My Taboo Academy

Aria found herself completely drawn to that side of him.

She wanted to stay by his side and smile even if she became his hundredth girlfriend.

Heat spread through her entire body.

Even though the request was lewd...

Asking me to be his second girlfriend was ridiculous flirtation.

’...I like this feeling of trying something I’ve never done before... like I’m crossing a line... ’

It felt as if someone was gently pushing her toward a harem.

Like a person hesitantly approaching and saying, "I know it’s impossible, but... should I try anyway?"

That awkwardness was endearing.

’At a time like this it’s not about dating, you idiot.’

A quiet hug would already be enough... and yet...

Her breathing grew heavier and heavier.

’Ah... he’s so handsome... ’

Should I accept right away? No.

I don’t want Ren to think of me as a cheap woman.

But if things continue like this... I’ll end up becoming his harem girlfriend...

In a situation like this, a maiden’s instinct is to raise her own value while still hesitating to commit.

Maybe she was already addicted to the thrill of being chased by him.

Holding onto the sweet blade a little longer and swinging it gently

"Try to catch me." That was the quiet longing of a girl’s heart.

Of course it wasn’t pure enjoyment.

Deep down Aria was scared.

Everything was new. If she agreed to become a harem girlfriend, what would Ren Asahi do to her?

What would he try to do with her body...

Would he make her kneel like a dog and serve him as her master...?

People say all men are perverts... could Ren be the same?

Because everything was a first, she couldn’t decide easily.

"Well... um... oh! Look, there’s a ranking board over there. Let’s go check it!"

That was the excuse she used to push him away with the tiny bit of courage she had left.

After rejecting him she felt a wave of relief.

My dungeon partner had just asked me to become his second girlfriend. Simply accepting that would have been strange. I must be out of my mind.

"It hasn’t even been that long since I met Ren..."

In the end she stayed in the ambiguous state of "maybe a girlfriend someday" and settled for the present pretending to be a dungeon wife.

There was nothing to gain, but also nothing to lose.

Then Ren went one step further.

"You... you bitch!!"

The moment Deherit raised her hand, Aria tensed, thinking, ’I can legally beat this person.’

With overall B-class stats, disciplining Deherit wouldn’t even be difficult for her.

However...

Something completely unexpected happened!

"...What are you doing?"

Ren grabbed Deherit’s arm hard.

"Don’t you dare touch my woman."

He said it like he was staking a claim in front of everyone.

Gasps and surprised exclamations erupted from the female students watching.

Aria couldn’t even remember what expression she was making. Was this what it felt like to stand at the center of the universe?

She was completely captivated by the sight of a strong man protecting his partner.

She hadn’t expected this at all.

Only a short while ago he had been a lowly D-class she worried might not even be able to walk properly without her help.

Yet that same D-class Ren Asahi...

had just defended her from another man while standing as a B-class hunter.

It felt like he was publicly declaring that she belonged to him.

Wrapped in Ren’s arms, Aria went completely soft from head to toe.

She was more defenseless than she had been since she was seven years old.

All because of the solid, reliable strength of a man’s arm.

It felt like every desire she had ever held was suddenly satisfied.

"Oh no... I’m in trouble. I have to step in..."

She thought, realizing the danger.

Pure stats still favored Deherit.

If I don’t help, Ren will be humiliated...

"Gah...!"

’Huh...?’

Did Deherit just lose...?

Surprise after surprise.

"Where does a D-class punk get the nerve...!"

In the pure contest of strength between the two men, Ren clearly had the upper hand.

Aria couldn’t take it. Her womb was actually trembling.

’Ah... so cool. So impressive...’

I’m being protected by the amazing Ren.

"Argh! You bastard...! You think I’m easy...!"

Go, our Ren, fighting!

Aria cheered silently while staring at his sharp profile.

A short while later the student council president appeared, seized Ren, and dragged him away...

Unease immediately filled Aria’s chest.

What if he gets scolded because of me?

’No... more than that...’

