Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: “Charm? Isn’t that kind of creepy?” ①

(Oi, oi, oi! No way! I didn’t feel anything from the girls, and nothing from Yuto either, but when I touched him, I finally understood – it’s charm! It’s a very weak form, but it’s charm that activates upon touch! Ugh, charm? This isn’t some light novel, stop it!)

Despite his internal uproar, Yuto’s charm wasn’t something to worry about.

It was merely a matter of making others’ interest turn favorably towards him through contact.

Because it was charm, the resulting favorability was a bit troublesome, but it was just a way for Yuto to make an opening.

(There was someone with charm abilities in another world, but real charm isn’t like this.)

One of the Four Heavenly Kings under the Demon Lord was the Queen of Succubi.

Her power could charm anyone, regardless of age or gender. The strength of her power was tremendous, instilling a crazed longing. It was so strong that it could make someone resolve to love even against the whole world.

Natsuki was immune to charm. It wasn’t because he was a hero or because of the holy sword, but simply due to his natural resistance.

To the Queen of Succubi, Yuto’s charm was nothing real.

Natsuki didn’t have the skill to appraise or see through others’ abilities. But he could understand some things.

(Yuto has latent potential. And it’s pretty strong. He might not realize it, but the leaked power seems to be transforming into something like charm.)

“Natsuki?”

“It’s nothing, just static electricity! Wow, that’s strong static! So, that’s that.”

There’s one thing that’s clear. Yuto’s charm only improves the first impression. It’s not the kind of charm that makes someone fall in love at first sight or steals someone’s partner. In other words, the girls currently infatuated with Yuto might have been initially influenced by his charm, but they’re ultimately in love with him of their own volition.

(Well, he has a handsome face and is tall. He listens to whatever the girls say, so it’s no wonder they have a good impression of him. I don’t understand why they’d be blindly devoted, but well, it’s their own responsibility.)

The only concern might be that the charm accumulates with more contact.

Holding hands, kissing, and going further would naturally strengthen the charm. But, of course, there are limits, so it ultimately depends on the individuals involved.

(Maybe the charm wasn’t that significant to begin with, and getting a girlfriend was the trigger that broke it… No, that doesn’t quite add up… I don’t understand the current situation, and I don’t feel the need to. Next time, I’ll tip off Uncle Aoyama. Oh, and it might be a good idea to casually mention it when meeting with the Minazuki family.)

He doesn’t know how charm is treated in this world, so he won’t do anything unnecessary.

Natsuki can’t cleverly seal someone else’s power. It’s possible to “break” the power so it can’t be used, but that’s also difficult.

(Wait… I’m supposed to be resistant to charm, right? Why am I thinking of going easy? Even if I can’t seal, I should be able to break… No, that’s not right. It would trouble Kazuto and Auntie. It’s a pity I can’t seal his power.)

Having spent his days in a harsh other world, Natsuki, despite being somewhat jaded, hesitates at the thought of harming Yuto, as it would also hurt Kazuto Miyahara, who he has grown close to, and Yuto’s parents.

He can’t decide whether this thought is genuinely his, or if he’s been influenced by charm.

(…Yuto’s charm isn’t real. It’s just his leaked latent ability acting as charm. It doesn’t affect me, yeah, that’s right. Oh, come on, I’m specialized in attacking, you know!)

He decides to distance himself to calm down.

He wasn’t planning to get involved anyway, and he’s not too concerned about the women around Yuto. Their feelings towards Yuto, influenced by charm or not, are ultimately their own.

(Thinking back, there are some girls who are fanatical, but also some who dislike him.)

Natsuki decides to leave it be.

He’ll just pass the issue to someone who seems like they can handle it.

“Then, laterー”

“Wait!”

“What is it?”

“Natsuki is mad, right? Because I took Noa-chan away from you.”

“Huh?”

“Because I became Noa-chan’s boyfriend, the girl Natsuki liked. You’re jealous, saying we’re not friends anymore… Sure, I was wrong too, but she’s been coming onto me for a while, and there was never any chance for Natsuki anyway, so there’s no need to get so worked up!”

(Talking to this guy gives me a headache, sigh!)

He sighed, unable to count how many times he had done so.