[Protagonist Mission: Fanservice time! Time remaining: 00:05:10]
At this point… I don't even know why the hell I'm still surprised this thing activates exactly when I DON'T want it to.
… This crap again? What does it want now?
Wait… if it showed up now, right when Clemy made that crazy proposal… don't tell me… Do I have to strip?
No, I don't wanna do that!
That'd be way too humiliating, sh*t.
Then, s-should I try to strip Clemy again?
No. I considered that for a second.
I imagined the situation. Me, stripping the voluptuous woman in front of me again. I could clearly see my head rolling because of a teddy bear's claws…
Definitely not.
If that happens… that'd be the end of me.
So… what do I do?
My mind started running in circles, desperate.
I looked at the dialogue box to check how much time I had left.
[Protagonist Mission: Fanservice time! Time remaining: 00:04:50]
Well. I still have "plenty" of time compared to other missions.
Maybe I should leave… think calmly… find a way to complete this without dying in the process… or humiliating myself.
"Well, Clemy, even though I'd sooo love to keep this… interesting conversation going, I gotta go-"
Out of nowhere, the redhead untied the big bow on her neck and placed it on her hand.
"Connect: Creation Magic — Construction Sorcery. Make fabric dolls. Bear form. Release."
Before I could finish my sentence, the little psychopath summoned her damn bear.
… No. No, no, no—!
"Teddy, catch her. Follow me."
Just like that, the shadow of that huge creepy puppet wrapped around me in, well, a bear hug. It didn't let me move even a millimeter, no matter how much I struggled, my tail puffing up.
"W-Wait! Where are we going!? Didn't you hear me? I have to go somewhere else!"
"Nonsense! You said you wanted to help me, so I need to test your loyalty, and like I said, you also have to repay your debt to me! It's only natural you throw everything else away to obey me and what I want!"
"EH!? NPCs, help me! Master Isac! Anyone, please!"
***
In the end, this crazy girl who kidnapped me took me to the abandoned library.
The same one where I talked with Isac a while ago.
But we didn't stop there.
We went deeper. Much deeper. Discovering forgotten corridors, dust-covered shelves, the dense, ancient air clinging to my skin.
Clemy just kept humming some kind of song. Which, I gotta admit, sounded kinda cute… if we ignore the fact that she kidnapped me and was probably gonna kill me.
We ended up in a wide room. Empty. Except for an old chalkboard and a couple of rusty lamps barely lighting the place with a shaky yellow glow. An old classroom, I guess.
I looked around…
Yeah…
This totally screamed: "Perfect place to murder a poor, innocent girl, just like me!"
Mom… dad… little sis… Dana… Maxi… this is where my story ends.
I can't believe I went through all that just to get killed by a yandere midget in a dump.
I closed my eyes, cursing my entire life and decisions while waiting for the bear's fatal strike… but it never came.
"Huh?"
"Connect: Teddy — Construction Sorcery. Disperse."
Against everything I thought would happen, Clemy dismissed her kidnapping guard bear.
"Y-You're not gonna kill me…?"
"… For now."
… WHAT DO YOU MEAN "FOR NOW"!?
I seriously need to learn offensive magic ASAP… Ah, right. I can't.
… I hate myself.
"Hey. Are you listening?"
"Eh… yeah?"
"No. Got it. Has anyone ever told you you have a terrible habit of spacing out?" Clemy puffed her cheeks like a squirrel, as if I'd committed the worst offense by not giving her my full attention.
"S-Sorry."
Out of pure reflex, I knelt down.
… Mistake. Now little Clementine looked gigantic in front of me. She almost looked Dominant. Like seeing a big red lion next to a tiny pink kitty.
"Doesn't matter. It's just the two of us here. So, start taking your clothes off!"
She said it so confidently, smiling and pointing at me, that for a second I thought she was actually dumb enough to believe I'd do it.
"No."
"Didn't you say you wanted to help me and Elion become… B-Bo… Bo… B-Boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Seriously?
"You get shy over that word… but not over kidnapping a girl to make her strip in front of you. Get your priorities straight, girl!"
Ha! And they say I'm the weird one!
"T-That's different! So you were lying? You actually want to keep Elion all to yourself, right!?" "Connect: Creation Magic — Sorcery Construction…"
"The hell I don't! And stop trying to summon that thing, it freaks me out!"
"…"
"…"
This was going nowhere.
… Wait.
Wasn't I in a rush to leave because I had something important to deal with?
What was it…?
Meh, probably not more important than stopping this big-boobed gremlin from stripping me or killing me with her Teddy.
Wait… boobs? Woman? Strip?
[Protagonist Mission: Fanservice time! Time remaining: 00:01:04]
Ah, right. I had a stupid mission active. No wonder I felt like I was forgetting someth-
**** ME, I ONLY HAVE ONE MINUTE LEFT!
If I keep arguing with this airhead, I'm dead.
I swallowed.
