Volume 1 Chapter 21 It's An Exciting Job, But...
Apart from Kyunei grinning at my face, I could say the date was a success. We just walked around the capital city and had a conversation, but it seems like Kyunei enjoyed it.
Living away from the main streets on a daily basis, it's rare for her to walk on the surface streets like this unless it's necessary. So, it seems refreshing for her to walk on the "surface" after a long time.
Although it was a date I impulsively invited her on, I'm glad that she seemed satisfied, not just me.
At that moment, a disturbing telepathic message came from behind.
'Partner, things have gotten a little messy.'
(Hey, didn't I tell you not to talk to me during the date?)
Suddenly speaking to a spear. Even the most attractive woman would be put off. Fortunately, the current conversation cannot be heard by Kyunei.
'If nothing happened, I was planning to keep quiet until the end.'
My eyebrows furrowed slightly, but I turned my attention to Gram's words while staying silent.
(So, what's the matter?)
"Partner, the guy you beat up yesterday, he's behind us."
--!?
'Don't turn around to the back because he'll realize that you've noticed.'
I almost instinctively turned to look behind, but I managed to stop myself at Gram's warning.
"...Yukina-kun?"
Perhaps my agitation was conveyed to Kyunei, who was holding onto my arm, but she tilted her head.
I awkwardly masked my emotions with a vague smile, covering my mouth with my hand, and then spoke to Gram, trying to ensure Kyunei couldn't hear.
(What's that bastard up to now?)
'He doesn't seem to be ready to make a move right away, but his terrifyingly bad mood is obvious. He's freaking out at passersby.'
(Do you think he found out that I hung him up yesterday?)
'Well, I can't say for sure. But it's definitely unsettling for him to see another guy beside the woman he's interested in.'
Well, this is bad.
If I keep walking with Kyunei like this, I don't know what he might do. Even if we part ways along the way, it will still put Kyunei in danger.
--For now, I'll lure the guy into an empty place and ambush him from the shadows, knocking him down.
'...No, seriously, partner, you're being too merciless. Normally, you'd protect the woman's back and fight desperately, right?'
"I can't be human enough to show mercy to a persistent stalker."
'It makes me wonder if I'm just imagining that one wrong step would make you a monster.'
It's just your imagination. I'm already being gentle enough by using the pommel instead of the blade.
If this whole sequence became a story, it would be a hassle for the author to write a long description of how I handle the situation with those thugs. It's better to keep it concise and simple.
Just like before, I stripped down and hung him naked in a suitable place. I never thought I would see the same man naked in such a short period of time, really. If anything, I'd rather see a woman naked.
Once I finished the "task," I returned to where Kyunei was, a little distance away.
"Phew, sorry for the wait."
"I thought something was wrong when I was suddenly pulled into a side street... Is this the right moment to say thank you?"
Huh? Kyunei seems to be thinking about something.
"No, no matter how you did it, you still helped me. Thank you, Yukina-kun."
Kyunei, as if regaining her composure, thanked me. Her expression was not exactly cheerful, but rather showed a clouded aspect. She must have something on her mind.
I deliberately spoke in a cheerful tone.
"Well, Kyunei-san is a beautiful woman. So, it's no wonder that there are always guys who persistently approach her."
"It must be flattering for them to have attention from someone like a 'pr**titute'..."
Kyunei seemed down.
"...In the end, because I do such dirty work as pr**titutes, I attract the attention of men like this. For them, I'm just lowlifes who would easily give in as long as they pay."
"Yeah, yeah, I get it."
As Kyunei continued to make negative statements, I covered her mouth with my hand. She blinked her eyes suddenly, surprised by the sudden action.
--The truth is, I had also noticed.
During our dates, she genuinely seemed to be enjoying herself. However, occasionally, there was a hint of melancholy in her smile.
In the conversations we've had so far, I could sense that she feels ashamed of being a pr**titute. Perhaps that's the reason.
"Don't belittle yourself like that. It's a waste for a beautiful person like you."
"Yukina-kun... but..."
I shook my head at Kyunei, who still wanted to persist.
Even now, I don't truly understand what she had that expression for.
That's why I decided to be straightforward without prying unnecessarily.
"If you don't mind me being rude, I think being a pr**titute is a respectable profession."
"...Huh!?"
Back when I was in the village, I simply did what I thought was necessary. I didn't have any special ambitions, and I was content as long as I could live a peaceful life.
But now, I'm working as a mercenary, carrying a spear, just to "buy" Kyunei. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
I honestly conveyed my thoughts to Kyunei, as if saying, "What foolish things are you saying?"
"Having specific goals in everyday life brings out motivation. I think that the existence of 'pr**titutes' can become a specific goal."
Men are basically simple creatures. They will work hard for a beautiful woman. And there is no good reason for a presence that motivates men to be belittled.
Especially, the most famous pr**titute in this capital should not speak such words.
Kyunei lowered her head when she heard my words.
(...Huh? Did I say something weird?)
She might be worried about something completely different, and what I said may be completely off the mark. If that's the case, I might die of embarrassment.
However, my worries were unfounded.
While still looking down, Kyunei approached me and suddenly embraced me.
"Huh? Hey, wait!?"
"I'm sorry. I'm probably showing a face that I can't show to others right now. So please bear with me for a little while."
"No, it's not about bearing with it, I'd much rather ask for it forever!!"
If I am embraced, it is natural for our bodies to be close together. During the date, the softness that was transmitted through my arm is being crushed against my chest, and I can fully feel Kyunei's softness, not just in my chest. It's an indescribable feeling.
If I relax even a little, a part of my body might react.
"Why can you say such things so casually? If I were just an ordinary girl, I might have completely fallen for it."
"Well, I don't really understand what you mean."
"It's fine. For now, let me stay like this."
--After that, we continued to embrace each other in a deserted alley.
'By the way, it seems like everyone has completely forgotten about the naked man hanging upside down.'
Gram's mutterings slipped from my ears without reaching me.
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