(Volume 14 Gamers Bonus Short Story)
A residential neighborhood in Tokyo. A detached rental house situated midway through it. In the living-dining area, set up to be about ten tatami mats in size. It was evening, some time after dinner. Sitting on the sofa, Nishino and Rose exchanged casual conversation while looking through a furniture catalog.
"What do you think about this table for the dining room at our new place? There will be more people than here, so I think a bigger one would be better. I'm just a bit concerned about how it will match the kitchen colors."
"I don't have any particular preferences about the furniture. You can pick whatever you like."
"You just don't get it, Nishino-kun"
"What do you mean?"
"Isn't the process of deciding together with you what's important?"
"Is that how it works?"
"That's how it is."
The terrorist incident that occurred at their school the other day. Amidst the chaos, after many twists and turns, the Futsumen ended up confessing to Rose, and the blonde Lolita accepted him. Now officially boyfriend and girlfriend, the two have grown closer than before. More specifically, Rose is pushing forward more aggressively than ever. And the Futsumen no longer pulls away from her.
"In that case, I would like to give you my opinion. Wouldn't it be better to check the place out before making a selection? As you said, we haven't been informed of the details of the kitchen equipment. If you're not satisfied with the color, you'll end up having to buy it again."
"Then let's decide on the bed and curtains for the bedroom instead."
"You don't mind the color for those?"
"Because we'll be using them right after moving in, won't we?"
"........."
Nishino and Rose sat side by side on the sofa. Rose's hand slid smoothly onto Nishino's thigh.
In the past, the Futsumen special ability would have activated instantly, sending her crashing face-first onto the floor.
But today, he merely glanced at it briefly and did nothing.
"When I think about sleeping together, maybe a bigger size would be better after all? Though I do think there's a certain charm to deliberately choosing a narrow bed. Still, we really should be particular about the springs. It would be a problem if it creaked too much."
The chastity of the Futsumen now hung by a thread.
Yet within the house, a warrior stood resolutely guarding it.
From downstairs came the clatter and slam of the front door opening and closing in haste.
Without pause, the sound of someone running approached with a clatter. Nishino and Rose's attention turned toward the living room doorway. Immediately after, the door leading to the hallway swung open forcefully, revealing Gabriela, a resident sharing the home.
She carried a white plastic bag in her hand.
It seemed she had been out shopping.
"Oh dear, the pest has returned."
"Even though it's just the neighborhood convenience store, I thought she'd be back much later."
"The moment I stepped out the door, it was like “Ready, set, go!” I couldn't leave this horny lady alone with Nishino Gokyou. I ran both ways. Thanks to that, even though it's winter, look at this—the armpits of my shirt have changed color from sweat."
Gabriela moved toward Nishino and Rose, who were seated on the sofa, panting heavily. She then wedged her own butt between them, using her special ability to push her older sister aside and claim the spot next to the Futsumen.
"Hey, you smell sweaty and it's unpleasant. Go take a shower right now."
"I hear there are plenty of men out there who can't resist this sort of thing."
"I'd appreciate it if you didn't compare Nishino-kun to those perverts, okay?"
Rose wrapped her arms around Gabriela's waist, trying desperately to push her away. But the moment she tensed her arms, her entire body froze stiff as if frozen solid. Instead, the scent of sweat drifted softly toward her nose. Rose found it frustrating that it actually smelled kinda nice.
"Even so, the sensation of running around on my own two feet is just unbearable. Despite being such a minor activity, I get utterly exhausted. Tomorrow, my lower back and legs will probably be completely stiff and aching."
"Perhaps your muscles and cardiovascular system have weakened. For now, you should focus on rehabilitation without pushing yourself too hard."
"Will you accompany me? Nishino Gokyou"
"Nishino-kun is supposed to go furniture shopping for our new place with me. You play by yourself."
"So tomorrow's plan is furniture selection? That sounds fun. What time are we leaving?"
"Ugh......"
Gabriela is absolutely determined to tag along on tomorrow's date. Rose, who can't hold a candle to her in a fight, has no way to resist. She can only watch her roommate chatter away in delight, her own expression tinged with frustration.
For the foreseeable future, life with the three of them looks set to get even more chaotic than before.
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