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 42: Shut-In Environment Fully Established

Man, sleeping like a log for three whole days? That’s just not normal! Yo, it’s me, Arius, the rapist.

The very first thing I did when I woke up was grab some manju and head to Rongrong to apologize.

I mean, come on, giving in to Ririeru-san’s seduction was one thing, but then going on a rampage and attacking indiscriminately?

That’s just not okay. Seriously, not cool.

So, yeah, I threw myself into a full-on dogeza the moment I got to Rongrong—nailed it with style.

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

Looking back, I totally didn’t read the room or pick the right time or place, but I don’t regret it.

Anyway.

Thankfully, they accepted my apology.

When they even said it felt amazing, I was like, “Well, damn, guess my lower half solves everything!” The sister restaurant contract didn’t get scrapped either, so that’s a win.

“Welcome!”

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

Things have shifted a bit since we signed the sister restaurant deal with Rongrong.

It’s like, all the customers coming in now are familiar faces.

The person who just walked in is a Rongrong employee, and over at the tables, there’s Kazune-san, plus two of Nelba-san’s subordinates, the ones they call Snakes.

In the end, we hardly get any new customers anymore, but instead, it’s turned into a spot where acquaintances drop by.

I think that’s a pretty cool setup in its own way. Maybe not a hidden gem, but a place where friends come to chill? That’s not half bad.

The financial worries are pretty much gone thanks to the Rongrong contract.

In a way, you could say I’ve got the perfect shut-in environment set up.

Ronnyan’s flag shop business is running smoothly without overdoing it.

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

And then there’s the Snakes.

From what I heard, the Snakes have strong demon blood, and to survive, they need male semen on top of regular food.

That got me wondering what the original “comfort” plan at Rongrong was supposed to be. Were they gonna hire some kind of male companions or something?

Whatever, if that’s the deal, I’m your guy.

To be blunt, ever since I woke up, my lower half’s been aching something fierce.

Just seeing Towa and the others in their cheongsam uniforms at the shop gets me hard, and if I’m not careful, I might end up pouncing on them.

That’s where the Snakes come in.

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

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

The fact that there’s always at least one Snake hanging around Ronnyan has a lot to do with that.

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

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

Serika’s not thrilled about it, puffing her cheeks and saying stuff like, “I’m way better than them!”

But that’s obvious, so it’s become a pattern to give her a thorough “lesson” afterward.

My sex drive, huh?

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

Maybe it’s a rebound from the long stretch when I was mentally drained, but I swear, it’s like I’m some kind of monkey.

So, that’s the state of my life—or rather, my sex life—right now.

When I’m feeling horny as hell, I feed one of the Snakes, no matter the time.

Every three days, I take a client, and afterward, I vent my 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…

“Goshujin!!”

“Oh, already that time, huh?”

Shuri-chan bursts into the back with a leash-attached bracelet, full of energy.

Maybe it’s because she’s a werewolf?

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

When Towa suggested hiring her as an employee, I was shocked in all sorts of ways, but she’s been a multi-talented star—helping me out, assisting Towa, even joining Serika for ingredient sourcing and monster hunting.

To be honest, I’m glad we hired her.

With the flag shop picking up, I’ve realized that without Shuri-chan, we’d be stretched thin on ingredient prep and waste removal.

Maybe Towa was thinking ahead on that one—damn, she’s sharp.

“Here!”

The bracelet she hands me is the one I bought for her way back, and I’m glad she seems to like it.

She’s grinning ear to ear, wagging her tail bun bun.

Yup, total puppy energy. She doesn’t call me “Onii-chan” anymore, but having a girl who used to call me that now call me “Goshujin” hits me right in the dick.

Alright, then, for today…

“Ah…♡.”

“Today’s walk is this way.”

I put the bracelet around her neck.

It’s a signal.

“…Wan♡.”

A nighttime stroll.

※

“Ha…♡ Ha…♡.”

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

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

“G-Goshu, Goshujin♡.”

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

“H-Ha, hai♡.”

Looks like she’s gotta go.

I pull out what you’d call an etiquette bag.

“N, nu…♡.”

Lifting her miniskirt reveals her bare crotch.

When I bring the bag close, a pushaa of liquid comes out.

“A, haa…♡.”

Her dreamy gaze sends shivers down my spine.

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

“Let’s go.”

“Ha… w-wan♡.”

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

With a light tug on the leash, Shuri-chan follows, still wearing that blissful expression.

