More than gaining a new talent, Caleb was even more pleasantly surprised to have finally found a way to quickly screen targets for talents.
He didn't need to complete intercourse; a simple kiss was enough to trigger the ability.
Because his ability was first awakened under duress, his understanding had been stuck in a misconception. There were many ways to exchange bodily fluids, and kissing was infinitely faster and easier than full penetration.
Although complete replication still required deep penetration, he could now filter potential targets through a simple exchange of fluids first. If the other person had no talent, he wouldn't waste any more time.
The Cuckold-Bait template certainly made it easy to charm girls. Put another way, the initial favorability was probably around 80 points; otherwise, they wouldn't confess. However, getting to first base (or rather, home base) required a favorability of at least 90, if not 100.
Raising those final ten points took at least a week, and during that time, Caleb couldn't pursue other girls. Successfully seducing a girl only to discover she had no talent meant a week or more of wasted effort. Even for the anime heroines like the Yukina trio, they wouldn't have actively forced Caleb if not for their goal of increasing their own strength.
This was the second reason why Caleb hadn't acquired new talents since awakening his ability. With Reina and the others constantly dragging him off to boost their strength, he had no time to focus on something with an uncertain outcome.
Although the Disguise talent seemed useless, Caleb generously declared all past debts forgiven, given that Yuki Shinohara had helped him understand the correct way to use his ability.
If Yuki Shinohara hadn't had a talent, Caleb might never have broken out of his misconception.
Caleb was in high spirits, and Yuki Shinohara wasn't doing too badly either. Her first experience wasn't entirely pleasant, but it was bearable, and she had at least reached climax. Moreover, the misfortune had turned into a blessing, allowing her to get up close and personal with her crushes.
"Yuki, just join us from now on."
Ruri Kurumizaka , while playfully fondling Yuki Shinohara's delicate breasts, coaxed her. "You can gain not only physical satisfaction but also spiritual satisfaction."
Yuki Shinohara looked at her confusedly, not fully grasping the meaning.
"Ruri means joining our parties! That way you can rub up against us, and afterward, Uesugi can fill you up—two birds with one stone!"
With Reina Hamada's clarification, Yuki Shinohara finally understood. She recalled the four-way free-for-all earlier. When Caleb was engaging one girl, the other two weren't idle, whispering and kissing, their long, beautiful legs tangled up and rubbing against each other, even performing oral acts on each other...
Little Yuki, whose lips were still swollen, started drooling again.
She had been tempted long ago, but she still put on a reluctant facade. "I… I don't want to be separated from you guys…"
"Hehe, if you agree, you won't have to be separated!"
Yuki Shinohara subconsciously glanced at Caleb. Seeing that he wasn't looking their way, she quickly nodded.
In reality, Caleb had seen her entire performance but couldn't be bothered to call her out.
Not an anime heroine, he thought. They're just too thin-skinned. What's the big deal?
It's just being penetrated by a guy she beat up not long ago, and will be penetrated by again in the future.
It's just spending her life cross-dressing, claiming to only like girls, but from now on, only being a conquest for Caleb...
The more he thought about it, the happier Caleb became. "Little Caleb" also bobbed up and down, expressing its excitement.
So, right in front of Yuki Shinohara, he initiated another round of sex. Little Yuki watched, drooling with envy and jealousy, but being too injured to participate, she could only watch.
After cleaning up the messy battlefield, Caleb opened the window for ventilation. Looking at the fiery sunset, he realized that it was already evening.
"Reina, what are your plans for later?"
Caleb turned back to the four newly dressed beautiful girls. "Let me be clear, I can't let you stay the night. My family will be home soon."
"Aww~"
Ruri Kurumizaka was the most rebellious. The more Caleb insisted, the more she wanted to stay.
"It's fine if we stay over! Just tell them we're having a study group."
"A study group? Are you serious?"
Caleb's face darkened. Ruri Kurumizaka had the worst grades among them, constantly hovering around the passing mark.
"Besides… did you even bring any books?"
Ruri Kurumizaka was momentarily stumped. They hadn't brought books, or even backpacks.
Their sole purpose today was to party and pull Yuki Shinohara into the fold. The goal was perfectly achieved, but being kicked out right after sex felt slightly unsatisfying.
Kicking people out right after sex was certainly a little scummy…
But compared to being discovered by the Takamine sisters hosting an orgy at home, being a little scummy was acceptable.
The Takamine sisters currently had a one-star difficulty rating for conquest. Caleb didn't want to complicate things for himself. If not for the life-threatening danger posed by the Cuckold-Bait template, he would have already seduced them; Reina and the others wouldn't have had a chance.
"Alright, Ruri, stop messing around. Didn't we already agree to go to Yukina's place tonight?"
Reina Hamada gave Ruri a meaningful look, and Ruri finally quieted down. Caleb pretended not to notice. He had long realized the three had secrets, and if they weren't willing to share, he wasn't going to pry.
Not long after the four girls left, the front door opened again.
A pink-haired, big-breasted beauty with a slender waist and long legs pushed the door open.
"I'm home."
"Welcome home, Ayame-nee."
Caleb reached out to take the gym bag from Ayame Takamine (formerly高岭彩芽). "Has Yuri-nee not returned yet?"
"Little Yuri? She went to the supermarket to buy ingredients for dinner."
"I see. How was your swimming practice today, Ayame-nee?"
"It was alright. Ugh… my shoulders are really sore, Kazu. Can you give me a massage?"
Ayame Takamine took off her jacket and collapsed onto the sofa. "Why does this sofa smell weird?"
Caleb's mouth twitched. Some fluids had inevitably soaked in and couldn't be completely scrubbed out. He decided that less said was better, so he pretended not to hear. He put down the bag, obediently straddled Ayame Takamine's back, and began massaging her firmly.
While massaging, Caleb pondered his situation.
The parents of the original Caleb were always working overseas, with a very good income. Since the third grade of elementary school, Caleb had been living with the Takamine family, or more accurately, being fostered by them. Compared to his almost non-existent parents, the Takamine family were his true relatives.
Kasumi Takamine was the head of the household, a widow. She was nearly forty but showed no signs of aging, her figure becoming more attractive and voluptuous.
Ayame Takamine and Yuri Takamine were Kasumi Takamine's daughters. They were a year apart, with Ayame being the older sister and Yuri the younger. Yuri Takamine was three months older than Caleb, so he was granted the subordinate position in the family.
Caleb vaguely remembered there was another small boy who wanted to be fostered by the Takamine family at the time. Kasumi Takamine was initially hesitant, considering taking them both in… but Caleb's parents offered significantly more money, and in the end, only Caleb remained.