Sorry, Alice. But it’s just too embarrassing.
Even in the exchange diary I’ve started keeping with Alice recently, she writes poems about how great I am.
It’s embarrassing enough to read those, let alone have them sung in front of me and heard by Mashiro and the others.
I don’t mention it because it’s clearly written in an enjoyable manner, but my spirit is eroded bit by bit every time I read it.
I still remember lines like “Lord Ouga is the brightest first-magnitude star shining in the vast night sky of this world.”
Anyway, thanks to everyone’s praise, I feel much more energized.
I should be able to focus on the magic theory studies I’ve been cramming in place of physical training—
“—Ugh…!”
In an instant, a dull pain shot through my right arm.
Oh no… I shouldn’t have let my guard down. I accidentally let out a sound of pain.
I’ve been hiding it from Alice, but the truth is, the frequency of these painful sensations has been increasing day by day.
When I’m alone, absorbed in work or training, I can bear it. But just now, while chatting with everyone, I let my guard down and couldn’t suppress it.
“Ouga!?”
“I knew it, your arm is hurting again…”
“Alice!”
“I’ll go call the doctor right away!”
The three of them hurriedly gather around me, and Alice rushes off to call my regular physician.
“…You’re overreacting. It was just a little twinge, no need to make a fuss.”
“That expression of agony on your face earlier… it didn’t seem like just a minor pain.”
Reina says this, and Mashiro and Karen nod in agreement.
…Darn. Was it that obvious on my face?
With the three of them witnessing it up close, there’s no way to cover it up.
“I see… Father will scold me, saying I still need more training in keeping a poker face.”
“Ouga…”
“Don’t push yourself. It’s okay to tell us when you’re in pain, you know?”
“I think it’s wonderful that you don’t want to worry us. …But there are times when we want you to be honest and rely on us too, you know?”
“I can say with certainty that Alice feels the same way.”
Everyone’s kindness seeps deeply into my heart.
…My physical abilities in this world may be overpowered, but perhaps the real cheat is the luck I had in meeting these four.
If I hadn’t met them, I wouldn’t be trying so hard.
I might have even ended up joining the ranks of those corrupt nobles that Alice despises.
“…I’m sorry. It seems I wanted to look cool in front of everyone.”
“Geez… you don’t need to do that. I already think Ouga is…”
“—Lord Ouga! I’ve brought the doctor!”
“Thank you, Alice! But I wish you’d waited just a few more seconds!”
“I don’t quite understand, but right now, every second of Lord Ouga’s time is the most precious in the world! This takes priority!”
“You’re absolutely right! I’m sorry!”
Alice arrives, carrying the doctor in a princess carry.
Overwhelmed by her intensity, Mashiro was apologizing for something.
“Lord Ouga. Could you please tell me in detail how your symptoms have changed from before?”
Meanwhile, the doctor who was brought here is trying to carry out the job with extreme calmness.
As expected of someone my father trusts as our family physician.
To remain unfazed even after being brought in via princess carry…
“………… “
Since Alice is listening too, I could try to gloss over it, but… the three of them just told me they don’t want me to make that choice.
It’s okay. The issue with my right arm isn’t solely Alice’s responsibility.
And I’m sure she’ll do exactly what I ask.
“…The frequency of painful sensations has been increasing day by day.”
“…!”
Alice was gritting her teeth so hard it looked like her lips might split, but when she noticed my gaze, she immediately stopped and tried to maintain her usual expression, even if she couldn’t quite manage a smile.
For better or worse, it feels like we’ve taken a step forward.
For now, I need to decide how to deal with this pain.
Father knows about the symptoms, but I haven’t told him about the worsening yet.
Can this world’s medical science really cure it?
I’ve tried the prescribed medicines like painkillers, but their effect is minimal.
I’ve been unconsciously putting it off because I’m afraid of what might happen if it can’t be cured.
If it can’t be cured… that would be the same as being told I’m useless in battle.
Then I wouldn’t be able to protect everyone. I absolutely don’t want that.
Such immature hesitation had been dulling my decision-making.
Father will probably be angry, but it’s my own fault. I’ll accept it gracefully.
“Lord Ouga. I’ll examine you again. Please let me know if you feel any pain or discomfort.”
“Alright, I’m counting on you.”
There will be many issues arising from my actions as a [Saint] and new relationships, but first, I need to do something about this arm pain.
I glared at my arm, which wasn’t returning to its normal condition and was becoming less and less useful.
