I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 75

While I was flirting with Niimi, the three songstresses knocked on the door, so we smiled at each other and separated.

After having breakfast with the three songstresses, I helped out a bit at the inn.

Although the tavern is closed and there’s no prep work, the inn is still open, so I ask two helpers for assistance.

The two helpers agreed readily and gave a smile to Niimi, who looked apologetic.

The three songstresses went upstairs to get ready for school, while I stepped outside to breathe the morning air.

Erika, with her beautiful blonde hair fluttering, came walking from the house across the street and looked a bit surprised to see me.

It’s probably because I don’t usually linger outside like this.

“Good morning, Reid-san… This is rare, isn’t it?”

“Morning, Erika. Well, today… Niimi asked me for a favor.”

I responded with a wry smile to Erika’s words, and she tilted her head, seemingly curious about what I meant.

So, remembering the mischievous smile Niimi gave me, I told Erika about the request.

Hearing the details, Erika laughed cheerfully, covering her mouth with one hand.

“Fufu, that’s quite the unexpected request… fufufu.”

“…Yeah, I definitely looked surprised, Niimi even laughed at me.”

The moment Niimi asked me, I made a surprised face, and I guess it was funny enough that she laughed.

When the three songstresses came out of the inn, we waited together for the last person, then headed to the academy.

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We’re in the headmaster’s office at the academy.

Right after arriving at the academy, I went to the headmaster’s office to get permission.

Croana is sitting on my lap, leaning her back against me, and laughing happily.

“Kuhaha, kukuku, So that’s why Niimi is here, huh?”

“…Yeah.”

When Croana looked to the side, she saw Niimi sitting beside her with a sheepish smile.

Yes, Niimi’s request was to see the academy where I work.

And if possible, she wanted to see me while I was working.

At first, Croana was surprised to see Niimi when she opened the door, but once she heard my explanation, she agreed right away.

After that, we had some casual conversation while drinking the tea Croana had made.

Niimi, a little embarrassed, blushed slightly and placed a hand on her cheek as she spoke.

“Was I being a bother?”

“No, not at all. It’s not unusual for a guardian to want to see a student learning. Hehe, though wanting to see a teacher in action is a first. Kukuku.”

I gave a wry smile and scratched the back of my head to hide my embarrassment.

Sure, I was once watched by my parents during class visits as a kid in my past life, but being watched by a lover as an adult is something you rarely experience.

To put it bluntly, it’s embarrassing.

After some small talk, I left the headmaster’s office with Niimi.

Croana said with a smile that she’d join us later.

Apparently, she can’t come now because she has morning paperwork to handle.

Niimi walks beside me, curiously looking around the academy.

I glance at Niimi without turning my head. Today, she’s wearing a long-sleeved sweater that reaches below her knees.

It’s knitted from light brown yarn and apparently quite breathable.

She explained that it’s perfect for this season, when there are still some chilly hours.

People often think of brown as dull, but that’s far from true in this case.

Somehow, when Niimi wears it, she gives off this incredibly gentle older-sister vibe.

Noticing that I was watching her, Niimi gave a gentle smile, tilted her head, and asked.

“Is something wrong?”

“No, I was just thinking your outfit really suits you.”

“Oh my, fufu, thank you.”

Her smile was too charming, and before I knew it, I wrapped an arm around Niimi’s waist and pulled her close.

Niimi looked a bit surprised, but then she blushed slightly and gave me a smile.

Since we were walking down the first-floor hallway that leads to the instructor’s room, I might have let my guard down a bit.

Just as we reached the staircase leading to the upper floor, I heard something drop and stopped walking.

I gently stepped away from Niimi and looked toward the landing, where I saw Roy picking something up.

..That event… things are really progressing fast.

Roy looked down at what he was holding with a disappointed expression, but when he noticed me watching, he smiled and greeted me.

“Good morning, Instructor Reid.”

“Morning, Roy. What happened?”

“Aah… I dropped my treasured pocket watch…”

Roy came down the stairs, bowed politely to Niimi, and showed us the pocket watch he had dropped.

The glass was cracked, and the hands of the watch had stopped.

This event occurs when Roy has multiple lovers.

In the game, Roy normally takes the watch to a repair shop after school, but the outcome changes depending on which lover he brings.

Simply put, his relationship with the lovers he doesn’t bring takes a serious hit.

Normally, relationships can be mended afterward, but if they sour during this event, it’s hard to repair them.

More than that, the relationship tends to deteriorate quickly.

His other lovers were probably unhappy that they couldn’t be there to witness the repair of such an important watch.

Roy slipped the pocket watch into his pants pocket and smiled as if it was no big deal.

“I’ll take it in for repairs after school today, so it’s nothing to worry about.”

“…Hmm, going alone?”

“…No, since it’s an important watch, I was thinking of going with Lucy.”

I gave a wry smile at Roy’s predictable answer and was just about to say something.

Niimi, who was standing beside me, stepped slightly ahead and spoke with a gentle smile.

“Roy-kun, that’s something important to you, isn’t it?”

“Yes… it’s something no other watch could replace…”

“Then I think you should go with all of your girlfriends.”

“…Eh?”

I looked at Niimi from the side, surprised by her words.

It surprised me because I never thought Niimi would step in like that.

Niimi glanced sideways at me, then turned her eyes back to Roy and gave a troubled smile as she spoke.

“Women tend to get jealous, you know?”

“…Jealous.”

“That’s right. If you were going alone, it’d be fine… but you’re getting something so important repaired, so I think it’s better for all your girlfriends to share in that moment.”

“…I understand. Thank you!”

Roy paused to think over Niimi’s words, then looked up, gave a small bow, and headed up the stairs toward his classroom.

As I walked with Niimi toward the instructors’ room again, I asked her a question while she wore a gentle, serious smile.

“Niimi… do you feel jealous?”

“Huh? No, no, none of us feel jealous.”

“No… but just now…”

Honestly, it would be strange not to feel anxious after hearing what Niimi said.

If I’ve unknowingly caused my girlfriends to bottle up jealousy, that’s no laughing matter.

I thought I’d been thoughtful in my own way.

But maybe there are frustrations only a woman could sense. Things I, as a man, just wouldn’t understand.

As I was thinking that, Niimi gently stroked my cheek and spoke with a warm, motherly smile.

“It’s alright, there’s no need to worry. You’re already giving us everything we need, Reid-san.”

“…Alright, I’ll trust you. But if something comes up, I want you to tell me. I know I’m not perfect.”

“Fufu, it’s because you think that way that we feel fulfilled.”

I couldn’t quite grasp what Niimi meant, so I tilted my head with a puzzled look.

Maybe she found my confusion amusing, Niimi stopped stroking my cheek and started laughing happily.

Niimi’s words reminded me once again that women really do think differently from men.

At the same time, I made a quiet vow to keep treasuring my girlfriends from now on.

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