Chapter 36

Chapter 36: That time when Latte came to my room

AN: This happens on the next day of the previous chapter .

*yawn*

So its morning already Like yesterday, I was turned into a hug pillow by Suzuran while she was asleep . As expected, I just cant stay in bed like I did yesterday so although I feel bad for making her get up on my usual waking time, I immediately woke her up .

Wake up . Wake up

I nudged her with my elbow . Of course, I also hit her breast with my upper arm while doing that but I couldnt really feel anything while doing that .

hng?

She probably remembers the sensation of being woken up since she got up relatively quickly . Her eyes have gotten a bit swollen so I couldnt really tell at first but once I confirmed that she was already awake, I went to the kitchen to make breakfast and her bento since she was going to change .

I was going to make some karaage for her but we werent able to go out shopping for ingredients yesterday so she has to just bear with bacon for now .

I just made the same toasted bacon and cheese sandwiches as yesterday for breakfast and just normal bacon and cheese sandwiches for our bento . Of course, I made sure to put in a lot of bacon for Suzurans . Well, I just purposely cut the remaining bacon into thick pieces to make it seem that way though .

*knock knock knock*

I knocked just in case then called out .

Im coming in, okay?

Un

It seems like shes embarrassed getting seen when its bright so I just knocked just in case .

Im sorry about this but its toasted sandwiches again for today . And heres your bento . Ill do your hair for you after we eat so lets eat now before it gets cold

Thanks for the meal

We started talking as we ate .

What are you going to do for today?

Ill check out Caams workplace for a bit then go home

Got it . Then, shall we head there together?

While bobbing her head up and down, she continued munching on the toasted sandwiches .

After eating, I quickly tidied up the tableware then went back to my room to do her hair .

This time, Im going to do the other hairstyle I like that I told you about yesterday

Nn

Her reply sounded like she was feeling good getting her hair brushed .

After combing her hair back, I just tied it to a ponytail using a string at a slightly higher angle than usual . I dont have a Hachigane for a complete look though .

That ended unexpectedly quickly . Ive already decided on it ahead of time so thats probably why . Because I thought it would have been sad not to use it, I also attached the suzuran hairpin to the string . Un, fits right in .

Well then, its a bit early but I guess we should go . Here, Ill hold your luggage for you

Thanks

We left the room and was about to go out when Celesso-san called out to us in front of the kitchen .

Caam-kun, Suzuran-chan . I know that you might get caught in the morning rush but can I have a bit of your time?

Y-yeah

Suzuran just quietly came along .

Sorry about yesterday okay?

Well, I was surprised, but it was mostly because of what Suzuran did . And besides, I was the one who wanted to clear up that matter as soon as possible anyway

Ara, is that so?

That would have weighed down on my mind after all . I didnt want so I thought that it would be best if it was made clear . Thats the cause of everything that has happened this time

Hmm

Well, the result ended up like this so no matter what happens, I just have to accept it

Ara, how manly of you . Is Suzuran-chan really okay with this?

Yes . I also experienced something like love at first sight so I can really understand how Latte-san feels . It seems like there are other people in this world who have multiple wives so as long as Caam doesnt cheat, Ill allow him that . I also already apologized to Caam for just deciding by myself last night and he has already forgiven me

Hmm, then its fine . I was worried about you because youre still young but since youre handling it properly, I dont see any problems . Sorry for calling you out at such a busy time okay?

No, its okay

Well then, see you . Suzuran-chan, you take care of yourself on the way home okay?

Im offLater

Sure

*

Oh? Caam, did you bring someone with you today? Is he a new worker? (Gatekeeper-san)

She is the girlfriend I told you about earlier (Caam)

Eh? Ah, sorry (Gatekeeper-san)

Its okay . Everybody always makes that mistake . Even more so because of the hairstyle she has today (Caam)

Still, Im still sorry (Gatekeeper)

Dont mind it (Suzuran)

My bad . Its because I styled your hair that way (Caam)

I said its okay(Suzuran)

Shes quite tall but if you look closely, you can tell shes a girl since shes cute . Cool looking girls are nice as well (Gatekeeper)

Thank you very much (Suzuran)

She became a bit shy after that . Is it because she was called cute after all? Will she start wearing a cuter hairstyle from now on?