What if the student council president is after Ren too?

Both of them have top-tier looks. They would look perfect together.

Compared to them, what do I even have?

Only closeness.

Aria realized she had made the worst possible choice today.

Ren had gathered the courage to confess, only to receive a painful rejection.

Deherit’s outburst had shown her something important.

He was a man who knew how to protect his woman... a man with real dignity...

’I have to make this right.’

I’m sorry for the unpleasant experience, Ren.

A "harem confession" is still a confession.

I no longer doubt that shameless request to become his second girlfriend.

Every last defense a virgin had was already dismantled.

’No matter what, Ren would never hurt me.’

He protected me like that...

Of course, mental preparation alone wasn’t easy.

Even after she returned home she kept thinking about it late into the night.

For a virgin the proposal was far too provocative.

’What if he asks me to make some kind of lewd vow of obedience...?’

You never know until you’re actually facing it.

One thing is certain.

’I will find out.’

Why Elle had fainted over the weekend.

What it would feel like to receive the full, passionate love of the strong Ren with her entire body.

’But to suddenly ask for it now... isn’t that too bold...?’

Her thoughts stopped for a moment.

Then Aria decided to keep things simple.

That was her real strength.

’Alright. Now it’s my turn to be brave.’

Ren had confessed and she had felt embarrassed, but it was nothing compared to what he had gone through. No signals, no teasing, no hints beforehand...

To convey her feelings to the man who had just experienced rejection as quickly as possible, Aria didn’t wait until tomorrow. She immediately picked up her phone. She wanted him to know right away.

To let him know: "Your confession didn’t fail."

’Really... this is so embarrassing...’

Ren must have gathered so much courage to confess. Now it was her turn...

[Aria]

Ren, what you said today.

[Aria]

About asking me to be your second girlfriend.

[Aria]

Is that... still valid?

Message sent.

"Ah! I can’t take this!"

Aria pulled the blanket over her head and curled into a ball. What if he rejects her? What if he asks what on earth she’s talking about? Wouldn’t he think it was in bad taste to send something so bold over text after she had already avoided answering his confession face-to-face?

I feel like I’m going to die of anxiety...!

She shivered.

Then a reply arrived.

[Ren Asahi]

Let’s talk on the phone right now.

Aria quickly turned off the light and put on her earphones in bed.

"Ren?"

– I saw your message.

Her heart started pounding...

She was glad they weren’t face-to-face right now.

If she had to listen to that deep voice while looking at his face, she might have actually fainted.

– I’m sorry. Did my weird words bother you a lot?

"No...! I’m the one who should apologize... Does your leg still hurt?"

– It’s fine. Didn’t hurt at all.

A lie...

She had kicked him pretty hard...

"Why call...? I mean... why?"

– I wanted to hear your voice.

Aria covered her mouth.

Her whole body warmed... her ears burned...

Just hearing Ren’s voice made her so happy...

– Let me hear yours too.

"My voice... yeah... it’s kind of embarrassing..."

– You’re my girlfriend now, right?

"Yes."

– If you ever feel unlucky and want to hit me, just tell me.

"No, no, no...! Why would I slap you...? You’re my boyfriend..."

Boyfriend.

The fact that she could call Ren that sent a thrill through her entire body.

I’d be fine even as the second.

"Would you be okay with me being the second...?"

– Second?

"...Huh...? Wasn’t that what you meant?"

Elle is the queen. I’m the concubine.

Wasn’t that the idea?

– Ah, sorry. This is my first time... I’m not really familiar with the terminology.

"Pfft..."

Aria couldn’t hold back a laugh.

It was truly awkward.

"Did someone push you into wanting a harem?"

– ...

"...Really?"

– Someone else might have given me the opportunity, but the decision to go for it was mine.

"So... does that make me the second...?"

– I don’t really like that word. It sounds too much like a concubine.

"Can you explain what you mean... very precisely...?"

The time it took for Ren to swallow felt like forever to Aria.

– It means that right now I prefer you, Aria.

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