Chapter 261: Nakano Itsuki Gives Birth
The University of Tokyo Hospital stood proudly in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo—not just a hospital, but a prestigious academic institution and clinical research center.
The University of Tokyo Hospital was the top choice for Japan’s elite: the imperial family, politicians, celebrities, and high society. Consistently ranked first in Japan and second-best in Asia according to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023, its reputation was unquestionable.
As a Campione, Ren wanted only the best for the women in his harem. Every preparation—from selecting the hospital to VIP-level care—had been flawlessly arranged, or more precisely, arranged by Hayasaka Ai, who leveraged the vast connections of the Shinomiya family, one of Japan’s four most powerful conglomerates.
*WHOOSH!*
A silhouette suddenly appeared in front of the main entrance of the University of Tokyo Hospital, ignoring the stunned and awestruck stares of the people around. Ren walked through the automatic doors as they slid open.
At the reception desk, he inquired about the maternity ward. The receptionist gave him directions, and Ren quickly made his way there.
A few minutes later, in front of the maternity ward door, five beautiful girls stood visibly anxious. Four of them were Itsuki’s identical quintuplet sisters: Ichika, Nino, Miku, and Yotsuba. The fifth was Momobami Ririka, a member of Ren’s harem.
"Ren-sama!"
Ririka was the first to notice his arrival, her face brightening instantly.
"Ichika: Ren-kun!"
"Nino: Rokuhara!"
"Miku: Ren...!"
"Yotsuba: Mast—Ren-san!"
Ren’s arrival seemed to bring immediate relief to them.
Yotsuba had nearly slipped, almost calling him "Master", her face instantly turning red. She quickly corrected herself, hoping her sisters hadn’t noticed. She absolutely didn’t want them to know that she, too, was involved in an affair with Ren—her brother-in-law—and was even carrying his child!
"Don’t worry." Ren reassured the anxious girls. "Itsuki will be fine as long as I’m here. I guarantee it."
He fully understood their anxiety. Childbirth was a life-or-death gamble. Although all of Itsuki’s prenatal checkups had shown healthy results, complications could always arise.
"Don’t let anything bad happen to Itsuki! If you do, even if you’re a Campione or whatever, I won’t forgive you!"
From the beginning, Nino had never had a good impression of Ren—a high school student who got his own teacher pregnant. Yet, her perception had slowly shifted after learning that the man before her was one of the world’s saviors.
"We entrust Itsuki to you, Ren-kun." Ichika said with a gentle yet tense smile.
"Mm. Then, I’ll go in."
Without further hesitation, Ren opened the door to the maternity ward and stepped inside.
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Inside the delivery room, five medical staff members—the lead doctor, an assistant doctor, a midwife, and two nurses—were busy with final preparations. They all turned simultaneously at the sound of the opening door.
"What are you doing here? This room is off-limits to unauthorized personnel!" One of the nurses scolded sharply, her eyes narrowing at the high school uniform still worn by Ren.
"The woman giving birth is my wife. Of course, I must be by her side during this important moment." Ren replied calmly, his steps continuing toward the bed where Itsuki lay.
Itsuki lay on the bed, her face pale and drenched in sweat. She wore only a hospital gown, open at the front, while her lower body was completely exposed. Her legs were spread and raised, bent at the knees—positioned in the classic "M" stance for childbirth.
"Hah?"
Ren’s answer left the entire medical staff stunned. Disbelief flashed across their faces.
"Hubby... I’m scared..."
Feeling a powerful contraction seize her abdomen, Itsuki reached out her trembling right hand, searching for support. Her fingers found Ren’s palm and clutched it tightly, while her left hand gripped the bedsheet, crumpling it.
"It’s okay. I’m here." Ren whispered gently but firmly, intertwining his fingers with hers, offering her safety.
"..."
Five pairs of eyes from the medical staff exchanged glances.
Since Itsuki herself had acknowledged Ren, they had no reason to eject him. Yet, in silence, the same thought echoed in each of their minds: Are high school students this reckless these days? Or have we just fallen behind the times?
