Chat Group: Anime Girls are Moist

Rei Ao: "She ran into a type of monster known as an 'evil spirit.' Though it was very weak, it could still be deadly for an ordinary person with no means of defense."

Megumi Katou: "An evil spirit? Is it the kind of thing I'm imagining?"

Mai Sakurajima: "Does the newcomer's world really have such creatures? Sounds a bit scary."

Mabel: "Evil spirit? What are you talking about? I don't understand."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "An evil spirit can be understood (in our terms) as a malevolent entity formed from the grudge or hatred lingering after a person's death, possessing a special kind of power driven by obsessive resentment, potentially able to kill humans in bizarre ways."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "Of course, in our world, evil spirits only exist in fictional stories."

Mabel: "Mm…that does sound scary."

Saeko Busujima: "Such stories are generally warnings for people to do good and avoid harming others, lest they be targeted for revenge by an evil spirit."

Yomogawa Ayame: "Yes, it's basically about having a sense of reverence for life."

Hiiragi Shinoa: "This type of monster, conjured from negative energy and unseen by most people, can be truly catastrophic for ordinary folks."

Rei Ao: "It's pretty much like that here too, but also a little unusual."

Tohru: "What's unusual about it?"

Tohru: "Almost nobody can see these evil spirits, and they can't directly harm people who can't see them?"

Yukinoshita Yukino: "So they can actually hurt someone who can see them?"

Rei Ao: "Yes, about that."

Rei Ao: "But first, the evil spirit needs to confirm that the human truly can see it before it attacks."

Tohru: "That's such an odd limitation."

Stella: "In that case, wouldn't pretending not to see it keep you from being attacked?"

Rei Ao: "Yep, that's exactly how strange it is."

Hiiragi Shinoa: "Wait a minute—if ordinary people can't see evil spirits, doesn't that mean Yotsuya Miko (the newcomer) isn't an ordinary person?"

Akame: "Good point."

Frieren: "But if she wasn't ordinary, shouldn't she have been able to handle such a weak spirit on her own?"

Rei Ao: "She's different only in that she has the ability called 'spirit sight,' which lets her see evil spirits."

Rei Ao: "Apart from being able to see them, it doesn't grant her anything else."

Sui: "Huh? So it's basically useless, and it only puts her in danger?"

Mai Sakurajima: "So, how is she doing now?"

Rei Ao: "She's just a bit shaken; she needs some time to recover."

"Ah, so that's it…"

Yotsuya Miko began to piece it together.

Everything Rei Ao said lined up with her experience—so the reason she was saved was because of the chat group trade. Otherwise, she really would have been eaten by that evil spirit!

"Thank you for saving me!"

She hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

"It's too soon for thanks," Rei Ao replied.

"Don't forget, this was a trade."

"Um—is it money you need? Just tell me how much. I'll pay whatever I can manage!"

Miko took it very seriously.

"Money won't do any good. Check the chat group's 'Trade Details,' which must be fulfilled."

Rei Ao gave her a hint.

"I've already acquired the 'Spirit Sight' ability."

"Oh, right. Let me look…"

Yotsuya Miko blinked. "Hmm, there's also something called 'Body Usage Rights (Once).' What is that about?"

She was clueless.

"Let's not worry about that for now," Rei Ao said, not wanting to shock her too much with a blunt explanation. He simply pointed to a spot on her outfit that she herself hadn't realized.

"I think you should deal with your…um…present situation first."

"?"

Miko was momentarily confused—then a cold breeze blew by.

"!!!"

All at once, she felt a chilly sensation under her skirt.

She clamped her legs shut, her face turning bright red like a cooked apple.

It seemed…she needed a change of underwear.

"… …"

Watching her look so embarrassed and on the verge of tears, Rei Ao realized just how disarmingly cute that expression was. Something about it made him want to tease her a bit.

Noting Miko's obvious discomfort, Sayuri—who'd seen plenty of awkward moments taking care of young girls—spoke up, "Rei Ao-kun, we should find a hotel or something first."

"No problem."

They found a hotel.

With a bit of special influence, Rei Ao secured a room, leaving Sayuri there to reassure Yotsuya Miko and let her take a bath. Meanwhile, Rei Ao and Ai went out to buy her some spare clothes.

Having changed into fresh attire, Miko stood before the three of them, her hands clutching the hem of her shirt, head bowed… all because Sayuri had explained what "Body Usage Rights" meant as payment.

After understanding, Miko now realized the meaning behind Rei Ao's earlier knowing smile. Could they really do…that kind of thing?

She no longer knew what to do or say.

Rei Ao exchanged a glance with Sayuri.

Sayuri caught the cue and gently pulled Miko to sit beside her. Because of her kindness and care earlier, Miko trusted her deeply.

Then Rei Ao spoke up.

"Miko—is it okay if I call you that?"

"Mm."

She gave the faintest reply, like a mosquito's buzz.

"What do you think about this trade? Speak your mind."

"Mm…"

Again, Miko shrank in embarrassment. But after a moment, she mustered her courage and lifted her gaze.

"I—I know the trade is one of the chat group's rules, and you also saved my life, so… I'll accept all that I'm supposed to pay."

It wasn't that she was giving up—more that she understood she had made her choice, and there was a cost. If it wasn't for Rei Ao, she wouldn't be alive right now. Besides, she'd overheard some gossip that plenty of her peers had already had their "first experiences," so…maybe it would be okay? Even if it wasn't someone she loved, he had saved her life. And to top it off, Rei Ao was handsome with a great presence. Her impression of him was actually quite good.

So Yotsuya Miko resolved to obey the trade's conditions, offering up her "first time."

Yet she twisted her fingers shyly, whispering, "I—I really don't know anything about that sort of thing. I'm not sure I could…do it right."

"No experience?"

Rei Ao arched a mischievous grin.

"No worries. I'll have Sayuri and Ai demonstrate for you, and I'll teach you in person, too."

"Eh?"

Stunned, Miko watched as he reached out with left and right hands to draw two very flustered women—Sayuri and Ai—closer to him.

"Sayuri, Ai, you two will be Miko's instructors from here on."

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