May 17, 2033 | 07:30 | Tokyo, Japan

  Inside the control room, surrounded by a sea of glowing monitors, Saito leaned back in his leather chair. His gaze was fixed on the surveillance feed from Mook’s room, a satisfied glint in his eyes. For reasons unknown, Mook had spent the entire night tirelessly reviewing the failed experimental videos of previous researchers. It wasn't until 4:00 AM that he discovered a subtle anomaly that others had overlooked. By 5:00 AM, he had successfully completed the experiment on the latest test rat.

  "Choosing work over women... and sharp-witted, too," Saito murmured with a smirk as he sipped his lukewarm coffee. Mook’s refusal to sleep had inadvertently kept Saito awake, watching him through the screens all night. "But from here on..." Saito paused, staring intently at the monitor with a mysterious look in his eyes.

  ***

  Inside Mook’s Workspace...

  "Finally done!" Mook stood up and stretched until his joints let out a series of satisfying cracks. He carefully placed the sixth rat—still appearing perfectly normal—back into its cage with the utmost gentleness.

  "Breakfast is served, Master." Rina walked into the bedroom area, carrying a tray of food to a table that had been meticulously prepared. Mook followed her with his eyes. Although he couldn't understand her words, the growl in his stomach made it clear that his body was craving nourishment.

  But before stepping into the room, Mook suddenly remembered the "special privilege" Saito had granted him... he could do whatever he wanted with Rina. “Whatever you want.” The voice echoed repeatedly in his head like a broken record. As a certain thought began to ripen, Mook quickly ran to grab some clothes and dashed into the bathroom.

  ‘She smells so good... Does a Japanese girl’s scent always linger like this?’ Mook thought, becoming lost in the fragrance that filled the air—the scent of Rina, who had showered just before him. As he neared the end of his shower, his gaze shifted downward.

  Squirt! Liquid soap was pumped into his palm. Scrub... scrub... scrub... Mook vigorously washed that part of his body, hoping to be as clean as possible before finishing his business and rushing out of the bathroom with a racing heart.

  Ten minutes later at the dining table...

  Mook sat eating his curry in silence, but his eyes were constantly observing Rina sitting across from him. Today, she wore a form-fitting yellow T-shirt and blue spandex shorts that accentuated her figure so much that Mook’s face turned bright red.

  ‘They’re huge,’ an unholy thought surfaced in his mind. Rina’s face also began to flush as she realized she was being stared at. ‘The scent is incredible, even from across the table,’ Mook thought as he hurriedly shoveled rice into his mouth to hide his distraction.

  When the meal ended... "Gulp." Rina swallowed the last bite of her food. She set her bowl down and looked up to meet Mook’s eyes before circling her finger over the tray to signal, “I’ll clean this up.”

  "Mm-hmm," Mook nodded vigorously, understanding her hand gestures.

  Buzz... buzz... The phone in his pocket vibrated, making Mook jump in startlement. He frantically answered when he saw it was his mother’s number.

  "Mook, how are you, son?" Mild’s voice drifted through the line.

  "I'm great, Mom! And you? Has the doctor performed the surgery yet?" Mook asked in an overly cheerful tone, yet his eyes never left Rina’s back as she carried the tray out.

  "Not yet, son. It was too late yesterday, so they let me rest first. I think they’ll do it today."

  "That's good, Mom," Mook replied shortly, his eyes fixed on Rina as she walked back into the room.

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  "Mook... your younger brother finished his internship and is heading home. He wants the login for the game Lu—"

  "Gotta go, Mom!" Mook cut the call abruptly. He turned to look at Rina, who had sat down on the bed and was quietly scrolling through her phone.

  Flump! Mook walked over and sat on the edge of the bed before slowly lying down beside her, leaving only a small gap between them. "Uh... I'm going to rest," Mook said in Thai. Even though he knew she wouldn't understand, he needed an excuse for himself. Rina simply looked at him with a neutral expression before returning her attention to her phone.

  Three minutes passed... Mook was drenched in sweat despite the air conditioning. With almost zero experience with women, he was suffering from extreme nervousness. ‘Whoa, they’re like mountains,’ Mook thought as he stole a glance at Rina’s chest, which was prominently curved in her reclining position.

