NE_Eater.log

【qiluo route③】

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Qiluo: “Are you hurt?”

When I nodded, he smiled in relief and gently stroked my head. Ah… but still.

I might be fine, but you are not.

The neurotoxin consuming his body continued to worsen with every passing moment. Because of me, more and more painful scars spread across his beautiful face.

I quietly reached up and touched his cheek. He stopped the hand that had been patting my head and tilted his head slightly in confusion. Yet his expression remained just as gentle as ever.

Qiluo: “You look worried. What’s wrong?”

You: “Qiluo…”

Qiluo: “…Don’t make that face. I told you before, didn’t I? You promised not to worry about me.”

You: “But…”

Qiluo: “I was prepared for this. And so were you, right? You have to stay strong. It’s okay. I’ll keep standing until the very end, and I won’t die until I’ve seen you off.”

You: “……”

Those words made my wavering resolve tremble even more.

I had made it this far because of him. And yet, more than gratitude, I was overwhelmed by guilt for hurting him like this.

As if he could sense everything I was feeling, Qiluo lovingly brushed his fingers against my cheek.

Qiluo: “I’m fine. Seeing you make that face hurts me. You’re going back to Earth, aren’t you? So say those words again. Those words alone are enough to keep us moving forward.”

You: “……”

Enduring the ache tightening in my chest, I forced out the words that bound both him and me together.

You: “Fight for me. And… I want you to die for me…”

As I spoke through trembling tears, he smiled softly and nodded.

Qiluo: “Of course. Come on, just a little longer now. …Let’s go.”

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【qiluo route②】

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HAL: “***!!”

HAL grabs my arm.

You: “No…! Let go…!”

HAL: “Come back!! This is where you belong!!”

Even as I struggled with all my strength to break free, his grip didn’t loosen—it only tightened further. His fingers dug deep into my skin, sending a sharp pain through me.

You: “It hurts…!”

HAL: “If you try to run away… I’ll make you pay for this later…!”

—At that very moment.

Strong arms wrapped around me from behind. At the same time, HAL’s hand, which had been gripping my arm, was sliced off by a white blade.

HAL: “…!”

Thrown off balance, HAL’s body slammed against the iron fence with a dull thud. Blood splattered across the garden leaves, staining them crimson, and instinctively, I wanted to look away.

Holding his severed left arm, HAL glared at us resentfully.

Qiluo: “Sorry… I’m late.”

I looked up at him as he gently embraced me. When our eyes met, Qiluo smiled quietly and wiped the blood from the tip of his sword.

――“Qiluo…!?” “What are you doing here…!?”

HAL: “…Do you even realize what you’ve done…!? This is our territory!”

HAL furrowed his brow and glared at Qiluo, confusion and frustration written across his face.

Qiluo: “…Yes, I know. I’m sending her back to Earth.

And for that, I’m prepared to fight all of you.”

Both HAL and I gasped involuntarily.

You: “Fight…!?”

Qiluo: “…That’s right. To send you home, I’ll have to kill every one of them who stands in my way.”

You: “That’s…!”

When I turned toward HAL, our eyes met. Though he was breathing heavily with anger and agitation, his gaze remained fixed on me—as if he longed for me.

HAL: “…***, don’t listen to that guy…! Everything he’s saying is just ridiculous bluffing!

…You’re not going back to Earth anyway. If this keeps up, you’ll get dragged into trouble… and you could even get hurt!!”

Qiluo: “…I’m serious. I truly intend to fight all of you and risk my life to send her back to Earth.

This sword is proof of that.”

As he spoke, Qiluo thrust his sword into the ground.

Even after drinking blood, the blade continued to glow with an eerie white light. Its intricate structure resembled that of a Japanese katana.

The moment HAL saw the sword, his expression twisted as though he had realized something.

HAL: “…Damn it… I was wondering why my wounds wouldn’t heal… So that’s it… your fangs…!

You…accursed… venomous spider…!!!”

As HAL spat the words out in disgust, Qiluo gently shielded me behind him and smiled softly.

Qiluo: “Stay behind me. It’s dangerous. …It’s okay. No matter what happens, I’ll protect you.”

You: “…Okay. But… please be careful…”

Qiluo: “…Don’t worry.”

At that moment, Qiluo’s eyes flashed a poisonous crimson for an instant.

Qiluo: “…First, HAL. I’ll start with you.

