Ch.74 Lili-san Has Arrived

Ruru-san is sticking close to me

"Phew..."

"Ruru-san, loosen up a bit."

"Hishaa!"

"Don't act like a cat."

Well, it's true that being possessive is like a cat, Ruru-san is.

But I was called "Stray Cat Haru-chan" By my chat, so we have the same attributes, maybe?

The only way to calm her down is to just let her do what she wants.

But right now, that seems a bit difficult.

Because.

"E-eeto... if today does not suit you, please let me know the date..."

"Please don't worry about Ruru...she's just jealous."

"I'm not jealous!"

"Ruru, it's a bit rude to do this when it's your first time meeting her, isn't it...?"

No, it's just jealousy... Emi-san is right, you know?

"Lili-san... is it okay to call you that?"

The earnest Kushima-san subtly put the conversation back on track.

I like Kushima-san because she always helps me out when the other two try to dote on me too much.

"Yes. Due to certain circumstances, I would prefer to be called by that nickname."

"...Excuse my rudeness, but you introduced yourself as Lily in that stream" (TL : it's Lili and Lily, they're 2 completely different names)

"Oh, is that it?"

Lili-san, who finally came today, is using a translator properly, unlike last time, so she is able to communicate with everyone.

...I was the one who translated it last time, so it might feel a little lonely now.

"Haru-sama was"

"yes?"

"Haru-sama was the first one to call me that."

"Haa..."

Come to think of it, she said Lily or something at first.

Maybe I got carried away because I got used to calling Ruru-san?

"Should call you Lily-san from now-"

"Please call me Lili, Haru-sama."

"Ah, okay."

Even though her name was mistaken, Lili-san keeps insisting on being called that.

This girl is also strange, huh.

"Ahem. So, about her... About Lili-san."

As usual, Kushima-san takes charge because it seems like nothing will get done if Ruru-san and Lili-san are left alone.

Your neatly trimmed ponytail looks great today too.

"My superior called me... They wanted to thank you, Haru-san."

"No, like I said, I don't really-."

"That's not the point."

"Yea I guess so."

"My position is what it is... so even if we put our feelings aside, we have no choice but to do it."

"... The fact that they can't even reveal their real name to Haru means they're a famous person... Ah, no, is that okay?"

"I want to have a casual conversation with my friends, so it is fine to just be yourself, Cresce-"

"AHH! It's true that my name is Crescent if you just write it in your language! But this is Japan and you're currently using Japanese output, so just call me Mikazuki!!"

"Oh, I am sorry, I am sorry! Forgive my rudeness! Your name is Emi Mikazuki-sama!"

"Yes! I'm Mikazuki!!"

"Mikazuki-sama!!"

"Yes! It's Mikazuki-sama!!"

"?"

"What's wrong with Emi-chan?"

Emi-san and Lili-san suddenly acting suspicious.

Huh?

Do you both know each other?

"Y-You are Ruru Fukaya-sama, and you are Chiho Kushima-sama!"

"...Ruru-chan is fine."

"Me too, Chiho... No, Kushima is fine."

It's a little different from how normal girls get along, but I'll just let it slide since it seems like there's something going on with Lili-san.

"I'm...um, Kushima-san."

"She's... I won't go into details, but she's a special collaborator."

"Then, my name-."

"Your real name is Harumi Soya... is that correct?"

"Oh, yes. It's easy if you already know."

Lili-san glances at me while brushing her long silver hair back.

...Ah, this reaction.

I guess she felt awkward when she found out that I was a man inside.

But it's nice and easy if she already knew I was a man.

Regardless of the last stream, when we're this close... you know, from my perspective I can see a lot of things and it's a bit of a problem.

It's a problem because when people think of me as a girl, they let their guard down... Though, Ruru-san knows who I am, yet she still barges in naked .

"... Why did you tell her?"

"Hii?!"

"About Haru-chan."

"R-Ruruー"

"Hey, why?"

"Ruru-san, Stay."

"...I'm not Emi-chan."

It sounds like Ruru-san is about to get distracted again.

You, isn't your possessiveness quite strong?

"...I received this request from the Japanese association."

"Association..."

"...I also heard about it partway through. Apparently she's going to tell Haru this, but her level is incredibly high."

"I am around level 25. I have been exploring the dungeon since they first appeared."

Hou~.

Come to think of it, the dungeon first popped up 10 years ago... so how old was this girl at that time?

That's a pretty Spartan family.

"... So between you and Haru-chan, which one is...Ah"

"No, I am aware of that matter, so it is fine."

"... You know that far...yeah, I see."

Ruru-san's hands are resting on my head...I'm sure her breasts are on it too but I can't feel them...Ruru-san seems to be gradually calming down, probably because I'm pressing against her and rubbing my head to soothe her.

This is a technique that comes from knowing that if I close my eyes and let them pat my head, they will usually calm down.

Right now I feel like a cat with a collar and bell.

"So precio-! ...Ahem."

"Are you feeling okay now?"

"Eh, yes..."

She screamed and staggered for a moment again, so I think it would be better for her to sit down.

This girl screams every time she's about to faint...I wonder why.

