Ch.14 Big Commotion at The Start of The New Semester. The Mad Scientist Drops a Bombshell

"S-seriously, are you really that Ouka?"

After the self-introductions were over, there was a short break and my new classmates came over to me.

Some of them were in the same class as me last year, so 'tis expected that that would be their concern.

"Umu, that is so ja. Did you not hear my self introduction just now?"

"But you're so different from your original form that I can't tell..."

"Tell me about it, 'who is that?!' Is my question the whole time"

"Well, my hair color is the biggest change, after all."

"""No, that's not it, okay!?"""

"Hahaha, you guys are getting along well."

"...Ah, this girl is definitely Ouka. This slightly off-kilter personality and way of speaking. It's very Ouka..."

Mu? Am I really that off?

I do not really understand.

"...So, I have a question."

"What is it ja? if there is anything I can answer, I will answer it."

"I see. Well then, I won't hesitate... You, what happened between you and Uishi-san?!"

"What do you mean noja?"

"Why are you sitting on Uishi-san's lap?!"

The others nodded in agreement with the boy who had made that question.

Ahh, talking about this, are we?

"Well, for some reason, this person just wanted to hold me ja. When I tried to refuse, she started crying, so I had no choice but to let her. Also, 'tis pretty comfortable to sit like this."

"Who cares about that part!"

Currently, as soon as it was break time, for some reason Mizuki picked me up and placed me on her lap.

Speaking of Mizuki,

"Hehehe~"

With a big smile on her face, she stroked my head.

Also, sometimes she puts her head on my head.

By the way, as I said earlier, this seating arrangement is quite comfortable.

Her thighs are plump and soft, and when I lean against her, my head sinks into her chest.

It reminds me of those cushions that ruin people.

There is not much to be embarrassed about here.

Because no matter how you look at me, I am a little girl noja.

Even though I am being held like this, I still do not feel any embarrassment. Is this what this is? Are my thoughts being pulled by my body?

Well, it is what it is.

"As you can see, this is what Mizuki wants, and I do not find it a problem."

"Hehe, it makes me really happy to hold Mahiro-chan."

"I see. Well, I do not really mind either, so all is well."

"So does that mean I can keep doing this forever?"

"No, not forever, as expected that would be..."

As I was about to say that, I thought for a moment.

If she would carry me around and lets me sit on her lap... Does that mean...

"Hey, Mizuki."

"Yes, what is it?"

"If you are letting me sit like this, does that mean when lunchtime arrives..."

"Of course I'll feed you."

Was that your intention all along?

"Seriously?"

"Seriously ♪"

"Fumu..."

For her to feed me.

In other words... Does that mean I do not need to move myself to eat!?

T-that might be nice!

I like to just laze around. I want to take it easy wherever possible. 'Tis only natural for me to think that way noja.

However, I still had to feed myself... but that is not the case now! Mizuki feeding me means I have to work less!

Furthermore, since she is the one offering it, it would be rude to refuse!

What a dream life!

Who would have thought that becoming a woman would put me in such an easy situation...!

"Okay, I will leave it to you."

"Is that okay?!"

"Umu. To be honest, I am looking forward to it."

"I understand! Then, I'll do it that way from now on!"

"Fumu."

Fu, maybe "TSF syndrome" is a good thing...

I was dreaming about my future life when,

"What on earth are you talking about!?"

Suddenly, Miho hit me on the head.

"Ouch! W-what are you doing all of a sudden noja!"

"Isn't it obvious? Aren't you relying on Mizuki a little too much?"

"Even if you say that, Mizuki is the one asking for it, you know? Is that not fine?"

"Yes, I don't mind! In fact, I want to do it!"

Hearing this, Miho flinches.

However, I cannot help but feel like she is in a bad mood.

I feel like she is angry... but what exactly is she angry about?

"...Don't tell me, Miho-san."

"Wh, what?"

After appearing to think about something for a moment, Mizuki smiles slightly and calls out to Miho.

Miho, on the other hand, gets a little wary. Why is that?

"Miho-san, do you also want to hold Mahiro?"

"What!?"

Miho was visibly taken aback even more than before by the words that came out of Mizuki's mouth.

What?

"Is that true?"

"N-no, that's not true! It's just, well... you see! You did something embarrassing, so I'm just a little angry!"

"You are just angry?"

"But this is something that Mahiro and I have agreed upon..."

"T-That's not good!"

"What exactly are you trying to say noja?"

Last year she would sometimes pick on me for strange reasons, but this year she's even worse.

I wonder why.

"If that's the case, why did you bring it up? I don't think Miho-san has anything to do with this..."

Mizuki was also troubled, and responded to Miho with reason.

To some people, this just sounds like provocation. Well, judging from the person herself, that does not seem to be the case.

"~~~~! Y-yes! I want to hold Mahiro too! You have a problem with that?"

"No, I have no complai-... Wait, What!? Seriously!?"

