(I can’t breathe…)
The next morning, Kent woke up with his nose and mouth blocked, struggling to breathe. Focusing his consciousness, he felt something soft covering his face. With great effort, he managed to move his head, securing his breathing.
Kent reached out with his hand to touch it, trying to confirm what it was. A soft, squishy sensation met his touch.
“M-Master Kent. I can’t eat anymore…”
What had been blocking his face was Marie’s chest. He had been held so tightly that his face had fallen into a cleavage. Kent carefully pulled himself away from the clinging Marie, trying not to wake her. Marie then rolled over, stretching out in a starfish position. She wasn’t wearing any blankets or clothes, and her private parts were completely exposed.
For now, Kent decided to observe Marie. Her sleeping posture was still bad, but Kent considered that one of Marie’s charms.
“Lady Marie, you have a great body, don’t you? It’s exactly the type Master desires… If only I were a little younger, I would…”
Kent was surprised by Al, who suddenly spoke up from beside him. What surprised him even more was that just as Al was about to say something, Marie rolled over again, kicking Al, who happened to be there, across the room. Marie continued to sleep soundly, drooling from her mouth as if nothing had happened.
“I thought I had a pleasant time with Kent last night, but for some reason, I might be a little grumpy.”
Marie said this while Kent, Marie, and Catherine were having breakfast.
“Hahaha…”
Al gave an awkward, apologetic laugh.
“Al, isn’t your neck bent at a strange angle?”
Catherine said, looking at Al. Indeed, Al’s head was turned in an odd direction. Kent thought it was probably from Marie’s kick.
“I’m fine. See?”
*Crunch!*
Al grabbed his head and forcibly turned it back into position. The sound that came out made Kent worry if he was truly alright. After finishing breakfast like that, the four headed to the shop to prepare for opening.
“Good morning, Kent. And Marie, Catherine, Al.”
“Good morning.”
“Good morning.”
“Good morning, Elnet. Please take care of me today too.”
As they entered the shop, Elnet, who had already changed and started preparations, greeted them. Although she couldn’t be seen, Emily was, as usual, the first to get started with her preparations.
“Well then, let’s change and get to work too.”
” ” “Yes.” ” ”
Josette and Caro arrived next, and before opening, Patty also came in.
“By the way, don’t you need to go to store number two?”
Kent said to Rachel, who was calmly preparing for opening as if nothing had happened.
“That, it’s alright. It should be soon.”
Rachel replied.
“Excuse me. Store Manager, I’ve come to pick up the supplies needed for today’s procurement.”
“Good work. They’re prepared in the usual place, so be careful when you carry them.”
“Understood.”
Kent was surprised by the sudden entrance of a young man he didn’t recognize.
“Basically, I’ve left store number two to Lola. I’ve also increased the number of employees, so I’m only in charge of operations now. That way, I have more time to play… ahem. I can use my time more effectively, right? I still come to the shop after school, though.”
Rachel explained that store number two was operated by separately hired employees. She claimed that the influx of aristocratic customers had made it impossible for the initial number of staff to cope, but Kent suspected she simply wanted more time to play games. With the start of school, this new system was being officially implemented from today.
“It’s almost time for school. Kent and the others can wrap up now.”
” ” ” ” “Okay.” ” ” ” ”
When Marie announced this after the shop had been open for a while, Kent and the other students began preparing for school.
“Then, we’re off.”
“Be careful.”
Seeing them off, Marie watched as Kent and the others started walking toward school.
Kent and Josette walked side-by-side, with Rachel and Caro following behind them, and Patty trailing after them.
“Kent, it’s the new semester from today. I’m looking forward to the school festival this semester.”
“School festival… Ah, that’s right.”
In “Tale of school in another world,” there are no major school events besides tests in the first semester, but there is a school festival in the second semester. The plan was to trigger events for each route during summer vacation and raise affinity at the school festival. For players aiming for a good ending, it was a crucial event. However, as a mob character, it had no bearing on Kent. He decided to ask Rachel, the protagonist of the game, just in case.
“Hey, Rachel.”
“Yes, older brother?”
Josette and Caro, who knew the situation, remained unfazed, but Patty still seemed unable to understand why she was being called “older brother.”
“Did anything happen during summer vacation?”
“Hmm. Nothing in particular.”
“I see.”
Her sister’s response, as expected from someone who had already given up on the romance options, was no surprise. As they talked, they arrived at the school.
“Well, we’re going to different classrooms, so we’re off.”
“Kent, there are no classes, but please do your best.”
Rachel and Caro, who were in the first year, headed to their classroom together.
“Well then, let’s go too.”
“Yes, indeed.”
“Yes, let’s go.”
Josette and Patty walked beside Kent as they headed to their classroom. Josette had a beautiful appearance that naturally drew the eye, and Kent noticed that male students’ gazes were also drawn to Patty.
Upon arriving at the classroom, Kent and Patty sat next to each other, while Josette took her seat a little further back. However, there was still some time before the start of the period. Kent realized that Josette was beckoning him over, discreetly so others wouldn’t notice.
“Excuse me for a moment.”
He spoke to Patty and went over to Josette.
“Is something wrong?”
“Yes, I felt a somewhat unpleasant gaze, so I asked you to come here.”
“What do you mean?”
“As expected. So that’s what it is.”
Josette said, seeming to be the only one who understood. Kent noticed that many male students had gathered around Patty.
“Hey, hey, are you free this coming weekend? If you’d like…”
“Patty, you look beautiful today too…”
“Will you go home with me today? I’ll treat you to a meal.”
“Huh? Huh? Huh?”
In stark contrast to the male students, Patty was confused by the sudden turn of events.
“I’ve been feeling many unpleasant gazes directed at Kent for a while now. As I suspected, it seems they were aimed at you, Patty.”
“Josette, how could you tell just from a gaze?”
“I am a Duke’s daughter, after all. If I couldn’t notice such trivial matters, I wouldn’t be able to navigate society.”
“Is that how it is?”
It was difficult for Kent, who didn’t understand the ways of noble society.
“By the way, Patty, what in the world happened?”
“It’s Kent’s fault.”
“Huh?”
Kent was surprised.
“I have no idea why…”
“Well, when you’re together all the time, you might not notice. She’s become very beautiful lately. I suspect the things Kent provides are influencing it.”
“Did I provide anything?”
Kent had no clue.
“Doesn’t she use the shower room before she starts work?”
“Well, I told her to take a shower before work since it’s a customer service job.”
“Actually, Rachel’s personal cosmetics are kept in the shower room.”
“And that’s why?”
“Yes. I sometimes use them myself. They are very good products.”
Josette revealed the secret to Kent.
