Middle-Aged Man Isekai Summoning - Chapter 47

 Confession

[Around 9:30 PM]

I am waiting in my room to have sex with Maya.

(Since we have nothing to do tomorrow, I'm gonna go all out!)

While hyping myself up, there is a sudden knock on the door.

(That's Maya! Let's head to that room quickly and surprise her♪)

Smirking, I open the door, but standing there is Giselle, not Maya.

"Huh? Giselle, what's wrong?"

"Someone might see me, so let me in quickly..."

"Eh? ...Ah, sure, come on in."

Flustered by her sudden visit, I invite Giselle into the room. Stepping inside, she looks around and lets out an admiring voice.

"Wow♪ As expected, expensive hotels really are different!"

Giselle happily sits down on the bed. I sit on the chair opposite her and face her.

"So, what brings you here tonight? Weren't you on a date with Vin-san? Weren't you staying over?"

"Yeah... that was the plan, but I called it off."

Giselle continues, casting her eyes down somewhat lonely.

"Dai and the others are leaving this town soon, right? So before that, I wanted to consult with you about something..."

"Consult?"

At those words, a slight sense of vigilance creeps into me.

(No way... this isn't about romantic relationships, is it? Visiting a guy's room at this hour... It can't be... a confession or something, right?)

As bad premonitions swirl inside my head, Giselle speaks with a serious expression.

"Two days ago, Vin proposed to me, saying he'd make me happy..."

"Isn't that great! Congratulations!"

(Phew, thank goodness... Is she here to invite us to a wedding party or something? That gave me cold sweat!)

"I love him too, so I want to marry Vin. But... I couldn't give him an answer on the spot..."

"Are you worried about money? Or do you have anxieties about married life?"

"No. Vin is fine. It's a problem with my own feelings. Recently, someone I like as much as Vin appeared..."

"W-What kind of person is he?"

"Someone I met recently❤️"

She smiles while looking at me.

(Hey! This is a really bad vibe... Why!? There's no reason for her to fall for me, so it should be fine, right!?)

Ignoring the inner conflict in my mind, Giselle blushes in embarrassment as she begins to speak.

"I met that person during the monster subjugation a week ago... He saved me when I was injured and supported me the entire time during the battle."

Giselle continues speaking while looking down shyly. Hearing those words, I try to act composed while averting my eyes for a split second.

(...No, no way, it can't be about me, right? Things wouldn't develop so conveniently.)

I try to convince myself in my head. However, Giselle's next words make cold sweat run down my chest.

"Besides, at first I heard that person had four girlfriends, so honestly I was on guard against him."

(Wait... isn't that definitely me?!)

I take a deep breath to calm my heart and keep listening to Giselle's story. Though her face is red, she squeezes out the feelings hidden in her heart.

"That day... when I looked at that person, I felt a burning excitement from deep within my body. It was my first time feeling something like that... I couldn't get the thought of what it would be like to be held by him out of my head."

(...Is she really talking about me? No, surely not—)

Even as I try to deny it in my mind, I can't wipe away the anxiety. Squeezing her hands tightly, Giselle carries on.

"Then, I found a reason to be held by him that day... Before I knew it, my legs naturally walked toward him. And... I ended up accepting him..."

Her voice is a mix of joy, confusion, and a touch of lingering sadness. Afterwards, her expression suddenly dims, and her voice drops lower.

"Ever since that day, even when I'm with Vin, my body feels unsatisfied somewhere. No matter how much he loves me, I can't get that person out of my head..."

Hearing Giselle's words, my heart pounds loudly. Unable to deny the possibility that "that person" is me, cold sweat starts dripping.

"My body has already become exclusive to that person❤️❤️❤️"

(No no no! I do have four girlfriends and had sex with her, but it can't be me, right!? Falling in love over such rough sex is ridiculous! It's probably not me, definitely someone else!)

