.

Beg… beg her?!

Huh? I should beg you? Dream on!

I, Himekoji Akito, do not bow to anyone! Unless that person bows… no, kneels first!

Please…

He thought of himself as righteous steel, forged iron, unwavering resolve… but that was just thought.

In reality, Himekoji immediately kneeled down.

After all, a real man must be flexible! Rigid? Soft? Tall? Short? Adapt!

Not sincere enough.

The choice timer was ticking down, and Kasumigaoka’s petite head was likely beginning its familiar throbbing ache. But the girl seemed to pay it no mind. Massaging her temples gingerly with a pale, delicate hand, enduring the explosive feeling of pressure, Kasumigaoka Utaha watched Himekoji calmly.

She was smiling! Shamelessly, brazenly smiling?!

Pl-Please, I beg you! Utaha-senpiiiii~ Big Sister! Pretty lady Senpai…

Himekoji clasped his hands together dramatically, feigning utter sincerity.

Inside, however, he cursed her up and down in pure frustration.

This… was the ultimate humiliation!

“You two! You two… just how long are you planning to keep making eyes at each other right in front of me?!”

Suddenly, a flash of fluffed-up, golden Twin Tails erupted into his field of vision. Hands firmly planted on hips, legs apart, Eriri positioned herself angrily between Himekoji and Kasumigaoka, blocking their silent exchange.

“Making eyes”? Seriously? Is your brain filled with nothing but lovey-dovey romance novels?!

I’m doing serious work here!

Negotiating!

…

[You have chosen A!]

[Congratulations! Choice is successful. Good Luck!]

Finally, thankfully, Kasumigaoka Utaha made her selection.

Hmm, the choice Himekoji had begged for…

The next instant, Kasumigaoka abruptly shouldered past the inconvenient obstacle, Eriri.

The girl strolled forward. Smoothing her hair back with a graceful flick, she bent down slightly. Those dangerously alluring lips approached his ear. Her breath carried the faint scent of orchids as she whispered,

“Well then… how about… we just let that failure happen instead~?”

Let—let “it fail”?!

Wait… What was the failure penalty again?!

Himekoji frantically scrolled his mental menu back. He cast one look—just ONE!

Sweet Lord Almighty!

He leapt up like his seat was electrified!

Holy SHIIIIIIIT!

Kasumigaoka Utaha! YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT FAIL THIS ONE!

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