I Achieved a Happy Ending in a World Where Erotic and Grotesque Things are Commonplace, but I Hadn't Thought About What Would Happen After That. - Chapter 17 Ero is attacking me, turning me into something I'm not…

Chapter 17 Ero is attacking me, turning me into something I’m not…

‘They had a feature on Ayakashi hunting again today, didn’t they?’

‘It’s so cool… Ah, if only I were that strong, I’d be raking in the money and be super popular.’

 Inori didn’t react at all to the voices she heard.

 Nowadays… or rather, since ancient times, Ayakashi hunting has always been an aspiration in this world.

 People admire the courage of Ayakashi hunters who risk their lives, and their ability to make a lot of money.

(Come to think of it, Onii-chan doesn’t really spend any money, huh?)

 My brother, Masayoshi, stands against the highest-level Ayakashi in battle, and of course, he receives a salary commensurate with his strength.

 Undoubtedly, he is the best among the young Ayakashi hunters.

 However, despite receiving such a large sum of money, Masayoshi doesn’t spend it on anything special, and there is no noticeable change in my lifestyle, our parents, or the rest of the family.

‘I don’t have any use for it, so you might as well use it if you need something.’

 Masayoshi always gives his money to his family, saying that it’s pointless for him to keep it.

 He truly has no interest in money, and more than anything, he wants to make sure that his family is taken care of in case something happens.

‘My only talent is hunting Ayakashi with my sword. If there’s something you want to do, Inori, use the money for that. Of course, Dad and Mom, don’t hesitate too if you need anything for the house.’

 Even though he says this, it’s understandable that they can’t easily spend the money.

 That’s why Masayoshi takes his parents out to buy household appliances, and he also offers to go shopping for clothes with Inori.

‘You’re so lucky, Inori. You have such a cool older brother.’

‘He buys you anything you want.’

‘Hey, introduce us to him!’

 She’s ended a few relationships with girls who asked her to introduce them to her brother… but she understood that their feelings differs from hers..

 To Inori, Masayoshi is not only cool, but she also loves him.

 However, even though she believes he has no interest in anyone else, the thought of something happening to him still scares her… That’s what it means to risk your life.

(And lately, I’ve noticed a decrease in the number of guys asking me out.)

 Until recently, many boys had tried to talk to Inori, a middle school student with an exceptional style and beauty. But ever since the previous stalker incident, the number of suitors has decreased significantly.

 This is because it became common knowledge that Inori has an abnormal level of affection for her brother… Well, she herself is completely unbothered by it, and her close friends and others think that it’s only natural for her to feel that way about such a cool brother.

“Hey, Inori!”

“Wha-!?”

 Startled by her friend who suddenly hugged her from behind, Inori stopped what she was doing.

“What are you doing… eh?”

“Nothing.”

 Inori quickly closed her notebook.

 By the way, this notebook was filled with nothing but the good qualities of her brother, and one might even say that it looked like a creepy incantation from a different realm.

 Of course, this was not a notebook for class, but a proper ‘I love my older brother’ notebook, so there was no problem.

“Those guys, they were saying how envious they were of the Ayakashi hunters, but their thinking is so shallow. Do they even understand the danger of risking their lives?”

“I guess not, huh? They probably don’t understand the risks, which is why they’re saying those things.”

 As mentioned earlier, it’s not surprising that ordinary people would feel envious.

 Due to the efforts of Masayoshi and other Ayakashi hunters, the world has become much more peaceful compared to the past, and this city has been certified as having an extremely low threat level from Ayakashi… That’s how incredible their achievements are.

(At first, they said humans would be hunted by Ayakashi, didn’t they?)

 The news constantly featured stories about the threat of Ayakashi, and it was common to hear about people being killed by them.

 That’s why Inori sometimes wondered… If her brother hadn’t existed, would humanity have been doomed, including herself?

(It’s just a thought… but it crossed my mind.)

 Inori has a surprisingly… or rather, extremely sharp intuition.

 Indeed, if Masayoshi didn’t exist, humanity would have been defeated, and by now, humans would have been hunted to extinction… That’s why the feat of defeating the highest-level Ayakashi is so significant.

“Hey, Inori, what are you doing after school today?”

“I’m going shopping with Onii-chan and the others.”

“Oh yeah? What are you buying?”

“Swimsuits.”

 ▼▽

“Do I really need to be here?”

“Yes, you do.”

“I think so, too.”

“I agree.”

 I had been invited to join them, and now I was being summoned to accompany them… Sigh.

 The other day, we had cleaned the pool, and now, along with my classmates Kaguya and Aika, and my sister Inori, I found myself in the women’s swimsuit section of a store… Ugh.

(Being a guy in the women’s swimsuit section… This is awkward.)