Then, I take it that youre going home already? (Gatekeeper)

Yes (Suzuran)

I promised to come home once every 30 days but she was the one who came over this time so that really helped me out . Well then, well be going since Im going to be late (Caam)

Well, because of what happened, I think Im even more tired this time compared to when I went back home .

Ou . Sorry for holding you up . And also, youll have to treat me to a drink later for making me feel envious, okay? (Gatekeeper)

Please spare me from that (Caam)

After saying that, we headed towards my workplace .

Good morning (Caam)

Ou, early as usual . Is that girl your girlfriend? Shes pretty tall . Her chest is small as well (Boss)

Ah, she got a bit sullen .

Do you just prefer those kinds of girls? (Boss)

Were childhood friends so I guess it was something that just happened since were pretty much together all the time . Our houses are close to each other as well

You dont say And so, ojou-chan, your name is? (Boss)

Suzuran desu

Is that right! I heard from Kon that youre supposed to be stronger than him so I thought that you would be some kind of manly girl but youre actually pretty cute . How enviable, make sure you take care of her okay!

He said that while laughing as he hit my back . Boss, that hurts . And Suzuran, youre too quick to recover!

Kon? (Suzuran)

Ah, thats my nickname . You see, my skin is indigo or dark blue(Koniro) right? Thats the reason why they call me Kon . The boss over here is the one who gives everyone their nicknames . Thats also the reason why I dont know everybodys real name (Caam)

Well, its easy to tell who they are from their appearance right? Oh, perfect timing, Kitsune, Tsuno, and, Macho has arrived (Boss)

Its true . I can immediately tell whos who (Suzuran)

Right!? Its nice how easy it is to remember (Boss)

certainly (Suzuran?)

While we were talking about that, those three approached us .

Whats upM-morningSup

Oh? Is this that girlfriend of yours that you keep talking about? How enviable (Kitsune)

H-how heroic (Macho)

Well, she just looks that way because of her hairstyle today . Shes cute if you undo it (Caam)

Really? I want to see that (Kitsune)

Are we okay time-wise? (Caam)

Its fine if its just a bit (Boss)

Thenis it okay? (Caam)

Just do it like again this afterwards (Suzuran)

I took off the hairpin and untied the string . Then, I had her gently shake her head to make her hair flow down to return to her usual style . Its amazing how theres not even a single crease in her hair after that .

Ooooh, she certainly is cute (Boss)

Thats right (Kitsune)

C-cute (Macho)

I dont think Macho-san stuttered this time because of how he normally is .

Yesterday, she looked like this

I quickly parted her hair from the back, bring it to the front and just held it in place by her neck to show them .

Isnt the one from yesterday better! (Boss)

R-right (Macho)

I liked the one she had earlier though (Kitsune?)

Huh, their opinions differ . Well, whatever . I received a comb from Suzuran and once again set her hair to the same hairstyle she had earlier .

Hmm, the impression she gives sure does change depending on what hairstyle she has (Boss)

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement to that .

Oi, is she really that strong? Try letting her grip Machos hand so that we can see (Boss)

With that said, Macho-san reached out his hand although a bit embarrassed . Thats unexpectedly cute, Macho-san .

His hand is too big so I cant grip it . Wont be able to put my strength into it if its like this . Would only be able to grip with just 3 fingers (Suzuran)

Ou . Then a finger is fine . Just do it (Boss)

Nghah (Macho)

Ah, this guys already finished .

Okay, stop . Stop! S T O P I T . No matter how you look at it, hes already in pain right!? (Caam)

Buthes not saying it hurts or telling me to stop yet (Suzuran)

Hes just enduring it you know! You should at least notice that . Its no use, he may look unfazed but his wrist is already bending so that must really hurt .

T-then, lets just see how strong she really is . Ill leave it to you to get us something we can use as a reference (Boss)

I took a brick that broke in half while being baked and gave it to Suzuran .