"T-That's amazing... That guy must be really good at sex, huh."

I reply in a trembling voice while pretending to be calm. However, Giselle briefly glances down at my lower half and flashes a sweet smile.

"Yeah... He was super good, and it felt so good❤️And you know... next, that person is trying to steal my heart away from Vin too..."

Those words rattle me even further.

"T-That's a terrible man! He must have done something awful to you!"

I blurt out in panic as if defending myself, but Giselle slowly shakes her head.

"No. In fact, he was extremely gentle to me❤️I thought only Vin was sweet to me, but that person gently taught me things I was bad at. Not only that, there were times when he properly scolded me too❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Giselle's voice gradually heats up, her eyes growing moist.

"Ah, this person really listens to me—he's such a manly and kind person❤️Spending this past week together while thinking like that, half of the seat in my heart that Vin occupied got taken away... And even now, that person is trying to steal the remaining seat❤️❤️❤️"

(No, it's not me! It's definitely not me! I only defeated the Shield Serpent to survive! I just gave advice to a girl in trouble! There's no way there are elements to fall in love with!)

While repeatedly denying it in my mind, I desperately resolve to steer the topic back on track.

"I-I see, that's intense. But he has four girlfriends, right? Joining that group takes courage, doesn't it?"

When I say that, she murmurs dejectedly.

"Yeah, that's what I thought. I didn't think there was any room for me to squeeze in now, and I couldn't betray Vin either, so I met Vin today intending to accept his proposal."

Giselle casts her eyes down slightly as if deep in thought, but quickly looks up again.

"But you know! That person brought his girls to that place and showed me how he was happily flirting and eating with them!"

(I didn't go to see you, Aria dragged me there! And the dessert was offered by Vin-san, not me! Also, I declined once!)

The cold sweat won't stop. Giselle's gaze pierces straight through me, her passionate eyes making my heart race even more wildly.

"Seeing that, I felt relieved and happy❤️So you know! I thought that person realized I lacked the confidence to join in, so he was telling me, 'It's completely fine for you to join us❤️'! So I put my answer to Vin on hold and came to see that person. Dai, I have a question to ask..."

(How did looking at that lead to such an interpretation... Ah, this is bad. This is definitely about me...)

Trembling inside, I squeeze out words while maintaining a calm facade.

"W-What is it? If it's within my ability to answer, sure..."

Though looking a bit hesitant, Giselle gazes at me with eyes full of determination.

"Dai, you noticed too, right? The person I currently love... You'll probably leave this town tomorrow or the day after, right? If that happens, we won't be able to meet anymore..."

"...Yeah, that's true."

Her words make my chest ache. Then, with her next sentence, my heart shakes violently.

"Dai, I don't want to be apart! I want to join those girls too! I like you, Dai... so please make me your woman!"

(Yep... as expected, the person she liked was me. And the consultation was a confession... Honestly, I'm happy. But I have no intention of destroying her relationship with Vin...)

Making up my mind, I stare straight into her eyes.

"Giselle... what are you planning to do about Vin-san?"

"I don't know... I still like Vin. But both my body and heart want you, Dai..."

Her voice trembles. Taking a deep breath, I prepare to give my answer.

"Giselle, I—"

At that moment, there's a knock on the door. It seems Maya has arrived.

"Dai, I'm here❤️Open up quickly❤️Let's do it soon❤️"

(Oh crap...! I invited Giselle in, completely forgetting I had a promise with Maya!)

Flustered, I stand up to open the door, but Giselle clings to my back. Her breathing is rough and her body temperature is high. At that moment, I remember—the time I had sex with Giselle before.

Burying her face against my back, Giselle whispers in a small voice:

"Sorry... please turn her down today..."

(Hmm... this is a bad situation. I can't spend time with Maya like this. But returning Giselle as she is seems impossible too... Let's hear her out a bit more.)

Soothing Giselle, I head to the door, open it slightly, and poke my face out.

