Chapter 12: Difficulties With A Dragonewt (Part 1)
Man, time flies fast!
Feels like Lilith's birthday was yesterday but it's been almost a month since then.
Still kinda hard to believe this is real life somehow.
I've been doing enough thinking for now.
I really need to take a piss more than anything else.
Leaving my room, I whistle as I walk to the bathroom and open the door.
… What in the hell?
There's a liminal I don't know that's currently in a state of undress, bra and panties clearly visible.
And she noticed that I walked in!
Silently staring at each other, we blush.
I don't know why she's here but more importantly why didn't I knock first?!
Damn tropes!
As much as I wanna leave, it's like I'm paralyzed.
Gotta break this awkward silence at the very least.
"H-Hi," I stutter, raising my hand.
"G-Get out!" She screams, throwing a roll of toilet paper at me.
"Sorry for my intrusion!" I apologize, quickly exiting and closing the door to avoid being hit.
There's only one explanation for this.
"Smith!" I yell, trying to see if she's magically here.
"I'm down here in the kitchen," Smith says.
Why am I not surprised?
I rush downstairs to her.
"What's up, Sweetheart?" She questions while casually pouring coffee into her mug.
"I'll tell you what's up! How the hell did you get in my house?!" I shout.
"Don't worry about it. Just know that I'm here now," she says.
"And who did you… excuse me for a second. I really gotta go," I say, needing to relieve myself.
"It's about time you got a second bathroom installed. Would you like me to make plans for that?" She questions, taking a sip.
"Is that free?" I ask, bouncing in place.
She gives me a thumbs up.
"Do that then," I say, hastily making my way outside.
Covertly emptying my bladder on a bush, I feel leagues better and go back inside after zipping my fly up.
"So I noticed you found out about your host allowance," she says.
"How do you know that?" I inquire.
"Because we're permitted to see your transaction history to make sure you're not abusing that money and to allow us to adjust how much money you get based on your circumstances," she answers, pulling out a receipt.
That makes sense.
"Seems you bought a lot of period care products last month," she adds, chuckling.
"Lilith was playing a prank on me that day," I explain.
"And you bought a whip, rope, blindfolds, paddles, and riding crops only two days after. What kinky stuff you got going on in this household?" she teases, grinning.
"T-That's none of your business!" I exclaim defensively.
She walks over to me, draping an arm over my shoulder.
"But it is my business. Is Polt sharing the pie around here or something?" She asks, muttering in my right ear.
I immediately pull away from her.
"S-Smith, you're my coordinator or whatever. I'm flattered but that's definitely against the law," I say.
A host and Cultural Exchange Bill government member can't sexually interact or have a relationship because the government member might bend the laws for said host and give special treatment or some junk though there exists exceptions to this.
Basically, it's to keep everything professional.
Luckily, she doesn't realize I'm using this to get back at her.
"W-W-What do you mean? I don't know what you're talking about!" She blushes and stammers, backing away.
"Yes you do! You were hinting at wanting to sleep with me just now!" I accuse, pointing a finger at her.
"What?! You got it all wrong! You're a cute guy and all but I'm not trying to get a piece! I was just messing with you," she refutes.
"I don't buy that at all. Maybe I should report you," I snicker, walking up to her.
"R-Ryuta, this isn't funny!" She says, distressed.
I kiss her on the cheek, watching her malfunction to get words out with her face completely flushed.
Revenge taken!
"Gotcha! That's payback for that time in your office. Now you know how I felt," I chuckle.
"You're… you're a big meanie, Ryuta!" She whines.
"Big meanie? You sound like a kid. Those days are long over, ya know?" I say.
She swiftly swings her fist and punches me on the back of the head.
I fall back on my ass, holding my cranium.
Felt like she could have snapped my neck with that punch!
"Ow! What was that for?" I ask.
"You basically called me old! Now apologize!" She yells.
"Okay Okay. I'm sorry," I say, standing up.
"Want me to soothe your little boo-boo?" She offers, teasing me.
"I'm an adult. I can take a bonk on the head," I say.
"Poor baby! Come here," she says mockingly, yanking me by the arm into a hug and caressing my head.