Just do as you like with that

Got it

After saying that, since she also couldnt show her full strength as is, she broke the brick in half like it was a cookie . She split it again in half until it was just around an eighth of the whole brick then started gripping it . Opening her hand a little, something like damp soil that was squished was left and the rest of the brick that became dust started trickling from her palm .

Ooi, Macho, can you do something like that? (Boss)

Macho-san quietly picked up the remainder of the brick, formed it into an easy to grip shape . Even that took a bit of force to do . Once it got a bit bigger and easier for him to grip,

UOOOOOOO!

He shouted that while gripping it with all of his strength but, although the corners got a bit rounded, it was still in pretty much the same shape .

Its impossible (Macho)

thought so . Iya, even though shes cute, shes also really strong (Boss)

hahaha They all had a dead look in their eyes while letting out a dry laugh .

I think so as well . Thanks for that, Suzuran . Here, you can wash your hands with this (Caam)

While saying that, I produced a waterball and she washed her hands in it .

Well then, Ill be taking my leave . Ill leave Caam to you (Suzuran)

S-sure! Take care on your way home (Boss)

Shed probably be alright though they said that in a small voice . She probably heard it but just pretended not to .

Caam . You can just give me those brass knuckles next time as a souvenir . Ill pay for it so

Got it . Take care on your way home, okay?

Alright! Lets start our work for today as well!

Roger!

I feel like Boss and the others have decided by themselves to pretend that that didnt happen .

*

During our noon break at the usual diner .

Kon Sorry for dragging you to the red-light district the other day . Did you guys have a fight because of that? (Kitsune)

Hm? Ah, dont worry about it . Especially since Ive already cleared that up with Suzuran (Caam)

It seems like theres something up . Spill it out (Boss?)

You see, I didnt want to make her feel like I was betraying her by hiding the fact that a girl has come to like me so I just honestly told her about what happened at the red-light district (Caam)

What happened then?

Remember that white-haired girl the other day? She said she wanted to meet her (Caam)

Was everything okay? (Boss)

Both of us received a punch from her in the stomachbut at least thats the only thing we got (Caam)

Konthats not what you would call okay you know? (Boss)

Uhmsorry bout that (Kitsune)

S-sorry (Macho

sorry (Tsuno)

I was able to endure it but that girl vomited so we ended up causing trouble at the shop (Caam)

It totally didnt end well, did it? (Boss)

The other three nodded .

A womens quarrel is quite brutal, isnt it? (Kitsune)

It wasnt anything like that you know? Because of that meeting, Suzuran ended up allowing it (Caam)

Allow? What did she allow? (Kitsune)

Her sleeping with me (Caam)

Bfft

Uwa . Kitsune-san, thats disgusting . Well, I also did the same though .

Why did it end up that way (Kitsune)

According to Suzuran, it was because she thought they were the same and also because there are other people who have multiple wives as well . Thats why it ended up like that (Caam)

Well, even I know someone who has two wives but still (Boss)

I also thought it was strange why that happened . Ah, she also added some conditions like not sleeping with anyone else aside from me and they have to have the same opportunity to sleep with me which is once or twice every 30 days . If she doesnt abide by that, shell get hitor so she says (Caam)

S-scary (Macho)

Yeah, shes really scary, right? Well, Suzurans father is scary as well so I at least want to be spared from a combination like that (Caam)

Why are you still here? Shouldnt you be running away by now! (Kitsune)

Huh? Then whats that girl going to do about working on that shop? (Boss)

Would you allow me if I said Ill quit this job? Then, I quit! was what happened so shes no longer working there . Everyone was looking at us at that time so it was quite embarrassing for me . Well, even though she already quit, she still didnt get to go home that day . It seems like she no longer had to take any guests after that though (Caam)

It sure turned into something amazing . Well, but stillsorry about that (Boss?)

