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Thirty minutes later, the delightful chaos of the mixed bath came to an end, and everyone retired to their rooms.
That night, I was, of course, meant to be sharing a room with Origami. I was just about to initiate some of our usual... nighttime activities, when the door suddenly creaked open.
Led by Kurumi, Yuzuru, and Mayuri, a procession of girls filed into the room, each wearing a complicated mix of emotions.
"Uh... what are you all doing here?"
A heavy silence fell. I rolled my eyes.
"Hmph. If we hadn't come, you two would have already started, wouldn't you?" Kotori sneered, her eyes fixed on my hands, which were still naughtily exploring Origami's body as I held her.
The other girls looked just as conflicted. They had all, independently, planned a night raid on my room, only to awkwardly run into each other in the hallway.
"Brother! I'm sleeping with you tonight, and I won't take no for an answer!" Natsumi declared, storming into the room with Yoshino in tow. She leaped onto the bed and let out a defiant huff.
Her original plan had been to transform into her adult form and seduce me, but faced with so much competition, she had decided to form an alliance with Yoshino instead.
And just like that, my dream of a private night exploring the meaning of life with Origami went up in smoke.
It was a little disappointing, but the prospect of a massive sleepover was a pretty good consolation prize. The room filled with a dizzying mix of the girls' unique scents, and the different sensations of their bodies pressed against mine were pure bliss. With the Yamai twins in my arms and Tohka lying on top of me, I was guaranteed a good night's sleep.
Of course, only someone with my enhanced constitution could survive such an arrangement without any side effects. A normal person would have woken up with a broken back.
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The next morning, after breakfast, the girls decided to enjoy the natural scenery of the mountain.
I, however, stayed behind with Nia, killing time with a few rounds of a video game. As we played, my mind drifted to my plans for the future.
It was about time I visited another world. And I should probably check in on Rias and the others back home. Even with the different flows of time, I had already established a gateway between their worlds, so they should have met by now.
It was time to tell Tohka, Kotori, and the others everything.
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That afternoon, as we were packing up to leave, the question of who would drive became a heated debate.
Nia, miraculously, volunteered to take the wheel again. She was immediately and unanimously shut down. No one was willing to risk another joyride with an unlicensed speed demon.
"Don't worry," I said with a grin. "I've got it covered."
With a flick of my wrist, I transformed the cars into helicopters.
The girls just stared, their mouths agape. Nia admitted that her skills probably didn't extend to being a pilot. Despite her considerable earnings as a manga artist, she had never been able to afford a plane.
In the end, we split into two groups. Ellen, a surprisingly skilled pilot, took one helicopter, while I took the other with Kotori and a few others.
I had to admit, I was impressed. For a woman who was a complete klutz physically, Ellen possessed an incredible range of technical skills. Computers, cars, helicopters... there was nothing she couldn't master.
'Is she some kind of super genius?' I wondered.
After being burned once before, Kotori was taking no chances.
"Tell me the truth," she demanded as Ellen's helicopter took off. "How are your piloting skills?"
"Relax, Kotori," I said, patting my chest confidently. "I learned in Hawaii."
'Hawaii? What does that have to do with anything?' Kotori was clearly confused, but she didn't press the issue.
After a long moment, as Ellen's helicopter disappeared into the distance, Kotori turned to me. "Why aren't we taking off?"
I scratched my head, a sheepish grin on my face. "Well, you see... I've gotten so used to teleporting lately, and it's been a while since I've flown a helicopter. I seem to have forgotten... where the ignition is."
A dark look crossed Kotori's face. She stared at me, completely speechless.
'I knew it. This bastard's incompetence knows no bounds.'
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In the end, with Kotori's help, I managed to get the helicopter started, and we made it home safely.
That evening, as the girls were all relaxing in the living room, I told them I had a big announcement. I stood before them, my expression serious.
"Everyone," I began, my voice low and steady, "Would you like to see another world?"
"Huh?"
A wave of stunned silence washed over the room, followed by a collective gasp.
"As you all know," I continued, "I'm from another world. My original plan was to connect this world to the others I know. But I've realized that plan isn't perfect. You'll eventually get bored. So, I'm proposing something different. I'll take you all to visit other worlds. And if you ever want to come back, you can, anytime you want. What do you think?"
"O-Other worlds?" Sawa, Mana, and Ellen, who were hearing this for the first time, looked completely baffled.
"What's another world like?" Tohka asked, her eyes wide with excitement. "Is there good food there?"
Of course, that would be her first question.
But I saw a similar curiosity in the eyes of the other girls. They knew I was a transmigrator, and the idea of other worlds had always fascinated them. The most excited of all, however, was Nia.
"Kyoya, are you serious!?" she cried, her voice trembling with emotion. "Are you finally going to take us to another 2D world!? This is the greatest day of my life!"
She threw her arms around me, tears of pure joy streaming down her face.
After Nia's impromptu, tearful explanation, the other girls began to understand. But the idea of other worlds—of other "2D worlds"—was still a massive shock, a fundamental challenge to their understanding of reality.
The room erupted into a flurry of excited chatter. It was clear they were all thrilled. In the end, it was a unanimous decision. They would use the rest of their summer vacation to go on an adventure with me to another world, starting tomorrow.
"To celebrate our journey," I announced, "I'll make a feast tonight! Tell me what you want, and I'll make it!"
"Really!? Slurp... Kyoya, I want mapo tofu, braised pork ribs..."
"Alright, alright, you've got it."
"Ehehe."
[The End]
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Well, that's all for now. This is the end of Kyoya's story.
I want to thank all the readers who have supported me along the way. Your support is what kept me going.
Thank you, everyone.
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