My Third Life Is in the Future World! After Being Betrayed and Losing His Memory, the Former Hero Begins Sweet School Days in a World with a 1:50 Male-to-Female Ratio - 46-47

Chapter 46: Katie Is Pregnant

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“Congratulations, Katie! You’re pregnant!”

“I did it… I really did it.”

I, Katie, had been called to the LLS training room, and when I heard this from Cecilia-sensei, I couldn’t hold back my joy. In the past, the chances of getting pregnant had been higher, but now most men were impotent, and even with extraction methods, the pregnancy rate was still under 10%… I had heard that natural pregnancies were almost nonexistent.

“That’s right, it’s enviable. You’ll get a lump sum of 30 million wen. Plus this time there’s a special bonus reward of 70 million wen. From now on, you’ll be transferred to a special VIP room at the central hospital, where you’ll be free to live until the child is born. And depending on the state of your pregnancy, if you’re recognized as an excellent maternal case, you’ll be treated even more generously. You’ll even be able to become a librarian at the Central Library, just like you always wanted.”

I understood the 30 million wen, but I didn’t get why there was an extra 70 million.

Why is that, I wonder?

“Um, why is the reward so high this time?”

“Well, Ceres—perhaps you’ve sensed it too—is special even among A-rank. That’s why the central government wants Ceres’s child. And the very first of those children is yours.”

“You don’t mean… This is for experiments or something, right?”

“We wouldn’t use such a precious child for that. On the contrary! There will be plenty of examinations, yes, but both you and the child will be promised considerable preferential treatment.”

“I see… Hearing that puts me at ease.”

“I really do envy you… That said, I’m afraid you’ll need to move to the central facility immediately.”

“Um, could I at least say goodbye to Ceres and everyone? Am I allowed to do that?”

“No! Katie, you know the rules, don’t you? If the others find out you conceived naturally, who knows what might happen out of jealousy?”

Right. To avoid shocking the men, the announcement wasn’t given directly to them, but later by a teacher or a government official.

“No, I won’t say a word about the pregnancy, not to Ceres or to my friends. Please, I beg you.”

“Very well. In that case, if I accompany you, I’ll permit it. To those around you, we’ll simply say you’re going to study abroad in the central district. How does that sound?”

“Thank you very much.”

Wow, to think I got pregnant from that one time, what incredible luck. But still, even though I was supposed to be happy because I managed to get pregnant, received an enormous lump of money along with a great future job in the central district… Not being able to see Ceres for at least a year left me feeling a little lonely.  No, I had to be happy. Happiness like this didn’t come around often.

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“Head Teacher Marianne, Katie’s child is a girl, isn’t she? So why is she being given such special treatment?”

“Cecilia, why of course! It’s the first natural pregnancy in decades, and the father is Ceres. Even if it’s a girl, this is no ordinary child. The central authorities are extremely interested in a naturally conceived child between the only decent man, Ceres, and a woman. They insisted, ‘Send them to the central district immediately.’ That’s the reason.”

“If it had been a boy…”

“Then the bonus reward wouldn’t have been just 70 million wen—it might have been nearly ten times that amount. So, Cecilia, what about you and the others?”

“As of now, I haven’t received any reports of pregnancy.”

“I see… That’s unfortunate. But Ceres is working hard day after day, so the next pregnancy shouldn’t be far off.”

“That’s true.”

An extra reward of 700 million wen… If someone got that, they could live in luxury for the rest of their life.

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Chapter 47: Pregnancy × Benefit × Consolation Plan

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“Now then~ This time, since Katie has been accepted for study abroad at the Central School, I’ll be announcing it during today’s homeroom. Katie, come forward.”

During homeroom, Cecilia-sensei said that. Katie stood beside her.

Study abroad… Does that mean we won’t be able to see each other for a while?

We had a physical relationship, and we’d gotten along well, so it felt really disappointing.

“Yes, my dream has always been to become a librarian at the Central Library. After discussing it with Cecilia-sensei, we decided that it would be better for me to study at the Central, so it was decided that I’ll be studying abroad… Ceres, everyone, thank you for everything until now.”

“Well then, everyone, let’s give Katie a round of applause as she sets out on her journey.”

As Cecilia-sensei said that, I tried to clap to see Katie off…

Aren’t we going to have a farewell party or something?

“Wait a second! Katie, when are you going to the Central?”

Madoka asked that for me.

Nice one, Madoka.

“Well, due to the Central’s scheduling, it’s today! The decision came in all of a sudden… Sorry about that.”

“““““Ehhhhh!?”””””

“Sorry, everyone.”

“We can’t even have a farewell party then… But becoming a librarian is your dream, Katie, so it can’t be helped… Do your best, okay?”

“Yeah, thank you, Madoka.”

After thanking Madoka, Katie left the classroom with Cecilia-sensei leading her.

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While the other students were in class, I was summoned to the Head Teacher’s Office, where Head Teacher Marianne was.

Knock knock knock

“Excuse me.”

When I entered, besides Head Teacher Marianne, Cecilia-sensei was also there.

“You’re a man, so there’s no need to be so formal. I’ll prepare some tea, so feel free to listen while having some sweets.”

