Outcast Nerd: NTR Player

〈Chapter 35〉 The Protagonist’s Taste is a Bit Dangerous

“So, what’s your name?”

—Huh?

Yu-jin, who was getting dressed, suddenly asked.

“We’ve just been calling you ‘Slime’ so far, but it feels kinda weird to keep doing that, ya know.”

—What, are you suddenly interested because I’m turning into your type of girl?

Yu-jin tightly shut his mouth.

Honestly, he hadn’t really thought about it until now…

But after hearing what Slime said, it did seem like there was some truth to it.

Even now, the white dress shirt and black stockings he’d seen earlier were still floating in front of his eyes.

“Hmm, maybe you’re right. Honestly, you looked insanely cute in human form.”

—Cough! Hack! Hack!

The slime inside his soul made an odd sound.

Then, with a slightly awkward tone, it began speaking—though there was still a hint of affection in its voice.

—You should try to stop blurting out your thoughts so casually.

“Did I do that?”

—Yes! That’s why people keep misunderstanding you!

At Slime’s words, Yu-jin just tilted his head in confusion.

He had no idea what kind of misunderstanding he was supposed to be getting into.

Slime sighed deeply.

—Tch, never mind. What am I even going to tell you?

If I had known this would happen, we wouldn’t have ended up in this situation in the first place.

Should I tell him that while he was unconscious, I called Cheol-soo “gay”?

After thinking for a moment, Slime shook its head.

It wasn’t exactly worried about hurting anyone’s feelings.

It’s just that, given this guy’s personality, once he realizes it’s his fault, he’ll probably apologize or try to fix things somehow.

‘And that would only end badly for Cheol-soo.’

How many times has this guy installed some dark and beautiful big candy now?

Slime doesn’t particularly like humans other than Yu-jin.

To be honest, it doesn’t care what happens to those kinds of guys.

But Yu-jin seems to want to be friends with them.

We can’t let things get any worse between them.

Right now, both Yu-jin and Cheol-soo need time.

—Anyway, about my name? I don’t really have one.

“What? Why not?”

—Because no one ever gave me one, and I never needed one.

I’m the ultimate slime.

Specialized in taking over and brainwashing others’ bodies.

It was unimaginable that I’d ever become close to someone.

Even intelligent demons wouldn’t think otherwise.

Slime has never experienced any kind of bond with others.

“Well, that’s inconvenient. You should at least have a name.”

—…I don’t really care. And I don’t plan on talking to anyone besides you anyway.

“I’d like you to have one.”

Yu-jin said sincerely.

Until now, he thought they’d eventually part ways.

But now, it seems like Slime considers him a friend of sorts.

He has a premonition that they’ll be together for a long time.

There’s no way he can go through life without knowing the name of someone so important.

—…Then you come up with one.

“Me?”

—Yeah, I can’t do it myself, can I?

Slime asked with a subtle undertone of expectation.

Actually, there was a bit of calculation behind this.

Humans tend to grow more attached to something they’ve named themselves.

Isn’t that why people give names to their pets when raising them?

‘Though I’m definitely not a pet.’

Still, the act of naming itself remains special.

That alone can secure a significant place in someone’s heart.

Most importantly, since no one besides Yu-jin will ever call me by my name,

I’d prefer it to be something he likes.

“Names, huh…”

Whether he realized it or not,

Yu-jin started seriously contemplating.

—Hmm! Hmm! Anything you come up with is fine…

“Paimon, how about that?”

—Absolutely not.

Slime firmly rejected.

If it had a face, it would definitely be glaring right now.

“You just said anything was fine a second ago!”

—That one’s an exception.

Ignoring copyright issues, I can already sense that I’d be treated like a joke or emergency rations.

I have to avoid that name at all costs.

My instincts are screaming louder than ever.

If I take that name, I won’t become a hero.

Instead, I’ll turn into some mascot character that keeps repeating “Ehehe, I’m here!”

“Hmm, naming stuff is harder than I thought.”

—Just keep it simple. Something easy to remember, elegant, modern, and with character.

“That sounds easy enough?”

Yu-jin groaned as he thought hard.

Then, with a look of sudden realization, he grinned widely.

“How about Rime?”

—…Rime?

“Slime’s name is Rime! Heh, Rime fits perfectly.”

Slime internally sighed deeply.

Oh man, how could this lack so much effort?

This is supposed to be the result of all that deep thinking?

—Is this the best you can do? Are you sure?

“Awww…is this one bad too?”

Yu-jin asked with a slightly dejected expression.

He must’ve been pretty fond of the name he came up with.

Ugh, that look makes me feel weak.

—Well, it’s not terrible.

“Really?!”

Actually, it wasn’t a completely bad name.

