Ethan woke up groggy, his head pounding. The love hotel room was quiet, save for Ayaka softly breathing next to him. For a moment, he thought maybe, just maybe, life was peaceful again.
Then the System Notification hit him like a truck.
[NEW QUEST UNLOCKED: SURVIVE THE GODDESS TEA PARTY!]Objective: Attend the Tea Party hosted by the Goddess of Love and Lust.Reward: ??? (Hint: Bigger Harem Potential)Failure: Eternal Blue Balls (literally).
"...What." Ethan sat up, face pale. "A tea party? Hosted by a goddess?!"
Ayaka stirred awake, stretching with a sleepy smile. "Morning~. You look like you just saw a ghost."
"Worse," Ethan muttered. "I think I just got invited to a divine ambush."
Before Ayaka could ask, a flash of pink light filled the room — and a portal opened in midair. Out stepped a stunning woman with flowing rose-colored hair, her figure the kind that made Ethan's brain short-circuit. Her dress was practically painted on, her curves unfairly perfect.
"Ah~ you must be Ethan," the woman purred, her voice like silk. "I am Venelith, Goddess of Love and Lust. Congratulations on surviving the chaos last night. You've... impressed me."
Ayaka immediately sat up, clutching the sheets. "Who the hell are you and why are you looking at him like a piece of meat?!"
Venelith chuckled. "Because he is delicious. Now—" She snapped her fingers, and before Ethan could resist, the entire room warped around them.
The Divine Garden
Ethan landed on soft grass and looked around in awe. They were now in a luxurious celestial garden with floating tables, glowing tea sets, and an assortment of cakes that smelled too good to be real.
Unfortunately, they weren't alone.
Luna, Hana, Subject M, and even Rika were already there — each sitting at different tables, glaring at one another like cats ready to pounce.
"Why am I here?" Ethan groaned, rubbing his temples.
Venelith floated gracefully to the center of the garden. "Simple. This is your Harem Evaluation Tea Party. Each of your love interests will explain why they deserve you more than the others. You will, of course, be the judge."
Ethan's soul nearly left his body. "WHAT?!"
Opening Statements
Luna went first, standing dramatically. "Ethan is my chosen partner, my rival, my partner-in-crime! We share destiny itself! Also—" She winked. "I look best in a maid outfit, so that should count for bonus points."
Hana crossed her arms, blushing furiously. "W-What nonsense. Ethan needs someone to keep him in line. If I wasn't around, he'd be dead by now!"
Ayaka slammed her teacup down. "He's mine! I've known him the longest, and last night proves it!"
Subject M simply sipped her wine and smirked. "I offer... experience."
Ethan almost choked. Venelith was just grinning wider. "Oh, this is fun."
Chaos Breaks Loose
The polite tea party lasted exactly five minutes before it devolved into chaos. Luna and Ayaka started bickering, Hana threw a croissant at Luna's head, and Subject M casually whispered something lewd that made Ethan's ears turn red.
The System pinged him constantly.
[Pervert Points +100][Harem Affection +5][New Skill Unlocked: Tea Party Negotiator!]
Eventually, Venelith snapped her fingers to restore order. "Enough. Ethan, who do you choose?"
Ethan froze. All the girls stared at him, waiting for an answer. His brain short-circuited.
"I—I choose..."
The System interrupted with a loud ding:
[Hidden Route Activated: Choose Everyone!]
A blinding light engulfed Ethan as all four girls gasped — and suddenly they were all hugging him at once, practically smothering him.
Venelith laughed so hard she almost spilled her tea. "Perfect answer. Very well, mortal. You have passed."
Aftermath
When Ethan was finally released, he collapsed on the grass, exhausted but alive.
Venelith crouched next to him, smiling mischievously. "You have proven yourself worthy, Ethan. But the game isn't over. Greater trials await you — and your harem. Do not disappoint me."
With that, she vanished in a swirl of rose petals, leaving Ethan surrounded by four flustered, jealous, and very determined women.
He sighed, staring up at the glowing sky. "...I should've just stayed in bed."
The girls all turned to him at once.
"YOU'RE COMING WITH US." they said in unison.
Ethan knew then and there — he wasn't escaping tonight either.