I haven't slept a lot tonight, but nevertheless, I had to go to work. And yet again, the rain hasn't stopped for a single moment since yesterday.
"He~?! What?! That's so cool! Should I call you boss now, senior?"
"Boss! Boss!"
I beg you, don't scream next to me, Saru, Inu. I still need my ears. Sigh… I promised to tell them everything today. There was no way I could avoid it.
"Congratulations, Kazuya. You deserve it."
"Um, thanks, all of you."
What surprised me the most, was the care Ogawa showed for me these two days. It's not like I want to call him an emotionless brat, but, he rather has a poker face, no matter what happens. Meanwhile, he looked worried about me, when I was called to the conference room, and after I returned. And now, here he is, being happy about my promotion with a genuine smile on his face.
I have a strange feeling that those guys celebrate my promotion more than I do.
Well, in the end, regrettably, my mind dedicated itself entirely to thoughts about Tachibana's unusual coldness. It's natural that I couldn't celebrate like I normally would.
Meanwhile, rain continued to pour down in a melancholy symphony, beating on the glass like a somber heartbeat. As they tapped rhythmically on the windowpane, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of despair coming out from the inside of my stomach.
I approached the window and looked down on the streets. The sight of the city and its streets became depressing and ugly by the rain. Fits well with my inner struggles. The only thing I wish for right now, is to bury myself 10 meters below the ground. Deep enough so no one could find me and "rescue me".
Bury myself? Run away? An uncontrollable, maniacal laugh took control over me.
I saw my reflection on the glasses.
Just look at yourself, you disgraced, disqualified as a human being, brat. Who said stuff like "I need to apologize", "I will apologize", etc.? Yet, you try to run away from the troubles, just so your soul wouldn't get hurt more, like if it's not already rotten enough and could feel something. Where did your self-confidence go?
A coward, this is who you are, Fukuhara Kazuya. Shame on you.
Argh… to the hell with everything!
Suddenly, the thought of falling down came into my mind. Perhaps I need to end my suffering? No, there is no point in it, I can't even die in this dimension. The thought of death has never bothered me, why would it? I can't care for it, for I don't exist anymore after dying. That time when I was tricked by Yamazaki does not count, he manipulated my thoughts. But getting hurt, losing blood, becoming crippled etc. that could happen to me here instead of simply dying — no, thanks, that's certainly nothing I have interest in. I am left with no choice but to continue living with the burdens inside myself. This is the destiny of cowards like me.
beep
Ah, right, my scheduled appointment.
Once again, the customer didn't write down his request, only that he "will reveal" everything at the appointment. I have a bad feeling about it…
It's almost time for it, I shall go to the meeting room and wait for the customer. I wish I could wipe that sad expression off my face, but it was impossible.
…
"I told you, we don't need any man but love, sweetheart~."
"The last time I trusted you, all species were almost wiped off."
"Some worlds call that a natural selection~.
To my surprise, the customer was not a single god, but two. One female and one male.
"It would be natural selection, if you hadn't dried out every second male."
"He~? The weak ones were gone, the strong ones remained! It's not my fault they were weak~."
Erh? What does he mean by "dried out every second male"?
I gave her a glance. She had a large bust cut and every little move she made, made her large breasts wiggle.
Gulp
I think I understand those words now…
"It's your fault for comparing them to me." — told the man.
"Hmpf! You are a meanie!"
The female god started lightly to punch her partner, with puffed cheeks.
What am I looking at… It's as if a couple of high schoolers in love is sitting in front of me.
Cough, cough
The gods realized I was sitting there, pulled themselves together and looked at me.
Thank you…
"Excuse me, how should I address both of you?"
There is only one name on the request…
The male god sighed.
"My name is already known to you, it's Eilev. Her name is Einev. I intended to come alone, but she insisted."
"Nice to meet you~." — Einev greeted me with a smile and blinked.
Eilev and Einev it is. Have to write it down before I forget it.
"So, your Divine Majesties, how can Divine Reincarnations assist you?"
"It's not a big deal, we just need a couple of hundred males of your species."
Erh?
"Excuse me?…"
"This monster here" — he pointed at Eilev — "killed a lot of the male population, we need at least hundreds to somehow fill the deficit."
"Erh?"
"Kyah! I can't restrain myself anymore!"
Einev jumped over the table and hugged my head, squeezing it to her breasts.
"Look at him! How cute he is!"
"Hmfv mhfm"
"Let him go or else he will suffocate…"
"Hmpf! You are just envious of him! Kya! He moves so funny!"
"He moves like that because you are killing him…"
Gasp, gasp
She caught me unguarded, when I barely had oxygen inside me and was about to breathe. I would have died if she didn't release me any sooner… Well, that would actually be a nice way to die…
Cough, cough
Back to work, or, at least I wanted to return to work. Einev was sitting on my lap and gently patting my head.
