These Dangerous Girls Placed Me Into Jeopardy

I was suddenly told that there was something wrong with my mind. Naturally, I was skeptical.

...But after everything that’s happened, after seeing those titles with my own eyes, it’s become clear that the one with the problem isn’t my head—it’s this world.

And yet, to hear Rainie say once again that my brain is broken...

...Don’t tell me—there really is something wrong?

Rainie isn’t the type to joke around. And her expression right now is dead serious. Which means... she’s not messing with me.

I always thought I was just a normal, average guy. But—was that all just an illusion?

“You mean... I have a mental illness?”

I stupidly pointed at my own nose as I asked.

“No. It’s not an illness,” she said. “But for various reasons, your mental state has become relatively unstable. You’ve been doing things unconsciously—things you’d never do under normal circumstances. I’m sure you’ve noticed it yourself.”

“....”

Yeah. She’s right. Now that I think about it—this has been happening.

Just earlier, Lan Hua’s words had already exposed the “wrongness” in me.

She said I’ve been walking around with this lecherous look on my face, getting handsy with girls way more often than before.

Like staring at Lillian’s chest. Or seeing my sister’s black stockings and having the first urge to touch them. Or just now, the way I touched Rainie’s back...

And now—right now—I can’t even pull my eyes off Rainie’s chest.

Could you at least cover up a little!?

Ahem. But still—does this really mean my mind’s broken? I mean, sure, maybe I’ve gotten a little more perverted, but isn’t that... normal? Like Lan Hua said, men being perverts is pretty normal, right? It’s just—um, maybe I was... attracted to your, uh, beautiful body. Or something...

...I wanna slap myself. Twice.

What the hell am I even saying with this dumb mouth!?

Rainie blushed slightly, then cleared her throat and said seriously:

“Your spiritual power is far stronger than that of a normal person. That’s why back in Black Street, just by calling that specter’s true name, you were able to suppress it a bit.”

“Uh? Yeah... For some reason, I’ve always had stronger spiritual power.”

But what does that have to do with my mental state being unstable?

“Well then, your ‘self-control’ should be stronger too, shouldn’t it?”

“...Ah!”

That’s it. That’s the contradiction.

If my spiritual power has increased, then I should have even greater control over my impulses. But the facts say the opposite—my self-control has gotten worse?

The old me—there’s no way I would’ve ever reached out and touched someone like that! Especially Xinran! I touched my own sister’s leg!?

What kind of sick joke is that!? Am I one of those twisted older brothers!?

It was like something sticky in my head had just peeled away. A wave of clarity hit me. Now I finally understood why Rainie said my mind was off—because I really am acting weird!

Damn it. And I didn’t even realize until now...

I pressed my right hand to my forehead, replaying what I’d just done. And all I felt was horror. What the hell was I just doing!?

If I’d only snuck a glance at Lillian’s chest, fine—I mean, she is my girlfriend. Peeking a little isn’t that big a deal.

But—my sister!? That’s off-limits! Absolutely untouchable!

And using the excuse of applying medicine on Rainie’s back just to cop a feel!?

God. Am I brain-dead!?

Actually yeah. I am brain-dead right now!

Good thing the one I sexually harassed was Rainie. She’s kind, respectful, even submissive toward me. Even if I touched her, she wouldn’t resist.

But what if I’d done something to Lillian!?

What if I’d done something to Snowy, right in front of Lillian!?

...Too terrifying! I don’t even want to imagine it!

“Lord Ethan, I’m glad you understand. Despite your strong spiritual power, your restraint is clearly declining. If all of this was just because you’re getting more perverted, then I would have misjudged you entirely.”

What scared me most was that—until she pointed it out—I’d actually thought all my behavior was normal. Like I’d subconsciously justified the groping and perverted impulses.

“That’s because you haven’t completely lost your rationality yet.”

“Uh? What do you mean?”

Rainie’s face suddenly turned red again. She grabbed her left arm with her right hand and turned her head shyly.

“Just now... when I sat on your lap and teased you... you still managed to hold back. If you had completely lost it, you wouldn’t have been able to stop yourself no matter what—you would’ve taken me right then and there.”

So that “test” Rainie mentioned earlier—that’s what she meant...

“No, wait—hang on. I mean, I think I already know what your answer’s going to be, but I still have to ask. That really was just a test just now?”

“Yes.”

“Because... the room was too hot?”

“E-even my ears are red...”

“Yes! It was for the test! Please control yourself!”

Rainie was clearly flustered now. Her tone became stronger, and her shoulders trembled. I couldn’t tell if she was angry or just nervous.

