I found myself back in the scene where they were offering to be my sugar mommies.
If it were me, I would have agreed so quickly the Guinness World Records team would've shown up with a stopwatch.
Unfortunately, I needed to see the true ending, which meant I had to think like Francis and act like a fool.
When I glanced at the top-right corner, I noticed a window that hadn't been there before—a loading bar slowly filling.
[Desynchronization: 57%]
If my guess was right, the moment that thing reached 100%, everything would collapse just like before.
Risa started nibbling on my ear, no longer even bothering to hide her intentions as her hand massaged my leg.
At the same time, Lena mirrored her, teasing my other ear.
Elaine, the last of them, leaned back and raised her legs, her bare feet deliberately pressing against my center region.
A shameless groan escaped me under their touch—I couldn't help it, I loved being toyed with like this.
With desynchronization crawling at 60%, I still had room to let them mess with me before I made a move.
Seeing that I wasn't resisting, Risa grew bolder.
She tugged at the laces of her dress, letting it fall just enough to reveal her black underwear clinging to her nip, the fabric nearly see-through.
"You like this?" she teased, voice dripping with heat, before casually unhooking her bra.
God… her bosom wasn't the perky kind, but heavy, ripe, and gorgeous in its own way. A mature chest, full of life, carrying the allure of a woman who lived, who mothered.
[Desynchronization: 70%]
Not wanting to lose, Lena rose to her feet. Rather than unhook her bra, she reached under her dress, slid off her underwear, and shoved them against my nose.
My nostrils drank it in, her lewd aroma overwhelming me in an instant.
[Desynchronization: 80%]
The situation was turning dangerous, but that only made me more eager to see how Elaine would move.
She caught me staring and smiled, then began to undress slowly, swaying her hips in a sensual dance just for me.
[Desynchronization: 90%]
Snap out of it, you goddamn pervert!
Yes, this was a good show. Of course I wanted to see more, but I had to focus on what really mattered—which was, uh… melons… I mean, completing this mission so I could achieve Resonance.
I took a deep breath and recalled every romantic anime I had seen, hoping that would somehow carry me through.
Good thing my anime watchlist was massive, because one in particular stood out. The protagonist happened to be a host.
"Ladies, I really appreciate your offers, and it means a lot that you value me so much. But the moment I give in, the spell will break, and I'll just be like any other guy out there. Is that what you want?"
[Desynchronization: 80%]
Yes, it was working. Now I just needed a little more push.
Looking troubled, I adjusted my coat and let a hint of sadness show on my face.
"When I was little, my mother left me and father. Back then, I had to beg just to eat, and I hated her for abandoning me." I paused, my eyes stinging with tears.
"That's why I respect you ladies so much. Even when you're no longer happy, you still chose to endure and keep your families together."
For a solid five seconds, nobody said a word. The room was so quiet I could hear the air conditioner hum.
The three swallowed hard, unable to hide their guilt.
Risa was the first to break the silence.
"Sorry. We got carried away, and it was wrong of us to push you. Don't take it to heart, okay?"
"Me too. Sorry about that," Lena added.
"Same here," Elaine said, quickly putting her clothes back on and adjusting her hair.
"Don't worry—let's just enjoy the night," I forced a grin, steering the conversation elsewhere.
Luckily, my face got enough natural charisma to make my silliest words sound charming.
Even if I announced I was going to take a shit, they would clap like I was Shakespeare reborn.
[DING]
[Host, you have completed the simulation.]
I should have been celebrating my success, yet tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. Tonight, it was as if a piece of me had been torn away.
Risa... Lena... Elaine. I wanted to have more fun with you three.