In a World Where Chastity is Reversed, I Ended Up Working as a Hot Spring Attendant - Chapter 87

“Let’s eat.”

I whispered softly in the corner of the dining hall while putting my hands together.

The timing seemed just right, so there weren’t many people around.

Today’s lunch, or rather brunch, was congee, considering my recent recovery.

I usually cook my rice on the firm side, so I felt a bit disappointed. But as soon as I took a bite, I changed my mind.

The broth was flavorful, and it was incredibly delicious.

The plum paste for flavoring; it was also very tasty.

Before I knew it, the large earthen pot was empty.

“Thank you for the meal.”

I couldn’t help but put my hands together and bow.

Yata-chan and Hachikuma-san were looking at me with strangely satisfied smiles.

“I’d like to say ‘it was a humble meal,’ but here’s a special milk pudding for dessert. Please finish it all.”

A petite waitress with a rather proud expression brought the dessert and a small plate.

But why milk?

Not long ago, hot milk had been brought in as a treat, but I guess it’s fine.

Without questioning it, I took a bite of the pudding. It had a mysterious sweetness; it was different from regular milk. It felt richer than store-bought milk pudding, but I couldn’t find the right words to describe it.

While thinking about this, I continued eating with my spoon.

“How nice. What about me?”

“For Grandma, we have this.”

“It’s just regular pudding.”

In front of Yata-chan and the others, regular pudding was served.

Seeing this playful exchange, a mischievous thought crossed my mind.

“Would you like a bite?”

I tried offering a spoonful to Yata-chan.

The atmosphere seemed to freeze for a moment.

Chomp.

She bit down without hesitation.

“Ah.”

I think I heard a strange sound.

“Hmm…”

Yata-chan chewed slowly and confidently.

“Ah, I see.”

After swallowing the pudding, she nodded in understanding.

“It’s certainly special and just for this person, isn’t it?”

She looked knowing.

“Is there a secret ingredient?”

I wanted to know if there was a specific answer.

“The ingredients are special, right?”

“Shh.”

The waitress put a finger to her lips mischievously.

“Well, it’s better left unsaid, right?”

Yata-chan and the waitress smiled at each other, looking like they were having fun.

“By the way, this is Suzume. If Misago and Hachikuma are to become your wives, we’d like to include her in the set.”

Yata-chan pointed to the waitress who had been taking care of us.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Suzume.”

She bowed politely. Compared to Hachikuma-san and Misago, she was quite petite but very beautiful.

“Nice to meet you.”

I straightened my posture and bowed as well.

“But since it’s your honeymoon period, please focus on Misago or Hachikuma-nee.”

She smiled brightly, and despite her small stature, her beauty was quite intimidating.

“Well, we’ll see.”

Yata-chan sighed.

“By the way, how many candidates are there?”

“Just at this inn, there are 50, and including the entire region, about 100. Ultimately, expanding the range to the whole clan, probably in the thousands.”

Yata-chan looked distant, and I followed suit.

“By the way, within the age range I’m aware of, it’s only the right age group. If you can’t handle it, that’s fine.”

“What age range?”

“Currently, your strike zone seems to be 20 to 40. Most women over 30 already have children, but don’t worry about that.”

Without realizing it, the number of potential wives had increased to hundreds. When I married Misago, it seemed the whole clan came with her, more than I had expected.

“That’s a lot…”

I couldn’t think of a good reply, so I just nodded.

Thinking back, it’s understandable why Misago was so nervous and determined on our first night.

Considering she carried the happiness of her entire clan on her small shoulders, she did well.

“By marrying me, you can now openly speak about the next wife, right? Do you think it was a mistake?”

“No.”

Unable to process the information, I gave a half-hearted reply while thinking about the future’s potential indulgences.

“That’s what I like about you, you don’t seem to mind.”

Yata-chan laughed heartily. Hachikuma-san and Suzume-chan nodded in agreement.

“Is this really okay?”

I couldn’t help but ask.

“The ideal male for us is kind, lustful, and sincere.”

“That’s quite blunt…”

“If we lie, it won’t end well. You understand that, right?”

I thought about it for a moment…

“I plan to respond to some extent, but specifically how?”

I couldn’t articulate it well, so I asked.

“Without using force or violence, don’t avoid lewd things, meet expectations, and in the end, cherish the children born as your own. If I may be extravagant, even if they belong to another species.”

She subtly included a hint of infidelity.

Their gazes were intense, and the atmosphere was slightly intimidating.

“I think I can manage the first part, but the last part concerns me…”

I believe I can handle the first part, considering the recent hugging incident.

“If a woman comes to you with children because her husband was a scumbag or she was widowed, you should care for them.”

“In that case, I’d want to cherish them.”

I think not caring for them would make someone worse than a scumbag.

The tense atmosphere around us relaxed.

“That’s great, isn’t it?”

Yata-chan spoke loudly, and the surrounding sighed in relief. It was more of a spectacle than I had imagined.