No Wonder I'm Unwanted in This Chastity-Reversed World - Chapter 32.5: Side Story - Rui 4

Chapter 32.5: Side Story – Rui 4

“…Let’s ease the restraints on the field trip.”

I decided that night. 

That day, it was me who initiated the call with Kuno-chan. And then…

“So, you’re saying we should loosen the restraints at the field trip? Sounds good to me.”

“Eh, you’re okay with it?” 

I couldn’t help but ask her with a tone of surprise.

“Yes, I am. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy the field trip, after all. Besides, I leave the school matters to you, Rui-san.”

“That’s true, but…”

I was honestly surprised. For Kuno-chan, who usually takes things more seriously than I do, to agree so easily…

“Did you think I wouldn’t allow it? Because if we loosen the restraints, women would flock around Nii-san.”

“W-well, yeah…”

I thought as much, given her usual demeanor.

“I don’t think I’m that strict of a woman. We should take advantage of the field trip this time… Fufufufu.”

Rather than being strict, her love was… But let’s just keep that thought to myself for now.

“However…”

“Hmm?”

It seemed there was more to it.

“Even if loosening the restraints applies only to this field trip, once you loosen up, it tends to spread more generally… So please be careful.”

“Of course.”

Loosening the restraints is fine, but I shouldn’t let my guard down when it comes to guarding, that’s what she meant, I guess.

“Also…”

“Hmm?”

“I’m also a girl who loves Nii-san.”

“?”

“Fufu.”

Kuno-chan wore a smile. And thus began the field trip.

The morning passed without anything special, just listening to talks. 

During lunchtime, even though we couldn’t cook, Ikuto didn’t shout or get frustrated with us. Instead, he patiently looked for ways to cook together.

As usual, his kindness warmed my cheeks even as I ate the dry curry.

However, as the afternoon rolled around, events that increased contact with other girls began to surface. We explored the forest, planted seedlings, and even tried chopping firewood.

“Ichise-kun, you’re amazing!”

“You’re so strong!”

“So cool~”

“Hey, hey! Can you show us more cool stuff?”

“Haha, you’re making me blush…”

Around Ikuto, girls from our group gathered. 

Even girls from other groups began to gravitate toward him little by little. 

This was probably the first time since school started that Ikuto was surrounded by girls like this.

He didn’t seem to be able to respond as casually as when he talks to me, perhaps because he wasn’t used to the attention and felt shy.

But the girls didn’t seem to care. 

Even if the conversation didn’t go far, they would still talk to him one-sidedly. 

The mere fact that they were interacting with a boy seemed to be of the utmost value to them.

“…”

I watched from a little distance away. 

If I were too close, the girls might feel uncomfortable interacting because of me.

“For now, everything seems fine. They’re just having a fun conversation… Yeah, this should be fine…”

There was no sign of impending approach, and no physical contact either.

Huh? Did that girl just try to touch Ikuto? 

Ah, she met my eyes and… stopped.

“Why am I more tense than usual…”

Loosening the restraints had led to more girls being around Ikuto.

Naturally, that increased the risks, so it made sense that I’d be more alert in my role as a male bodyguard.

“…”

Something had been unsettling my heart for a while now. 

All these girls fawning over Ikuto… 

Showing him their smiles… 

Ikuto being engrossed with other girls…

As for me…

I knew this would happen even before we came to the field trip. Even so…

“…”

The unease in my chest didn’t subside. This was jealousy, an emotion I never thought the old me would feel.

And then…

“Should I try to tempt him?”

The thought crossed my mind, accompanied by an impulse to act on it.

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“How do you feel about my body?”

“…”

Upon hearing my words, Ikuto’s eyes widened, and he froze.

“What do you mean by ‘how’…”

His eyes darted across my body, sparingly but noticeably.

His face turned red, and it wasn’t because of the hot water. 

I wished it were all because of me.

“Since you initiated it, Ikuto… it’s okay for me to seduce you, right?”

Though I’d mentioned seduction, I’d never actually tried to seduce anyone before. After all, I used to dislike boys.

“With that height and build for a woman, huh…”

“Uwa, scary…”

“Don’t come near me!”

“Seems like she’s cross-dressing, which makes her even scarier.”

These were the reactions I had always received. 

My height was higher than that of most men, a full bust, and a somewhat decent physique. 

To me, boys were beings who negated all of me. 

I’d never thought about seducing them. 

But Ikuto was different. He was special.

“Ikuto—see me for who I truly am.”

