Now then, I should probably go to sleep as well.

As I was leaving the living room I started hearing rustling sounds coming from Hina's direction.

I didn't bother turning around so I closed the door of that room and went to the bedroom.

Shiro was already sleeping at the corner of the bed near my pillow, leaving a big space for me to lay there.

I softly laid on the bed and slowly closed my eyes and waited until I fell asleep...

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It's hot...

Somehow I could feel my body getting tighter and heavier like something had restrained me from moving.

What's going on?

[ ...*sob*... why... ]

Huh?

A girl's voice?

I could hear a girl crying.

Who is she?

And where am I?

The last thing I remember was, going to sleep in my bedroom.

Everything was dark and all I could hear was the voice of a crying girl.

It was annoying since I couldn't rest...

Oh right! I got distracted again.

I was supposed to go to sleep and now I'm in this dark place.

Is this the Lucid dreaming I have heard of?

[ *sob*... *sob* ]

No, if this were a Lucid dreaming then I could have made that girl sobbing in the background shut up or something like that!

Then this must be sleep paralysis?

Can't move my body, Can't see clearly and my mind is awake, at the same time!

This has to be asleep paralysis!

But I have heard that in sleep paralysis, something terrifying will appear...

Is the girl crying in the background supposed to be scary?

[ ...Haruto *sob* why? *sob* ]

Haruto?

Wait this voice...

I recognize this voice!

It belongs to that little bitch Hina!

What is she doing in my dream!

Huh?

Dream?

Was this supposed to be a dream?

[ *Sob* *sob* hic... ] ( Hina )

And it feels like her voice is right next to my ear.

I opened my eyes...

The room was dark but I could see thanks to my skill "Night vision"

Next to me on my bed was Hina.

What is she doing here?

Wasn't she supposed to sleep in the living room?

Hina had her arms wrapped around my body and she was using me as a hugging pillow.

Her face was filled with tears as if she had been crying for a long time.

[ *sob*... ] ( Hina )

And every time she sobs, her arms would become tighter around my body.

She was sleeping in the same clothes as before.

As she was hugging me tight, I could feel the pressure of her breasts against my chest. I wasn't sure but she didn't seem to be wearing any bra. Her body was warm and soft.

Her face was also really close to mine and I could feel her warm breath. I also could smell her sweet scent from here.

Wait, where is Shiro?

As I thought that, I felt purring noises coming from behind my head, Shiro was sleeping nicely next to me.

...

Now then what should I do with this?

I remember telling her to sleep in the living room.

And how long has she been here?

My skill "presence detection" could alarm me during my sleep at any time and it could sense any killing intent. It also senses the presence of any powerful person or monster.

Did I get too comfortable with the fact that I wasn't sleeping in the wild again?

I haven't told her about my conditions for her staying at my house yet.

I remember clearly how she treated me when she first met me!

...

And I will return the favor slowly to you!

[ Oi! Wake up! ] ( Hatsuko )

I shook her body as I said that.

She wasn't letting my body go.

She still had her arms warped around my body.

I started shaking her head which was in front of me.

[ *shake* *shake*

Wake up before I cut off your arms! ] ( Hatsuko )

[ mmhmm... Hatsuko? ] ( Hina )

She opened her eyes.

The white part of her eyeballs were a little reddish from all the crying. Her mouth was slightly open the moment she woke up.

[ Yeah, that's me! What are you doing here? ] ( Hatsuko )

I asked.

[ um, that is— ] ( Hina )

[ —Didn't I tell you to sleep in the living room?! ] ( Hatsuko )

[ I'm s-sorry... ] ( Hina )

She apologized while still being in the same position as before. Even after waking up, she still was hugging me.

Does she think I'm a replacement for Haruto?

I'm sorry to tell you this but I'm not as nice as him!

[ I already told you before, let go of me! ] ( Hatsuko )

I threatened her as I stared into her eyes.

[ R-right... ] ( Hina )

After she let go of my body, I got up and switched on, the lights of the room.

She placed her hand over her eyes the moment the room was lighted up.

[ ah! ] ( Hina )

The sudden light must have hurt her eyes.

[ So? Why were you on my bed? ] ( Hatsuko )

She started thinking for a moment when she heard my question. Hina was sitting on her knees over my bed. Her hair was loose and her clothes were wrinkled.

[ I didn't want to sleep alone... ] ( Hina )

She averted her eyes and she was slightly blushing.

Didn't want to sleep alone?

Is this her habit as a bitch to slip into another men's bed at night?

[ You know that I'm not Haruto!

I'm not him! Do you understand that!? ] ( Hatsuko )

I'm sure, she must have thought I was him the moment she came into my room while half asleep.

[ I already know that! ] ( Hina )

[ ... ] ( Hatsuko )

[ I don't want to think of that bastard anymore! ] ( Hina )

She angrily said.

But you were calling out his name in your sleep.

That is what I wanted to say but I decided to change my question.

[ Why did you come to my room? Or were you half asleep? ] ( Hatsuko )

Her face started blushing and her eyes were restless from looking around as if she was trying to find something.

[ That is... that... ] ( Hina )

[ That? ] ( Hatsuko )

[ I wanted to thank you somehow for saving my life!! ] ( Hina )

[ ... ] ( Hatsuko )

How is thanking me by coming into my bed?

I already declined her invitation for sex.

Did she expect me to enjoy her having in my bed?

[ I have forgiven Haruto so many times for having sex with other girls except me but this time— ] ( Hina )

Tears started coming out of her eyes.

[ —he didn't care about me! I was unconscious and scared... *sob* and he left me alone! ] ( Hina )

She wiped her tears off her eyes.

[ He happily had sex with my friends while I was unconscious in the other room! It was as if I never existed to him!

I was so scared and alone! ] ( Hina )

She started sobbing again.

[ I remember that you saved all of us from that monster back then. At first, I thought you were some kind of nuisance to us but I would have never believed that our encounter will change my life! ] ( Hina )

She looked straight into my eyes.

[ You have opened my eyes. Thank you! ] ( Hina )

What is she talking about?

Nothing is making any sense to me anymore!

How come, me killing a monster would lead this way?

Now, I regret not killing them all back in the forest.

[ So even if you ask me for anything, no matter how impossible it is, I will do it! ] ( Hina )

[ ... ] ( Hatsuko )

[ S-say something! Please! ] ( Hina )

[ I even will become your personal slave so please let me stay with you! ] ( Hina )

She was frustrated and embarrassed at the same time.

Now, what should I do?...

I could kill her as it seems she'd be fine with it. She said it herself, I could do anything to her. But should I really do that?

Does Haruto know she is here?

No, that shithead doesn't matter.

Maybe I should use her as my servant.

Like doing house chores or carrying my stuff. I might even bring her to one of the quests I might do. I could have her experience the feeling of being hunted by some monsters or become bait for them.

That might be an enjoyable sight!

I will use her to the fullest!

[ I will think about that.

Go and sleep in the living room! ] ( Hatsuko )

[ I don't mind if we sleep together though... ] ( Hina )

She said with a blush on her face as she put her index finger over her mouth.

[ Do you really think trash like you deserve to sleep with me? ] ( Hatsuko )

I said with an irritated voice.

[ *Gulp* ] ( Hina )

A gulping sound was heard from Hina as she heard me.