Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

"Owner……"

She finally spoke again, her voice carrying an irresistible allure that made Gao Hai feel a burning passion just hearing it. Even though he had already exhausted himself throughout the day, he still felt somewhat unable to control himself under the gaze of this blonde succubus.

But isn't this going a bit too far?

Maki and he had talked for over a month, and their final step was forged through their shared life and death experiences. Chika waited for a full month after she was trapped in the cave, and finally, after sacrificing herself to save Takami, she formed an indelible bond with him. Furthermore, since he had already made plans for the future, she took the final step with him.

In contrast, even though Yotsuya Miko had been honest with him and genuinely developed feelings for him, the two didn't become particularly close. They hadn't even kissed, let alone held hands. While this might seem a bit drawn out, it's normal; this is how a relationship should develop.

At this moment, Hayasaka Ai, who was leaning against him, was being far too proactive, to the point that Takami almost felt that she was no longer herself.

And this title she uses, she even calls herself "master"! Sure enough, due to the prolonged dog-like state and the influence of the "writer" who's already enjoying the 5-star black watch service and the rule-changing effects, Hayasaka is currently suffering from very serious mental aftereffects. She's probably completely unaware of what she's doing, acting entirely on instinct.

Takahashi quite enjoyed playing master-servant games; he and Chika had played them many times before. Well, because of Chika's quirks, it often ended up being master and slave. However, that was based on both parties being willing and fully conscious. But with Hayasaka now, it was clearly not that situation anymore.

And…the most important issue is that Hayasaka's physical abilities haven't exceeded human limits, while her own body, after numerous blessings and enhancements, has far surpassed human capabilities. In this situation, if she were to force it, the best-case scenario would be a laceration, and the worst-case scenario would be a penetrating wound, massive bleeding, or internal organ rupture—any of which would be disastrous…

After a moment of silence, Gao Hai finally lifted Hayasaka's thigh and slowly put her down.

"Hey, Master?"

Hayasaka, who hadn't expected Takami to choose to brake, widened her eyes and her expression turned very aggrieved, like a little puppy longing for its owner's affection.

"You came here secretly without Kaguya's knowledge, didn't you?"

So Gao Hai reached out and stroked Hayasaka's head, asking in a slightly helpless tone.

"...Hmm, is Master angry?"

Residual instincts from her puppyhood made Hayasaka immediately close her eyes and show an expression of enjoyment the moment Takami patted her head. But then, after Takami asked her question, she cautiously opened her eyes again, secretly observing Takami's expression and whispering her question.

"No, it's just that I'm a little sentimental. You're quite the go-getter. However, it's best not to do this for a while. You've just been freed from the influence of the supernatural power, and now is a crucial time for recovery. You should reduce your contact with me to ensure you recover faster and are no longer affected by the mental distortions left over from when you were a dog. You really need to take good care of yourself."

As Takami spoke, she ruffled Hayasaka's hair slightly.

"...Yes, I understand. I'm sorry, Master, I just...couldn't hold back..."

Clearly sensing the rejection in Gao Hai's words, the girl couldn't help but show a somewhat disappointed expression.

Even though he had completely recovered from his dog-like state, Takami could now more clearly sense the puppy-like qualities in Hayasaka's subtle changes in expression and demeanor. He suddenly felt an urge to put a collar and leash on Hayasaka and take him for a walk.

No, no, calm down, stay calm, don't take advantage of someone's misfortune.

"It's okay, it's okay. I didn't mean to blame you. Of course I like you very much. It's just that in the current situation, I would like you to take better care of yourself. I want to see a healthy and cute Hayasaka, that's all. Also, please stop using the term 'master' for now. Use something more normal and common to address me, so as not to keep affecting my thinking."

Struggling to control the turmoil in his heart, Gao Hai maintained a normal expression and continued to smile at Hayasaka.

"May I stay here a little longer, Master? I don't know how to do anything, I just want to stay by your side a little longer, is that alright?"

The next moment, the girl pressed her body closer again, her bright blue eyes sparkling as if she were looking forward to playing with her master.

"……it is good."

not good.

Gao Hai's mouth and his heart gave completely opposite answers.

Oh no, Hayasaka's charm is obviously too high in this state, and she suddenly changed her temperament after the conversation seemed to have returned to normal, trying to deceive and ambush him. He really can't handle it if he's not prepared.

And this feeling... indeed, she was consciously guiding herself to indulge in this change of perception. Hayasaka probably didn't want to get rid of this state of mental pollution at all, and even seemed to enjoy it.

Takahashi had already seen Hayasaka's slightly upturned lips and his devilish smile.

I turned my head and glanced at the time; it was already around 11 p.m.

It seems that getting through tonight peacefully won't be so easy.

Interlude 3-20: Restless Girl, Unsettled Person, and Uneasy Night

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Hayasaka Ai's heart was filled with longing.

She couldn't suppress the fire burning within her, or rather, she simply didn't want to suppress the impulse.

It's as if you can hear that voice echoing in your own heart.

It wants to be with its owner.

We'll always be together.

And so, we'll stay together forever, never to be apart.

Ahhh.

I want to be kept as a pet.

I want to be patted on the head.

I want to hug him and feel his warmth and breath.

Such an intense desire seemed to have become as instinctive as breathing and blinking, and was simply impossible to control.

