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Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Sweat, Stairwell, Confession, and Dating

"Chirp!?"

Feeling her waist attacked once again, Kitagawa, who had just built up her emotions, instantly broke character. A hint of moisture flashed in her eyes, and she let out a cute cry.

"So cute."

Looking at her adorable pouting protest, Hoshino Sora's lips curved into a beautiful smile. It was truly enjoyable to be with Kitagawa; this girl was so interesting!

"Store Manager is mean, and you're touching my hip, not my waist!"

She mumbled softly. When Hoshino Sora reached out again, Kitagawa Marin didn't resist. Instead, she pulled his hand up, moving it from her hip to her waist.

Has this guy ever hugged a girl before? He can't even find the right spot for her waist. Or is he worried about offending her? Speaking of which, when she grabbed Hoshino Sora's hand, she could clearly feel his stiffness.

From this perspective, Hoshino Sora seemed quite innocent.

Strictly speaking, that was indeed the case. Because Kitagawa was wearing a rather complex cosplay outfit, he could only rely on his sense of touch to find her waist. He had no experience whatsoever in hugging a girl's waist.

His relationship with his two older sisters had only started this past half-month, and then he had packed his bags and gone to Far Moon. He hadn't had any opportunity for intimate interactions with them.

Intimate gestures like hugging the waist were impossible for him to do with his two older sisters before truly expressing his feelings.

Hmm, I should still go home tonight. It's not very far anyway.

"Hello, may we take a photo together?"

While he was thinking, another voice came from not far away. Hoshino Sora paused, looked up, and saw an older sister in a blue princess dress with twin pigtails walking towards them.

Turning his head and looking at Kitagawa's increasingly bright eyes, Hoshino Sora smiled helplessly. He knew exactly what was going to happen next.

"Yes! Is over there okay?"

Kitagawa pointed to a nearby garden with a smile. The photo results there would definitely be excellent!

"Wow! Amazing!"

As the two entered the convention area, there were people selling merchandise and doujinshi in the aisles, and the number of cosplayers increased. From time to time, they could see people posing, surrounded by a group of photographers.

"Excuse me..."

After Kitagawa and Hoshino Sora entered, every few minutes someone would come over to ask if they could take a photo, and eventually, a long line formed.

Kitagawa accepted everyone who asked, nodding in agreement. She posed energetically in various ways, always with a happy smile.

This exhausted Hoshino Sora. Even with his infinite stamina, wearing such thick clothes and standing under the hot sun was undoubtedly torture for him. His body was already soaked with sweat.

Kitagawa was even more so. As time passed, her cosplay outfit was already drenched in sweat, her yellow hair stuck to her forehead, and she had to restyle her hair every time she took a photo, making her more tired than Hoshino Sora.

"Sorry, we've reached our limit. For those of you still in line, let's take photos next time."

"Eh."

He spoke first to refuse, then bowed deeply to the people waiting in line. Looking at Kitagawa, if he didn't refuse, she might exhaust herself to death. On such a hot day, only she would come fully equipped.

Among all the cosplayers at the convention, if there was a ranking for complete outfits, Kitagawa Marin would undoubtedly be first. From her hair accessories to her coat and shoes, she meticulously followed the game's design.

The entire cosplay outfit made her look especially gorgeous, but it also made her appear bulky. The thick clothes were like a death warrant under the scorching sun. Kitagawa's clothes were already soaked with sweat.

Especially her chest, it felt sticky. Princess Letona, being somewhat conservative at heart and having grown up in a convent, had a dressing style similar to medieval nuns, the kind that covers the entire body tightly, not letting any air through.

"Look at you, you seem to be on the verge of heatstroke. There's no need to torture yourself like this for a small convention."

Due to limited funds, this comic convention was held in a residential building nearby with extremely low occupancy. It wasn't very large, and entry didn't require a ticket; it was purely a gathering for fellow enthusiasts.

This was Hoshino Sora's assessment after walking around.

