CHAPTER 5 - Last Days of Vacation.
(Pov - Saik.)
Almost two months have passed since I started living with Yuki, and I must admit that I'm enjoying it more than I thought.
My parents are no longer with me, and I might never see them again, not even in the afterlife. I hold onto the hope of going to paradise, but I carry numerous sins with me. The ability to see them will depend solely on the will of God.
That's why I will try to enjoy my life as much as I can.
"Ahhhhhhh! I was about to win! It's not fair!"
"Life isn't fair, my little loser."
"I demand a rematch!"
"Fine, let's go for your 35th defeat of the day."
"Are you counting?! You're a jerk!"
Yuki smiled and puffed her chest with pride, or feigned pride, while I started a new round in this racing game.
Having money allowed me to indulge in many things. Well, "indulge" is one way to put it. Since my family used to be wealthy, these things were normal for me, so I don't consider them as luxurious as I grew up with this lifestyle. But now that my money is limited, I guess they truly are luxuries.
Several video game consoles, physical video games instead of digital ones (for collection), lots of anime figures that Yuki asked for, since I don't consume anime, manga (Yuki's), novels (mine), a giant television, and a table for playing ping-pong.
Yuki is an otaku, and I'm more of a gamer and addicted to reading. My parents instilled the habit of reading a book per month in me if I wanted surprise gifts, and I started reading a book every week to receive four gifts a month. I enjoyed reading so much that it simply became an addiction.
I love mystery novels and hate fantasy novels. I don't know, they seem somewhat repetitive to me, although I admit that I like some, especially the comedic ones.
"Fufu. Commoner, you were lucky that the great and beautiful Yuki took pity on you and allowed you to win, but that pity has just ended! Prepare to lose, mortal! Muahahahaha!" she said, ending with a diabolical laugh.
"Did you really let yourself be defeated 34 times? How humble, miss."
"O-of course I did, and I'll prove it to you!"
"We'll see."
The game began.
Ah, yes, I admit I quite enjoy these kinds of things.
I spend my time reading and studying while Yuki plays video games or watches TV. Having free time to enjoy an afternoon playing video games with Yuki is quite relaxing and fun.
I would worry about being detected by some kind of technology, realizing that someone is playing with me even though I'm alone at home. But thanks to some contacts I made in the past, I can use my computer, consoles, and phone without any fear. I even treated myself to buying Yuki her own phone, with the only condition that she doesn't use social media, or at least doesn't create an account. That would indeed be suspicious.
Oh well, I'm about to win. First place. I guess humble Yuki is still just as humble, huh?
"Uwaaaah! What's that?!"
Huh?
Yuki pointed something to my right side. A ghost? How strange, I didn't feel its presence.
I turned to my right. I don't see anything. Could it have hidden?
"What did you see, Yuki? Describe the ghost."
"Hahahahahaha! I won!"
What?
Oh, she won the race. Did Yuki deceive me?
"Fufu. I know, I know, I'm amazing. You can kneel before me and kiss my feet, commoner."
"It's 'lick my shoes.' Kissing the feet turns it into something sexual and erotic, rather than humiliating. Commoners are humiliated, Yuki."
"Then lick my shoes, commoner! Hahahahahaha!"
"You're barefoot, and I'd rather not, I don't have that fetish, let alone with a little girl."
"D-don't take it so literally, you idiot! It's a phrase to humiliate the loser, in this case, you! Hahahahahaha!"
"And is winning by cheating a reason to celebrate?"
"Fufu. No, no, no. Saik, you're so innocent. The method doesn't matter, only the results do! That's what you get for getting distracted so easily! Hahahahahaha!"
"Ah, I see. Winning regardless of the method. Yes, I agree with that. 1-34. I'm still ahead. Good luck trying to surpass me."
"C-couldn't you give me 33 of your victories? Pretty please," she said, lying on the couch in a position that reminded me of dogs when they want their belly rubbed.
Well, well. How adorable, but I won't fall for that trick.
"Trying to manipulate me? Taking advantage of how cute you are? You're wicked, Yuki."
"If you pet me, I'll take it as a yes."
She interlocked her index fingers and... were her eyes teary?
"Do it for your little sister, big brother. Don't be cruel."
What a great actress you are, Yuki. I think your mother must have been some kind of spy or secret agent. Did she teach you how to use your charm to manipulate people?
Yuki, lying on the couch, in a puppy-like position wanting her belly rubbed, while she interlocks her index fingers and looks into my eyes with her puppy-dog sad eyes.
No, Saik, endure it, you must endure it. You worked hard to earn those victories, you can't just give them away.
