The Virgin Hero Who Fought in the Dungeon for 20 Years Returned to the Surface Only to Find the Population of the World Has Dropped Drastically, with a Male-to-Female Ratio of 1:1000 - 102

Chapter 102: The Cute Secretary, Yurina-chan

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“Ryuuto.”

“I’ve been growing too, you know. Understand that.”

“Mmm. I’m glad you understand. I’ll contact you if I learn anything. Alright then. Yurina, please.”

“Yes, understood, Sensei.”

“Uh, wait. What do you mean? Yurina-san, um… What’s with that huge suitcase?”

“Yurina has left my secretary post and will now officially become Ryuuto’s personal secretary. Hehe, aren’t you happy? To have such a cute older sister with you twenty-four hours a day, everywhere—”

“Aren’t you basically just putting a human surveillance camera on me?”

“I just don’t want you to run wild, okay? Yurina, if he shows even the slightest suspicious behavior, contact me immediately. I’ll give him a stern talking-to right away.”

“Understood. Sensei, I, Yurina, will take responsibility for watching over Ryuuto.”

“Hey now—”

“Anyway! Sayaka-san, she’ll be living with you all from now on, so please be nice to her. You’re close in age—I think you two can form a good relationship.”

“That’s fine by me, but there’s one thing I need to say.”

“What’s that?”

“My job is to protect Ryuuto-sama on the surface. But I’ll prioritize what Ryuuto-sama wants most. So even if my judgement and hers differ, I tell you now. I will act for Ryuuto-sama’s wishes first.”

“Mmm. That will do.”

“Wait—really? So Yurina-san is moving in too?”

“That’s right.”

At Ryuuto’s question, Shougen responded as if it were nothing.

“Shougen—!”

The moment Ryuuto heard that, he hurriedly stepped toward Shougen. Yurina, who had been watching, let out a small shriek as if fearing another quarrel.

“Ryuuto-sama—!”

“Thanks. As expected of my best friend.”

“No problem.”

Ryuuto embraced Shougen and choked on tears of gratitude. He had eye drops in hand.

“Shougen. You truly are my friend.”

“Aye, be grateful.”

Ryuuto gripped Shougen’s right hand with both of his hands and shone with the bright-eyed look of a boy. In Ryuuto’s mind, fantasies about his secretary Yurina providing all manner of adult services swelled.

“Huh!?”

But the next instant Ryuuto felt a strong gaze on his back and turned. It was Sayaka. She was holding Johntarou in both arms and was staring at them with eyes that did not show emotion. Her expression gave nothing away; she was unreadable.

Wait, what kind of feeling is this?

“So then—be on good terms. Okay? Ryuuto, listen to Sayaka-san and Yurina, and don’t do anything reckless. Both of you, please take care of this guy.”

“Yes, you can leave it to us.”

“Sensei, I will take responsibility and watch over Ryuuto-sama dutifully.”

“Yes. I will leave everything in your care.”

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“Alright then, Ryuuto. We’ll head off now. Don’t catch a cold.”

“Yeah. Shougen, don’t overdo it. You’re not getting any younger.”

“Y—you idiot!”

“Dahaha! Ouch. Nee-chan, don’t throw your shoe!”

At the apartment entrance, Ryuuto saw Shougen and Kazuki off. As they left the building, they quietly held hands. They had been together nearly twenty years, yet they gave off a newlywed kind of happiness that made Ryuuto twist his face.

“Tch. Those two are definitely going at it tonight. Right—huh!?”

He spoke crudely, the kind of words men used among themselves, and then realized the women beside him were the demure Sayaka and Yurina and was struck dumb. Both of them were flushed red and looked away in embarrassment. Sayaka and Yurina were virgins. Unknown to Ryuuto, Sayaka and Yurina were deeply in love with him.

“Clear—cough. Anyhow, let’s go back to our rooms. It’s already late.”

“Yes.”

“Understood.”

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After Ryuuto had showered and gone up to his room, Yurina stood alone by her enormous suitcase, brimming with determination.

“Hmm.”

I did it. I did it, I finally did it! I will be Ryuuto-sama’s cherished one!

She felt nothing but gratitude toward Kazuki, who had appointed her as a valued secretary and had now commanded her to serve the nation’s hero himself, Ryuuto Sakazaki. With this, she was practically recognized as the bride of the Sakazaki family. Well, even if the reality was different from her illusion, the world would still agree with her. 

“Kukuku…. Fufufu…”

Her laugh bubbled out in spite of herself. 

“Ha ha—ah hahahaha! Huh!? Guh, cough, cough.” 

She tried to choke down the laughter and ended up coughing. She sensed an intense gaze behind her. Yurina turned and found Sayaka Yamanashi—Ryuuto’s bodyguard—staring with eyes that gave away nothing.

“Uh. Ahem. Yamanashi-san, my room is the inner one, is that all right?”

“Yes. I received word from Genma-sensei and had it cleaned during the day, so it should be ready for your use.”

“Oh, is that so? Thank you.”

What are you glaring at, huh?!

A competitive streak flared within Yurina. Indeed, Sayaka before her was the biggest rival. Yurina was confident in her own beauty—she kept up her figure, guarded her health, trained secretly, and had been chosen Miss Campus four times in college. She could honestly say most models couldn’t compete against her.

But Sayaka was a cut above. Even standing opposite her felt like facing a fairy from another world—an otherworldly charm. Although a soldier who should be well-trained, at first glance her arms and legs looked delicate.  She had length of leg, a narrow waist, and a high-set rear that Yurina had to admit beat her. Still—Yurina told herself—she hadn’t lost.

Anyway, my breasts are probably bigger.

These days, men preferred a modest, almost loli-type look, but Ryuuto—born in the Showa era—clearly favored glamorous bodies. In that sense, both Yurina and Sayaka were within his taste.

“Um, we’re probably about the same age, right? I’m twenty-two.”

“I turned twenty this year.”

“Oh, is that so. Hmm.”

There was no easy foothold. Sayaka didn’t show hostility, nor was she cold, but Yurina felt an impenetrable wall from her.

Hmm. What a difficult girl.

“Well, it’s fine. We’ll be living together for a long time, so we’ll get to know each other. Sayaka-san, at least I and you both love Ryuuto-sama—not just like, but love. So instead of fighting, wouldn’t cooperating be more productive?”

“L-love him…!?”

Sayaka immediately flushed scarlet and covered her cheeks with both hands, looking down. JohnTaro, who had been lying on the floor, twitched and then rolled onto his back as if nothing had happened, returning to dreamland.

“Oh? Was I wrong?”

“N-no. That’s right. Ryuuto-sama is under my protection and is more important to me than my own life.”

“Huh. I’m glad to hear your true feelings. Well then, let’s get along well together.”

“Yes.”

When Yurina offered her right hand, Sayaka naturally extended her left and took it. The hand was surprisingly firm and tightly trained—far beyond what her delicate appearance suggested.

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