"Maya, I'm tired today, so can we call it off after all?"

"Ehh~! Why didn't you tell me earlier!? Jeez... then can we at least kiss?"

Hearing that, I think for a moment and nod.

"Ah, sure."

Maya and I share a deep kiss in the hallway. Someone might see us, but Maya doesn't seem to care at all, acting sweet toward me. A fresh toothpaste fragrance wafts from her mouth; it's clear she came completely prepared.

"Mmm❤️Mmhmm❤️Jeez, this makes me wanna have sex❤️Let's end it here❤️See you later❤️Good night."

Smiling wistfully, Maya waves goodbye and leaves.

"...Good night."

Watching Maya off, I quietly close the door. Returning to the room, the warmth I felt on my back from Giselle still lingers in my heart. Exhaling deeply to gather my thoughts, I approach Giselle.

"Me too!"

Giselle must have watched my interaction with Maya. Looking at me with eyes laced with jealousy, she pulls my face close and suddenly kisses me.

"Mmm❤️...How was it? Which kiss do you like better, hers or mine...? I'll do it more❤️"

Her lips intertwine with mine, trying to tangle her tongue. But to sever the kiss, I grab Giselle by the shoulders and gently push her away.

"Giselle, stop..."

At my quiet voice, she widens her eyes in surprise.

"Eh...?"

"You're just confusing yourself with temporary feelings..."

"That's not true! Besides, if you want me, Dai... I'll break up with Vin!"

Her serious words make my heart ache slightly, but I respond calmly.

"Honestly, I'm happy. Being told 'I like you' by a cute girl like you makes me really happy. But... you thought about marrying Vin-san at least once, right? Are you really not going to regret throwing that away just to follow me?"

Giselle's expression darkens. She seems unable to hide her hesitation.

"..."

After a short silence, I offer her a proposal.

"This key is for a room with an open-air bath. I'll give you one. I'll go to that room in an hour. If your mind hasn't changed, leave the key on the shelf at the room's entrance. I'll steel my resolve and enter the room. But if you change your mind... don't leave the key, and return it to the hotel staff."

Giselle thinks it over for a bit, then nods softly.

"...Okay... I'll think about it."

Her voice faintly trembles as she answers. I quietly send her off with parting words.

"Alright, see you in an hour."

[Around 11:00 PM]

"Now then, I wonder if she's there?"

I open the door to the room with the open-air bath and peek inside. However, there is no key at the entrance. It seems she changed her mind. A complex mix of relief and slight disappointment crosses my mind.

(Well, since I'm here, I might as well take a dip in the open-air bath.)

Thinking so, I walk further into the room, only for a figure to catch the corner of my eye. Turning around, I see Giselle sitting on the bed, tightly clutching the key.

"Giselle... What does it mean that you're in the room without leaving the key?"

At my question, she answers while looking down, her voice a mix of hesitation and resolve.

"Sorry, Dai. In the end... choosing one over the other was impossible for me. But just for today... no, to be precise, until 7:00 AM tomorrow, I want to be your lover. After that, I'll only think about Vin..."

I quietly take in her words. A strong determination seems to reside in her eyes.

"You won't regret this...?"

"Yeah. I think this will leave me with the least regret... But what about your feelings, Dai?"

To answer her question, I stand up. The moment I entered this room, my mind was set. I hadn't intended to make Giselle fall for me. But if my actions drew her in, I felt responsible for taking accountability.

"My feelings? My answer... is this!"

I sit down next to Giselle and gently pull her close. Then, I give her a deep kiss on the lips. That is the expression of my resolve.

"I'm so happy...❤️Ah, Dai... I love you❤️Mmm❤️Eat every inch of me❤️"

" ... Yeah, got it❤️"

Responding to her words, I pull Giselle even closer. Giselle and I committed a one-night mistake.

(My first time cheating in my life... I'm so nervous!)

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