Huff, huff, haa…
Today, just like any other day, I leave my house at the same time to start jogging. It takes about 5 minutes to reach Sodegaura Park.
Huff, huff, haa…
As I arrive at the park, I begin running my usual course. Then, I spot the familiar pair sitting on a bench a little ahead. When I wave my hand, the girl sitting on the bench waves back at me. The other girl, who is standing, runs over to me.
"Hey, onii-san. Hello."
"Hey there, Lii-chan. You're not wearing your school uniform today, I see. Are you planning to run with me?"
Yesterday, she was wearing a cute school uniform, but today she's wearing a white cap, a pink Liirt, and black shorts. The sporty look suits her quite well.
"Yeah, remember our promise from yesterday? Mii doesn't want to run, so she said she'll cheer from over there."
As I pass by the bench, I wave at Mii-chan again. She smiles back at me with an umbrella in hand, wearing the same school uniform as yesterday. She's tied her hair into a ponytail, which reaches her shoulders—probably because it's so fluffy and must be hot.
"Alright then, I'll run at your pace, onii-san. You can just run as usual."
"Got it." I reply and start running at my usual pace while checking my heart rate on my smartwatch. I steal a glance at Lii-chan's face as she runs ahead with a determined expression. She quickly notices and looks back at me.
"Is Lii-chan good at sports?"
Being a beast person, she should have much higher physical abilities compared to humans, but Lii-chan seems especially skilled at sports.
"Well, I guess so. I used to do track and field back in the day, specializing in hurdles. I got quite far."
"Are you not doing it anymore?"
"Nah, I got bored. I'd rather enjoy my youth, you know? I mean, I'm a high school girl after all. But it might be difficult for a beast person like me…"
Lii-chan laughs slightly self-deprecatingly.
"I don't think so. I mean, Lii-chan is cute, you know?"
Her slightly lowered face suddenly turns towards me. Her wide-open eyes show a genuinely surprised expression.
"Is… is that for real, the thing you've been saying about finding me cute?"
"What do you mean by 'for real'?"
"Like, seriously, do you… do you actually think I'm cute?"
I nod, and she immediately turns her face away. With her face still turned down, she doesn't respond afterward.
Without saying anything more, I run silently next to her for a while. We complete a lap around the park and return to the bench where Mii-chan is sitting. As I pass by, I wave my hand, and Mii-chan waves back at me with a smile.
"Running together is fun, huh?"
I mutter.
"When I'm running alone, I end up overthinking things and time and distance seem to drag. But when I run with someone, it's enjoyable and time flies."
"Uh… I see. That's good."
Lii-chan faces me with an awkward smile. Seeing that, I smile back.
"What's your school like, Lii-chan? Is it just for different species?"
"Nah, there are humans too. Elves and orcs as well."
"I see. Are there boys?"
"Hell no! Boys wouldn't come to school! And if they did, it would be chaos."
Is that how it works? Boys don't attend school and don't work either. What do they do with their lives?
"Oh, I see. What kind of subjects do you study at school?"
"Huh? Regular stuff like Japanese and math… and then we have elective courses based on our species."
"Oh, I see. Tell me more about your school. What elective courses do you take, Lii-chan?"
As we continue talking about school, Lii-chan and I run through the park at a leisurely pace. An hour passes quickly, and when it's time for our walking session, Mii-chan joins us, and we decide to walk together.
"Yuu-chan is smart, huh? I want to see you studying sometime!"
"Mii-chan… I'd like to see your studies too!"
After that, we chatted about school even more, taking a more relaxed stroll than usual. It didn't take long before an hour had passed. As it was time for our cool-down walk, I joined Mii-chan, and we walked together.
"Eh, Yuu… I mean, onii-san, did you attend a boys' school or something?"
Lii-chan seemed embarrassed and couldn't bring herself to call me Yuu-chan.