"Stop it! Let me go!" I voice my displeasure though my words are muffled by her purposefully putting my face in her chest.
She's like a human version of Tio. There's no escaping from her embrace!
Kind of a win but just as much as a lose!
"Sweetheart, what's that poking my thigh?" She questions jokingly.
"There's nothing poking you at all! Stop lying!" I shout.
"You've turned this innocent hug into something lewd. I'm afraid I'm going to have to report you now," she says.
There's only one way to escape her clutches and end her shenanigans.
I start pushing against her with all my strength and weight.
"What are you doing? You're gonna make us fall over, Ryuta!" She says, losing her balance.
"That's the plan," I say.
Toppling her, she lets out a yelp as we fall to the floor.
With me being on top of her now, I could totally escalate this nonsense so hard that she would stop outright.
However, I'm done with entertaining her games and foolishness for the day.
"That's enough goofing around, Smith. You completely sidetracked me from what I needed to say as per usual," I say, getting off of her.
"Okay, tell me what it is then," she says, readjusting her glasses and dusting herself off.
Finally.
"Why the hell is there a random liminal in my house?! I accidentally walked in on her when I was trying to go to the bathroom," I say.
"Oh, isn't that obvious? She's gonna be your second home stay. She had to be transferred to you because there were some… complications with her original host," she explains.
"I figured as much. You really need to notify me before you just start popping up and doing things," I sigh.
"That's too much work," she replies, groaning.
"Of course it is," I say dryly.
"Hey, I need to talk to you about something important anyway before I let you officially introduce yourself to her," she says.
"Let's hear it then," I say.
"Being in the program let alone a host isn't always all fun and games. There are times where you're going to have to get serious when problems arise. You might have to give emotional support in tragic times or even be a shield to protect others," she says.
Hearing her say that strikes a chord in me and it's one I resonate with already very well.
It's like a switch being flipped.
Makes my blood boil!
"I already know that! I'll do everything in my power to help the best I can!" I exclaim with intensity.
"That's all I needed to hear. I'm certain you can handle whatever comes up," she says.
If someone were to dare hurt those close to me and others in general, they better pray I don't see them!
"If you don't mind, I need a few seconds to calm down first before this introduction happens," I say.
"Did I say something wrong?" She questions.
"Not at all," I answer.
Surely Smith is just making sure I understand how things can get sometimes.
Last thing I need is for her to give me a reason to go find and beat the shit out of someone.
I've done enough of that in high school.
"Alright, I'm good," I say.
She nods.
"Aren't you going to come down and introduce yourself?" She shouts.
A loud sigh comes from the bathroom.
Stepping out, the new home stay walks down the stairs.
"I'm Draco, a Dragonewt," she reluctantly extends her hand out to me.
So that's what she is.
I really need to finish reading those books.
"Ryuta," I say, shaking her hand.
It's funny.
Had I not walked in on her, I would think Draco was a guy.
Guess that makes two of us.
Draco slowly gives me an assuring smile and I smile back.
"See? You're warming up to him already," Smith says.
"Him?!" Draco immediately frowns and lets go of my hand, stepping away from me while wiping her hand off in disgust.
Ouch, that kinda stings.
"It was worth a shot at least," Smith says.
"We talked about this, Smith. I said I wanted a female host!" Draco angrily shouts.
"I understand that but I think you should give Ryuta a chance. You might just learn something new," Smith says.
"That's asking a lot of me," Draco says.
"If things don't work out here, I'll give you exactly what you asked for," Smith says.
"Do you really mean that? You already lied once," Draco says.
"I do mean it this time though I doubt I will need to do that at all," Smith says confidently.
"Very well then," Draco says, starting to go back upstairs.
"I-It was nice to meet you," I say, unsure of what to exactly say to Draco.
Looking over her left shoulder with a scowl, I can feel nothing but intense hatred seemingly aimed at me.
Not giving me a verbal response, Draco continues to go upstairs.
"Don't take it personally. She just has a… strong dislike of men," Smith explains.
That's just fantastic.
She gave me someone who already hates my guts just because I'm a guy.
I guess this is partly what Smith meant by not all fun and games.