Chapter 80: If We Could Meet in a Dream
"Kakeru-kun... This time, I'll show you a dream."
With a bewitching smile, Lilith-sama whispered in his ear.
"Succubi can show men the dreams of the opposite sex they want to see."
Succubi could create real dreams from human memories and show them to men.
Usually, in exchange for showing the dreams men desired, they were allowed to draw magical power from them.
"Because their hidden desires become dreams, you don't have to tell me the content. You can rest assured, I won't peek into your dreams."
Lilith-sama kindly explained. Maybe I should ask her for this.
I can't meet my most beloved person anymore. So, at least if I could meet them in a dream...
Kakeru-kun is dreaming right now.
While he rests his head on my lap, I gaze at his cute sleeping face.
(...I wonder what kind of dream Kakeru-kun is having?)
I'm curious, but it would be impolite to peek into his dream.
Well, 99% of dreams are just naughty things I wouldn't want to peek at anyway. Oh, is he sleep-talking?
"...Mikoto-san... I wanted to see you..."
As he murmurs, tears roll down Kakeru-kun's cheeks.
Is he crying? Is he a lover who parted in death... or the girl he left behind in the original world?
I don't know the contents of the dream, but I understand the feelings of the person dreaming. Because their minds are temporarily connected through the corridor of dreams.
I see... he can't meet this person anymore. Kakeru-kun's pure, painful feelings enter me. The overflowing emotions become my tears and fall.
Someone so strong is crying... No, that's not it; it's because he's kind that he's strong.
I gently stroke Kakeru-kun's beautiful black hair. Just for now, I'll fill it with my feelings so he can enjoy this dream.
Lilith gazes down at the young man sleeping before her and sighs alone.
What should I do? My chest tightens. I can't take my eyes off his sleeping face. It's unfair for such a strong man to cry... No, wait, maybe I...
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"Lilith-sama, why are you crying?"
When I wake up from the dream, for some reason, I'm resting my head on Lilith-sama's lap. Our eyes meet, but her eyes are wet with tears.
"It's nothing, did you have a good dream?"
She gently wipes away her tears and smiles kindly.
"Yes, it was very... happy, gentle, and a bit nostalgic... It was a very warm dream. Thank you, Lilith-sama."
"Well, that's good then. I wouldn't want to take without giving."
It's nice to hear Lilith-sama say that.
"By the way, um, there's something I'd like to ask you, Lilith-sama..."
"What is it?"
"Could you show me a dream again sometime, even if it's just occasionally? Of course, in exchange for magical power."
"Of course, you can ask anytime, not just occasionally."
Lilith-sama smiles happily, and I can't help but be moved by her beauty.
(And... I've become a body that can't be satisfied with anyone else's magical power except Kakeru-kun's. So, you'll have to take responsibility for it!)
"Alright, from today, I'll become Kakeru-kun's exclusive succubus. I won't take magical power from anyone else, so please take care of me!"
Huh!? An exclusive succubus? What a wonderful word. I don't really understand, but I can be happy now that I can meet Mikoto-san anytime, right?
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"Kakeru-kun, I had a great time today. Please invite me anytime, okay?"
"Yes, Lilith-sama, I had a great time too. I'll come to see you again tomorrow!"
"Tomorrow! I'm looking forward to it."
Seeing Lilith-sama's happy face, I can't help but feel happy too.
"W-Wait a minute, wait, wait! Why are you having a conversation like it's the end of a date when we're still in the guild?! This is the guild, G-U-I-L-D. Kakeru-sama, why are you trying to leave? We haven't even discussed the request yet!"
Oh, right, I forgot... I realize my original purpose thanks to Rino's comment!
"It's fine, Rino is just too serious. That's what I like about her."
"Ugh... Anyway, let's talk about the request—"
Rino blushes and stammers cutely.
"My knight! You only sucked his magical power, right?"
Lizelette glares at me with a stern look.
(...Because Lilith-sama's gaze at my knight is definitely the same as mine... the eyes of a maiden in love!!)
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"Mikoto-san... Why are you crying?"
"My report today is so moving. Kakeru meets the imaginary me and cries in his dream, you know? Kakeru is so cute that I can't help but cry."
"I'm sorry, but that doesn't make any sense at all."
"...I can't take it anymore. Let's go, Mikoto."
"Wait, where are you going?"
"Obviously, to see Kakeru."
"Even if you say that, if I move, this country will—"
"Ugh."
"Mikoto-san... Didn't you just click your tongue?"
"...It's your imagination. Mikoto, want me to clean your ears?"
"I can hear just fine, you know! And do you even have earpicks? Let me borrow them."
"Well, I have no choice... Here, use these, bamboo and a knife."
"...What are these for?"
"...Bamboo and a knife."