Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: The Sleepless City and the Bunny Girls Crossing Paths (Part 1)
After parting ways with us in Migul, Shizuka teamed up with Toratsuna, Lini, and Samaim to explore the dungeon's lower levels. But she apparently got bored in no time. Samaim never voiced complaints, though she clearly hated it. Then she heard that Takemura's group was escorting the Mateo Trading Company caravan and decided to tag along under the pretense of seeing them off, which brought her to this city. Running into her here was pure coincidence. Flashy moves could draw attacks from other transferees. I wished she'd stick with Linzi's crew instead. And what was her plan for heading back? Her breezy smile made it easy to imagine she hadn't thought that far, stirring unease in my gut.
"Ah, Chairman-chan said you and Mash's group can use this room and the one next door freely while you're in town."
Shizuka flashed a grin like she'd pulled off some grand feat. Chairman ran the pleasure district here. She'd called in a favor from her old work contacts, no doubt.
"Stay in this room? That guy's not the type to lend it for free."
The room was spacious, the bed big enough for six, but the pink lighting and overpowering sweet scent of fresh flowers were intense. Downstairs, the tavern brimmed with men there to buy women.
"Yeah. He said to come to his mansion tomorrow or whenever—there's a job."
"Damn..."
Back to Chairman's mansion. The man himself was one thing, but his entourage terrified me. Dumping all blame on Shizuka and ditching felt riskier. That could turn the city unsafe.
I let out a heavy sigh.
"Where'd Shirasu and Toratsuna go?"
"I invited Shirasu-chan, but he stayed in Migul..."
Shizuka mirrored my sigh with a small one. Shirasu had always been a bundle of curiosity, fidgety and restless as I remembered. His special skill kept him looking seven. But six years in this world... Time with Yuuki must have changed him. The thought darkened my mood.
I shifted my gaze to Samaim. Sold into slavery, she'd spent time with Yuuki's bunch too, yet her core seemed intact. Still, she'd never fully recover. I hoped one day she'd chase her own path on her own strength.
Lost in those thoughts, Fam wedged herself between Samaim and me. Her brows arched slightly.
"Hold up. You weren't eyeing her like that yet, right?"
"Yet?"
She edged closer. Her bunny ears drooped flat.
No usual intimidation in her bunny girl getup, but I couldn't risk angering her.
"No, bad phrasing!" I turned to Shizuka. "Enough about Shirasu. Where's Toratsuna?"
She beamed, jabbing her index finger skyward.
"Tora-kun's probably off with a girl he likes."
"Hey! That's your boyfriend! How'd it end up like that?!"
"Because experience with all sorts makes you better in bed, right?"
Her casual reply left me speechless. Toratsuna wasn't the type. Guys could be closet pervs with hidden urges aplenty. But acting on them after she suggested it? Different story.
I glanced at Mizuki instinctively.
"What?"
Mizuki squirmed. Her curves accentuated, stirring desire.
"If I told you to practice sex with other guys, would you?"
"As if!"
I averted from Mizuki's shout, back to Shizuka.
"See? That's normal."
I skipped mentioning I'd jump at the chance—too messy.
"Maybe now, but onahole Mizuki-chan won't stay satisfied with just Mash's dick forever!"
Shizuka smirked, pressing against me, rubbing close. The slick swimsuit skin grazed my hand's back, her belly's firmness radiating through.
"Knock it off! I said Mash's is enough, so it is!"
Mizuki flushed crimson, yelling again. Better not push her further. Back to topic.
"So, Shizuka, why dress everyone as bunny girls?"
She lit up like she'd waited for it.
"There's a deep reason."
"What's that?"
Irked by her buildup, I prodded.
"Tonight, I wanna teach Mash how to make girls feel good in bed!"
Shizuka clung to my arm. Twin peaks squished against it, soft and yielding.
"Huh?"
"So pick your favorite from these. I'll coach during sex with her, then practice on me or the others!"
"..."
Staring blankly at breezy Shizuka, I watched Fam grab Samaim's hand, hop off the bed, and stand.
