Bellina merely gave a subtle smile as she slowly closed the distance between herself and Haruto. "That's true... I'm really glad. Thank you," Bellina spoke softly, her voice growing nearer.
"Hey—?" Haruto stepped back slightly, his nervousness rising even more.
Bellina closed the gap until there was almost no space left between them. "What's wrong? Are you blushing?" she teased, her tone playful.
Haruto swallowed unconsciously. "...Glup..."
Bellina tilted her head slightly, her lips almost brushing Haruto's ear. "Tell me, did you have a lover in your previous life?" she whispered softly, her index finger tracing down Haruto's chest, freezing him in place.
"W-What do you mean?" Haruto stammered, his face flushing instantly.
Bellina stifled a small laugh, her smile growing mischievous. "I'm just curious... Did you ever... do that with a girl?" she whispered, her voice almost a breathy sigh that only Haruto could hear.
Haruto swallowed again. "Glup...!"
"Haruto..." Bellina called his name softly, this time with a tone that was almost a whisper. "I haven't done that since coming to this world. Before... well, I only did it with my husband—my ex-husband, more precisely. But we've been apart for a long time."
Bellina stared at Haruto with an unreadable gaze. "Since coming to this world, I haven't been able to satisfy myself. So... would you help me, hmm?" Bellina's voice felt like poison, piercing Haruto's last defenses.
Haruto's heart raced, his breath quickened. He felt his mind spinning in all directions.
'Damn...' Haruto thought to himself.
In his previous life, Haruto had never had the chance to get close to a girl, let alone do anything beyond casual conversation. His life had been all about odd jobs, paying bills, and figuring out how to survive another day.
But this body was different. Haruto Sato, the previous owner of this body, had a notorious reputation as a womanizer who had been with many women. Faint memories from this body began to creep into Haruto's mind, making him even more confused and unsure of what to do.
"Hey! Stop!" Haruto shouted, his face tense, quickly stepping away from Bellina.
"Hehehe, I was just joking! Don't take it so seriously, Haruto!" Bellina chuckled, crossing her arms over her chest. "Besides... I wouldn't do that with a man I don't love." Bellina said with a wide, teasing grin.
Haruto sighed deeply, trying to calm himself. "... Huhh... You make me uncomfortable," Haruto mumbled, his voice flat, his face still a little flushed.
Seeing Haruto's reaction, Bellina's smile widened. "Hehe, but if you really want to do that, I could help you, you know... Don't worry! I'm really good at it!" Bellina whispered, winking at Haruto.
"Ugh... Shut up," Haruto responded awkwardly, quickly averting his gaze. His cheeks were slightly red, though he tried to hide it.
"Fufu..." Bellina giggled at Haruto's clearly uncomfortable expression. But in an instant, her face grew serious. "By the way, how did you know the City Academy would be attacked?" she asked, her sharp gaze making the atmosphere tense.
The question left Haruto silent. Instantly, his mind raced. Should he tell her about the *System* he had? However, Haruto quickly decided that it was better if no one found out about it.
"I just heard some strange rumors," Haruto finally replied, his voice calm but cautious. "The rumor said there's a group planning something against the City Academy. Besides, I've had issues with the Soul Collectors before, so I thought... maybe they're involved in this."
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The Puppet Maker in the World of Naruto
A man who is a scientist, researcher, and expert mechanic in robotics dies in a massive explosion that occurs in his laboratory while developing an advanced robot project. However, instead of experiencing death as he thought, the man awakens in another world—a strange place with vast stretches of desert.
There, the man is surrounded by people who can jump high, calling themselves ninjas. The confusion he initially felt grows as he realizes that this world is not unfamiliar to him. This is the world of Naruto! However, there is one thing that surprises him.
"Isn't this Sunagakure? Why am I not in Konoha? This poorest village... Oh my God, this is serious!"
Now, in the midst of a new life filled with danger and uncertainty, the scientist must find a way to survive in Sunagakure, a harsh place full of limitations. With his robotic knowledge, can the man change his fate in this ninja world, or will he fall along with the village?]
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