But today Lili-san is wearing a long dress, so it looks like it's difficult for her to sit down.

With her silver hair and white and silver dress, she's all white.

"... So, this is something Haru-chan needs."

"That seems to be the case."

"Yes. She's heading to the next dungeon - the 500th floor, a place that would normally take a month or two to prepare for with materials and personnel adjustments. On top of that, there's a deadline, a maximum number of people, and even... that, No, No Name-sama..."

"Bufu... I'm sorry, I just..."

"Of course you'll laugh when you say No Name-sama out loud."

"No name... Ah, that phenomenon..."

I'm sure the people who commented never thought that joke would become its official name.

That name feels very modern.

But it has a better ring to it than Curse-sama.

"...Depending on its mood, any number of unforeseen circumstances could occur. That's why they asked for her cooperation, as she's one of the most powerful person in the world."

"This whole Haru thing has been attracting attention, not just in Japan but overseas as well."

"It was only for a moment, but last week's stream ranked among the top in the world in terms of concurrent viewers..."

"Eh, there's that much people watching me?"

"Yes. I think it's on this site..."

The title of the stream, which appears to have been rewritten by Curse-sama, or rather No Name-sama, shines brightly in a ranking that is dominated by English titles.

It feels kind of strange.

"Hae~"

"Ugh..."

"So precious..."

"It seems like there are more Emi-chans now."

"S-seems like it..."

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"But why going so far for me?"

"From now until the capture is complete, my superiors have requested that she would be present to guard you, in case No name... Sama does anything."

"...Lili-chan, from now on..."

"That's true! there's only three weeks from now until the dungeon exploration are over! It's better to do it from the beginning than to be found out and make things awkward! I think it's a wise decision!!"

"Emi-san, you're too noisy."

Kushima-san managed to pull away Ruru-san, who was still growling, but she is still wary of Lili-san.

Oh, this is like the house cat that's jealous of the new cat.

That means, we're all cats.

"But to act as a bodyguard is"

"...Do you not need it...?"

"Well, I don't want to cause any trouble for Lili-san."

In fact, it would be a problem if the number of girls increased any further.

Mainly in the sense of doting on me.

Even though these girls know I was a man, they still don't mind pressing their chests against me or letting me sit on them...

Is this what young people are like these days...?

Are you all sexually uninhibited...?

"You saved my life. Is it strange to give up three weeks for you?"

"No, Lili-san, in terms of level."

"To me, that Over Cerberus was like my pet... Even if I was starving, I could not attack. But if I wanted to escape, I had to attack, and on the other hand, there was a limit to the amount of water and food I could keep while hiding."

Ah, she did say it looked like her pet dog.

"And we're also benefitting from that, Haru. Well... you see... it seems she has a lot of... connections."

"Right, I also heard from my superior. Apparently, it would be a great help if they could send personnel from her country's security company."

Emi-san seemed to be pressing on, and then Kushima-san seemed to have remembered something.

"I was originally in Japan for a certain business, so I explained to the Dungeon Association that I could use the personnel and materials I had for this purpose..."

"Hoe~"

"So preci-... ahem."

"...At the very least. They'd like to ask for her help until Haru has completed her quest for the 500th floor. That's what the higher-ups have decided."

"I see. I'm still not convinced, but if Emi-san and the others say so."

I honestly don't think all these aren't necessary.

But I've caused a lot of trouble to a lot of people because of me, so I'm starting to think that it's not okay for me to get Lili-san's help.

I caused her some trouble with that stream afterall.

Well, I was the one who saved her, but the thing that made us dive into the bottomless pit afterwards was No Name-sama who is possessing me.

"Haru-sama"

"But afterall, I don't... What is it Lili-san?"

"I brought this from my home country. this is my family's wine."

"Eh"

"If you would like, the person waiting in front of the room has about eight more selections."

Wine.

Alcohol.

An alcoholic drink.

"Umm, Lili-san...Haru-san has the body of a six-year-old, medically speaking."

"Oh, in my country, parents encourage families to drink it to some extent. Of course, the amount is small."

That's right, my body is the same race as this girl's.

I have a higher tolerance for alcohol than most people.

"But, Haru is still..."

"Well, I guess there's nothing we can do if you go that far, Lili-san. If it's necessary, as Emi-san and Kushima-san said, please let me know, Lili-san. Also, can I see the label, Lili-san?"

"Understood♥"

Kushima-san and Emi-san were desperately trying to stop me, so I decided to resolutely change the flow.

If you look at the label... This is 15 years old or something, right?

With a gift like this, there's no choice but to ask them to stay for a limited time.

You see, it's a troublesome dungeon, right?

It's okay to have temporary members, right?

"...Haru-chan..."

"Ruru-san, adults can't survive without alcohol."

"But Haru-san, you're a child now."

"The stress of a man becoming a woman is enormous."

"No, Haru, you said you're fine the other da-"

"Now that I thought about it carefully, I wasn't really okay."

"Haru-sama? Would you like this glass too?"

"It would be rude to refuse a glass when you offer it to me."

Lili-san = alcohol.

Alcohol = Lili-san.

I have to get this girl to stay no matter what and drink all the wine she brought.

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