Of course, Hayasaka knew very well that this couldn't be considered her true inner thoughts. She understood that this was the mental pollution that had affected her consciousness after she became a dog, and the suspension bridge effect brought about by Takami's protection and rescue—an impulse born of mental derangement. And clearly, such impulsive behavior driven by external influences and temporary affection was not necessarily true love, and the results were often not good.

But, so what?

She wasn't completely ignorant about Gao Hai; on the contrary, she actually knew him very well, at least thoroughly about his daily life. Therefore, after surviving the crisis in the instance, she didn't approach Gao Hai with complete ignorance, but rather thoroughly filled in the gaps in her understanding of him, piecing together a complete picture of him from all aspects of her investigation.

This real, imperfect yet radiant man captivated Hayasaka Ai, who had completely fallen for him.

The reason why those girls in life stories who blindly throw themselves into love meet tragic ends is because they don't understand their lovers at all; they lose themselves simply because of a few sweet words. But he's different. He already knows perfectly well how Mr. Gao treats the girls he likes. Yes, he's not a loyal partner, but he won't abandon any of his partners, not even a teammate like Kaguya-sama, with whom he hasn't developed a close relationship; he's willing to take the risk for her.

So, let's just act impulsively.

Even if she acted impulsively here, he certainly wouldn't be like those disgusting rich people who would just discard her once they were tired of her. So, what was there to hesitate about with a man who had risked his life for her, protected her, and would cherish her?

Ahhh...

There's nothing to be afraid of anymore...

I want... him to... become my master...

Those deep blue eyes had already taken on a dreamy quality.

Gao Hai could tell that Hayasaka had completely lost her senses, and it was hard to tell whether she was still human or a puppy. This question of the id, ego, and superego was truly difficult to answer, and Gao Hai, with his limited thinking, couldn't come up with a solution.

This kind of thing... seems a bit too difficult to review...

After careful consideration, Gao Hai chose to step back.

But then, almost immediately, Hayasaka came closer again, like a little dog that never leaves its owner's side, its "clingy" expression practically written all over its face.

"Owner……"

The call sounded like a mischievous puppy wanting to play with its owner.

Gao Hai even had the illusion that what was in front of him was not Hayasaka Ai, but a little golden retriever.

But that's clearly not the case.

Moreover, Gao Hai knew very well that if he didn't restrain himself even slightly, Hayasaka would have at least one bone broken, and that was only a positive estimate.

For Gao Hai, whose physical abilities far surpass those of humans, engaging in intimate play with humans who haven't received any enhancements or blessings is essentially no different from murder—and a particularly gruesome one at that. Gao Hai believes that aside from those with extreme tastes like the guys on the riverbank, no one would genuinely enjoy this kind of play. At least he personally feels that treating beautiful girls as disposable tools is, no matter how you look at it, utterly despicable.

Therefore, we must break free from the current situation.

We can't just go along with this girl; we need to take the initiative ourselves.

"Master~"

While he was thinking, the girl with long golden hair reached out again and put her arms around Gao Hai's shoulders.

She closed her eyes and moved closer to Gao Hai, clearly wanting a hug (just assume she wanted a hug).

For Gao Hai, who had been holding back, this was clearly a serious provocation.

The next moment, Hayasaka was tightly hugged, and then Takami took a few steps, after which Hayasaka was grabbed by Takami and started spinning around.

This time, Gao Hai's actions were a bit rougher.

Gao Hai completely changed his previous passive stance and launched a fierce attack.

"Woo..."

Hayasaka was having trouble breathing.

She felt as if everything in her field of vision began to spin rapidly, as if the entire Earth was accelerating.

They didn't even have a chance to catch their breath.

She struggled instinctively, but was completely unable to match Gao Hai's strength.

Thus, a sense of fear began to arise in the girl's heart, a strong feeling of being at someone's mercy and unable to resist.

Then she chose to give up resisting.

The dog-like consciousness caused Hayasaka to surrender out of fear, much like a lowly dog ​​in a pack being attacked by a higher-ranking dog, displaying complete submission. In fact, if she hadn't been held tightly by Takami and unable to move, she might have even ended up lying on her back with her belly exposed.

Gao Hai quickly noticed the girl's change, but he didn't know why. To be honest, he had seen her start to get scared and was prepared for her resistance, so he let her go and persuaded her to leave. But then the girl just started to act all aggressively, which made Gao Hai feel quite frustrated.

Tsk, she just gave in like that? Could it be that she, like Chika, has some hidden masochistic tendency?

Feeling somewhat helpless, Takami quickly released Hayasaka.

"Ha...ah...haa..."

Enveloped by intense dizziness, the girl lay helplessly on the bed, panting heavily. Because she was somewhat dazed, saliva even seeped from the corner of her mouth.

The situation is a bit messy.

Gao Hai was overjoyed, but his heart was also in turmoil.

"Your health is still too poor. Let's wait until you complete a proper mission and receive the blessing before we talk about it."

However, suppressing these awful thoughts isn't a major problem. Although she is indeed quite lewd in personality, Takami can still tell when to do what, and Hayasaka Ai, who is in an abnormal state today, is clearly not a suitable partner for engaging in friendly games.

"Master... was too rough..."

Hayasaka, who had recovered after a short while, first wiped the corner of her mouth, then turned over and slowly moved to Takami's side. She tilted her head back, blinked, and looked at Takami intently as she whispered something.

Gao Hai felt a little bad.

And it's safe to say that this person was aware of what was wrong, and she did it on purpose, deliberately being careless.