The Carnivorous Beast Beauties Are Dying to Devour This Herbivorous Beast Me - 76-77

Chapter 76: An Ominous Day at the Beach – Part 11

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Several hours passed as we played to our hearts’ content, and before we knew it, it was time to head home. After rinsing off the seawater in the showers and getting into the car, Seira-san and the others soon began breathing softly in their sleep, clearly comfortable and at ease.

They were sitting in the same arrangement as on the way to the beach. Seira-san had her head resting on my shoulder, and Miran was fast asleep, sprawled out across my lap. The only one still fully awake and full of energy was Chinatsu.

“Arisugawa-kun, if you’re feeling sleepy, you’re free to rest too, you know?”

“No, I’ve got both of them leaning on me, so I’ll just stay like this for a while…”

“I see. …First Year Chinatsu Arisugawa, f you may sleep as well, if you’d like.”

“I’m totally fine! Actually, I’m not even close to being done! I’m still going to have more fun!”

“Chinatsu… You really are a stamina monster, huh…”

“You’re one to talk, Onii! After everything you did, you’re still totally fine—that’s more impressive, don’t you think?”

“Eh—uh… hahaha…”

Well, yeah… If someone comes at you full-force with that kind of intense, sexy energy, of course a guy is gonna get fired up…

“Perhaps…There’s a bit of wolf’s blood flowing in you too, Arisugawa-kun.”

At SuMeragi-senpai’s words, Chinatsu and I glanced at each other. In my case, it was true—my father came from a wolf lineage, and my mother from a squirrel one. I inherited more of our mother’s traits, while Chinatsu had clearly inherited more from our father. But still, if we share the same blood, then it made sense that there’d be a wolf side to me as well──

Wait, hold on.

That would mean…During those times with Seira-san and the others when I blacked out, only to come and find all of them knocked out… Could it be that the wolf inside me was awakening…? Chinatsu’s cheeks slowly began to flush as she stared at my face—maybe she had the same thought.

D-Don’t give me that look, you’re making me embarrassed too…

“If you’re going to do it, at least wait until you’re home, alright?”

“Wh—!? I-I’m not going to!!”

“Eh…”

“Chinatsu, don’t look so disappointed!”

“Haha, I’m just kidding. But if you’ve got that much energy, I really would love to have you help out with the student council more.”

“…Let me think about it.”

“Oh? You turned me down before… Did something change your mind?”

“Well, um… You helped me today, Sumeragi-senpai. So, I just don’t feel right turning down your request…”

Besides, even though she usually handled everything with a cool and composed face, Sumeragi-senpai looked… Kind of lonely. Like she was binding herself with thoughts of how she should be. 

Not that I think anything would change in her if I were by her side, but still…

“It’s not like I helped you with that intention in mind, you know…”

“Of course I know that. But still, I’m genuinely grateful you saved me… So, really—thank you.”

“Don’t worry about it. Anyone could’ve ended up in that situation. It just so happened to be you, Arisugawa-kun, and that I was there at the time.”

Sumeragi-senpai said it as if it were nothing, trying not to make a big deal out of the fact she’d saved my life. She really was incredible.

“Well, if you insist on being grateful… The summer festival is coming up soon. I’ll count on your help then.”

“Of course! Just say the word!”

“Haha, much appreciated.”

“…‘Just say the word’…?”

A voice spoke up suddenly—from my lap. When I looked down, I saw Miran, who had apparently woken up at some point, gazing sleepily up at me.

“Ah… Sorry, Miran. Did I wake you?”

“Nnnh…♡ No, I’m fine.”

As I looked into her sleepy eyes, I remembered the way she looked after her usual checkup —and before I knew it, I was gently stroking her head. Her silky golden hair slipped smoothly between my fingers. Seeing me and Miran like that made Chinatsu pout in frustration.

“So, about this ‘just say the word’—”

“I didn’t mean it like that!”

Her pupils narrowed sharply as Miran suddenly gave me the eyes of a predator locking onto prey, and I instinctively cut her off, a bit too quickly.

Seriously, that’s not what I meant…

“Perfect timing, Second Year Miran Sakuraba. We were just talking about the summer festival…”

“Eh…?”

“We’ll be doing takoyaki and yakisoba stalls, so it would be helpful to have someone like you who can sense heat. The work would start a little early—would that be alright with you?”

“I-I guess…”

“Plus, you’re someone who can talk to anyone without hesitation… I’d really like to have you on the front lines interacting with the customers. Same goes for you, First Year Chinatsu, Arisugawa.”

“M-Me too!?”

“Yes.”

And just like that, Sumeragi-senpai had roped them both in. Miran blinked in confusion, her head metaphorically full of question marks, while Chinatsu, caught off guard, gave a startled response to Sumeragi-senpai.

As the two of them looked up at me with pleading eyes, I gently stroked their heads to calm them down—and we moved forward with planning for the summer festival.

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Chapter 77: Side Story: The Snoot Challenge

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The snoot challenge. It was a popular pet trick where the owner formed a ring with their hands, and if their dog successfully stuck their nose through it, the challenge was deemed successful..

