Overwhelmed by the relaxing sensation, Mafuyu Kirisu gave up resisting. Letting herself enjoy the massage might not be so bad.
"What's that sound?"
Fumino's ears twitched as she listened. Before long, she locked her sights on the guest room.
"K-Kirisu-sensei?"
Her eyes grew wide as she stared at the slightly open door. If she didn't see through the gap that Rei Ao was just giving Kirisu-sensei an ordinary massage, she'd have thought they were doing something odd.
Rizu Ogata was the most relieved of all:
Good thing it's just a massage.
At this moment, Fumino leaned over to Rizu's side and asked in a whisper, "Rizu, have you ever had a massage before?"
Rizu Ogata nodded. "My mom has given me one."
"How did it feel?"
"Very comfortable."
"Was it like what Kirisu-sensei is going through now?"
""
Rizu Ogata shook her head awkwardly.
Her mom's massages were great, but definitely not this intense.
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Chapter 401: Tohru want to Massage too! (Bonus Chapter)
Night's depths were fraught with danger in a world inhabited by these perilous "dead" creatures.
Ordinary people, fearful of zombies, ran the constant risk of being killed or bitten if they encountered them.
But to people like Busujima Saeko and her group, this post-apocalyptic world no longer felt very apocalyptic at all.
Currently, they lived in a standalone villa.
A tall fence surrounded it.
Of course, simple walls and gates couldn't fully keep the dead out.
However, they had Busujima Saeko's sword spirit, born from her "Annihilation Spirit Blade," on guard.
Even at night, that guardian could handle any dead wandering near, or any ill-intentioned intruders.
After all, it was the apocalypse.
Human nature could be unpredictable.
During the day, they also had four fighters whose combat power was far beyond the ordinary.
They usually split into pairs:
Two went out to gather essential supplies and "farm zombies" for experience points,
While the other two stayed at the villa with Shizuka Marikawa and little Alice.
Naturally, those who stayed weren't lazing around either. In this kind of apocalypse, you had to learn self-sufficiency; relying on external resources wouldn't be enough. So they were researching how to raise crops and livestock.
On the balcony.
Dressed in a light nightgown, Shizuka Marikawa was gazing at the bright full moon, lost in thought.
"Sensei, why haven't you gone to sleep yet?"
Rei Miyamoto came up beside her.
A gentle night breeze drifted around them from outside the room.
"You're wearing so little, be careful not to catch cold."
"It's fine. I'll head in soon"
Shizuka sounded unconcerned.
"Sensei, are you thinking about that friend of yours?"
"Mm More or less."
Shizuka nodded helplessly.
Just yesterday, she'd gotten in touch with her friend Rika Minami.
Rika was currently stationed at some military base and had invited them to come over.
They'd decided to head out tomorrow to take a look.
But most likely, they wouldn't be staying there.
Shizuka wanted to persuade Rika to come to their place.
With Saeko and the others presentand Rei Ao's chat group as wellit had to be the safest location in this world.
"Don't worry. If she managed to contact you, Sensei, then she's probably fine," Rei said by way of comfort, then headed back inside, reminding Shizuka: "Get some rest soon, Sensei. You'll want to be at your best when you see your friend."
"Sure, I will."
As she watched Rei leave, Shizuka's eyes filled with envythe kind directed at Saeko, Rei, Saya, and Yuriko.
She envied their relationships with Rei Ao and the power they'd gained.
Being the one who was protected while seeing them grow so strong gave her a subtle sense of inferiority.
"Sigh"
In truth, she wasn't only thinking about Rika's situation. She was also torn about whether to initiate a trade of her own.
She glanced down at her ample bosom, worried that Rei Ao might dislike a body like hers.
For a moment, she felt completely unsure.
Elsewhere
Rei Ao had finally finished giving Mafuyu Kirisu a full-body massage.
It had taken quite a bit of time and energy.
He cast a glance at Mafuyu.
"Phew"
She was lying face-down on the bed, her soft lips slightly parted.
Her slender nose drew gentle, steady breaths; eyes were tightly closed.
She'd fallen asleep.
After letting out a series of relieved sighs, Mafuyu had dozed off in sheer exhaustion.
Rei Ao shook his head with a wry grin.
"I go to all the trouble of massaging you, and you fall asleep. That's just"
But that's how massages worked sometimes.
