Using a Mysterious Spellbook Ended Up Creating a Slave Harem - Chapter 55

 New Year's Date

"Even on the second day, there's a huge crowd." 

"I think it's better than yesterday, though." 

"That's true... Well, shall we go?" 

"Yes...♪"

Holding Otowa-chan's gloved hand so we wouldn't get separated, I walked toward the torii gate. The area was bustling with people of all ages.

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Our destination was a shrine located about a ten-minute walk from a station between my house and our high school. While it wasn't particularly famous, there was still a large crowd of worshippers and quite a few food stalls lined up.

With this many people, it was likely that a few students from our school were here too. However, since both of us were concealing our faces with masks and hats, I figured the chances of getting caught were low.

"Looks like this is going to take a while." 

"Yeah. Maybe a shrine near the school would've been better?" 

"There'd probably be way too many people connected to the school over there~"

There was a shrine of similar size near our high school, but aside from students, there was a high probability of running into teachers or other school staff, as many of them lived in the surrounding area.

Considering what was to come afterward, that option would have been more convenient, but preventing our secret from being exposed was the top priority. We needed to keep our relationship a secret for at least another three months.

After waiting in line for about fifteen minutes, we finally reached the front of the main worship hall. Pulling down our masks side-by-side, we rang the bell, tossed in our monetary offering, and performed the traditional ritual of two bows, two claps, and one final bow.

I prayed for my romantic relationship with Otowa-chan to last as long as possible. When I finished praying and opened my eyes to look at her, she still had her hands clasped together.

Her refined profile was exceptionally beautiful, and I was momentarily entranced by her divine appearance. After a moment, she opened her eyes, lowered her hands, turned to me, and smiled.

"Shall we go then?" 

"A-Ah, yeah..."

Putting our masks back on, we stepped aside to make room for the worshippers behind us and walked away from the worship hall. As we walked hand in hand to avoid losing each other in the crowd, Otowa-chan made a suggestion.

"Hey, why don't we draw fortune slips?" 

"...Sure. Sounds good."

We lined up at the end of another long queue and let go of each other's hands. She looked momentarily displeased by this, but then smiled understandingly, likely realizing it was to reduce the risk of being recognized.

"Atsushi-kun, what did you pray for earlier?" 

"Are you really asking that? ...It's kind of embarrassing to say here." 

"Did you pray for something that embarrassing?♪" 

"I'll tell you when it's just the two of us. What about yours, Oto-chan?" 

"Hmm... Mine is a secret too♪ I'll tell you if you tell me yours♪"

Our conversation drew stares from the people around us, especially a group composed entirely of guys. If Otowa-chan hadn't been wearing a mask and had exposed her true face, we might have been picked on or harassed.

Although the masks were meant to prevent our identity from being exposed, they seemed to serve a different purpose as well. Though, even if someone had tried to mess with us, I could have easily handled it using multiple magic spells.

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"—Small Blessing. So right in the middle, pretty average I guess?" 

"Fufu♪ But the part about romance was good, wasn't it?" 

"It says 'Do not let this person go.' Well, that's pretty accurate." 

"I got Great Blessing, but the romance section..." 

"'Do not cross the line'... A bit too late for that." 

"M-My goodness, you really are perverted...♪"

Looking at the text written under romance on the fortune slip Otowa-chan drew, I couldn't help but think how amazing the god here was. It was already too late, but it was certainly true that she shouldn't have crossed the line with a guy like me.

"Now then, what should we do with these fortunes?" 

"I'm taking mine home as a souvenir for drawing them together for the first time...♪" 

"I-Is that so... Then I'll keep mine as a keepsake too."

Watching her carefully place it inside her pouch, I tucked mine into my wallet. Afterward, we walked hand-in-hand through the crowd, slowly strolling down the approach path on our way back.

"What should we do now?" 

"Well, as for my recommendation... it's this." 

"...T-That's..."

