The car drove smoothly on the highway, leaving behind the bustling Tokyo that was starting to get crowded. Inside the warm cabin, soft jazz flowed from the speakers—Tenka's music choice to accompany the journey.
Naoki leaned back in his seat, his eyes sweeping the scenery outside the window. Tall buildings gradually changed into green expanses of hills. This peaceful atmosphere felt foreign after weeks of being busy with high school graduation preparations.
"Naoki-kun, since this is our 'honeymoon', shouldn't we get to know each other more deeply? I want to know everything about you." Tenka said while still focusing on the steering wheel.
Naoki turned, gazing at Tenka's profile focused on driving. "Like what?"
"Well, hobbies for instance. Or favorite foods. Little things that make someone themselves." Tenka smiled sideways. "I'll start first, okay?"
"Go ahead."
Tenka sighed briefly, organizing her thoughts. "Hmm... My hobby might be a bit strange from other people's perspective. I like financial management—reading financial reports, analyzing stock markets, things like that. I'm also quite skilled at using social media. I was even asked to appear in a promotional video for my hometown in Shimane."
Naoki raised an eyebrow. "Seriously? So you're like a local celebrity?"
"Not a celebrity, just a promotional face." Tenka chuckled. "My favorite food is French cake, Financier. You know? That small cake shaped like gold bars. The taste is just right—not overly sweet, soft texture."
"Sounds expensive."
"It is." Tenka winked. "But I'm a Commander, my salary is big."
Naoki laughed softly hearing her flaunt her large salary.
"My favorite music is jazz, like what we're listening to now. Perfect for relaxing after a day on duty. As for movies or novels, I like horror and mystery genres. The more suspenseful, the more exciting."
"Horror?" Naoki tilted his head. Not many women liked that genre. "You're not scared?"
"That sense of fear is exactly what makes it interesting." Tenka stuck out her tongue briefly. "Oh yeah, one more thing. I'm not interested in positions. Many people think I'm aiming for the Supreme Commander position, but honestly, I'm not ambitious about that. Too many administrative matters, too much politics. No, thank you. I prefer living relaxed with you."
Naoki smiled hearing that last confession.
"Now it's your turn." Tenka said.
Naoki nodded, then began telling about himself. "If it's me, maybe a bit boring for normal people. I'm a typical otaku; my hobby is watching anime and reading manga."
Tenka laughed softly. "I already guessed. From the figure collection in your room, it's very clear."
"Don't mock." Naoki pretended to pout. "My favorite music is ani-songs. When I'm excited, listening to anime opening songs, it feels like I could fly."
"You can actually fly now."
"That's different." Naoki chuckled. "My favorite food is curry rice—simple menu but always makes me crave it. Then rendang, Indonesian cuisine I tried in my previous li—" He stopped briefly, almost slipping up. "I mean, that I tried at an Indonesian restaurant. Really delicious. Then Bogor taro cake, also from Indonesia. As for favorite genre, I like action and... harem."
"Harem?"
Naoki nodded, slightly embarrassed. "Yeah, an anime genre where one man is surrounded by many women. Cliché, but enjoyable entertainment."
Tenka fell silent briefly, her fingers tapping the steering wheel. "Harem... By definition, that's a situation where one man is surrounded by many women who love him, right?"
"Yeah, more or less."
"Do all men like harems?" Tenka asked, her tone hard to read.
Naoki shook his head. "Not necessarily. Most people prefer pure love. But people like me who embrace multiple loves, that's not rare."
He gazed out the window briefly, then continued in a calm tone.
"People who have money tend to be corrupt. People like me, who have power, not abusing it is already extraordinary self-control. If I had no bottom line, I could just copy mind control type Peach Blessings, then hypnotize the entire school and make every girl bear my child."
Naoki deliberately said that, hoping to see a shocked or angry reaction from Tenka. But the girl beside him only glanced briefly, smiled lightly, then focused back on driving.
"I know you won't do something despicable like that, Naoki-kun." Tenka said softly but with full conviction. "I trust my own judgment. The man I love isn't a monster who would destroy women's dignity with hypnosis."
"..."
Hearing that, Naoki felt touched and slightly stabbed. His conscience felt guilty—though only slightly—remembering the string of all sexual harassment he had done to the women whose Peach Blessings he copied.
"You're... not angry if I want a harem?" Naoki finally asked, still feeling disbelieving.
Tenka laughed softly, her melodious laughter filling the car. "Angry? No. In an era of female supremacy like now, in Japan indeed no man dares to practice polygamy. But in other countries, polygamy still happens—especially among the rich and powerful. That's not new. In ancient times, emperors had many concubines. I've heard there was an emperor who had up to three thousand concubines in his harem palace."
She glanced at Naoki with a confident smile.
"Naoki-kun is more extraordinary than any man, including ancient emperors. You're the first and only man to awaken a Peach Blessing. Your power now is already equivalent to a Commander, maybe even more. So why shouldn't you be allowed to have concubines?"
"...?!!!"
Naoki's eyes widened, not believing what he was hearing.
Tenka puffed out her chest—a gesture that looked graceful even while driving.
"I'm very confident in my appeal and strength. I don't need to feel threatened by other women, because I'm sure in the end I'll be the one who wins Naoki-kun's heart and becomes the main wife."
She smiled, her tone becoming softer.
"Maybe my love is a bit 'free' and mature compared to most people. For me, seeing Naoki-kun happy is my happiness too. I focus more on how to get your attention rather than forbidding others from approaching. Besides, forbidding will only make people want to rebel, right?"
Naoki stared at her with an expression mixed between amazed, admiring, and slightly disbelieving there was a woman so open-minded.
(This... is this real?)
In an instant, he realized what was before him. Tenka was the rare "Alpha Female" type—a strong woman, confident, and deeply loving him, but in an unconventional way. She was possessive, but chose the path of "sharing" rather than "losing the moment entirely". She didn't want to bind Naoki with prohibitions, because she knew that would only create distance. Instead, she chose to be the best, the most captivating, so Naoki would always return to her.
(I'm truly the luckiest man in the world.)
Naoki gazed at Tenka with mixed feelings. Amazed, touched, and also... slightly guilty. Not just because of the harassment he did to other women, but because of something else.
(I know Tenka should have fallen in love with the protagonist, not me.)
He looked down, hiding a bitter smile.
(Sorry, Yuuki. I stole your best heroine. But... I won't return her. She's mine now.)
"Naoki-kun?" Tenka's voice interrupted his reverie. "Are you okay?"
Naoki looked up, smiling genuinely. "I'm fine. In fact, I feel very good."
He reached for Tenka's hand perched on the gear shift, gently grasping it.
"Tenka... you're truly extraordinary."
"Of course. So, make sure you give a fair 'share' to your main wife, okay?" Tenka teased while winking one eye.
The car continued driving, leaving the city's hustle and bustle, heading toward the mountains in the distance. Inside the cabin, jazz still played softly, and those two souls who understood each other enjoyed togetherness in comfortable silence.
Outside the window, the clear blue sky without a beginning. A perfect day to start a vacation.
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