He only needed to massage from head to toe in sequence; Mafuyu, meanwhile, groaned contentedly and then drifted to sleep.
Rei Ao had no intention of waking her.
He covered her gently with a blanket, tiptoed over to the door, and
Reaching out his hand, he lightly pulled on the doorknob.
""
Seven pairs of eyes met his.
"What are you all doing?"
Seeing seven heads stacked atop one another, Rei Ao really didn't know what to say.
"It was just a massagewhy so curious?"
Mai Sakurajima curled her lip.
"You were definitely massaging her, but from the sounds outside, someone who didn't know might have assumed you were up to no good."
Apparently Kirisu-sensei was even louder than Mai herselfand it had been just a massage.
"S-sorry We were just wondering why Rei Ao-kun's massages make so much noise," said Fumino Furuhashi, blushing and sticking out her tongue.
"Curious, huh?"
Rei Ao gave a teasing grin. "Would you like to try it yourselves?"
"Uh n-no thanks!"
Fumino repeatedly waved her hands.
She didn't want to make the strange sounds Kirisu-sensei had.
Just imagining it was mortifying.
"I want to try!!!"
Tohru, excited and breathing heavily, chimed in:
"Rei Ao, you massage me, and I'll massage you. I hear you humans have essential oil massages and 'bear press?' I can learn them all!"
"Eh?"
At those words, Fumino and Rizu both gaped.
Could things go that far? Bear press?!
Rei Ao's eyes lit up. Suddenly, he wasn't tired anymore. He was just about to speak when
"What are you all doing?"
Another figure appeared, frowning at their suspicious behavior.
It was Emilia, who'd just returned, looking worn out.
"Nothing, just fooling around," Rei Ao said simply. Seeing how exhausted she looked, he asked, "How'd your interview go today?"
Yes, she'd gone for a job interview as a phone representative. Her business suit and heels had been picked out by Mai, though the cost had been charged to Rei Ao.
At that mention, Emilia straightened her back proudly, looking smug.
"You think it's tough for me? Interviews are no problem at all!"
It seemed she'd passed.
"That's great. Congratulations on not being unemployed anymore."
Rei Ao played along, clapping lightly.
"Huh? Emilia-san was unemployed?"
Fumino was stunned. She'd always assumed Emilia was a white-collar worker renting a room here.
""
Emilia, feeling as though people had pegged her as a jobless bum, didn't know how to respond.
She'd only just arrived in this worldshe wasn't a bum!
What kind of bum could adapt so fast and land a job?
Real bums stayed at home all day without leaving their rooms!
"Ah-choo!"
Simultaneously, in the houses on either side of Rei Ao's place, a blue-haired Mabel and a blonde Gabriel both sneezed.
Gabriel: "Who's thinking about me? Never mind; back to gaming."
Mabel: "Who's bad-mouthing me? Must be Yukino Let's see what's good in the fridge!"
Yes. Those two were genuine bums.
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Chapter 402: Finally, Emilia got a Job!
Emilia was very pleased about finding a job.
But one casual question from Rei Ao instantly doused her excitement.
"What's your salary like? Is it enough to settle the cost of food and lodging from this period and then rent a new place of your own?"
" "
Emilia stared at Rei Ao with darkened eyes.
Would you die if you didn't bring that up?!
She silently cursed him in her heart.
Having no prior work experience, she got chosen as a customer service rep only because her voice was pleasant enough. Her pay was pitifully low. Even by this world's cost of living, it was barely enough for her own food and drink.
Paying back what she owed? Impossible!
Renting her own apartment? Impossible!
Anyone could see that mentioning salary had soured her mood.
Rei Ao had no intention of further dampening her spirits at that moment.
So he said, "Anyway, Emilia getting a job is something worth celebrating."
"That's why I propose we properly celebrate for her today."
"Huh?"
Emilia was taken aback. She thought Rei Ao was just going to mock her over her salary again, but unexpectedly, he said something like that.
"I agree," Futaba, Mai, and the others responded without objection.
They had all been living together for a while and considered Emilia a friend now. When a friend had something to be happy about, it was certainly worth celebrating.
"Then let's get ready," Rei Ao said, settling the matter.
"Fumino, Rizu, it's almost time to eat. Would you like to join us?"
He also invited the two who were about to leave, having just finished studying.
