In the dimly lit room, the sound of a girl’s excited, panting breaths echoed, as if she had captured her prey. She gently stroked the boy, whom she had already ‘cleansed.’A satisfied smile played at the corners of her mouth. ‘When did you stop struggling, I wonder?’ But this is just right, isn’t it?
Meanwhile, beside the bed where they lay, a golden-haired girl was bound to a chair, struggling violently. Her soft, pale skin was marked with trails of blood from the restraints. Yet, she could only watch grudgingly as the boy was tied to the bed. ‘Hmph~’ The girl on the bed turned to look at the struggling girl with a sneer.
‘This is your punishment…’ She then turned to the boy on the bed, especially you… my love… When you betrayed me, did you ever think of now? As she said this, she pressed against him, enjoying the sensation, while her other hand wielded a knife, stabbing down again and again.
Blood bloomed in a spray. ‘Why did you deceive me?’ ‘Why did you have to be with her?!’ … The next moment, the boy in his own room jolted awake, his eyes wide open. Was this another dream? Looking at the familiar ceiling, he felt a hint of relief. The room was filled with the sounds of a game mixed with a sweet, cursing voice. He felt a suffocating sensation, perhaps the reason for his nightmares.
Unconsciously, he glanced down, seeing only the lower half of a girl wearing athletic shorts. The perfect curves of her buttocks were accentuated by the shorts, presenting themselves to him. Only now did the boy realize that this person had once again invaded his room, and this time, she had gone even further, using him as her personal cushion.
The boy was resigned but dared not move, so he wriggled a bit to alert the person on top of him. The culprit merely glanced down casually. ‘Oh, you’re awake?’ After saying this, the sound of a game controller clicking and clacking could be heard, with no hint of remorse.
The boy couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. ‘Hey, shouldn’t you at least get off me before saying that? And isn’t there a chair in the room?’ Hearing the boy’s question, the girl on top of him paused her gaming, seeming to think for a moment before responding, ‘Well, your room is so small, there’s nowhere to sit. Besides, sitting on you is the most comfortable.
And what’s wrong with a brother using another brother as a cushion? Unless… you’re reacting to a good brother?’ The girl snickered, wriggling her perfect curves against the boy’s body, intentionally provoking him to prove her point. The boy’s temples throbbed, and his body reacted even more intensely to the girl’s actions.
Grinding his teeth, he said, ‘Get off me, or I’ll punch you.’ To her, even playful banter was useless; he had to resort to violence. The girl on top of him scoffed, ‘We’re good brothers, so what’s the big deal?’ Though she said this, she still stood up and sat on the edge of the bed. The boy rubbed his temples and his messy hair, sitting up to look at the golden-haired beauty sitting by the bed, still fixated on the TV screen, her hands moving non-stop.
He was getting used to it, but it still gave him a headache. The boy was named Chu Xin, much like the protagonist of many novels, he had traversed worlds. What was embarrassing was that he had been playing an otome game when he suddenly found himself here. What enraged Chu Xin even more was that he realized it was the very otome game he had been playing! Not only that, but when he first arrived, he was still… aroused. Luckily, no one had come, giving him time to… process the information.
Yes, Chu Xin wasn’t playing a pure love or yuri otome game, but a ‘barian’ otome game! In the game, the golden-haired character was the very girl sitting in front of him, still engrossed in her gaming. Under the guise of rescuing beautiful girls from scoundrels, it was actually this ‘pure’ golden-haired girl who gradually corrupted the heroines, even forcibly ‘turning’ them. This ‘yuri barian’ otome game was like playing with fire in a minefield! But the sales were still impressive.
Why? Because the player controlled the ‘barian’ character! And most importantly, each heroine was charming, with a moe art style that could make one’s heart race. Chu Xin had traversed into this world, or rather, it was more like a replacement. His appearance and name hadn’t changed; it was as if his entire being had traversed into this world, where he would meet the heroines anew. In a way, it was like borrowing the setting of the otome game for his own story.
However, this didn’t change the fate of the ‘barian.’ As a traverser, Chu Xin naturally had a ‘golden finger’—not a system, but a phone that could simulate future events in ‘gal’ form. Its purpose was to have some foresight into potential situations. Of course, the original game included the ‘barian’s’ affection, sensitivity, and… corruption levels, all of which were more detailed in this simulation, tailored specifically for him. For Chu Xin, it was like a more detailed version of the original.
