I Became the Must-Have Character of the Academy City

The shabby house grew quiet.

The sound of Rohan's deep breathing while asleep filled the interior.

Ichinose watched him sleep with half-closed eyes.

'There shouldn't be any problem,' she thought, informed by her extensive knowledge and experience. Even in deep sleep, Rohan wouldn't need to worry about being attacked.

Those hardened by real combat show common behaviors during rest; they ignore everything except for direct threats or imminent danger.

To Ichinose, Rohan already belonged to that category. Her father had the same traits, and Noah and his father, born into that environment, were prime examples of it.

Despite his transcendent senses, Noah's father, the Seolho Grandmaster, would not wake from his children's noises, as neither did Ichinose's father due to similar circumstances.

Gently, Ichinose poked Rohan's cheek with her finger. He didn't wake up, confirming her guess.

'Heh, just as I thought.' If there’s no intention to attack, he doesn’t react. He sleeps soundly. Her guess wasn't wrong. Perhaps she knew Rohan quite well.

'He must be exhausted, both mentally and physically.'

She continued to poke his cheek, finding the act inexplicably enjoyable. Perhaps this was how Rohan felt when he was exploring unfamiliar but intriguing experiences.

'Really, what kind of skills does he possess?' It's dizzying that just by producing food and water from nowhere seems like fainting. And now, fetching such a precious potion, is he storing items in a subspace, or is there some sort of trade-off involved?

Whichever it is, it’s certainly an impressive skill. Rohan isn’t just a bluff; he isn’t all talk. His combat prowess is exceptional, making him a sought-after talent everywhere.

'There's something he’s planning. Even after graduating from the academy, couldn’t he be recruited to Tianwaitian?'

He would look sharp in a black suit. Rohan could perfectly handle being an executive assistant who also takes on bodyguard duties.

'If Rohan could support me, even before I officially take over the company, and even afterward...'

Her daydreams filled her mind, muddling her thoughts. The mere idea of taking over was a stomach-churning burden, but with Rohan by her side, it seemed manageable.

'What if Rohan and I went on a business trip together?'

Driving together, laughing over past incidents at the academy and current events, not from the back seat but right next to her.

And after work, stepping out of their roles as chairman and secretary for something more private...

"──!"

Ichinose covered her mouth with her sleeve to suppress a silly giggle at the peak of her vivid fantasies.

'I almost drooled.'

Such forbidden, indulgent fantasies were too stimulating for Ichinose. She should probably cut down on the comics Noah had been giving her.

"..."

Her gaze returned to Rohan, the subject of her reverie. It was her first time letting her thoughts wander this far about a man.

She could no longer deny her inner feelings, considering self-reflection was one of her rare skills.

It wasn’t just charm.

It wasn’t the suspension bridge effect created by the dungeon-like environment.

It was an accumulation of months of feelings taking shape.

'I really...'

It was clear she harbored more than just fondness for Rohan.

Regardless of the depth or severity, she was experiencing unrequited love, something she had never expected to encounter.

'Maybe this isn’t so strange.'

Thinking back on the time spent with Rohan, it made sense.

His diligence in starting each day with training.

His sacrifices for others, never boasting or turning them into anecdotes.

His humility and lack of arrogance despite his rapidly improving skills.

The respect and kindness evident in his unconscious actions and conversations were also undeniable.

'Kindness is indeed a form of strength of heart.'

Listing where her affection originated could go on endlessly.

Facing what she had been denying felt like a dam had burst, releasing a flood of sweet thoughts.

As Ichinose gently stroked Rohan’s forehead, sending an affectionate gaze his way...

Perhaps it was the ticklish touch or the remnants of the succubus's charm, but Rohan's body reacted, shifting awkwardly.

"..."

Ichinose inadvertently swallowed as she observed the physical reaction she had caused in Rohan.

Her face flushed hot, but the fact that Rohan remained asleep kept her gaze fixed.

'...Isn't it like a blunt weapon?'

The bulging in his pants seemed almost as if he was hiding a literal blunt weapon.