"I haven't been to school. I'm more of a self-taught person. I don't have much to do and I'm bored. If there's any interesting games or trends going on, I'd like you to tell me."
To be accurate, thanks to the knowledge gained in dreams, I possess a master's degree level of knowledge, so it's not exactly self-taught. Well, let's leave it at that.
"Hmm… trends, huh? What's popular with us… maybe nail art?"
Mii-chan shows me her neatly arranged nails with subtle decorations.
"Nail art is popular, but you probably can't do it, Yuu-chan…"
"It looks really cute. Do you do it too, Lii-chan?"
Lii-chan hesitantly offers her hand, showing me her nails. While beast people's hands have a shape similar to humans, their joints are slightly shorter, and their hand size is smaller. Her nails are long but neatly maintained to avoid becoming too sharp, and they are subtly painted in a yellow hue. Lii-chan's black hand and the translucent yellow nails match exquisitely.
"Wow! They look beautiful."
I find myself reaching out without thinking and feel a soft, pleasant sensation on my finger.
"Eek!"
Lii-chan pulls her hand away in surprise. Oh no, this part of me isn't great. I might get scolded by Kabashima-san again.
"Uh, sorry. I couldn't help it, I just touched them."
"I-it's okay. I was just startled."
"Yuu-chan, I want you to look at mine more too. Can you touch them?"
Mii-chan extends her hand, so I take the opportunity to touch her nails, feeling the soft, fluffy fur on Mii-chan's hand, longer than Lii-chan's. The hand's shape is quite similar to Lii-chan's. The nails appear to have some glittery substance applied, sparkling when catching the light.
"The glitter and the translucency make them so pretty."
After commenting on the nail art, I let go of Mii-chan's hand, which she was smiling about. I didn't dare ask to see the palm side of her hand.
An alarm beeps. It's time.
"Alright, let's head back. It's the weekend tomorrow and the day after, so there might be more people. Let's meet again on Monday."
"Yeah, got it. See you later, Yuu-chan."
"Oh… then, goodbye!"
As much as I want to continue talking, I can't keep Kabashima-san waiting. I hurry back on my way home.
"He's gone… Lii-chan, how was running with him?"
"My heart is pounding like crazy…"
My heart is pounding so much that it hurts… And my underwear situation is even worse. I feel self-loathing for getting startled when he touched my hand.
"Yuu-chan… when he touched my hand, my heart was racing…"
I touch my own hand, lost in thought. I wish I could've felt Yuma-san's hand more comfortably…
"Next time is Monday… I can't wait to see him again."
"Yeah, I can't wait either. I hate school, but I might be able to endure Mondays if I get to see Yuma-san."
I want to have a proper conversation with Yuma-san next time. I should think about what topics to discuss during the weekend. I'm really envious of how Mii seems to have such a fun time talking with Yuma-san.
"By the way, Lii-chan… your female scent is so strong. I don't think Yuu-chan has noticed, but…"
I really want to change my underwear soon…
Time moves on a bit, and it's Sunday.
Yesterday, I played and had plenty of sex with Zahara-san at the interaction center. She said her mating season might be coming soon, so I'm looking forward to it.
Now, today, I'm spending a leisurely time with Kabashima-san. She's getting transferred to a different department starting tomorrow, and today is her last day as a servant. We had agreed to spend a relaxing day together before.
"Kabashima-san, could I have some coffee?"
"Of course. Please wait a moment."
We had lunch and lounged around. For me, this leisurely time is just the usual routine…
"Today is the last time I'll be taken care of by Kabashima-san… It feels a bit sad."
"I feel the same… However, we'll still be living together, so as much as possible, I'll continue to take care of you."
I smile at that response.
"Speaking of which, what time did you say Sayama-san is coming?"
Starting tomorrow, Sayama Saki will replace Kabashima-san as the servant. She's coming today to introduce herself.
"In about an hour. Since it's her first time working as a servant, she must be really nervous. I'm not worried, but please be kind to her."