… Oh my god… I don't think I'm actually gonna do this…
Mom, dad… little sis… wish me luck…
"Fine."
My voice came out firmer than I expected.
"But I'm only taking off the top."
"I sai-"
"Shhh."
I cut her off.
Even I was surprised by my tone.
"We need to be even. I only took off your top, so that's what I'll do. End of story."
"… Fine."
"Why are you puffing your cheeks like someone didn't buy you the toy you wanted? Ugh, whatever, just… turn around…"
"Is that necessary?"
"Even if we're both girls, it's still embarrassing to do something like this in front of someone."
"Perfect."
"... Huh?"
Bringing her hands behind her back, Clemy started walking toward me slowly. Hopping a little like she was playing hopscotch.
By instinct, I started backing away, dragging my knees across the cold tiles of this abandoned place. Until I couldn't move anymore. I was cornered against the wall.
"You embarrassed me in front of Elion and the other students, so it's only fair I watch you so you feel the same embarrassment. Go on, start."
"YOU-!"
Suddenly, Clemy threw her left leg toward me. I thought she was going to kick me, but no. Her leg ended up near my face, pressed against the wall.
She rested her shoulder on that raised knee, bringing her face closer to mine.
Even without seeing her eyes, I could feel the intensity of her gaze.
"Come on. What are you waiting for?"
[Protagonist Mission: Fanservice time! Time remaining: 00:00:20]
Dammit! Why is this girl so difficult!?
Why won't she shut up!?
With so little time, I can't even do my plan!
My idea was to make her turn around, lift her skirt, pray that was enough for the mission, and run before she summons Teddy.
But now… SH*T!
"FINE!"
Without thinking anymore, I started taking off my clothes clumsily and in a hurry.
The fabric brushed against my skin.
The cold air of the abandoned room made my skin prickle instantly.
I was exposed.
My tan skin contrasting with the white lace with pink details.
"Y-You really have to stare that much…?"
Small tears started forming in my eyes.
I couldn't handle the embarrassment.
Never. Never ever had I taken off my clothes like this in front of someone.
"Hm? What did you say?"
"Even with all that hair covering your face, I can feel your gaze glued to my chest…"
Clemy did something I didn't expect, pulling a small whimper from my lips.
"Nmh!"
She placed her fingers under my chin, forcing my face to "look" at her. Though with her hair, I don't think that was the right word.
She was blushing, but smiling brightly, showing a bit of her teeth. It made her look dangerous. Like a lioness ready to deliver the fatal bite to her prey's neck.
"... S-Stop…"
The embarrassment burned my face. I managed to swat her hand away slightly and lower my head.
The depravity of this situation was burning me like I'd been under the harshest sun for hours.
I covered my chest with my arms. But I don't think it worked the way I wanted. All I did was emphasize my breasts even more over the white bra. My heart pounded hard until it suddenly stopped…
Click!
That's when I heard a sound I could never mistake.
That was clearly a camera flash…
No… that damn brat wouldn't actually be that messed up, right?
When I opened my eyes, I was met with two things—one good and one bad.
[Protagonist Mission Completed! You have unlocked a new exclusive scene with the character "Clementine Von Marinette". Protagonist Points +20]
And the other…
"Ohohoho! … Now we're even!"
It was Clementine, smiling from ear to ear with flushed cheeks, holding her Jade Tablet toward me.
Clearly, she had taken a photo… of me… half-naked…
"Oh, but my dear friend, don't make such a… worried face. This right here" she waved her Tablet playfully "is just to make sure you don't get any funny ideas about betraying me and getting close to Elion. Not a single soul will ever know these photos exist as long as you stay away from him."
"T-This whole thing… was just to screw me over with those photos, right?"
"Wow, it took you long enough to figure it out. Honestly, I didn't think you'd fall for all that. I was actually planning to use Teddy if you refused. I just wanted to see if you were that stupid."
S-Seriously… I just got played like an idiot by a yandere midget with major attachment issues?
… I've really hit rock bottom now…
****!
I MANAGED TO AVOID THIS TRASHY SYSTEM SCREWING ME OVER, JUST FOR THIS CRAZY GIRL TO RUIN EVERYTHING!?
I WANT MY DIGNITY BACK!
Maybe… maybe I could attack and break that thing?
I don't want her to have that much power, those photos could ruin me!
I don't want to go through anything like what I suffered when I was younger ever again!
B-But… her bear would tear me apart in seconds…
What do I do!?
"Relax. Like I said, no one will see these photos. So, I hope we get along well, my friend."
Clemy finally stepped back, letting my poor body and soul breathe in peace.
"After all, you said it yourself—if I don't start making my moves now, someone might steal Elion from me. So, I expect your full cooperation."
"Eh?"
Once again, the tsundere gremlin closed the distance.
She gently caressed my heavily flushed cheek. A moment later, she brought her face close to my ear.
The warmth of her breath sent waves of electricity through my nerves.
