The Carnivorous Maidens Living with Me - Chapter 50 & 51

Chapter 50: Crossing Shadows, Unmet Gazes

After our mall chat, we got the spare keys made as planned.

The three girls looked thrilled when I handed them over.

“With this, Shoma and I are practically married!”

“I’ll keep it with Senpai’s room key♪”

“Fufufu… Onee-chan will show you her full power slowly.”

It’s great they’re happy, but Hazuki and I need a private talk later.

I didn’t give her my room key.

“Wanna grab something to eat before heading home?”

We’ve been key-making, window-shopping, and wandering, so it’s about dinner time.

“Yeah, I’m starving.”

“Yup!”

“I came straight from uni, so I didn’t eat much at the café.”

“Let’s go eat then!”

“““Yeah!”””

We end up at a kaitenzushi place, where the sushi goes round and round.

Yayoi-san’s suggestion, by the way.

Before entering, we run into some unexpected faces in the parking lot.

“Hey! It’s Poyopoyo!”

“No way! Poyopoyo~ You here for sushi~?”

It’s Aoi and Kanade.

“Oh? What’s up, you two? Here for sushi too?”

“Yup, exactly!”

“We’re just heading home~.”

They’re grinning ear to ear.

Then Yayoi-san’s eyes sparkle.

“Oh my, such cute girls! Shoma-kun, who are they?”

Yayoi-san’s super curious about the new faces.

In that way.

I jump in to shut it down.

“No way, Yayoi-san! These are my little sisters! Hands off!”

“Nuh-uh! We’re Poyopoyo’s brides!”

“Yeah!”

“Quiet, you brats!”

I give them both a noogie.

“Ow!” “Ugh!”

“Who’s the pretty lady?”

“I’m with them! Shoma-kun’s bride!”

“Quiet, Yayoi-san!”

I reflexively reach for her, but since I’m at Aoi and Kanade’s head height, my hand goes straight to…

Poyon!

I always avoided those “ruins your life” products.

Ruins your life? Ridiculous!

But in this moment, my perspective shifts.

Maybe it’s okay to be ruined.

“Nya!” “Awawa!”

“Poyopoyo’s!” “Poyon-poyon-ing!”

“It’s all muni-muni!”

“Shoma-kun! I’ll give you a slow treat when we get home.”

“Sorry, sorry, please forgive me, it wasn’t on purpose!”

“No way!♡”

I bow like my life depends on it.

“I haven’t even gotten him to touch me yet.”

“Onee-chan… with Yayoi Onee-chan here, we might not stand a chance… gotta act now.”

As we’re causing a scene, a car horn blares from the parking lot.

“Oh! We’re keeping Dad and Mom waiting!”

“Bye, Poyopoyo! Sofi-chan, Hacchan, and Yayo-chan, see ya!”

They wave and dash to the car.

It’s too far to see who’s inside, but I nod politely anyway.

We head into the restaurant.

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“We’re back~!” “Sorry we’re late!”

“You two looked like you were having fun, huh?”

“You’re so friendly with older folks, both of you.”

“Yup! That guy’s Poyopoyo!”

Aoi and Kanade chat with their parents.

“Oh! That’s him? The one you’re always talking about!”

“He gives you tons of snacks, right? And helped with school stuff too.”

“Yup!” “He’s so cool! We’re gonna marry him~.”

“Oh my,” their mom smiles.

“I couldn’t see his face clearly from so far! Bring him over next time.”

“Okay~!”

“Where’s Mutsuki Onee-chan?”

The women keep chatting happily, while their dad’s face twitches slightly.

“Mutsuki ate too much and said she’s sleepy, so she’s lying in the back seat.”

“Wow, she’s out!” “Onee-chan looks cozy.”

They glance at the figure sprawled in the back.

“Hey, Poyopoyo’s uniform was the same as Onee-chan’s, right?”

“Now that you mention it… maybe they’re friends?”

Aoi and Kanade giggle, kyakkya, having a blast.

Chapter 51: Time to Show My True Power

Right now, I’m studying for the upcoming final exams.

The moment’s finally here.

Up until now, I’ve kept my true strength hidden.

All you’ve seen is my cool side, right?

What? Just me bowing my head?

No way!

What? Just getting beat up?

Quit joking!

What? Just playing the straight man?

Okay, I can’t deny that!

But now, I’m gonna show you my heroic side!

Tremble in awe!

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“O Great Mutsuki Daimeijin-sama, please bestow your teaching upon this lowly servant!”

I prostrate on the floor, forehead scraping the ground.

“Shoma… raise your head.”

Her voice is so gentle, brimming with compassion.

I look up, and there’s a smile so radiant, it’s like an angel’s.

“Ah… Mutsuki-sama…”

My hand instinctively reaches for her face.

“No way I’m teaching you! Go wash your face and try again!”

Correction: a devil’s smirk.

“Haha! Nice one! As expected of our bond, Mutsuki!”

“What bond?! We’re just former classmates!”

“The dazzling class rep and her loyal dog.”

“Where’s your pride…? I actually thought you were kinda cool the other day…”

The last bit’s mumbled, barely audible.

“Huh? Cool?! Aw, shucks, Mutsuki! Let’s get married!”

“You heard that?! And don’t openly cheat!”

Correction: my ears are hell-tier.

“Nah… at this point, one more doesn’t faze me anymore.”

“What’re you talking about?”

“No clue… haha.”

We’re in Mutsuki’s classroom after school, facing each other.

I’m the guy closest to the floor, naturally.

“Mutsuki-saaan! Please, I’m begging you—teach me! I’ll flunk and get held back!”

“Why not ask your girlfriends?”

“It’s gotta be you, Mutsuki! Only you! You’re the one! I choose you!”

“Reason?”

“Everyone else’s teaching goes over my head!”

“Haa…”

“You know how dumb I am, right?”

“Your body and brain are made of cake.”

“You’re the one who taught me patiently, step by step, to the end! I can’t survive without you, Mutsuki!”

“That’s exactly it…”

This time, I really can’t hear her.

Mutsuki and I were classmates in our first year.

She’s a bit of a meddler, but always cold to me.

We’d glare at each other on sight.

Open our mouths, and it’s a roast fest.

Compliment her legs? Flying knee kick.

Praise her chest? Lariat.

Admire her hair? Headbutt.

Say her hands are nice? Iron claw.

Yeah, this isn’t my fault.

It’s her personality—she’s the enemy.

We fought like cats and dogs back then, but when she realized I sucked at studying, her attitude softened bit by bit for some reason.

“What do I gotta offer?”

I cling to her feet, desperate, and try to look up—only to eat floor.

Guriguri!

“Haa, just this once.”

“As expected of Mutsuki-sama! Those black sexy panties aren’t just for show!”

meko!

“Did you say something?”

“Nothing…”

“Fine, bake me a cake! A big one.”

“A cake? What kind?”

I sit back in a chair, jotting notes.

“Hmm, maybe one with strawberries? If you layer it with cookie dough, I think it’ll be a hit!”

“You’re not eating it?”

Her phrasing makes me curious.

“Yeah, it’s my little sisters’ birthday soon. I wanted to make it myself, but… I’m hopeless at cooking. You do it, Shoma.”

“Haha, got it. Let’s make it together on the day! With this injury, I can’t do it alone. I’ll get Sofia and Hazuki to help—cool? It’ll definitely make them happy!”

Mutsuki’s eyes widen for a split second, surprised.

“…That’s okay?”

“Yeah, but you better tutor me hard in return!”

“Deal!”

And so, our study alliance is born.