Ch.39 Invitation. Lunch with the Guys after a Long While

"Ugh... M-my body hurts..."

Next morning.

The fierce attack had left me so sore that I could barely move.

Looking around me, I saw four beautiful girls sleeping naked.

...Ugh, they look like they are sleeping so peacefully. And what is more, their skins are strangely shiny, which is really annoying. Meanwhile, here I am, really aching all over from everything that happened yesterday...

"...Well, there is no point in complaining, I guess."

Although Aria and Mashiron have not submitted theirs yet, they have essentially become one of my husbands...

It seems like I have accepted it now, perhaps because I have been called "wife" so many times. And it also feels like I have been corrected into thinking of them as the husbands.

...If I were a man, I probably would not have been attacked by four people at once...

Damn you, 'TSF Syndrome'. (TL: My steak is too juicy and my lobster is too buttery)

"...For now, I will go and collect the newspapers and letters."

Enduring the pain that is coursing through my body, I head towards the mailbox.

"Hmm... Mu, what is this ja? This unusually decorated, extremely special-looking letter?"

When I opened the mailbox, I found the usual newspaper, a few letters, and a strange-looking envelope.

Upon checking the sender, it read "Onset of Organization Japan Branch".

Fumu, a place I have never heard of.

Is this some kind of prank letter? Or maybe a scam...?

But even so, the decorations are remarkably elaborate.

"Hmm, well, I suppose I can find out if I look into it."

After collecting the newspapers and letters, I went back inside the house.

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While making breakfast, I opened the Western-style envelope from an unknown sender, and inside I found what appeared to be a letter and some documents for a return letter.

Fumu, let me see.

「To Ouka Mahiro-sama. I apologize for this sudden letter. I am writing to inform you that you, Ouka Mahiro-sama, who has developed TSF Syndrome, have been confirmed as a member of O3 (Onset of Organization). We would like to invite you to our social gathering on April 24th. Of course, participation is not mandatory, so please feel free to attend or not. The social gathering is held once a month and is very popular among those who have developed the condition, so everyone tries to attend as much as possible. It is not a formal gathering, and it is a place for people in similar situations to vent their frustrations and exchange information, and we also provide delicious food, so please feel free to join us if you wish. There should be another piece of paper inside the envelope, so please fill in whether you will be attending or not on it and mail it today. Ouka Mahiro-sama We look forward to your participation.」

"I see..."

So, the sender of this letter is the management of an organization whose members are exclusively those who have contracted the disease?

So, a Japanese branch means there are branches in other countries too, right?

"But...hohou, so there are others in the same situation as me."

I would like to meet them noja.

I am curious about how others are living their lives, and there might be some who are in a similar situation to mine.

Moreover, if you consider that it also serves as a complaining session, then 'tis possible that some people like me might be there.

Actually, if I can go alone, it might be quite a good idea.

These days, at least three of us live in the house, but even I have times when I want to be alone. Or rather, I basically want to live a carefree, lazy life on my own.

I do not think I will be punished for letting loose for just one day.

"So, what are the exact date and time?"

Looking at the other piece of paper, the social gathering will be held on April 25th, just as written in the letter. The time is 7 PM, and the location is... Fumu, 'tis Tokyo. Well, that seems reasonable.

But how do I get there...? Oh, I see. They will come pick me up.

On top of that, there is also an after party, so they have arranged individual accommodations for everyone. It seems like they have really thought of everything.

Umu. There is no reason not to go, so I guess I will go.

"Well, I suppose I will fill it out first."

I am pretty sure there is a postal box on the way to the school.

I might as well mail it there while I am at it.

Oh, that reminds me, the attire.

As for attire... Fumu, up to me, is it? It seems they have prepared dresses and suits. I guess I just need to wear one of those provided at the venue.

Got it.

"I am kind of looking forward to it."

With a smile playing on my lips, I murmured.

So, when I told them that I would be going out on Saturday and that it would be an overnight trip,

"Cheating?"

"Are you cheating?"

"Are you going to cheat?"

"...Cheating?"

"'Tis not cheating! I mean, why would it ended up cheating?!"

