Chapter 123: Borrowing Money
Initially, for Yotsuba, Ren was just an ordinary brother-in-law, her younger sister Itsuki's boyfriend. She even felt happy and blessed Itsuki for finding a responsible man, even if his mortality was somewhat questionable. However, as time went on, the dynamics within her began to change without her fully realizing it.
Perhaps due to her husband Fuutarou's busyness and exhaustion, which often made him fall sound asleep immediately after coming home from work, Yotsuba's needs as a woman began to feel unfulfilled. Her pent-up sexual frustration slowly sought release in her fantasies.
She couldn't pinpoint exactly when, but Ren began to become the object of her sexual fantasies, unconsciously leading her to imagine forbidden scenarios involving the two of them.
As time passed, these fantasies grew more intense and frequent in her mind. Yotsuba began to develop confusing mixed feelings: annoyance at herself for these thoughts, fear of the consequences if her fantasies were to materialize, guilt that gnawed at her heart for betraying her husband in her thoughts, and a growing frustration due to her unfulfilled desires.
However, after meeting Ren today, having not seen him for the past few days, and his simple yet memorable compliment, something within Yotsuba seemed to break. She was captivated, and a subtle demon seemed to whisper and incite her thoughts, making her heart pound uncontrollably.
'No! This is wrong! This is wrong! I'm a married woman. This is the same as cheating. And what's worse... He's my brother-in-law! What am I thinking? I have to stop these dirty thoughts. Fuutarou is my husband, I love him. This is just a fleeting moment, a temporary influence... I have to be strong!'
Yotsuba continuously chanted denials in her mind, desperately trying to control the strange turmoil that had gripped her heart.
However, the influence of the Bonding Ghost had seeped deep within her, erasing her guilt and dulling her conscience. The erotic thoughts she had previously tried to push away now felt even stronger and more dominant.
'Rokuhara-san's gaze feels like it's stripping me bare. And his compliment makes my whole body feel strange. It's been so long since I've felt this kind of sensation...'