I do feel sorry for attacking you by surprise. …But while your brother is away, I’m going to kill you first.”

After saying that, Qiluo quietly raised his sword once more.

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【qiluo route①】

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Deep in the forest where I had fled, I came across a young man dressed in red. I instinctively turned to run away, but just as I was about to flee, he called out to me.

qiluo: “Wait! Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you.”

I stopped and turned to face him. He didn’t try to approach me; instead, he smiled awkwardly.

…Can I really trust him? He’s a spider, just like the others. There’s no guarantee he won’t do something terrible, just like those twins…

I can’t… trust him…

qiluo: “Did something bad happen…? You look like you’re running away from something. If you’re comfortable, would you tell me what happened?”

You: “…Um… but…”

qiluo: “Haha… I know, but you must be scared, right? You don’t have to force yourself to come closer. …Actually, let’s talk from this distance. I swear I won’t cross this line.”

Saying that with a smile, he drew a line on the ground with his toe, then sat down at the far end of it.

I could only stand frozen in place, watching him.

qiluo: "I'm qiluo. I'm an…… alien. This forest is my territory. That's why no one else can come in."

The voice of the young man who called himself qiluo was gentle. I didn't feel any sense of intimidation from him.

qiluo: “…Have you gotten used to life here?”

I shook my head weakly. …There's no way I could get used to it… I realized firsthand just how little value I held on this planet. To them, I was no different from a tiny insect. Those terrifying twins who taught me that must still be searching for me right now.

qiluo: “…I suppose so. You were brought to this planet against your will. …I feel sorry for you. I’m sure you want to return to your home planet as soon as possible.”

He said that and looked up at the sky. I don’t know if his words were sincere, or if they were just meant to deceive me.

A gentle breeze was ruffling his red hair.

qiluo: “Hey, what’s Earth like to you?”

You: “…Huh?”

He looked at me and smiled, his eyes crinkling. …I couldn’t answer such an abstract question on the spot.

qiluo: “…This planet is like a small miniature garden with five kings. The greatest of those kings is Yakumo. Yes, that white spider who took you away. Basically, no one except him and the purple spider can go to Earth.

That’s why… I have a kind of longing for Earth.”

Saying that, he gently stroked the ground covered in grass. He traced the plants, wet with morning dew, gently with his fingers.

qiluo: “It’s just like Earth, isn’t it?”

You: “Yeah…”

qiluo: “But actually, this is all an illusion. The luxurious mansion, this entire forest— they’re all just ‘facades’ created from our ideal image of Earth. This beautiful greenery, the birdsong… it’s all just a product of my imagination. And… to protect you, to make you feel safe, I’ve made this part of the planet look very much like Earth.

In reality, it’s a rough, rocky planet filled with gases that are harmful to you… like a fortress… a planet with absolutely no charm.”

Somehow, his eyes seemed to be gazing into the distance. Unlike the other spiders, I thought he was the kind of person who described his own planet with a touch of self-deprecation.

qiluo: “That’s why I envy you, coming from Earth. …Ah, given your current situation, the word ‘envy’ isn’t really appropriate, is it? …I’m sorry if I’ve hurt you.”

Saying that, he lowered his eyebrows and smiled awkwardly. The atmosphere he gave off was calm and sincere, and for some reason, his words seemed to contain a sense of consideration for me… Suddenly, I felt a sense of reassurance.

I quietly approached him and sat down beside him.

You: “Um… I’m sorry. It’s just… you guys are scary.”

qiluo: “It’s okay. I understand how you feel. Being brought to a place like this must have been scary… I’ll apologize on their behalf. I’m really sorry…”

He said that and bowed his head.

Maybe… he isn’t a bad spider after all… Maybe I can ask him all sorts of things. ーWhy was I brought here? ーAnd how can I get back home?

You: “Um… why… was I brought here…? Was I just unlucky?”

Qiluo: “…It wasn’t luck. We targeted you.”

You: “…Huh!?”

They targeted me and kidnapped me…? As the situation became even more complicated and my mind struggled to process it, he continued.

Qiluo: “That’s right. He… no, we… know you well. You’ve been here before. You might not remember, but…”

You: “…!?”

I’ve been here before…? Here? I have… absolutely no memory of that. I feel like I’m about to panic even more.

You: “No! That can’t be true!”

qiluo: “… Still, I remember you. You were still small, so you might not remember.”