The four of them gave me disapproving looks and suspected I was having an affair.

Since I already have 4 husbands, I do not think infidelity is even a possibility, though!

"Then why are you going on an overnight trip?"

"Umu. Apparently, there is an organization that only people who have developed the disease belong to, and they have something called a social gathering. It sounds kind of interesting, so I thought I would give it a try ja."

"Wow, so there's an organization like that. Well, I guess it's a good idea. People who have the disease aren't usually close by, and just being able to talk to someone in the same situation would probably make you feel much better."

"That is right, that is right! That is why I am thinking of going and complaining too! Besides, I also want to meet other people who have contracted the disease."

"...I often hear stories about people struggling with 'TSF Syndrome.' It's stressful, living a different life. That's why, such place is necessary. I think, Mahiron should come and vent her frustrations."

"Well ja, you guys are surprisingly tolerant. I fully expected you would say something like, 'You can't go!'"

After all, they are all eccentric characters.

Besides, they seem to like me a lot, so it would not be surprising if they thought that.

Especially Mizuki.

"We're not that much of a monster."

"Yeah, I'm sure Mahiro-kun wants to spread your wings too, right?"

"Well, I suppose so."

Having husbands is not bad at all, but there are still times when I want to spend time alone.

'Tis not that I think these girls are a nuisance or anything.

"Is Mizuki alright? I have a feeling you might object, though..."

"That's so unfair, Mahiro-chan!"

"Well, you really like me, do you not?"

"That's true! But in return, I'll dote on Mashiro-san while Mahiro-chan is away!"

"......!?"

Mizuki's outrageous statement caused Mashiron to turn around abruptly, looking unusually shocked.

This girl... so Mashiron is within her range of interest after all!

"Mashiron, I am telling you for your own good, you should take refuge at your parents' house that day."

"......I know what happened yesterday. That's why, I'm running away."

"Oh no! It's okay! I'll love you gently, yet intensely!"

"...I refuse! I'm fine doing, not fine to have it done to me! So, I'm going to attack Mahiron!"

"What utter nonsense?!"

Wait, why am I being attacked?!

Something seems off, does it not?!

"Ugh... Mashiro-san seemed like she'd be fun to dote on too..."

"...No way. If anyone's going to attack someone, it should be done to Mahiron. Not me."

"No, I have not given permission for that, okay!"

"So that means... Mahiro-kun wants it done by force!"

"What are you talking about noja, Aria?!"

How is that the conclusion?!

So, among these girls, the equation "I = masochist" is established, huh!? Is that it!? If so, that is pretty awful noja!

I am so offended!

"Let me tell you, I am not a masochist or anything. I am perfectly normal noja. Rather, you all are the abnormal ones, you sadistic husbands!"

""""Who was it that said, 'More...more, please...'?""""

"T-that is not true! I mean, Miho made me say that! I, I did not say it because I wanted to!"

"...Considering that, you were a little excited."

"I was not!"

Damn, Mashiron is really coming on strong!

"...Honestly, you guys are just too beastly...Considering your original genders, should it not be the other way around?"

"Even if a herbivore says that, it's hard to believe."

"Mahiro-chan is the rabbit, and we're just the wolves."

"Carnivores are stronger, right!"

"...Thank you for the meal."

"......I wonder why I like you guys so much..."

""""Ohhh~, I'm so flustered!""""

"......Siiigh."

This might be the biggest mystery of my life...

I wonder why I am so infatuated with these lot.

Fuumu... people are truly unpredictable.

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"Ugh, damn it... my body still hurts..."

Lunch break.

After finishing breakfast, the five of us went to school as usual and somehow made it to lunchtime without any incidents.

However, my body is still in tatters.

Therefore, as soon as lunchtime began, I slumped over my desk.

"Hey, are you okay, Mahiro?"

"What's wrong, Mahiro-san? You look so exhausted."

"Oh, just the two of you... Well, you see, a lot happened yesterday..."

"What kind of things happened?"

"...A lot ja."

I do not know why, but just talking to Kengo and Yuya makes me feel so at ease...

Is that it? Is it because there is no violence?

Male friendship really is a wonderful thing ja...

