My Stepsister in Kyoto

Yume lay on her bed as she held her smartphone while moving right and left, waiting for his response. She knew that he was working and she didn't want to interrupt him, but even so, she couldn't help but call him, wondering when he was going home. 

Was he okay?

What was he doing?

When was he going home?

"No, no! I can't stay like this! I will become that annoying, clingy girl that is hated the most by boys!" 

Yet, she felt helpless since she hadn't received a single reply from him even though she had tried to contact him several times. Letting out a long sigh, she hoped for him to go home as soon as possible. 

---

In the bathroom, Mizuto thought about what kind of job he should choose next. Previously, he had thought of getting the "Lover" as it would definitely help him raise his level, but his meeting with Akatsuki changed everything. He realized that not every woman was docile, and many of them were like a Venus flytrap, which emitted a pleasant scent, attracting an insect to lay onto its leaf before it snapped and ate the insect whole. 

Knowing the danger that might befall him due to his dangerous adventure, he had been thinking about choosing a job that made him able to fight, such as a "Warrior," a "Ninja," a "Samurai," a "Taekwondo," or even a "Boxing." 

While "Merchant" gave him the ability to manipulate one's mind, which made it impossible for one to fight against him if he was killed instantly, even if he had the "Brainwash" skill, it was meaningless, so having a protection ability definitely wasn't a bad idea. 

Yet, he wasn't sure whether he could raise his level as fast as he did with his 1st and 2nd jobs. Moreover, if he wanted protection, he could hire bodyguards, and with the "Brainwashing" skill, he didn't need to feel afraid of their disloyalty or betrayal. 

The old family might have an organization or a group of people that had been working for them for an entire generation, giving him a loyal pawn that could be used anytime. 

However, a nouveau riche lacked such an ability since they only got their wealth recently. 

Building power, wealth, and authority wasn't something that could be gained instantly. 

Still, for him, who had the "Brainwash" skill and the "Store" skill, all of that process could be erased, and he could even have his own armies. 

So, that was why his 3rd job was obvious. 

[Congratulations, you have chosen the "Lover" as your 3rd job!]

[The stillness of the calm lake slowly transforms into stormy waves.]

[You will be the lighthouse for those who have gotten lost.]

[With that light, be the best lover in the entire world.]

"....." 

He fell in silence as he washed his body with warm water. Naturally, he didn't use the soap in Nami's bathroom but bought the same brands of soap that he usually used in his house, so this scent didn't change. Still, he had to say, this "Lover" job surprised him, and like the "Merchant" and the "Student," he got two passive skills and five active skills. 

Those skills were "Healthy," "Erection," "Smile," "Charm," "Pleasure," "Stamina," and "Gaze." 

While "Healthy" and "Erection" were passive skills, the "Smile," "Charm," "Pleasure," "Stamina," and "Gaze" were active skills. Still, he had to say even though those five were active skills, they were like passive skills. If there was a difference between the two, then it was probably the level of the active skills that could be raised, but the passive skills couldn't. 

Yet, he had to say, he didn't regret choosing the "Lover" as his 3rd job. 

To explain how amazing this job was, he was going to explain each of the skills he gained from the passive skills. 

The two passive skills he got were "Healthy" and "Erection." 

A "Healthy" is allowed to stay healthy no matter who he is with, so even if his partner has an ailment in her body, it won't affect him, yet as he has the "Identify" skill, he definitely won't touch someone with a strange ailment even if he has this "Healthy" skill.

While "Healthy" is a powerful skill, "Erection" is even more so as this skill allows him to enlarge his size to whatever he wishes to be. It was definitely a frightening ability, and he understood why he could become the best lover in this world. He tried to use this skill, then fell into silence before shaking his head. His base was already good enough, and there was no need to enlarge it. 

"Let's see the active skills." 

Still, when he checked each of the abilities of the active skills, he felt that they were quite similar to the active skills of the "Student." However, while the skills of the "Student" were aimed at learning, the skills of the "Lover" were aimed at becoming charming and giving the best enjoyment to his partner. 

"Smile," "Charm," "Pleasure," "Stamina," and "Gaze."

Those five skills were the active skills of the "Lover." 

A "Smile" would enhance the appeal of his smile, a "Charm" would enhance his charm, a "Pleasure" would enhance his ability to give pleasure to his partner, a "Stamina" would increase his stamina, and a "Gaze" would enhance the appeal of his eyes. 

While the last skill might be strange, there was often a saying that from the eyes, one would fall in love. 

Was that the reason why a "Gaze" was part of the skill of the "Lover"?

Still looking at one skill point he had on his reserve after he chose his 3rd job, he decided to put it on the "Gaze" and then looked at the mirror, watching his eyes become clearer and more attractive. 