"So many people want to take photos with me, which clearly shows they appreciate our character costumes. I feel like I'd be letting them down if I didn't satisfy their desire for photos."

"But you can't ignore your own body! If you stay outside for a few more minutes, you might collapse. Think about the consequences before you act! Don't joke around with your health."

"Alright, I know I was wrong, Store Manager~"

A gentle large hand helped her brush her hair and wipe her forehead. Hoshino Sora led her to a residential building far from the community gate, which was already outside the convention area.

Then he put his hands on his hips and scolded Kitagawa Marin. This girl always thought about others and completely disregarded her own body.

In such scorching weather, taking photos outdoors in such thick clothes, she would definitely suffer from heatstroke in no time. In fact, Kitagawa was already somewhat dehydrated.

"Wait here for a moment."

Her complexion looked very pale, and her lips were chapped from dryness. Seeing this, Hoshino Sora instructed her, then immediately went downstairs to the nearest vending machine and bought a bottle of cola and mineral water.

"Here."

"I want cola."

Ignoring the mineral water Hoshino Sora offered, Kitagawa Marin pouted and stared at the ice-cold cola he had been drinking when he came upstairs. The cola bottle was frosty, with condensation clinging to it, looking very refreshing.

"Here, but it's best to drink mineral water right now. The cola is a bit too cold."

He handed the half-drunk cola to Kitagawa. Hoshino Sora then opened the mineral water in his hand. At this moment, their surroundings were very quiet. Even though they were sitting in the stairwell, no one disturbed them.

However, this was normal. This residential area had a very low occupancy rate because it had just opened, and residents were concentrated on the lower floors. From the third floor up, there were very few residents, and even the floors looked very dirty.

Hoshino Sora had cleaned up a bit before letting Kitagawa sit down.

"It's so hot, is there any way to cool down quickly?!"

Quickly shaking her clothes, her ample bosom immediately surged like waves. The extraordinary jiggle was simply not a size that could appear in reality.

"By the way, did you put something inside?"

He remembered Kitagawa going into the changing room and coming out a size larger. Hoshino Sora absolutely wouldn't believe there was no 'technology' involved.

"Isn't this to better fit the character design? When I changed clothes earlier, I spent a long time looking in the mirror. Little Na's chest needed to be bigger, so I put three layers of padding inside."

"That kind of chest size only appears in games, okay? It doesn't conform to human anatomy at all."

Hoshino Sora complained helplessly. The main thing was that Kitagawa was already quite busty, and with the added padding, the visual effect was absolutely stunning. Once you noticed it, you couldn't look away.

"This is also for character accuracy, but it's really hot. This kind of weather is suitable for sleeping at home."

Taking off her tie and unbuttoning the front of her shirt, revealing her delicate collarbone, Hoshino Sora's eyes instantly fixated. He could even see sweat glistening on her fair skin, which was quite alluring.

"Phew, just exposing my collar makes it so much cooler."

"Store Manager, can you help me pull down the zipper on my back too? It's probably all sweaty inside, it's so uncomfortable."

"If someone suddenly came up, wouldn't you be completely exposed?"

Hearing Kitagawa's words, Hoshino Sora swallowed, his hand hovering in mid-air, somewhat at a loss.

"Ah, don't worry about that. The occupancy rate of this community is very low, which is why the comic convention is held here. For this building we're in, it's already a blessing if the bottom three floors are inhabited."

"Or should we still go to the changing room? It's not particularly far, and it's more convenient there."

"Hmm, I could still walk earlier, but now that I've sat down, I feel like my body has instantly lost all strength. The sun outside is so scorching. If this continues, I really feel like I'm going to get heatstroke."

"Gulp."

Seeing Kitagawa Marin's distressed look, Hoshino Sora considered for two seconds before reaching out to help her pull down the zipper on her back.

Immediately, a large expanse of white skin was revealed.

"Help me wipe the sweat from my back. The moment the zipper opened, I felt like even my breathing became much smoother."

