"Kaori, you seem to be... you seem to be longing for Yue. You even wrote in your diary that you want her to kiss you, or that you need to muster up the courage to tell her... what does that mean?"
Hajime asked hesitantly. At first, Kaori didn't understand what he meant and tilted her head in confusion. However, she soon realized what Hajime was asking. Her attitude became a little shy, yet full of determination.
"Ah, so you saw that too... Well, if that's the case, I'll be honest."
"...Kaori, wait, this kind of thing—"
Is she finally going to confess?! Hajime and the others thought so, holding their breath. Then, Kaori spoke:
"I-I want to be kissed by Yue! Because I want to be special to Hajime-kun!"
"I, I already have Hajime, my favorite... Hmm? Hajime's special someone?"
Everyone realized that the facts seemed different from what they had originally expected, and blinked in surprise.
"That's right! Shia is also Hajime-kun's lover. She was kissed by Yue, wasn't she? Shia told me that. A kiss is proof of Yue's approval. To become Hajime's lover, Yue's kiss is an absolute prerequisite and a prerequisite! She even said it so proudly!"
Everyone turned to look at Shia. She uttered an "Ah," as if remembering something, and looked away. It seemed that Shia had said something like this when Kaori had sought advice on becoming Hajime's lover.
"So, Yue, please bite and kiss me!"
"...So you're just doing this for your own selfish desires. Writing something so misleading!? I absolutely won't agree to that!"
"If you're willing to give me a kiss, I can even beg you for mercy."
“…What do you mean by ‘this kind of character’? Are you looking for a fight with me!?”
Because of the deep annoyance just now, Yue was now furious. The two of them immediately started to wrestle, just like usual.
It seemed that Kaori had not chosen the path of yuri. After realizing this, Hajime and the others looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
Volume 11 Bonus: Miss Fenley's Useless Man Review
In the secret village of the dragon people, a "hmm" sound like a groan was heard from a particularly magnificent mansion.
"Princess! Princess!"
"Hmm? Fenli? How long...have I been sleeping?!"
Tio kicked off the quilt and jumped up from the bed. After she returned to the village, her kimono was taken off and she was now wearing a white nightgown.
"Don't worry, you only slept for thirty minutes."
Tio heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. Because she had just boldly kicked off the quilt, her nightgown had been lifted up, revealing not only her fair and tender thighs, but also her alluring and plump breasts that were almost popping out.
This look was really indecent, so Fenli quickly tidied her clothes.
"Uh, well, Fenli, I'm no longer at the age where I need you to take care of my clothes."
Just like when they were little, Fenli took care of her meticulously. Tio stood up shyly, looking a little embarrassed.
"I don't know what you and Edel-sama did at the mausoleum, and I won't ask. Since Edel-sama won't tell me, it means it's not something I should know. But—"
At this point, Fenli's eyes welled up with tears.
"Princess, you always push yourself too hard, throwing yourself into danger at every turn. Now that you've grown up, I'm sure you'll continue to take risks beyond Fenri's reach. In that case, at least for now, let me do my best for you."
Tio returned safely from the mausoleum where the memory of the first Kularus was sealed. Though safe and sound, she was incredibly exhausted and was immediately taken back to the mansion. Although every healing practitioner in the village diligently nursed Tio back to health, she remained drowsy. She simply said, "I need to sleep a little longer," and then passed out, sleeping like the dead, leaving Finley terrified.
"...I'm so sorry for making you worry. I'm so unfilial."
To Tio, Fenley was like a second mother. Tio lowered his eyes like a child, feeling embarrassed and a little guilty about her love.
At this time, Finley brought a cup of warm tea to Tio and said:
"That's nothing. I'm more worried about the princess being tricked by bad men in the outside world."
“Puh-huh!?”
Princess Tio said this. A fountain of tea erupted from her mouth, a behavior unbecoming of a princess.
Tio wiped her mouth clean and timidly turned her gaze to Fenli. Fenli's mother was smiling at her. Her smile was filled with darkness and chilling.
"Calm down, Fenli. The master is not a bad man."
"All the women who have been cheated by scumbag men say this."
"That's too much! How on earth does the master look like a scumbag—"
"My beloved princess, whom I cherish as my own child, was whipped on the buttocks by him while laughing. Is there anything wrong with what I said?"
"That's a reward for me—"
"He has admitted that he was the reason why the noble Princess of Kularus became a pervert. What's wrong with me saying that?" Mother Fenli said as she approached, her eyes devoid of any anger.
Finley radiated an extraordinary force, forcing Tio to collapse onto the ground and retreat. However, she was soon cornered, with nowhere to retreat. She broke out in a cold sweat, her eyes darting wildly.
It looks like a child who has done something bad and is being scolded by his mother.