As he washed his body and chose the "Lover" as his 3rd job, he suddenly felt like a character MMORPG that had been equipped with powerful armor, accessories, and weapons for some reason. 

With that complicated thought, suddenly, the door opened, and Nami entered the bathroom. 

"Can I wash your back, Irido-kun?" 

Watching her plump and naughty body that was impossible to wrap in a thin white towel, Mizuto realized that he might like the mature woman more than he had thought. 

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While it might be their first time together, it was impossible for him to stay at Nami's house, and she wasn't a little girl who wished for his attention all the time. He was a student, after all, and he also had told his parents that he would go home at night so she couldn't keep him at home. 

Nevertheless, without him, she felt quite lonely. Fortunately, she was so sleepy after a tough physical education level, so that night, she slept well and had a nice dream. 

As he walked home, he took his smartphone, replying to various chats he received, especially from Reina and Yuu, so the two wouldn't trouble him before he called Akatsuki, which immediately connected. 

"Is it okay for you to call me at this time? Are you not with Yume-chan?" 

Akatsuki knew how dangerous his action would be, especially with how possessive Yume was. If Yume knew that he called her, then she wouldn't be surprised if Yume took a kitchen knife to his room. 

"..." 

Was that the first sentence she said to him when he called her?

Letting out a helpless sigh, he said, "I am on the outside." 

"Huh? Did you find another lover?" 

"...why do you always think that I am someone who can't control my lower body and has many lovers?" 

"Are you not?" 

Hearing her giggle, he was helpless. "So, what are you doing now?" 

Akatsuki snorted since this guy clearly avoided talking about what he was doing, but she didn't really mind and told him about what she had done that day. Naturally, she didn't follow him and stalked him since he had requested her to do so. Instead, she told him that she went to play with her friend in middle school, whose family owned a Buddhist temple near her home. 

"Your friend's temple?" 

"Um, it seems that they are in debt or something." 

"While it is great to know that you care about your friend, don't get involved in their problem unless you are a millionaire or wish your parents to work even harder than they are already." 

"I know." Akatsuki pouted. "I am not stupid enough to shoulder their debts and be forced by yakuza to sell my body or make an adult video." 

"Even if you say those words as a joke, never say them again." 

"...I am sorry." His voice was strong, showing his concern toward her, and it made her smile and happy, forgetting her suspicion of him having another lover.

"So, do you want me to think about how to solve their problems?" 

"No, no! They have already thought of a method to solve their debts." 

"How?" 

"Well, the debt aside, they need to think about how to keep their temple, and to do that, the eldest daughter is going to have an engagement with an official priest," Akatsuki said as she sighed helplessly. 

"...your friend sold her body?" 

"Hmm... that might not be wrong, but it's also wrong since they don't sell her body." Akatsuki felt conflicted. 

"What are you saying?" 

"Anyway, it's complicated. She told me not to worry, but..." 

"Well, you can't help but worry, right?" 

"They are all good girls, after all." 

"Girls?"

"I don't mind if you make them into your lovers." 

"Not part of a harem?"

"Sometimes, you should differentiate the relationship between those who will stay with you forever and those who just stay for a while." 

It was impossible for everyone to be like Akatsuki, who wished to be with him all the time, especially when he also wasn't even sure about the feeling of falling in love.

In the case of Akatsuki, she just stated that she was going to stay with him. As for his feelings? Probably, she didn't think too much since she was just happy to stay by his side. Still, there was no doubt he felt conflicted by this dedication, but he didn't stop her since this was her choice. 

Still, they didn't continue to talk about this unpleasant conversation and talked about other things as their time to talk was limited. By the end of his trip from Nami's house to home, it was the only period they could talk freely, so she wouldn't waste it. Nevertheless, when you talk with someone you like, the time passes so quickly, and she feels disappointed that she can't talk with him any longer. 

"See you on Monday." 

"Where are you going on Sunday?" 

"I plan to reach my ambition to conquer the world." 

"Good night. Be careful not to get stabbed by Yume-chan. Don't forget to delete our chat and call history." 

While Mizuto was speechless by Akatsuki's care, he also snorted since Akatsuki couldn't understand the man's greatness and ambition. However, this was normal since being special meant that no one would understand him. His path was fated to be a lonely and thorny one. 

Still, as he had decided to walk on this path, he wouldn't stop. 

Reaching his home, he said, "I am back." Nevertheless, as Akatsuki had said before, he didn't forget to delete their chat and call history.

Then, the sound of hurried steps was heard, and he saw Yume, who was staring at him in a daze. 

"What's wrong?" 

He was confused as he wondered why she didn't say anything. 

"...are you wearing contact lenses?" Yume asked in doubt, but she couldn't look away from his eyes. 

In other words, she said he was more handsome than before. 

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There is only one chapter, sleepy.

By the way, there are a total of 25 chapters on my patreón. You can check the link below if you want to see them. 

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