 Even though I was with my classmates and my sister, in a way, I was glad that the number of people with me was limited to three…

“……Hmm.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I-It’s nothing.”

 Kaguya asked me something, but I shook my head, denying any problem.

 Then, the three of them each picked out swimsuits they liked, and Kaguya pulled me into the fitting room with them… Huh!?

“……Eh?”

“I’ve secured him.”

“Welcome, Masayoshi-kun.”

“Yeah. Onii-chan has an obligation to watch over us while we change.”

“……I’m sorry, but I don’t understand what you guys are talking about.”

Suddenly, I couldn’t come up with my usual sharp and energetic words.

A fitting box is, as the name suggests, a small space to try on clothes that catch your eye, and with four people in it, it’s quite… no, very tight.

‘What are you three doing!?

 Before I could deliver my usual loud and emphatic retort, Kaguya clamped her hand over my mouth.

‘Well, I’d rather avoid making a fuss here if I were you, do you want the store clerks to know that you’re in here with us?’

‘Y-Yes!?

 ‘Well, the clerk over there seemed to be having fun, so I guess it’s fine.’

‘Eh, yeah!?

 ‘It’s more of an insult to have a guy and three girls in a fitting box… It’s almost rude not to have anything going on.’

‘………….’

 I mean, I have no idea what you’re talking about!

 I had just been thinking that four people in this space was a bad idea, but suddenly something inside me was stirring, about to be born… What is this?

‘Fufu, you’re stimulating the male heart. As an Ayakashi, I can amplify this scent. Normally, I use it on captured females, but… well, this application works too.’

‘So that’s what it is.’

‘Amazing.’

 What are you two admiring!?

 There were not only the clerks outside, but also other customers… Some of them were small children, and if they called me a pervert, I would be wrapped in sadness and cry for a while!

 Just as Kaguya had said, the pleasant scent filled the air, and various parts of my body were reacting to the three of them… Damn it!? How can I escape this situation!

‘Okay, let’s change.’

‘Yeah!’

‘Okay.’

 Despite the cramped space, you three still insist on changing… I’m at my wit’s end!

 I held my breath to avoid inhaling the scent as much as possible, and to prevent them from seeing me, I turned my back to them… But then I realized something – in front of me was a large mirror, which meant that I had a front-row view of their changing bodies!

‘Wha!?!!???!?’

 In the mirror, I could see their skin and a glimpse of pink… No, I must focus and clear my mind!

 I regretted not doing this from the beginning, but I quickly closed my eyes, plunging into darkness.

(Damn… Was I right about my suspicions? Was this world always so filled with eroticism and gore, and now that the gore is gone, all that’s left is the eroticism?)

 This world used to be filled with lighthearted eroticism and gore, but now that the gore has faded, all that remains is the eroticism.

 Lately, especially, it seems like the world is conspiring to chip away at my sanity, as if it’s telling me to just relax, embrace my desires, and let loose with a mighty ‘ビュビュッ’!

‘Hey, Kaguya!?

 ‘Yes, what is it?’

 Driven by curiosity, I opened my eyes slightly and was greeted by the sight of the three of them in swimsuits.

 They were wearing bikinis, which had less fabric, but Aika and Inori’s swimsuits were fairly orthodox, so they were fine… They were busting out and about to spill or pop out, but they were fine!

 The problem was Kaguya!

‘What kind of swimsuit is that!?

 Kaguya’s swimsuit was… What is this?

 While it properly covered her private parts, her chest was only hidden by a thin strip of fabric… This swimsuit was practically begging to be torn off!

‘How are you going to wear that!? Even if you call yourself a high school student, you should choose something more appropriate! Besides, it’s too erotic, Kaguya! It suits you, but I know you can find a swimsuit that showcases your charms better! There must be something other than this swimsuit that relies solely on eroticism!

 Phew… It’s tough to speak without taking a breath.

 My face was burning, and my head was spinning, but I begged her, ‘Please, find something more decent to wear!’

‘Oh, okay… Then I’ll think of something else.’

 Why am I embarrassed when I’m not the one who should be blushing here?

 I was out of breath and my nose was flaring, but then I remembered that Kaguya had left, but Aika and Inori were still here… Even with one less person, the threat remained, and I desperately recited the words ‘clear my mind’ in my head.

(Damn… Why do they have to chip away at my sanity like this… Hold on, me… Even if I played a role in saving this world, as someone who shouldn’t exist in this world, it would be wrong for me to take advantage of its people… I must endure, no matter what! I can’t defile them!)

 I was exhausted just from trying to come up with reasons to hold on… Even if I couldn’t go to a brothel to relieve my desires… Maybe I could ask Kaguya, an Ayakashi with a liberated view of sex… No, that would be wrong, but the fact that I was even considering it meant that I had truly reached my limit.