Chapter 127 – A Date with Kana and Mio (Part 1)

Chapter 127 – A Date with Kana and Mio (Part 1)

All I had was the Goddess of Everlight's word that she lifted the curse. There would be no telling if it succeeded until some months later when the dark elves start showing baby bumps.

"That's about all I can do. I wish there was a better way to prove that it worked," I said to Queen Elendir.

"It has." She nodded. "I can feel it in my very soul, the Everlight's presence. Thank you, Queen Saeko. I'm not sure what it is you two spoke about, but a feeling within my heart assures me that our affliction is lifted."

In that case, thank goodness. Or thank goddess was more appropriate this time around?

Regardless, I was able to repay Shayle, the artifact hunters, and the dark elves for helping me defeat Sarena. Even if they were part of the reason that put me in the situation to begin with.

"So, what's the plan for the dark elves now?" I asked.

"We make up for lost time, of course." Elendir smiled.

"Eh?"

When I glanced behind me, all the dark elves and succubi had already disappeared back into the manor. The only ones left outside were Mio, Hana, and the light elven artifact hunters who were blushing at their peers' baby making sounds from within. They certainly had a lot to do in order to repopulate their people.

"Perhaps you would like to stay a while longer and provide me with an offspring?" Elendir waved the potion that granted a dick between her two fingers.

I gulped hard and declined her advances. "I-I don't think I'm ready to have children yet, and I should really get back home before my sister gets angry at me."

"Well, that's too bad. A child birthed from two queens would surely be a strong one. I shall at least like to name my first child after you." Elendir bowed in an excessive display of respect.

"I'm honored!" I instinctively bowed back..

My memories wandered back to the talk from last night about how she would take charge of educating her children on sexual matters... Future Saeko was a lucky one indeed.

"I won't keep you waiting then. My deepest gratitude isn't enough to thank you for what you have done for my people. If you ever return to Elza, please do not make yourself scarce." Elendir cut open a portal and embraced each of us in turn.

"Queen Saeko, wait!" Layla came rushing out of the manor before we entered the portal.

"Sorry, Layla! We didn't get much time to get to know each other. Maybe when I come back next time—"

"I've been meaning to ask if I can come to the human world with you?" she asked.

"Sounds fun to me, but then no one would be here to run the succubi," Mio said.

"Mio's right," I added worriedly. "Not that I mind you coming to Earth if you behave, but the succubi of Elza won't have a leader."

"Technically, I am their superior since defeating you has put me above you in the hierarchy of leadership," Elendir interjected.

"Oh," I simply uttered.

Although I lost in a battle of sex as a succubus, it wasn't as humiliating or disgraceful as I thought. Against someone like Elendir, losing wasn't so bad. Apparently Mio and Layla couldn't match the dark elven queen's techniques either. Maybe one day when I returned, we could have another go for me to reclaim my crown.

"Queen Elendir has actually been ruling the succubi in my place for some time now. She is exceptionally good at keeping them in line! So, will it be alright? It isn't that I want to have sex with humans. Exploring Japan just sounds like so much fun!" Layla got all up in my face with glittering eyes.

There might be money in opening up a travel agency between worlds one day.

"Fine, but you have to report to my home first. I can't risk letting rogue succubi run around in the open," I relented.

The masochistic succubus grabbed my hand and shook it like crazy. "Thank you so much! Once I have everything in order here, I shall go straight to finding you!"

We all said our farewells, then crossed the portal's threshold and came into my living room.

"Well, my dearest little sister. Are you ready to hear what it is that I wanted for letting you go to another world?" Hatsumi asked, sending a chill up my spine. She was sitting on the couch, one leg crossed over the other, sipping on coffee. Though her eyes were closed, a smile flashed across her face.

"Lotta fun, guys! Guess I'm gonna just skedaddle and leave you to it!" Hana took off running.

I took a deep breath to steel myself. "Y-Yes... I'm ready."

It had to just be sex, right? After all, we've done so much with each other. What's the worst that she could ask for next?

"For the next three months," Hatsumi began, "I will take over the role of being the queen succubus in your place."

Mio and I blinked absentmindedly with our mouths hanging, trying to process the words that came out of Hatsumi's mouth.

"I'm sorry... what?!" I exclaimed.

"I received a call from your homeroom teacher last week. Your grades have been slipping since May. Selene also tells me she has been picking up your slack at kendo club. She doesn't mind, but aren't you supposed to be their club manager?" Hatsumi folded her arms.

Wait... Hatsumi was absolutely right. Ever since becoming a succubus, focusing on school has gotten a lot harder. With the recent events lately, I've been slow to finish homework and keep up with studies. Regarding kendo club, I'd pretty much forgotten all about it.

"Uu... So... You're going to take over my rule so I can focus more on school?" I pressed my fingers together in shame.

My sister nodded. "With college over the horizon and entrance exams coming up, you need to stay focused. This will only be temporary. I'll turn over the crown to you at the end of February."

January and February were going to be the most grueling months for high schoolers trying to get into college.

"Guh... Even after I just got back to being queen... Okay, fine."

"Hatsumi as queen, huh? This oughta be good. So much for being a model student." Mio flashed a toothy grin.