"Hmm."

Ichinose cleared her throat and stood up, trying to act nonchalant. If it were any other man, she might have found it repulsive, but her curiosity only grew.

Even as she moved, Rohan did not wake. The lack of threat meant his body did not feel the need to break his focus on resting.

'He said he had no experience with women.'

Kneeling near Rohan's legs, Ichinose continued her observations. Even with Rohan asleep, she had no intention of touching him; her gaze just wandered.

"Uh..."

Rohan murmured in his sleep, his lower body twitching.

"Oh...?"

What happened with Shion and Clara was now happening to Ichinose.

A liquid burst forth above his pants.

Fortune or misfortune, the tightly woven material of the academy uniform prevented a disaster from the vigorous fountain.

"Ah...?!"

Startled, Ichinose reflexively moved her hand to catch the flow. She didn't catch it perfectly, but the spurting liquid formed a white pool in her hand.

"Oh, uh... what?"

The thought of cleaning or managing Rohan's pants was so shocking it was pushed to the back of her mind.

'How do I handle this?'

She had managed to catch it, but she was clueless on how to dispose of it. It was almost scaldingly hot and had a strong odor.

Should she throw it outside? She dismissed the thought instantly.

'If I leave it outside and those succubi smell it... they could gain tremendous power.'

The uncertainty was unsettling.

So, what should she do with this thick liquid?

"..."

The smell was tantalizing. With a decisive gulp, Ichinose swallowed her saliva.

***

Rohan awoke in the quiet house, immediately sensing something ominous.

'How many hours have I slept?' The fact that Ichinose hadn't woken him and he had awoken on his own was unusual, but what really struck him was the unsettling clarity of his mind, reminiscent of a spine-chilling day long past.

[Achievement Unlocked: Sweet Crime Unknown] [Achievement Reward: Increases the chance of applying debuffs when committing crimes with a perpetrator] [Achievement Reward: Increases growth rate when committing crimes with Rohan]

'What is this?' Rohan wondered, waking to find an achievement completed—a new one he'd never seen before. Perhaps it was one of the unique achievements.

The problem was that he didn't have time to fully appreciate the excellent rewards due to the discomfort he felt in his lower body.

'Damn it.' Rohan looked around for his companion.

Ichinose was sitting in a corner, polishing her sword, trying to appear nonchalant, but her senses were finely tuned in his direction.

"..."

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Rohan stood up and headed outside without saying a word. He was grateful for Ichinose's silent understanding, yet he also felt an overwhelming sense of shame.

At the shop, he bought water and vigorously cleaned himself. He scrubbed hard, trying to make himself as clean as possible. The realization that there wasn't much to clean came a beat too late, leaving him feeling wretched.

'Shit.'

Returning to the shabby house, Rohan left the door open. Stepping back in, he could distinctly smell the inside of the house.

"Rohan, could I get a water, please...?" Ichinose's voice caught as she coughed lightly. The water bottle she had placed on the table was already empty.

'Ah.' Rohan felt like dying. The way Ichinose managed her voice and her gaze, it was clear she knew too much, despite his fleeting hope that she might not.

"Just a moment." In his distraught state, Rohan opened the shop interface and handed a bottled water to Ichinose. He then strapped on his sword sheath and went outside again, his mind in turmoil.

'This is really messed up. Was it the charm that caused it?'

He sighed deeply, trying to clear his mind. Before he could ignore his consciousness any longer, he reopened the notification window he had hardly looked at before.

[Achievement Unlocked: Sweet Crime Unknown] [Achievement Reward: Increases the chance of applying debuffs when committing crimes with a perpetrator] [Achievement Reward: Increases growth rate when committing crimes with Rohan]

'I don’t even know what triggered the achievement, but the rewards are amazing. But who is the perpetrator? Not a teammate, and...'

As he pondered, an arrow flashed under the window displaying the rewards.

Clicking the ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) glowing section, a new panel opened.

[Perpetrators: Shion Testarossa, Clara, Ichinose Yui]

"???"

Everything remained a mystery.