Dont worry about it . Whats done is done so theres nothing we can do about it (Caam)

So, what happened after that? (Boss)

Lets just say it was something that led me to say You dont meanright now!? (Caam)

Not just that, tell us everything that happened from yesterday evening to this morning (Kitsune)

When we got back to my room, she started crying and kept on apologizing to me (Caam)

Is that really all? You just ended it at that even though it has almost been 30 days since you last met? Hm? (Kitsune)

Thats the end of it! (Caam)

Thats a lie . Its already impossible for a young man to endure it for 30 days so Im sure of it . Furthermore, if you miss this chance, youll have to wait for 60 days in total . Thats would be too hard for you (Kitsune)

U-uhm thats not true you know? (Caam)

Suzuran-chan didnt seem annoyed so something must have happened . Spill it (Boss)

Macho-san, youre starting to creep me out .

To be honestuhm after that was settledthe three of us did it together (Caam)

Its decided . Youre treating us today! (Boss)

Wait a minute! Why!? At least tell me the reason! (Caam)

Everyone stood up and headed for the exit .

That just happened since Latte-san decided to join in and Suzuran just allowed it for some reason thoughDont leave . Please listen to me . Uwaaaaaaaaa!

Theyre so horrible . Its making me want to cry .

They completely used that as a topic against me during work in the afternoon . The story has spread to the guys who Im not that close with so even they were glaring at me . A mans jealousy is really unsightly .

Well, with that said, it seems like I can still joke around with everyone so at least theres that . If things had stayed the same, I would have quit my work for certain .

On my way home, I bought ingredients until my wallet turned lighter . When I returned to my room, somebody suddenly knocked on my door .

When I opened it, Latte-san forcefully came in, jumped at me and rubbed her head on my chest .

Welcome ba~ck . Thanks for working hard at work~ . If you have anything that needs washing then just leave it to me

I wanted to deliberately make an expression of someone who has a painful headache at first but my head is actually hurting .

Why is Latte-san here? Ah, and its fine since I just let my laundry pile up so I can do it all at once

Then, do you want me to make something~? Im pretty good at cooking you know?

HaaI can make it myself though . Well, for now, Ill just leave it to you . The ingredients are over there so feel free to use them

How co~ld . You can be even less formal you know

I can cook enough that I can even make sweets but make it yourself if you want . Ingredients over there so as long as you dont use it up, you can do what you want with it

My wording got a bit weird there . Well, whatever .

Yey~, you started speaking casually . Im glad . Next is for you to stop attaching san to my name . Please call me Latte-chan . Go ahead!

Eh? You want me to change it now? Seriously? Shes starting to irritate me . Well, Ill just look for something that Ill like about her so I wont get mad . If I dont do that, its like Im betraying Suzuran who allowed her to be with me .

Then, Latte, make dinner

Un, okay~

After doing something in the kitchen, she came back with macaroni gratin . It didnt contain macaroni inside though .

Fry bacon, spinach, potatoes and onions in butter and let it simmer in milk . Thicken it with wheat flour, add the pasta and top it off with grated cheese and panko1 then put it in the oven to bake . At least thats what I think she did .

Un, its good . Iya, I was really surprised . I didnt really think you can actually cook so I was nervous since I thought you would just bring back some kind of charred meat . But looking at it right now, I honestly want to hit myself for thinking that

Caam-kun, how mean of you to say that . Ive been living by myself for a long time now so even if I didnt want to, I had to learn how to do it you know?

Eh? Youve lived by yourself for a long time? How long?

Hm, 10 end of the year festivals have passed I guess

*clang*

I dropped my fork into the iron bowl containing my portion of gratin .

can I know how old are you right now?

Geez, you started talking formally again~ . And also, its bad to ask a womans age you know~?

20

Twice! Shes twice as old as me! I thought she would just be a few years older but I wouldnt have thought it would actually be over 10 years .

To be honest, I thought you would only be just a few years older than me

How old is Caam-kun?

Ill be 10 soon

Hee, I thought you would be older than that . I mean, the way you think is not child-like at all

Well, Im forty years old inside after all .

Then, how old did you think I was?

Same age as me or just a few years younger I guess . Ah, dont get put off by me because of our age gap okay?

Well, you dont have worry about such a thing, ahdont worry about it . Its hard to know a demonkins real age just from their appearance after all . Conversely, there are also people who have lived for over 500 years but still look like a child . Like the headmaster from my village for example

After changing the way I spoke, we continued our conversation .