After meeting all the heroines, he began to analyze the simulated scenarios using his ‘golden finger.’ As a traverser, he naturally wanted to use this ability to reverse the ‘barian’s’ fate and become a ‘pure love’ warrior. But the result was that no matter how hard Chu Xin tried, even if he raised the heroines’ affection to the max, lowered the… corruption to the minimum, and even filled the ‘barian’s’ affection, he still couldn’t escape being ‘corrupted.’ So, he gave up, adopting the mindset that as long as there was no emotion, he wouldn’t be ‘corrupted.’ He gradually distanced himself from the heroines, fading from their view, including the two ‘sisters’ and the ‘mother’ from the original, maintaining a lukewarm relationship with them.
But the three of them were acting strangely… No, it was more accurate to say that all the heroines were acting strangely. For example, the original ‘tsundere’ neighbor, who would now sneak into his room at night and lock them in the school’s storage room after class. His ‘mother’ would often peek through the door, her breathing heavy with exertion.
Even the seemingly ‘hidden’ heroine, the beautiful, curvaceous single woman next door, would often call him over to ‘fix’ things, all the while talking about her loneliness. As for the two ‘sisters,’ the elder one was still the same as in the original, a ‘little devil,’ while the younger one was a ‘cold’ and ‘busty’ student. But Chu Xin always felt something was off about the way they looked at him… And there were others whose personalities differed even more from the original.
Maybe it was because he was the one who ‘knew’ them? Or maybe it was just a different world? Chu Xin wasn’t sure, so he dealt with each situation as it came, locking his windows and doors at night, rushing home after school, and giving perfunctory responses to the neighbor’s loneliness. After all, his only goal was to avoid being ‘corrupted.’ Fortunately, his deliberate distancing seemed to be working.
This was Chu Xin’s strategy against the ‘barian!’ Though it was a bit escapist, the truth was that he was a traverser, and he shouldn’t have had any connection with these people in the first place. But just as he thought this, the strangest person appeared—she was the one sitting across from him, seemingly playing a game, occasionally glancing at him, her hands never stopping.
In the original, the ‘barian’ and he, the ‘sufferer,’ had no connection. But now, due to an accident, they had become ‘brothers.’ The original ‘barian,’ who gently guided the heroines to self-corruption, was nowhere to be found. Even he was getting used to her sneaking into his room on weekends to play his games. But there was no denying that the ‘barian’s’ appearance, physique, and abilities were top-notch in school.
In middle school terms, she was like a ‘queen.’ The girl in front of him, with her sweet voice and cursing, was named Ji Yue Xuan, a name that sounded like it belonged to a xianxia novel heroine. She was stunningly beautiful, with a tall, slim figure, and an hourglass shape thanks to her genes and love for exercise. Her body was even more alluring than some models, with a perfect ‘S’ curve and incredible flexibility. The reason the game was so popular, even to someone like Chu Xin who usually avoided ‘barian’ games, was largely due to Ji Yue Xuan, the main character.
Though only half of her face was shown in the game, Chu Xin, having seen her fully, could understand why players imagined her as they did. Ji Yue Xuan wasn’t just beautiful and well-built; she came from a wealthy family and was incredibly capable. Her grades were always at the top, and in Chu Xin’s current school, similar to a high school in Sakura Country, she had a lot of influence. For some reason, she had resigned as the student council president shortly after meeting him, and because of her cold demeanor but friendliness towards girls, some boys from outside the school even called her ‘queen’ in private.
Especially at the recent summer sports festival, when the ‘queen’ stood at the starting line, the sunlight glinted off her natural golden hair, creating a dazzling effect. Everyone in the audience swallowed hard, and even Chu Xin, trying to reduce his presence, felt a sense of love. though they were already familiar with each other at that point.
Chu Xin half-sat in his bed, grateful he didn’t have the habit of sleeping naked. But he was curious about how she got in; he had locked all the doors and windows. But he had grown used to it, as she would always show up on weekend mornings to play games on his console.
Unconsciously, he rubbed his messy hair, trying to tidy it up a bit, and stared blankly at Ji Yue Xuan sitting on the edge of his bed, wearing only a simple white t-shirt and athletic shorts. Despite the loose t-shirt, her curves were still visible, and he could even catch a glimpse of a black bra strap. The shorts accentuated her proportions, and her long, fair legs were a feast for the eyes, even without any makeup. Her toned buttocks were like a work of art. After reflecting on all this, Chu Xin was a bit dazed. For the first time, he realized that the person in front of him, who was cursing at the game, was incredibly alluring.