You're much stronger than her. Resist her charms. Come on, believe in yourself. Just resist. Trust your willpower.
"I won!!" Yuki shouted, celebrating?
Why is she celebrating...? Oh, my hand is stroking her head.
Traitorous hand.
I'm stroking her head because my body disobeyed me and acted on pure instinct, the instinct to pet something adorable.
It's like encountering a little puppy on the street that jumps around you. It's impossible not to stop and pet it.
Yuki is like a little puppy, and I compare her to a puppy because Yuki prefers dogs over cats.
I was going to get her a dog, but maybe later, after she learns more about them and knows how to take care of them.
But, setting that aside, Yuki is incredible. She managed to make my body disobey me and I ended up stroking her head, letting her manipulate me at her whim using how adorable she is. What a terrifying power you have, Yuki.
"Yes, yes, you won. You're lucky to be adorable."
She pinched my nose with the toes of her right foot.
"Fufu. Say it again, loser."
"You're adorable, Yuki. Happy?" I said, with a different tone of voice, as Yuki covered my nose with her toes.
"I know, I know, you don't have to flatter me that much, loser. Hahahahahaha!"
"But you were the one who told me to say it again."
"Is it because of that or because your heart wanted to say it again? Be honest with me, Saik, I won't bite," she said, winking.
Honestly, sometimes I don't understand Yuki's behavior.
She got up from the couch and petted my head.
"Sorry, I have to reject your feelings for me. You're too cold. Come back with a smile on your face, and I'll think about it."
"Huh? Did I just get rejected without even asking you for anything? You're acting even weirder than usual, Yuki. Are you feeling okay?"
"It's a joke, Saik, a joke! Seriously, can't you differentiate between jokes and sarcasm from reality?"
"Ah, a joke... Do normal people tell jokes?"
"Of course they do. Have you never told any?"
"I see... Thanks for the information, Yuki."
Jokes, huh? I wonder if I'm capable of telling a funny joke.
"Well, I'll go take a shower. Look how tired and sweaty I am after humiliating you so much. Ufffffff. I need a good bath."
"Alright."
She went to the bathroom, and I lay down on the couch.
Let's see... Normal people tell jokes. Noted. In what context should I tell the jokes? I suppose I'll figure that out through trial and error.
Being a normal person is quite difficult, more than I imagined. Will I be able to achieve it? I hope so.
... She stroked my nose.
Feeling Yuki's small fingers on my nose reminded me of someone, but who? Not my parents, it reminded me of a little girl I met in the past, but I don't remember her name or face.
How strange... Hana? Yes, I think her name was Hana... I think... Oh well, if I don't remember her, she must not have been that important to me.
Ah... Well, a little nap wouldn't hurt.
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(Pov- Yuki.)
I left my clothes on the floor. After all, they're ghostly clothes, they can't get wet or dirty! Hahahahahaha! Being a ghost has its advantages, though...
"Ufffffff. It's so cold."
Being a ghost that appears to be alive has disadvantages like this, feeling cold.
When I was a normal ghost, before I met Saik, I always felt the same temperature, never too cold or too hot.
"But at least the cold makes me feel alive."
Oh...
I looked at myself in the mirror and caressed my chest.
So flat. Even Saik has bigger... well, pecs, but they're bigger than mine!
I wish ghosts could grow, or at least control our appearance.
Being a little girl is so uncomfortable, but I can't do anything about it.
Oh, my butt is so small too. My feet, my hands, my... Cough, cough. Everything is so small.
I think now that I've interacted with other girls my age, I realized how much I've lost since I died. Among the girls I spied on at school, I came across some who were in my elementary school. And they all had big thighs, big breasts, and a butt...! Well, not that big, but bigger than mine!
I can't help but feel so inferior and insignificant compared to them, considering I grew up with a mega ultra super mega sexy mother. And I added two "mega"s because yes, my mother was so sexy! They called her the Snow Princess, because of her elegance and beauty. Oh, and because of our white hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Well, hers, but since I inherited her appearance, fufu, that nickname was also for me.
Yuki, in some countries, means "snow," just like it's also the name of the snow spirit. A perfect name for me, a girl destined to be the future Snow Princess.
I always dreamed of becoming like my mother, mature, intelligent, beautiful, and sexy. She could make men do whatever she wanted using her charms. Fufu. I even remember once a man paid for our groceries for a whole month, and the only payment he received from my mother was a kiss on the cheek, and that was more than enough to make him happy.
