Volume 2 Chapter 18 Interlude: The July Bride*
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
A week had passed since I finished Asari-san’s “guidance” and “Unlocking.”
This week had been packed with events. First, the introduction between the Kasakura family and the Tatemiya family members. It was a formal procedure required for Asari-san to join my group. They say this used to be a half-day ceremony, but it-s been simplified now. Everyone gathers at the Tsuyo-Osu family-s home, the two individuals in question and their parents exchange some simple questions, and then we all eat dinner together. The whole process takes about two hours—mostly just the time it takes to eat.
As for the first meeting with Asari-san-s parents, the father was fairly average, but the mother was quite tall. Asari-san definitely takes after her mother. Her parents had been worried about her sudden weight loss from the diet. They hadn-t heard anything about the “guidance,” and since the introduction meeting kept getting postponed, they were terrified she-d been tricked by a bad man. Lately, my reputation has been decent, but there are people who still remember my bad name from when I was a kid. As for what they think now? Well, the fact that we successfully cleared the Simulated Dungeon, the successful “Unlocking,” and the positive report from their daughter completely erased their suspicions. I formally requested that she continue to lose a bit more weight, citing my own circumstances. Asari-san must have briefed them beforehand; they accepted it without a single question. They bowed deeply, asking me to take care of her. With that, Asari-san-s overnight stays are cleared. She-s finally entered the nighttime rotation.
After the greeting in the main house, I guided them to my annex before the Kasakura family left. It-s only natural for parents to be concerned about where their daughter stays. Come to think of it, this was Asari-san-s first time in the annex—or, for that matter, her second time at the Tatemiya family home. As we entered the Doma1, their eyes went to the water tank in the corner. It looked like a simple aquarium, a bit like a fancy goldfish bowl. But to those who know, it holds a different meaning.
”This is…” Kasakura Senior said, his brow furrowing.
This is where they differ from Risa-san-s or Yurina-san-s parents, who came here before. Because he has knowledge of the sorcerer arts, he seemed to understand exactly what I was attempting to do.
”Father? What is it?” Asari-san asked, tilting her head.
Asari-san didn-t seem to get it. I-d have to teach her later.
”If you have any knowledge on the subject, would you mind sharing it with me?” I asked.
”Indeed. I-ll provide the best of what I have. I-m counting on you,” Kasakura Senior replied with a curt nod.
I shook hands with the father. My water tank could use a bit more strengthening. I saw the rest of the Kasakura family off at the gate and returned to the annex with Asari-san. We were relaxing together when the other three—Chifumi-san and the rest—arrived. Today was an all-hands-overnight day. While the four of them prepared dinner in the kitchen, I waited, reading a book. I heard a rustling sound and looked over to see Hinoki crawling up from the Doma.
”Yo, Nii-san,” Hinoki said, popping their head up.
”Yo. You really do whatever you want, don-t you?” I sighed.
”Just went for a stroll, that-s all. What-s the big deal, lad?” Hinoki replied with a casual shrug.
”Don-t cause trouble for Tempura and Gassa. Besides, I know you were behind the water tank earlier. You almost got caught.”
”I know, I know. I don-t make a mess o- things. Plus, I-ve got nothin- but respect for my seniors, aye.”
”If you say so.”
Hinoki crawled onto the low table and continued.
”Remember that poison effective against Apparitions?”
”Hmm… You mean the stone we found in the dungeon last month?”
”Aye, that-s the one. It looks like the main ingredient is my old venom.”
”Your venom? You have poison?”
”Not anymore. That-s ancient history. Back in the day, this Hinoki-san used to spit lethal venom and mow down swarms of enemies—”
”Yeah, let-s skip that part, it-s not relevant right now.”
I don-t even know what that expression is supposed to mean. “Mow down with poison”? Does that mean the enemies just fell over like dominoes?
”Aye, fair enough. My legendary exploits are for another time. The point is, that stone seems to be some kind of mixture, like a replica of the poison I used to spit. But I can-t figure out that ‘something’ they added…”
”I see.”
”To think they could make something like that… humans, or rather, sorcerers, are full of surprises, aren-t they?”
With that, Hinoki spun around.
”So there you have it. If you want more of those stones, just wait a bit.”
”I don-t really need them right now, though.”
”Moo. How cold. Whatever, fine.”
”Oh, what-s the status on the Crystal of Power?”
”That-s goin- well, lad. Should be another one ready soon.”
”Got it. I-m counting on you.”
”Leave it to me!”
