"Yuu-chan... actually, where are we right now?" (I asked)
Maybe Yuu-chan knows something about this.
"Hmm... I don't really know either, Yukito-sama... but what's certain is that we need to get out of this world quickly." (Yuu-chan)
I stood up from where I was sitting, then looked at Yuu-chan.
"Since we're already here... let's finish this together!" (Me)
Yuu-chan's eyes sparkled.
"Let's go, Yukito-sama!" (Yuu-chan)
She suddenly grabbed my arm and pulled me to follow her steps.
"Yukito-sama, maybe you don't know yet... but I've been here for almost 3 days." (Yuu-chan said)
"Wait, wait... THREE DAYS!?" (Me)
That doesn't make sense. Yuu-chan, Hime, and I entered Ulvur's guild together, didn't we?
Yuu-chan nodded when she heard my question.
"At first, I was surprised too." (Yuu-chan)
"Suddenly my vision went black when I entered Ulvur's guild, and then I woke up in this physical form." (Yuu-chan)
"Maybe there's a time difference happening... Yukito-sama, do you know anything about this?" (Yuu-chan asked)
"Let me think..." (Me)
"When I was in Ulvur's guild, I didn't faint right away, but instead I entered a pitch-black room." (Me)
"It felt like I was the only one inside." (Me)
Yuu-chan seemed to understand what I was saying.
"Maybe that's the reason for the difference in our arrival times." (Yuu-chan)
We both walked across a vast meadow, so green and calming.
I hadn't seen a meadow like this since back in Tokyo.
"By the way, why is it only your form that changed?" (I asked Yuu-chan)
If logic applied here, then my physical form should've turned into a handsome guy, right!?
But why didn't anything change!?
"W-well... that's..." (Yuu-chan)
---
Flashback
When Yuu-chan fainted, she didn't immediately enter this new world. Instead... she met that old man.
"Yuu-kun, what brings you back here?" (God)
That old man always called Yuu-chan with "-kun."
Yuu-chan slowly woke from her fainting state and saw the old man.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, OLD MAN!?" (Yuu-chan)
"Oh, come on, relax... you fainted when entering Ulvur's guild, you know." (God)
Yuu-chan looked shocked after hearing his words.
"Me, fainted? What do you mean?" (Yuu-chan)
"You were supposed to always remain as a status screen, but I'm not sure why you fainted." (God)
Yuu-chan stayed silent.
"Y-Yukito-sama, he's okay, right!?" (Yuu-chan, panicking slightly)
"He's still alive... besides, Yuu-kun, you've changed a little, haven't you?" (God)
"Back then you were never friendly with the humans summoned to Velmoria." (God)
—
"Quickly finish your mission, then let's go home." (Past Yuu-chan)
"Why should we share equally? I was the one grinding EXP, why are you asking for it?" (Past Yuu-chan)
—
The old man looked at Yuu-chan.
"Yuu-kun, you've opened your heart to Yukito-kun, haven't you?" (God)
Yuu-chan was silent, confused how to respond... but it was almost as if she was saying "yes."
"Hah... you like Yukito-kun, don't you?" (God)
Her screen immediately turned red, steam rising off her.
"I-it's not like that..." (Yuu-chan whispered)
"If you want, I can give you a human body... just this once." (God)
Yuu-chan suddenly lit up like a kid being given a brand-new toy.
"I-I want it!" (Yuu-chan)
"Then just close your eyes and sleep." (God)
"When you wake up, maybe you'll already have a human form." (God)
Yuu-chan lay down, but before closing her eyes—
"Old man, thank you!!" (Yuu-chan)
She shut her eyes and immediately woke up in a small house in the village.
End of flashback
---
"Secret of nature... maybe?" (Yuu-chan)
"What kind of answer is that..." (Me)
(I'll never forget this feeling for you, Yukito-sama) (Yuu-chan, in her heart)
Finally, the two of us arrived at Yuu-chan's current house.
"Sorry, Yukito-sama, it's a bit—" (Yuu-chan)
"Nah, it's fine... it's only temporary anyway." (Me)
Her house was really small.
There was only one room, with a slightly worn-out bed, a wardrobe, and a drawer.
Across from the bed, there was a tiny kitchen that couldn't even be called a proper kitchen... wait.
HOW DO YOU BATHE HERE!?
In Necvalion, there was a bathhouse behind the inn...
I asked Yuu-chan while she was arranging her clothes in the wardrobe.
"Yuu-chan, how do you bathe?" (Me)
"Oh, there's a river not too far from here... since it's still afternoon, want to take a bath first?" (Yuu-chan invited)
W-wait, what is this!? An invitation to bathe from a beautiful girl—when would I ever get this chance again!?
I'd get to see her soft, fragrant body... even if she was originally a status screen, right now—
My face turned red, and a little nosebleed came out.
Yuu-chan saw me and immediately covered her chest with both hands.
"Yukito-sama, you're thinking something dirty, aren't you!?" (Yuu-chan)
"N-no, I'm not!" (Me)
She stormed out of the house, slamming the door shut.
"Wait!" (Me)
I chased after her, and suddenly something was thrown at me.
It was a white shirt that couldn't really be called white anymore, a pair of worn brown cloth pants, and a white towel.
"Take that, your towel and change of clothes!" (Yuu-chan)
About three minutes later, I arrived at a small river with crystal-clear water.
"Yuu-chan, is it safe to bathe here?" (Me)
"As long as there isn't someone like you, it's safe." (Yuu-chan)
...Was that supposed to be a subtle insult?
She set down the bucket she had brought to fetch water... then started taking off her clothes.
"Yukito-sama, don't look, okay? You stupid virgin!" (Yuu-chan)
"S-sorry..." (Me)
I could only sit behind a tree, listening to the sound of Yuu-chan bathing.
My face grew hotter.
What is this!? My status screen—now a girl—bathing!?
Why am I so drawn to her!? She was just a status screen, but now that she's a beautiful girl... I can't stop thinking about her bathing right there!
And her assets... they're not small. Bigger than Hime's, even.
Just a little peek... it should be fine, right?
I tried turning my head toward the river—
"Yukito-sama, what are you doing?" (Yuu-chan)
She was already crouched in front of the tree I was hiding behind. When I turned my gaze to the river, instead of seeing the water... Yuu-chan's face was right in front of mine.
"You were just about to peek, weren't you?" (She said with a cold stare)
I quickly averted my eyes.
"Hah... just go bathe before it gets dark." (Yuu-chan)
I went to the riverbank, stripped, and bathed.
Even though Yuu-chan was harsh, deep down—
(If he wanted to, he could've peeked from the start... baka) (Yuu-chan, in her heart)
When I finished bathing, I carried the small bucket in my right hand with the towel over my shoulder.
"Yuu-chan, let's go home—" (Me)
Behind a tree, I found Yuu-chan asleep. Was she tired?
But seeing her like this... she's just an ordinary girl, isn't she?
I bent down to gather her dirty clothes, planning to carry her back in a princess carry.
But when I picked them up, two white pieces of cloth fell—
That's... a bra and panties, right!? RIGHT!?
I know, I know... of course I want to sniff them, but—
I stuffed all of Yuu-chan's dirty clothes into the bucket, then gently placed it on Hime's body and lifted her in a princess carry.
How am I supposed to change my underwear? Yuu-chan doesn't even have any, since she lives alone in this world…
If she actually does have some… I'll… kqaoskkakwsoks
Hold it in. Don't lose control.
When I reached the house, I laid Yuu-chan on the bed and took the bucket from her.
I set it down near the small kitchen.
Wait... I haven't eaten anything since arriving here!