Yu-jin usually called her “Slime.”

Since that was already familiar, “Rime” might actually feel more natural.

Thinking about it that way, it carries a nice meaning between the two of them.

No, it might even be good.

—Hmm, from now on, my name is Rime then.

“Yep! Nice to meet you again, Rime.”

—Huuuuuuh~

For some reason, my chest feels ticklish.

I always thought names were useless.

But being called by someone feels…like this.

Or is it because Yu-jin is the one calling me?

—…Call me again.

‘Huh? Why?’

Ugh, this dense idiot!

Do I have to explain everything?!

—Because I’m not used to the name yet. I need to hear it more often to adjust.

“Oh, I see. How does it sound, Rime? Do you like it?”

—Once more.

“Rime, I’m always grateful to you.”

—…Again.

“Rime, meeting you was such a stroke of luck.”

“I’m really glad you’re here with me, Rime.”

—…Alright, that’s enough.

Why do I feel heat rising to my head?

This is dangerous.

Why am I feeling these emotions just from having my name called?

‘Damn, I got stuck with someone like this.’

Rime thought it was lucky to have entered Yu-jin.

Right now, I must look absolutely ridiculous.

There’s no way I can show this face.

I’d die of embarrassment.

—Hmm! Hmm! Anyway, nice to meet you properly.

“Yeah! Let’s work hard together to make more friends.”

“Rime?”

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—I don’t know! Stop talking to me!

Yu-jin was taken aback by Rime’s sudden sulk.

Seriously,

this is one bad catch.

One really, really bad catch.

****

Lately, Yu-jin’s homeroom teacher had been in a good mood.

And for good reason—Kim Tae-jin’s evaluation of Yu-jin had exceeded expectations!

-He’s quite promising. It was rewarding to teach him.

If Kim Tae-jin praised him so highly…

Clearly, my judgment wasn’t wrong.

Yu-jin hides a warm heart within.

He just couldn’t reveal it because of Hwagcheon’s background.

‘Hmm, with this, I might really be able to free Yu-jin from Hwagcheon’s grasp.’

The key point was that Kim Tae-jin showed great interest in Yu-jin.

With that hero, we might have a good card against Hwagcheon.

Rescuing a student who could’ve gone down a dark path—

Could there be anything more gratifying for a teacher?

‘Hmm, I might finally be able to put the nurse’s arrogance in its place.’

While thinking this, the teacher cheerfully headed toward the infirmary.

That’s when she noticed students through the slightly open gap.

If that was all, there wouldn’t have been a problem.

The issue was that the two seemed half-dressed.

‘Inappropriate opposite-sex interaction!’

The teacher’s face immediately flushed red as she quickly hid herself.

She didn’t know why yet, but she felt like she shouldn’t rush in.

Gulp.

She swallowed nervously.

Who could it be?

Who would dare share affection in broad daylight at the infirmary… No, it’s infuriating!

As a teacher, I must say something about this!

—Yu-jin?!

When the teacher peeked out, she was shocked to see an unexpected figure.

A certain female student was snugly nestled in Yu-jin’s arms.

Worse, the girl was half-naked in a partially unbuttoned dress shirt.

Her skirt was nowhere to be found.

Through the black stockings, her underwear line and the curves of her legs were clearly visible.

‘Doesn’t the height difference seem a bit extreme?!’

The first thing the teacher thought was this.

Of course, she had no intention of commenting on Yu-jin’s tastes.

But even so, this height difference is almost criminal.

‘So, Yu-jin prefers petite girls, huh?’

Surprising, wasn’t it?

Pretty unique.

Even I get told that I look too young to be considered a woman sometimes.

Realizing this, the teacher had another epiphany.

‘Could it be… Could the reason Yu-jin was so nice to me before be because…?!’

Everything starts to fit together.

Even Kim Tae-jin, who appeared feminine as a girl…

Was it because she matched Yu-jin’s preferences that he behaved so obediently?

Ignoring the health teacher’s advice,

and prioritizing my requests…

Could all of that have been because of that?

The teacher’s ears burned red.

‘Ah, no way! Yu-jin is a student, and I’m a teacher! Thinking of me that way is criminal!’

I underestimated the successor of Hwagcheon.

Thinking of a teacher with romantic intentions? Unacceptable.

Though her heart appreciated the gesture, it was absolutely inappropriate.

Just then, Yu-jin stood up.

“Hiiik!”

Without realizing it, the teacher let out a hiccup and took a step back.

Fearing an encounter with Yu-jin, she hastily fled.

Her face was bright red.

‘No matter how you look at me with perverted eyes, I won’t give up on education!’

Thus, building new misunderstandings and misconceptions,

the homeroom teacher reaffirmed her commitment as an educator.

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