episode_0050

1.

It’s the weekend again.

So, that means I was completely exhausted after working 5 days a week.

One of the special ways to relieve such fatigue and stress.

“Haeee……”

Immerse yourself in the familiar Rukia River.

Of course, naked.

The cold river water still wets the lower half of my body, and the now fairly warm wind brushes my upper half.

With my eyes I count the wrinkles in the trees and with my ears I capture the sound of the river flowing.

I whip my hands through the water and catch the leaves that float down.

A walk that is like play and communication.

So, I slowly walked downstream while enjoying nature.

…

‘Hoo… hoooo…’

My heart is starting to tremble little by little.

The sunlight shines on my body and I see the forest and the river gradually brightening.

-My heart is pounding

“Ah, why is it like this…”

I’m sure I’ve seen Kai at the river often during the week, but today is different.

My heart also seems to beat faster and my upper body and face become hot, in contrast to my lower body which is cool.

‘If I do this, it seems like I have impure intentions…’

But I swore that I had no impure thoughts while on this walk!

Just, if you happen to see Kai oppa today, just say hello normally.

My brother doesn’t think this about me being strange.

If I say hello, you’ll reply with “Hello, Srenya” in your deep, deep voice.

‘Really? Can we talk comfortably from now on, Srenya?’

Informally?

to.

Suddenly, a scene I saw yesterday came to mind.

Kai oppa, who used to speak informally while snickering.

“Eh…Eh …

We decided to stop talking yesterday!

There was one thing I hadn’t realized until now.

Just like when a pretty person speaks like a grandmother, your impression becomes distorted and strange.

Kai oppa’s uncle-like speech feels quite out of place with his appearance.

And that strange feeling was like a transparent film that blurred my brother’s tall and handsome face.

But the image that comes to mind now.

‘Really? Can we talk comfortably from now on, Srenya?’

His smile and informal speech give off an unusually handsome vibe from his older brother.

The joints and veins on the back of the hand, slightly raised to hide the smile, stand out.

Her eyebrows were visible little by little as she often swept her long bangs up.

My vocal cords tremble every time I speak.

As I started to become conscious of each of those things, I started to feel like a man, not an old man!

“Bird, come to think of it, am I doing something ridiculous right now? Not wearing any clothes in front of a guy…?”

When Srenya finally came to her senses, after a very long time, it was too late.

Because we reached the place where we often met Kai.

And I thought to myself.

The body has already arrived, and if I turn around now, things will get even stranger.

And and I really don’t know why… but I don’t want to go back now.

“Haa… Haaa….”

Is it because of the fever that came up because of embarrassment?

The moon rises and a rough sigh is let out.

I can’t stop walking while holding onto this shameful feeling.

Ah, I don’t know.

When we finally arrived at the place where Kai usually stays.

There was no one.

“Huh? Kai oppa?”

Whenever I feel embarrassed to show myself, I always look for Kai.

But in the empty square, only the unanswered echo remains.

There was no one there.

Srenya felt a mysterious feeling.

A feeling of emptiness.

It feels like something is missing.

Nothing has disappeared, and if anything, there should have been no change to the original purpose.

The original plan was to walk along the Rukia River and forest and commune with nature.

But Srenya had to chew on the feeling of emptiness and loneliness.

2.

He carried Taina in his arms to the cabin.

By now, Srenya must be taking a naked walk in the river.

“Kang! Caeng!”

“Oh my.”

Of course, since she hasn’t come to her senses yet, it’s probably true that she almost forcibly brought Taina with her.

“Let’s live together, uncle! I even brought the trout you gave me with great care!”

“Kya, kaaa!”

-Taltaltaltal

He subdued the struggling Taina and dried her hair and clothes in front of the fire.

-Booo

I also dry my hair with the wind.

After drying my hair, I sat on the floor holding Taina in my arms like last time.

-Crash rustling…

I just took out the comb and combed my hair.

Only then did his rebellion subside a little and he seemed to understand what I was saying.

“Are you still not conscious? Last time, you were almost fine by this point…”

The sun is already high in the sky outside.

If things go as planned, by now you should be using more human language and your fox ego should be creeping in.

The current Taina was maintaining her fox state without any changes.

‘weird…’

The original purpose was not only to keep Srennia away, but also to study the symptoms of semi-beastification.

Of course, it’s different from the Beast Gallery I knew.

And semi-beastification, unlike beastification, may not be a serious matter.

“Because there is such a thing as if.”

