Part 134: Love Potion #9
MUSIC: Cool Morning
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What kind of fantasies could Himiko have? Her whole life is fantasy.
MUSIC: Becoming Friends
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Shuichi...is your mana attuned properly for the ceremony?
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Huh? Ah, what?
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Nyeeeh...why did I make a useless guy like you my thrall?
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Your...thrall?
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You still don't understand? I explained it when I forged the contract. By thrall, I mean...you're my familiar.
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...So I'm an animal? In human form?
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You've forgotten already? You were originally a wolf.
This is pretty out there, even for a fantasy! Is Himiko's fantasy to be an all-powerful mage...?
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So is your mana attuned yet or not?
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Ah, um...I'm not done yet.
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P-Punishment!?
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Don't move! If you move, I'll use my magic to pull out all your hair!
Himiko took a few bold steps toward me, her eyebrows furrowed. What is she doing...? Am I about to be a guinea pig for her magic?
*boop*!
I looked down to find Himiko burying her face in my chest.
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What...are you doing?
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This is your punishment.
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Whoa,hey!
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Nyeh... Nyeh, nyeeeh...
She looks like a dog or cat rubbing against their owner... It's kinda cute...
N-No, wait, now is *not* the time to be thinking that!
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That's right. I usually spoil you. But...sometimes your master needs to be spoiled.
Himiko mumbled out, her face still nuzzling me. It didn't sound like much of an order...more like a child's pouting.
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Ah, okay...
Spoil her... Maybe...pet her head?
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Nyeh! Nnn...n, nnn...
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Ah, I was right. ...She really is like a pet.
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This is your punishment, so...you need to pet me...until I'm satisfied...
More? As in, pet...somewhere else? As if reading my mind, Himiko whispered...
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My back...
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Hmph, are you going to disobey your master?
...Ah, yes, that's right... It's just like petting an animal! Nothing wrong with that!
MUSIC: Heartless Journey
Only half-convinced, I still allowed my hand to slide lower, down to her back.
She really seems to be enjoying it... Does she like being petted?
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Nnnn... Hmhm...
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Hmhm... Nn, Nnnyeh...
Without warning, Himiko's body went limp and she curled up against me.
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Ah! A-Are you okay?
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Nyeh...
I managed to catch her before she fell, but just as l was about to set her down...
Himiko's arms sprung up to wrap around my neck, embracing me tight.
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H-Himiko!?
AUDIO: The Key to Himiko's Heart
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I know what you want, Shuichi...
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...You do?
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It's...okay... If you want to do...that... I'm just a foolish mage who fell in love with her familiar...
Love...?
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I'm ready... If you want me...then I'll become yours...
I felt like...I was put under a spell...
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Last night, with Himiko... Was that a dream? Y-Yeah...definitely a dream...