"Us, too?"
"Why not? The more people, the merrier."
The two glanced at each other and nodded.
"I'll text my dad and let him know," Rizu said, taking out her phone to message her family.
""
Fumino's eyes dimmed slightly. She did nothing.
Because there was no need. Her father practically lived at the campus dorm, never came home, and never cared about her.
Rei Ao took note of that but was in no position to comment. He just hoped the party atmosphere might stop her from overthinking things.
Before long:
"Tohru, come help me."
"Aaahh! How'd we suddenly get so busy?!"
The kitchen was quite lively. Since it was a celebration, of course they were preparing a feast. Time was short, the tasks were manytwo people alone couldn't handle it.
"I'll help!" Fumino volunteered. If she was staying, she didn't want to freeload. While her cooking skills were average, she could at least wash and chop vegetables.
"I'll help, too," Rizu said, getting up to follow. She often helped at home, so she was capable. Fortunately, the kitchen was big enough that, counting Illya, five people could fit just fine.
"Uh"
Emilia felt awkward. It seemed there was nothing she could do.
Over on the couch, Rei Ao was fooling around with Futaba's idly dangling arms and pale legs. Noticing how on edge Emilia looked, he handed her a cup of tea with a smile.
"Thank you," she said stiffly, holding it in both hands and sipping gently, easing some of her discomfort.
"Why don't you look happy about everyone celebrating you?" Rei Ao teased.
"I am happy!"
Emilia raised her voice in denial. "II'm really glad, all right!"
She didn't want to disappoint the others' goodwill.
"Then why are you sitting there, glancing around like you're on pins and needles?"
"I I"
"I just feel like everyone's so busy because of me, but I"
Emilia lowered her head in embarrassment.
"And since you know they're busy celebrating for you, shouldn't you be all the happier? Don't waste Mai's kindness," Rei Ao said, letting go of Futaba's arms. "Futaba and I aren't doing anything either, and I'm the one who proposed celebrating you."
"And me!" said Sora on the side, shamelessly raising a hand while munching on snacks.
"If you know that joining them might actually disrupt their flow, it's no good to force yourself in. Just do what you can. No need for self-pity."
"Sora has a thicker skin than you do."
"I I know, okay"
She was being lectured! By the very person she "disliked" most.
Emilia's cheeks turned red.
"If you're truly idle, how about massaging me a bit? After massaging Mafuyu just now, I'm a bit tired."
"Sure!"
Emilia agreed at once. In any case, she wanted something to do. That feeling of being the only one with nothing to do made her restless.
A massage should be simple enough, right?
But as soon as she started, Rei Ao didn't even turn around. "Too lightI can hardly feel it."
"?"
Emilia thought she was already applying plenty of force. But she did as he said and pressed harder.
"So weak, Emilia. Without Holy Magic, you're really that feeble?"
"!!!"
Emilia was the straightforward, headstrong kind of hero who refused to lose. His words stung. She'd been belittled! Anger flared inside her. She was massaging him, yet he was still picking at her?
Especially when, from her vantage behind him, she could see him cuddling Futaba's cheeks with one hand while the other roamed along her smooth thighs. Emilia's fury grew.
All right, fine! You say my strength is lacking? Then I'll show you I'm not!
Furious, Emilia used all the force she could muster.
"Oh?" Rei Ao's eyes lit up. "Nice. Keep that pressure. I can finally feel somethingeven if it's only a tenth of my own massage strength."
He nodded, somewhat satisfied.
"???"
Emilia opened her mouth, speechless. That amount of force could crush a steel pipe! Yet he looked perfectly unaffected.
"Pfft" She remembered his true identity, feeling vexed. Even if she still had her Holy Magic, she couldn't hurt him, let alone now. Considering he wasn't entirely bad toward herhe'd proposed a celebration, after allEmilia decided not to say more.
Hmph, I'll just treat this as my thanks.
She maintained her effort, diligently kneading his shoulders. Still, seeing Rei Ao's hand casually exploring Futaba made her face go darkshe wanted to strangle him.
What a lecher! The ultimate lecher!
So, in her mind, Rei Ao's image would be hard to improve. He himself didn't really care. Having someone serve him while glaring at him was fairly enjoyable
Should I eventually get a maid to warm my bed?
Rei Ao couldn't help entertaining that thought.
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