I wonder if I was the product of rape. I mean, my mother only saw men as objects, I never saw her in love with a man, and when I asked her about my father, she changed the subject, she never talked to me about him.
Could I be the daughter of a famous leader of a criminal group? If that's the case, I demand my share of the business! I'll gather a squad and forcefully get my mother out of jail!
Or I would do that if I didn't have morals. You're lucky that I'm a good and beautiful girl!
"I wonder if there's any way to grow, even as a ghost."
I turned on the bathtub faucet. Whoa! Hot, hot!
I-I need to add more cold water.
... Alright... Perfect!
I got into the bathtub.
Ah, this is the life... Well, I'm already dead, anyway. Hahahahahaha!
I washed my hair, my arms, my private parts, and my legs.
La, la, la, la.
Ah...
"I'm hungry."
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After a nice bath, I put on the clothes that Saik bought for me to wear at home and went downstairs to continue playing.
Or should I watch something on TV? Saik doesn't like anime, but I think he might enjoy a horror or comedy movie.
Oh, how cute. He's sleeping... I think. His hair doesn't let me tell if he's asleep or just lying there waiting for me.
I approached him and lifted his hair.
Yes, he seems to be sleeping. How cute... Wow... Sometimes I forget how handsome he is.
I saw pictures of his parents. His mother was very, very beautiful, almost as much as my mother, and Saik inherited his mother's eyes. And his father was very cute and adorable, almost as much as me, and Saik... Let's see... He inherited... the figure? I think so. His father resembles him in terms of appearance, but they have differences, like Saik having long black hair and his eyes being identical to his mother's. His father had somewhat long hair, but not as much, and his eyes were adorable, not beautiful. It was like looking at a little puppy. His face was feminine, and Saik has a more masculine expression. If his father had slightly longer hair, anyone could mistake him for a woman.
Saik is the son of a very adorable man and a very beautiful woman. He has powerful genes that he's wasting by hiding his face.
So many men would wish to have your appearance, Saik, and you're just wasting it. Well, it's your life, your decision. I'm just a freeloader, I have no right to criticize you.
"Rest well."
I gave him a kiss on the forehead.
Wow, such soft skin... This... Ah...
I gave him another kiss, but this time on the cheek.
Fufu. I have an idea... Oh, I don't have any lipstick. What a shame... One more and that's it.
I gave him a kiss on the chin.
Fufu. Be envious of me, girls of the world, you wish you could kiss a guy like Saik... Well, in terms of appearance like Saik's, because if we talk about personality, this guy is more expressionless than a rock.
... Mmm... Oh...
I caressed his lips. They're so... soft... Maybe... Perhaps... A little wouldn't hurt... Nooooooo!
I slapped my hand and moved away from him.
I'm a decent lady, not a pervert! I-I'll watch TV to distract myself.
... Distract myself... Wait, Saik hasn't been studying?!
I haven't seen him study since he arrived, and he said he would study all the time.
Let's see... We have breakfast together, he goes to his room while I do the dishes, I watch TV, we eat together, he goes to his room while I do the dishes, we play video games together, he goes to his room while I watch TV, and finally, we have dinner together and he goes to sleep.
Is he studying in his room? I don't go into his room to not disturb him, but I haven't checked.
I'm starting to suspect his promise.
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Saik told me he would study a lot, but...
"You're so lazy."
He was still lying on the couch, sleeping. He spent the whole day sleeping! I tried to wake him up several times, but I couldn't, he has a heavy sleep.
Sorry, Saik, but you forced me to use brute force. I'll wake you up by jumping on you. Dinner is ready, I don't want it to get cold. Fufu. Even someone like me can fry pork chops.
I floated over him and let myself fall.
I landed right on top of him and our heads collided. Ouch, ouch, ouch! I should've thought this part of the plan better! It hurts!
"Hey, wake up, prince, and no kiss because you still don't deserve this prince's kisses!"
Saik yawned and caressed my forehead. Hey, don't do that without warning, idiot!
"Huh? What's going on? And why do you have a bump on your forehead?"
"Eh?!"
Kyaaaaaa! Oh, right, I have a bump! Why did I do this stupid thing?! I'm such a fool!
"You look funny."
"W-well, you have a bump too!"
I lifted his hair to tease him. Eh?! Why doesn't he have a bump?!
"Better luck next time, my body isn't that easy to harm."
"That's not fair!"
"Wait... There, I removed it."
Huh? That's right, it's gone now!
"How did you do that?!"
"I simply stopped using my power on you, and by removing my power, you return to being a regular ghost. I've given it back to you, don't worry."