“Kaaang…?”

But even if it is only a slim possibility, like finding the Demon King, it cannot be ignored.

Just like a heart that is surprised when it sees a growing child, is surprised when it sees a lid on a pot.

Although it is called semi-beast transformation, I am concerned that it is a symptom of beast transformation.

“Kaaa… Gororong…”

Taina’s breathing became more even as she slowly calmed down.

I wake up later than usual.

I guess I’ll have to talk to Taina about what to do next after she gets better.

-Suddenly

Is it time for Yuli to wake up?

I see Yuli coming out of the door, rubbing her sleepy eyes.

Covering my cheeks and eyes with both hands.

“………..What is this!?!?!?”

“Shh. The baby is sleeping.”

“What, are, you, doing, like, that…!”

hmm.

I didn’t have time to put on my clothes properly because I was in a hurry to bring Taina back from the river.

My shirt wasn’t buttoned up and I couldn’t even put on my pants.

I felt like I was going to run out at any moment, but I had no room to open my mouth.

But trunks are pants, right? So it doesn’t matter.

It’s also strange to feel embarrassed in front of Taina in her beastly state.

“Let’s lay her down and talk. I’ll explain everything.”

“…Okay.”

First, I carefully moved the sleeping Taina onto the bed.

I closed the door gently and came out, and Yuli was looking at me with a trembling expression.

“Now tell me why you were holding Taina naked.”

Come to think of it, I never explained Taina’s symptoms to Yuli in detail.

I only gave an explanation to the extent that Yuli was curious.

This time, I don’t know the details of why I was turned into a half-beast.

“That’s unfair. I was washing up in the first place, but Taina came to me first.

“…I get why you’re naked, but why are you hugging me?”

“Um… To calm down Taina?”

Should we say that the Hulk listens to a lullaby and turns into Bruce Banner?

It’s probably a similar principle.

I somehow managed to explain everything to Yuli.

-Squeak…

The door opened, as if awakened by the sound, and Taina appeared, rubbing her eyes.

“….Did I do it again?”

“Yeah.”

After that, I had to go into the cabin with Yuli and have a real conversation.

Mainly about cause and effect, and preparing for what might happen in the future.

“What happened yesterday?”

“…I was a bit too active in the club and practiced a bit too hard. I think that was the problem.”

“…That’s probably right.”

I don’t know what they’re preparing, but they seem to be very active.

First of all, identify the cause.

It is now certain that the semi-beast transformation will be triggered by extreme behavior or excessive studying.

If your actions upset the balance between the fox’s blood and human’s blood, this is how it is released and restored.

And the most important story.

“Is it okay if I help you out more often in the future when something like this happens?”

“Yes? How can I help you?”

“Wouldn’t someone find out that you’re like this and cause unnecessary misunderstandings?”

“Yeah, right…”

“Besides, if these symptoms appear on a weekday, there may be an attendance problem at the Academy. So if I see you wandering around the forest, I plan to bring you to our cabin.”

I feel uneasy about using Taina as a research subject, but there’s nothing I can do about it.

Like caring for an elderly person with dementia who wanders the streets.

Or like protecting a child who is running wild in the forest without a guardian.

That’s why I brought Taina here.

“Wait, Kai, why aren’t you talking to me again…”

Yuli whispered, pulling at her shirt, but it was drowned out by Taina’s words.

“I would appreciate it if you did that. I don’t want to run wild in a situation where I can’t control myself.”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

I have my own ulterior motives, so I feel guilty accepting your thanks.

“But I’m sure it’s hard for you too, oppa… You don’t say you help me every morning…”

huh?

Something has changed in the atmosphere.

Half of the eyes are closed and the mouth is furrowed.

And it tries to attach my body to me.

“It’s not that hard, so it’s okay.”

But I hastily pulled my body back.

“Yeah, still.”

Instead, he leaned his body closer to me and showed off his excellent development.

Oh my gosh.

Look at this guy.

“I’m really curious about you, oppa.”

“What, what?”

Taina spoke in a hoarse voice.

At the same time, he would run his fingernails over my chest.

“How can you be so knowledgeable about the Red Fox Clan… and why are you trying to help me?”

Scratch gently.

With slender fingers that can dig under a shirt at any moment.

“And what kind of evil intentions do you have in this bosom…”

From then on, I came to my senses.

“Would I be able to find out if I become closer to you?”

I feel like I’ve gotten myself involved in something really bothersome.