Then, depending on the appearance, you would be okay with the age gap, right?

Uh, un . Its alright

Then, it seems like Celesso-san is okay as well

Why?

I mean, Celesso-san would be

*Bang!*

A loud sound of the wall being strongly hit from the neighboring room interrupted our conversation .

Would be?

N-never mind desu

Ah, un

Ah, I get it . Youd get into trouble if you said it, wouldnt you? I understand .

Thanks for the meal

Youre welcome~

Ill go and wash the dishes

Ill leave it to you okay~?

After saying that, I headed to the kitchen to wash the dishes . A Celesso-san who had a different air to her than usual seemed to have followed me there .

Youre getting along pretty well, arent you?

I have to look for things that Ill like about her after all . I didnt dislike her from the start you know?

Youre really kind, arent you?

Well, I wanted to have only Suzuran as my partner but since she was able to win over Suzuran, Id feel like I was betraying her if I dont do that

Isnt that a good thing? From just one person thinking about you, that number increased to two

As I thought, the Succubis way of thinking and mine will never match . I only want to love one person after all . I cant understand the reason why you would want to add more to that

Ara . Then how about you just think of it like this . Just say that one is the legal wife while the other is the concubine . Its pretty common among royalty you know?

Im not royalty though so I cant relate

As I finished washing the dishes and started wiping my hands with a towel, she asked .

Then, what if your wife says that its fine to cheat on her?

I still wont do it

How stubborn . It doesnt matter if your women increase by one or by ten, you should love them all the same

I sat on the edge of the sink, folded my arms and carefully thought about it before I said .

That may be what the head thinks but the heart might not feel the same way yet . I still need a little more time

Between like and hateyoud pick like, right?

Of course . WellI still havent found a part of her I dont like though so theres that . Well, Ill just try not to hate her but if that becomes impossible to do then Ill just consult it with you

I just hope that it doesnt come to that . Shes pretty much like family to me after all .

Yeah, Im also hoping for that as wellShes also like a sisteris not something I should be saying, is it?

I dont really understand you at times . There are times when youre childish but there are also times when youre calm and collected like an adult

Didnt you hear earlier? Im just turning 10 this year you know?

That may be true I guessAh-, thats right . Tell Latte what would happen if ever she reveals my age while Im not around, okay?

Yeah, got it

With that said, she left the kitchen .

Celesso-san will always be Celesso-san . Shes worried about her but, well, its not that easy to move away from the mentality of someone from my previous life . Even here, rather than polygamy or polyandry, having one partner is the norm right? It cant be helped that Im having these kinds of thoughts .

After thinking about it for a bit, I left the kitchen and went back to my room while sighing . When I got there, I caught Latte sniffing my laundry .

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*Inhale* *Exhale* x32

Ahhh, Caam-kuns scent Haaahaaa

In her hands, what she had was my underwear . Seeing that, I quietly closed the door and knocked at the neighboring room .

Yes

Its Caam

whatever could it be?

I felt like my spirit was instantly about to break so I came to consult

How quick!

She opened the door and came out while looking at me with scorning eyes and said .

whats the matter?

I explained .

Please try opening my door quietly

What is it? Good grief

While complaining, Celesso-san opened it .

Haa Haa Caam-kun . Ahhh! Caam-kun, Caam-kuns scent! I cant help myself~!

She quietly closed the door and disappointingly shook her head .

Theres nothing I can do about that Err There definitely isnt

The atmosphere earlier has completely disappeared and Celesso-san went back to her usual self .

I understand . Ill just manage somehow . Thanks for trying

Sorry okay?

Noits alright . I just wanted to see if there was anything you could do to help . And also, the cause of this was because I didnt do the laundry yesterday so

I dont want to go back to my room yet

*sniff sniff* The scent over here is stronger I guess . Aaa, I should have come by Caam-kuns room after he came back from his bath . That way, I would have enjoyed freshly worn underwear today . Did I messed up my timing, I wonder . I would have to give up smelling his sweaty, after-work scent though

While saying that, she continued rummaging through my laundry basket even more so I just decided to take a seat and continue watching her .

