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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Nekorune
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The corner of Renka’s mouth was turned up ever so slightly. She seemed to be enjoying the comfort of the plush bed and thick blanket. I wasn’t sure if she had grown accustomed to spending time with me, or if she was simply relieved to be lying down after expending so much mental energy.
She focused on the TV, occasionally chuckling at the comedian’s jokes, or fiddling with her phone, texting someone. Even after her allotted break time was over, she didn’t say a word, subtly trying to extend her break and waiting for me to speak first.
I was fully aware of this, but I pretended not to notice and let her rest for another 30 minutes. After three hours had passed, I said, “Time’s up.”
“…Sigh…”
She sighed deeply. She seemed to dread returning to the cage after relaxing so comfortably. Aside from the humiliation, it must be physically uncomfortable, right? If the cage were a little bigger, or the floor a little softer, it might be bearable, but it was a merciless cage with almost no comfort whatsoever.
“Shall we go back in?”
“I was a good girl… Can’t you let me go now…?”
“Technically, you weren’t a good girl. You kept yelling at me.”
“Yelling…? That’s a bit harsh…”
“Harsh? And you yelling at me isn’t?”
“…”
“Nothing to say? I’ll let you go earlier than planned, but it’s still a long way off. Get in.”
“…”
Renka turned her head away and remained silent. I got out of bed and stood in front of her as she sulked. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her up. I could feel the resistance in her body as she tensed up, trying not to be moved. I said to her,
“Come on, get up.”
“No… And who said you could touch me? You touched me without permission, so I’m going to rest for another hour…”
I had been holding back my laughter, but I burst out laughing at her childish complaint. Renka was undeniably cute. A different kind of cute than Chinami, which was refreshing.
“Don’t laugh…! It’s annoying…!”
Her flushed, indignant face was adorable. I hoped she’d continue to act like this.
I maintained my grip on her wrist and looked down at her sternly. I had given her enough carrots; it was time for the stick.
“Get up. Before I change my mind about my wish.”
“H-how can you do that…? You’ve already used all of your wishes…!”
“But you’re refusing to comply. Should I force you in and make you stay for five hours?”
“You know you’re terrifying, right? You’re like a psycho… Stop acting normal outside… Other people should know what you’re really like…”
“It’s enough that you know.”
“Th-this is illegal…!”
“It’s not illegal. We made an agreement, and you promised to do anything.”
“I can still report you…”
“So, you’re going to report me? That’s fine, but get in first. You can report me after you come out.”
“…”
Did she realize that arguing with me was futile? Renka sighed deeply and got up, slowly walking towards the cage. She squeezed her eyes shut as I opened the entrance. She hesitated, glaring at me one last time before finally bending down and crawling inside.
After confirming that Renka was inside, I locked the cage and placed a pillow in front of it, sitting down. Then, I stared at her intently.
“What are you doing…”
Renka scooted away, seemingly uncomfortable with my gaze. She looked quite pitiful, hugging her knees to her chest.
“I just want to look at you.”
“You’re truly trash…”
“Are you already tired?”
“My body was tired earlier, and now I’m mentally exhausted from feeling like a caged animal being watched… I feel awful… Am I livestock or something…?”
“Do you want to come out? Should we end the wish here?”
“C-can you do that?”
Renka’s dying eyes suddenly lit up with hope. I smiled and tapped the cage bars with my finger.
“But there’s one condition.”
“What is it…?”
“Cosplay for me, just once.”
Renka was speechless, dumbfounded by my sudden request. She stared at me blankly, her mouth slightly open, before shaking her head as if coming back to her senses. Then, she asked,
“You want me to cosplay…?”
“Yes.”
“L-like an anime character or something…?”
That would come later, after she fell for me.
“It’s more of a common cosplay than an anime character. So, will you accept?”
“No… I’d rather you touch my chin more…”
She seemed to think it was better to just endure today and be done with it… That hurt. I was trying to prepare something that would awaken her inner slave.
“I’m tired of touching your chin.”
“T-tired of it…?”
“Just kidding. Let me add to my offer. If you accept, the wish is over. I’ll let you out immediately and drive you home. You only have to cosplay once, for 30 minutes, in this room. I’ll choose the time, but I’ll be considerate of your schedule, not like today.”
“I said I won’t do it…”
“Keep listening. If you don’t accept… you’ll stay in there for eight hours.”
“E-eight hours…? That means I’ll be here all night! You said you’d let me go early!”
“It’s two o’clock now, right? I was originally going to let you go at midnight, but I’ve already moved it up two hours.”
“Wh-what…? Two hours…!?”
*creak!*
I heard Renka grinding her teeth. She had been relatively compliant, so she seemed upset that her sentence had only been reduced by two hours. I looked at her nonchalantly.