  However, no matter how seductive she was, Mook didn't dare move closer. His mind was currently a battlefield of conflicting voices.

  ‘She’s only doing this because of her debt, man. If you do this, you’re being too cruel,’ the light side of his mind warned.

  ‘Just go for it! With melons like that, you’ll never find anything like this again in your life,’ the dark side snapped back.

  ‘Don't do it, Mook. You're not that kind of evil guy.’

  ‘You finished your work. This is your reward!’

  ‘Forcing her? Don't be silly. She’s willing! Otherwise, she wouldn't be sleeping in the same room as you.’

  ‘Force her...? With a face like mine, that’s probably what it would be. She wouldn't want me out of her own free will,’ Mook began to feel insecure about his appearance.

  ‘Then test it. Just a little touch first. If she doesn't resist, isn't that enough?’ the dark side suggested craftily.

  ‘She’s doing this for the money, so she probably won't resist anyway. Don't do it, Mook,’ the light side pleaded with all its might.

  As the war in his head raged on, Rina looked at Mook briefly before getting up to charge her phone and returning to the same spot. She closed her eyes slowly and calmly.

  ‘See! I told you she’s willing!’ The dark side cheered.

  ‘How do you know she's willing?’ the light side argued.

  ‘We’re so aroused that it’s pushing against the fabric; do you think she doesn't notice? But she still came back to sleep right here,’ the dark side pointed out.

  Mook looked down at his "younger brother," which was now pushing against the fabric in a clear shape. "Gah..." He flinched slightly and pulled the blanket over himself. But then, his brain flashed an excuse.

  Poke, poke. "Hey... the AC is cold, you know." Mook reached out to poke Rina’s shoulder, pointing at the air conditioner and then the blanket.

  Rina opened her eyes and let out a small, amused smile. Given her situation, Mook could have just attacked her directly, but instead, he chose to approach her with such hesitation and fear. It made her feel at ease and even a bit endearingly amused. She moved closer until their shoulders touched and joined him under the same blanket.

  ‘See? She gave in!’ the dark side roared. ‘And you, you idiot! Those things right there—grab them! Grab them! Grab them!!’

  With the path cleared, Mook’s heart hammered against his ribs as if it were about to burst. He gathered all his courage, slowly turning onto his side and gently wrapping his left arm around her flat stomach. ‘She’s not resisting or annoyed at all,’ Mook thought as he moved his face closer to her soft, white cheek.

  Smack! His thick lips pressed against her thin ones instead of her cheek when she happened to turn her face toward him. Mook froze in shock for a moment but didn't pull away.

  ‘A kiss... she’s actually letting me kiss her?’ Mook thought excitedly. His heart yearned to taste a sweet, deep kiss, and his mouth parted slightly. Rina parted her lips in return, closing her eyes to accept the sensation.

  ‘So sweet.’ Mook was mesmerized as his tongue began to intertwine with her delicate one. With the way clear, his rising desire commanded him to move and straddle her slender body.

  Hah... hah... Their heavy breathing filled the air as they pulled apart for a brief moment.

  "P-please... let me," Mook whispered hoarsely. His trembling hands moved to lift Rina’s T-shirt and bra. Her full, pale breasts were revealed clearly to his eyes. ‘So big... many times bigger than Mint’s. Am I really going to touch them?’ Mook buried his face into her soft cleavage immediately. Rina held Mook tightly, a wave of pleasure spreading through her body.

  But then... everything suddenly went still. "Hmm...?" Rina peered over in confusion.

  "Zzz... snore..." A light snoring sound replaced the heated passion. Mook had fallen asleep right on her chest, his body finally giving in to the exhaustion of staying up all night.

  ‘Seriously?! After all that effort, the bastard just falls asleep!’ the dark side cursed in frustration before fading away along with its owner's consciousness.

  "Hehe..." Rina let out a giggle. She had prepared herself to give up her virginity to settle a massive debt, but the man who was supposed to take it chose to fall asleep instead. Mook’s innocent behavior made all her accumulated stress vanish instantly.

  ***

  Inside the control room, Saito watched the scene with a smirk. He saw clearly now that Mook was just a regular human with the same desires as anyone else. Satisfied with the result, he rose from his chair to get some rest as well.

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