I finally understand what Kengo meant when he said, "It's more fun and relaxing to just mess around with my male friends."

"...Hey, since we are here, should the three of us have a meal together?"

"It's fine with us, but I bet your husbands wouldn't approve, right?"

"I do not care! Even I want to have lunch with my male friends once in a while noja!"

"So your life is really that difficult."

"...Well, anyway ja, I will go talk to them."

"Ah, well, good luck."

With Kengo's encouragement, I told Miho, Mizuki, and Aria that I would be having lunch with Kengo and Yuya today.

"Sure, go ahead."

"It's okay."

"Take care!"

Permission was granted without any problems.

"I-is that alright?"

I am kind of taken aback that permission was granted so easily...

"Well, you used to be a man. Also, you're more masculine in personality, so of course you'd want to eat meals with your male friends."

"That's right. If we're too sticky, the heat will cool down quickly."

"Yeah, yeah. It's a preventative measure to avoid getting bored in the relationship!"

"O-okay, in that case I will do that. See you then."

Muu, I cannot shake the feeling that there is something fishy going on... but I will accept their kindness for now.

(((Let's have our next meeting with the four of us now)))

Shiver!

W-what was that ja? I just got chills down my spine noja...

T-'tis just my imagination, right? Umu, 'tis just my imagination.

"Ah, eating a meal with male friends is somehow... relaxing..."

"Just how crazy is your daily life?"

"......Well, a little bit."

"Your eyes look so far away, I've never seen you like that before."

"……Haha."

We were eating a meal on the rooftop, the three of us.

Last year, the three of us used to eat our meals on the rooftop like this, but as soon as I got married, I started eating with the girls instead...

I felt a little sorry about it.

"So, how's married life going for you? Isn't it tough having three husbands?"

"...Not three people. There are four now ja."

"...Wait, don't tell me, Mahiro-san, it's increasing?"

"Umu... Yesterday, you see."

"You're kidding me. How many flags have you raised?"

"...I cannot even imagine that."

Mashiron is always expressionless, so 'tis hard to tell if she has feelings for me.

I honestly did not notice it.

She was confessing her love in Slovakian or Moroccan, you know? There is no way I would understand.

"By the way, who was that fourth person?"

"Student Council President"

""Uwaa...""

"Do not pull away."

The two were completely taken aback the moment they found out the fourth person was the student council president.

Why ja?

"So you married that student council president too?"

"I can't believe it. She was someone who had no interest in other people and was called the 'Ice Doll Princess'."

"What kind of nickname is that? It sounds like something out of a romcom or an eroge."

Are those actually exist in real life?

"You know, that student council president is always expressionless, right? And it's really hard to have a conversation with her, and even when you do, she's super curt, so that's why she's called that."

"Also, although she's short, she's still considered a beautiful girl. It seems she's received quite a few confessions, but... she's been rejecting them every single time."

"Hou, so Mashiron was popular, huh?"

Indeed, Mashiron is cute.

'Tis not surprising that she is popular.

...Although, she is like that on the inside.

"Mashiron? Were you close with that person?"

"Yes. I helped her last year when she had collapsed from exhaustion. We have been friends ever since ja."

"In these times, passing out on the floor? Why on earth?"

"That girl is kind of clumsy, you know. Well, she forgot her wallet. So I treated her to a meal, and we became friends."

Well, to be precise, it took a little more time before we became as close as we are now.

"The student council president who collapsed from exhaustion is one thing, but Mahiro treating a complete stranger to a meal is another, isn't it?"

"You certainly lives up to your reputation as a kind-hearted person."

"Well, if you found a girl lying face down in the school hallway, you would normally help her, right?"

""Yes, I'll help her.""

"See?"

So, that is not a matter of me being kind-hearted or anything like that.

"I mean, what would have to happen for it to lead to marriage?"

"......I was held down and then deep-kissed."

""Huh?""

"So yesterday, when it looked like she was going to find out I was married, I was running around trying to get away, when I was pushed down onto the sofa. And to make matters worse, she held my arms down... And then Mizuki showed up too. After a series of twists and turns, I was given a deep kiss."

""Why!?""

