Chapter 173
Yu Chae-rin was quite sociable among her friends.
Her usual lively demeanor and easygoing personality drew people to her. She was, simply put, a popular person, like a capybara.
However, her easygoing nature also led to many conflicts. There were always a few scheming women who took her for granted and picked fights. This was especially common in college.
“Chae-rin, everything about you is great, but this one thing is a little...” — pseudo-friends, those bastards, who would smile and try to gaslight her with such words. She almost fell for it a few times at first, but her quick intuition allowed her to escape quickly.
Thanks to that, her ability to Grasp/Understand the atmosphere also improved, even when it was unnecessary. Although she was currently on a leave of absence, one could say she had a rather war-like college life.
Anyway, her knack for quickly catching onto strange atmospheres was one ability developed thanks to all that.
It was less about reason and more about *intuition* honed through social experience. And this time, her *intuition* was telling her something was going on between them.
Yor and Hanbyeol Shin, fellow Streamers, had met, and the atmosphere was strangely off.
“Hmm?”
Feeling a sense of unease, she slowly observed the mood.
“Why is Hanbyeol so timid? She wasn”t normally like this.’
“And what did she have to say...?”
“Come to think of it, they went together to take down Sitri, didn”t they?’
At that thought, Sitri’s ability suddenly came to Chae-rin’s mind. Yor had already told her all about Sitri’s power.
Since the Demon was already caught, there was no way he wouldn’t explain such an interesting ability, how the entire Village had turned into a Sex Village, and how everyone was naked when he went to the Village Hall, and so on...
At the time, it had just sounded fun and strange, but now that she thought about it, something was off. It made no sense that nothing had happened between a man and a woman fighting a demon with such an ability, especially since those two were even in the same Exploration Team.
“!”
Clack! (Sound of grabbing) At that thought, Chae-rin immediately grabbed Hanbyeol’s hand and pulled her outside.
“Uh, Chae-rin? Just a moment...”
Hanbyeol looked flustered, but Chae-rin paid her no mind. Now was the time for a conversation between women, rather than with Yor.
Pulling Hanbyeol out, she immediately lowered her voice and asked.
“...Did you two, perhaps?”
“Y-yes?!?”
Naturally, Hanbyeol was flustered. She never imagined being asked something so blunt.
But for Chae-rin, it was a very important matter. If things went wrong, another Shared Woman might appear.
To be honest, Chae-rin suspected the possibility was very high. Despite being a “Man,” he was an Irregular whose libido was more vigorous than most “Women.” It wasn't just a little more; it was overwhelmingly more.
Although he showed self-restraint, if the situation presented itself, he might just pounce.
Chae-rin certainly seemed to know Yor well, having known him for so long. Of course, Hanbyeol immediately denied it. Hanbyeol blushed at Chae-rin’s rather unladylike words and said,
“W-what are you talking about?!”
“Just tell me honestly. I already heard what Sitri’s power is.”
“No, I’m telling you nothing happened!”
“Oh, come on. A man and a woman were in that kind of situation, and nothing happened...?”
Chae-rin approached her in a friendly manner. Honestly, she was already half-convinced that something had happened. It made her feel quite strange... but she still acted gently. She thought it would make it easier for Hanbyeol to open up.
After Chae-rin prodded her a few times, Hanbyeol finally answered.
“I’m telling you, nothing happened...!”
She said it, raising her voice considerably.
“...Oh.”
Chae-rin couldn’t help but be a little flustered by that sight. Her loud voice aside, Hanbyeol’s face truly looked wronged. It was a face that seemed on the verge of shedding tears of blood, a face where self-loathing and embarrassment were mixed.
“If something had actually happened, I wouldn’t feel so wronged...”
Immediately after, Hanbyeol began to explain the Full Story. No, it was less an explanation and more a lament. Chae-rin had only intended to dig for a little information but ended up hearing a lament by chance.
Though the situation was a bit awkward... in summary, it was this:
She had somehow fallen victim to Sitri’s power and was struggling intensely. Then, in the middle of the night, she lost her mind and ended up trying to pounce on him. But Yor refused, using the excuse of it being Enemy Territory.
Of course, from Yor’s perspective, it wasn’t an “excuse” but his genuine feelings, but to Hanbyeol, it just felt like an excuse. Naturally, being rejected in such a situation, she couldn’t help but think negatively as a “Woman.”
Thanks to that, she was in a rather gloomy state... but Chae-rin felt a slight joy upon hearing it.
“He endured that?”
Anyway, the fact that he hadn’t slept with anyone else was subtly pleasing.
Even though she was struggling with stamina issues, it was impossible to feel good about the person she liked who was fooling around with another woman.
It was already strange enough when her Older Sister came back from enjoying sex...
Anyway, she couldn’t help but feel good that the “big event” hadn’t happened. But at the same time, a faint sense of unease also crept in.
*“Wait, then...”*
Does this mean we still have to deal with “that Human” with just two of us?
“!”
At that thought, Chae-rin’s face suddenly turned pale. Lately, that human’s libido had increased even more.
