Ch.41 Into the Venue. A Premonition that the Inside... Is a Rogue's Den

"Hohou, so this is the venue."

"Yes. I think Mahiro-san has probably seen it on TV or something."

"Umu. Actually, this is a hotel run by a family member of mine."

We drove through an underground road, and the place we arrived at is... a luxury hotel managed by the Uishi Group ja.

Moreover, 'tis famous as a hotel frequently used by foreign dignitaries and important figures from other countries.

...Well, as I had just muttered, that hotel is actually run by the family of one of my husbands.

"Family? ...Oh, now that you mention it, I heard that Mahiro-san married two women about two weeks after developing symptoms. I think one of them is the daughter of the Uishi Group. You married into wealth."

"...That I am."

Actually, that girl is the worst. Especially at night.

She is the one who is most likely to go berserk, after all...

"Anyway, let's go in quickly. I believe everyone except Mahiro-san has already entered the venue."

"Unexpected. That many people wanted to complain?"

"That's part of it, but it's also been a while since we've had a case, so it seems like they were looking forward to it."

"Mu? How did they know I am coming noja? It would not be surprising if someone like a high-ranking member of the organization knew, but..."

"We have given some basic information about the people who will be joining the gathering."

"Where has privacy gone to?"

Why are you telling people this without my permission noja?

"Basic information only includes things like name, age, current physical gender, and whether they're a working adult or a student, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem."

"...Well, that much is fine, I suppose."

If more personal information had been disclosed, it would be a significant problem, but this level of information is probably not something to worry about too much.

...Fumu. Now that I really think about it, I do not have any information that I would be embarrassed for others to see. In that case, there really is no problem.

…Hm?

"By the way, how did you know that I married the daughter of the Uishi Group?"

"Ah, that. Actually, when someone who has developed symptoms gets married, that information is passed on to us. So, we know who their spouse is."

"I see. So, you are currently aware of only two people?"

"That's right... Wait, what's the current situation? Mahiro-san, I can't believe it, but... have you increased your number of partners?"

"...Well, you know. One of them confessed to me in a pure way, and the other one... well, she gave me a deep kiss."

"The difference between the third and fourth person is insane. A deep kiss..."

"Well, she was pretty strong in many ways noja..."

Even Inogawara, who usually does not seem fazed, appears to be quite shaken by the information.

Of course she would ja.

"But that means four partners... Hehe, this newcomer has quite the interesting topic to discuss."

"Mu? What do you mean ja?"

"No, please don't worry about it. Let's go in. The theme of this gathering is 'evening party,' so you need to change into your dress."

"A theme, you say? What does that mean? Is there a theme decided each time a gathering is being held?"

"Yes, sometimes it's like a home party, and in the summer there are themed events like wearing swimsuits, and in the winter there have been things like dressing up as Santa."

"What a mess."

"That's one of the reasons it's so popular. Everyone's so handsome and beautiful."

In short, 'tis a feast for the eyes, is it not?

Even so, everyone is marinated in subculture, huh.

"Okay, we should stop chatting now."

"Oh, that is right. Well then, let us go in."

This is my first time entering a luxury hotel, but... my relatives own this hotel, so I am not too nervous.

...No, maybe 'tis because I never really cared about that kind of thing in the first place. Given my personality.

"""We've been waiting for you, Mahiro-sama!"""

"...What is this ja?"

As soon as I entered the hotel, I was greeted with beaming smiles by the hotel staff lined up in a row in the lobby.

Completely unable to understand the situation, I could not help but look puzzled.

"Hey, Inogawara. Is this about how to treat someone who has developed symptoms?"

"N-no, not at all. Normally, just a small number of employees would handle it, but Mahiro-san is the only one who has received such a warm welcome."

Fumu... so that means...

"Listen, you people. Is it safe to assume that this attitude is because... Mizuki and I are married?"

"That is correct. Mahiro-sama has married Mizuki Ojou-sama. Therefore, it is only natural for us to respect Mahiro-sama. So, if you ever need to visit us here, we will treat you with the utmost sincerity and hospitality, so please do so when the time comes."

"I-I see."

...Fumu. Now that I've married Mizuki, I'm probably considered a pretty dangerous person by companies, including those under the umbrella of the Hagoromo Azusa Group, aren't I?

"...I have a question for you."

"Anything."

"Uhh, well, let me see... Is Mizuki respected by the entire group?"

"That is right. The young lady is kind to everyone equally, and she even looks out for us, who are merely employees. Moreover, we understand that she will hold a very important position in the future. Therefore, it is only natural that we respect her. Of course, we respect her from the bottom of our hearts."

"I-I see, I see..."

...Perhaps she is indeed kind.

At the very least, given how popular she is at school, she must have a good personality.

But, but still ja...

The Mizuki I know is, well, how should I put it...

[Mahiro-chan, please, by all means, take this outfit! It's a custom-made item tailored to your perfect figure! What? You don't want to? Now, now, don't say that. ...Ah, are you perhaps feeling embarrassed? In that case, if I may be so bold, I'll help you! So... Itadakimasu!]

She is the kind of pervert who would say things like that without a second thought.

...I suppose that is her true nature, but even so, 'tis still absolutely awful.

"And Mahiro-sama, the person that the young lady fell in love with and married at the same time, is also a very important person to us. So please do not hesitate to let us know if you need anything."

"U-umu, will do."