It-s true, nothing has been resolved regarding that poison. Or should I say, it hasn-t even begun? Is it a bug in the Simulated Dungeon generator? Some karma from past sorcerers? Hinoki-s cryptic remarks just keep piling up. Well, no use worrying about what I don-t understand. I-ll just think about it when the next incident occurs. Hinoki rustled as they crawled back under the floorboards through a gap in the Doma. As if on cue, the others returned, having finished dinner prep. A feast of stamina-boosting dishes lined the table. The lunch had been Kaiseki2, so I was genuinely grateful for a hearty dinner. Though… I wonder if the inclusion of Asari-san-s clear soup was meant to be a hint…?
After dinner came the “pampering” time. I had told them to wait outside, as we had a special costume for today. I-ve started scheduling “Special Situation & Costume” days periodically, under the guise of building up resistance to psychological attacks. This was the second one. Last time, they had prepared the Shisei Academy uniform. I wondered what would appear today. As I waited, letting my imagination run wild at the moving shadows behind the Shoji screen, I heard Chifumi-san grant me permission to enter. My heart pounding, I slid the screen open to see my four brides. They were all standing there in white dresses. They had even gone to the trouble of wearing gloves, tights, and veils.
”June brides!” Chifumi-san cheered.
”It-s July already,” I noted.
”We missed the timing waiting for Asari-san-s ‘guidance’…”
Asari-san looked mortified at Chifumi-san-s response.
”I-m so sorry…” Asari-san whispered.
”It-s not Asari-san-s fault. It-s Minoru-san-s fault,” Chifumi-san declared.
And so, my session with my four brides began. The dresses were apparently costumes, with detachable skirts. Once removed, they were short enough for—well, volume and length appropriate for the act. The order was based on seniority: Chifumi-san -> Risa-san -> Yurina-san -> Asari-san. Lately, Risa-san and Yurina-san have been incredibly proactive. With Asari-san making a “double advance,” they-re feeling the pressure. Their enthusiasm is wonderful, even if their “Unlocking” hasn-t quite succeeded yet. It-s only the first semester, no need to rush. I enjoyed a loving, intimate time with the three of them while they were still in their dresses.
With Chifumi-san, we did it in the missionary position. As I moved my hips while holding her hands, her breasts bounced rhythmically.
”Ngh…!” Chifumi-san gasped.
Her bashful expression was wonderful. I presented my Mana into the depths of my first bride. Next was Risa-san. We started in the rear-entry position, gradually shifting to her lying on her stomach. I pressed my hips into her lush backside, rhythmically nudging her womb.
”Nn…! Ngh…!” Risa-san moaned.
As I nibbled on her ear, whispering words of love, she purred, thrusting her hips back at me. The sensation of the tip of my member pressed tight against her deepest, most sensitive spot was incredible. I flooded my bride-s belly with Mana and genetic material, leaving her nowhere to hide. We were close to “Unlocking.” Third was Yurina-san. In the rear-entry position, I inserted my member—protected by a condom—into the opening she had prepared. Thanks to the lotion, the movement was smooth.
”Minoru-sama… I love you so much!” Yurina-san cried out.
Lately, Yurina-san has been able to reach her climax just by moving her hips, even without an order. That-s how close she is to Unlocking—quite an achievement. I kept inserting myself into their pleasuring spots, bringing them to the edge, and being extra careful to e**culate only after I had shown them heaven in their preferred positions. Today was “Bride Play,” so I treated them with double the affection as their husband.
Finally, I went to Asari-san, who had been waiting patiently. Watching the way her three seniors had changed, Asari-san was already soaking wet when I reached under her skirt to check. I took off her underwear and we joined in the kijo-i position. She welcomed me into her dripping, fleshy core. I thrust to the very bottom in one breath.
”Ah…!” Asari-san breathed.
Her thighs trembled, her strength gave out, and her weight pressed down onto my hips. She tightened around me, and a little of her essence leaked out from the gap.
”Here, lift up your skirt,” I instructed.
”Ye-yes…!” Asari-san complied.
Asari-san lifted her skirt so I could see where we were joined. My member was buried deep inside her. Perhaps unconsciously, she began to grind her hips against me.
”U-um…” Asari-san hesitated.
”Hm?”
”D-do I… should I… be doing something too…?”
”Doing something?”
”Risa-san and Yurina-san… um… they report it when they… feel good…”
Ah, I see. The climax reporting and the “I love you” declarations. The eyes behind her narrow lids were pleading for her own set of rules.
”Hmm, you don-t need to say anything, Asari-san. Your body tells me everything I need to know, so you-re fine.”
”Eh…? Ah…!” Asari-san squeaked.
