The Bounty Hunter

Chapter 60: Our First Outing

March 19th, 2089

Kira and Veronica have both passed my common sense and knowledge test of the world.  Thus, today is the day where they have their first outing into human society.  I am taking them to the mall, where we will check out the stores and also grab some food.  Both of the girls were really excited.  They were looking around in awe at the skyscrapers and at all of the humans around.  Obsidia is a highly populated city, with probably around 5 million inhabitants, but compared to Tokyo it is just a small town.  I couldnt help but smile at their awe, it reminded me of the time when I first came to the other world. 

I could see Kiras tail dancing around excitedly, while Veronicas ears were flicking back and forth from excitement as well.  They were just too cute right now.  Although they were well-informed about many things in this world due to the magical grimoires I made them read, seeing it in real life was still impressive.  They were entranced by all the cars when we first got onto a busy road and it took me 5 minutes to get them to stop staring.  Reactions like that were why I made them study first.  Who knows how they would have reacted otherwise to seeing a car without any forewarning.  To all other onlookers however, they would only see two pretty Japanese high school girls that seemed to be from the countryside due to their amazement at the city.  Their features are the same as their actual forms, but my magic made sure to dull their appeal somewhat.  Theres no need for them to attract unwanted attention after all. 

They particularly enjoyed riding the subway, it was like they were on an amusement ride.  After seeing their reactions to that, I plan to take them to an amusement park next time.  Ive noticed that both of them get really excited by the technology of this world, just like how I get excited by magic.  I guess the novelty of it is what is so interesting.

Weve now arrived at the mall and the girls are already dragging me to all of the clothing stores in sight.  The other world has a much more limited selection of everyday clothing, so it was heaven for Veronica and Kira.  This was particularly true for undergarments, which would explain why I spent so much time having to give my opinion on every single pair they got.

The number of bags I had to carry grew exponentially in a very short time.  Girls will be girls when it comes to shopping, regardless of the world.  But it was worth it.  We ended up getting lunch at a burger place, where Veronica was fascinated by the carbonated drinks and Kira devoured 5 hamburgers with ease.  I forgot that beast-kin are quite gluttonous.  But while we were eating, something unexpected happened. 

Hey Minato! What are you doing here?  Reiji apparently was out shopping as well this weekend.  Hi Reiji.  Im out shopping.  Let me introduce you.  This is Kira and that is Veronica.  This is Reiji, hes a friend and is surprisingly a guy.  Oi, dont phrase it like that.  Anyways, its a pleasure to meet both of you.  I would have never thought Minato had other friends.  Than Kira dropped a bomb Were not friends, were lovers.  Veronica nodded in agreement Yes.  I did a mental face-palm as Reiji made a shocked expression.  Despite my precautions about learning common sense something like this still happened.  In the other world, people are rather direct about this sort of thing.  Well, it is the truth.  Trying to deny it would only lead to hurting Kira and Veronicas feelings so I cant do that. 

Thats right. I agreed as well, causing Reijis surprise to upgrade to being absolutely floored.  While he was still processing this, me and the girls left.  Ill take him out tomorrow and try to salvage the situation.  When we arrived home, I asked them if they had fun and got a resounding Yeah! in response.  They were delighted with all the clothes and undergarments they bought, and later that night I got treated to a special viewing of some of their bolder choices.

Reijis POV

What. Just. Happened.  DID I JUST RUN INTO MINATO ON A DATE WITH TWO WOMEN AT THE SAME TIME?!?!?!  Wow, I thought he was a dense rom-com harem protagonist but in fact he is a self-aware harem protagonist.  The girls seemed pretty but it looked like he was going for quantity rather than quality.  And he didnt even try to hide it or get flustered by me finding out.  Woah, and how is Hikari-chan going to react?  This is definitely turning into a shoujo drama rather than a harem rom-com.  But this will at least force her to be more direct with her feelings, shes been too passive about it all due to the lack of competition. 

Hmm, how can I help her take Minato back? . I got it!  Those two have been friends forever and are perfect for each other, but that friendship is also what is blocking them from getting closer.  I just need to get them together in a situation where Minatos teenage hormones overwhelm the friend zone!  Now I just need to decide how to do it  I need a scenario that can provide an opportunity for Minato and Hikari to be together while she is in an especially seductive outfit.  It has to be subtle and she cant come off as desperate or promiscuous.  Shes prettier than those two girls, so I just need to showcase that in front of Minato and she should sweep him of his feet.  But how can I accomplish that without acting suspicious  Well, there is a cosplay convention in April. 

That should be a good opportunity.  Hikari could wear a scandalous outfit and no one would bat an eye.  Not that she would, but cosplay conventions are pretty wild.  Ill invite his two lovers as well.  Hikari will have to overcome them if she has any hope to get Minato.  I should have plenty of time to help Hikari get an awesome costume together and everything in preparation for the showdown.  Fufufu, I already cant wait to find out if my scheme will work.  Man, it never gets boring watching this will they or wont they between my two friends.  Its getting even better than most of my anime shows!