The Case Where I Got into an All Girls-only Party via Cross-Dressing. But When They Found Out About it, Instead of Getting Immediately Kicked Out, Everyone Was Trying to Seduce Me.

Chapter 5

“I… I can’t eat anymore, really…”

Mirai, who had been indulging in steak, murmured and leaned on Mea, who was a size even smaller than her. Mea also grimaced as Mirai leaned her entire weight on her.

“Mirai… you’re heavy.”

Mea muttered, seemingly to justify herself to the people around us. Such a maidenly action. Is she concerned about appearances?

“No, no, it’s not that! It’s not like I got fat, it’s just the weight of the meat I ate earlier.”

“Then what’s with this extra flab next to your belly?”

Saying that, Mea pinched Mirai’s side. Mirai made a ‘strange’ sound, resisting. Damnit, don’t flirt in public. You’ll gain weird fans if you keep showing such cute behavior out in open. … No, I won’t be participating in that. It’s their responsibility if they attract weird fans, I don’t want to partake in it.

I watched the two of them frolicking in front of me as I watched them with a cool gaze. Elise nodded, saying that being close between team-members is a good thing. As a leader, she must be pleased.

Since it would be a bother to the shop if we linger in front of them, we decided to disband. After bidding farewell to Mea and Mirai, who were heading in the opposite direction of the tavern, I started walking with Elise.

Well, Mea said things like, “I don’t want to be with that pig,” but successfully we ignored her.

Being alone with a beautiful girl, moreover in the night streets! I’m no longer excited about that though. Rather, I’m scared that I’ve become accustomed to this situation. This is definitely not the signs shown by a healthy boy I think.

But there’s something mesmerizing about Elise’s aquamarine eyes glistening in the moonlight. And then, there are those two… ‘assets’ she possesses as a fellow woman. No, no, no, let’s avoid making contradictory statements like earlier.

Suppressing such impure thoughts, Elise, had a face that looked intoxicated by the vigour of the moonlight. Her face seemed slightly flushed as she spoke.

“We’ve finally reached Silver Rank…”

“When I joined, it was still White Rank. We’ve definitely gotten strong.”

“That’s right!”

Saying that, Elise smiled. Her golden hair swayed gently. I couldn’t help but only look away. I felt like, if I keep looking, I might fall under her spell…

Opposite to my foolish thoughts, Elise listened seriously with a grave expression. Somewhere, her usual assertive attitude felt fragile. After a while, she opened her mouth heavily.

“…Do you think it was good for you to join out Pure White Dove?”

She asked that. She didn’t seem to be joking about that as well.

I was left speechless at that unexpected question.

Perhaps she noticed that I was flustered, Elise flashed a weak smile.

“Sorry, nevermind what I just said.”

Elise turned to face forward as if to change the subject.

I can’t just leave her like this.

What I prioritize above all else is not being a man, but as someone who got to protect this party.

“Wait. Why did you ask something like that to me? Am I… not satisfactory to you all?”

And with that, my ultimate move, Angel’s Tears. This is one of my best communication skills, where I shed tears to convey my deep feelings. A method commonly known as fake crying.

I can’t get Elise to tell me the truth unless I do this much to the assertive Elise. I grabbed the hem of her sleeve and stopped her. Elise met my gaze directly.

“Ah…!? S-Sorry. It’s not that Ariann is bad or something…like that?”

In a fluster, Elise tried to convey her thoughts with gestures and expressions. Alright, now I have her speak properly.

It was a bit forceful, but it was also for the sake of protecting the party. Friendship comes first, after all!

“Then, why did you say that?”

“W-Well, because it might be inconvenient for you…”

“Eh?”

Inconvenient? There’s no way this amazing party could ever be an inconvenience for me. If anything, I’m the one who is the source of all trouble, as a guy.

Ahaha…

“After all, haven’t more guys been giving you lecherous looks after joining us? At least, there would have been fewer of those if you hadn’t joined our party, I think”

What… lecherous looks from guys? I don’t care about that stuff. Besides, that instead confirms that my cross-dressing skills are right on target.

“I don’t care about those. Because I’m the Holy Knight of this amazing party, aren’t I? It’s only natural for people to fall for something of that category. I was well prepared for this when I joined this party.”

That’s the truth. I was prepared when I joined this party. It doesn’t matter why I joined this party now.

“…So, will you stay in the party like this?”

“Of course. Hue!? Why are you crying, Elise?”

“I-I’m so relieved, so tears… are coming out…”

There was no other words than ‘enthralling’ that could describe the tears falling from her beautiful blue eyes. And when that happened, I found myself softly hugging her before I knew about it. It was all reflex.

“It’s all right… It’s all right now, okay?”

As the leader of the party, she has a heavy responsibility. The responsibility of carrying the four of us, a very lonely responsibility. If I can be an outlet for her to relieve her stress, then I think it’s worth it.

“I love you! I love you; I love you more than anything, Ariann…”

Saying that, she hugged me back tightly, intertwining her fingers around my back.

I always thought she would have a rather muscular build given how much strength training she does on a regular basis. But, I guess, her body is still that of a girl after all.

“I feel calm when I’m with Ariann…”

…Eh, really? That’s so irresistible.

Ah… This sound … it’s probably of my rationality. I guess it’s started to erode rather rapidly.