I started thinking about the consequences again, and this time, I let my thoughts run a little deeper instead of just brushing past them.
For some reason, a bunch of different possibilities started forming in my head, like I was trying to simulate outcomes before actually committing to anything. It wasn't even intentional. It just happened.
If I went with the Sex Friends option, it probably wouldn't shake things up too much in a serious way.
At least, that was my first impression.
If I had to break it down, it would mostly affect how our relationship progresses moving forward. It would lean more toward the physical side of things rather than emotional attachment. Something casual or something without too many complications. Or at least, that was the idea.
On the other hand, choosing Lovers felt like stepping into something way more serious.
That wasn't just a label. That meant commitment. Actual commitment.
And yeah, that kind of thing would definitely have an impact on my ability to pursue other women later on. I mean, it would be pretty weird if I tried to juggle multiple relationships while officially being tied to one person. Not impossible, but definitely messy.
It sounded a bit scummy when I laid it out like that in my head, but I wasn't going to pretend I wasn't thinking it. I was just trying to use the system as efficiently as possible.
And honestly, what's wrong with wanting a harem anyway? If we're being real here, harem endings are usually the best outcome. No one loses, everyone wins. At least, that's how I liked to justify it.
Still, all of this was just me guessing.
But the way everything lined up, it felt a little too accurate. Like I wasn't just guessing, but actually predicting something that was already set in motion.
So the question was still there.
What should I do?
Should I go with the SEX FRIEND option?
I paused for a moment, then let out a quiet breath.
There was no point overthinking this part forever. If I stayed stuck here, I'd just end up wasting time and missing whatever came next.
For now, it was better to pick something that felt safe. Something that wouldn't immediately lock me out of other options.
"Do you want to have sex?" I asked her.
Just straight to the point. Real subtle, I know.
The moment the words left my mouth, the interface reacted instantly, like it had been waiting for that exact trigger.
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Choose a QUEST that will determine Clara's NEW STATUS.
You chose...
STATUS: Sex friends
Reward: +10 COMMUNICATION, +10♥︎ every time you have sex, +20♥︎ every creampie.
Additional rewards: You no longer need to push her LUST to 100♥︎ just to initiate sex. As long as her MOOD reaches 50♥︎, you can ask her anytime. Also, the PREFERENCES feature has been unlocked in her interface. Once you discover her PREFERENCES, they will be displayed. Each woman may have one or two PREFERENCES, sometimes more. Every PREFERENCE you unlock grants you ♥︎ depending on how difficult it was to figure out.
Consequences: Because you chose SEX FRIENDS, most QUESTS involving her will revolve around sex and discovering her kinks. Additionally, her AFFECTION toward you will decrease if you fail to satisfy her during sex.
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Clara
Affection: 60♥︎
Mood: 60♥︎
Lust: 100♥︎
Status: Sex Friends
Preferences: ???
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NEW QUEST
Have sex with Clara and make her orgasm at least 1 time
Reward: +5♥︎ AFFECTION
Requirement: 50 S-SKILL
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Everything was laid out clearly in front of me now.
Just straight-up information.
Honestly, the consequences weren't as bad as I thought they'd be. I mean, yeah, everything revolved around sex now, but that was kind of expected given the status I chose.
Still, it didn't mean I was locked into it forever.
I could change her STATUS later once her AFFECTION increased enough. So this wasn't some irreversible decision. More like a temporary route with room to adjust later.
Even so, I couldn't help but think about the alternative.
What if I had chosen Lovers instead?
Almost like it was reading my thoughts, the system suddenly updated again.
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Choose a QUEST that will determine Clara's NEW STATUS.
If you chose...
STATUS: Lovers
Reward: +40 COMMUNICATION, +10♥︎ every time you kiss, +10♥︎ every time you go on dates
Additional reward: As LOVERS, her AFFECTION increases twice as fast whenever you complete her QUESTS.
Consequences: Choosing LOVERS will limit your ability to increase AFFECTION with other women connected to her, such as Verra and Reina. Some opportunities with them may become unavailable. This can still change if her STATUS is altered later. Additionally, having sex with her will not provide any rewards.
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I stared at it for a moment.
For some reason, the rewards for choosing LOVERS felt… underwhelming.
I mean, sure, the communication boost and faster affection gain sounded good on paper, but losing out on other opportunities? That was a pretty big trade-off.
I almost went with it earlier because it felt like the normal choice. The expected choice.
But if I hadn't stopped to think, I would've missed out on the Manager… and yeah, probably her sister too.
That would've been a huge loss.
It sounded bad when I put it that way, but I wasn't going to lie to myself.
I felt a bit relieved that I chose SEX FRIENDS.
While I was still sorting through all of that in my head, I realized I had gone completely silent.
Clara had been standing there the whole time, her face slightly red, clearly flustered.
She looked like she had been thinking hard about her answer ever since I asked the question.