Just like that day, I could bare myself completely.

However, if I went too far, I might lose my sense and attack Ikuto.

That was the last thing I wanted.

I didn’t want to be hated by him. 

But I wanted him to be aware of me.

So I decided to tempt him, in my own way, with this body that had always been a complex for me.

“If you don’t dislike this body of mine… could you hold me tight?”

I said, my words laced with both cunning and temptation, as I entrusted myself to Ikuto’s strong arms.

“…!”

Ikuto’s gaze was unsettled for a while, but eventually, he looked directly into my eyes.

“…I find your body attractive, Rui.”

“!”

“As I mentioned before, I like both your height and your large bust. So…”

Ikuto pulled me close. 

His hands wrapped around my back, pressing my large chest, still covered by a bath towel, against his sturdy chest.

“So soft…”

A small voice escaped from Ikuto.

He wasn’t repulsed by my body. 

On the contrary, it seemed like he was thrilled.

“…Fufu. It feels good to be held like this, as if you’re accepting all of me, both my body and soul.”

I wrapped my arms around Ikuto’s back as well.

“…”

“…”

We both stayed silent. But it felt incredibly comfortable.

“I’m sorry for doing this all of a sudden… When I saw you with other girls, I got jealous.”

“Jealous?”

“Yes, jealous. Do you hate girls who get jealous?”

“No.”

Ikuto’s words ended there, but in exchange, I felt him tighten his grip around me. 

I wished this moment could last forever.

“Wow, I’m starting to feel warm…”

My body felt light. It was hot. My face turned red.

“Eh, are you okay?”

“Yes, fufu. It seems like the tables have turned on me. I got a little overheated because I’m not used to doing something like this.”

The hot water was also making my head spin. If I stayed in any longer, I’d surely get dizzy.

“Ikuto… haha… I’m losing strength.”

“…”

“! Hya!?”

Suddenly, I found myself lifted, looking up at Ikuto’s face despite my height.

“Ikuto…?”

“We can’t have you fainting from the heat. This is my first time doing the whole ‘princess carry,’ so apologies if it’s uncomfortable.”

With his reddened face lifted, Ikuto slowly started walking.

So, this was the famed ‘princess carry.’ 

I had only seen it in movies and manga. 

With my tall stature and my sizable bust, I had thought I’d never experience it. 

I should be heavy, considering my height and chest size, but Ikuto seemed to carry me effortlessly.

Was it just because he was a guy?

“…I guess we’ll call it a draw for now.”

“…If you put it that way, does it mean we can do it again next time?”

“…But if there’s a next time, I’ll probably die.”

It seemed my first attempt at seduction had an effect on Ikuto.

“Well, anyway… I’ll be ready to accept it anytime.”

Hearing those words from Ikuto, my consciousness began to drift away.

◇◇

“Whewww!”

I made sure no one was around before letting out a huge sigh, practically emptying my lungs of air.

“Rui’s seduction was just… too much.”

To be honest, it was quite overwhelming. 

I had underestimated what it meant to share a bath with a girl.

“If you don’t dislike this body of mine… could you hold me tight?”

How could I not hug her when she looked at me with such anxious eyes?

“Sorry for doing this all of a sudden… When I saw you with other girls, I got jealous.”

If a girl you’re making wait for a confession says something like that, you’d have to respond. 

But hey, I’m a man too. I have desires. If I could, I’d love to enjoy more of Rui’s skin, her chest… but I also don’t want to embarrass myself by getting dizzy.

So that’s why I abruptly ended it with the princess carry.

“Ikuto… haha… I’m losing strength.”

Those melted eyes and her rough breathing. Our bodies closely touching each other while I held her. It was seriously dangerous…

Rui is now lying sideways on a wooden chair set up in the changing area.

Well, I made her sit there. 

She initially said she’d go back to her room right away, but her legs were wobbly.

On the other hand, I asked Kanoya-san, who had been guarding the entrance, to leave the area for a while, saying I’d take a short break before returning to my room because I was feeling a bit dizzy.

“Rui will probably want a sports drink, but what should I drink?”

I browsed through the drink options at a nearby vending machine.

There was no one around.

I thought some of the girls might want to grab a drink after their bath, but apparently not.

Or maybe they quickly bought something and went back to their rooms. 

Rui is lying on a chair in the changing area, and Kanoya-san is probably taking her bath by now.

So right now, I’m alone.

Considering what just happened, I thought I’d head back to the changing area after calming down a bit. 

Unaware of the presence behind me.