My step forward was purely a sensation. That was all.
Yet, the next moment, I closed a distance of nearly 10 meters in an instant, finding myself right in front of Listis!
I’ve done it again… I’ve come up with a new technique! *Kira~n!*
This is… probably something like “Shunpo” or “Muhyoushi.”
Listis was stunned, unable to comprehend what had happened.
If I’d intended to harm her, she would have met her end by the time I closed the distance.
But I wouldn’t do anything so cruel!
“I commend your… noble soul! I, Kentaro Takakura! With my utmost love! Receive this! This passionate kiss!”
As if to a sound effect of *Zukyun*, I knelt, wrapped my arms around Listis’s waist, and tried to pull her in for a kiss.
Dealing with tsundere types is too much trouble, so let’s just kiss her and get it over with.
Didn’t Bonjoir’s Ririka get completely smitten by a single kiss from a mere passerby named Bonjoir?
In other words, what Monjirou was trying to say in that story was…
“Girls fall for you if you swoop in with a cool line when they’re a little vulnerable!”
That’s what he meant!
But then, the next moment.
My jaw took a direct hit, my vision spun with a *gyurun* sound, and I slammed the back of my head onto the floor!
Next, with a sense of floating, my vision spun wildly, and with a *gashaparin* sound, I could now see the blue sky.
“Poawh!”
A foolish cry escaped my throat, followed by a flashy *zugoshaaa* sound. A table flew, and I ended up with a ramen bowl on my head, falling from the sky!
“Howh? HHAAAAAAA!”
I instinctively clutched my face and writhed on the floor.
Tonkotsu soup in my eyes! Scalding hot narutomaki! And the menma on my back! My BACK!
“Oh! Oh! Oh! CHAAAAAA!”
…Listis.
You probably did it instinctively, but that was quite the attack!
To think I’d be sent flying so spectacularly, what the heck is that! And I couldn’t even see the attack coming… I, of all people!
A person from the Wolf Tribe, presumably the owner of the ramen, frantically splashed water from a glass on my face. Momo, who had been sweeping outside the convenience store, ran over and doused me with water from her tail…
Still with her usual standing urination style, tail between her legs.
My entire face was drenched… I sharply knelt and received the holy water.
…It literally felt healing… The burn pain subsided, and it was so cool and delicious!
Is this healing water? It’s sparkling, did Momo’s magic evolve a bit?
I should call it “Momo’s Holy Water.” Sounds good… Though the visual is borderline unacceptable.
But then, my vision started turning green, and I felt a *fuwaa* sensation as I fell forward.
“O-Own-san! Please be alright! Rein! Rein! This is terrible! Stay with us!”
Oooh, it seems my brain’s been thoroughly shaken… That really hit me.
So please, Momo, don’t shake my head like that…
But then, Listis rushed out of the diner with incredible speed and, as if snatching me from Momo, pulled me into her embrace.
“Hieee! S-Sorry, you suddenly warped right in front of me, so I accidentally hit you with full force! I never expected you to fly so spectacularly!”
Ah, that’s true.
I flew so easily, like a paper doll.
Apparently, I’d cut myself in various places when I broke through the glass, my arms and legs are aching everywhere, I’m completely battered and bruised!
Somehow, I’m bleeding more and more… Listis is panicking, shouting “Medic! Medic! Someone!”
Sorry, I don’t think either of those are here, but Rein is running over with a first-aid kit.
Well, maybe Rein can handle something like this.
Yeah, I think the drawback of “Muhyoushi” is that your weight temporarily becomes incredibly light. This might be difficult to use.
“F-Fuh, d-don’t worry… this is nothing. Listis, I just need to confirm something. It seems Lattrie and Selma are under the premise of being my wives, but are you one too?”
“Wh-What! T-That’s right… I hate to admit it, but if those two were sent to Your Excellency as part of a political marriage, then I am too… That’s how it is! But let me be clear, this is purely for the sake of our families and Romeo’s stability! The title of me marrying His Excellency is important! Therefore, don’t expect me to be easily swayed or to offer my purity! My heart is not yours to control! Whether I acknowledge His Excellency as my husband is my decision!”
