Nezu Jinpachi Awakening Story

*That day at duskーー
Everyone headed off toward our next destination without me, so Jinpachi-san gave me a ride on his ship to reunite me with them.*

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Jeez, those guys... They just use me as they please.

*While he griped, Jinpachi-san wore a rather amused expression.*

**Player**
Um, Jinpachi-san. Thank you for doing this for me. You really saved me.

**Nezu Jinpachi**
It’s no big deal, now they’ll owe me a favor. Somethin’ like giving you a ride is nice and easy.

**Player**
(... Regardless, the ocean is really stunning. I’m glad Jinpachi-san brought me with him.)
Fufu, do you always watch such beautiful scenery?

**Nezu Jinpachi**
I wouldn’t say “always”. This is a special evening…

**Player**
The surface of the water glitters, it’s so gorgeous...

**Nezu Jinpachi**
… Are you just going to stand there and watch the ocean until we reach our destination?

I usually give my hands something to do since I get bored so easily, so this time around how ‘bout we do a little gambling to pass the time?

**Player**
Gambling? I’ve never done that before though.

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Ehhh, what a shame. So you don’t know how fun it is...

**Player**
If I’m not mistaken though, gambling is where you mutually bet on something of value and the winner gets to keep it, right?
I don’t think I have anything you’d want on me though...

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Don’t sound so anxious! It’ll just be a game, so you can play without a care.

**Player**
If it’s just a game… then I’ll give it a try!

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Great! Then let’s get started...

*Jinpachi-san pulls out a pouch from somewhere and removes several wooden dice from it.*

**Nezu Jinpachi**
These are dice used for gambling. Don’t worry, I haven’t tampered with them.

These three are mine… and these three’ll be yours.

**Player**
And you roll these, right?

**Nezu Jinpachi**
That’s right. We both roll them at the same time and whoever has the higher total sum is the winner.
If we get the same number, we’ll reroll. How’s that? Simple, right?

**Player**
I see… In that case, I might be able to win against you!

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Ohhh, you said it~? I’ll show you my awesome luck...

*......*

**Nezu Jinpachi**
You rolled an 11, but I rolled a 15… Haha! Sorry, but I win again!

**Player**
No way! Jinpachi-san, you’re too strong… Let me try once more!

*......*

*After that, no matter how many times I rolled the dice, in the end I couldn’t beat Jinpachi-san even once...*

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Haha! Have ya had enough yet? When it comes to dice gambling, there’s not a person who can beat me.

**Player**
If you’re that good at it, you could at least go a little easy on me...

**Nezu Jinpachi**
I’m just battling with my luck. As if I were a cheater, how can I go easy on you?
... Now that that’s done, I’ll be taking my reward.

*Jinpachi-san grabbed my arm and embraced me, bringing me to his chest.*

**Player**
Wah! What are you doing all of a sudden!?

**Nezu Jinpachi**
You lost to me. Since I won, of course I’d want some kind of prize.

**Player**
B-but you said it was just a game…!

**Nezu Jinpachi**
I did say that, but did I ever say we weren’t betting on something?

**Player**
Th-that’s… not fair!

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Don’t wriggle around, okay?... Just stay still and it’ll be over soon.

*Jinpachi-san slowly opens his mouth to show me his sharp fangs.*

**Player**
(ーーOh my god… As payment for losing, I give my blood to him…!?)

*......*

**Player**
(... Huh? It, doesn’t hurt? Jinpachi-san, what is it?)

**Nezu Jinpachi**
... What were you expecting me to do just now?

**Player**
... Eh!?

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Ahaha! Your face just now was a total masterpiece.

**Player**
(I’ve been made a fool of!)
... I-it’s about time we go back inside! It’s starting to get dark outーー

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Oi, hold up... Could you be, sulking?

*Jinpachi-san’s face was immediately in front of mine. My body involuntarily became hot from how close he was.*

**Player**
... Um, please don’t... look at my face. I’m, really embarrassed right now!
That’s because I, for sure… by Jinpachi-san... uu

**Nezu Jinpachi**
... What did you think I was going to do to you?

*Jinpachi-san’s eyes sparkled suspiciously and his ears suddenly pricked up.*

**Player**
P-please let go of me! What do you intend to do this time…?

**Nezu Jinpachi**
Don’t be so afraid. I’m just going to do something good...

*Jinpachi-san slowly loosened my collar and exposed my breast little by little.
His hot breath ghosted over my skin, making my heart throb loudly.*

**Player**
W-wait! You can’t! So suddenly…!?

**Nezu Jinpachi**
… You should be happy. I’m answering your expectation, after all...
… *\*bite\**

*Translated by nekonohatsukoi*