I Came to a World Where the Concept of Chastity is Reversed, so I Tried to Change my Job to a Playboy, but the Interference is Intense. Please Help me.

Chapter 22: Speaking of Which, This is How Girls Are in This World

To go outside, I grabbed my phone, wallet, and eco-bag, and headed to the bathroom where my change of clothes was.

I changed clothes in the bathroom…

Oh, I hadn’t checked the contents of my wallet.

“I do have some money, right? With 10,000 yen, I should be able to buy some cheap training wear… I also have a credit card, but is it okay to use it? I guess I should ask Mom just to be sure.”

I checked my wallet, so it’s time to head out. The house key is on the entrance table, so there’s no problem there.

Well, it’s good to go out sometimes, but I have no idea about this area. So, I decided to rely on my phone’s map.

“Uh, the convenience store is… here. It shouldn’t take more than ten minutes to walk to.”

I headed to the convenience store, memorizing the scenery along the way by relying on my phone’s map.

I hadn’t encountered anyone until now. I just saw a woman walking her dog in the distance.

And then, I entered the convenience store.

“Welcome!”

Hearing the clerk’s greeting, I headed to the bento section to buy lunch. Since it was lunchtime, a few customers were at the bento section.

What should I eat… Let’s go with a tonkatsu bento and buy some snacks too. I took the bento and snacks and headed to the register.

“Welcome, that’s 987 yen. Would you like your bento heated?”

“Yes, please.”

“…? Certainly.”

The clerk started heating the bento in the microwave. The time it takes to heat a bento is short, but it feels oddly long.

“Um…”

“Yes?”

“You look really cool. What do you usually do?”

“I’m a guy. A middle school student. I’ll be in high school soon.”

“A guy!? I felt something was off from your voice, but a guy!?”

“Uh, yes, I’m a guy.”

“No way!? Aren’t you with a guardian?”

“I’m not that much of a child, so I’m alone…”

“I see… This area should be safe, but please be careful, okay?”

“Thank you for your concern.”

“…You really are a guy, right? This conversation is surreal and a bit scary.”

I’m also scared by the clerk’s reaction.

“Ah, I’m not afraid of women or anything, so it’s fine.”

“…Um, if you don’t mind… could I shake your hand?”

Am I some kind of idol?

“Sure.”

I extended my hand, and the clerk nervously took it.

“Wow… Your hand is rough… This is a man’s hand…”

While the clerk was holding my hand, the microwave beeped to signal that the bento was heated.

“Um, it seems the bento is ready.”

“What!? Can’t we heat it again?”

“There’s no point in reheating it right after it’s finished heating!”

“Please… come back to this convenience store again, won’t you?”

“Yes, I live nearby, so I’ll come often.”

“Really!? It’s a promise! I’ll give you special service!”

Is this person the manager? Is it okay to offer special service at a convenience store? Is this a private store rather than a chain store?

“Understood. I’ll definitely come again.”

“Thank you very much!”

I took the heated bento from the clerk and left the convenience store. I could hear a loud “Thank you! Come again!” from the store. There were other customers, so it was a bit embarrassing.

I decided to take a walk and turned a corner I didn’t know. While wandering around, I saw a park. Small children and what seemed to be their mothers were playing. It’s peaceful and nice.

It looked like they were playing with a ball… and the ball rolled over to me.

“Excuse me!”

A woman who seemed to be a mother ran over to me.

I picked up the ball and handed it directly to the woman who came to retrieve it, instead of throwing it back.

“Here you go.”

“…Huh?”

“? Is something wrong?”

“Are you… a man?”

“Yes, I am.”

Then the woman started looking around nervously.

“I don’t see any bodyguards around. Are you walking alone!?”

“Bodyguards? I’m just taking a walk around the neighborhood, so I’m alone.”

“Really…!? This area should be safe, but please be careful, okay?”

Seriously, how much trouble do men face in this world?

“Thank you for your concern.”

“…Also, if you don’t mind… could you shake my hand too?”

Are men treated like idols just for being men in this world?

“Sure.”

Like at the convenience store, I extended my hand, and the woman took it.

“Wow, wow! I’m really shaking hands with a man!”

“Is it that rare?”

“Yes! It’s rare to even see a man, let alone touch one… I don’t think I can wash my hands now…”

“You should wash it, or it will get dirty and bacteria might spread to your child.”

“…You’re right. It would be bad if germs spread to my child. I guess I have no choice.”

“Mommy?”

A small girl who called her “Mommy” came over while we were talking. She must have been curious because her mom was talking to someone.

“Oh, sorry! I was talking to this gentleman.”

“Hmm?”

Since she was a small child, I crouched down to meet her eye level.

“Hello, young lady.”

I greeted her, and the little girl stared at me.

When I tilted my head wondering what was wrong, the girl spread her arms towards me.

“Nii-san, hug!”

“Ah, sure.”

I picked up the little girl.

“What!? You’re holding her!?”

“Oh, sorry, I picked up your daughter without asking.”

“No, it’s fine, but…”

“Nii-san, let’s play!”

“Ah, just for a little bit, okay?”

“Yay!”

“Am I dreaming or something…”

So, I played ball with the little girl and her mother for a bit. Playing with an adult woman and a child made me feel a bit like a father, which was heartwarming.

T/N: Nii-san is how most little girls refer to boys that are older than them, although it’s mostly the cute and kind ones.