April 1st, 2023

Beta Reader: My_Own_Worst_NPC

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Three of my Nyoro golems quietly passed by Cecily as she was kneeling to propose to me. Ah yeah, I think they went that way to water the fields… Wait, I think this is a pretty dumb scene we have right now. A delicate atmosphere has enveloped all of us in front of the cave.

“Cecily, I’m happy for your proposal, but I’m not thinking of marriage right now.” [1]

“But Shirou, this is all I can do to make amend…”

I wonder if this is some kind of cultural gap between this world and Earth. It may be the standard way of thinking in this world that a man’s happiness lies in marriage and a happy family. After all, there were many such people in Japan.

“Actually, I’m not interested in getting married yet. I’ll probably do it after I’m over 30 years old.”

Cecily looked up at me in surprise. “I… I know that I’m not a good enough match for you, Shirou, but still…” [2]

Yeah, our way of thinking here is fundamentally so different.

“I’m not saying that because I thought that Cecily is not good enough as a wife. I honestly think that you’re a good woman; you’re beautiful, you have good style, and top of all, you’re honest and very determined. I’m confident you’re the type of woman that, when you get married, would have no trouble to fulfill your duty as a wife.”

Although we lived together for only a short time, I remember seeing how serious and driven she was. And I remember seeing her naked body during her treatment, too.

Ah crap, I’m starting to get a boner now just by thinking about it.

“Anyway, here’s the thing. I don’t know about other men, but for me, a marriage is not an ultimate goal. And I don’t think that having been raped made me worth less than before. So you don’t have to think that you need to take responsibility by marrying me.” [3]

“That’s…”

Cecily was at a loss over how openly I had laid out my thoughts.

“Also, I’m not sure what you’ll think of me now, but… I’m actually not a virgin, even before you came to the island. I love having sex, and I’ve some experience with it.”

More than some, actually. Since I was doing it seven times each night with Gram, and much less than that with Chris. Hmmm? Why didn’t I do as many times during the night with Chris anyway? Oh yeah, that’s because I was also doing it during the day with her.

I think there was also the times when I did it four times in the morning… Yeah, I was really wrung out. It was a feat impossible to be done without magic.

“……”

“I’m really angry for what Janice did to me, and I don’t want to experience it ever again, but that doesn’t mean that I’m broken or in despair. That’s why, please don’t think that you need to assume responsibility for the rest of my life.”

“………” Cecily bit her lip in silence.

“So, Shirou-san, eh? Does this mean that you’re someone who lives a free sexual life?”

I was taken aback because I was suddenly approached by a strange girl. She has a big pair of eyes, hair done in pigtails, and freckled face, which leaves quite an impression.

“And you are…?”

“My name is Rouge, and I came to this island together with my sis, Cecily. Also, despite how I look, I actually have big breasts hidden underneath my clothes.”

What the hell is with the sudden declaration?

“I’m Shirou… nice to meet you.”

“Hey, uhh… I may look like a bit plain, but as long as we hit it off alright, I think Shirou-san and I could have a memorable night, you know!?”

Yeah, her face is a bit on the plain side, but she’s really a bubbly girl brimming with interest. Furthermore, a hidden big breast… I don’t dislike it. I love it, even.

Ugh, my strike zone is too wide for my own good, I’m afraid one day it will bite me in the back. [4] However, there’s sexual impulse and there’s logical reasoning, and right now, my logic is stronger and so I need to reject her advance.

“I’m sorry, but sex without love is not something I want to do…”

Of course, it was a lie. Since there are many times when I just want to succumb myself to my base desires without regards to who I do it with. (During morning and night)

“Now, now. Even if I look like this I have plenty of experience, you know. I’ve comforted a lot of widower before. I don’t even need magic to make them excited and ready to go! If you don’t believe me, Shirou-san, I can do a little demonstration by just using my hand…”

Wow, contrary to her appearance, she’s actually a slut! Not that I’m judging her, of course, since after all I’m probably as lewd as her, if not more…

Which then it suddenly occurred to me; in Japan, if a woman is uninhibited about sex, she is accused of being a “bitch” or a “slut, but on the other hand if a man is the one uninhibited, then it’s being tolerated. If the synonym for “yariman” were “yarichin,” the term “yariman” would be treated with contempt, while “yarichin” would even be used somewhat proudly. [5]

I have never been particularly conscious of this, but I now realize that declaring myself as promiscuous would have a negative effect from now on.