In response to Otowa-chan asking about our plans, I pulled out the key to the sex apartment and showed it to her. Naturally, she understood immediately what I was asking for.

"............" 

"Is that a no?" 

"...I-It's not that I don't want to..." 

"Really? I'm glad."

"Ugh..."

Embarrassed, she squeezed my hand tightly. Naturally, I had zero intention of letting go.

"Then, let's buy something from the food stalls for lunch on the way?" 

"...Y-Yeah."

Taking Otowa-chan's hand, I led her through the crowd toward the row of food stalls lining the approach. Imagining our second time making love as we walked, my groin grew a little larger.

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After getting lunch from the overpriced New Year's food stalls, we took the train toward the station nearest to our high school. Already getting nervous, Otowa-chan became quiet and spoke sparingly whenever I addressed her.

Eventually, I grew quiet too, and a period of silence followed. Still, the train ride was short, and we arrived at our destination station in no time.

Guiding her as her steps felt heavy, we exited through the station gate that led toward the sex apartment. From here on out, we had to be extra cautious not to get caught, but before that, there was something I needed to ask.

"Oto-chan... Do you really dislike this?" 

"Eh..." 

"If you really don't want to... I'll stop." 

"...No. I don't dislike it... I'm just nervous..." "Really?" 

"I-I'm fine. ...Now, let's go."

This time, Otowa-chan was the one pulling me along as she started walking. I quickly caught up to walk beside her.

Keeping a close eye on our surroundings to make sure no acquaintances were nearby, we moved at a quick pace. Fortunately, we made it to the apartment building without bumping into anyone who looked like they were affiliated with the school.

Once we passed through the common entrance and went inside, she let go of my hand. Surprised, I looked at her, only for her to wrap both of her arms around mine.

"O-Otowa-chan!?" 

"T-This... feels more like a couple...♪"

I almost died from her sheer cuteness as she said that shyly, looking downward. Clinging to my arm like that, we rode the elevator up to the sex room.

Feeling somewhat bashful, we remained silent as we reached the front of the apartment. Feeling the softness of her chest against my elbow, I set down the baggage I was carrying and unlocked the front door.

"Here you go. Otowa-chan, after you." 

"P-Pardon me." 

"Let's head to the living room first, okay?"

I called out to Otowa-chan as she took off her shoes and followed her inside. Watching her take off her coat in the living room, I set the food we bought from the stalls on the kitchen counter.

"Atsushi-kun... May I use the restroom?" 

"Go right ahead~"

Replying to Otowa-chan as she left the living room, I took off my down jacket. After washing my hands in the kitchen, I began preparing lunch.

She returned as I was warming up the takoyaki and setting out plates. Thinking about what was to come next, we swapped places and I headed to the restroom as well.

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After using the restroom and passing through the sex room, I returned to the dining area where lunch setup was complete. First, the two of us enjoyed the stall food that we rarely got to eat.

Keeping in mind what we would look like once we were naked, I kept my food intake moderate. It would be embarrassing to have a bloated stomach from overeating.

Otowa-chan seemed to share the same thought, as she didn't eat much either. We planned to save the leftovers for nourishment after sex.

We spent some time relaxing while sipping tea after the meal. Once our teacups were empty, I decided the timing was right and prompted her.

"Otowa-chan. Shall we go soon?" 

"...W-Wait. Before that..." 

"Hmm?"

Hearing her out, it turned out she wanted to clean her mouth first. After seeing her off to the washroom with her personal toothbrush set, I went to the sex room to grab mine as well.

Swapping places with Otowa-chan after she finished brushing her teeth, I cleaned my mouth too. Once that was done, I went to the living room to get her.

As I opened the door and prompted her, she slowly stood up. Looking back as we left the living room, I saw Otowa-chan following behind me with a shy expression.

Our destination was that room—the place where we were first united. Standing in front of it, without needing to confirm her intent, I opened the door to the sex room.

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