I’m also unintentionally in her lap right now.
Nice… Truly a noble soul, a pure heart! I’m starting to seriously want to make her fall for me!
The Bonjoir method… if I did that in real life, I’d just end up getting hit! Think a little, yourself.
Heh, from here on, I’ll think for myself… That’s how it is!
I planted both feet on the ground and, using only my abs and leg strength, pushed myself up from the lap pillow state.
“Y-You shouldn’t move yet…! At least, allow me to give you some first aid…!”
Ignoring the worried Listis, I took off my uniform jacket and struck a side chest pose, activating “My Steel-Like Powerful Arms.”
“Hnnnngh!”
Instantly, my limbs bulked up, the glass cuts on my body disappeared, the burns from the hot ramen on my face vanished, and my T-shirt became tighter.
Hoho, so the recovery effect has finally kicked in. Did I absorb the healing effect from Momo’s holy water earlier?
…Rein stopped, turning back with a very displeased look. She apparently doesn’t like my muscular physique… Did I torment her too much the other day?
Honestly, as an apology, I bought her a frilly magical girl transformation dress set and anime character underwear from Amazonia as a gift.
By the way, without me even asking, she put on the whole outfit, lifted it up, and showed me the anime character underwear.
She looked a little shy, which was a plus. I almost became a lolicon. Rein is quite the entertainer!
But, that’s fine… I don’t need healing right now anyway!
Even I have to admit, my progress has been remarkable lately. Severe injuries that would cause pools of blood, as if there’d been a murder, are healed by the power of my gleaming muscles!
Wonderful! I’m calling this “My Steel-Like Powerful Arms Phase 3!”
Wait, this… It’s not healing all at once, but rather with a *gorigorri* sound at regular intervals?
Or rather, this is a sustained recovery, regeneration! This is strong!
Correction! It’s “My Steel-Like Powerful Arms RE:LIVE!” THAT’S what it is!
“Listis! I’m sorry, but the weak me from before is gone! How about we have a spar right now, with me at 120%? I’ve wholeheartedly accepted your noble intentions. Very well… if that’s how it is, first show me your strength as a warrior on this body! And then, witness my strength and fortitude as a warrior! I’m sure your view of me will change… no, I’ll make it change!”
Well, of course.
I’m brimming with confidence now!
With regeneration, even if I’m torn to shreds, I can just recover and return to the fray!
Truly, the immortal! Eyes that see the fleeting moment, pure power, steel-like muscle defense, and finally, infinite regenerative power! I’m practically a monster! What fun! What a thrill! Now! Let the games begin!
“Huh? Wh-What kind of situation is this? Your Excellency Takakura… P-Please be alright…”
Listis looked bewildered, tilting her head.
“Well, it’s rare for him to do something like this, but he probably thinks if he can quickly defeat you in a fight, you might become a little more compliant. That’s likely it. So, what do you say… nothing good will come from being so stubborn, will it? There aren’t many good men like him. Kuroie didn’t choose him as a spouse based on calculation and political convenience alone, you know. And of course, neither did I…”
Aage, who had come outside, stated calmly.
Hmm, nice follow-up, Aage-sensei!
“…I-I know! …No, I understand that much. But I don’t think falling in love is that simple. Sure, I know what I did earlier was terrible. After all, I don’t really know His Excellency Takakura either… I understand he’s a good person, I understand many people like him, and I acknowledge he’s a great man. But that’s a different matter!”
Damn, in short, she’s never fallen in love or experienced romance before…
That’s probably it… She’s probably awkward.
No, seriously, this is great! A heroine with very hard conquest difficulty!
To conquer a girl like this, you can’t rely on power or force; you have to face her head-on! That’s probably the starting line… I think.
Takakura Owner is going completely off the rails.