"Nonsense, you padded so many layers, it'd be strange if it wasn't constricting!"

Panting, Kitagawa's face showed a look of relief. After spending so long in the scorching summer heat, she had actually already reached her limit. She just didn't want to disappoint the people who had been waiting in line for a long time.

That's why she had persevered until now.

"Hmm, oh..."

The cool towel touched her back, and Kitagawa Marin curled her toes, making an unintelligible sound. It was fortunate that no one came up this stairwell, otherwise, this situation would definitely be misunderstood.

In fact, Hoshino Sora had also reached his limit.

His rational limit.

"Little Hayama, can I..."

He suddenly hugged Kitagawa Marin from behind. The impact of the scene before him was too great, making him swallow. For a moment, he couldn't quite control himself.

"Eh?!"

"Just once, please, I've reached my limit!"

"So sudden? Wait, let me think about it, it's too sudden. But there really isn't anyone nearby, so there's no risk of being discovered. If it's just the top part, as a reward for accompanying me under the scorching sun for half a day today, it can only be for a little bit, I mean, only once!"

Turning her head, seeing Hoshino Sora's expression of having reached his limit, Kitagawa Marin suddenly realized that she seemed to have been tempting him all along, and now she had completely worn down the Store Manager's rationality.

The image of herself generating love with passion last night flashed in her mind. At that time, her mind was full of his figure. By some strange impulse, Kitagawa Marin agreed to Hoshino Sora's request.

And then...

— — — — — — — — — —

Noon had passed, approaching dusk.

"Didn't you say it could only be on top? Store Manager doesn't keep his word, liars are puppies."

Wearing her casual clothes from when she arrived, Kitagawa Marin furiously complained about Hoshino Sora breaking his promise, though there was no anger in her eyes. She wasn't against that kind of thing, and the person was the Store Manager. Before the final step, he had indeed asked for her consent.

He only proceeded after getting her agreement. To be able to hold back at such a crucial moment was quite impressive, to be honest. Anyway, at that time, she was already sinking into the abyss of desire.

This guy's technique was too comfortable!

"Who could resist in that situation? Once it starts, it's impossible to stop, okay? It's all Little Hayama's fault for being too tempting. Every part of her is delicious."

"Then what are we now? We're not boyfriend and girlfriend, but we've done many things that even boyfriends and girlfriends don't do. Is the Store Manager going to take responsibility for me?"

Kicking a pebble by the roadside, Kitagawa Marin asked seemingly casually, but in fact, she was very concerned. After doing such a thing, their relationship would certainly have to progress further.

"Kitagawa, would you be willing to be my lover?"

"Huh?"

Faced with Hoshino Sora's direct confession, Kitagawa Marin's cheeks turned red. Although things were moving in the direction she expected, was it too fast? This made her feel as if Hoshino Sora was forced to confess to her because of this 'accident'...

If that were truly the case, then there was no need.

"Don't misunderstand, the confession isn't because of what happened. I've had this thought for a long time. The first time we met, I really liked Little Hayama. At first, it was because you were pretty, but now it's more because of your personality? I like the lively Little Hayama!

It's just that I never knew how to say it. I'm not very eloquent, and I was afraid that if I confessed, we wouldn't even be friends anymore. But I really like you, the kind of liking that makes me want to marry you and make you my wife.

This incident can be said to be a catalyst that made me understand your feelings, Kitagawa. Of course, if you think I'm not suitable, it's okay to refuse. I won't force you just because something happened.

So please don't feel any psychological pressure. Ask your heart, and then tell me your truest feelings."

The events that had just transpired flashed in his mind. To be honest, he hadn't expected it to go so smoothly. Perhaps the atmosphere at the time was simply too good, and no one came up the stairwell the entire time.

It created a perfect opportunity for the two of them.

Once that kind of thing started, it was impossible to stop, unless a phone call came in midway. But his luck was good; nothing unexpected happened from start to finish.

