In the dead of night…
The soft sound of footsteps echoed through the house.
Tap, tap…
Tatsuki's instincts kicked in, and he immediately woke up, sitting upright. In the darkness, he followed the sound with his gaze.
The refrigerator door was open, its light illuminating a tall figure.
A thin, almost translucent nightgown barely veiled her silhouette, hinting at simple undergarments beneath.
"Hmm?"
Half-asleep, Shizuka Marikawa turned to face him.
The casual motion caused a considerable amount of momentum in her chest area, nearly escaping its confines.
From the front, her pale, flawless skin was plainly visible.
"You're awake, huh?" Shizuka rubbed her sleepy eyes.
"…"
Tatsuki was at a loss for words.
Was this how the night was going to go? Waking up to such a… stimulating sight?
Swallowing hard, he clutched his blanket, ensuring it covered everything properly, and asked, "Why are you up in the middle of the night?"
Shizuka tapped her finger on her lips, tilting her head.
"What was I doing again?"
"…"
Tatsuki nearly burst out laughing.
You don't even remember why you got up in the first place? Can you be any ditzier?!
"Oh!"
Suddenly, she remembered.
"I came to get some water."
She reached into the fridge, retrieving a cup of water and taking a long sip.
As the water trickled down, droplets slid along her neck and… continued downward…
After finishing her drink, she set the cup down, shut the fridge door, and mumbled sleepily.
"Goodnight, Tatsuki-kun."
Then she wandered off.
"…"
Tatsuki couldn't help but chuckle helplessly.
Pressing down on certain "complications," he muttered,
"What's even happening right now?"
Lying back down, he began mumbling to himself.
"Emptiness is form, and form is emptiness…"
Gradually, the image faded from his mind, and he drifted back to sleep.
…
When Tatsuki opened his eyes again, sunlight filled the room.
Rising from the sofa, he stretched as the door to Exusiai's room opened.
"Good morning, Tatsuki!"
Exusiai greeted him with her signature cheerful smile, brimming with energy.
Then, the other room's door opened.
"Good morning, everyone!"
Out stepped a half-awake Shizuka, still dressed in her nearly transparent nightgown.
A repeat performance.
This time, though, Saya yanked her back into the room with full force.
The door slammed shut.
From inside, a furious voice roared:
"What on earth are you doing?! None of us are dressed yet!"
"…"
Tatsuki blinked innocently at Exusiai, his wide eyes filled with feigned innocence.
"I say I didn't see anything, would you believe me?"
Exusiai, however, grinned mischievously, clearly enjoying herself.
"Hahaha! Starting the morning with a show from a beauty, Tatsuki, you've got some serious luck!"
"Don't tease me."
Tatsuki shot her a warning look, though his tone held no real malice.
Soon, the rest of the group trickled out of their rooms.
Shizuka seemed blissfully unaware of her late-night and early-morning antics, and Tatsuki decided not to bring it up.
"Let's not waste any more time. We should get moving."
Breakfast was simple: some bread, eaten on the road.
…
Over the next three days, the group spent most of their time clearing out the undead.
Miyamoto Rei, Takagi Saya, and Shizuka Marikawa also joined the fray. They wanted to gain more experience, so they could handle the dead with greater confidence.
Throughout the process, Tatsuki, Exusiai, and Saeko Busujima occasionally stepped in to help and protect them. The three women were grateful for the support.
The truth, however, was that Tatsuki's main goal was to kill as many of the undead as possible.
He believed that if the rewards were tied to their efforts, then the more he killed, the greater the payoff would be.
That thought alone kept him motivated and working tirelessly.
The others, meanwhile, were able to witness the sheer scope of Tatsuki's power.
One casual stomp was enough to reshape the terrain.
He flew effortlessly, manipulating the wind as if it were an extension of himself.
Teleportation, lightning, and other extraordinary abilities left them in awe.
Combined with his charming personality, strikingly handsome features, and perfect physique, it was almost impossible not to marvel at him.
"How can someone like this even exist?" was a thought that often crossed their minds.
…
But it wasn't all about killing the undead.
For Tatsuki, there were plenty of… unique situations as well.
Guns under pressure! Guns under pressure! Always guns under pressure!
Tatsuki couldn't help but wonder if they were doing it on purpose.
Every single night, Rei, Shizuka, Saeko, and Saya would wander around in silk nightwear.
He could swear that if any one of them even hinted with a look or gesture, he wouldn't hesitate to "teach them a night lesson."
Ever since the apocalypse began, he had gone through plenty of experiences.
And after that fateful encounter with the girl who called herself Haru, who had taken his first time, Tatsuki had come to terms with himself.
Now, he simply followed his heart.
If he wanted to kill someone, he killed them.
If he wanted to do something, he did it.
No second-guessing, no hesitation—just pure, unfiltered action.
If he wanted to charm a girl, he did so.
If that made him a shameless SP (Supreme Pervert), then so be it. (And no, not LSP—he wasn't old yet.)
Of course, he was still a gentleman. He wouldn't force anything on anyone.
But unfortunately for him, not a single hint or gesture came his way.
Not even the slightest nudge.
The frustration was real.
And the biggest irony?
Among this group of incredibly well-endowed women, the one who ended up leaving the strongest impression on him was… Exusiai.
…
It all happened when he entered Exusiai's room to discuss something, only to find her mid-outfit change.
From head to toe, every inch of her skin had been laid bare to his eyes.
But what really stuck with him were the colors: pink, white, soft... and, well, the legendary White Tiger. (T/N: It means that she does not have pubic hair.)
…
On the fifth day, the group set off toward the promised safe zone.
The journey went smoothly—no surprises or mishaps.
Even while riding in the car, Tatsuki and Exusiai managed to continue their relentless extermination of the undead.
Despite the accidental encounter, their dynamic remained unaffected.
Exusiai's carefree personality stayed the same, and she carried herself as if nothing had happened.
Seated in the vehicle, she fired round after round with her gun, grinning from ear to ear.
According to her, "Bullets for the Vector cost money. But these? Free ammo, baby! Gotta make the most of it!"
Meanwhile, Tatsuki's black lightning rained down in waves, frying dozens of undead at a time.
The two of them worked like a seamless machine, leaving the rest of the group wide-eyed in awe.
Even Saeko Busujima couldn't help but get swept up in their energy, grabbing a gun and mimicking Exusiai's tutututu!