Chapter 215 - Designation
Volume two seems to be already available in some stores. Put the details in the afterword!
It's such a pain, maybe I should just make them all stay home and go on the infiltration alone....
As I was thinking such reckless things, a silly "mya~" sound drifted from the other end of the hallway.
It was Erin's meow.
"So she finally woke up."
I held onto a sweet expectation that the healing effect of a kitty might blow away this heavy atmosphere, but that hope was betrayed in an instant.
"...No, why?"
Because Erin was transformed into her human form.
To my horror, this cat-girl was on all fours in her human form, meowing "nya-nya."
Of course, she wasn't wearing any clothes, and because she was wandering around with her rear end thrust high in the air, all sorts of things were on full display.
"Uh, what is this disgraceful display?"
"Hmm. Playing cat while naked, huh? Is this Nakamoto-san's hobby?"
"...There is something I wish to discuss with you later."
"Au au aa— Erin!?"
At the center of the vortex, Erin was stretching with a sleepy face.
It seemed she was still half-asleep and hadn't realized she had become human.
Also, Philia briefly reverted to her true self out of pure shock, but no one seemed to care.
"Mya. Mya."
"Stop making those watery eyes and either put some clothes on or turn back into a cat already."
"Mya!? ...Ah... I... was I being human while sleeping...?"
Erin's eyes widened, and she awkwardly transformed into a Black Cat.
Her tail was standing straight up, so I could tell she was nervous.
It was likely embarrassing for her as well.
"...What is the meaning of this?"
Angelica looked up at me, her eyes pleading for an explanation.
I am quite weak against those eyes. It makes me feel like I'll end up doing whatever she says.
"It seems that because Erin's magic power has accumulated, she's become able to transform into a human form. Apparently, things like cat ears and a tail remain halfway."
"No, that is not the explanation I am seeking—Lately, Father, you've been sleeping while clutching Erin-san to your chest, haven't you?"
I felt the air in the room tighten with a sharp ping.
"Sleeping while holding a kitty is just barely within the range of tolerance... but surely Erin-san hasn't been secretly turning into her human form in Father's arms in the middle of the night, right?"
That "surely" was exactly the case.
I am the man who, even though Ayako-chan was sleeping right next to me last night, performed the lewd event of fondling the human-form Erin's breasts.
That's not even being a man; it's being a criminal.
Therefore, I
"There's no way. I only just found out a moment ago that Erin could turn into a human, too."
I tried to lie through my teeth.
Angelica's blue eyes looked up at me suspiciously.
"...Your eyes say you're lying, but you're panicking so obviously that I feel sorry for you, so I'll let it slide for today. I've never seen someone's eyes wander so much in my life."
"Right? I'm just a man who can't keep secrets."
[Party Member, Holy Maiden Angelica's Possessiveness has increased by 500]
[Party Member, Female Slave Rio Saito's Possessiveness has increased by 500]
[Party Member, Lover Ayako Otsuki's Possessiveness has increased by 500]
[Party Member, Pet Philia's Possessiveness has increased by 500]
[Party Member, Secret Child Chloe's Possessiveness has increased by 500]
As I followed the system messages appearing one after another with my eyes, I sighed, thinking how I'd ended up with even more terrible titles.
Everyone except Angelica is out, aren't they?
I didn't even have the energy to call them out anymore.
Because of this pointless battlefield unfolding since morning, I'm gradually getting tired.
Since their moods can be fixed anyway if I hint at marriage (you scoundrel), shouldn't I just quickly decide on an infiltration mission partner?
I whispered "Let's get married eventually" to everyone except Chloe, managing to wrap them up roughly.
To Chloe, I whispered in a spoiled voice, "I want you to take care of me in my old age. After all, I can't trust anyone but a blood relative with my personal hygiene."
Then, her Affection Level went up by four hundred million.
They are easy targets.
"Back to the main topic. The presentation got all messed up halfway through, so I'm just going to decide now. Ah... my partner this time is..."
"Wh-who is this time's partner?"
"I wonder who it is?"
Angelica and Chloe leaned their faces in close.
The extreme close-ups of two beautiful girls were quite intense.
"—This time's partner is—Erin."
At the nomination of a person who hadn't even been on their radar, Angelica and the others froze like stone.
However, I continued speaking without caring.
"I mean, she can transform into a cat anytime, right? Isn't that the perfect ability for a spy?"
That's right.
I have a proper reason for this.
It seems Volume 2 has begun to appear in bookstores one after another.
This time's end-of-volume bonus episode has a special specification, and judging by the color of the paper, it's different... please look forward to seeing it.
Also, I intend to officially announce that thing written on the obi eventually.