As A Result of Trying To Live An Erotic Slow-Life, I Have Become The Underground Ruler of This Upside-Down Otherworld - Chapter 43: Hikikomori Environment Setup Complete

Chapter 43: Hikikomori Environment Setup Complete

Three whole days of sleeping like a log is just not normal! Yo, it’s Arius, the rapist.

The first thing I did when I woke up was head to Ryuu with some manju to apologize.

I mean, come on, giving in to Liliel-san’s temptation would’ve been one thing, but going wild and attacking everyone afterward?

That’s just not okay. Seriously.

So, I went full dogeza mode, nailing a graceful bow the moment I arrived at Ryuu.

Got dragged to the back right after, but I doubled down and did it again.

Looking back, I didn’t exactly read the room, but I don’t regret it.

Anyway.

Luckily, they accepted it.

When they even said it felt really good, I thought, Yup, the lower half solves everything. The sister-store contract didn’t get scrapped either, so all’s well.

“Irasshaimase!”

And just like that, I’m back to daily life.

Life after signing the sister-store contract with Ryuu has seen a bit of a shift.

It’s like, now it’s mostly familiar faces showing up as customers.

The person who just walked in is a Ryuu staff member, and seated at the tables are Kazune-san and two of Nelba-san’s subordinates, who are apparently called snakes.

In the end, we barely get any new customers, but the place has turned into a spot where acquaintances come to hang out.

I think that’s a pretty good setup. It might not be a hidden gem, but a place where friends come to unwind isn’t bad at all.

Thanks to the contract with Ryuu, money worries are pretty much gone.

You could say I’ve got the perfect hikikomori environment set up.

The Ronyan’ flag shop is running smoothly within reasonable limits.

Including Kazune-san herself, her acquaintances, and the single girls working at Ryuu, we’re taking a customer about once every three days.

Then there’s the snakes.

From what I’ve heard, the snake folks have strong demonic blood and need male essence to survive, on top of regular food.

That made me wonder about the whole “comfort” thing at Ryuu from before… Were they planning to hire male companions or something?

Anyway, if that’s the deal, I’m all in.

To be honest, since waking up, the aching in my lower half has been rough.

Just seeing Towa and the others in their cheongsam outfits at the shop gets me hard, and if I let my guard down, I might end up pouncing on them.

That’s where the snakes come in.

It’s for their survival, right? No helping it! I’ll feed them plenty!

That’s the excuse I tell myself, and I’ve already been relying on them pretty frequently.

That’s also why there’s always at least one snake person at the Ronyan’ place now.

Honestly, even though I’m doing this for my own convenience, they’re insanely grateful.

It’s almost scary—like, one of them called me their “lord” the other day.

Serika doesn’t take it well, puffing her cheeks and saying stuff like, *I’m way better than them.* But since that’s obvious, it’s become a pattern to “teach” her thoroughly afterward.

My libido, huh?

I’m starting to get a bit fed up with how wild it’s gotten.

Maybe it’s a rebound from the long period of being mentally drained, but I feel like even a monkey would be shocked.

So, my current lifestyle—or rather, my sex life—is like this:

When the urge gets bad, I feed the snake folks anytime, day or night.

Every three days, I take a customer, then vent the lingering frustration with Towa, Mia, or Serika.

On my two days off a week, I enjoy no-strings-attached sex with someone.

That’s the vibe.

And on top of that—

“MASTERRR!!”

“Oh, already that time?”

Shuri-chan bursts into the back with a wristband tied to a leash, full of energy.

Maybe because she’s a werewolf?

Shuri-chan loves walks—or rather, she begs me for one every single day.

When Towa suggested hiring her as staff, I was shocked in all sorts of ways, but she’s been a huge help. Assisting me, helping Towa, even handling Serika’s ingredient sourcing and monster hunting—she’s a total all-rounder.

Honestly, hiring her was a great call.

With the flag shop getting busier, I realized that without Shuri-chan, we’d be struggling with prep work and ingredient processing, even without the waste removal.

Maybe Towa had that in mind—she’s super competent.

“Here!”

The wristband she hands me is one I bought for her a while back. Glad she likes it.

She’s all smiles, wagging her tail like crazy.

Yup, total puppy vibes. She doesn’t call me “Onii-chan” anymore, but having a girl who once did now call me “master” hits me right in the crotch.

Alright then, for today…

“Ah… ♡”

“Today’s walk is this way.”

I put the wristband around her neck.

It’s…

“…Wan ♡”

The signal for a nighttime walk.

—

“Ha… ♡ Ha… ♡”

Since it’s originally a wristband, it’s a bit tight around her neck.

The leash stretching from it might make it hard to breathe, but Shuri-chan keeps smiling, as if even that feels good.

“M-Master ♡”

“Hm? Oh, sure. I’ll get ready, so hang on a sec.”