You: “That’s… impossible. I don’t have any memory of that… So… if what you’re saying is true, how was I able to get back earth!?”

qiluo: “….”

His words didn’t seem like he was lying. Rather, he stared intently at my expression, as if he were in pain.

…And then, with a serious expression, he asked me.

qiluo: “Do you want to go back to Earth…?”

You: “…I want to go back… Of course I want to go back!! I don’t know what’s going on anymore… I’m scared… I’m anxious every single day…!! …I’m scared… that I might never be able to go back… I… I want to go back to Earth…!”

I’m so confused, and my eyes start to well up. Faced with the fact that I was brought here specifically to be targeted, and the despair of not knowing what to do, I bite my lip hard.

…At that moment, his hand gently stroked my head. The touch was so gentle, as if he were comforting me… I couldn’t help but look up. He was looking down at me with a gentle, enveloping smile.

qiluo: “…It’s okay. I’ll send you home.”

He slowly removed his hand from me and smiled.

You: “…Huh…”

qiluo: “I was planning to get you off this planet eventually anyway. So leave it to me.”

You: “Why… How…?”

qiluo: “It’s us who are holding you captive. So we’re the only ones who can set you free.

Those guys have no intention of letting you go, do they? But… I have absolutely no intention of binding you. …In fact, I can’t bear to see you suffer.

So I’ll help you escape. I’ll protect you with all my strength.”

A refreshing breeze caressed our cheeks.

You: “Why…? They said they’d ‘never let you escape’… If what you’re saying is true, isn’t it because I’m… necessary to you guys?”

qiluo: “That’s right… We need you. But even so, I don’t want to take your freedom away from you.

……Because I love you. I always have.”

You: “…!!”

At his sudden confession, I could feel my face flushing with a mix of shock and excitement. His words were direct and sincere.

As he spoke, he too smiled, his cheeks turning slightly red.

qiluo: “You might not remember, but… you’ve given me so much. That’s exactly why I want to protect you with all my strength.”

You: “But I don’t remember you…”

qiluo: “…I remember you, so that’s enough.”

Saying that, he relaxed his expression with a happy look. No matter how I looked at it, he didn’t seem like he was trying to deceive me. If it’s him… maybe I can trust him…

Drawn in by his expression, I let a smile slip onto my lips too.

You: “…Thank you. Um… I… should I… do something… to thank you…?”

qiluo: “Huh?”

At my words, he looked completely bewildered.

You: “Um… I was just wondering if I should do something for you… to get you to let me go home… Since I’m a lower-class being here… Well… that’s what the twins said…”

He shook his head, looking surprised.

qiluo: “No need! I don’t want anything from you. You just need to use me.”

You: “But…”

qiluo: “I told you, didn’t I? I like you. So there’s no way I’d ask for anything in return.

You just need to worry about yourself.”

He said this with a serious expression, yet in a soft tone meant to reassure me. Ah, I can trust this person. I feel like I can believe his words.

It felt like I saw a faint light in the darkness before my eyes.

You: “Thank you, Qiluo…”

Qiluo: “…!”

How kind he is.

When I thanked him, he opened his eyes wide, and his face turned bright red as he said,

qiluo: “…I have to apologize for one thing. I said I wouldn’t get close to you just now, but I ended up touching you. I crossed the line… If you didn’t like it, I’m sorry.”

…He really is a serious person through and through.

I couldn’t help but burst out laughing. It had been a long time since I’d laughed so genuinely from the bottom of my heart.

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【Itome route②】

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I sit on the veranda and gaze blankly up at the sky.

White clouds float leisurely across the blue sky that fills my entire field of vision… Looking at it like this, this world seemed almost exactly like Earth.

—A refreshing breeze brushes against my cheek, an afternoon so pleasant I almost drift off to sleep.

Suddenly, his words crossed my mind.

??? “Remember. Don’t you have a place to go back to?”

……A place to go back to……?

A place to go back to……where?

Itome: “Princess♪ What are you thinking about~?”

As I was lost in thought, I was embraced by a pair of strong arms reaching out from behind me. Even though I’ve gotten used to it, every time I’m enveloped by his scent, I feel like I’m going to melt away in bliss…

Itome: “…Are you getting sleepy?”

You: “Yeah… a little…”

Itome gently placed a finger on my chin, tilting my face toward him, and a tender kiss landed on my lips.

