Chapter 85: The Best Way for Harem Members to Connect Emotionally
Childhood friends remained childhood friends, but the things they could do together had increased significantly.
Anon and Ren didn't need any adjustment period for their changed relationship status. When they woke up the next morning and made eye contact, they both smiled gently. Anon even proactively wrapped her arms around Ren's neck and kissed him, then complained that he hadn't brushed his teeth yet.
"Sigh~ Ren, I don't think I can get out of bed..."
After some playful wrestling on the bed, Anon wanted to take a bath but found her body wasn't moving quite right. The price of not having developed as maturely as Hitori and the others was that she remained more delicate.
With just a slight movement, she felt a sharp pain. Anon clung pitifully to Ren, her slightly curved body leaning against his arm.
"Then don't get out of bed. I'll carry you."
Having gained plenty of experience carrying his girlfriend to the bath, Ren smoothly picked up Anon and headed toward the bathroom.
"How does Bocchi-chan handle it? I saw Karen even dared to swallow before..."
Not only couldn't she match their figures, but it seemed her endurance couldn't compare either, which somewhat discouraged Anon. They were all pink-haired girls—how could the gap be so large?
"Because they're your seniors. After a few more times to adjust, you'll be the one craving me."
Ren chuckled lightly. At first, he had always taken the initiative, but after adapting and discovering the pleasures, Karen and Hitori became even more proactive than him, not even wanting to give him time to play games on weekends.
"No way! Although it's a little comfortable, it hurts so much. You're not gentle at all, Ren." Blushing, Anon pushed Ren lightly, then noticed the wound on his shoulder and said guiltily, "Ren, does it hurt you too?"
"It's fine."
The wound on his shoulder was from when Anon, holding onto him, couldn't resist biting him. It was just a shallow tooth mark that had already scabbed and was nearly healed.
"Maybe I should have bitten you to death. You got off easy, but I'm really happy~"
First scolding Ren, Anon then smiled and kissed him on the cheek.
They didn't go anywhere that day. After bathing together, they moved to another room and lounged in bed to rest. During this time, Anon passed the time by sending photos she had taken earlier.
By evening, after resting enough, they returned to Tokyo.
"Ren, come over for dinner tonight. I made sekihan (red bean rice) for you."
"Mom!"
When they returned home, Mrs. Chihaya waved cheerfully at Ren. Anon had said she was going out to play with Ren and didn't come home overnight, and the next day her walk wasn't quite natural—Mrs. Chihaya didn't need to guess what had happened.
In her eyes, Ren and Anon getting together was only a matter of time. Now that it had actually happened, she had no objections.
"Let me help."
Naturally, Ren wasn't afraid of facing parents. At least for now, he was considered an excellent son-in-law by everyone's parents, and Hitori and the others were also careful not to let anything slip by.
Since Ren was occupied with another person and couldn't be disturbed, Ren didn't have to worry about his harem being discovered in the short term.
As for school, although rumors were already circulating, they kept a low profile. Simply spending lunch breaks together didn't reveal their true relationship to anyone.
Regarding Anon's inclusion, Karen and Hitori were thrilled. On Monday evening, they even sent Ren away to privately discuss matters.
"Anon, what do you think about this?"
At Karen's home—her parents were out today—the three gathered to discuss something Karen deemed absolutely necessary.
It was about deepening the bond between them as sisters.
Though their current relationship was strong and extraordinary, Karen believed it wasn't enough. She had realized a way to eliminate any remaining gaps in their connection.
That was to share a bed with Ren together.
She had used this method before to become true sisters with Hitori. Having endured shared challenges and intense moments, their bond naturally grew stronger without needing words.
Any awkwardness or reservations would vanish after sharing a bed, and their relationship with Ren would become even more solid.
"I think it's too embarrassing! Do you usually do things like this?!"
Although she had accepted Ren having a harem, Anon had never considered sharing a bed together. They were all high school girls—how could they take things so far?
"Of course not regularly. I just think that when someone new joins, this can quickly strengthen our bond, and it satisfies Ren too, doesn't it?"
"Don't be shy, it's really fun doing it together."
Karen said with a shy smile, scratching her cheek. She believed it was feasible and, after trying it with Hitori and confirming its effectiveness, had established it as a house rule for Ren's home.
"No, no, no, this is way too bold! Aren't you two embarrassed at all?"
Anon shook her head, still unable to accept it. The idea was utterly mortifying—being seen in such an awkward and humiliating state by friends was shameful enough to make steam practically rise from her head just thinking about it.
"At first, it was really embarrassing, but once everyone's equally embarrassed, it gets less awkward. Come on, we'll have fun, and Ren will be happy too. If you refuse, Anon, you'll be the odd one out."
After using gentle persuasion, Karen switched to a firmer approach. This had to be carried out—it was, after all, Ren's family rule.
"Now you're pulling the 'odd one out' card? Fine, if you both think it's no big deal, I'll join in."
Anon looked at Karen in disbelief, hesitated for a long time, but ultimately agreed.
Whether it was tradition or a family rule, if joining Ren's harem required going through such an initiation, then so be it.
Thus, by the time Ren found out about this, it was already Friday evening. The date originally scheduled for Saturday was moved up to that night, and Ren...
They were brought to the large flat, and after having dinner and resting for a while, they were dragged into the bedroom by Karen and the others to be "exploited," and a welcome party for Anon was also held.
Karen's idea was correct. Although they had a good relationship, after all becoming part of Ren's Harem, Anon really didn't know how to interact with Karen and the others.
But after sleeping together, she had a profound realization. They were now no different from family, and after seeing each other's most embarrassing sides, their bond grew even deeper. Having seen each other's good, bad, and shameful moments, what reason did they have to remain distant?
And Anon finally understood why Karen and Hitori had been the first to win over Ren—it turned out that physical appeal played a very, very significant role.
Over the weekend, Ren became the best tool for them to strengthen their bonds, and Ren also went all out in his intense battles with these mischievous pink-haired girls, ultimately achieving a hard-won victory.