As a Reward for Saving the World, I Was Reincarnated Into a World Where Girls Are Super Aggressive and Chastity Roles Are Reversed!! …Or So I Thought, Until It Turned Out to Be an Overbearing Yandere Harem of My Former Companions Who Loved Me Too Much - 32

Chapter 32: A Date with Celestia

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“Now then, Kazuki-sama. On this memorable first date, I, Celestia, shall guide you with all my heart.”

Bathed in the morning sunlight, Celestia offered a perfect lady’s bow with a radiant smile. Today, her golden hair had been styled more elaborately than usual, and she wore a refined white blouse paired with a subdued long skirt that followed the latest trends in the royal capital. That alone made her quite charming, but she also seemed a little nervous.

“Kazuki, make sure you enjoy yourself. But if you get any weird ideas, I won’t forgive you. You’re my fiancé, after all.”

“Master. Celestia-sama can, at times, experience sudden fluctuations in her emotions. If anything troubles you, please use this communication magic device to call for me. I will come immediately.”

From behind, Silvia and Shinon’s words of warning shot toward me. Their gazes were as sharp as hawks hunting prey.

“Hahaha, you’re worrying too much. Well then, I’m off!”

I laughed at the now-familiar exchange and held out my hand to Celestia.

“Kazuki-sama, this is…?”

“Ah, well, since it’s a date, I thought we should hold hands. Unless you don’t like it?”

For a moment, she widened her eyes in surprise. Then, blushing with joy, she placed her small hand over mine.

“Not at all, Kazuki-sama…♡ Then, shall we go? I wish to take you to a special place, so that you may come to know me better.”

When Celestia chanted a spell, a soft magic circle spread beneath our feet. My vision turned white, and when I opened my eyes again, we were standing in an unfamiliar place.

“This is…? It’s not the capital, is it?”

Before us stretched a cobblestone road and rows of houses with red brick roofs, forming a tranquil and beautiful countryside town. In the distance stood majestic mountains, and the clear air felt refreshing.

“This is my hometown, Astrea. I grew up here until I was summoned to the capital as a saint.”

Celestia spoke with slight embarrassment, yet there was also pride in her voice.

“So this is where you’re from, Celestia. Hearing that makes it feel almost sacred somehow!”

“Ufufu, not at all. It’s just an ordinary little town… Ah, before that, would you accompany me for a little shopping?”

She pointed toward a clothing shop with an adorable signboard. Though the building showed its age, the displayed items had a sense of style that rivaled those of the capital.

“It has always been my dream to visit this shop. I thought it would be wonderful if you could choose clothes you like for me, Kazuki-sama.”

“I don’t mind, but… I don’t really have any fashion sense.”

“That’s fine. I simply want to know Kazuki-sama’s preferences.”

Seeing her sweet smile reminded me. Yes, this date was meant for her to learn about my tastes. In that case, it would be best not to put on airs. Once inside the store, Celestia picked up a modest one-piece dress in blue and white displayed in the showcase. Its soft fabric was trimmed with delicate lace—perfectly suiting her aura.

“How about this one?”

“I think it’s wonderful. Then, I’ll go try it on. Please wait just a moment!”

With a bright smile, she hugged the dress to her chest and hurried into the fitting room. As I browsed the shop, my eyes suddenly landed on a particular corner. It was the lingerie section.

Whoa, there’s even one here…!

As my gaze darted awkwardly, a cheerful shop attendant approached.

“Are you looking for something, sir? That section is currently our most popular line in the capital—the ‘Secret of the Saintess’ series. Despite their modest appearance, they’re surprisingly daring in design, which men absolutely adore.”

“I see… Men do like contrasts, after all.”

The lingerie featured pure white fabric adorned with frills and ribbons to the extreme, but with parts that were sheer, making the design incredibly provocative. 

If Celestia-sama were to wear something like this ‘Saintess’ series, the gap would be enough to kill me…

Just as I was thinking that, Celestia peeked her head shyly out from the fitting room.

“Kazuki-sama… Uum… if it pleases you, would you also choose some undergarments for me? I can’t decide by myself which ones would suit the dress…”

“Pfft!?”

I froze at her sudden suggestion. Blushing, she pointed toward the very ‘Secret of the Saintess’ series I had been looking at.

“T-That design there… Do you like it, Kazuki-sama…?”

I love it (instant answer).

I struggled to keep my reason intact and could only nod furiously. Celestia smiled happily, then disappeared back into the fitting room with both the dress and lingerie.

“Ufufu, you have a discerning eye, sir. That lingerie even has an opening here, making it a perfect embodiment of the ‘Secret of the Saintess’ concept.”

“That completely defeats the purpose of underwear. Isn’t the designer of this series a bit too perverted?”

Blushing, I muttered a retort at the smugly grinning attendant. But wait—if things went on like this, Celestia would end up coming out wearing pervy lingerie…! I hurried to stop her, but before I could, she stepped out, cheeks flushed red.

“So this is the sort of thing Kazuki-sama likes. I have learned a lot.”

The Celestia who returned was nothing short of an angel. Her golden hair gleamed in the sunlight, and the blue one-piece matched perfectly with her fair skin. She smiled bashfully at me, radiant and beautiful, as though she embodied the very essence of purity.

But underneath that was erotic lingerie!!

“No, that underwear isn’t really my thing…”

“Strangely enough, being wrapped in clothes that match Kazuki-sama’s tastes makes me feel as though I’ve become yours.”

Even as her face turned red, Celestia boldly took my hand. 

Damn, this is intense!!

Back in my previous world, I could never have imagined such a scene. At this point, I didn’t even care if she thought I was a pervert with a fetish for sexy lingerie.

“So, where are we going next?”

After paying—while the attendant smirked knowingly—I asked her that question. Celestia then pointed toward a hill in the distance.

“Please allow me to show you where I grew up. That building there is the orphanage where I was raised. I’m sure they will be overjoyed to meet the Hero.”

She indicated a slightly old but well-kept building atop the hill. The building exuded a certain warmth to it. Even in moments like this, Celestia thought of others. Truly, she was worthy of being called a saintess. That was what I felt.

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