It’s a werewolf trait—or maybe just Shuri-chan’s—but she can blend into the dark.

We’re not exactly walking in deserted areas, but no one seems to notice her, which is kinda weird.

I’m holding a leash attached to a crazy pervert in skimpy, risqué clothes, and she’s considered “ugly” by this world’s standards, yet nobody bats an eye.

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

“Goshujin♡ Goshujin♡.”

And every now and then, she rubs up against me suri suri. Honestly, this is gonna warp my kinks.

Even now, I’m thinking if I get used to this with Shuri-chan, next it’ll be Towa or Serika… no, Mia. Gotta stay focused.

“Whoa, it’s pretty bright over here.”

That said, we can’t go to places with blazing lights.

Her trait makes people ignore her, but if she bumps into someone, it’d cause a scene instantly.

And that’s the thing—that level of thrill is just perfect.

Part of it’s that I’m new to exposure play, but imagining what I could do once I get good at it is fun. Next step, maybe have Shuri-chan crawl on all fours? Nah, that’d scrape her knees.

“Ehehe♡.”

Even though I’m having risky thoughts, Shuri-chan keeps showing me affection.

But she doesn’t make any sexual moves. To put it plainly, she never initiates sex.

I wondered if she’s holding back, like Towa used to, but it doesn’t seem like that.

It’s hard to explain, but it feels like she’s still figuring out how to fit in.

At our place, Mia’s the most eager for sex with me.

Not that Towa and Serika are shy about it.

Mia’s shameless, like, “How about tonight?” and then Towa and Serika compete, raising their voices.

Shuri-chan seems to be mimicking that vibe.

This nighttime walk could easily turn into sex if I wanted, but when it’s just the two of us, she never brings it up.

“Shuri-chan?”

“Yes♡ Goshujin♡.”

I thought maybe she’s being careful not to upset me or matching the mood, but that’s not it.

It’s probably less about wanting to be claimed and more about wanting to be kept… maybe? She seems deeply satisfied just being treated like a pet.

“Wanna have sex?”

“If, if Goshujin wants…”

She gets a bit flustered when I ask directly.

I’ve gotten better at picking up on these emotional nuances.

“Hm… another time, then.”

“H-Hai.”

Her sexy move to lift her skirt got me a bit turned on.

But going for outdoor sex right here? That’s a no-go for all sorts of reasons.

For now, I’ll keep an eye on Shuri-chan and wait for her to want me on her own. Rushing in like a horny dude gets you hated—whoever said that, anyway?

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

“…Hai♡.”

She’s the kind of girl you wanna cherish, so I’ll treat her right.

※

“Welcome back, Serika.”

“A-Arius-sama! I’m home!”

I went to greet her, figuring she’d be back from ingredient sourcing soon, and Serika leaps into my arms with a waa. Feels nice.

“Good work, everyone from the Snakes too.”

“Ha! We’re honored to have aided our lord!”

The Snakes all drop to their knees and bow in unison—ugh, creepy.

Mia told me they’re into adventuring, or maybe mercenary work? They want chances to train for combat or something.

Right now, they’re like Nelba-san’s personal soldiers, but Nelba herself asked if I’d take them along for Serika’s ingredient runs.

“Uh, yeah, just… relax, okay?”

“Ha!”

They snap up in unison, standing at ease—seriously creepy, like an army. Scary stuff.

“Arius-sama’s freaking out. Stop it.”

“W-We’re terribly sorry, Serika-sama! Please forgive us, our lord!!”

Yup, they’re prostrating now. Yup, scary. Serika’s scary too. I’m pretty sure my face is twitching hard right now.

What kind of relationship did we end up with? Seriously, what happened?

That said, having more hands for ingredient sourcing is a huge help.

Since we promised to supply ingredients to Rongrong, Serika’s workload has spiked.

Serika’s amazing for handling it in a day, but not being able to work the shop as a Ronnyan employee was mentally tough for her. The Snakes solved that problem.

“No need to be so formal. You guys are helping us out a ton. I’m the one who should apologize for working you so hard.”

“—”

Both practically and sexually, they’re a lifesaver.

I’m genuinely grateful—well, I’m literally bowing right now.

“Arius-sama…”

“O-Our lord… ah, ah… God, God…”

Can I go home now?

Seriously, what do I do?

Why do they look at me with sparkling eyes when I apologize? What am I supposed to do? Who am I?

I give up.

For now, it’s great that Ronnyan’s running smoothly.

The shut-in environment is basically complete—all that’s left is maintaining and improving it.