“Considering your constant whining and cursing, that’s all I’m taking off. Anything to say?”
“…”
“Besides, I let you rest in bed for an extra 30 minutes. You had your phone the whole time, so you knew what time it was… You were deliberately ignoring it, weren’t you?”
“Th-that’s true, but it’s more your fault for not saying anything…! I thought I could rest longer since you were quiet…!”
“Promises are meant to be kept.”
“Verbal promises can be broken anytime… You should have put it in writing.”
“Verbal agreements are still binding.”
“There’s no proof…”
“We’re being very childish, aren’t we? Looks like we get along better than I thought…”
“Don’t be ridiculous. As if.”
Renka retorted sarcastically, then continued, “Eight hours is too much. Cut it in half.”
“Don’t be unreasonable. I’m not budging.”
“Then at least let me use my phone. And give me a blanket on the floor. I have to be in here for a long time; you can at least offer me that much comfort.”
“No.”
“Please.”
She was being shameless now? Cute.
I clicked my tongue and said, “It seems like talking is getting us nowhere. I’m going out for a bit.”
“G-going out…? Where?”
“I’m going to watch a movie. I’m bored.”
“What…? Are you kidding me…! What about me? You’re leaving me here alone?”
“Yes. Wouldn’t it be better for you if I wasn’t here, captain?”
“Th-that’s true, but what about the bathroom? You said I could tell you when I needed to go…! Do you want me to just go in here?”
“Hold it until I get back. What do you want for dinner? I’ll bring something back.”
I stood up, turned off the TV, and put on my jacket. Renka flinched and grabbed the cage bars with both hands.
“Hey…! Are you really leaving?”
Her voice was urgent, and she was trembling. The thought of being alone in the cage for hours seemed to be taking a toll on her. I had no intention of leaving, but I asked,
“Then will you accept my offer?”
“…You were planning this all along…!”
“I won’t deny it. But I think it’s a good deal for you too. It’s only 30 minutes of your time.”
“It doesn’t work for me because it adds another thing I have to do on that day…”
“You’ll gain time overall. You could even stop by briefly after school on a weekday. I said I’d work with your schedule.”
“What kind of cosplay are you going to make me do? Give me a hint! What if I agree and you make me do a nude cosplay!?”
“I said it was a common one. Is nude cosplay common? I had no idea.”
“Ugh…!”
She was dying inside. Her reactions were so satisfying; I wanted to keep teasing her. I chuckled and walked back to the cage, tapping the top.
“I can’t give you details, but it’ll be much less mentally and physically taxing than being in this cage. And it definitely won’t involve exposing your breasts or genitals.”
Renka gulped at my blunt words. I crouched down and met her gaze.
“What will it be?”
Renka looked down at the cage floor, a troubled expression on her face. I inwardly celebrated. The fact that she was considering it, even after I only gave her a vague hint, was a sign that she was becoming more open to this kind of thing. Of course, I could be wrong, but it was definitely a positive reaction.
“You said you had plans today, right? Didn’t you say that when we talked on the phone before?”
Renka flinched and looked up, as if remembering something she had forgotten. She looked at me with a complicated expression.
“…Are you sure it’s only 30 minutes?”
She finally accepted my deal.
“Yes. 30 minutes.”
“And we’ll discuss the date and time…?”
“That’s right. I’ll be considerate of your schedule.”
“…You said it wouldn’t be anything extreme, right…?”
“If it feels extreme, you can beat me up and report me right then and there. It’s your call.”
Did my confident words do the trick? Renka’s expression softened a little. She chewed on her lip for a moment, as if calculating, then sighed and said,
“Fine… I accept.”
I immediately unlocked the cage. After Renka came out and stood up, I apologized.
“You really went through a lot today… I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine… Why are you acting nice now?”
“I also want to thank you for indulging my… preferences.”
“Y-your preferences…? Are you crazy…?”
“I’ll take you home, right?”
“…Drop me off at Tokyo Station.”
Tokyo Station was only two stops away from Akihabara on the light blue line. She probably didn’t want me to know she was going there… I could see right through her.
“You’re going there dressed like that? Won’t you stand out?”
“I have my jacket, so it’s fine… No, wait… it’s none of your business.”
“That hurts.”
“I don’t have to be polite to you anymore.”
“That’s true. Get dressed. Let’s go.”
Renka sighed and started putting on her jacket. Today’s harvest wasn’t perfect, but it wasn’t bad either. I could have pushed for more, but it was best to stop before Renka’s resistance grew stronger. I had achieved my goal of securing a favor almost equivalent to a wish and maintaining our dominant-submissive dynamic, so I shouldn’t be greedy.
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Thanks for the chapter Neko
Naisu Neko 💜