After 5 minutes,

Hn . Caam-kun sure is late . He should have already been back bynow . S-since when have you been there?

Ever since the part where you were enjoying the smell of my underwear while saying, Ahh, Caam-kuns scent

That means you were here from the start, right?

Yeah, thats right . Do you have something to say for yourself?

Please take off the underwear youre wearing right now and give it to me!

Thats wrong isnt it!? Arent you supposed to apologize!? Dont just say what immediately comes to mind and think about it for a little . Do you understand?

While saying that, with a smile, I gently pinched her cheeks and lightly stretched it .

Haim shorieee

Okay, good girl

I already apologized so your underwear, please! Im going to use it tonight! If thats no good then Ill also take off what Im wearing right now so we can trade!

You still decide to say after thinking about it!? Because of that, I wouldnt want to give it to you even more . And also, please return the underwear you secretly put into your pocket

Ahwas I found out?

I told you Ive been here from the start right? What are you even thinking! Your skirt pocket is already small enough as it is even under normal circumstances so I can easily identify that its there since its bulging outgeez

You went back to your usual way of speaking you know

Im scolding you right now so of course it would go back . Now, hurry up and put it back in the basket

kay

She returned it while being incredibly disappointed . Shes like a dog whos walking slowly knowing that its being scolded .

After that, we had tea while chatting . I really wanted to enter the bath so because of that, I politely asked her to go home .

I gave her a pat down before I let her leave so as I did that, she started making weird noises . I just ignored that and continued checking her . This time, I found my underwear hidden on her sleeve . Are you related to the C*ty Hunter? 3

When I asked, it seems like she swiped it while I was in the kitchen making tea .

I didnt think she would still do this but I guess I was naive .

Well, Ill just walk her until we reach the bathhouse then well go our separate ways . Im really tired mentally so Im going to take my time soaking in the bath .

When I got back, I immediately entered the bed and decided to go to sleep .

After all thats happened, Ive confirmed that I dont get bored whenever shes with me . Ill just do my best to think of that as something I like about her .

~Idle Talk~

Earlier that day .

*knock knock knock*

Somebody was knocking on the door .

Its Latte . I came because you told me to yesterday

Welcome

Pardon the intrusion~

*

So, what did you want to talk about?

Its about that thing yesterday . You, do you really swear to only love Caam from now on?

I do

The light atmosphere she had earlier completely disappeared and Latte started replying seriously .

Its admirable how you responded immediatelyI told you yesterday that I think Caam-kun truly wants to love nobody else but Suzuran-chan, right?

Yes

However, Suzuran-chan thought that you two were the same in how you fell for Caam-kun so you were allowed to love him . Did I remember that correctly?

Yes

You are more or less from the Succubus tribe so you know that our concept of chastity is different from other races right?

I know

So in other words, you got in between the two of them as if saying, Let me join in too! even while knowing that . Do you understand what you did?

Yes

It would be different if you got secretly involved with Caam-kun behind Suzuran-chans back but since you went through Caam-kun to get in touch with Suzuran-chan, I hope you realize that youll forever be in second place . This situation is different from people in high positions who have a legal wife and several concubines after all . This might seem like Im betraying the two of them but even if Caam-kun and Suzuran-chan has already accepted it, I still havent so just keep that in mind

Understood . Ill keep that in mind

Then its fine . Caam-kun will be back soon so just relax until then

Got it

With all of that said, she poured tea into their cups then they spent the whole time in awkward silence . Only after hearing a sound coming from the neighboring room did they start talking once again .

Take care . Good luck to you

Was what she told her as she saw her off .

Ka~y . Im off

After she said that, Latte left .

Welcome back~

Hearing that next door, she shook her head as if saying, Good grief, poured another helping of tea and stuffed her face with sweets made by Caam .

Shes cute but quite a problematic girl . If she was my real daughter then I would seriously be troubled

With that, she continued to complain .

AN: It seems like Succubi more or less have some sort of code that they follow .

It feels like the Latte, who was already weird from the start, has become even weirder . Since its amusing, Ill proceed in that direction .