Simple Day

2B continued kissing Reisou for a full minute before he finally snapped out of his shock. Instinctively, he moved his tongue, initiating a brief battle between them.

The confrontation lasted for an unknown amount of time until it ended in a draw, with 2B stepping back, ending the kiss and leaving him bewildered, gasping for air.

'What the hell! My first kiss, from both my past and current life, was taken by 2B!' he thought, staring at the android who had stolen his lips. 'What a day to be alive...'

He noticed that she was slightly blushing and gasping for air, which piqued his curiosity. It seemed even an android had limits when it came to holding a kiss for that long.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations! A full contract has been established.]

[You now have access to your Summon's basic information.]

'Oh, I see. Now I remember that a kiss is needed to seal the full contract,' Reisou thought, still feeling a little embarrassed about the kiss with 2B. 'I just hope I don't end up summoning a guy.'

Reisou shook his head, pushing that thought aside for the moment, and accessed the Summons menu to check her status.

His only available slot now displayed a photo of 2B, confirming her as his Summon.

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{SLOT - 1 - UNLOCKED}

[Overview]

Name: 2B 

Grade: A

World: NieR: Automata

Class: Swordsman

Element: Darkness

Opinion: Very Good

Type of Contract: Full

{SLOT - 2 - LOCKED}

{SLOT - 3 - LOCKED}

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Unfortunately, he couldn't see most of her other status information, but it didn't matter. He knew she was strong enough to accompany him on a Gate expedition.

"Huuhh... Guess I need to go to sleep," Reisou said with a yawn. However, when his eyes met 2B's, he paused.

From now on, she would be living with him, which posed a problem since his room only had one bed.

Moreover, the room was designed for a single person, and the academy rules prohibited women from entering the men's dormitory. If anyone found out, things could get very complicated.

Private apartments didn't have that rule, so he would need to rent one. But the exorbitant prices forced him to set the idea aside for now.

Noticing Reisou appeared troubled, 2B asked in a calm tone, "What's the matter, Master? Did something happen?"

"Oh, no, no, it's nothing," he replied, waving his hands in denial. "It's just that we need to discuss something."

Reisou began summarizing the world situation in case she didn't understand yet and told her about himself, all while setting some conditions for their living arrangement to avoid any trouble.

2B listened attentively, taking every word he said seriously. After learning more about the Gates and the monsters, she wanted to go out, to fight the creatures that threatened humanity. However, Reisou stopped her, promising that they would face them together.

Of course, she outright refused, stating that his safety was the priority and that she would be the one to clear the Gates.

It took a while to convince her to drop the idea, but in the end, he managed to do so. 

He then sent her to the bathroom to take a bath and prepare for bed.

A few minutes later, 2B stepped out of the bathroom, dressed in a loose white t-shirt and black shorts. These were Reisou's clothes, which he had arranged for her to wear temporarily.

Wearing them to "sleep" was definitely better than her earlier revealing clothes.

When Reisou saw 2B without the black cloth covering part of her face, he was once again mesmerized.

2B's blue-grey eyes were captivating, and the mole beneath the left side of her lips added to her perfectly crafted appearance, blending beauty and sensuality in flawless harmony. The loose clothes, of course, accentuated her figure even more.

"Cough... well, 2B, it's getting late and I have classes tomorrow. You can stay on my bed, and I'll sleep on the couch," he said, pointing to his bed. However, judging by her reaction, she didn't seem too pleased with the arrangement.

"Sorry, I can't accept it, master. I can't take your bed, but don't worry, even the ground is acceptable for me," she said seriously, causing Reisou to sigh. Her stubborn behavior, always prioritizing him, was becoming overwhelming.

To avoid spending more time trying to convince her, he quickly thought of a counter to her refusal.

"Sleep in the bed. It's an order," Reisou said firmly. 2B wanted to argue, but she couldn't disobey due to the full contract's influence and her programming.

Laying on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, Reisou closed his eyes, thinking about the fulfilling day he'd had. From being an ordinary worker to becoming a Hunter in a world of crossover anime, his new life was bound to be anything but boring.

- - -

The next day, Reisou woke up early and went to the supermarket to buy food. This time, instead of grabbing instant ramen, he planned to get something more nutritious.

