Jobless Rising! ~I’ve Become a NEET. I Acquired Lewd Skills and Lived a Life of Sex in the Other World and in Japan. Before I Knew it, I Was Impregnating A Harem of Ladies?!~ - Chapter 68: Catching Up on News and Dinner with Kurumi

Chapter 68: Catching Up on News and Dinner with Kurumi

After breakfast, I lay on the bed, recalling the feel of Erinabel’s and Filmeria’s bodies and lips.

I’m getting that urge…! But no, gotta hold back…!

“Cui, I’m gonna nap. I’m kinda worn out.”

‘Got it. I’ll go explore a bit. Open the window.’

“Sure thing.”

I slid the window open with a rattle, and Cui flew off instantly. Feels like it’s been a while since I’ve had the place to myself…

Still lying down, I started scrolling through my phone, catching up on the past few days’ news.

“A sword stolen from the National Museum…? That’s close by. World’s getting wild… Wait, what!? Nakadaseiya Seiya, arrested for meth!?”

He’s a fairly well-known male idol in Japan. The police are apparently digging into his drug sources.

On Twitter, rumors were flying about an underground crime syndicate in Tokyo being involved.

“Take my eyes off for a bit, and all sorts of stuff happens… The other world’s getting dicey too. Hope Japan stays peaceful…”

Harakara’s face flashed in my mind. …Here’s to living peacefully…

With that wish, I closed my eyes. When my phone’s alarm woke me, it was already 6 p.m. Guess I jumped to the future in a blink.

“Slept like a rock… Cui’s not back yet?”

I exchanged messages with Kurumi, set a meeting spot, fixed my hair in the bathroom, changed, and headed out.

“Well, he’s no ordinary bird. He’ll show up eventually.”

If anything, Cui’s got the skills to track where I am and who I’m with. He might just fly back to me on his own.

“Alright, wait for me, Kurumi…!”

“Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

And so, I met up with Kurumi at the station, and we hit an izakaya for drinks.

I’ve still got 150,000 yen in hand…! Plus, Minato’s paying another 150,000 for the stones tomorrow…! I’ve got more than enough to treat Kurumi tonight…!

“But, senpai, where were you these past three days?”

“Somewhere far… No signal, so I left my phone at home.”

“Huh? Were you, like, mountain climbing before starting at Tényō Development?”

Something like that…?

Cui’s words came to mind. Taking Kurumi to the other world could be fun, but it’d probably cause trouble…!

“Sorta. Actually, I’m kinda good at finding rare stones. That’s how I landed the Tényō job.”

“Really!?”

“Yeah. Those stones are apparently pretty valuable to Tényō.”

“Hmm. Everyone’s got at least one talent, huh…”

“Hey, wait! That wasn’t a compliment, was it!?”

“Hahaha! Eek!?”

I playfully poked her side. With some light teasing and touching, dinner went by enjoyably.

“Oh, by the way, my dad’s talking about replacing our car…”

“No way! Wait, are you living at home, Kurumi?”

“Nope, I’m on my own. My family’s back in the countryside.”

Kurumi moved to Tokyo for vocational school, saving up to live independently. She’s been working hard without relying on her parents.

“I got permission to live alone on the condition that if I can’t make it in Tokyo, I’ll go back home.”

“Gotcha… So, the car? What’s your family driving now?”

“I don’t know much about cars, so I’m not sure of the model. Just a regular sedan.”

Their car’s a decade old, and with the next inspection looking pricey, they’re debating whether to keep it or trade it in.

“Any recommendations?”

“Depends on how they use it, what engine size they want, the budget, and if the trade-in’s worth anything… Lots of factors, so I can only give general advice.”

My old car salesman instincts stirred. That dealership was a black hole, but selling cars itself was kinda rewarding.

Buying cars is more fun than selling them, though, and I’m never going back to that job.

“But for Japanese cars, I know the rough discount ranges. If they’re buying new, show me the quote. I can point out where to haggle or give tips.”

“As expected of you! Why don’t you come to my hometown and tell my dad yourself?”

“Wha!? Uh, maybe… someday…?”

She almost slickly roped me into meeting her family. Close call…! Nearly had to brace for something serious…!

The conversation flowed, and we kept drinking. Glancing at the clock, I made my move.

“Come over to my place after this.”

“Hmm, but your place is old and tiny…”

“It’s not that bad!?”

Sure, the bathroom’s cramped for two, and you can see the bed right from the door…!

Ugh…! Once my salary comes in, I gotta seriously consider moving to a 1LDK…!

“…So, if you don’t try anything weird… you can come to my place…?”

“…! For real!?”

“If you don’t try anything weird…!”

“I won’t, I won’t! (Definitely will.)”

First time going to a girl’s place…! I’m already hyped…!

Once we’re at Kurumi’s, we’ll start with a bath together! Then it’s the same as last time…! Let it flow naturally…!

With those thoughts, I paid the bill, and we stepped outside. That’s when it happened.

“Been a while, bro. You too, Kurumi.”

“…Huh?”

Five guys stood before us, each looking the part.

They say don’t judge by appearances, but as an adult, you’ve gotta take some responsibility for how you present yourself.

I mean, come on! They all screamed “we live off violence and extortion”! Back in the day, I’d have been terrified and lost all libido for a week!

Right now, though, I’m pissed they’re interrupting my night with Kurumi!

“Who the hell are you guys?”

“…Forgot us? After ripping us off?”

“Huh…?”

I genuinely didn’t know them. Then Kurumi whispered.

“Ishitate. The guy next to him is Kida. From that time at Bar Emerald Cherry…”

“…Oh! Those guys!”

Right, the ones hitting on Kurumi back then.

See, extortionists! Why’re there five of them now!?

“What, were you waiting for us to leave the bar? Got a lot of free time, huh…?”

“…Still cocky, huh? Feeling confident even now?”

“Who knows?”

If things get messy, I’m pretty sure I can handle it.

Honestly, all five combined wouldn’t match Alkrom or Erinabel. I’m not even nervous.

“Whatever. Let’s talk in that alley over there.”

“No way. I’m busy. See ya.”

Why waste time on these losers? I’ve got a hot night with Kurumi waiting…!

My attitude must’ve ticked them off, because one guy stepped forward.

“Huh!? Don’t get cocky, punk! You know who we—urgh!?”

He started spouting classic thug lines, but Kida, with bandaged fists, shut him up with a punch.

“Sorry about the young blood.”

“No kidding.”

“But here’s the deal. Come with us quietly, and we won’t have guys loitering around Kurumi’s place…”

“…What!?”

These bastards…! Threatening me…!?

I’m in and out of the other world, so I can’t always be by Kurumi’s side. If they went after her while I’m gone…!

“…So, you’ve got business with me?”

“Yep. Kurumi’s irrelevant. Kougou Touya, we’re here for you.”

“…! You know my name…”

Dammit…! I’m pissed…! Ruining my sweet time with Kurumi…!

Might as well take them all out quick and head to her place…!

“Kurumi, go home first. I’ll be there soon. Text me your address.”

“But… senpai…”

“It’s fine.”

“…If I don’t hear from you in an hour, I’m calling the police.”

Kurumi declared that to Ishitate and his crew.

I’d love to call the cops now, but that might bring more trouble to her place. Gotta make sure these guys never come near her again…!

Once Kurumi left, Ishitate turned to me.

“This way. Follow.”

With passersby watching from a distance, I followed Ishitate.