Which is why I must rectify it by saying it clearly and take a stand now.

“Look, I admit that I am lewd, and like fooling around with women. But still, I don’t want to do it with just anyone; I only want to do it with woman that I trust. That’s why I’m sorry, I can’t do it with you.”

Rouge stared at me so intently, it feels like she’s going to drill a hole with her stare.

Then she crossed her arms and nodded deeply.

…I guess she didn’t lie when she said that her breasts is big; I realize it just then when she crossed her arm. Crossed thy arms, and the truth shall be revealed!

“I understand! So basically, all I have to do is to win your trust, right!”

“What? Wait that’s—”

“For the sake of having an adventure together with Shiro-san, I will do my utmost best!”

She’s saying adventure together with me, but I think what she really means is a different kind of adventure here.

“Dost thou truly think the means to my older brother’s heart is to play the role of a sloven whore-daughter? What a jest.”

Sierra intervened between me and Rouge.

“Come on now. It’s not good to interfere in someone else’s love life you know.”

“You’ll burst my sides with such a grand jape. Mayhap a stern application of my ice magic would cool down the fever of your loins!”

“I only want to douse myself in the flame of love, so I don’t need you raining on my parade, okay shortie? “

“Shirou, about my proposal…”

“Stop seducing my older brother, you uncouth woman!”

“Shirou-sa—n, I’ll even give your ××× an ××× with my ××× you know, all you need is to ask.”

“Such depravity! Never shall I let a woman like you near my Onii-sama.”

“Rather than for taking responsibility… What I really mean to say is… Umm…”

“Shortie, can you do ××× by using your ××× ?”

“Tch, such an act is but a meagre feat. Why only do that when I could do ××× in ××× hole just as well!”

“Gh! You would even go that far shortie…!”

What the hell… the situation has turned into a chaos. And it even turns for the worse, since I noticed that the adventurer Miina has shown up at the scene.

“Shirou-san, my party got wiped out again!”

“So, when I said ‘taking responsibilities’, it’s more of figure of speech… and…”

“Moreover, after taking his ××× from behind, I will then envelope his ××× with my  ××× and start moving it back and forth.”

“Come on, that’s just an inexperienced girl’s superficial wisdom. I’m telling you a man would like it better if you just simply do ××× to their ×××.”

“And, and, I somehow managed to escape because I had the Invisibility Ring with me.”

I have no idea what they are saying because they are all talking at the same time. I want to yell to them that I’m not Prince Shōtoku, there’s no way I can understand them if they keep talking at the same time! But there’s no way they would understand that reference. [6]

“Alright, STOOOOP!! Time out!” I yelled out loud to put a stop to their ramblings.

“First of all, Cecily. Don’t worry about it anymore. And, I’m glad to see you here again, safe and sound.”

“Uh, yeah…”

“Next, Rouge. Don’t sexually harass me in the middle of the day! There are already a lot of rough women out here with barely controlled urges. If you give them the impression I’m that kind of man, I’m going to be too busy chasing them off to do anything else. If you need someone to sleep with, there’s a whorehouse in the commercial district, so go there!”

“Meh, I’m not into doing it with professional pleasure-giver.”

Doesn’t this girl know the concept of self-introspection?

“Anyway, I’m not interested in doing it with you right now. And next, Sierra.”

“What of it?”

“Those things you said before, are you really fine to do it for me?”

“Ahem. S’truth… I have no misgivings about such things, be it with you…”

“Sierra, you know I trust you, but I don’t want to have that kind of relation with you.”

Not for now, at least.

“Hum. I also still want Shirou to be my older brother.”

Alright. I managed to placate Sierra for now.