Fortunately, he had enough money to last until the school deposited his monthly allowance.

At first, he thought Sozukusen followed the same rules as Advanced Nurturing High School from Classroom of the Elite, but thankfully, that wasn't the case.

The academy only used similar ideas, like the Credit system, where one Credit was equivalent to one yen, and based the distribution on personal assessment rather than the overall performance of the class.

As a normal student with average grades and good behavior, Reisou received sixty thousand Credits per month, which was fairly standard, compared to honor students who could earn up to two hundred thousand Credits.

This amount was enough for him to last an entire month.

'Long live personal assessment,' he thought, glad that the actions of others wouldn't impact him.

Then his mind drifted to his earlier interaction with 2B, where she insisted on going along. She was determined to ensure his safety, and once again, he had to use his master order card to make her back down.

Reisou truly wanted to bring her along, but since she wasn't even a student at the academy and there was no official record of her existence in this world, he decided it was best for 2B to stay in his room to avoid trouble.

Lost in thought, Reisou didn't notice another person coming in his direction, resulting in an accidental bump.

When he turned to face the person he had bumped into, he saw a familiar girl with short dark brown hair and matching eyes, dressed in a sporty outfit, recovering her balance.

Her expressionless face gave off a slightly cold aura, yet it still carried a certain charm.

'Wait, isn't that girl Kato Megumi?' Reisou was surprised to suddenly bump into the main heroine from the anime How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend.

"I-I'm sorry for bumping into you. I didn't notice you approaching," he quickly apologized, not wanting to appear rude.

"No problem. It's not the first time this has happened," Megumi said in a nonchalant tone, as people often overlooked her presence, so accidental bumps were nothing unusual.

After all, her low presence was considered a natural, innate passive skill, and although she didn't intend to become a professional Hunter, she couldn't afford to neglect developing her abilities. In a world where power rule, the weak tend to lose more.

"I see. Still, I apologize for the inconvenience, Kato-san," Reisou said, giving a slight bow, relieved that she wasn't upset. He then turned and began walking away.

Megumi, who was also getting ready to leave, paused for a moment. For some reason, the unfamiliar boy had said her name correctly. She didn't remember them being from the same class, nor did she recall having any prior interactions with him.

"Strange..." Megumi muttered, watching Reisou get farther away.

Shaking her head, she decided to forget about it and continue her morning jog.

A moment later, Reisou finally arrived at the supermarket and used a 25% discount coupon to buy some groceries. Afterward, he timidly entered a simple women's clothing store, handed a note to a attendant, and asked her to gather some daily clothes.

The woman glanced at the note, which had "84, 56, 88" written on it, and gave him a knowing look, making Reisou even more embarrassed than when he had been kissed by 2B.

Minutes later, she returned with a few clothes, which he immediately paid for, eager to leave as quickly as possible. Luckily, there were almost no clients inside the store to add to his discomfort.

Upon returning to his room, Reisou saw 2B sitting on the couch, watching something on TV, still dressed in the clothes he had given her the night before. As soon as she noticed him, she stood up and approached him with a warm smile.

"Here, 2B. Take these clothes and go change in the bathroom. I'll make breakfast," He said, handing her a complete set of clothes, including a bra and panties.

2B took the clothes from his hands with a smile and returned shortly after, dressed in a light yellow sweater and jeans. She still wore her black headband, which perfectly matched her overall appearance.

'Perfect!' Reisou thought, glancing at 2B as he made a fried egg with rice.

When the food was ready, Reisou brought two plates—one for himself and one for her. Though he wasn't sure if an android could eat, he offered it to 2B, and to his surprise, she accepted.

In fact, he swore he heard her stomach growling, but 2B explained it was just a low-energy biochemical signal because androids needed some proteins to be fully operational. Reisou raised an eyebrow, impressed by such a technological function.

As they ate, Reisou watched her devour the food with a delighted expression, which made him feel happy.

To his surprise, she finished three full bowls of rice by herself, while he had only eaten one.

'I guess I'm going to need to earn more money quickly,' he mused, seeing how much she could eat.

It looked like his foodie android would cause a slight change in the plans.