Journey to Planar World

"Yes."

"..."

Even though Nino already knew Charlie's answer, hearing it directly from him made her feel uneasy. Subconsciously, she bit her lower lip.

"Once I leave, your life and your sisters' lives will return to normal. Aishia and I can only help you this far. The five of you will be fine!"

"Go to another city, meet new faces, learn to love and hate humanity. Live happily, okay? That way, Aishia's and my efforts won't be in vain!"

As he spoke, Charlie patted her head.

"Will we meet again in the future?" Nino asked with a trembling voice.

"Forget about me. Consider everything you've experienced just a bad dream."

"Idiot. How could I ever forget you..."

Though Charlie didn't answer directly, Nino understood his meaning from his words.

Honestly, it was impossible for her not to develop feelings for him, even in such a short time. After all, Charlie was truly her ideal type. Especially with the way he fought to protect her from danger.

How could her heart not be moved?

'It seems before I leave, I'll have to erase their memories of me and Aishia. Otherwise, they'll struggle to return to normal life.'

Seeing her reaction, Charlie silently made his decision.

He wasn't a clueless simp like Yuuki Rito or Orimura Ichika. Among the Nakano quintuplets, he could tell that three of them had special feelings for him.

But Charlie pretended not to notice. To him, they were just teenage girls going through puberty. In other words, still minors!

Though his body was 18 years old, his mind was far more mature!

Charlie looked down on protagonists reincarnated into children's bodies who lusted after young girls as if their minds had been reset to factory settings.

"Hm?"

His eyes widened as he felt something soft and wet on his lips. While he was lost in thought, Nino suddenly kissed him!

As he returned to his senses, Charlie placed his hands on Nino's shoulders, intending to push her away. But he underestimated her boldness.

Nino wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him down, and kissed him aggressively.

"..."

With his physical strength, he could have easily forced her off if he wanted. However, Charlie hesitated, worried he might accidentally hurt her.

This reminded him of a humorous saying from his past life: "If you are raped and can't fight back, just enjoy it."

Charlie even opened his mouth, allowing Nino's tongue to enter. Of course, as an amateur, her movements were clumsy and unrefined.

The roles of attacker and defender reversed as Charlie took the initiative. Compared to the inexperienced Nino, he was a seasoned veteran.

Though he had only been intimate with two women—his wife and an Elf prostitute in the Entertainment District—his and his wife's hyperactive sex life gave him plenty of experience.

Under Charlie's skill, Nino quickly surrendered.

"Haah... haah... You bastard, you're way too good at kissing! That was my first kiss!"

Breathing heavily, Nino leaned weakly against Charlie's chest.

"Now you understand, right? I'm not a man worthy of you. Find someone better than me; I'm sure you'll meet him out there." Charlie spoke softly while stroking her long hair. He couldn't respond to her feelings.

"Hmph, I doubt any man could win my heart after knowing you. Anyway, consider that kiss my thanks for protecting us."

Gathering her strength, Nino stood shakily, straightened her wrinkled clothes, and ran off, leaving Charlie behind.

"Haiz... I overestimated my self-control. Not venting my desires for a while made me sexually frustrated? Damn, this is all because of this teenage body!"

"Luckily, I held back at the last second. Otherwise... I'd regret it deeply."

Charlie casually blamed Karasuki Rio's body.

No longer in the mood for fishing, he returned to the beach house.

❀❀❀

At the beach house overlooking the beautiful sea, the evening air was filled with the delicious aroma of grilled meat.

The savory smell made everyone's mouths water. Steaks, marinated chicken, sausages, and seafood like shrimp and squid were being grilled to perfection. Charlie skillfully flipped the meat, ensuring each side was evenly cooked.

He provided the best ingredients for everyone. After all, he "borrowed" them without needing to return anything.

"Yotsuba, don't get too close to the grill. You might get hurt." Charlie gently pushed Yotsuba aside as she tried to grab a shrimp before it was done.

"But it smells so good, Charlie-san!" Yotsuba complained, waving her hands to shoo away the heat.

Meanwhile, Itsuki had claimed a prime spot at the dining table set up outside. Holding chopsticks and an empty plate, she was ready to devour the first wave of food.

When Charlie finally placed a plate of grilled steak on the table, Itsuki was the first to move. With impressive speed, she grabbed the largest piece, poured BBQ sauce over it, and began eating happily.

"Itsuki! Wait your turn!" Nino scolded in frustration, but Itsuki just nodded while chewing with a blissful expression.

Everyone eventually gathered around the long table. Food kept coming from the grill, and the atmosphere grew more lively with each passing moment. Lighthearted conversations flowed amidst bites of delicious food.

"The steak is so good!" Miku praised as she carefully cut her piece of meat.

"It is, but the grilled chicken is amazing too." Ichika added, seated beside her.

Yotsuba, whose energy seemed boundless, busied herself sampling everything on the table. She even tried combining seafood with salad to create unique flavors.

However, no one could outdo Itsuki when it came to eating. Her plate was always full, and she didn't hesitate to grab extra portions whenever new food came off the grill.

"Itsuki, you're such a glutton. Watch out, or you'll gain weight." Nino teased, rolling her eyes.

"I-I won't get fat! I usually do yoga, so I don't have to worry about gaining weight!" Itsuki shot Nino an annoyed glare.

Meanwhile, Fuutarou was busy at the grill, having taken over the task of cooking from Charlie. With his sleeves rolled up and full attention on the sizzling meat, he ensured every piece was cooked to perfection.

"Uesugi-kun, you don't have to be so serious." Ichika commented with a slight smile.

"If I'm not serious, someone will complain that the meat is undercooked." Fuutarou retorted in a firm tone, casting a brief glance at Itsuki, who had already devoured half the table's contents.

On the other side, Charlie sat on a long wooden bench with Aishia. In front of them, on a small table, was a plate of grilled meat, shrimp, and roasted vegetables. He cut a piece of freshly grilled steak, skewered it with a fork, and offered it to Aishia.

"Try this. How does it taste?" He asked, watching her expression closely.

Aishia chewed slowly before smiling softly.

"It's delicious. The seasoning and doneness of the meat are perfectly balanced. You're really good at cooking, Charlie."

"Glad you like it." Charlie replied casually.

"They all look happy." Aishia murmured softly, almost as if talking to herself.

Charlie seated beside her, heard her words.

"That's because they feel safe. After everything they've been through, they deserve a moment like this."

"You deserve to enjoy it too, Charlie." Aishia nodded.

"..."

Charlie merely gave a small smile and proceeded to feed Aishia another piece of grilled meat.

'It's so easy to make a foodie happy. No need for branded bags, gold necklaces, fancy cars, or other material things.' He thought, watching Itsuki devour her meal with gusto.

As the night deepened, they finally finished their dinner. Everyone, except Itsuki, helped clean up the table and wash the dishes. Itsuki? She was already asleep in her chair, her belly full, her face radiating total satisfaction.

After everything was tidied up, they gathered by the beach, gazing at the star-filled night sky. The sound of gentle waves and the cool sea breeze created a serene ambiance.