...I am not that capable of doing that, though...

I am the type of person who is lazy and put all my energy into sleeping, a self-indulgent noja-loli, so being revered to this extent... Is kind of awkward.

Besides, it seems strange that I am being treated this way just for marrying Mizuki.

I wonder if some information about me has been passed on?

"Now, Mahiro-sama, please come this way. We will help you get dressed in your dress."

"Umu, I will leave it to you."

I will ask Mizuki about this later, but for now, I think I should get changed.

...But a dress, huh? I just hope 'tis comfortable and easy to move in.

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"Muu... Does this not look strange?"

"No! It suits you very well, Mahiro-sama!"

"Is that so?"

"Yes! It really enhances Mahiro-sama's loveliness!"

10 minutes later.

In front of the mirror, I saw myself wearing a dress that was prettier than usual.

A female employee led me to the dressing room, where she helped me try on a dress that she said suited me.

Although 'tis called a dress, 'tis more like a one-piece in shape.

In terms of shape... 'Tis close to a mini-skirt, I suppose? The color is sky blue, which I quite like.

Well, personally, I like colors like black and gray the best, but to what these employees said,

"No way! Mahiro-sama is so cute, brighter colors suit you better!"

I was persuaded into choosing this color.

Furthermore, to enhance the delicate appearance, she put a light makeup on me.

...Putting on makeup is such a hassle.

I probably wil not do it again in my life.

"But... do I really need this ribbon on my head?"

"""Of course!"""

"I-I see..."

What I am curious about is the ribbon headband I am wearing on my head.

I may be unnecessarily cute, but... I am actually a man.

"Ribbon-style accessories are a must for girls in cute dresses!"

"Among those, the ribbon headband is something that represents a girlishness like Mahiro-sama's!"

"Therefore, whether or not that is present makes all the difference in Mahiro-sama's charm, from one to infinite!"

"U-umu. I... Guess you are right."

"""Yes!"""

...I wonder what it is. There is a feeling that they are from the same lineage as Mizuki. To be more specific, there is a feeling that they are lolicons.

Now that I think about it, the bodyguards from the Uishi group who were with us at the academy also seemed to be strangely into lolis...

I doubt this is the case, but surely one of the requirements for joining the Uishi Group is not something absurd like "being a lolicon," is it?

...That seems plausible. Mizuki's father was like that too.

I hae never met her mother, but there is a high probability she is also a lolicon.

I would really prefer that to not be the case though...

"Now, please proceed to the venue."

"U-umu. Appreciate it. Now then."

"""Thank you very much!"""

I wonder why I was thanked just now...

Asking about it feels kind of scary, so I will just leave them alone...

"It's beyond this door."

"Well then, shall we go in?"

Standing before the fairly large door I was led to, I opened it without hesitation.

What lay beyond that point was...

“""YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”””

There were a bunch of handsome men and a beautiful women, looking quite drunk already.

Bang.

"......Hey, Inogawara yo."

I closed the door in an instant and called out to Inogawara while looking down.

"Yes."

"Are they always like that?"

"Well, yes. Everyone has a lot of pent-up frustrations. When they've had a few drinks, they end up like that."

"No, no, no, no! That was crazy! They were all like they had lost their minds ja!"

"That's the situation. Mahiro-san has only been in this new gender for about a month at most, but these people have been living as their new gender for at least six months or more. Of course, they're going to accumulate stress."

...At least six months, and they're already like that, huh?

From what I glimpsed just now, those guys seemed pretty dangerous!

There were guys chugging sake from a 1.8-liter bottle, and some were even playing a game similar to strip poker! And then there were those who, perhaps due to their abilities, were setting off fireworks indoors, and others who were flying around the venue at will!

What is that?! A rogue's den?!

"Well, they're usually nice people, you know? It's just that their complaining session took a sudden, unexpected turn."

"...I wonder if I will be able to fit in with that place."

"It'll be fine. Mahiro-san, who managed to get four wives in less than a month, will fit in with ease."

"...Inogawara. They are not the wives, they are the husbands."

"Oh, by any chance, are the third and fourth people men?"

"No, they are all women."

"Huh? Then why is it 'husband'? I would think it should be 'wife'."

"...According to my husbands, the equation 'Mahiro = wife' holds true, and accordingly I am treated as the wife. Conversely, they treat themselves as the husbands. By the way, if I do not call them husband, I will be... attacked."

"...You husbands are strong."

"...I think I might die soon..."

Those guys are stubbornly unwilling to back down, and if I do not give in, it will be ingrained in my body, and I will just die like any other guy.

Moreover, now that there are four of them, I have even more chances to die.

I value my life, so I have decided to give in.

...'Tis really tough.

"W-well, if you're under that much stress, I think you'll be able to adapt even more! There aren't many people who have gone through as many intense events in such a short period as Mahiro-san, but even so, there are people who have been involved in some fairly significant incidents!"

Is there no one like me?

But then again... The other side are my seniors.

If that is the case, it should work to my advantage as well.

"...Okay, then I will go in."

"I'm glad you decided to come in. Well, I'll be taking my leave now. I hope you enjoy yourselves."

"Yes, thank you for showing me around and everything else. Thank you."

"No problem. Well then."

Finally, after bowing respectfully, Inogawara departed.

"...Now, let us enter this rogue's den!"

I open the doors to the venue again and take a step into the rogue's den.

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