Harem Cheat Life in Present-day Japan ~The Story of the Male Teen who returned to Earth after saving Another World as the Hero and the Heroines who followed along for some reason~ Chapter 1-12

1-12 The Showcase

TLed by: TanoshiKara

As they continued to walk while Kikyou retorted to the jokes that Saori told expressionlessly, she stopped all of a sudden.

......Oh, guess she's gonna tell another joke of hers?, or so a weary Kikyou thought as he looked towards her to find her muttering while covering her right ear with her right hand.

I see, or so Kikyou thought after hearing her voice, or rather, being able to hear her voice, without even meaning to, due to the enhanced hearing he got after becoming a hero.

"......Madam has just contacted me. It seems like everyone's clothes have been chosen" Saori says at that exact moment, turning to face Kikyou once again after moving her right hand away from her ear.

"Already? That sure was quick"

"......Judging from her considerable excitement, I think she was much more fired up than usual"

"......I see" Kikyou said.

He then giggled when he recalled the nimble movements of Saki's mother.

After that, Saori and Kikyou quickly headed to the room where everyone was waiting.

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Just as they arrived in front of the room, Kikyou could hear the excited chattering between the girls. They were probably enthusiastic because no such fashion exists in the other world, and they were wearing clothes that brought out their best.

After hearing their voices, his expectation rose in the blink of an eye. At the same time, he felt nervous for some reason, causing him to gulp reflexively.

"Well then—" Saori said as she flung the doors open......and the beauty that lay beyond them made Kikyou speechless.

"......A splendid view, isn't that right, Kikyou-sama?" Saori said after smiling slightly.

"......Yes, it truly is" Kikyou replied as he nodded.

"Ahhhh!" Latiana yelled at that exact moment, as she ran up so quickly to Kikyou that she could be mistaken for a bullet, and hugged him.

"......Maester! Is Lati's outfit cute? Is it?!"

Latiana was wearing a pure white dress that looked like a fluffy One Piece dress. Her blonde hair was braided, and she was wearing an Alice band with a large ribbon on top of it.

......Yeap, undeniably cute.

That is why, with an honest smile—

"......You are cuteee Lati! You look like an angel!" Kikyou exclaimed.

"Lati isn't an angel, you know?" Latiana said as she tilted her head.

When Kikyou petted her head gently so as not to mess her hair up, Latiana giggled.

Whether it was because seeing this lit a fire in the other girls, they walked up to Kikyou as well.

......This is...I wonder if they are waiting to hear my thoughts, or so Kikyou thought as he looked at each of the girls.

"Every one of you look phenomenal as well" He then praised with an honest smile once again.

Haaaa, or so Saki's mother sighed when she heard that.

"You can't do that~, Kikyou-kun. The girls have gone out of their way to pretty themselves up, you know? You must voice your thoughts individually to each and every one of them!" Saki's mother said while grinning.

"Kikyou-sama. Come now, everyone is eagerly awaiting your compliments." Saori, who was standing beside Kikyou, said expressionlessly, with a tone that made him think she was probably grinning inside.

Hearing this, he looks at everyone once again to find that they were gazing at him with expectation in their sparkling eyes.

......Ahh, I can't escape from this one, or so Kikyou thought as he, even while feeling quite embarrassed at having to voice his thoughts to each one of them individually, decided to do so, starting with the person on his left.

"Ahem......Well then......Lumia"

Hearing this made Lumia jump.

"Ye-Yesh......!" Lumia then squealed.

She is a princess, so she usually wears something similar to a dress in the other world, but the Lumia in front of Kikyou right now is different. She is wearing a light blue, ribbed knitted, décolleté blouse and a long tulle skirt with dots embroidered all over it. Her waist is emphasized by tucking in her top, her shoulders, peeking out from the laces, made full use of the allure she had, unbelievable for a fifteen-year-old.

"Even though it is a more casual outfit than your usual outfits, it is classy, looks prim and proper, and......Erm, you look very pretty"

"Kikyou-samaa......"

As there were few opportunities for her outfit to be complimented, her eyes were dreamy, and she began to give off a warm and fuzzy air, even though she thought that the words Kikyou said were quite difficult to understand.

......I guess I made her happy. Alright, next up is—

"Lew"

"......Yes"

Although Lew was looking down at the floor, she stole glances at Kikyou from time to time.

Speaking of her, she was wearing a black, goth loli-style dress. She would look a little strange if she wore it out for a walk around town, but this brought out her otherworldly and enchanting allure instead.

"Even though it is difficult to look good in a goth loli-style dress......As expected of Lew. You look very cute"

"Aw......"

"Shea"

"Y-Yesh!" Shea said as she jumped to attention.

Unlike the three others before her, her outfit is extremely boyish. Denim short pants, a blue gown with flower patterns worn over a black top, emphasizing the bodyline she had due to her height of one hundred and sixty-seven centimeters, the perfect finishing touch for the outfit.

"The affinity between the lively Shea and a boyish outfit sure is perfect. You look very cute"

"......O-Oh......This is very stimulating......"

......Hmm. Complimenting someone sure is difficult, or so Kikyou thought as he shifted his gaze to the next girl.

"Saki"

"......Yes"

Saki’s usual confident demeanour was gone, her face was red, and her eyes were all over the place. Only her outfit was, for some reason, a luxurious dress once again. However, her hairstyle was not the usual twin-tails, but a side ponytail, formed using braids and twists, which gave her the air of a lady from a wealthy family.

"It has been a long time since I have seen you without your twin tails, but this fits your dress and makes you look extremely beautiful"

"I see......Thank you......"

Perhaps out of embarrassment, the faces of Kikyou and the girls are red.

Seeing this—

"They suree are living out their youth......"

Saki's mother nodded while gazing warmly at everyone flirting with one another.

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