[Absolute Only-Me King's Game] Something’s Off About the King's Game Started By My Childhood Friend Beauties With Me. A Story of Endlessly Fun Times with Girls Whose Personal Boundaries Keeps Going Off the Rails! - Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Interlude

The night’s curtain has fallen, and my room is lit with a soft glow.

The desk lamp is dimmed, with only the small bedside light casting a warm ambiance.

Yes, today was planned as a sleepover from the start.

“Rei-kun, look, the futons are ready!”

Anna declares energetically.

Laying out three futons nearly covers the floor, making the small room feel even tighter.

“We’re sleeping in a ‘river’ formation, right?”

“Of course. …But with a special rule this time!”

“Special rule?”

Anna grins mischievously, grabs my arm, and pushes me into the center futon.

This is normal, we’ve done it before… or so I thought, but Anna, predictably, says something unexpected.

“Rei-kun in the middle! Fuwari-chan and Rin-chan on the sides, and I’m the one piling on the blankets from above!”

“What’s that role?”

“…In other words, you’re surrounded, Reiji-kun. Get ready~”

Fuwari slips into the futon with a gentle smile.

Her soft touch presses against my arm. Being close to her comforting, all-encompassing presence melts my tension.

“Reiji-kun, I-I… excuse me!”

Rin-chan cautiously slides in.

Her petite frame snuggles right up to my chest—way too close.

Her face is so near, I can feel her breath.

“W-Why are you so nervous? Suzune is… just, um, fulfilling Main Wife duties… uhehehe.”

“That laugh is suspicious!”

Closet perv. But it’s cute.

“Hey, Rei-kun.”

Anna says with a deliberately serious face.

“It’s special today, right? Sleepover anniversary. So… I’ll give you a goodnight kiss.”

“W-Wait—”

Before I finish, Anna’s soft lips brush my cheek. It’s brief, but my heart explodes.

“…There, marked Zeroji’s cheek. My spot.”

“What’s with that territory claim!?”

As I retort, Fuwari slowly leans closer.

“Mm… Me too~”

She gently kisses my forehead.

“It’s… a charm. For good dreams, okay?”

Fuwari’s kiss is tender, her warmth spreading softly. My heart feels lighter.

And then—Suzune.

She fidgets shyly but suddenly brings her face close, touching my lips lightly.

“—!?”

“…That was marking… guhi.”

Her face flushes red, but she giggles. Classic Suzune.

…This is bad. Really bad. My heart’s pounding so hard the futon’s shaking.

It’s weird. Last sleepover, we did even deeper things…

But their fresh reactions make my heart race even more.

The three snuggle close and close their eyes.

Anna, arm entwined, whispers, “Goodnight, Rei-kun.”

Fuwari, with a gentle smile, murmurs, “Mm… Reiji-kun, so warm…”

Suzune buries her face in the futon, giggling, “Ehehe… so happy…”

I’m the only one wide awake.

Their breaths are too close, the closeness too intense, my heart can’t settle.

But, oddly, I don’t mind. It’s… blissfully happy, comforting.

“This is my everyday life,” I realize deep in my chest.

Toyed with in the King Game, caught in chaos, teased like a gag.

Yet, in the end, I get to sleep with these three.

—I want nights like this to last forever.

With that thought, I finally close my eyes.

※

Yeah, right!

As if I could sleep in this state!

The clock reads 2 a.m. The world outside is silent.

—Yet, my right hand is oddly warm.

“…Mm… Rei-kun…”

With soft breaths, Anna clings tightly to my arm.

Her face is so close, our lips could touch.

Her cheeks are faintly flushed, smiling even in her dream.

(Come on… that’s unfair…)

As I catch my breath, Anna mumbles and leans closer.

Unconsciously, her lips softly brush mine—

“…”

Too sweet a moment. But she sinks back into her dream.

…A sneak kiss while sleeping? What kind of princess is she?

Now from the left.

“Mm… Reiji-kun…”

Fuwari stirs.

She buries her face in my chest, her warm breath grazing my ear.

“I love you… Reiji-kun…”

With a hoarse mumble, she leans in.

I think it’s my forehead—but no, her lips meet mine, soft and lingering.

Slow, deep. A dreamy kiss, almost tasting sweet.

Before I react, Fuwari’s melty face returns to sleep.

(Come on… An angelic sleep-kiss like that is too unfair…!)

Lastly—Suzune, who’s shifted to my pillow.

“…Reiji-kun… are you awake?”

A small voice. I turn, and she’s wide awake, eyes bright.

Blushing, she inches closer under the futon.

“…Those two are unfair… Suzune wants to…”

Muttering, she gathers courage and leans in.

A hesitant pause, then a soft chuu on my lips.

“…Ah, aah… I did it…! Uhehehe…”

She buries her face in the futon, ears red, giggling.

(…This is bad. I’m so happy, my rationality’s gone…)

Three kisses in a row, hitting me hard.

Right, left, pillow—the lingering warmth on my lips, sweet and overwhelming.

(This… there’s no way I’m sleeping! [Take two]…)

As I resist rolling over, the futon rustles.

