"Sayo, you look gorgeous as always. And this hair clip… It's beautiful," I said, admiring her new accessory. Before we left, she had tied her hair into a single bun and secured it with this clip, instead of the ribbon she usually wore. After spending enough time with my mom, I've learned that appreciating the little things about women usually makes them happy, at least eighty-five percent of them.
"O-Okun-sama, t-thank you," she murmured, her cheeks flushing red. Tatsumi and Leyasu were walking ahead, laughing and chatting, leaving Sayo behind with me. Then it all clicked, the reason she stuck with these losers was because she loved Tatsumi, hoping one day he would realize her feelings. She even trained and planned to join the Empire's army so she wouldn't be left behind by him.
But the cuck couldn't even acknowledge her feelings. Pathetic main character. His stupidity is one of the reasons Sayo and Leyasu end up dead. Hell, he couldn't even bang Esdeath when she was basically throwing herself at him.
Thinking about how idiotic Tatsumi and his morals were, I felt my irritation spike. I wanted to snap his neck right then, but that would wreck the major plot. Still, I couldn't shake the idea, after all, I'm not a natural chick magnet like him, which could get in the way of my plans to claim all the heroines. I only ever show half my face, and my turtle-nose mask covers my face most of the time.
Seeing Tatsumi and Leyasu far ahead, I smirked under my mask, slowly lowering it as I turned to Sayo. Locking eyes with her, I saw the subtle shift, her gaze turning glassy as she slipped into a trance.
"Sayo, from now on, you will stop loving Tatsumi and love Okun instead," I said, testing my control.
"I will stop loving Tatsumi and instead love Okun-sama with all my heart from now on," she repeated in that same trance-like tone.
My ability isn't ordinary mind control, it fills every void of doubt, even planting fake memories to justify their choices so they never question them. Everything feels natural.
"From now on, you will dress in sexy clothes to tempt Okun. Make sure your cleavage shows to entice him. That way, your swordsmanship will improve, and you'll earn your place to go to the Empire."
"I will wear lewd clothes that show my tits and thighs to entice Okun-sama so he'll teach me his special fighting technique, the one that made him famous. That way, I'll be able to go to the Empire," she echoed.
Hearing that, my eyes widened at how perfectly my command reshaped itself in her mind. But those thighs—GOD, I FUCKING LOVE THIGHS.
I quickly pulled my mask back up to hide the nosebleed, but the moment my focus shifted, her trance lifted. Glancing at her from the corner of my eye, I noticed her cheeks still flushed, her walk now slower, deliberate, brushing her shoulder against mine as she moved closer.
"Ano~ that was unintentional," she said, her face bright red, love shimmering in her eyes. That was when I knew everything was already sealed.
"Sayo, should we hold hands?" I asked, turning to her.
"HAI!" she answered eagerly, slipping her palm into mine on her own, resting her shoulder lightly against me. Tatsumi could have been in this very position, but the dumb cuck never noticed the beautiful girl hopelessly in love with him.
"Okun-sama~, your palm is surprisingly soft. Softer than even a woman's. It's almost like you don't train at all, but that can't be true considering all you've accomplished at such a young age. I feel jealous yet proud of you at the same time," Sayo said with a bright smile, her thumb gently caressing my palm.
Her words pierced my chest like an arrow. She was right, I don't train like her, Tatsumi, or Leyasu, whose hands are rough and blistered from endless hours gripping their swords, training, and battling small danger beasts. Even the weakest ones are tough to kill with just brute strength and blade swings, considering an average sword weighs at least two kilograms.
But unlike them, I had a cheat. I could simply bend a danger beast's mind, make it freeze, and kill it effortlessly. Not that I couldn't slay them with brute force myself, after all, Mom drilled all her combat experience into me. But if someone more skilled noticed my palms, they might suspect something.
"Sayo, once you reach a certain level in training, blisters stop forming," I replied casually. Her eyes widened in awe, looking at me with admiration.
Kuku, I'm such a shameless liar. But it doesn't matter. I'll use whatever means necessary to get what I want.
"Okun-san!"
"We're almost at my hom—oh," Tatsumi and Leyasu froze when they spotted me and Sayo holding hands. Tatsumi scratched the back of his head awkwardly, and Leyasu mirrored his expression, while I and Sayo walked closer together.
"Okun-san, when did you and Sayo start… you know, being like this?" Leyasu asked. The only difference between him and Tatsumi is that Leyasu always speaks his mind, while Tatsumi just stays shy and clueless.
"Ah, you see… Sayo is actually my girlfriend. Isn't that right, Sayo?" I asked, glancing at her with our fingers still locked. Her body jolted in surprise, clearly not expecting my sudden claim.
"Hai!" she squeaked, her face burning crimson. Tatsumi and Leyasu's jaws both dropped, and I almost helped them shut it before flies flew in.
"I never knew Okun-san was your boyfriend, Sayo. You didn't even tell us. I wish both of you the best in your relationship," Tatsumi said, still smiling innocently.
"Thank you, Tatsumi," Sayo replied softly.
What a fucking cuck. His girl just got stolen in minutes, and he doesn't even realize it. How dumb can he be? Does he seriously not notice any of Sayo's feelings?
My thoughts were suddenly interrupted as a busty woman came out of a medium-sized wooden house, hurrying toward us, her heavy breasts bouncing wildly in her blouse with each step.
Blood gushed from my nose as I drooled hungrily at the sight. Watching a sexy MILF run with her knockers swinging like that is a rare blessing. And that woman was none other than Tatsumi's mother, Yuuko.
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