Now, even two of them taking turns was getting a little overwhelming. It was certainly appreciated that he rejected all the “women” who came onto him,... but the women were being handled too roughly, no matter what!
She never thought she’d have such a privileged worry. But it was a significant concern nonetheless. At this rate, their bodies might break down first.
Sustainable Pleasure. Maintenance of Peaceful Daily Life. For these two things, an alternative was clearly needed. So Chae-rin, with a slightly serious expression, considered an alternative.
*“...Hmm.”*
He was sacrificing Hanbyeol Shin once again. It seemed she also had feelings for him, so wouldn’t it be okay? Even if he was an NPC, Yor was an attractive individual to anyone. And her timid appearance now was also a bit pitiful.
Thinking like this made her feel like a wicked pimp... but with survival in mind, it wasn’t a bad decision. Survival—survival is important.
But she still hesitated a little. Her older sister was one thing, but the human in front of her was, frankly, a stranger. Aside from being fellow streamers, they were still awkward with each other.
*“Ah, whatever.”*
After much deliberation, Chae-rin finally decided on a stance. It was to leave them alone. Whatever happened, she would let the two of them resolve it. She didn’t want to stop it, nor did she want to encourage it. Both had their pros and cons.
“That’s too bad... but since you’re here, you might as well talk to him. He probably won’t care much.”
So Chae-rin only said that much. At her words, Hanbyeol quietly nodded. Perhaps because she had just vented, her eyes looked quite meek. For Chae-rin, who usually only saw her with a fiery gaze, it was quite an unexpected sight. After pushing Hanbyeol into the Cave, Chae-rin quietly left the Cave with a short gesture that implied she didn’t care...
And so, they found themselves in this situation.
“...”
“...”
A thick silence settled in the Cave. Perhaps because it had been days since they last met, the atmosphere was incredibly awkward. Hanbyeol sat on the Ground, uncharacteristically observing me. Was it still difficult for her to face me?
Chae-rin had already left the Cave after giving me a meaningless wink. Come to think of it, they seemed to have been talking outside the Cave earlier. Unfortunately, even with my *Hearing*, I couldn’t make out much.
“I think I know what she”s allowing...’
Perhaps it means I should act as I please? Anyway, thanks to that small gesture, a little more of the burden on my mind disappeared.
“...So.”
I was the first to break the silence.
If I just stayed like this, she probably wouldn’t say a word until the end.
“You said you had something to say. What is it?”
“Ah, that...”
At my question, Hanbyeol stammered her reply.
“I’m sorry about what happened last time...”
It was indeed the answer I expected. From the moment she hesitantly came to the Cave, I was almost certain she would apologize.
Unlike barbaric medieval people, a woman living in modern times would surely take what happened last time very seriously.
Of course, I didn’t think much of it. It was Sitri’s fault to begin with. So I decided to just casually tell her it was fine.
*“...Hmm.”*
But seeing her like this, I hesitated a little. It wasn’t that my mood suddenly turned fickle... it was just that seeing her like this brought out my mischievous side.
Look at her, so subdued. Doesn’t it look like I could manipulate her with that sense of debt?
“Hmm... I could accept it. But, you see...”
So I decided to pause for a moment.
“I can’t just let it go like this, you know...”
It felt mainly like a waste to just let the Sex part go. Hanbyeol flinched, perhaps interpreting my words negatively. Regardless, I continued.
“So, could you grant me a few favors?”
Saying this made me feel like a piece of trash, but Hanbyeol still nodded. My words seemed to fluster her, but she probably couldn’t refuse here.
I grinned and slowly gave her a command.
“Alright. First, come closer.”
“?”
Hanbyeol tilted her head but did as I said.
“Now, kneel in front of me.”
“...”
This time she hesitated a little, but then calmly took a kneeling position in front of me.
“Give me your hand.”
In that state, she placed her hand on my palm as a dog might.
“Chin.”
Next, she rested her chin on my palm.
They were truly trivial commands, but the fact that she followed them gave me a strange sense of satisfaction. A feeling of conquest spread from my head. It was quite a satisfying feeling. Hanbyeol seemed a bit embarrassed, but she was still following along without a word. And so, I gave the next command.
“Alright, now lie down on the ground, belly facing the ceiling.”
“...??”
She looked at me with a face full of questions. Her head even tilted to the side, indicating she was quite confused about what was happening. But that was only for a moment. She soon blushed and did as I told her.
She lay down on the cold stone floor, exposing her belly. I then added another command: that her arms and legs should not touch the ground.
At that, she looked ridiculous, like a dog in a Submissive Posture. Indeed, by this point, Hanbyeol seemed to feel considerable shame. With a flushed face, she cautiously asked me,
“Um... what are you doing...?”
I didn’t answer. Instead, I suddenly reached out and began to touch her abdomen.
I felt her soft skin over her 11-line abs. That sensation subtly stimulated my lower body.
She flinched and looked at me in surprise.
“W-wait...!”
Regardless, I looked down at her, smiled, and said,
“You’re a good girl, my Happy.”