Chu Xin felt something was off, not just in his heart, but also in his body. He tried to calm himself, thinking it was just a normal morning reaction… everyone’s like that when they first wake up. Chu Xin was making excuses for his thoughts, even as he couldn’t help but stare at Ji Yue Xuan. After all, she wasn’t just the ‘barian’ from the game; she was also the person he truly considered a brother. Though this person was usually a bit wild, always teasing or trying to provoke him.
But how could he truly fall for Ji Yue Xuan? And the previous teasing hadn’t affected him, so why did just looking at her now feel different? Meanwhile, Ji Yue Xuan had changed her sitting position from cross-legged to a squat. Feeling the intense gaze from behind, she couldn’t help but feel a mix of annoyance and excitement, her face already flushed.
But she still looked at the controller, muttering under her breath, ‘Seriously… if you want to look, just look. It’s not like I’m stopping you…’ Chu Xin was a bit startled; he thought he had heard her speak. Unconsciously, he asked, ‘What?’ Ji Yue Xuan hadn’t expected him to hear her muttering.
Her body tensed, and her golden hair seemed to shake. Taking a deep breath, she turned her face slightly to the side to hide her already blushing cheeks, only showing Chu Xin a hint of a smile, seemingly returning to her usual playful expression. ‘What? Did you think I didn’t know you were staring at me? Or did you actually react to me, your good brother?’ The strange ripple in Chu Xin’s heart disappeared. He didn’t know why, but maybe deep down, he had been hoping for some… action from her.
But she was still the same, seemingly not caring about anything, yet caring about everything. Chu Xin shrugged, expressing his resignation. Maybe it was just the original ‘barian’s’ habit of teasing and creating ambiguity, or maybe she just liked teasing him, her so-called ‘good brother.’ Ji Yue Xuan glanced back, seeing Chu Xin’s lack of reaction and even a shrug.
Her heart raced. Something was wrong; usually, when she teased him, he would blush. Why was he so calm today? Could it be… he had someone else? Ji Yue Xuan’s mind was in turmoil, her focus on the game a mere cover for her frustration. She pressed the buttons randomly, expressing her displeasure.
Chu Xin, who wasn’t paying attention to the game, noticed Ji Yue Xuan’s frantic button-mashing. Sighing, he realized she was still focused on the game. He decided to get up and go to the bathroom to freshen up. Seeing him leave, Ji Yue Xuan’s heart ached. Unconsciously, she threw the controller aside and grabbed Chu Xin’s collar. Feeling the pull from behind, Chu Xin sighed softly, guessing she would act up again. Usually, if he ignored her ‘teasing,’ she would glare at him with a pout.
Like surrendering, Chu Xin spoke helplessly, ‘Okay, okay, I reacted to you. I’m going to the bathroom to calm down so I don’t hurt you.’ Hearing this, Ji Yue Xuan’s body trembled slightly. She sensed Chu Xin’s unhappiness but didn’t know why. It was like holding a precious treasure within reach, only to see it slipping away.
She couldn’t allow that. She pulled him back, and the unsuspecting Chu Xin fell into her embrace. Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still. The next moment, they both averted their gazes, their faces flushed, like unripe fruits. Chu Xin felt Ji Yue Xuan’s arms around him, her scent filling his mind.
If he had only just realized Ji Yue Xuan was a beauty, now she was an irresistible temptation, a deep abyss pulling him in. Ji Yue Xuan was no different; she gazed at the handsome boy in her arms, breathing heavily. Their eyes met again, and this time, neither looked away. Chu Xin stared into her blue eyes, seeing a love that wanted to drown him.
He tried to speak but couldn’t find his voice. Ji Yue Xuan’s finger pressed against his lips, and she took a deep breath, leaning in so their noses touched. Chu Xin felt her breath on his lips, his mind racing, his body frozen, unsure of what to do. Ji Yue Xuan’s eyebrows arched slightly, surprised by his unexpected purity.
But she liked that about him. No, she loved everything about him—his flesh, his spirit, his abilities. She loved him completely! In their current close proximity, almost touching lips, she whispered, ‘What if… I have feelings for you?’