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 - 36-37

Chapter 36: Shinon’s Confession

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“Family…?”

Shinon’s serious words made me let out a foolish, half-dazed voice. But soon enough, I understood the meaning of her words in the context unique to this world.

-I see… Because she carried the blood of demons, she had always been lonely. By accepting her origins, I had allowed her to truly open her heart to me. And now, by saying she wanted to continue serving at my side as a personal maid, she was showing me the highest form of loyalty.

“Ah, of course! Shinon is already a precious family to me! From now on too, always stay by my side as my exclusive maid!”

When I responded to her feelings with a beaming smile, Shinon froze with a blank look for a moment. Then, quietly but firmly shaking her head, she gripped my hand. Almost as if to say she wouldn’t let me go…

“…No, Master. The ‘family’ I speak of does not mean that.”

“Huh?”

“What I truly wish to be is neither your elder sister, nor your younger sister, nor even your personal maid. What I want to become… Is your wife.”

“…W-wife?”

This time, my thoughts completely froze. Shinon placed her other hand over the one we already held together, and as her beautiful blue eyes pierced into mine, she began to pour out her feelings as if a dam had burst. Her voice was quiet, yet carried with it an unfathomable intensity and a hint of madness.

“Yes, your wife. To control every aspect of you with these hands, and to serve only for your sake—that is my wish. Your meals, your health, your friendships, even your very heart… All of it, I will take charge of. All you need to do is live within the perfect daily life I prepare for you, looking only at me, smiling only for me.”

The light vanished from Shinon’s eyes. Her expressionless face looked so breathtakingly beautiful it was terrifying.

“In the morning, you will wake to my voice. At noon, you will eat the meals I prepare. At night, you will sleep in my arms. I will tend to all your needs. The fact that you will no longer be able to do anything without me—that is what brings me happiness.”

With an enraptured expression, she guided my hand to her cheek.

“Of course, I know that Master desires a harem. Celestia-sama and Silvia-sama are both wonderful people. However, the only one who can truly understand, accept, and manage every part of you is me. Don’t you think that makes me the most fitting choice to be your rightful wife?”

She smiled bewitchingly as she continued.

“So please, Master. Make me your number one wife. If you do, then everything I am will belong to you, for all eternity…”

That was no longer so much a confession as it was a curse disguised as words of love.

In my head, the common sense I had held until yesterday came crashing down in pieces.

Shinon… She likes me too? That excessive care, the constant watching—was it not just loyalty as a maid, but also her feelings for me…? What the hell is going on with this world…!?

Following Celestia, now even Shinon loved me as a man. Another layer of the convenient “Chastity-Reversed World” filter had peeled away.

The eyes of the girl waiting for my answer in front of me brimmed with expectation, and with an iron will that would never let me escape. Faced with such unbearably heavy love, I could do nothing but lose my words.

“You seem surprised. It is about time, so shall we return to the mansion? It is unfortunate that you could not give me your answer now…”

And so, with my mind spinning in circles, I returned to the mansion.

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Chapter 37: Elf Village

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The seven days within the “Time-Space Anomaly” Shinon created had been more than enough to melt me down to my very core. Even after returning to the mansion, my thoughts stayed hazy, and I caught myself unconsciously searching for Shinon’s figure. 

At meals, I almost opened my mouth waiting for an “aahn” from her, and when trying to dress myself, I fumbled with the buttons. I had been completely tamed by her perfect care.

“Master, the tea is ready. You seem a bit tired, so I blended in some chamomile for relaxation.”

“Ah, thank you…”

On the sofa in the parlor, Shinon sat down beside me and leaned naturally against my shoulder. The soft warmth of her body and her sweet scent wrapped around me, soothing my heart and at the same time drowning me in an irresistible drowsiness.

What is this…? Feeling her warmth makes me so calm…

“Master…You can rely on me more, you know. If you choose me, I will take care of absolutely everything for you…♡”

“…Mm… Shinon…”

Her whisper resonated pleasantly in my ear. Just as I was about to close my eyes in a daze—

“—Hold it right there!!”

Baaang! 

The door burst open, and standing there with arms crossed was Silvia.

“How long are you two planning to flirt like that!? Shinon’s time is over. Don’t you dare say you forgot about our promise!”

Silvia stormed into the room and shoved herself right between Shinon and me.

“I won’t allow any sneaky moves! It was supposed to be a one-day date!”

“…Sneaky moves? How rude. I merely chose the most efficient and rational method to understand Master more deeply. Besides, Master himself desires me.”

“Shut up! You probably did all sorts of weird things, you scheming maid!”