"Seriously!"

W-what a thing to say...!

Y-you want to hold me?

...Now that I think about it, it did feel pretty good when you held me in front of the bulletin board... It was calming, I suppose.

Mizuki's is relaxing, while Miho gives this mysterious sense of security...

Personally, 'tis hard to choose between them.

"Ara ara. So Miho-san wanted to hold Mahiro after all!"

"Y-yes! And, um, I-I also, want to try taking care of her, and stuff..."

"I see, I see..."

What do you mean, I see?

Am I in an outrageous situation right now?

... But still, I wonder.

I feel like there are subtle sparks flying between Miho and Mizuki...but it may just be my imagination noja.

"So, how about we do it this way? We take turns taking care of her each day."

"...I see. And then?"

"If you take care of her on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week, then next week your turn will be on Tuesday and Thursday."

"That's good. It's fair. If you only have two days this week, you'll have three the next week, and so on."

"That's right. If we do this, I think we can live together without fighting..."

"I have no objection."

"Well then, let's do that."

The two exchanged a firm handshake, but...

"Can I have a moment?"

"What?"

"What is it?"

"Well, you see? 'Tis certainly relaxing for me, and personally I like the idea of ​​being held by the two of you. I personally find it appealing, but... I think if you do that while we are at school, would it not be a problem when I need to go to the toilet? What do you think?"

Thinking about it, is that not true? I asked, and for some reason, both of them smiled brightly,

""Why don't we go together then?""

They said.

"Are you guys out of your mind?!"

Saying something so outrageous!

Going together... to the toilet?! Even for someone like me, that is embarrassing!

Hearing what the two of them said, the people around us began to get excited.

Of course they would ja!

"Or rather, why do you want to take care of me so much noja?!"

I asked that question impulsively.

Then, the two of them started to blush...

""Because I love you!""

They made a straightforward confession.

"………………W-WHAT DID YOU SAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaayyyyy?!"

And then I screamed.

No, of course one would scream at that!

"""Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"""

And cheers arose from the crowd.

"...Ha! W-what on earth was I doing...?!"

"I, I said it...! W-what should I do?!"

Hey, wait a minute!

What is with those reactions noja!?

They are like a girl in love has confessed her love to the guy they like!

Eh, S-seriously?

...No, no, no, no! That cannot be! Surely not!

"Hey, look, Yuya. Miho finally said it."

"That's right. Or rather, I wonder why she didn't say it until now. But as for Mahiro-san, the important thing is... Ah! Ma-Mahiro-san's face is bright red!"

"What did you say?! That insensitive bastard's face is bright red?!"

"Tomorrow could be a cataclysmic event!"

"Right! Spears will definitely rain down!"

"Hey you two! Are you insulting me?!"

To run your mouth like that!

(Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh...! W-why am I confessing in a place like this?! I was thinking that Mizuki might take her away from me, so I just blurted it out.... It's okay, right? She won't hate me or anything, right!?)

(W-what should I do?! I got carried away and ended up telling her I love her...! When Miho came in, I thought I might lose, but then I blurted it out... I-it's okay, right? I-I don't think she'd hate me for this, would she?)

So what on earth are those two thinking?

They are putting their both hands on their own cheeks as they mumble away...

Surely they did not just confess in the heat of the moment and are now embarrassed?

However, I think that this is a little early, as it is only the 14th chapter of this story.

I do not even know what I am saying, but romantic comedies are interesting because they have a certain beginning to the relationship, and unlike the online romantic comedies of today where the characters fall in love at first sight, or because they were saved, this is... how should I put it... not right, is this not?

Wait a minute. What am I really talking about noja?

Is that it? Is my mind confused by the sudden confession? I'm sure that is the case. Umu.

"S-so, Mahiro, um... which one will you choose?!"

"What!? I-is that it!? A-as my lover, you mean?!"

"Exactly! Which one would you choose?"

"N-no, if you suddenly say something like that, well... Think about it ja. The new semester starts today, so if you confessed to me on the first day, I would be in trouble. I have never had experience before, so I would not be able to answer right away. As for Mizuki, I only met her recently, so I do not know how to respond noja. Plus, I am a girl now, so I cannot help but wonder what would people think about a relationship between two girls. I mean, would you not hate the idea of ​​a relationship with me, a woman?"

"Wow! Mahiro, who usually says that even talking is a hassle, managed to say that much without even taking a breath!?"

"Things like that happen. I'm surprised too."

That just shows how confused I am!

"Well, I don't mind, you know..."

"I have no problem either."

"Well, it surely is a problem for Mizuki, is it not? You are a company president's daughter, right?"

"Yes, but there's no problem. My brother is going to take over the family business after all!"

You have an older brother!?

"So I have a lot of freedom, like who I love, for example."

"Well, I can marry either a man or a woman, so in a sense 'tis not a problem, but..."

I see, so that is what it meant.

