At noon Shichen had lunch with gumin and Yunyun. Aqua was still asleep, so he let her be.
Kazuma hadn't returned yet—apparently still out buying gear. First-ti shoppers often fuss over every detail; Shichen just hoped Kazuma wouldn't get swindled. (Axel rarely had shady rchants, though there was one famously dense "money-sink" shop.)
Because they'd already cleared a quest that morning—and for a decent reward—Shichen didn't drag the girls back to the guild. Adventurer life isn't only quests and pay; you need downti.
One or two hours of work a day is plenty. Besides, after firing her daily Explosion gumin could barely move; even a stroll around town was out. So Shichen stayed with them in their room and played board gas.
Both girls changed into pajamas.
gumin wore a conservative red two-piece—top buttoned to the neck, long pants below.
Yunyun's sleepwear was pale yellow: a strapless top that showed a faint line of cleavage (actually more modest than her usual clothes) and black shorts that set off her smooth white legs. Shichen had no pajamas of his own and sat on the bed in his regular clothes—neither girl minded.
They chose Western chess—no surprise the ga existed here; many earlier isekai travelers had introduced such things. (The Crimson Demons' weird chūni culture is thanks to one of them.)
First up were Shichen and Yunyun; gumin claid "low stamina" and let them go first.
The two sat cross-legged on Yunyun's bed, board between them. Yunyun fumbled nervously, mis-placing pieces several tis.
"Your move, Yunyun."
"O-okay…" She shifted a pawn, hands trembling.
"Heh, no need to be nervous—I'm not very good either," Shichen said kindly.
"Humph! She's not nervous about the ga," gumin snickered from her own bed, legs folded. (Luckily she was wearing pants—otherwise that pose was impossible.)
"Then what?" Shichen asked.
"gumin!" Yunyun squeaked.
gumin ignored her. "It's because of you, obviously."
"Really?" Shichen looked at Yunyun.
"N-no…" She ducked her head.
"Yunyun, don't be shy. It's 'cause Shichen was staring at your chest, right?" gumin declared.
"Eh?!" Yunyun froze; she hadn't expected that.
"I was not staring!" Shichen barked.
"Nice try—I saw everything!" gumin crowed.
"What did you 'see'?! Keep it up and I'll spank you again!"
"I'll speak the truth despite your threats!" gumin retorted proudly.
Shichen rolled his eyes. "Yunyun, ignore her—I wasn't looking."
"I-I know…"
"Yunyun, don't let him fool you—your chest is so pale and eye-catching no normal man could resist."
Yunyun couldn't help glancing at Shichen.
Shichen glared at gumin. "Planning to embarrass in front of Yunyun, huh?"
gumin's bravado faltered. "M-maybe I misread… Shichen is a gentleman who'd never do that."
"Too late," Shichen said, rising and stalking to gumin's bed.
"Wh-what are you doing?" She edged back.
"Rember what I promised?"
"Y-you an business?"
"You asked for it."
"Yunyun's watching!"
"All the better." Shichen hauled her over, flipped her face-down, and raised his hand.
"No—don't! I'm sorry, okay?!" gumin pleaded.
Smack! A crisp crack echoed—gumin stiffened, Yunyun stared in shock.
"Eee—ow, that hurts!"
Shichen quickly threw up a sound-dampening barrier; the inn's walls were thin.
"Shichen?" Yunyun gasped.
"Don't misunderstand—I'm not being lewd. gumin needs discipline."
"But… why the butt?"
"Best teaching thod where I'm from."
"Will you ever… do that to ?" Yunyun asked, half fearful.
"Of course not. You're always well-behaved."
"…Really?" She bit her lip, almost disappointed.
"Shichen, you really spanked ! And in front of Yunyun—how can I face her now?" gumin struggled, but his grip held.
"You brought it on yourself."
"You've hit once—let go!"
"Nope. Fair's fair."
"Fair's…?"
"The other side needs equal treatnt."
Smack! Another loud slap.
"Ouch! Shichen, I'll get you for this!"
"Want a third?" He raised his hand again. She went limp.
"Thought so. Done?"
"…I was wrong." She sniffled.
"Really learned your lesson?"
"…Yes."
"If you act up again?"
"You can… spank ," she muttered.
"Good." He released her and returned to the board. "Let's continue."
Yunyun glanced at the motionless gumin. "O-okay…"
So the afternoon passed with Shichen and Yunyun playing chess while gumin lay prone, nursing her pride (and backside). By evening Kazuma finally returned, ecstatic, and showed off his newly purchased gear—after half a day's haggling he now looked exactly like the Kazuma Shichen rembered. He couldn't wait for tomorrow, so after dinner he went straight to bed.
gumin acted as if nothing had happened—chatting normally, though sitting a bit gingerly (not much padding back there). Aqua ate the most; skipping lunch left her belly bulging by the end. Shichen's last illusions of her goddessliness crumbled.
After dinner Shichen headed to his own room—life with Frieren had made early-to-bed a habit. He wasn't asleep yet when—
Knock knock.
"Who is it?"
"It's… ," Aqua whispered.
He opened the door, puzzled. "Aqua? What's up?"
"Let in first."
She slipped inside and closed the door.
"…What do you want?"
"I want to sleep with you," she said plainly.
"…Excuse ?"
"I want to share your bed," she repeated, nodding vigorously.
"Why?"
"Your aura draws in. Even from the next room it feels so strong—I can't resist."
"That's all? You do realize I'm a man." He had half-worried she planned sothing indecent; apparently not.
"So?" Aqua blinked. "Won't you behave?"
"I will, but—"
"Then it's fine!"
She dove onto his bed, patted the space beside her, and chirped, "Co on!"
Shichen was speechless—when—
Knock knock knock!
Another knock sounded at the door.
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