The Carnivorous Beast Beauties Are Dying to Devour This Herbivorous Beast Me - 13

Chapter 13: It’s a Match, Haruku!

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After taking the train, we walked for a bit. Our destination was a large amusement center. That place didn’t just have a bowling alley, but they also had a sports center, karaoke, arcade and many more. This place was so big that you could spend a whole day there. Just as expected, this place was brimming with students and families. 

We split into smaller groups and started bowling. On my lane, we had Seira-san, Miran and Sagisawa-san. Yes. Joining us today was Sagisawa-san, the ever serious and studious class representative.

“Sagisawa-san, you’re here too, huh? I didn’t expect I’d find you here.”

“Well, I had no reason to decline or…. Am I not welcome here?”

“N-No, that’s not it! It’s just… We haven’t interacted much and I just thought this might be a good chance to get to know you better!”

“I see. Then, let’s get along well together. Yukiya-san and Miran-san too.”

“Yes. Please take care of me.”

“…Haru, don’t tell me… You’re aiming for Sagisawa-san too?”

“Aiming?! Of course not?!”

“Is that so…? After all, you tend to win girls over without even realizing it…”

“No, I don’t think I’ve ever done that…”

“Hence I said unconsciously.”

I really don’t have any recollection of ever doing something like that though…

While we were chatting idly like this, the game finally started. There was a lane reserved just for boys only and with me bowling with three girls, I could feel the sharp stares directed at me. But still, those glares couldn’t compare to the intensity of Miran’s and Sagisawa-san’s, and the game proceeded peacefully enough.

“Seira-san, you really don’t need to play with the ball like that…”

“…! Sorry, when I see something round, I just…”

“Hey, Haru, don’t they have lighter balls? This one’s too heavy.”

“Wait a minute… Oh, looks like the ideal weight for a bowling ball is about a tenth of your body weight. Let me find a more suitable one for you.”

“Haru, you know my weight? Somehow, that feels…”

“Huh?! No! It’s not—”

“Beastman are generally stronger than humans though?”

“Don’t lump me with wild beasts like leopards! I’m a snake, remember?”

“But aren’t snakes basically all muscle?”

“Oh? Haru, do I look that muscular to you? How about if I let you check for yourself??”

“Wait! Wait, wait!!!”

“…That’s right. I guess it won’t be appropriate to do that in public… I will save it for when we’re home then.”

“No, no. That’s not what I meant!”

Whenever I was with Miran and Seira-san, the conversation naturally moved toward topics related to beastman traits. This made me feel bad for Sagisawa-san, who could only watch our conversation without being able to join in. 

“Sorry, Sagisawa-san. We’ve been talking about personal stuff. It must be hard for you to join in our conversation, huh?”

“No, it’s quite alright. I’m already having fun just by watching you three talk.”

“Is that so? Well, if you’re fine with it then it’s okay I guess…”

“Yes. Please, just enjoy yourselves. There’s no need to mind me. I’m already having plenty of fun just by observing you three.”

Well, if Sagisawa-san says so…

And so, here were the scores after the first game. 

1st place: Sagisawa-san (Score: 210)

2nd place: Seira-san (Score: 120)

3rd place: Miran (Score: 96)

Sagisawa-san was way too strong! I would need to play the game three times before I could beat her… Huh? My score?

….

75. 75. 75. 75. Got a problem with that?

“Fufufu~ A game where I can beat Haru is always fun to play!~♪”

“…It’s not over yet! We still have the next game!”

We immediately dove straight into the second game without any delay. 

There’s no way I’m going to end it like that! My pride as a man won’t let me be!

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I was dead tired. I was completely exhausted. 

“Ha-Haru…? Sorry, I ended up winning everything…”

“Miran, could you not rub salt in my wound…?”

In the end, even after bowling for three games in a round, I couldn’t beat Miran even once. She wasn’t even trying to mock me. She looked genuinely concerned as she leaned in to peer at my dejected face. Her usual sharp gaze was replaced by glistening eyes with my reflection in her beautiful orbs. Something about this felt embarrassingly intimate and I instinctively averted my gaze from her. 

“Fufu~ So you ended up losing to Sakuraba-san,huh? Hahahaha!!”

“Shut up… I know I’m bad at bowling, okay?”

Shuuya teased me while grinning widely. He was so annoying, but the fact still remained. I had lost to Miran and I really didn’t have any energy left to argue back with Shuuya. To be honest, playing three consecutive games while trying my best to win against Miran when I didn’t have good stamina to begin with was a bad idea from my end…

“Haruku-kun was a bit tired. I’m sure he can do much better after he recovers his energy. Right, Haruku-kun?”

Seira-san, who was sitting beside me, gently tugged on my arm. 

“Wai-!”

“Wha-?!”

However, since I was already exhausted, I didn’t even have any energy left to resist her strength. My body naturally tilted toward her and by the time I realized it, my head was already resting on her lap. 

Yes. This was the so-called ‘lap pillow.’

“Umm… Seira-san…?”

“Haruku-kun, you can rest better like this, right?”

“No, I mean, yeah, but still…!”

When I looked up, I was immediately greeted by the sight of Seira-san’s face peering down at me. Her face was super close or… It should’ve been. In reality, I could barely see her face at all. From this angle, my peripheral view was entirely filled with the sight of her.. Voluptuous chest. Her chest looked so soft… So plush and honestly speaking, her thighs felt divine. I was enveloped by softness all over and not to mention, Seira-san was still sweating from the exercise she had done earlier. The faint scent of sweat wafted over me, triggering something primal within me. 

“STOP GETTING ALL LOVEY-DOVEY WITH HARU! HARU TOO! COME ON! GET OVER HERE!”

While pouting, Miran quickly sat across from Seira-san. She patted her own lap to beckon me over. 

Ah, this is bad… The temptation is too great to bear…

“Darn it! Even after losing, he’s still flirting with the girls! Why??? Why does it always end like this? My score is better than him but why do I feel like I’m the one losing instead?!”

“What kind of battle are you even fighting…?”

“Shit… Since it has come to this, I will settle everything with you, Haruku! Once and for all!”

“-?! Shuuya?! Are you really going to do it?! Here?! Now?!”

“Yeah! Let’s settle the scores , Haruku! You and me! Here and now!”

Looking clearly agitated for some reason, Shuuya and the other boys pointed at me and made a bold proclamation of….

“That’s right! Haruku, it’s a match! I’m going to put you in your place! I mean, please let me feel like I’ve won at something for once!!!!”

Well, to be precise, it sounded more like a heartfelt cry from the deepest part of his soul. 

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