Volume 6 Chapter 13 In the Shadows
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
With Juliet’s arm linked in mine, we left the restaurant and headed for our usual hotel. Whether she was nervous or excited, her cat ears twitched busily, piko-piko¹, and her tail stood straight up.
”I’d heard the stories, but this place really looks expensive,” she said.
”You didn’t want to settle for some cheap dive, did you?”
”I guess you’ve got a point.”
She had been a bit hesitant at first, seeing the luxury of the hotel, but she accepted it surprisingly quickly. I hoped she was at least a little happy about it.
Once we stepped into the room, we shared a light embrace. As always, Juliet squeezed me with a strength that made me smile. She was trembling a little.
”…Hey.”
”What’s up?” I asked.
”I heard the other two were the same, but… this is my first time, too. I’m leaving the lead to you.”
”Got it. Today’s all about getting comfortable, so don’t sweat it. Just relax.”
”Okay,” she replied.
Juliet usually tried so hard to act tough, but here she was, honestly asking me to take charge. Now that it was just the two of us, I wondered if she was finally letting her guard down.
”Ines took a long, slow shower until she felt settled. You want to do the same? Or do you want to jump in together like Sylvie?”
”…I’ll go by myself. Can I go first?”
”Be my guest.”
Being the shy one she was, Juliet disappeared into the bathroom alone. A bit of a letdown.
I took my turn after she came out—unexpectedly fast—and by the time I returned to the bedroom, she had dimmed the lights.
”Sorry… I’m not really a fan of it being too bright. Is this okay?” she asked.
”I don’t mind at all.”
My previous partners had been fine with the lights on. Even Ines, who was every bit as shy as Juliet, hadn’t asked for total darkness. It seemed Juliet really didn’t want me to see her naked. Since it wasn’t a problem for me, there was no reason to force the issue.
”Juliet, come here.”
”…….”
I climbed into bed and called her over. She approached wordlessly, shuffling toward me. I couldn’t see her tail under the sheets, but her face was a deep, burning crimson.
I kissed her soft, plump lips and pulled her into a tight embrace. As I pressed my lips against hers again and again, they gradually parted.
To keep from startling her, I licked her lips first before sliding my tongue past the gap and into her mouth. Being a cat-type Beastman², Juliet’s tongue had a distinct, rough texture.
”Nn… fuh…”
Embracing her from the side, I could feel the weight of her large breasts and the tangle of our legs, but it made it hard to really worship her body. I shifted, moving to hover over her.
”Ah…”
As I broke the kiss to change positions, a small, pained whimper escaped her lips. She was so incredibly cute that I couldn’t help but let a grin slip.
”…Don’t you dare smirk at me,” she said.
”Sorry, sorry. Don’t be mad. You’re just so cute, Juliet.”
”…Hmph.”
It was nearly pitch black, but Juliet seemed to see me clearly. Typical cat-type. She acted annoyed, but she responded hungrily when I kissed her again, so I knew she wasn’t actually mad.
The kissing was great, but it was time to move on. While keeping our lips locked, I began to trace the outer curves of her breasts over her bath towel.
Despite being only about five feet tall, she was stacked. Proportionally, she was probably even bustier than Ines.
Juliet’s breasts were soft yet possessed a firm, bouncy elasticity that felt amazing to knead. Once she got used to me, I planned on spending a long, long time enjoying them.
As I gently massaged them, I could feel her excitement building. When I lightly scratched over her n**ipss with the towel or gave them a little pinch, she reacted sharply. She was definitely sensitive there.
”Nn… haah…”
”I’m going to take the towel off now, okay?” I asked.
”……”
Whether from embarrassment or anticipation, Juliet nodded silently. I figured I should keep the kisses going so she wouldn’t get too inside her own head.
As the towel fell away, her heavy breasts were revealed. I couldn’t see them clearly while we were kissing, but my hands were more than happy to enjoy the sensation of her bare skin.
They had the incredible bounce of a rubber ball, pushing back against my palms. She was starting to work up a light sweat, and the way her skin felt was intoxicating.
