Chapter 302: Chapter 300: Schrödinger’s Alcohol Tolerance
Considering that it’s Tachibana Tomoku’s first time drinking, Shirakawa Sawahei thought about it and ended up handing her a bottle of juice instead.
His own tolerance was average, and he wasn’t too worried about low-alcohol beer. However, since it was Tachibana’s first time, he decided to be more cautious.
Hmm? Something seems off?
"Cheers."
The two lightly clinked their cans, exchanged glances, and chuckled, starting to chat idly.
"Tachibana, do you want to eat anything else?"
"I’d like to try the oysters..."
"Was the grilled fish earlier too salty?"
"It was alright... very delicious! I really liked it! The cooking was just right..."
"..."
"Tachibana, I was asking for feedback... not compliments, you know."
"Sorry, sorry..."
"Well, it’s not really to the point of needing an apology... Anyway, let’s grill the oysters next." He downed the beer in his can, set it aside, and began trying to spread sauce on the oysters. However, this didn’t last long before the scene in front of Shirakawa Sawahei’s eyes started to blur...
"Shirakawa?"
The voice of the little transparent suddenly became somewhat ethereal, as if many shadows overlapped. Instinctively, he shook his head and found his mind becoming heavy.
What’s happening to me... Am I poisoned?
Who? Which rascal dares to harm the Child of the Plane!
He swayed, trying to find support. Tachibana Tomoku quickly stepped up, wanting to support the flushed Shirakawa Sawahei. In the next moment, to Tachibana’s eyes, it seemed like the boy couldn’t hold on and fell straight down.
Just before losing consciousness, Shirakawa Sawahei felt his face collide with a warm, jade-like embrace. The faint fragrance from the tip of his nose completely put him at ease...
...
"Orikin! Look! Should we go over there and dance together?!"
"Hmm... There are so many people. Maybe we should wait for Shirakawa to come over first..."
"You’re right... There’s also a bonfire performance over there~"
Black Hearted Lolita, with a skewer in each hand, eating happily, muttered, "We’re eating the grilled food from the Sea House like this... Wouldn’t Shirakawa be upset over there..."
"Relax, I’m sure Shirakawa would fill himself up first. I know him well~" sobbed the Monster Patting her chest: "Besides, with Xiao Mo around, even if he’s angry, he’d care about his image."
"That’s true..." The Lazy Girl nodded: "When Tachibana or others aren’t around, Shirakawa would carelessly expose his old rogue manner. I know that for sure..."
"Co-renting with Shirakawa must be tough for you, Orikin..."
"It’s alright. Shirakawa has a lot of reliable qualities too~ Like on the first day a new game releases, I can ask him to help complete it and then post on Twitter to show off. It’s such a thrill~"
"Wow, you managed to get Shirakawa to play games with you! That’s amazing..."
"Hehe... I’m not as great as you say..."
"Come on, tell us how you did it..."
Hearing the topic shift to this, Black Hearted Lolita immediately perked up. She was keen to learn how this nonsensical person managed to approach the Great Demon King Shirakawa and live with him unscathed...
Counter-Shirakawa Tool: Ise Yu Yuzhijin? I need to learn its intricacies...
What? The real counter tool is Tachibana Tomoku?
Pfft, I don’t care to learn from that guy... It’s definitely not because I can’t learn it! I just don’t want to, that’s all!
"Well... about persuading Shirakawa..."
The Lazy Girl tried hard to think of her strategies, realizing she didn’t have any technical moves beyond wheedling, and felt a bit embarrassed...
"Well... um... um..."
"The key is to cater to his tastes!" The Lazy Girl said with a serious tone.
"Eh? How do you cater to his tastes?"
"Well... Boys all have their XP systems, so if you want to ask for something, just become someone he likes, and he’ll accept your requests willingly~"
"You’re talking about nerds in the second dimension!" Black Hearted Lolita retorted, "What XP system? It just boils down to old perv..."
"I secretly observed Shirakawa! When fighting monsters, he doesn’t kill off Enchanting Demon lolita types instantly; maybe he likes young lolitas, so he’s reluctant to kill them..."
"Not bad. Shirakawa’s XP system seems quite nuanced." Black Hearted Lolita immediately changed her tone, stroked her chin seriously: "Worth investigating."
"Huh? Orikin, didn’t you say before that Shirakawa likes older types?"
"Ahem... That... I was just guessing... One day I’ll brave myself to confirm it and then share the information with you!"
"What a spirit! It’s a noble spirit of sacrifice! Orikin! Well done!"
"Hmm-hmm~ We’ve been watching for quite a while, how about we head back?"
"+1, I’m done eating too..."
Black Hearted Lolita clapped her little hands and said, "Let’s head back and see if Shirakawa has finished grilling the food..."
The three agreed immediately and decided to return to the previous spot. Many boys around seemed eager to approach, seizing the chance when the pretty girls left, hoping to chat them up. Unfortunately, the sobbing monster had continuously dismissed many by claiming boyfriend Shirakawa Sawahei, so they ultimately didn’t act.
"Xiao Mo~ We’re back~ Where’s Shirakawa... Shirakawa... Shirakawa??"
Tsukimi Sakurazawa approached, saw Shirakawa Sawahei lying on Tachibana Tomoku’s lap, and exclaimed, "What’s up with Shirakawa... His face is so red... Is it a knee pillow that’s making him shy?"
"No, no." The little transparent one quickly explained, "Someone came over to check, and it seems Shirakawa got... got drunk..."
For some reason, upon hearing this, the Lazy Girl and Black Hearted Lolita both looked shocked, then gradually their expressions turned into wicked smiles...
Ise Yu Yuzhijin: What? Shirakawa actually got drunk!
Asano Nazuki: What? The little pretty boy can get drunk!
Hehe... hehehehe...
"How is he now, feeling any better? How much did he drink?"
"One bottle..."
The little transparent one pointed to the beer bottle next to the grill, cautiously.
"..."
"Shirakawa’s got such a low tolerance?" Tsukimi Sakurazawa questioned, then slowly walked closer: "Yet, even when drunk, he can enjoy a knee pillow from Xiao Mo... Lucky guy..."
Tachibana Tomoku blushed under the gaze, instinctively shifting her thighs. She was in her swimsuit, with her thighs naturally exposed, and the skin soft against Shirakawa Sawahei’s face. It was hard to say if he was unlucky or lucky.
She looked at the boy’s side face in her lap and couldn’t help but recall when he first fell into her embrace...
So... so embarrassing... Being buried in my chest for so long... I didn’t even dare to move...
I wonder if Shirakawa was still aware at the end... He shouldn’t blame me for switching to a knee pillow, right? Considering the circumstances, lying down to rest and check was necessary...
Speaking of which... the sleeping Shirakawa... is so cute... His eyelashes are so long... I want to touch them...