"Master, if that's it, Samaim's not involved. We'll head next door."
"Y-yeah..."
Her glare pierced Shizuka with killing intent. Glad it wasn't aimed at me. Then Mami rose, toddling over.
"What, you too with Fam?"
She nodded, rubbing her eyes.
"...Kinda sleepy. Next time with Mash."
She hugged my neck, lips parted invitingly.
"Got it. Suits you."
"...Mm. If no one's around, I'll wear it again."
After our kiss, she joined Fam. I eyed Lini.
"Lini, you should sleep too."
But she was already snoring away. Nefy scooped her up effortlessly. Strangers or not, it felt natural. Odd sight. Nefy smiled her usual smile at me, unbothered.
"I'll go too. First time, just us."
She breezed past with a cheek kiss. Heat bloomed there.
As Fam's group left, Doris entered.
She wore the bunny girl outfit too.
"Welcome~!"
Shizuka's cheer made her nod stiffly, shoulders tense.
"Doris, you get what kinda situation this room's in?"
She blushed, swallowed, nodded small. It embarrassed me too.
"Mash?"
Eyes downcast, hers met mine. My chest tightened.
"D-Doris..."
"Yes?"
"Heard you're caravan-guarding to Richelle. You and Fang can't stop in Nielen. I okayed it, but the town won't. Plans?"
"We won't enter. We'll camp nearby till the caravan leaves."
"Right. Our trip's stalled. Need intel. Wanna hear about Isaac again. Gotta reclaim Akizuki Uta's mirror. Counting on his info. Takemura said he's partnered with transferee pirate Barbaros. So..."
A poke to my head. Shizuka pouted behind.
"Not the time!"
I scratched my head. Doris covered her mouth, giggling softly. She'd sensed my nerves, easing her too.
"Doris, didn't you say no romantic feelings for me?"
"Doesn't mean we can't have sex."
Shizuka jumped in to stir. I gripped her mouth, squeezing.
"Eeek! Mercy! Give give!"
She slapped my arm. I released, eyed Doris.
"I got confessed to..."
Doris murmured, head low.
"Huh? Who? Someone we know?"
Mizuki reacted first. She and Maira leaned in, ears perked. Doris flushed deeper, chin dipping.
"Biers-san..."
Instantly, Mizuki, Maira, Shizuka slapped their foreheads with an "oh no." I swallowed hard alone. Same age as Maira or younger. Bunny getup now, but tanuki-faced, more cute and charming than beauty. Short hair underscored it. Biers? Forties maybe. But that bald head. Tough comeback. Age gaps casual here? Shizuka eyed my face with a grin.
"What? Spit it out."
"Mash or Biers. Both old guys. Hell's choice."
"Shut up!"
I pinched her forehead hard.
"So?"
Back to Doris.
"Biers-san said he'd love only me, devotedly."
"Uh, he's probably whoring it up on Longhorn Street right now."
Shizuka chimed. I squeezed her forehead firmer.
"But think—Mash saved me. Hero who saved Nielen and Migul. He vowed to cherish me forever!"
Mizuki and Maira shot me stern looks. I'd said "one naughty romp and no sharing." But admitting that? Scorn incoming. Silence.
"So?"
Maira prodded for me. Crisp tone, but Doris blushed, squirming, cheeks pinched.
"Come to think, I even let Mash see me pee."
Ice-cold stares from Mizuki and Maira stabbed again. Time for her punchline. I was floundering.
"I still want Mash. Even if we can't adventure together."
"Doris..."
Honestly, beating Biers in comparison brought no joy. Not a bad guy. Guilt crept in. Even if he'd ditched a devoted confession for night-prowling.
Beside me, Mizuki and Maira traded bitter grimaces.
"No clue why you'd pick Mash from that talk. Take more time?"
"Confessing to Mash amid this harem makes no sense."
I wanted to retort their whispers but agreed, so stayed mum. Shizuka shoved her face in.
"Finally, issues settled. Time for tonight's main event!"
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