Oh, right, when I'm under the influence of Saik's power, I'm still a ghost, but a ghost with a body that resembles a living one, capable of digesting food and feeling things. That's why I got a bump, because it was as if I were alive, and it went away when I returned to being a ghost without a physical body. So convenient!
"The beautiful Yuki has returned! I know, I know, I still looked beautiful even with a bump, but don't say it, Saik, or you'll make me blush. Fufu."
"But I didn't say anything."
"Don't be shy, Saik. Ahhhhhh! That's right! Don't be lazy, it's 8 in the evening! Wake up!"
"Yes, mom."
He yawned and got up.
"Hey, weren't you supposed to study? Instead of sleeping all day, use your time to study, at least an hour a day."
"Yes. I'm sorry."
"You need to take your studies more seriously, Saik. Don't fall asleep."
"Ah... Yes... I'm sorry."
"Let's have dinner."
Oh, this guy is hard to understand. Is he really trying to study? I don't think so.
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Ay. I'm a ghost, but I also need to use the bathroom. It's one of the disadvantages of eating again. I wish the food would disappear from my stomach like the bump did!
I left my room and headed to the bathroom. On tiptoes, so as not to wake Saik up. Or, well, floating. Fufu.
Huh? That's strange.
"Is the light on?"
Saik still has the bulb on. It's 3 in the morning, he probably forgot to turn it off.
Hey, Saik, don't waste electricity, it's expensive! You're no longer a millionaire, don't live like one, Saik.
I entered his room to turn it off.
Huh? What?
Is this real? Am I not dreaming?
"Do you need something, Yuki?"
"Ah... This... N-no... I'm sorry, I thought you were asleep."
"Did you want to watch me sleep? Should I feel harassed?"
"N-no...! I'm sorry."
I closed the door and took a breath... What did I just see? Is Saik still studying...? It's 3 in the morning, and Saik is still studying? So, was he really studying all the time while he was in his room?
"You need to take your studies more seriously, Saik. Don't fall asleep."
... I said that... I feel bad... He was asleep from exhaustion. I'm an idiot... Saik is not the kind of person who doesn't follow through with what he says.
... I must reward his effort... And I'll also apologize to him... I considered him lazy, but he's not.
I have to reward his effort...! Oh, but I'll think about that later, I need to use the bathroom!
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"Ah, I see... Could you repeat that?"
"Consider yourself lucky, you're going on a date with the lovely Yuki!"
"No, thanks. I don't like little girls. I'd rather avoid problems with the law."
... Did he make a joke?!
Well, that caught me off guard. Well done, Saik! Little by little, you'll stop being a cold and emotionless guy. I'll turn you into someone outgoing and emotional!
"Did you make a joke at the right moment?! You're making progress, Saik."
"Did I make a joke?"
... Ah, did he say what he said seriously, without intending to joke? I better not dwell on that, for the sake of my mental health.
"Come on, don't be a party pooper! Let's have fun!"
"But... Why? That's so sudden."
"You need rest, Saik. Let's go to the amusement park."
"There are too many people. No, thanks."
Right, Saik is an antisocial guy... asocial? Whatever.
He doesn't like being surrounded by people.
Let's see, a fun place that Saik might like. Hmm...
"How about the cinema?"
"Mmm... Sure, let's go. It'll be quiet."
"Yay! Let's go!"
You've studied enough, my esteemed gentleman with helmet hair. Fun is necessary for progress too!
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And here we are, at the cinema.
I took a deep breath. Ah, the smell of popcorn, sweet... Ah, this is so comfortable.
Couples, groups of friends, parents with their children. Such a pleasant family environment.
... I think that girl isn't with her father, since she kissed him on the mouth. How many years of difference do they have?! 30?! That old man probably has a lot of money.
But putting that scene aside, it's a very pleasant place.
And I want to make my stay even better, by tricking this place! Muahahahaha!
"Yes, there, let's go, let's go!"
I got into a claw machine, to cheat and win this teddy bear. Fufu. I'll get revenge for all those years of playing without winning anything! Well, I did get plush toys, but my mother won them for me. I'll return my suffering to them!
Yes, we won!
Saik retrieved the plush and put it in his backpack.
"One more time!"
"I've won 5 already, I think that's enough."
Hey, I wanted more...! Although I guess it would be suspicious to keep winning. Yes, let's better leave with what we have.
"Sir, sir, could you win one for me? Please! You always win!"
A girl, around 7 years old, approached Saik along with her mother and showed him a coin, so he could play for her.
"Please, we would appreciate it. We've had many tries and always failed," her mother said.