While sparks flew between the two of them, Silvia’s words snapped me back to my senses. That’s right, the date wasn’t over yet. Next was Silvia’s turn. I had almost let Shinon spoil me into forgetting everything…

“Sorry, Silvia. It’s your turn next, isn’t it?”

“Hmph, as long as you understand! Come on, Kazuki! I’ll take you to my homeland—as my ‘fiancé’!”

“Homeland… Does that mean to the Elf Village!?”

At Silvia’s words, Celestia, who had come by to check on us, widened her eyes.

“The Elf Village has strictly forbidden entry to other races since ancient times! If anything happens, we won’t even be able to help you!”

“You’re just trying to monopolize Master by creating the fait accompli of him being your fiancé, aren’t you!?”

“Oh my, is that a problem? It’s only fair to go on a one-day date, isn’t it? No rule was made about the location.”

For some reason, Silvia smiled triumphantly, while Celestia and Shinon both bit their lips in frustration, groaning.

“Grrr…”

Seeing the three of them bicker in their own way, I couldn’t help but feel happy.

“The Elf Village, huh! I’ve heard it was restored, so I’ve wanted to visit! I’ll be counting on you, Silvia!”

“W-well, if you insist… Just don’t you dare embarrass me!”

And so, my new date began—while I endured the burning stares of jealousy and resentment from the two heroines. When Silvia recited her spell, my vision was enveloped in a soft green light. When I next opened my eyes, I gasped.

Spread before me was a fantastical city built upon towering trees that pierced the heavens. The buildings were all crafted of pale wood and gleaming gemstones, with vines strung as suspension bridges between the trees. The air was pure, and from somewhere came the sound of a beautiful harp.

“Incredible… So this is the Elf Village.”

“Fufun, surprised? Welcome to our homeland, Alfheim.”

Silvia puffed out her chest proudly. Today, she wore a beautiful green-based dress adorned with elven traditional designs, and her beauty was unmatched compared to usual. As we stepped into the village, the eyes of all the elves passing by turned toward us at once. Especially the gazes of the elven women burned warmly.

“My, so that is Silvia-sama’s…”

“A human, you say. But he does look strong…”

“They say he’s the hero who defeated the Demon Lord. I’d love to speak with him once…”

The whispers were hushed, yet clearly filled with goodwill.

All right! It looks like the elves of this world also understand how precious men are!

I pumped my fist in triumph inwardly.

“Hey, Kazuki! Don’t you dare go ogling other women!”

Silvia clung tightly to my arm, her face adorably puffed up with jealousy.

“I-I know, I know. But still, everyone in your hometown seems so kind, Silvia.”

“…Doesn’t matter. You’re my fiancé, so you don’t need to think about any other woman. Got it? You absolutely cannot leave my side!”

As she pressed herself against my arm even harder, as if to declare me her possession, I thought again:

The women of this world really are passionate, huh.

And I let my misunderstanding deepen once more.

“Come on, let’s go. First, we need to greet Papa and Mama.”

“M-meet the father- and mother-in-law!?”

The sudden sense of a final boss battle sent a chill down my spine. Silvia firmly pulled my hand, leading me to the largest, most beautifully adorned house in the village. When the door opened, there stood Elder Arcous, whom I had met before, and beside him a graceful, beautiful elven woman who resembled Silvia but had a gentler air.

“Welcome home, Silvia. And… You must be Kazuki.”

Silvia’s mother, Lishia-san, gazed at me with a smile full of maternal affection. Beside her, Arcous-san stood with his arms crossed, wearing a complicated expression.

“Mama, I’m home! This is Kazuki, the fiancé I told you about!”

“Ghh…!”

With a dazzling smile, Silvia introduced me. At her words, Arcous-san groaned while Lishia-san chuckled softly with amusement.

“My, how wonderful of you to truly bring him here. I’ve heard many rumors. Thank you so much for always taking care of our daughter.”

“N-no, not at all! It’s me who’s being taken care of!”

Her calm greeting left me a bit disarmed. But when Lishia-san looked deeply into my eyes, she let out a meaningful little laugh.

“Silvia has told me so much about you. That you’re ‘thickheaded, insensitive, always reckless, but really kinder than anyone, and when it counts, you’ll always protect her, the coolest man in the world.’”

“Wh-what…! M-Mama! Why would you say that! I never…!”

“Oh my, but that’s exactly what you wrote in your letter, isn’t it?”

“Aaaaahhh! This is the worst!”

Flushed bright red, Silvia shrieked at her mother’s revelation. The scene was so heartwarming that I burst out laughing.

It seemed that this date in the Elf Village, though full of turmoil, was going to be a fun one. Gently, I reached out and patted the head of my tsundere elf “fiancée,” who writhed in embarrassment beside me.

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