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After the initial shock, the lead doctor—a middle-aged woman—finally broke the silence.
"Fine. Nurse, give this man a sterile gown. Quickly."
A nurse immediately pulled a green sterile gown from a cabinet and handed it to Ren.
With swift movements, Ren slipped it over his uniform, easily tying the strings at the back.
The delivery process began!
"Alright, Nakano-san." The lead doctor now stood between Itsuki’s spread legs. "The next contraction is coming. I want you to push with all your strength. Take a deep breath... and when I say, push all your strength downward. Understand?"
Itsuki nodded weakly, her face soaked in sweat and tears. Her grip on Ren’s hand tightened even more.
"It’s starting... Push!" The doctor commanded.
"Uwaaaaghhh!!"
Itsuki screamed, her entire body tensing as she pushed with every last ounce of strength. Her abdominal muscles clenched, her face turning red from the immense pressure.
"..."
Ren stood beside her, one hand still tightly held in Itsuki’s grip. He watched in silence.
The nurses around bustled with their duties. The midwife checked dilation, another nurse prepared equipment, and the assistant doctor monitored Itsuki’s condition.
"Good, Nakano-san! Very good! I see the baby’s head! One more time! Push!"
"Huft... huft... Aaaarrgghhh!!"
Itsuki screamed again, pushing harder. Veins bulged in her neck and forehead. She didn’t care about the pain; all that mattered was delivering her baby safely.
From between Itsuki’s widely spread legs, behind her damp pubic hair, something began to emerge. The baby’s scalp—still pink and covered in a white, waxy substance (vernix caseosa)—slowly made its way out. The soft spot on the head appeared, followed by a bit of the forehead.
"Stop pushing! Take short, quick breaths, Nakano-san! Hap-hap-hap!" The doctor’s instructions suddenly changed.
"Haaah... Haaah... Haaah..."
Itsuki obeyed, gasping heavily, her body trembling violently. It felt impossible to stop—the urge to push was overwhelming.
"The head is almost out. Slowly... slowly..." The midwife readied a sterile towel.
"Okay, Nakano-san! One more push—gently this time! Don’t push too hard!" the doctor instructed.
"Ughhhhh..."
With a hoarse groan, Itsuki pushed again. Slowly, the entire baby’s head emerged completely. The tiny, wrinkled face faced downward, fine wet hair clinging to the scalp.
"The head is out!" the doctor announced. "Now, for the shoulders. One final strong push, Nakano-san! For your baby!"
"Uwaaaagggghhhhh—!"
With a final scream that seemed to drain every last drop of her energy, Itsuki pushed with everything she had.
The doctor gently cradled the baby’s already-exposed head.
"Good... very good..."
With expert touch, she guided one shoulder out, then the other. Then, suddenly, the small, blood- and amniotic-fluid-covered body slid fully into the world.
"Wahh! Wahh! Wahh!"
A loud, healthy cry immediately filled the room—a sound brimming with life.
"It’s a girl!" The doctor said, quickly placing the newborn, still attached to the umbilical cord, onto Itsuki’s heaving abdomen. A nurse immediately covered them with a warm towel.
"Haaah... Haaah... Haaah..."
Itsuki gasped for breath, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks. Her tired eyes gazed at the tiny baby on her chest, then at Ren. "Hubby... look... This is our child..."
Ren leaned down, staring at their red, crying newborn. He gently stroked Itsuki’s damp hair.
"Yes. She looks just like you."
"Hubby..."
Itsuki smiled, tears of gratitude flowing down her cheeks. She pulled Ren into a tight embrace, the pain forgotten.
Ren kissed her forehead, then her lips. They kissed deeply, as if wanting to savor the moment before they had to part.
Around them, the medical staff smiled in relief, a mix of admiration and astonishment toward this high school student blending with their professionalism.
They quickly resumed their duties: cutting the umbilical cord, cleaning the baby, and handling the final stages of Itsuki’s delivery.