Even if you were lovers, one day you could become a same-sex couple, and you could even get married.

...But despite that, I feel like there is a different intention behind it.

Beeo, beep!

"Phone?"

At this point, my smartphone rings.

It seems to be a phone call... who could it be?

"M-my apologies! I have to take a call!"

""Ahhh!""

I said as I ran out into the hallway.

I heard a disappointed voice behind me, but... I cannot do it! 'Tis beyond my brain's capacity!

"Hello?"

『Heya, how are you, Mahiro-san?』

"Is that voice... Kami?"

『That's right. Sorry, you should be at school right now, right?』

"Well, honestly, you were a big help..."

『Hmm? What's wrong? You seem tired...』

"...Well, right at the start of the new semester, two girls confessed their feelings to me..."

『Hohou, not a playboy, but a playgirl. Mahiro-kun can't be left out in the corner either!』

"You find this amusing, do you not!?"

Damn it, do everyone around me think this is amusing!?

"So, what is it ja? Did something happen?"

『Well, actually, there was something I forgot to tell you about 'TSF Syndrome'.』

"You forgot to tell me something?"

『That's right. Well, you see, people who develop 'TSF Syndrome' are, how should I put it... good-looking, aren't they?』

"That they are."

Does this have something to do with that?

『Well, I forgot to mention that there was a riot for a certain reason. I forgot to mention the law that was in place.』

"Riot? What happened?"

『The situation you're experiencing right now.』

"...I do not want to believe it to be the case, but you are not going to say that someone was so popular that a riot broke out, are you?"

『That's exactly it. In the past, a certain person in this country developed TSF syndrome, and at the time, that person was very popular. There was an incident about who would marry that person.』

Why has that happened in the past?

Indeed, those who develop "TSF Syndrome" are, without exception, good-looking.

'Tis no wonder they would be popular.

But... then an incident occurred... what on earth happened?

『By the way, this incident was quite big, but the government strictly restricted the reporting. It didn't come to light.』

"Is that why I do not know?"

『That's right. Now, onto the main topic. Those who have developed 'TSF Syndrome' are extremely valuable samples, and should be protected by the country.』

"Samples... you only think of us as research subjects, I suppose."

『Well, that's how it is. But we can't kill a sample like that, right? So I thought about it. How to prevent an incident like this from happening again, and how to give them a stable life without having to be protected.』

Even though the government is providing financial support, how can they ensure a stable life?

There is something strange about the way this country thinks noja.

"...What is that ja?"

『Polygamy.』

"……………………Ha?"

I could not help but be flabbergasted at the outrageous method.

Eh, what did she just say...?

『I said polygamy. If everyone shares equally, there won't be any incidents. There won't be any fighting over things. That will solve everything. Also, if multiple people work and donate money to those affected, they'll never go hungry, right?』

"What are you saying noja?! Do not say something so out of the blue!"

『I told you so, didn't I? I forgot to tell you. In the first place, I thought that such a situation would never happen. Me too. But it actually did happen. Right?』

"Kuh..."

Indeed, I am currently in a similar situation to that person.

But...but still ja.

"For something that only happens in anime or manga..."

『In the first place, isn't it too late now when there is a disease like 'TSF Syndrome' that sounds like something from anime or manga?』

Certainly.

『Well, isn't that fine? This will solve everything, right? I mean, it's polygamy, you know? Polygamy. Basically a harem.』

"A girl! I am a girl now! I do not think you can call it a harem!"

『So, a reverse harem?』

"...That does not sound very pleasant either."

When I thought about it, it did not feel very good.

I used to say that it does not matter which gender it is when it comes to love, but surprisingly, it seems that is no longer the case for me ja.

『Then why not have a yuri harem?』

"Just how badly do you want to call it a harem noja!?"

『I mean, isn't that a good thing? A yuri harem. Multiple girls have feelings for one girl. Don't you think that's great?』

"That is! …………"

I put it into my mind.

…………………………No, mayhaps 'tis not so bad?

『Oh, is it a harem after all?』

"...Shut it."

『Don't worry about it. To be honest, the people I've worked with so far have had a lot of experience, but in the end they've always ended up with a fixed lover, which is boring.』

"Did you just say boring?!"

『I can't be help it, I want to have fun』

"'Tis not the time to have fun noja!"

I can really sense the fun she is having on the other end of the phone.

This person must be a mad scientist or something after all.

『Well, with all that being said, if you have even the slightest romantic feelings for those two, you should take advantage of this system. By the way, you're now of marriageable age, since you're 16 now.』

"O-oi, what did you just--"

『Well then, I have to get back to my research soon. Good luck. Adios! See you again!』

"O-oi Kami?! Kami?! S-she cut me off...!"

What an incredible bombshell she dropped noja...

All she did was just giving me more to worry about, though.

Damn, I just wanted to live a normal, lazy life, so why did it end up like this...?

Damn it all!

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