“…Mm… Rei-kun… one more…”

It’s Anna. Half-asleep, she wraps her arms around my chest, hugging like a child.

Her soft touch presses against me, and I hold my breath.

“Rei-kun’s scent… I love it…”

She rubs her face against my neck.

Her quiet voice carries such heat, it feels like a confession.

(Anna… too bold… no, too cute…!)

“…Reiji-kun…”

Now Fuwari. Half-open eyes peer at me.

Her heavy lids don’t hide her soft smile as she touches my cheek.

“That… wasn’t enough…”

Quickly, she captures my lips.

Not brief—deep, long.

Her warmth, sweet breath, soft weight flood in.

“…Hehe. So warm… Reiji-kun…”

A melting smile.

My heart’s exploding, words failing.

Something soft squishes in… (Too deep to describe… sorry.)

“…Reiji-kun…”

And Suzune. Eyes shut tight in the futon, shoulders trembling.

Noticing my gaze, she lunges forward.

“S-Suzune too… wants more with Reiji-kun…!”

—Chuu.

A brief touch, then she pulls back.

But, giggling shyly, she goes again.

Gentle, yet desperate.

“Uhehehe… I-I did it… But… so happy…”

She dives under the futon, ears red, laughter unstoppable.

Her earnestness tests my rationality.

Anna on my right. Fuwari on my left chest. Suzune at my pillow.

Their breaths mingle, the cramped futon blazing with heat.

“Rei-kun is… Anna’s…”

“Reiji-kun is… mine…”

“Reiji-kun is… Suzune’s…!”

Whispers from three sides short-circuit my brain. My youthful volcano’s about to erupt.

(No, wait… calm down, Reiji… No more…!)

Desperately clinging to reason, I pat their heads gently.

“…All three of you, that’s enough. I love you all… so sleep easy.”

At my words, they each flash sweet smiles.

“Ehehe… Rei-kun saying he loves me, now I can sleep…”

“Mm… Wrapped in Reiji-kun… goodnight…”

“Uhehehe… Suzune’s definitely dreaming sweet…”

They snuggle even closer.

In the too-tight futon, I’m a complete sandwich.

But—even my racing heart feels like proof of happiness.

※

Waking up, I realize I’m completely pinned.

No, not pinned… restrained?

(…I can’t move…!?)

My right arm’s clutched by Anna, left arm locked by Fuwari, and Suzune’s sprawled asleep on my chest.

(…Heavy… no, light, but… I can’t breathe…!)

A blissful hell, like being buried in cats. But my futon hosts three gorgeous girls, ultra-close.

No need to say what’s pressing against me, right?

“…Mmm… Rei-kun, morning…♡”

Anna wakes first.

Her bedhead’s adorably tousled.

She instinctively nuzzles closer, her soft touch squishing against my arm.

“H-Hey, Anna, too close!”

“Ehehe, nabbed Rei-kun’s side first thing~”

She grins innocently, oblivious to my racing heart.

“…Fwa… Morning… Reiji-kun…”

Fuwari stretches, eyes opening.

Her movement presses her ample chest against me, stealing my breath.

“Mm… Hugging you is so warm… I don’t wanna let go…”

Half-asleep, she squeezes my arm tighter, treating me like a plushie.

“F-Fuwari… my arm’s… going numb…!”

“Ehehe… Then the other arm too… gyuu…”

(Wait, no double-arm lock! I’m trapped!)

“…Munya… Reiji-kun… ehehe…”

Finally, Suzune stirs on my chest.

Blushing, she looks up shyly.

“U-Uwah… T-Today too… Suzune was… on top…? Ehehe…”

She laughs to cover, but her petite frame fits perfectly, adorable even in her sleep.

“Morning, Suzune. …You’re not heavy, it’s fine.”

“R-Really? …Ehehehe… Reiji-kun’s bed might be Suzune’s reserved seat…”

Another weird declaration, giggling.

Here’s the kicker: All three aim for a kiss at once.

“Alright! Morning kiss time!”

“Ehehe… Morning Reiji-kun’s okay to spoil more, right…”

“M-Morning kiss… Suzune wants to too…!”

Faces close in from all directions.

“Wait, hold on! All at once is impossible!”

“Ready!♡”

“Ready~♡”

“Ready…♡”

—Chuu♡♡♡

A triple morning kiss.

Cheek, lips, forehead—each sweet sensation locks me in place.

(What’s this happiness buffet!? Too much firepower for morning!)

“And~ A deeper morning~”

“Kiss!♡”

“Here we go!♡”

“Nwaaah, nghhh!”

They’re pulling this first thing…!

※

After chaotic futon shenanigans, we finally get up.

But, of course, the bathroom’s tiny.

“Rei-kun, let’s brush together!”

“Reiji-kun, I’ll wash your face~”

“Reiji-kun, Suzune’ll wipe with a towel!”

Their energy’s off the charts.

Why?

“…”

“…”

“…”

“D-Don’t just go silent…”

“Ehehe, well…”

“Fnya, you know~?”

“Uhehe, y-yeah…”

What their shy giggles mean, I’ll leave to your imagination.

Toyed with from dawn, my day kicks off like this.