"Besides, Princess, that young man and the vampire princess have long been in love, right?"
"Uh, yeah. That's right. When I first met them, they were already quite affectionate—"
"So, Princess, you've stolen my love. I never thought you'd actively pursue such an immoral relationship..."
"Uh-huh!? S-Slow down, Fenli! The way you say that seems a bit—"
"A little? A little? That young man certainly has a problem. But, to be attracted to a man like that, Princess, you have a problem too! To have fallen for him despite the torture you've endured, your father and mother would surely weep uncontrollably if they knew!"
“Wu, wu…”
"Besides, how can you call him 'Master'? What kind of logic is that!? It's truly deplorable! Princess, what do you think of the relationship between husband and wife? I don't recall ever teaching you that! Besides—"
"I don't like listening to Fenli's reasoning!"
Tio moved her arms and legs unreasonably, crawling under the covers, intending to curl up in there and throw a tantrum, refusing to come out. If Hajime and the others saw her acting so childishly, they would definitely be dumbfounded.
"Princess, don't hide under the covers! Listen carefully! This is a matter of life and death for you!"
"No thanks! I want to decide my own life! I want to live a fulfilling life under my master's loving punishment! I want to build a family with my master and Yue, just like their dog! That's right, just like their dog, I am their dog!"
"H-What are you saying! A princess of the Dragon Clan is actually being treated like someone else's dog... Enough, I'm going to punish you! Since you, the princess, enjoy being punished so much, I, Fenli, will punish you severely!"
"Huh? Really?"
"Please don't be happy about this!"
The entire Kuralus Mansion erupted in an uproar. Outside, people chattered, but no one dared to go in and see what was happening. Grandpa Edel sat motionless at the entrance, a smile of profound enlightenment plastered on his face, seemingly accepting everything. Perhaps his granddaughter's transformation had led him to enlightenment. Such an escalation at this crucial moment before the decisive battle was highly unfortunate.
"Huh, huh, why are you so stubborn?"
"Please forgive my feelings."
Tio curled up like a tortoise, deploying a masterful defense with her blanket. Fenley was powerless, finally falling to her knees. Her defensive skills were so refined they were unnecessary, perhaps because Tio's vocation was that of a "guardian."
"Alright. In that case, I'll use this to sober up the princess."
"What?" Tio poked her head out from under the quilt, puzzled. She saw Fenli take out a piece of paper from her bosom, and she stared at it intently.
"What does it say... 'Ms. Fenley's Review of Men Suitable for the Princess - The Useless Man Chapter'... What is a useless man?"
"It's short for 'A Man Without Sankoji'. There are also chapters like 'Ideal Arc' and 'Compromise Arc'." (Editor's note: From the manga Gintama.)
"Why are you carrying this kind of checklist..."
"Of course, it's for moments like this. Perhaps it's just the way things are in this world, that beautiful, talented, and responsible women are destined to be entangled by bad men."
“…Hey, Fenli, this couldn’t possibly be your own experience—”
"Alright, let the screening begin! There are ten items on this list, and if he meets three of them, he's out. If he's deemed useless by this screening, I, Fenli, will never allow the princess to date him!"
"Hmph, come on! Let me prove that my master is not a useless man!"
Theo and Fenli stared at each other, their gazes colliding, creating intense sparks.
"The first one. 'Bad temper, prone to violence.' That's something you don't even need to ask."
"I object! I object! My Master only uses violence against his enemies! While he often uses shooting as a substitute for rants, he always shows mercy and never lets his enemies get hurt. The violence you're referring to is supposed to be irrational, irrational, and a violent outburst of anger, isn't it?"
"Hmm...Okay, then, I'll keep this one for now. Next up are the second and third items: 'Not working' and 'spending money recklessly'."
"The master is a top-tier adventurer, having completed every mission, from escorting young children to rescuing heroes. He never wastes money, spending it almost exclusively on the necessities of his journey."
"Hmm... Then, number four. 'Poor drinking habits'!"
"Hehe, Master has the skill 'Poison Resistance', so he won't get drunk at all. And Master doesn't drink much anyway."
"It's not over yet! The fifth item is 'strong narcissistic tendencies', the sixth is 'excessive self-confidence', and the seventh is 'lust for women'!"
"Master has never praised his appearance or personality. He seems to be in a kind of 'Chuunibyou' phase right now, very shy, and rarely looks in the mirror. He's confident in combat, but never complacent or narcissistic; he's very practical. He's always like a lion hunting a rabbit, giving it his all and never taking it easy. As for his lust, if he were into women, I wouldn't have to worry about other women as much as I do now. He's dumped almost everyone."
"…The eighth one is 'always saying 'buts', and the ninth one is 'all talk, no action.'"