I moved down, planting kisses along her neck and collarbone. She seemed to enjoy that quite a bit. When I slipped a finger into her cat ears and gave them a little tickle, she practically jumped.
”Haah… Not there… it’s sensitive. Be… be gentle, okay?”
”I hear you,” I replied.
If her ears were a weak point, maybe a little nibbling and licking would do the trick.
I worked my way back up with light kisses until I could take one of her cat ears into my mouth. I nibbled on it, blew a light breath against the fur, and then flicked my tongue inside. I made sure to stay gentle, just like she asked.
”Haah… Hey, stop focusing on that one spot! I told you it’s sensitive, didn’t I?”
”Sorry, was that too much already?”
”Hau…”
Huh? I wasn’t even touching her ears anymore, but Juliet gave a shiver. A sweet, helpless moan leaked out. I had only been whispering in her ear while massaging her breasts, but could it be…?
”Juliet, do you like this?” I asked.
”Kuuu…”
”You’re so cute, Juliet.”
”Nfuh… Wa-wait a second!”
”I love you, Juliet.”
”Haun… I… I can’t take any more…”
We never usually talked this close, so I hadn’t realized Juliet was incredibly weak to ear-whispering. Like, Ilse-level weak. Watching her usual bravado vanish instantly, replaced by a face melting with pleasure, was incredibly erotic.
She had been red with embarrassment before, but now she was flushed with heat. Her eyes were glassy, her mouth hung half-open, and her breathing was ragged.
”Haah… haah… Hold on, I’m… I’m telling you to stop, right?”
”My bad. You’re just so cute, I couldn’t help it.”
It seemed I’d actually managed to annoy her a bit. Her favorability is hard to raise, so if I push too far, she might actually lose interest. I decided to smooth things over with some hugs and kisses.
But the affection worked. After I spent some time stroking her head, her mood finally softened.
”Sorry about that. I just got carried away because of how cute you were.”
”Whispering in my ear is banned,” she said.
”Seriously? Not even a little?”
”If you’re going to be that pushy about it… just a little bit, okay?”
Since I asked nicely, she gave in. Still, I should probably keep it to a minimum.
We lost ourselves in a deep kiss, her rough tongue dancing with mine in her slick, melting mouth, as I went back to kneading her bare breasts. Her skin felt feverish and wonderful—maybe she’d even had a little peak from the whispering earlier.
I climbed those soft, smooth mountains until I finally reached the summit. The slope of the peaks felt a bit different. The areolas were swollen and puffy, and the n**ipss themselves were tucked away inside.
”Is this…?”
”You… no way… can you see!?” she asked.
I was staring at the unique shape of her n**ipss when Juliet looked at me, her eyes wide with shock.
”I can see everything. I have Night Vision, remember?”
”Ahhh! No! You should have said something!”
Mortified, she twisted her body away, trying to hide her chest—and her n**ipss in particular—with both hands. Since I had the Night Vision skill, the darkness of the room didn’t hide a thing from me.
Anyway, I had to clear up this misunderstanding.
”Juliet, do you have a complex about your chest?” I asked.
”…Yeah. Sorry for them being so weird.”
”Weird? Not at all. I actually love them.”
”Save the flattery. Only a total pervert would like n**ipss like this,” she replied.
From the way she talked, her puffy n**ipss and inverted tips were a massive source of insecurity for her. But I wasn’t just trying to make her feel better. I was a little forceful as I moved her arms aside and leaned down to take one of her breasts into my mouth.
While kneading them with my hands, I used my tongue to swirl and probe, gently sucking until her shy n**ipss finally coaxed their way out.
”Re-really!? Ah… You actually like this?”
”I’ve been telling you that, haven’t I? Just because the others weren’t like this doesn’t mean I don’t love it. I really, truly do.”
I went back to her chest, and this time she welcomed me without a hint of hesitation. Now that they were out, her n**ipss were incredibly sensitive. Every time I licked them with my rough tongue, she shivered.
”Haahn… Th-this is amazing. I didn’t know it could feel this good. You’re not… using some kind of weird magic on me, are you?”
”Nothing like that. You’re just that sensitive, Juliet.”