I know Saik, so he will refuse. I must prevent it! Don't be so cruel, Saik!
"Of course."
... Huh? He accepted?!
Saik took the coin and put it in the machine.
Well, I guess it's my turn.
I got into the machine.
"Which one do you want, little girl?"
"The dolphin, please!"
"Alright."
The dolphin is... here.
I put my fingers on the sides of the dolphin, from below, so that no one would suspect that an invisible hand took it. By placing two fingers, when the claw grabs it, only minimal force is needed to ensure that the claw holds onto it and doesn't let go.
Ready.
The claw grabs it and starts to rise, and I hold onto the dolphin to prevent it from falling.
Alright, we're doing well... We won!
He picked up the dolphin and handed it to the little girl.
"Thank you very much, sir!"
"You're welcome."
Saik walked away and I floated by his side.
"Fufu. You're in a good mood today, huh? Did being invited to a date excite you that much? Fufu."
"A mother will always worry about her children. It's hard for me to refuse a request from a loving mother. It reminds me of mine."
"Yes, I understand that feeling."
Even though he seems cold, Saik also has feelings.
"Hey, hey!"
Huh? A girl hugged Saik by the arm?! Don't ruin our date...! Wait, Yuki. Is this girl flirting with Saik?! Saik, it's your chance to get a girlfriend! Show your eyes!
This girl is... perfect!! Huge breasts, full lips, curvy, and a beautiful face!! Saik, you hit the jackpot!! Quick, show your eyes!!
"I saw you win many plush toys. Could you win one for me? Pretty please."
"I don't want to. Goodbye."
"Huh?"
Huh?
He removed the girl's arm from his arm and moved away from her.
... What?!
"Saik, she literally placed your arm between her breasts! She likes you!"
"I don't care. I'm lazy."
Lazy?!
Ah, this guy is beyond hope.
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Saik has already bought his popcorn and candy.
He only ordered one combo, as it would be suspicious to bring two into the cinema.
"Ah, there's only one horror movie, and they say it's very terrifying. Are you sure you can handle it?"
"Fufu. Don't judge a book by its cover. I'm not a scaredy-cat."
I can't wait to see Saik's scared reaction. It's impossible for him not to feel scared!
Come on, Saik, show me an expression, you expressionless guy!
"Cris, stop clinging to me!"
"I'm scared, Kei! That movie scared me so much!"
"P-people will think we're a couple! Don't hug me like that!"
Wow... Two handsome guys hugging. I just witnessed something beautiful.
Are they a couple?! How cute!
"It's starting. Let's go."
Goodbye, handsome guys. I wish you luck in your relationship. Use protection! Hahahahahaha!
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Oh... I regret watching this movie!
"Kya! That looks way too real!"
I'm not the only one scared. I've heard many people scream in fear. We're all scared...! Well, almost all.
There's only one weird person here who's not saying anything.
Saik still has the same expression... It's frustrating!
"Ahhhhhhh!!"
That ghost came out of nowhere...! Although real ghosts are less terrifying. Don't portray my kind like that, racists! We're not ugly or grotesque! Look at me, I'm perfect!
Fufu. I'll use this opportunity to make him nervous. Any guy would get nervous or shy if a beautiful girl like me hugged him!
I tightly hugged Saik's arm.
"T-that's really scary."
"Scary...? Yeah... I guess."
Boooo. Cold guy. Seriously, doesn't anything scare you...? Kya! Damn screamers!
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The movie ended and we left the cinema.
I came out quite satisfied, as the movie did its job... Well, at least for me.
"Uwaaaah! I still feel shivers!"
Saik sat on a bench and I sat down beside him.
"Wow... It's the first time I've been to the cinema with a friend... Thanks, Yuki."
"Your first time with a friend? That's too depressing to hear."
Although... it was my first time too... Ahhhhhhhh! Why did that sound so perverted?!
"Sorry?"
"No, I'm sorry, I said something offensive... But don't worry, it won't be the last time! We'll come more often in the future! You can count on the company of the lovely Yuki!"
I gave a thumbs-up and winked at him.
"Thank you."
... I was hoping to see a smile, but his thank you is sincere.
"Let's go."
I couldn't see any amusing reaction, but at least I managed to make Saik happy... Even if Saik can't show it on his face.
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(Pov - Saik.)
I always come to the cinema alone. I never felt embarrassed about it. And now, for the first time, I'm coming with a friend.
... I have to admit, it feels strange. Is this what friendship is? It feels weird.
It's nice to have a trustworthy friend like Yuki... I'm not comfortable around living humans.
I hope to have more days like this in the future.