I don't know if it was because her chest was so close to mine, or because she was whispering in my ear, but my body couldn't stop trembling.
"I hope we can collaborate splendidly!"
And just like that, with a sweet smile and an innocent, childish laugh that filled the entire room… she left.
Holy sh*t… what the hell did I just get myself into!?
***
I walked straight toward my dorm, taking little hops of joy.
I didn't care about the strange looks from the other students. They're not Elion, so they don't matter.
"Ohohohoh…"
A sweet, proud laugh slipped from my lips as I spun on my heels, carefully holding my Jade Tablet.
I couldn't believe it.
I had actually gotten my revenge on that girl, Adelheid!
My chest swelled with pride at the thought.
Seeing her humiliated, writhing in embarrassment on the ground… it was priceless.
What she felt doesn't even come close to one percent of what I felt that day she stripped in front of Elion, that damn girl.
"Hehe… you totally had it coming…"
I opened the door to my dorm, and the sight that greeted me was perfect.
My teddy bears and cute little animal plushies were on my bed. Surrounded by fluffy violet-toned cushions. Happily waiting for me to come back so I could tell them the good news.
Some were on the floor, but they didn't ruin the harmony of my room—if anything, they gave it a more natural feel.
Though, the only thing that bothered me about that was one of those cushions lying on top of a treasure beyond compare!
"Hmph!"
I frowned when I saw it crushing a photo of my Elion sleeping peacefully in the courtyard!
I moved the object that was ruining the beauty of the photograph and put it back where it belonged. In my nightstand drawer, where there were already dozens more photos capturing my beloved's daily life.
Then I laid down on the bed.
I grabbed Bartolomé, my second favorite teddy bear, and hugged him.
As I pressed him against my chest, I couldn't help but remember the feeling of that Adelheid girl's breasts. The warmth, the softness, even the sense of comfort I felt.
Then… an unpleasant feeling filled my heart.
I took out my Jade Tablet and checked the photos.
There it was.
The moment I got my revenge, captured and preserved in time for me.
But I didn't feel the same satisfaction as in the hallway.
My eyes settled on Adelheid's chest.
"Hmph…"
I frowned.
Why did they look so… pretty?
They weren't erotic. Not overly voluptuous either. They were just… cute.
And that annoyed me.
"Can you believe it, Bartolomé? That bitch dares to have such pretty and well-balanced boobs in front of me! It's like she's declaring war on me!"
I'm not an idiot. I know perfectly well what my best features are.
I know why, in a room full of women, I'll always be the one who stands out.
It's these.
I brought a hand to my chest, squeezing it slightly, as if reaffirming something obvious.
My bust has always been impeccable.
Compared to hers, I win in size. I probably win in softness too. As for firmness… I'll give her that point.
When I pressed them against me, they felt pretty firm… it even made me want to keep squeezing.
And not just that, they seem more comfortable than mine. Though I don't fully believe that.
If mine are bigger, shouldn't they be more comfortable?
But how do I even say it? It's like they'd make really good pillows.
… How frustrating. The more I compare, the more I see that girl might have the perfect chest to make Elion fall for her.
"I'm the only one who can have big, beautiful boobs, right Bartolomé? Right, Rebeca? And what do you say, Jhonny!?"
I got up on my bed sheets and started shouting at the teddy bear, bunny, and chick plushies. They didn't answer, obviously.
"Hmph…"
I crossed my arms, annoyed, and threw myself back onto the soft mattress.
… Damn it. It doesn't feel as soft as those boobs… tsk!
The screen was still on.
My eyes betrayed me and kept staring at the image.
Adelheid was in a very vulnerable position.
Those cheeks tinted with a crimson that looked like her blood had rebelled against the rest of her body just to gather there, in that forced blush. The expression hovering between fear and confusion, so deliciously fragile, adorned by those budding tears that only intensified her feline, golden eyes—like cornered prey.
She looked so small.
So tiny, so fragile… that one rough move from me would be enough to shatter her. Not physically, but her will.
The way she looked at me in that moment, so pleading.
And I have to admit… it was fun to see.
But that was just the beginning.
At that moment, right then, I wanted more. I wanted to dig my nails into that fragility until she became an unrecognizable mess.
And now? Now I wanted it even more.
My lips curled on their own, forming that smile she still doesn't fear enough.
"At least now I have the advantage. Bartolomé, with this photo, she won't be able to refuse any order I give her."
She says she wants to help me. I don't believe her. Not even a little.
I pressed the tablet against my chest.
But with this… I know she won't be able to do anything with my Elion. At least for a while.
Before that time runs out, I'll completely mess up her mind…
Ohohohoh! This is going to be fun!
I think this is the first time I've felt something close to excitement thinking about someone other than my beloved, precious, one and only mine; Elion.
"Now then…"
I tilted my head slightly and playfully bit my lip.
"How should I mess with her next time, Bartolomé?"