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In the end, I still haven’t received an accurate diagnosis for the pain in my arm.
However, after everyone’s advice, I wrote a letter to my father about the symptoms, and a ray of hope appeared. Surprisingly, it seems my father will bring someone who might know about my condition.
This is incredibly helpful. Given that there’s a clear deadline to heal completely before the final battle with Flone, the sooner, the better.
How foolish I was to have neglected this for so long, overconfident in my god-given body.
I had my priorities wrong.
Father is supposed to bring this person tonight.
So, how am I killing time until then?
“Here you go, Ouga-kun. Say ‘aah'”
“Does anything hurt? Your right shoulder still seems quite stiff.”
“Please try this fruit too. It’s very sweet and delicious.”
I’m being pampered by Mashiro, Karen, and Reina, all dressed in maid outfits.
I’m seated in the middle of the room’s sofa, with Mashiro on my left and Reina on my right, taking turns feeding me fruit snacks.
Karen is behind me, diligently massaging my shoulders.
Since the day I confessed about my arm symptoms, the four girls have become increasingly attentive.
Even though Alice was already taking care of me due to my right arm being incapacitated, with these three added, it’s become nothing short of heaven.
Arm pain, please don’t go away~! Flone, please don’t attack~!
As long as I have this paradise, I’m confident I could endure for a month! I wish I could postpone the full recovery until after that!
Just kidding! Of course, I’m joking!
I can’t say such irresponsible things, but I’d be lying if I said a small part of me didn’t mean it.
“It’s Ouga-kun Pampering Week. Please enjoy it to the fullest.”
“We all prepared this thinking Ouga-kun would like it. Hehe… our plan was a great success~”
Mashiro pokes me in the side, grinning.
Her maid outfit is slightly different from those worn by the maids in our household.
That slight difference makes a big impact, clearly designed to appeal to men…
…I had a feeling about this, but it seems the women have figured out my fondness for breasts.
That must be why Mashiro’s maid outfit has such a daring neckline.
The maid outfit is cut in a heart shape, centered to reveal her cleavage.
Naturally, Mashiro’s voluptuous breasts are on full display.
Noticing my gaze fixed on one spot, she grins and pushes them together, emphasizing them even more.
Whoa, they’re huge… I deserve credit for not saying that out loud.
“O-u-ga-ku~n. Where are you looking~?”
“…Reina. Give me that fruit.”
“Yes, of course. Say ‘aah'”
Unable to reply, I open my mouth as Reina feeds me a slice of apple.
“Ah! He dodged the question~!”
Mashiro protests, hugging my left arm and pressing herself against me.
Since I was wearing short sleeves to keep cool, our skin ends up in direct contact.
This girl… she knows exactly what she’s doing!
I can directly feel her slightly sweaty, smooth skin, and my brain is slowly being flooded with peachy thoughts.
T-today’s teasing is particularly intense.
I’ve never experienced such an aggressive approach before, and all I can do is be on the defensive.
Damn… I curse my lack of experience with women in my previous life.
“Ouga-kun. There are three of us here, so it’s troubling if you don’t look at me too.”
“Oomph…!?”
My cheek is grabbed and I’m turned towards Reina.
She’s smiling, but her eyes aren’t.
It’s the same smile she had before our battle in the Ramdarb Kingdom… in other words, she’s angry.
“Come to think of it, I haven’t heard your thoughts on my maid outfit… do you have any comments?”
Asked like that, I have no choice but to take a good look and give my opinion.
The white frilled headband is cute.
Unlike Mashiro, her neckline isn’t open, but there’s a large ribbon attached instead, making it fancy and cute.
The skirt is… huh?
“Hey, Reina…”
“Yes, what is it?”
“Isn’t that… a bit too short?”
I couldn’t believe my eyes. The skirt Reina is wearing is incredibly short.
It’s not just above the knee, it barely covers half of her thighs – an ultra-miniskirt.
From under the skirt, garter belts stretch out to hold up black stockings. My gaze is drawn to the exposed skin sandwiched between the skirt and stockings.
No, wait. Just the garter belt alone makes it suddenly very alluring, but with black stockings on top of that…!?
Reina notices my gaze fixed exactly where she expected, and crosses her legs, switching their position.
She deftly kicks off her shoes and wiggles her toes up and down.
The skirt, so short it makes you wonder if you might catch a glimpse underneath, sways with her movement.
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