Chapter 180: 180

The 1st day of the Earth month . It’s still a little early in the morning for breakfast, but there’s something…… worrying about .

[……Kaito-kun?]

Kuro, who has been sitting on my lap with a bag of baby castellas (cream-flavored today) in her hand, notices my troubles and asks .

Meeting Kuro’s gaze, even though I’m somewhat nervous, I spoke .

[……Kuro, there’s actually something I have to tell you . ]

[Unnn?]

What I’m thinking about at this moment is…… Yes, it’s Isis-san .

I have received Isis-san’s confession, but my reply to her was put on hold .

For the Japanese me’s mind, since I have a girlfriend named Kuro, I’ll have to decline Isis-san’s confession…… However, rejecting Isis-san who is so wholehearted in love with me…… isn’t something I want to do .

This is where the common sense of this world comes into play . In this world, polygamy is just the norm, and men are supposed to marry more than one woman .

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However, even if that is so, that doesn’t mean I can just get used to it, and that’s why I’m troubled right now .

And most importantly, if I accepted polygamy and responded to Isis-san’s feelings…… I’m more concerned about what Kuro would think .

I would need lots of courage to talk to her about it, however, not talking about it to her isn’t an option .

So now, while I’m alone with Kuro like this, the confession I’ve received from Isis-san, and that I’m still withholding my response…… and the fact that I’m beginning to be attracted to Isis-san as well, I’ve decided to talk about it to her without hiding anything at all .

I was quite nervous explaining to her about the situation, but Kuro didn’t interrupt me and continued to silently listen .

When I finished explaining everything, I slowly let out a sigh .

[……And that’s the situation…… Errr, Kuro…… Ummm, what do you think?]

Feeling like a defendant waiting for the judge’s sentence, I wrung that question out of my mouth, and in response, Kuro turned towards me…… and brightly smiled .

[Isn’t that good!? For Isis to like you that much, as expected of Kaito-kun!]

[……Ehh?]

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Arehh? Her reaction is kinda different from what I was expecting .

How should I say this, I was expecting that she would scold me for being unfaithful or ask me if I even have the ability to cheat with two people or something like that…… Rather than that, doesn’t she sound kind of happy?

[K- Kuro…… Is that really fine with you?]

[Eh? What is?]

[I- I mean, I- I’m now Kuro’s boyfriend…… but don’t you feel that me liking Isis-san is being unfaithful……]

[Why? I’d be happy if Kaito-kun and Isis became lovers…… Ahh, I see…… . Speaking of which……]

Kuro, who has been tilting her head as if she’s really wondering, seems to have gotten some idea and started thinking with her hand on her chin .

After a few moments of silence, Kuro returns her gaze to me and opens her mouth .

[……As I recall, in Kaito-kun’s world, it’s normal to have only one marriage partner, right?]

[Y- Yeah . ]

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Of course, there are also some cases of people getting remarried, and I heard that there is polygamy in some other countries but…… At least, in modern Japan, monogamy is the norm .

When she saw me nod, Kuro crossed her arms and tilted her head in contemplation .

[Hmmm…… I see, so that’s what troubles you……]

[……So, I thought I’d ask Kuro’s opinion on that . ]

[……I’ve only heard about Kaito-kun’s world from Shiro and the children who played the role of Hero in the past, so I don’t know much about it but…… Hmmm . This is quite difficult . Kaito-kun, did you know that boys in this world marry more than one girl?]

[Yeah . ]

[I’ve been living in this world my entire life . So, I can’t help but think in terms of the common sense of this world, and since Kaito-kun is my first ever boyfriend, I don’t think I can even say anything that would be very helpful . Sorry . ]

Kuro knows a certain amount of things about my world, and she seems to have figured out what my problems are right away .

However, Kuro is still a resident of this world, so she can’t help but think in a way that is closer to the common sense of this world .

I certainly feel like my thoughts are more drawn by the common sense of my original world at the moment, so I know how she feels…… It really seems like our ideas of love and marriage are different .

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[……For argument’s sake though…… if I already have my lover named Kuro, but I also fell in love with Isis and went out with her…… No, if I marry a lot more, and not just you two…… What would Kuro think?]

[I would obviously be happy . ]

[Y- You’d be happy?]

[Unnn . I mean, look, wouldn’t that show that my beloved Kaito-kun is a fantastic boy who is liked by lots of girls?]

[……………… . ]

It’s like we have a very different way of thinking .

What I think was that dating more than one woman is being unfaithful, but when it comes to the people of this world, it seems to be a factor for a person’s status, and something that isn’t an object of jealousy .

I don’t know if Kuro is the only one who thinks this way or if it’s also the same way for other people, but I think it’s best if I ask a few people’s opinion first .