“And finally, Miina. What happened?”

She was listening to our conversation with a neutral face. But when I shift my attention towards her, Miina’s expression quickly changed.

“Uh… Uuugh… Again, my party got wiped out again. Say, Shirou, am I some kind of party crusher? Did I somehow bring the death god to the party I joined?”

Another party that Miina had joined got wiped out. Not to mention, she also lost the friends she came to the island with.

“Now now, you know that’s not your fault. Come here, let’s check your injuries.”

“My injuries have been taken care by the healer. Thanks to that, I now only have 1,800 Lehmens in my pocket…”

“I see… But you know, what’s important is that you’re still alive, Miina. Hey look, I’m heading back to the inn to make some mackerel sandwiches, do you want one too?”

“U,uuughh… zank yu beri much!” *sniffle*

I patted Miina’s head gently and let her stand.

“Cecily and Rouge too, please have lunch with me and Sierra. I’ll make extra portion for you girls now.”

Yeah, the best way to deal with the situation right now is by having a good meal. People regain their strength and spirit when they eat, after all.

And so I washed my hands and put on my apron.

Girls’ talk

“Haah… my big sis Cecily, now I know why you’re so infatuated with that man. He has the natural air of being erotic.”

Cecily responded by giving her a punch.

“Don’t talk about Shirou like that!”

“Ouch ouch… But it’s true, right. Just look at his figure wearing apron, I can tell with a glance that he must be an M type. He’s a virgin killer, I’m telling you.” [7]

“That’s true. Shirou-san might be down-to-earth, but he is still very erotic. He’s kind and sexy! I’ve known from the moment I became an adventurer on this island, I want him to be the man I lose my virginity with!

“I think it’s about time you get your head out of the clouds and return to reality, little girl!”

“Naaw… it’s fine if she keeps being wishful like that, big sis Cecily. To graduate from virginity with an experienced man, now isn’t that the most delicious situation after all!”

Sierra only sighed loudly without saying anything.

And so, the girls talk in that isekai world continued until the mackerel sandwiches were ready.

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For the record, Shirou is not really that popular with the women; they just found him relatively easy to score. Or at least, that is the case with the women other than Sierra and Cecily. [8]

Shirou himself is aware of the fact, so he didn’t get carried away.

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1 Oh no. Poor Cecily.

2 As in, Cecily thinks that Shirou was expecting someone who has a more stable income and position as his wife, so he will feel more assured of their livelihood. More so, because Shirou is already the proprietor of a well-established inn at this point.

3 To make it clearer, it’s like if you break some merchandise in a store you have to pay for it since no one will want to buy it. Cecily thinks that Shirou is now broken, and has less value, so no respectable women would want to marry him now. Shirou explained that it’s not the case, and when the time comes, he will find no problem of finding someone to marry.

4 I don’t think it’s too wide, though. Being attracted to many women you encounter is a trait shared by most men.

5 I can’t find the explanation for the word origin, but I think: Yariman = Yari + Man(ko). Yaru/Yari is the rather rude equivalent of Suru, it means doing something. Also, Yaru is a slang for doing the deed. Manko is female genitalia, usually added with prefix o-

Meanwhile Yarichin is Yari+ Chin(ko). Yes, Chinko is male genitalia.

Yariman usually means bitch or slut, while Yarichin means womanizer, player.

6 I tried browsing Prince Shōtoku and I still don’t understand the reference. All I know is that he was someone of significance importance in Japan’s history, living from February 7, 574 – April 8, 622. Supposedly he brought over many ideas from China to great benefit of Japanese country.

7 Originally it means Masochist, but I think in the novel context it’s more like having preference of being dominated by the opposite sex.

8 The women, rather than thinking that Shirou is really handsome, they are more like thinking he’s a more easily accessible (since they’re on an island) and of better quality then the available men in the whorehouse. The people who are truly smitten by him on the island are only Cecily and Sierra.

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Additional notes: By the way, translating this chapter almost took me a whole week. It’s because I want to do justice to the silliness of the chapter. I hope you find this chapter as amusing as I did.