The rings varied in size, and the way dogs poked their snouts or faces into them was just unbearably cute. It was a heartwarming viral content that both participants and viewers could enjoy.

While watching a string of Snoot Challenge videos scrolling through social media, I found myself comforted just like everyone else… and then a thought hit me.

What would happen if I tried this on Chinatsu…? No time like the present!

Lately, Chinatsu had been acting more dog than wolf, so I felt this challenge was worth a shot!

“Chinatsu.”

“Hm?”

Still lounging casually beside me in her usual sleeveless tank top and hot pants, Chinatsu tilted her head when I called her name. I held out both hands, forming a ring. At first confused by being called, Chinatsu immediately perked up when she saw the circle I made.

She straightened up and shoved her face right into the ring, letting out a satisfied little ‘mffuu’ sound through her nose.

“Hehe~ This is what you wanted, right?”

With a smug grin on her face, Chinatsu looked so delighted that I could practically see her tail wagging wildly behind her.

“That’s right, but… You really didn’t hesitate at all, huh?”

“Well, it’s you, Onii~♡ I wouldn’t do it for anyone else, so you can rest assured~ ♡”

“You know, that actually makes me more nervous instead?”

“Ehehe… So, what do we do next?”

Still nestled in my hands, she rubbed her cheek into them and blushed faintly.

“Eh… I mean, I wasn’t planning to do anything else after this—”

“Onii, you made me play the dog and now you’re just going to leave it at that?”

“No, that’s not what I—”

“You got my hopes up, made me think we’d play more, and now you’re going to ignore me…? I won’t forgive you for that~♡”

“Wait—Ah—!”

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—Seira’s Case—

“Seira-san.”

“Yes?”

I held out a small ring made with just my thumb and index finger toward Seira-san. Unlike with Chinatsu, this ring I made was a more delicate version, made with one hand. How would cat-like Seira-san respond…?

“Haruku-kun…”

“Y-Yes…?”

Seira-san, cheeks turning red, looked away shyly. She slowly slipped her own index finger in and out of the circle I made and whispered:

“You just can’t hold back anymore, huh… I understand… Let’s go to bed…♡”

“No! That’s not what this is about!”

“Eh…? Isn’t this your way of saying you want to [BEEP] with me…?”

“I mean, this is something called the Snoot Challenge, okay? It’s a thing where pets react to a hand circle—”

“…I see.”

Ahh… She’s clearly in a bad mood now… Just how badly does this girl want to get laid…?

“Haruku-kun.”

“Y-Yes!”

“Pet me here.”

“Fuoohh!?”

Seira-san grabbed my hand and shoved it straight into the loosened front of her shirt. My entire forearm slipped in past the elbow, until my palm pressed lightly against her stomach. Seira-san twitched.

The summer warmth, and the damp heat, wrapped around my arm. Her breasts pressed in from both sides, trapping my hand. She even pressed down on my hand to hold it there.

T-This feels way more erotic than just petting her normally…!

“Nn… Haah… That feels so good…♡”

“Wait—Seira-san!?”

“More… Do it more…♡”

“Nggh—!?”

Seira-san kept pushing me until I was overpowered and ended up flat on the bed. And then—

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—Miran’s Case—

“Miran.”

“Hmm…? What is it, Haru?”

I held out a small circle made with my thumb and index fingers toward Miran. She turned toward me, and when she noticed what I was doing, her eyes widened and her cheeks flushed.

Is there something embarrassing about this…?

“…Well, yeah… You’re a guy, Haru, it’s natural that sometimes you can’t hold yourself back.”

“Uh, Miran-san…?”

“It’s okay… You can use it.”

“Huh!?”

Miran brought her mouth close to the circle I’d made, and from within it, her long split tongue slithered out. She flicked it teasingly, showing me the inside of her mouth. Her face was small, so only her mouth was visible in the ring. That somehow made it…Extra erotic.

“…Still not ready?”

“N-No! I’m not doing anything like that!”

“Huh…? You didn’t want me to [BEEP] you?”

“No! That’s not what this was about—”

“How cruel… Even after I worked up so much courage… sniff…”

“Eh!? I—I’m sorry! I didn’t mean it that way—”

“Then do it! Right now! Here!”

“Nghh—!? W-Wait! Calm down—!”

Miran pinned me down, then climbed on top of my lower body—

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—Anjuu’s Case—

“Anjuu-chan.”

“Haruku-senpai? What’s going on?”

I made a small ring using one hand and held it out toward Anjuu-chan. Seeing my gesture, Anjuu-chan tilted her head in confusion. A visible “?”mar  practically hovering over her head. Still puzzled, she copied my action and made a little ring with her own fingers.

“Umm… Is this like… Saying ‘okay’ or something?”

“…Anjuu-chan, please stay just the way you are forever if possible.”

“Eh…? Eh?”

Anjuu-chan still had no idea what was going on, but I couldn’t help myself—I reached out and gently patted her head. She looked confused, but also kind of happy.

Yeah… As long as her switch isn’t flipped, maybe Anjuu-chan really is the one who brings the most peace to my soul…

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