I took the whole areola into my mouth and sucked hard while my tongue teased her n**ips inside. At the same time, I rolled and pinched the other one with my fingers.
”That’s—no! Ah! Ah! Ahh!! Haah…”
She was way more sensitive than I thought; she came just like that. I hoped she wasn’t mad.
”Sorry, Juliet. Did I overdo it?” I asked.
”Haah… haah… Honestly, what is wrong with you? That was way too much.”
Scolded again.
”But… well, it wasn’t bad. You really do love breasts, don’t you?”
”I could stay like this forever if it’s you, Juliet. But maybe we should move on to the next part?”
”I suppose I don’t have much choice…” she replied.
She looked exasperated, but she was clearly happy. By worshipping her chest and helping her get over her insecurity, she was finally ready and eager for what came next.
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Summary:
The protagonist and Juliet arrive at a luxury hotel for their first intimate encounter. Despite her usual tough exterior, Juliet is nervous and asks the protagonist to take the lead. After a shower, Juliet insists on keeping the lights off to hide her physical insecurities. However, the protagonist’s Night Vision skill allows him to see her clearly, including her puffy and inverted n**ipss. He reassures her of his genuine attraction to her body, which helps Juliet overcome her complex. The scene ends with Juliet reaching a peak from his touch and agreeing to proceed further.
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Trivia:
- Juliet’s ears and tail act as involuntary indicators of her emotional state, showing her vulnerability even when her words are sharp.
- The protagonist’s casual mention of ‘Night Vision’ skills highlights how game-like mechanics are integrated into his daily life.
- Juliet’s tongue being rough (zara-zara) is a constant reminder of her feline nature, which influences the tactile nature of their intimacy
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Character Insight:
The relationship shifts from a standard partnership to a deeper level of trust as Juliet shares her greatest physical insecurity. The protagonist moves from a teasing role to one of emotional support and validation.
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Lore And Worldbuilding Context:
Beastmen of the cat-type possess specific feline traits such as rough tongues and enhanced night vision, the latter of which is also available to humans as a skill.
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TL Notes:
The Japanese onomatopoeia ‘piko-piko’ and ‘mozo-mozo’ were retained or adapted to maintain the specific light novel flavor.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Juliet – 150 cm cat‑kin beastwoman from the Ducal Capital, Gale Party scout and Twin Winds instructor. Blue bob hair, cat ears, tail, large chest; wears hot pants, a crop‑top and short jacket. Prickly tsundere with Idaten skill, dual‑wields a two‑handed sword, dislikes lewd talk and has a nekojita palate. Companion of Daisuke, slowly warming to him despite childhood trauma that hinders intimacy.
• Sylvie – Elf, 140 cm, petite loli‑like with pointed ears, long wavy blonde hair and a fairy‑like smile. Top‑ranked Gale Party adventurer and Daisuke’s spirit‑magic teacher; excels in scouting and trap detection, drinks MP potions, handles adult topics. Usually in a white blouse and embroidered yellow skirt, forest‑scented, but for dates wears a Gothic Lolita dress with frills and lace‑up boots. Affectionate, loves being carried, wears a refreshing sundress, proactive and curious, high sensitivity to pleasure, uses wind‑spirit magic, recently shared her first sexual experience with Daisuke and is open about his ‘shaving‑play’ fetish.
• Ines – A 170 cm wind-enhanced swordsman (Level 21+, D-Rank) and leader of the Gale Party, with long green hair, blue eyes, and a voluptuous build. She blends heavy armor with a feminine, college-girl style. Despite her goddess-like smile, she is shy, naive, and prone to blushing. Fiercely loyal, she is deeply affectionate toward Daisuke, masking low self-esteem with gentle composure.
• Ilse – Seventeen‑year‑old tiger‑type beastman archer with pointed ears, a thick tail and a petite, youthful frame. Once a merchant‑guild worker turned bandit, she was rescued on an escort mission and now serves under Daisuke as a companion. Blunt, headstrong and diligent, she wields a bow skillfully; her Scavenger talent and high Fortitude drive her growth. Their bond features a distinctive discipline‑and‑reward dynamic.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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