"What about you? Your grades can't possibly be better than mine!" I accused her.

"Actually, Mio has been excelling in every class and subject. The homeroom teacher expects that she can get into Tokyo University if that's her first choice," Hatsumi said.

"What?!"

"That's Santa Clause," I answered. "On Christmas night, he goes from house to house, delivering presents to good children. "

"For real?" Something clicked in her head.

At Mio's insistence, we got in line with Santa Claus. Thankfully, it wasn't as awkward being high school students because there were a number of adults also in line. Christmas was a growing tradition in Japan, an excuse to give each other gifts and enjoy time with family. I was going to have to think about what to get my friends soon.

When it finally came time for our turn, Mio threw herself onto Santa's lap.

"Ho, ho, ho! Quite the eager young lady, are you?" Santa bellowed joyously.

"I heard you're in the business of giving good kids presents. What about naughty, naughty girls?" Mio asked, drawing circles on his chest and leaning in too close for comfort.

Kana and I had a very bad premonition.

The man behind the costume grew visibly anxious. "Well... Th-There's still time to be a good girl, and maybe there will be a present under your tree when I visit your house!"

Even so, Santa maintained a professional appearance and kept his cool.

"But Santa~" Her hand began to slowly move down his chest. "If I am a good girl, will you show me what's inside this Christmas present?"

Both of us dragged Mio off Santa's lap.

"Sorry for the trouble!" we exclaimed, pulling her away from the area.

"I can't believe you tried hitting on Santa..." Kana groaned.

"There are kids here, Mio!" I scolded her.

"Hey, hey! What did Santa mean by 'under your tree'?" Mio asked, our admonishing flying over her head.

Kana threw me a look to just let it go.

"Traditionally, people buy and decorate their own Christmas tree at home. It won't be as big as the one you saw earlier, but it can look just as pretty," he explained.

"Does that mean—" Mio turned to me.

"Yeah. Hatsumi and I celebrate Christmas, too. We always buy a fresh tree to put up," I said.

"Sweet! I can't wait to decorate it with you guys!" She threw her arms around me.

If Mio was going to be this excited, then it would be difficult to be angry at her earlier offense.

It was starting to get dark, but Kana apparently had several more things he wanted to do before going home. Imagine our surprise when Mio and I got to the pier, and a boat was waiting for us with guests eating dinner on the deck.

"No way. You got a reservation for a dinner cruise?" I thought I was seeing things.

"Reservations were out a while ago. I've been checking almost every hour for the past few months, waiting for a cancellation. It finally paid off though," Kana said.

Mio was at a loss for words as she glanced up at the large boat. One of her greatest wishes was to travel the seas on a ship. I still remember when she first told me. Though I had told Kana once as a passing comment, I didn't think he would make it come true.

"Come on, guys! I booked a private room. The ship is due to set off in a few minutes!" he said.

Dinner was exquisite. The ship took us out to Tokyo Bay, and we ate in a private room with a beautiful view of the sea thanks to being seated by the wide windows. I must have had enough seafood to last me a lifetime. Oyster, crab, lobster, sushi, salmon... you name it, the menu had it.

"Uuu... I'm stuffed..." I moaned.

"You said it... I don't think I can even move right now." Kana loosened his belt and burped. "By the way, Mio's gone to the restroom for a while now. You think she's seasick or something?"

Mio had gone up to go to the bathroom almost twenty minutes ago. Someone who liked the sea as much as her couldn't possibly have gotten seasick. Or maybe it was possible and she was just all talk.

"I'll go look for her." I left the room and searched the restrooms, but Mio was nowhere to be found.

It wasn't until I reached the top deck did I see her, standing against the railing, hair fluttering from the winds, and gazing out to the seas. She didn't flinch or react when I joined her.

"Your food won't eat itself."

"Figure I'll have my fill of you and Kana to make up for it later," Mio said, finally turning my way. "I can't put into words how much fun I had today. Guess the cum hydrant was right. Maybe there are some things just as good as sex. I'm starting to see why you fell in love with the guy."

"Funny way to say you're also in love with him," I teased.

"Heh. Maybe I am. Thanks to him, I'm on a boat! Dunno what it is, but seeing all this while standing on my two feet instead of flying... There's something nice about it."

We enjoyed the view of the seas for a little while longer. The cold stopped registering when I was with Mio. Eventually, she wrenched herself from the railings and skipped up to the door.

"I'm glad it was you I turned into a succubus back then. It was a shitty thing to do to you, but I really wanted someone— anyone just to not be alone. Now I have a cute girlfriend and boyfriend who makes me so happy, I could cry. So... thanks." Mio smiled.

I walked up to Mio and grabbed her hand, then pointed to the mistletoe above us.

"What's that? Another Christmas thing?" she asked.

Without answering, I got on my toes to kiss her.

"You're supposed to kiss the one you like while under it," I said after pulling away.

Maybe it was my imagination, but Mio appeared to have blinked away a tear and looked away from me.

"You humans and your weird traditions. Can't say I hate it though. What say we get our boyfriend over to get in on this?" Mio smirked.

"Hehe. Sounds like a plan."