I Reincarnated as Just a Mob in an Eroge World, but the Heroines Are Swarming Me - Episode 39
Episode 39
“Still awake?”
“…..Just had some things on my mind.”
“…..I see. About what? I’m here if you’d like to talk?”
“…..Nothing important. Don’t worry about it.”
Yes, really. It’s absolutely not something she can tell anyone, so let’s not dig into that.
Seraph didn’t seem particularly concerned and simply slipped under my futon. Now she was right in front of me in her sleepwear… it was hard not to feel a bit nervous.
Her pajamas were simple in design. But with her pristine, angelic look, even something basic looked like a luxury item. Her soft curves peeked from her shoulders, and the slender line of her neck shimmered beautifully in the moonlight. The frills on the cuffs and hem floated and swayed delicately with her movements. And from the gaps in her pajamas, her skin… was dangerously exposed.
The silk fabric clung closely to her skin, making her figure stand out. The slight opening at her chest revealed her collarbones and a glimpse of her cleavage. It drew my gaze against my will.
“…Takigawa-san?”
Seraph looked into my face and smiled softly. Her eyes seemed to hit me right in the heart.
…Too close. Her face was right there. Her soft, gently fragrant hair draped over her shoulder and tickled my nose.
“S-Seraph… what’s going on?”
“Well, just… I felt like talking for a bit. Is that okay?”
Seraph placed her head on my shoulder with a hint of affection and clung to my arm. I felt a jolt but did my best to keep my cool.
I’m just a side character. She’s an actual main character from the game.
Don’t set up any flags here… But… her chest is right there… Maybe I could just stop being a side character and let this scene lead to something?
“…I don’t mind. What’s on your mind?”
Although my thoughts were racing, I kept my voice calm and cool.
“A lot of things. So much has happened over the past few days, and I just wanted a chance to chat.”
“True… we haven’t had much time for that.”
A whirlwind of events had been unfolding, keeping us busy at every turn. This was the first time we had a moment to just relax.
Seraph gave a warm smile and then asked,
“By the way, Takigawa-san. Do you have anyone special in your life right now?”
“No, not really.”
“Oh, that’s good.”
Good in what way, exactly? That’s the part that really makes me curious.
Holding back from using my past life’s age to “out-mature” her, I returned a wry smile.
“What about you, Seraph?”
Of course, I already knew the answer. All the main characters were virgins and had never had boyfriends. But somehow, they all seemed to be masters at handling men—mysteriously adept. After all, it’s an eroge.
“No, I don’t. I’ve always been focused on doing my best as a senior angel.”
“Right, your family is kind of well-known, isn’t it?”
“…Yes. I still haven’t told them that I’ve created a Union, though.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes… They’d probably immediately tell me to bring you over… My family can be strict, and I don’t think it would end up being a good thing for you… Although, I’m sure it’ll be discovered soon enough. Have you told your family about becoming a Soul Binder?”
…Seraph’s family is quite prominent, so they probably wouldn’t think too highly of a sudden Soul Binder like me.
“No… now that you mention it, I haven’t told them anything. My family is fairly hands-off, so I doubt they’d react much, anyway.”
“I see… Becoming a Soul Binder so suddenly… and our Union isn’t exactly well-known… Are you really okay with that? Are you satisfied with this Union? …Is there anything you don’t like about it?”
Seraph looked at me, clearly worried.
…Well, most people who aim to become Soul Binder enroll in the academy with dreams of joining a famous Union.
Of course, Seraph would be concerned about that. I could say something encouraging. But raising her affection level any higher isn’t a good idea.
“I mean, yeah, there was a Union I admired.”
“…I thought so. I’m really sorry that we ended up pulling you into this.”
…That’s entirely my own doing, so please don’t apologize. The Union I admired, honestly, was mostly due to my ulterior motives for the Michael Union. With how serious she looks, I’m starting to feel guilty.
Feeling a bit of a sting, I shook my head.
“No, it’s not that. I mean, part of that was my own issue. And honestly, I’m really enjoying working with you two; it’s fun and free. So, no complaints here.”
With that phrasing, it shouldn’t cause any excessive increase in Seraph’s affection level.
At my response, Seraph let out a relieved sigh.
“…If that’s how you feel, then I’m glad. I enjoy being with you too, Takigawa-san.”
As she said that, she snuggled up closer. …That innocent smile and gesture made my heart beat a little faster.
Don’t get any ideas, I told myself. Sure, I’m tempted, but I’m holding back. Holding myself back. She’s a main character, and I’m just a side character.
“…Good, that’s great to hear.”
“…Yes… Well then, goodnight.”
“You’re sleeping here?”
“…Zzz.”
Hey.
Feigning sleep, Seraph tightened her embrace around me.
…She wasn’t using much strength, but with her clinging to me like a body pillow, some… soft parts were pressing against me. Then she even wrapped her legs around mine, and that’s pushing me close to my limits.
…Still, I had no intention of doing anything to her, someone from the game. So I kept enduring.
Would this count as some kind of extreme mental fortitude training?
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