I receive the coffee Kabashima-san brought. It smells nice.
"I wonder what kind of person she is. I'm looking forward to it. Kabashima-san, were you nervous when you came to me for the first time?"
"Oh, definitely. I was on the verge of having a heart attack."
While sipping the coffee, we chat about old times with Kabashima-san. Well, back then, I was extremely reserved with Kabashima-san, so the content is pretty much just about her being pleased with my occasional curt responses…
Ding-dong.
"Oh, is she here?"
Kabashima-san quickly heads towards the intercom.
"Yes, we've been expecting you. Please come in."
Kabashima-san responds and goes to the entrance. I sit on the living room sofa, waiting for them to arrive.
Click.
"Has Sayama-san arrived?"
With quick steps, Kabashima-san goes to the door.
"Here she is. Sayama Saki."
"U-um, nice to meet you! I'm Sayama Saki. I'm quite inexperienced, but please take care of me!"
She bows her head energetically. Her lovely chestnut hair's twin tails sway softly.
"Yeah, nice to meet you. I'm Kito Yuma."
I stand up and walk over to Sayama-san, extending my right hand. She lifts her head and looks at me in surprise.
I take Sayama-san's right hand and shake it with a bit of force. Sayama-san maintains her smiling face.
"Nice… nice to meet you…"
Sayama-san's face turns bright red as she murmurs in a shy, almost fading voice. Her eyes seem a bit teary.
Sayama-san is a cute girl. While Kabashima-san has an aura of a reliable older sister, Sayama-san gives off a feeling of an adorable younger sister. She has a youthful appearance, shorter than Kabashima-san, with slightly smaller breasts and buttocks. Her chestnut hair's twin tails bounce with every step. At 24 years old, she's two years younger than me. She's definitely in the little sister category…
Speaking of little sisters, I do have an actual older sister and younger sister, but I haven't seen them for a while due to our family home being in Miyagi Prefecture. Actually, I've been avoiding them for quite some time, so my memories of them are fading… I'll have to visit them at some point.
Kabashima-san guides Sayama-san around the house, explains how to use consumables and appliances, and after a brief chat, Sayama-san leaves. She bows her head and hurries away, her twin tails swaying. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I hope we can get along better over time.
"Haa, haa… This is bad, bad, bad, bad…"
My heart is pounding and I feel breathless. Did I do something rude? As the rumors suggested, he's an incredibly kind man!
"Yu-ma-sama…"
My heart tightens. Apparently, Kabashima-san, who's currently the servant, volunteered for this transfer. Being a servant, interacting with one of the few men is a popular profession, but the competition is fierce since there's only one position per man. So for her to willingly resign is highly unusual! And I heard it's because she was requested by the man she's been serving. (I confirmed this with her, so it's true.)
I graduated from college to become a servant, underwent a two-year training program, and obtained the necessary qualifications. But there was no man to serve… So I ended up doing work I didn't like in a completely unrelated department for several months… Then, a job opening for a servant was posted. I applied on a whim and surprisingly got the job! I was so surprised when I received the notification that I cried.
I steal a glance back, and Yuma-sama's house is visible in the distance. I will be living there from tomorrow onwards… Under the same roof as Yuma-sama. But being a servant strictly forbids any sexual relations with the man they serve. Well, let's be honest, I have no chance against Kabashima-san. She's cute, beautiful, has a perfect figure, is smart, and excels at housework. As for me, with my petite frame and youthful appearance, I'll be content just to cook meals for Yuma-sama.
"I'll do my best… I'll do my best, do my best… I'll give it my all."
Thinking about Yuma-sama's smile and recalling the sensation of his touch, I prepare myself for tomorrow's work.
Mia
A beastkin with a rabbit-like appearance.
Pure white, fluffy, long fur.
Seems calm but is proactive.
Height is 150 centimeters. Plump, chubby, and fluffy.