I thrust into her sharply while she was off-guard. Her body tensed, and she leaked again.
”Listen, Asari-san, you always squirt when you climax. …That-s it, let-s make that the rule. If you climax, you squirt.”
”Eh… t-that-s… eh? …I-I can-t…”
”It-s not impossible. Do it for me. I want you to tell me by squirting.”
”Ugh… uuu… I understand… I-I-ll try my best…”
She nodded at my unreasonable demand. She-s too cute.
”Ah… it got so big…” Asari-san whispered.
I asked her to move her hips. She tried, but quickly ran out of steam. I shifted us into a seated position and finished with a kiss-intercourse.
Asari-san dutifully let out a flood. The four of them, still in their dresses, gathered around me as I sat on the futon. They stood up and lifted the fronts of their skirts, letting me look at their secret places.
Their intimacy—some with remnants of my seed dripping from their thighs, some still wet. These girls were mine. My member began to stir once more. Tomorrow is a day off; it-s still too early to sleep. On the final weekend of the first semester, I had gained my fourth group member, and we spent the time deepening our bonds as a whole.
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Summary:
The protagonist formalizes Asari’s entry into his group with her parents’ consent, officially clearing the path for her to participate in nighttime activities. As the group reunites, Hinoki shares mysterious intel about dungeon-related poison, adding layers to the ongoing sorcerer lore. The chapter concludes with an intimate group ritual where the brides adopt a June-bride theme to deepen their emotional and physical bonds.
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Trivia:
Asari’s mother is notably tall, and Asari shares these traits.
The formal Kasakura introduction was historically a half-day affair but has been modernized.
The protagonist has a notorious reputation from his childhood that still persists among some older residents.
Hinoki suggests that the dungeon’s special stone is a replica of their own past venom, implying the involvement of a third-party sorcerer.
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• Asari – A tall, long-haired first-year student from the Kasakura lineage, this defensive sorcerer specializes in barrier magic like Silicic Armor. Formerly one of the Free Girls, she is now a dedicated, diet-conscious member of Minoru’s group. Observant and modest, she shares a close bond with Mari and Nagase, training rigorously under her master’s guidance while seeking personal growth.
• Kasakura – The family name of Asari and her father.
• Tatemiya – The family name of the protagonist (Minoru), and Kotoha.
• Yurina – A refined, black-haired student and disciplined vanguard in Minoru’s group, she balances high-precision sword skills with piano talent. As a Plain-folk combatant specializing in severing sorcery, she is stoic yet prone to performance anxiety. Despite her slender frame, she has a voracious appetite, remains loyal to her team—notably Chifumi and Risa—and is nearing her physical unlocking limit.
• Risa – A sharp-tongued, long-haired gyaru sorcerer, she is an analytical combatant who wields firearms with tactical precision. Once disruptive, she is now a rational member of Minoru’s group who balances a confrontational attitude toward underperformers with devoted submissiveness to him. A Plain-folk descendant, she is deeply invested in the group’s image, intimacy, and achieving Unlocking.
• Yuri – A cheerful and energetic first-year student at Higashi High who is a classmate of Shibuya and an acquaintance of Kibe Yurina from their middle school days. A girl known for being aggressive toward Hayato and displaying overt favoritism.
• Chifumi – Minoru’s 15-year-old childhood friend is a scrawny, long-haired frost/water mage and elite witch from a Sorcerer bloodline. A brilliant, bubbly, and sharp-witted facilitator, she manages the group’s communications, kitchen, and intimacy schedules. While devoted to Minoru, her airy charm masks an observant, suspicious nature as she probes secrets, maintains diplomatic ties, and leads as his scout.
• Hinoki – A non-binary centipede-type Great Apparition bound to Minoru as his chibi familiar, tactical advisor, and defender. Emerging from his shadow, they crawl through the Doma and floorboards, offering expertise in ancient venom and dungeon reconfiguration. This playful, high-defense entity assists Minoru with anomalous phenomena while seeking to restart their life cycle through their unique bond.
• Tempura – A pistol shrimp apparition residing in the annex, this entity acts as both a pet and the core source of Minoru’s shock sorcery. Under the protagonist’s subjugation, it manifests as a formidable creature capable of generating powerful, destructive shockwaves.
• Gassa – An entity or pet residing within the annex area.
• Minoru – A black-haired, pragmatic student and sorcerer in a world of inverted beauty standards, this protagonist hides his identity as a shock-wielding Devil. A detached, strategic leader, he manages his party of four brides and subordinates through contracts and growth potential. Possessing knowledge from a past life, he studies dungeon lore and uses his power to subjugate and command apparitions.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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