However, that kind of experience was enough for once. It was truly too stimulating in the stairwell. Because it wasn't certain that no one would come up, Kitagawa's reaction was particularly strong.

In a physiological sense.

"I don't dislike the Store Manager. As a boyfriend, it's fine. But so this is what it feels like to do that kind of thing? When I saw it in games, I often wondered why the heroines were so obsessed?"

Stretching her waist languidly, Kitagawa Marin's heart rate was somewhat fast. She spoke seemingly casually, but in reality, she dared not meet Hoshino Sora's gaze. A tumultuous wave had already risen in her heart.

"The manager likes me, yay, that's great, manager, hehehe, manager, my manager! After dating, should I call him by his first name, Sora? It feels a little embarrassing, but…"

"Hiss…"

Kitagawa Marin thought excitedly, then suddenly gasped, because she took too big a step.

The next moment, a resentful gaze fell on Hoshino Sora.

Because Hoshino Sora's combat power was very strong, she was greatly satisfied, and the unique stimulation in the corridor made her extremely excited. Sometimes she really wondered if she was a slut.

"Today was too sudden. Next time, before we do it, we should prepare safety items in advance. Fortunately, these few days are safe days, so one time should be fine, otherwise I'd probably have to take medicine."

"Is that the main point…?"

Hoshino Sora couldn't help but quietly complain, looking at Kitagawa Marin who had already let loose in front of him. Although she kept blushing, what she said was unusually bold.

"High school students, actually, many people in junior high school had already done that. I'm considered relatively reserved, and the first person was the manager, which isn't bad!"

A bright smile appeared on her face. She had long since realized her feelings for Hoshino Sora and had fantasized about it many times, so she didn't dislike what he did to her.

If she disliked it, she wouldn't have agreed to Hoshino Sora's advances in the first place.

"From now on, your only partner can be me."

"Of course, do I look like such a shameless woman?"

"Not really, but I still want to declare my ownership. Hayama can only be mine, no one can take her away."

"Ah, ah, don't say such embarrassing things in front of everyone!"

Hearing Hoshino Sora's serious and passionate confession, Kitagawa Marin's face instantly turned crimson. She then raised her hands and frantically patted Hoshino Sora's shoulders, her breathing becoming a little rapid.

"Haha."

Looking at the girl's cute appearance, Hoshino Sora was full of smiles, but also a little worried. He didn't want to play pure love in a big multi-anime world. He loved everyone, he loved all the beautiful girls in the two-dimensional world, and he wanted to build a harmonious and happy multi-anime harem!

But he really couldn't think of a way for everyone to live in harmony, because this was a modern city, polygamy was not allowed, and girls who had received modern education would not allow such things to happen.

However, he would try his best to make everyone live in peace.

[Hidden Quest Triggered]: Scumbag? No! I just love everyone equally!

[Quest Description]: Transmigrated into a vast multi-anime world, after encountering countless beautiful two-dimensional female characters, you developed the idea of building a grand multi-anime harem.

[Quest Requirements]: Date five girls simultaneously without them discovering each other, or make the dating girls accept other girls.

[Quest Rewards]: Subtly change the world's perception, making it normal for capable boys or girls to have a harem, and greatly increase the tolerance of dating partners towards a harem.

Perhaps sensing the host's strong desire, the system's prompt sound echoed in Hoshino Sora's mind.

What is this? A worldview patch…?

As soon as that thought appeared in his mind, the system released a quest. It was hard not to guess if his thoughts were being monitored. It was somewhat terrifying, to say the least…

Dating five girls at the same time without being discovered, or making five dating girls get along harmoniously, wouldn't the difficulty factor be a little too high?! His sister's side was one thing, but if Kitagawa found out he was also dating his sister, he might be dumped…

But! Where there's a will, there's a way. Although it seemed quite difficult, for the sake of a beautiful and harmonious harem life, Hoshino Sora decided to give it a try. Including Kitagawa, he now had three girlfriends.

Next....

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