"Boy~, do you want to have a little fun?"
Gulp
She means…
"I wouldn't recommend that, boy. She doesn't know where the limits are, you will die."
Right… I already heard about that…
"How mean!"
She put her hand under my shirt and started touching my body.
"He has a great body, he will be fine~! Ouch."
Eilev punched her with a fist on her head and pulled her back.
"Hmpf!"
She puffed her cheeks again.
If she'd come here alone, then most likely, I would have died a pleasant death… No! What am I thinking about again? I have to live and remain pure for… ah, right. Never mind. How could I forget about it? She hates me anyway. My expression became dull again.
"Look at him!"
The female pointed her finger at me.
"He is sad because of your selfishness! Are you happy now?
"Better sad than dead."
"He wouldn't die!"
I can't understand whether they are a couple or not. They are constantly fighting from the very moment they step inside.
"Boy! If you wish, we can do it! Don't listen to that meanie!" — she said with sparkles in her eyes and little saliva flowing down her mouth.
"Oi!"
"Uhm… may I ask you something?"
"Yes! What is it? Do you want to do it now?"
"Wha-, no!"
Actually… cough, cough.
"Excuse me if the question insults you, but… you are together, right?"
"In what meaning?" — they both asked in unison.
"Together, like, erh, a couple?"
"Hm…"
The man started scratching his head.
"You could say it like that, yes. Probably."
"Probably?! You heartless monster!"
And now they are fighting again…
"If you are a couple, then…why do you fight each other? It looks like you rather hate each other."
My customers tilted their heads and looked at me in bewilderment.
"Isn't it the same with your species as well? Fighting each other is natural for all beings with emotions."
"Right! How can I not be mad at him when he prohibits me from meeting other men?!"
"…"
This is called being faithful to your husband…
"I thought, when there is affection between two persons, the fights are rather something uncommon…"
I can't imagine myself fighting Tachibana.
"Pf."
The male released a small laugh.
"I thought humans had more knowledge over emotions and how relationships work. It seems I was wrong."
"I am sure you fight your girl too, or vice versa."
"Uhm… I don't have one."
"Liar! Someone like you must have at least 3 or 4!"
Please, don't project your moral standards onto an unfamiliar world…
Sigh…
"The one I love is hating me, and there is nothing I could do about it."
"He~. I wouldn't be that sure about that."
"Because?"
"You don't understand emotions~."
"…"
"She is right. Tell us about her."
How did it become a therapy session…
"Erh, I might have acted rude to her, and now she hides from me."
"And that's all? You are overreacting, boy. There must be something else that you haven't realized."
"Ugh…"
"Does she know about your feelings?"
"… No."
"Then just confess! If she really hates you, then she is going to spit on your face."
"…"
"Boy."
Eilev looked into my eyes.
"Yes?"
"The next time you see her, pull her to the side and push her to the wall. Come really close to her face, pull her chin up and start licking her throat."
"???"
"He~, I remember when we first met, you did the same thing. You dirty, naughty pookie~."
I am afraid if I do it, then I'll only make my situation even worse. That's called harassment, you know?
Meanwhile, they both started to cuddle and kiss.
Sigh… give me a break.
This therapy is a scam…
I took the documents, stood up and went to the door. I don't want to disturb them from their couple-matters.
"Mhm? Oh, wait! What about the request?"
"Ah, yeah, sure, that's not a big deal."
I am sure it won't be difficult to find 100 men whose only mission will be to reproduce.
***
Walking back to the office, I thought: I am a manager now, right? This means I have power over other consultants, right? I'll just hand over this order to them, it's a big one and we will get a great award. Yes, this is a great idea.
Yamazaki told me that my team right now consists of Ogawa, Saru, and Nakamura. He said he will assign a couple of more guys, but later. Anyway, those three are enough for now.
"Saru, Ogawa, Nakamura, do you have any work right now?"
"Hm? No."
"Then here, take this."
I threw him the stack of paper.
"What's this?!"
"I want you to find as many men as you can. The only requirement is to reproduce."
"Reproduce… what is that?" — asked Nakamura.
"…"
How do I explain it…
"Making kids."
"Oh."
Thanks, Ogawa.
…
"How was your first day as a manager, Kazuya-kun?"
After the workday, we accidentally met Yamazaki at the company entrance.
"As you promised me, like usual."
"Heh! You see! Nothing hard about it, right?"
"Yeah, right…"
"Anyway! Good that you are still here. Oh, there they are!"
"Hm?"
I turned and saw Tachibana, Fujiwara and Ishida approaching us.
"???"
"I hope you have nothing scheduled for tonight?" — Yamazaki threw his arm over my shoulder.
"I made a reservation for us all at a restaurant to celebrate your promotion."
After that, he came closer to my face and whispered.
"I told you I'll see what I can do."
Yamazaki… what is in your mind?!
…