Dungeon Streaming in a Chastity-Reversed World with 1:99 Male-to-Female Ratio! I Might Be a Rare Man, But I’ll Risk My Life to Find a Wife! - 63

Chapter 63: The Man Who Moves Forward and the Female Teachers Leading the Way Part 1

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Tsukiyama simply walked in front of Ittou and the others. Yet, they straightened their backs, standing at rigid attention as if they were soldiers enduring the full presence of a superior officer passing by. Though small and dressed in a kimono, she radiated an overwhelming pressure and a quiet, simmering anger, slowly scanning Ittou and the others as if licking them with her eyes.

“…Well, I suppose it might be embarrassing for adolescents to talk about their dreams, ideals, and favorite things in front of everyone~”

Tsukiyama placed a hand on her cheek and let out a small sigh. 

No, it’s because she’s scary..

He thought, swallowing the words before they could escape. Next to him, Anri remained standing stiffly as well, but she desperately raised her hand, pleading for a chance to speak.

“Ah, um…Is this kind of story really necessary? Also, things like 【Female Wolf Female Tiger】, 【Hello Arrow】, or 【Words Are the Source of Misfortune】do the names really have to be like that…?”

“Yes, yes~! I’ll answer that one!”

Perhaps sensing the tension from Tsukiyama and the others—or perhaps it was just in her nature—Raigou jumped forward and landed on the floor made of the special material of the training room with both feet.

“As I said earlier, what’s important about an ‘【Original】’ is that it’s your own magic, see? Everyone likes feeling special, right? For example, when someone of the opposite sex says, ‘You’re special…’ or when you say it yourself, it’s full of emotion, isn’t it?”

Ittou glanced at her with a small smile—she sounded weirdly deep and cool—and looked to the girls of Team A. They were imagining the situation. Anri held her cheeks with both hands, her face bright red. Kusumi clutched her writhing body, thinking, “Ah… but I, as a member of the Kujuukuri family, shall accept this…!” And Kanna stared off blankly at the training room’s magical lights on the ceiling, smiling as if lost in a distant dream.

Everyone really does long for something like that… Someone “special,” huh. Someday, if I like someone, I’ll definitely say that, too.

“Now then, having thought about how nice it is to feel special, let’s return to the topic. What’s important about an ‘【Original】’ is ‘belief.’”

“Belief?”

“Yes. You could say it’s believing in yourself and your 【Original】. The 【Original】 you created is strong. The 【Original】 you worked hard on can’t possibly lose. It’s the strongest 【Original】 in the world! By believing that, your magical power amplifies. If you just think, ‘It’s the Fireball everyone uses!’ it’s stable, but its power won’t show. Why? Because magic is love!”

Raigou swung her loose sleeves widely, her face glowing with ecstasy as she spun in circles. Ittou somehow felt he understood what she meant by magic being love. The loving words from his grandmothers had protected him from malice, and the advice that mutual goodwill was important when activating strong magic also matched this idea. That love could be poured into magic as well. It made Ittou clench his fists and raise the corners of his mouth.

“You’re getting excited, aren’t you~?”

Startled by Raigou’s words, he raised his face. But it wasn’t just him. Kanna, Kusumi, and Anri were smiling too. And they wanted it—their very own ‘【Original】.’ Because…

“Ahh, having the three of you come was worth it~.”

“Huh?”

“Well, technically it would have been fine with just Heike-sensei and me~.”

Tsukiyama’s eyes narrowed, and Ittou thought her mouth curved into a wide grin, though he couldn’t be certain.

“Seeing the teachers’ 【Original】’s directly, being moved, and getting excited makes you want to learn, doesn’t it? Excitement is important. If you can clearly imagine what you might become by studying this… If you can look forward to your future and get excited about learning, efficiency improves and it’s fun. Only good things will come from them, right~?”

Ittou nodded. He had wanted his 【Original】 to compete against a strong adult like Kondou—to not lose. It seemed difficult and required resolve. But now, all he felt was exhilaration. Of course, there would be struggles, possibly pain or anxiety. Even so, if there was a part of himself he could be proud of waiting on the other side..

I want to challenge it! I want to learn!

He could look forward. He could smile. Ittou naturally stepped forward. Toward the ‘teachers.’ Toward those who would illuminate their future lives. And he was not alone. Kanna, Kusumi, and Anri stepped forward too.

“What a good expression~. I’m sure you’ll keep it like that~. Now then, Anri Akagi-san, shall we work hard together?”

Anri’s eyes widened at being called upon, but she paid no attention as Tsukiyama took her hand.

“Huh? Why me?”

“It’s fine, isn’t it?~. First, Heike-sensei and I already observed everyone’s abilities and aptitudes and divided them accordingly~. I lean toward water, but I also have wind attributes. You, Akagi-san, have stronger wind but also some water. The compatibility shouldn’t be bad~.”

“No! Maybe the compatibility’s fine, but! But—!”

Seeing Anri look at him pleadingly, Ittou put his hands together in apology. Amid the mental echo of Donadona, Anri was led by Tsukiyama into a separate training room.

“Well, that’s the plan. We’ll have individual interviews and think about your【Original】’s. I’ll start with…”

“Me, right?”

Kanna stepped forward in front of Raigou, making her laugh out loud.

“Kyah! You’re perceptive~. Yes, lightning magic, between wind and fire. I can also use the same magic. Let’s have some electrifyingly stimulating proposals~.”

“Then, I… I will go to Heike-sensei?”

“No, you should have Kani-sensei take a look at you first..”

Kusumi, looking at Heike and smiling, was quickly denied, and Kani tapped her shoulder. Noticing Kusumi’s bright red face, Kani placed her white hands on both of Kusumi’s cheeks.

“Ah, it’s a little embarrassing, huh? Sorry. ‘He’ seems a bit difficult, so we will need two person to take care of him. Now, let’s pull ourselves together and think about your 【Original】 together~.”

Seeing Kusumi being guided forward by Kani, Ittou turned to face the two teachers and straightened his posture.

“Heike-sensei! Yukiichi-sensei! Please, take care of me!”

Heike nodded, scratching her eyes, while Yukiichi stared intently at him.

“Yes. I have earth, and Yukiichi is top-notch with fire. Let’s think carefully about your 【Original】.”

“Yes! Please!”

Ittou tried to bow energetically, but Yukiichi approached with a thud, stopping his head. When he raised it, she glared sharply.

“Yes, but do not bow your head so lightly like that…!”

“Ah, s-sorry…!”

At that moment, Ittou saw it. Yukiichi’s pale skin flush with red, her sharp canine teeth brushing across her red tongue.

“If the smell of shampoo carries over to me, I might attack…!”

She twitched her nose, twisting her mouth in agitation.

“Oh! By the way~! Wind tends to have voice fetishes, water likes veins, earth likes muscles, fire likes scents! Now then!”

Raigou’s distant voice reached him, and Ittou began to move slowly. Taking a deep, steady breath.

Suuuuuh… Haaaaaah…

“Alright…!”

Ahead, Heike was soothing the panting Yukiichi. But her beastlike eyes never left Ittou.

“This teacher is ‘amazing’ too…”

And so, Ittou’s creation of his 【Original】 finally began.

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