I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 17

“Is it okay to use the same ratio as last time?”

“…If it’s fine with you, I won’t say anything.”

“I don’t mind.”

At my words, the two of them exchanged exasperated glances and shifted their gaze to the side.

There, Croana-san was drinking fruit juice, looking like she was enjoying it.

It seems that it’s break time, and she is taking a break at the table where we are sitting.

Croana-san noticed the two’s gazes and began laughing, happily starting to talk.

“No, I never thought the day would come when I would take such an action. I wonder if I still have a long way to go?”

“…Headmaster, I’m not sure how to react to that.”

“Thank you, Headmaster Croana, for the underwear matter.”

Marika-san said that, stood up, and bowed her head.

Croana-san gave a wry smile, shook her head, and gestured for her to stop with her hand.

After confirming that Marika-san was seated, she looked at me quickly out of the corner of her eye and then said.

“The one helped by that matter was not only Reid’s grade, but it has also helped the entire school. As you know, the school has many women. If anyone should be offering their thanks, it’s me.”

“Indeed, there are many. There should be research results showing that the gender ratio in the world is equal…”

“According to last year’s results, it should be that way, but for some reason, there are more female students. …Maybe this year’s survey results will change.”

“In that case, Marika-san will become busy.”

At my words, Marika-san gave a wry smile, and Erika looked at me with a sharp gaze.

Next to me, Croana-san, seems to be laughing, as I hear her chuckling softly.

No, but Erika’s funds will increase, and depending on how the funds are managed, her connections might also grow.

I don’t think it’s such a bad story that it deserves that kind of glare…

Perhaps my expression gave away what I was thinking, as Erika let out a light sigh.

…It’s not good to sigh like that from such a young age, you know?

“Reid-san, it sounds like you’re speaking as if it’s someone else’s problem… but if something happens, you will help, won’t you?”

“…Hmm, that’s fine. But I don’t think I’ll be the only one to lend a hand.”

“…Huh?”

I can’t help but laugh at Erika, who has a dumbfounded expression on her face.

She usually carries herself like the perfect example of a noblewoman, but the reactions she sometimes shows are too amusing.

I lift my head and look at the second floor, which offers a view of the first floor.

At that moment, I make eye contact with a female adventurer.

Her name is Satur, a woman who is the leader of a all female adventurer party.

All three members of this party have large br3asts; they’re not as big as melons, but about the size of grapefruits.

Satur gives a wry smile and waves her hand when our eyes meet.

Erika follows my line of sight, looks at the second floor, and waves her hand, still confused.

..What’s with you guys? You’re cute.

Turning my face back to Erika, I speak as though saying, “I’ve already shown you the answer, haven’t I?”

“That’s what it is.”

“…Sorry, I really don’t understand this time.”

“I see, it seems that Reid won’t be the only one to lend a hand.”

Croana-san looks around, nods in understanding, and talks Erika.

Marika-san, perhaps knowing the guests to some extent, lightly bows to the surrounding female and male adventurers.

Erika, seeing Marika-san like that, places a hand on her forehead and murmurs as if finally understanding.

“Such incredible power…”

“Well, the adventurers gathered here are all quite the characters. It’s indeed great power.”

“…Is there no option to just ignore it?”

“I make it a point to respond to any voice I hear.”

Erika finally smiles with a troubled expression.

Yeah, that’s right. Women are more beautiful when they smile, right?

–

Erika and Marika-san went home around 9 PM, and Croana-san helped until midnight.

Tomorrow is a regular day off, so we were open until midnight.

Right now, she is sitting next to me in a chair, drinking the fruit juice that Niimi made for her.

Niimi and the two helpers are doing the cleanup.

Croana-san, having perhaps taken a moment to rest, starts to speak.

“Were you surprised?”

“…Of course, I was surprised.”

“…You know, I’m over 120 years old.”

“Yes.”

“I’ve never had any romantic experience because I was told I was ugly.”

“…”

“…Really.”

Croana-san looks up at me, her cheeks turning a bit red with a wistful look on her face.

She exudes the aura of an adult woman that doesn’t match her small appearance, gazing at me with serious eyes.

After a short pause, she opens her mouth again.

“…Really, could you… love someone like me?

“I would never say something like that as a joke.”

I stand up and kneel in front of Croana-san.

I then place the cup on the table, gently hold her small hand, and convey my feelings seriously.

Anyway, who was it exactly that called her ugly…?

“Croana-san… from now on, don’t ever call yourself ugly again.”

“…I told you to call me Croana, didn’t I?”

“Croana, I think you’re beautiful and cute… though I already have two girlfriends…”

“I’ve gotten permission from Miss Niimi and Felica.”

Croana looks behind me.

I also turn my head to look behind me, and there’s Niimi, standing there and smiling gently.

Niimi gives me a nod, and I turn to face Croana, looking her in the eyes to convey my words.

“I want you to be my girlfriend.”

“…I’m so happy, to have a lover… I didn’t realize it would feel this great.”

Croana, who smiled happily while tears flowed, looked beautiful.

How much she had been hurt, how many long years she had spent alone.

…I’m starting to want to kill the person who called her ugly.

I kept holding her hand until the tears stopped.

–

The tavern was closed, Niimi went home, and the two helpers returned to their homes.

I’m outside to send Croana off.

It’s sad that with a height difference of 40, I end up looking down at her completely.

Croana smiled happily like a young girl and gestured for me to squat down.

Without any hesitation, I kneel down, and her little lips brush against mine.

She kissed me lightly, just a touch, then wrapped her arms around my neck, so I hugged her in return.

I gently, yet firmly, embraced her small body, because if I applied too much force, she seemed like she might be crushed.

She chuckled happily and whispered in my ear.

“I’ll be waiting for you in the headmaster’s office tomorrow.”

Before I had a chance to reply, she gave me another light kiss as we pulled away.

She then moved away from me, floated into the air using magic, and flew towards the direction of the academy.

…Her face was bright red.

Did flying magic even exist in the first place…?

Remembering Croana’s happy, girl-like smile, I feel the killing intent towards the person who called her ugly, a thought I’ve had more times than I can count today.

I took a deep breath, calmed myself, and entered the inn where Niimi was waiting.

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