“Y-Yes ♡”

Looks like she’s feeling it.

I pull out the so-called etiquette bag.

“N, nnh… ♡”

Lifting her miniskirt reveals her bare crotch.

When I hold the bag close, liquid gushes out with a *pshaa*.

“Ah, haa… ♡”

Her dreamy gaze sends shivers down my spine.

I didn’t think I was into the kinky stuff… but Shuri-chan might’ve awakened something in me.

“Let’s go.”

“Ha… wa, wan ♡”

I toss a magic stone into the bag of waste as a makeshift desiccant.

When I tug the leash lightly, Shuri-chan follows with that same blissful expression.

It’s a werewolf trait—or rather, Shuri-chan’s trait—that she can blend into the darkness.

We’re not even walking in a quiet area, but no one seems to notice her, which is kinda weird.

I’m holding a leash attached to a super scantily clad, provocative pervert—who’s considered unattractive by society’s standards—and yet, no one bats an eye.

Maybe that’s why, as a newbie to this kinky stuff, I’m getting hooked on the thrill of walking a cute girl around with no panties or bra.

“Master ♡ Master ♡”

She keeps nuzzling up to me like this. Honestly, it’s warping my fetishes.

I’m already getting ideas—after mastering this with Shuri-chan, maybe Towa, Serika… or Mia next? Gotta stay focused or I’ll spiral.

“Whoa, this area’s pretty bright.”

Can’t go where the lights are blazing, though. Her trait makes people ignore her, but if she bumps into someone, it’s instant chaos.

That thrill? Perfect. I’m new to exposure play, but imagining what’s next is half the fun. Maybe have Shuri-chan crawl on all fours? Nah, her knees would get wrecked.

“Ehehe ♡”

Despite my wild thoughts, Shuri-chan keeps showering me with affection, but she doesn’t initiate anything sexual. No propositions, ever.

This nighttime walk is plenty erotic to me, but what’s her take?

Like Towa back then, maybe she’s holding back? Doesn’t seem like it, though. It’s more like she’s adapting, figuring things out.

Mia’s the most aggressive about sex at our place. Not that Towa or Serika are shy—Mia just boldly goes, “How about tonight?” and the others jump in to compete.

Shuri-chan seems to mimic that vibe. This walk could easily turn into something, but when it’s just us, she never brings it up.

“Shuri-chan?”

“Y-Yesh ♡ Master ♡”

I wondered if she’s being careful not to upset me or reading the room, but that’s not it.

It’s less about being objectified and more about wanting to be kept… like a pet? She seems genuinely fulfilled by that treatment.

“Wanna get naughty?”

“I-if master desires it…”

She’s a bit flustered by the direct question. I’m getting better at reading these cues.

“Hmm… maybe next time.”

“Y-Yes.”

Her lifting her skirt is so damn sexy, it’s got me riled up. But going for public sex right here? Too much, for a lot of reasons.

For now, I’ll keep an eye on Shuri-chan and wait for her to want me on her own terms. Rushing in like a horndog gets you nowhere—who said that crap?

“Alright, let’s wander a bit more before heading back.”

“…Yes ♡”

She’s the type you wanna cherish. Gotta treat her right.

***

“Welcome back, Serika!”

“A-Arius-sama! I’m home!”

I figured Serika’d be back from ingredient runs soon, so I went to greet her. She dives into my chest with a waai—feels nice.

“Good work, snake folks.”

“Ha! We are honored to serve our lord!”

The snakes drop to their knees in unison, bowing. Uh, creepy.

Mia told me they’re like adventurers or mercenaries, wanting combat training or something. They’re basically Nelba-san’s private soldiers now, and she asked if they could tag along on Serika’s runs.

“Uh, yeah, at ease?”

“Ha!”

They snap up into a rest stance. Super creepy, like a damn army.

“Arius-sama’s freaking out! Stop it!”

“W-we’re sorry, Serika-sama! Forgive us, our lord!!”

Yup, they’re prostrating now. Yup, terrifying. Serika’s scary too. My face is definitely twitching.

What the hell kinda dynamic is this? What happened?

Still, the extra hands for ingredient runs are a godsend. With us supplying Ronyan too, Serika’s workload spiked.

Serika’s a beast—she can handle it in a day—but not being able to work the shop as a dragon girl was stressing her out. The snakes fixed that.

“No need to be so formal. You’re helping a ton. I’m the one who feels bad for working you so hard.”

“—”

They’re helping practically and with my libido, so I’m genuinely grateful. I’m bowing my head—literally.

“Arius-sama…”

“O-our lord… ahh, ahh… God, our God…”

Can I go home now?

Seriously, what do I do? Why do they look starry-eyed when I apologize? What am I supposed to do? Who am I?

Screw it.

At least the Ronyan’ operation is running smoothly, which is great.

Hikikomori setup’s basically perfect. Now it’s just about maintaining and improving it.