"Master, on the other hand, is the epitome of swiftness and decisiveness. You saw his response in the Demon King's Castle; it was crystal clear, wasn't it? Okay, what's up, Fenli? Let's announce the final project."
Tio was brimming with pride and arrogance. Seeing her expression, Fenli gritted her teeth and could only utter a low, "Mmmmmm." However, she hesitated to mention the final project.
This was no surprise, as the tenth item was "unkindness to children." This was evident from Hajime's treatment of Myuu in the video just now. It seemed, at least judging by this self-made checklist, that the princess's heart wasn't a "useless man," and Finley had to admit it.
But even so—
"I, I still can't accept it. That man turned the princess into this state, I can't easily accept him!"
"You've been speaking so harshly since a while ago, it really stung me... Haa, haa."
"In that case, I'll have to go question that young man myself! Now, Princess! Have you rested enough? Let's set off immediately! Let's go find that young man! Let's go, let's go!"
"Uh, don't pull it like that! I'm still wearing my nightgown! By the way, aren't you being a little careless with me!?"
Despite her protests, Fenli continued to drag the princess forward, showing no sign of stopping. Tio's treatment of Fenli only intensified her excitement, her breathing becoming somewhat rapid. It seemed she was the "Princess Wu San Xiaolu needed."
Later, after confronting Shi on the rooftop of the Walled City, what was Fenli's final decision? ... Seeing the large, crumpled stack of review lists, it wasn't hard to guess the answer.
Volume 11 Bonus: Follow Myuu! Join the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons (Prologue)
Hajime entered the workshop where time flowed at one tenth of the speed of the outside world. Five days had passed (equivalent to half a day outside). At this time, Hajime was having dinner with Myuu and Remia, mother and daughter.
"And then, and then, there were so many men who said they wanted to marry Mom!"
Myuu's mouth was filled with food, and he kept chewing. At the same time, he tried hard to tell Hajime and the others what had happened since they left Enison. For Hajime, this was the most relaxing entertainment during the meal break.
However, it was a different story for Remia. She felt as if Hajime had discovered her embarrassing story and felt a little uncomfortable.
"Hey, my goodness, Myuu, please don't talk about mom anymore, okay?"
"Come to think of it, when we were staying there, a lot of people came looking for us. They probably saw me leaving and thought they had an opportunity to take advantage. I feel really bad for you. You must be feeling very troubled, right?"
"Uh, no, that's not the case—"
"That's not the case! A lot of people have come to me before, saying they want to marry me. I always had to apologize to them, and it was very hard. But later on, it became different. As long as I told them, 'That guy will definitely come back for me, oh hehe,' they would all go away dejectedly—"
"Myuuu~~~? Zip up your little mouth, okay?"
Remia's mother quickly reached out her hand to Myuu's face and physically blocked her mouth.
"What's there to hide? It's a good thing that you can make good use of my presence."
"I'm really sorry. If I hadn't said this, I'd have been forced to participate in a group blind date..."
"Group... Could it be that you, a girl, are going on blind dates with several boys?"
"To be specific, around twenty people. I heard that a selection tournament had been held before that, unbeknownst to me, with around a hundred participants... I felt that if I didn't come up with a solution, it would probably cause quite a bit of trouble, so I had to resort to this last resort..."
So that's how it is. No wonder Remia was trying to find an excuse to refuse. Hajime thought so, and at the same time, he was impressed by Remia's popularity and looked at her with admiration. Remia's cheeks flushed, and she looked even more uneasy.
"Myuu, let's talk about something else. Oh, and maybe your friends."
Remia was clearly trying to change the subject. "Miya!" Myuu replied with a cheerful voice.
"Dad, let me tell you something. Myuu has made a new friend!"
"New friends? I thought everyone in Enison was already your friend..."
"No, not from Enison. That's your friend, Dad. His name is Uncle Ri!"
"It's Uncle Ri!? Yeah, he does seem to live in that area."
The human-faced mermaid "Leeman" is Hajime's confidant, a bond truly unforgettable. Through a series of twists and turns, Leeman and Hajime become close, even calling each other "Uncle Lee" and "Little Brother Hajime." Unexpectedly, Myuu also meets Leeman, which is truly surprising.
"His wife tied him up with ropes and lectured him, telling him to play with the children more."
“Is this true…?”
"That person tells Myuu a lot of strange things, and honestly, I find it very disturbing."
Remia said. She rested her chin on one hand, her eyebrows drooping in a splayed shape, looking quite troubled. It seems that Uncle Ri has a negative influence on the moral education of children. However, Hajime believed that Uncle Ri's words often held profound meaning and were actually helpful...
"Dad, Uncle Li told me to tell you something. He said—'If you're going to marry someone, choose someone older than you. But being henpecked is a big no-no. Be careful not to let your wife take over your head!' That's what he said!"
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