Chapter 46 - What? System? X

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— What do you mean I'm in heat? — Rei asks, his voice two notes lower than usual, a look of confusion on his face.

His body is hot and sensitive to the point that even the slightest touch triggers an instant wave of pleasure.

In addition, his loosely tied kimono is slightly open, exposing some of his tanned skin from the impact of being abruptly thrown onto the large bed.

Then, inevitably, their eyes meet and the moment lingers as Kazuki forgets Rei's question for a moment, distracted by the awkward situation.

His face darkens to a deeper shade of red, and his gaze locks onto Rei's lips, staying there.

Lost in thought, affected by the subtle yet intense Omega pheromones, the beast-man finds himself overtaken by rather obscene thoughts.

"How the hell can his pheromones be so good? Seeing him like this, I can't help but think how nice it would be if I..."

Unable to resist the growing sensation, he slowly extends his hand, reaching toward Rei's chin, gently guiding him to look in his direction.

Just as he leans in for a kiss, Kazuki abruptly tilts his head back, snapping out of it in the last second, realizing how he's acting.

"N-No... I can't just give in to my instincts. I'm not that kind of person. I don't want to take advantage of Rei like that."

"His pheromones... he doesn't know how to block them yet. Shit... I never explained how it works. I have to stay focused or I'll have to hurt myself just to keep control."

Finally, he removes his hand from the boy's face.

— S-Sorry. I should have told you.

His voice carries a trace of concern, though his eyes still linger awkwardly on Rei's slightly exposed body.

On the other hand, Rei barely takes in what's happening around him. Lost in his own thoughts, he struggles to ignore the pain coursing through his body.

"What the... hell is going on? I can't... concentrate... or think straight."

"It's like anesthesia... but instead of feeling numb, I can feel everything, even the slightest touch... Seriously, how did things end up like this?"

— Damn it... I can't concentrate... or even think properly. Kazuki, what the hell am I supposed to do now? — Without realizing it, his voice begins to falter as he speaks.

He tries to move, to escape his current position, but his body refuses to obey.

"This can't be happening. I don't even have the strength to raise my hand properly... Will my healing ability work?"

"This feeling of helplessness is so strange. I feel like I have no control over myself."

[Super Healing]

[Unknown Error Detected! Failed!]

[Body Analysis: Super Healing cannot be used. Target is in perfect physical and mental condition].

"What? Unknown error?"

"Are you kidding me... This can't be happening... Are you telling me that I'm in perfect condition? No way, this is bullshit!"

"What kind of situation is this? My abilities can also fail? Are you serious? Fuck... now... my only option is to ask Kazuki for help."

When he glances to the side, where the beast-man is sitting, he leans towards him with some difficulty.

— Kazuki?

The man's eyes dart to his, his face flushed, showing an expression of both pain and pleasure.

Kazuki takes a moment to assess the situation, slowly understanding what he needs to do to help.

— R-Rei, y-you need to stop thinking about anything right now. Try to clear your mind, if you do that, your pheromones will stop spreading or getting stronger. — As he finishes, he turns his flushed face away, looking at another corner of the room.

"Shit, I can't hold back much longer... My heart is already racing even when he's not releasing pheromones, but now that he is... this is torture."

Kazuki thinks, just before an idea comes to his mind.

"Wait, maybe this will work! Yes, that's right! I can still try the transfer method."

— Rei, look at me. Concentrate on my face, okay? Like I said, try not to think about anything. While you do that, I'll slowly transfer my Alpha pheromones into your body. This should make you feel better over time. — He explains calmly, pressing the student's head against his chest.

Breathing unevenly, Rei opens her mouth to respond, but no words come out.

As time passes, the nervousness grows for both of them. From time to time, involuntary thoughts and reactions slip through.

— Uhh, j-just try, please... to not think about anything while I pass my pheromones to you... — Kazuki says again, struggling underneath.

"Are you fucking serious... You have no idea how impossible that is. How the hell am I supposed to do that?"

"How the hell does someone in this state just 'not think about anything'?"

"Well, now that I'm close, it's not that bad. I can feel Kazuki's muscles. Has he always been so strong?"

"His shirt is soaked with sweat. I can see the outline of his abs up close, —I kinda wanna touch them. Run my hand inside and feel his muscles."

"His chest is big too, I really want to squeeze it."

"How much did he have to train to get arms this firm and thick? I can see the veins on them up close, and it's driving me crazy."

"H-How are his hands this big?"

Rei's thoughts spiral further, and soon, his pheromones grow even more potent than before.

— Rei!!!