“Yes.”

For some reason I didn’t know, but both of them seemed very cheerful.

“Now then, Ceres, let’s get to the main topic! Believe it or not, Katie is pregnant! Congratulations.”

Uh, wait. Wasn’t she supposed to be studying abroad?

“Wasn’t she supposed to be going abroad?”

“That was just a pretense! If people knew she was pregnant, some girls might get jealous. From now on, Katie will spend about a year at a special Central hospital because of her pregnancy… Of course, she’ll be treated as a VIP, since she’s expecting.”

“I see… So I don’t need to go visit her?”

““Visit her?””

Was that strange to say?

“Oh, that’s right, you’re from the old times. There’s no need.”

“Why not?”

“Ceres, you’re different, but most men in this era dislike women. And when it comes to sex or anything sexual, they have an intense aversion to it. That’s why they often dislike pregnant women as well. Because of that, men are only given reports, nothing more.”

“I see… So then, does that mean I won’t be allowed to see my child either?”

“If the child born is a boy, it’s a different matter, but if it’s a girl, it’s impossible.”

Cecilia-sensei said that while looking at me with sad eyes.

“Why is that?”

“Even now, there are rare cases where men end up loving women. Do you know in what kind of situation those loves mostly blossom, Ceres?”

Cecilia-sensei asked me, but… I didn’t know.

“I don’t know… But does that have something to do with not being able to meet my child?”

“Yes… The answer is ‘incest.’ Specifically, their ‘daughter.’ There are cases where men only feel affection for their daughters. But you see, sex being considered a virtue comes from the idea of ‘procreation and prosperity.’ You understand that children born from incest aren’t genetically ideal, don’t you, Ceres?”

Right, children born from incest had various problems.

“I suppose, more or less.”

“That’s why children who are born, especially girls, are never allowed to meet their fathers. That’s the basic rule. And as an extension of that, men aren’t allowed to meet pregnant women either… It must have been different in your era, Ceres, but this is the rule now.”

“Uh, does that apply even with a partner’s child?”

“Of course! That’s why mother-daughter relationships exist, but father-daughter relationships don’t. Although, natural pregnancy hasn’t happened for decades, and the last one apparently ended in miscarriage. So this rule hasn’t changed from an ancient system.”

So I wouldn’t be able to see my own child… It felt a little lonely, but if it was the law, then it couldn’t be helped.

“Does that mean I won’t be able to see Katie either?”

“That’s not the case. You can’t see her during the year of pregnancy, but once that passes, you’ll be able to. Though that depends on whether you want to see her or not.”

“Whether I want to see her or not?”

“Yes. I don’t think it applies to you, Ceres, but generally, men dislike women who have experienced pregnancy.”

“I see.”

“Yes.”

The men of this world didn’t feel like the same species as me.

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“Now then, changing the subject, regarding your achievements this time, after discussing with Cecilia-sensei, we’ve decided to give you a special reward.”

“A reward?”

As she said that, she handed me a paper describing the reward.

“Yes, actually, Head Teacher Marianne and I thought about it while conducting a survey. Pretty impressive, isn’t it?”

“Are you sure about this?”

“Yes, the students also gave permission, and as for the room, I got the approval under my authority as the Head Teacher.”

This reward is amazing…

I was given a Master Keycard. A keycard that could open any room in the school and I was also given access to a room modified from the old LLS training room.

“This is amazing…”

“Yes. Almost all the students at the school wish to have sex with you, Ceres, so there’s no problem. With that master keycard, you can freely sneak in at night or barge in even during the day.”

“Also, don’t you find the student dorm beds a little small? In the LLS training room, the bed is king-sized, and it has a bath with a tub, so it’s convenient for all kinds of sexual activities. That’s why we prepared a modified LLS training room for you. You can think of it as equivalent to an LR room… I arranged it under my authority.”

“This is really something…”

“Since you’re a rare man who actually enjoys sex, I’ll allow this level of flexibility. With this, enjoy your sex life to the fullest and impregnate as much as possible.”

“Thank you, Head Teacher Marianne, Cecilia-sensei!”

“No need to thank us. With this pregnancy, Cecilia-sensei’s evaluation at the Central rose as well. The Central and the government spend enormous amounts of money on semen extraction and population growth. And yet you’re volunteering your precious sperm through the natural method. We’ll give you as much support as you need.”

“Keep working hard for us too… And if possible, come keep your teachers company once in a while.”

“I’ll make some time and visit…”

“I’ll be looking forward to it.”

Somehow, it felt like I had entered an incredible harem situation.

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“Now then, moving on to the consolation visits, where will you start?”

Head Teacher Marianne stepped out, while Cecilia-sensei discussed that with me.

“I’m still thinking. Could you give me a little more time?”

“I don’t mind, but everyone seems eager, so do hurry if you can.”

I’m certain I will need to do it when I visit the university division, but I won’t need to do it in the elementary and middle divisions, so… maybe I should start there?

“Alright, I’ve decided. I’ll go in the order of elementary, middle, then university divisions.”

“That’s fine. Understood. I’ll arrange the schedule, so think about the services you’ll provide.”

“Yes.”

Services for younger students, huh… What should I do for them?

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