Then, after a short pause that felt longer than it should have been…
She gave a small nod.
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We headed to the storage room.
I wasn't exactly sure how we ended up there, but at the same time, I wasn't about to question it. The store was already quiet, and at this hour, there were barely any customers left.
"Ah… I forgot to grab a condom," I said.
Which, honestly, was kind of stupid on my part. This was literally a convenience store. If there was one place where getting a condom was easy, it was here. I was already about to step outside to grab one, thinking it would only take a few seconds anyway.
"Just forget about that," she said, grabbing my wrist before I could move any further.
Her grip wasn't strong, but it was enough to stop me.
I looked down at her.
It was only then that I realized how much taller I actually was. I had never really paid attention before, but yeah, I was at least a head taller than her.
"Um… I don't really know how to do it… since it's my first time… so, would you be willing to take the lead?" she asked.
I swallowed.
My heart was pounding like crazy, way harder than anything I had felt before. It wasn't just fast, it felt heavy, like every beat was louder than the last.
I slowly lowered myself in front of her, kneeling down as my hands moved toward her waist. I reached for her belt and started unbuckling it, trying to keep my movements steady.
The click of the belt coming undone sounded oddly satisfying. I had heard that sound so many times before, but now it hit differently.
After that, I slid her pants down, letting them fall away.
Then I hooked my fingers into the sides of her underwear, which has a very lacy design, and slowly pulled them down.
As I did, I saw the thin string of wetness stretching from her to the fabric.
"I-It's… kind of embarrassing when you stare at it like that," she said, clearly flustered.
She really was something else.
At that point, my cock felt like it was about to burst out of my pants. It was so hard it almost hurt, like my body was pushing me forward whether I wanted to slow down or not.
"D-Do you want me to… take yours off?" she asked.
I could have done it myself. That would have been the normal thing to do.
But she asked.
"Well… if you're offering, I'll take it," I said.
I stood up, and she lowered herself down in front of me. Her hands moved carefully as she reached for my pants, unbuckling them with a bit of hesitation.
Once they were undone, she pulled them down along with my boxer shorts.
My cock sprang out immediately.
"W-Waahh!" she let out a small surprised sound.
She leaned in slightly, looking at it more closely, like she was trying to process what she was seeing.
Then her eyes lifted to meet mine.
That alone was enough to make my cock twitch.
"I-It's… twitching… are you excited?" she asked.
"Yeah. That's because you're beautiful, Clara," I said.
That seemed to hit her harder than expected. She looked flustered, her expression softening for a moment.
I reached out and took her arm, helping her stand up again.
Then I gently guided her back until her body was resting against the wall.
"Are you sure about this?" I asked.
"Yes…" she replied quietly, looking away with a blush spreading across her face.
There wasn't any hesitation left in her voice now.
So I stepped closer and pressed my cock against her vagina.
She was already really wet.
I pushed forward.
"Nnhh…~♥︎"
Her body reacted immediately, a slight wince crossing her face.
Even so, she didn't pull away.
I paused for a brief second, then nodded to myself and pushed forward again, this time with more intent.
"Nnhhaa…! Ahh…!"
She was tight. Really tight. Her body resisted, like it wasn't ready to let me in so easily.
I leaned in closer, pressing more of my weight into her as I moved my hips forward again.
"Hyaaa…~! Ahhh, it's going in… it's going innn…~"
Slowly, I felt myself sink deeper into her warmth. It was overwhelming. Tight, hot, and almost too much to process all at once.
"Nnnhaa… hhhh… ahhh, ahhhh, kuhh…~ NNnnnnnNNnn…~"
Her body clenched around me, tightening even more as I continued.
Then it happened.
"Fghhhh!?"
There was a soft popping sensation, and instantly, her hands grabbed onto my back. Her fingers dug into me as she held on tightly. Her face tensed, her brows pulling together as tears started forming in her eyes.
"Ghhh…!"
She was clearly in pain.
I glanced down and saw it. A small amount of blood where we were connected.
I had taken her virginity.
Not exactly stolen, but still… I was the one who crossed that line with her.
"Are you okay? Does it hurt a lot?" I asked.
"I-It hurts… it really hurts, but…~" she said, her voice trembling before softening slightly. "It… feels good when the pain fades a little… so… you can keep going."
Hearing that, seeing her like this, so different from how she usually carried herself, made something in me shift.
I pulled her closer, wrapping my arms around her as I started moving again.
"Nnnghh, aaah… Aaaaahhh! I-I can feel it… it's moving…~ Nnnhhh, y-your penis is moving inside my vagina… Nnnnnhhh…~♥︎"
"Does it still hurt?" I asked again.
"I-It doesn't anymore… don't worry… just keep going…~"
She didn't look like she was in pain anymore.
The sounds she made had changed. It was softer, more drawn out, almost sweet in a way.
So I listened.
I kept moving, steadily pushing into her.