“Still, even if it was a test... taking off your shirt all of a sudden like that... and you still haven’t put it back on...”

“You...”

“Ah—sorry, sorry! That was my bad! I won’t say anything! I’ll shut up now, okay?”

If I kept going, Rainie might seriously cry.

“...I didn’t put it on because we’re about to analyze your mental state in detail.”

“You know what’s wrong with me!?”

“At the moment, I’m still not sure. There are too many possible causes. I can’t determine exactly which one it is just yet. That’s why... we’ll be conducting the second round of testing.”

“Ah? How are you going to test? Wait—you just said not wearing clothes was for...”

What kind of test requires taking off clothes!?

Then Rainie answered me—not with words, but with action.

She took my hand—and pressed it right onto her chest!

Not over her heart or anything.

She pressed it onto the left side of her full, round breast.

What the hell is this!?

I immediately tried to pull away, but Rainie firmly pressed my hand in place with both of hers. Wouldn’t let me move.

Shit! There’s nothing in between! I can feel everything!

I know this is wrong—but I couldn’t help it. My fingers started moving on their own. The softness was unreal. So good it made my brain explode.

That sticky sensation in my head started to rise again, slowing down my thoughts. Fuzzy. Disoriented. Blank...

“I’m going to ask you a few questions now. Just answer based on how you feel.”

In this state!? Can I even think straight right now...?

“...Do you feel... a strange sense of familiarity? Like your hand’s moving all on its own?”

......

Yeah. That strange, almost instinctive familiarity with a woman’s body... Like I’ve known it forever...

“Do you... really want me right now? Want to push me down and have your way with me?”

No shit. I’m already reacting—what do you think?

“I thought so.”

“Even if... that would mean betraying your girlfriend?”

Lillian...

Right. I already have a girlfriend. How could I do something like this to someone else? And not just someone else—this is Rainie. My savior. My childhood friend. My next-door neighbor from long ago.

But... she’s a woman.

A stunningly beautiful one.

With a body this divine...

And she was the one who seduced me. That’s as good as a green light, right? In that case, anything I do to her is totally reasonable...

I didn’t want to think anymore.

I reached out with my other hand too. My face leaned toward hers, lips aiming for that soft, blushing mouth.

I bet she’d taste delicious...

bzz-bzz — bzz-bzz 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

My phone vibrated again. But I didn’t care.

No one could interrupt me now.

I was going to devour this woman—make her mine. Make it so she couldn’t live without me...

She seemed to accept it too—eyes closed, head tilted, waiting for me to take her.

Good girl. So obedient, little kitten. Heh...

Just give yourself to me—I’ll make you feel good...

But this little devil didn’t kiss me. Her lips brushed past my cheek, kissed my earlobe, and whispered into my ear:

“Clear mind, calm spirit—as commanded by the law.”

Rainie’s voice.

Echoed through my skull.

Like my brain had been wiped—clean and raw.

I grabbed my head in agony, collapsed to the floor, and groaned for a long time.

“Hah! Hah—hah... hah...”

My breath came ragged. Cold sweat poured down my back, soaking my shirt.

I massaged my temples, forcing myself to stay conscious.

“...This is the worst possible case.”

Rainie’s face was still flushed as she sat down on the bed, slipping her bra back on as she spoke.

“...”

I sat on the floor, clutching my head, staring at her in confusion.

“The problem with your mind isn’t from just one source. It’s the result of multiple factors acting together.”

Some clarity had returned to my brain. This time, I knew just how messed up I’d been ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) acting.

I knocked my fist against my skull, gritting through the sharp pain as I asked:

“Not just one? Then what are the others? What are they?”

Rainie, now fully dressed and sitting neatly in front of me, answered with a calm, serious tone:

“First—my guess is that you’re being affected by memories from your past life. You had a previous incarnation that was very... promiscuous. To put it simply: a womanizer surrounded by constant romance. In terms you’d understand—a classic harem anime protagonist.”

SLAP!

I slapped my own cheek and stared at her, wide-eyed in disbelief.

“My... my past life was a player!?”

“Yes.”

Don’t say it so bluntly!!

“You had overly intimate relationships with multiple women. To put it more clearly—you had a full harem and slept with all of them. You drifted through a sea of flowers and... ah, excuse me. My tongue slipped. What I meant was—you were a brilliant romantic.”

Like hell you did!

A harem where he actually scored with everyone—that’s just—I mean, that’s disgusting!

Someone as honest and upright as me—my past life was just some scumbag playboy!?