[……And so, that’s why I was consulting you……]

[E- Errr, Kaito-san? Since when are you dating Underworld King-sama?]

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[……Just the other day . ]

[I- Is that so, congratulations . (The first one to make her move really is Underworld King-sama huh, well, I had some guesses seeing how Kaito-san is acting now but…… . Mnngghh, small-statured women like her really must be Kaito-san’s taste huh?)]

I’m currently standing before Sieg-san, who had a puzzled expression on her face .

I thought I’d like to hear other people’s opinions as well, so after Kuro went home, I thought I’d visit Sieg-san, explaining the situation to her and asked her about her opinion .

[So, if it’s alright with you, I was wondering if you’d be willing to share your opinion……]

[E- Errr…… Why me? (Are you sure you’re not asking the wrong person?)]

[Errr, Sieg-san kind of looks like a mature woman, so I thought you would be able to give me some good answers if I consult you about it……]

[I- I see . (I’m sorry, that’s impossible! I’ve never been in a relationship before!)]

I’m not sure if my question was too abrupt or not, but Sieg-san looks kind of troubled .

Of course, I don’t intend to force her to answer about all sorts of stuff, but the first person who came to my mind when I thought of someone I can talk to was Sieg-san .

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[Of course, I still intend to figure it out on my own in the end, but if possible, I’d like to discuss it with you for a bit…… I’d like to have some advice……]

[L- Let’s see . Errr… (Can you please not look at me with eyes full of expectations!? Something, I need to say something……)]

[Sieg-san?]

[N- No, errr…… The difference in common sense between your world and Kaito-san’s world, it may have been partly due to the fact that there are many women in this world, but I think it’s also due to the fact that there are many long-lived species existing here, just like my kin . ]

I see, there certainly are many people in this world like the elves who are long-lived…… and even those who didn’t have the concept of life span at all .

That’s also probably why other than the Humans in this world, the people of this world are quite calm in regards to the flow of time .

Even if you’re married to many women, they must have some kind of wider range of senses in terms like how long they haven’t talked for a long time and how they haven’t seen each other lately .

[There certainly are some exceptions . For example, my father was only married to my mother…… but people like him are quite rare . In fact, people even call my father an eccentric for it . ]

[……I see . ]

[I also greatly feel like men are supposed to marry lots of women . ]

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I guess that’s really something that is obvious for the people in this world huh .

Hmmm, I wonder if it’s okay to like Isis-san too, without worrying about it? No, it would be like putting the cart before the horse if I just decided to be ambiguous about it and end up making Kuro and Isis-san sad, so let’s not slacken and properly think about it .

[……There’s something I’d like to ask, just for reference though……]

[Yes, what is it?]

[If, for example…… This is just for example, but if Sieg-san and I were lovers……]

[ ! ? (B- Being lovers with Kaito-san? ……I- I’m glad…… wait, stop thinking about that!?)]

I decided to ask Sieg-san the same question I had asked Kuro .

[And even though we’re lovers, I was loved by another woman, and I also love that woman, how would Sieg-san feel?]

[I would be very delighted to see that Kaito-san is liked by a lot of women…… (Or rather, that’s pretty much the situation at the moment, isn’t it?)]

It seems that is really what she would think huh .

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The idea that it’s pleasing for a man to be liked by a lot of women isn’t just Kuro’s, as Sieg-san also seems to have the same thoughts, and I felt a little bit comforted after hearing that .

[Thank you very much . Hearing your thoughts really helps me . ]

[No, no…… It’s just if you want to ask for advice for that, wouldn’t it be better for Kaito-san to ask for the opinion of the same gender?]

[I see! You’re right, thank you very much! As I thought, I’m glad I talked to Sieg-san about it . ]

[That’s something you don’t really have to be that thankful though . (I’m sorry . I just digressed and threw the conversation to other people . I’m a coward…… So, could you please not look at me with glittering eyes!? I’m starting to feel like running away here, you know!?)]

Indeed, if you’re going to talk about these kinds of problems, it’s easier to talk about various things in depth with someone of the same gender .

And just as I heard about her mention it, I thought of the best person to talk to .

That’s right . I’m going to consult with Orchid…… Orchid is married, has a gentle demeanor and is easy to talk to .

Dear Mom, Dad——- I’ve started to think about my reply to Isis-san, but as someone who had a different common sense that I’m accustomed to, it’s difficult for me to change it and I’m quite confused . However, thanks to Sieg-san——– I now know who I should be talking to .

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And with that, Isis arc begins . Hey, Serious-senpai, it’s your turn .

Serious-senpai: [……No matter how I look at it, I don’t see anything that will lead to anything serious…… It would turn into something like “Jealousy? The heck is that?”…… This is a gentle world afterall……]