"She did it to me twice."

""Twice!?""

"Umu, twice..."

"That was pretty awful..." I said, my eyes distant, and the two of them looked at me with pity.

"I see... How should I put it... That person is strong."

"'Tis all about individuality, you see... So, Mizuki was carrying a marriage registration form and quickly filled in her section, then forced me to fill out mine, and I made a slip of the tongue, so I tried to run away... Well, I ran into Miho and Aria who were waiting outside the student council room, and Mashiron caught me the moment I stopped in my tracks... After that, at my house, you see. All four of them... attacked me."

""Uwaa...""

"Thanks to that, my whole body aches terribly... I honestly thought I was going to die, seriously."

"Well... you could die from that."

"It's a rather graphic story, but I can certainly see why you'd want to have a meal with us."

"Right...? I mean, just thinking about this already, I wonder if I'll have to endure that attack again in the future... I really hope I don't die from pleasure."

I had a friend in middle school who used to fantasize about girls being cute, kind, and not too aggressive in that area... I want to say this to him.

When it comes to someone they like, women become completely aggressive.

"...There are people out there who say they want to develop 'TSF syndrome' to become a beautiful girl and then have sex with multiple beautiful girls...but judging from Mahiro's situation, it's more like shortening their own lifespan."

"That's true."

These two also seem to sympathize with me, perhaps because they know about my situation.

What you should have is male friends...

"So, I know this is a weird question, but what's it really like? A woman's body?"

"...To put it simply, I realized that the pleasures I experienced as a man were nothing compared to this."

"Is it really that bad?"

"...You will understand once you experience it yourselves. You will see how wonderful it is to have a post-nut clarity."

"Wow, that's graphic."

"Was that not something Kengo started?"

I have come to realize just how good a man's body is.

"...But you know what? This is the complete opposite of the 'lazy, self-indulgent life' that Mahiro wanted."

"You can say that again."

Where has my somewhat lazy lifestyle gone...?

"Originally, Mahiro-san was the one who played the boke role. Ever since you got married, it seems you've become the tsukkomi because of their absurdities."

"Yeah, you're right. When she was being a boke, well... it was always when a guy was involved. She'd casually start changing clothes in the classroom, or try to use the boys' restroom... it was pretty bad."

"It cannot be helped. I am not perfect yet noja. I mean, 'tis unreasonable to expect me to get used to a woman's habits in just three weeks or so, when I have lived as a man for over a decade."

"That's true."

So, there is nothing particularly wrong with me going into the men's restroom or changing clothes in the classroom. The problem is my illness.

"Well, I thought Yuya would be the first one to tie the knot among us. I never imagined Mahiro would be the one to do it."

"Personally, I thought Mahiro-san would be the first to cross the finish line. I just didn't expect it to be this fast..."

"...That is what I think most. Especially since I have four husbands..."

"Those four are strong, aren't they?"

"In this country, polygamy is not normally permitted. It's a privilege for those who have the disease."

"What a useless perk ja..."

Honestly, if I had not gotten something so stupid, I probably would not have ended up like this...

Damn you, country.

"Come on, let's change the subject and talk about something more fun!"

"That's right."

"...Well, I would like to have a men talk, just for now."

"It's kind of strange to say men talk when you're in that state."

"'Tis fine because I am a man on the inside."

"Yes, that's true... but Mahiro-san..."

"Mu, what is it ja?"

"Your underwear is showing."

"Oops, sorry. When I am with you guys, I tend to revert to my old ways. Well, anyway, I will treat Kengo, who is not popular with the ladies, at least, since Yuya is one of those guys."

"Mind your own business! I mean, guys always act silly when they're with each other!"

"Hahaha. Well, I guess I am better suited to being the boke."

"It sounds like you have days filled with plenty of things to make tsukkomi on."

"Umu. To be honest, I am not really suited to being the tsukkomi in comedic situations."

If I could, I would like to live my life as a complete boke noja.

After that, we had a pleasant lunch while chatting about trivial things.

Umu umu. There is a certain mysterious sense of security that comes from being with another man.

Having male friends who do silly things together is really great, is it not?

I was able to relax completely.

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