Itome: “We really got carried away yesterday, didn’t we…? 💜 Are you tired? Should I give you a massage or something~?”

Itome smiled gently and kissed me again, making a soft sound.

You: “Mmm… No, that’s not it. I was just remembering…”

Itome: “What?”

You: “…I don’t know. I- wonder what… ah...Mmm…”

As we continued to kiss, my thoughts grew increasingly hazy, and I became completely absorbed in his kisses.

I found myself craving him more and more, and before I knew it, I was clinging to him and running my tongue over his lips.

… When did I start drowning in him like this?

I want more. I want more.

I want him…

By the time he was gently nibbling on my tongue and our kiss turned into a fierce, almost biting one, my thoughts had completely stopped.

Seeing my expression… Itome narrowed her eyes seductively and smiled faintly.

Itome: “If you don’t know, doesn’t that mean it wasn’t a big deal?”

You: “Maybe you’re right…”

Itome: “You can forget about it. There’s no point in worrying over it. So, how about we play together to take your mind off things? ♪”

I nodded at his words, and he picked me up right then and there, heading straight for the alcove.

Setting me down, he smiled with an innocent, affectionate grin, and with a “Ta-da! ♪” he opened the sliding door.

You: “Wow!!!”

The floor was covered with a vast array of toys. Nostalgic game consoles, a pretend-play set, party supplies.

Those toys were all things I’d played with since I was little.

At his unexpected surprise, I felt a wave of nostalgia wash over me, and a smile naturally spread across my face.

Itome: "I brought some things from Earth that I thought you’d like♪ How about it? You won’t get bored, right?"

You: “Yeah…! These are all things I used to love…! Itome, thank you…!”

When I looked closer, I saw a game console with a familiar sticker on it. This… is the one I traded with a friend to get. It’s a slow-life simulation game where you build your own island and interact with animals. I loved this game so much that my friend and I used to trade stickers of our favorite animals.

…Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve played it much lately.

Itome: “Want to play this?”

You: “…Nah. Maybe I'll try something else.”

When I shook my head, he picked up a deck of cards and grinned.

Itome: "Well then, let's go with the classic Old Maid♪ Just playing for fun feels a bit boring… so how about we make it a bet?

If I win, I'll take you all to myself 💜"

You: “Hehe, I’ll take you up on that! I’m actually pretty good at this!”

Itome: “Hmm? Even if my opponent is a cute girl like you, I’m not going to go easy on you, you know?”

He winked and shuffled the cards with practiced ease. Then, as we dealt out our hands, he asked me.

Itome: “Princess. If you win, what do you want? What do you wish for…?”

What I… want to do…?

You: “I…”

ーーーーーー

You: “Hmm…”

Itome: “Come on, it’s your turn♪ Or are you giving up?”

As the game neared its end, I was completely out of options.

In this match where I was bound to lose no matter what I did, Itome peered at my face with a smirk.

You: “…Oh, come on!! Itome, you cheated, didn’t you~~!!”

Itome: “Not at all~. It just means I’m genuinely ‘good’ at everything. Haha♪ Oh well, princess, you’re such a letdown. What happened to all that bravado from earlier? Hmm?”

You: “Ugh! You’re so mean!! I’m going to do this to all of them!!”

In a last-ditch effort, I scatter my discarded cards like a child.

Itome: “Ahaha!! That’s great💜 You’re a princess who just won’t admit defeat, aren’t you?”

The cards dance through the air, and the entire game up to this point is thrown into chaos… For some reason, I felt a sense of relief, and I couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

I felt a strange sense of liberation, as if I were throwing everything away.

I casually catch one of the cards falling right in front of me. …A card with the Joker on it. As I’m distracted by it, he suddenly leans in and covers me.

Itome: “You lo-ose💜”

You: “Ahaha! I guess I just can’t beat Itome after all…!”

Both of us laughed. Ah, he always makes me laugh… He can be a bit mean sometimes… There are times when I don’t know what he’s thinking, and I still don’t know him very well…

Even so, I love him.

I couldn’t… live without him…

“Well then, just as promised, I’m going to eat every last bit of you, princess 💜”

No sooner had he said that than he brought his mouth close to my clothes, biting down on the fabric as he slowly pulled them up. Slowly, as if to tease me… It tickles, and his actions seem so erotic and forbidden that I worry he might hear my heart pounding.

Every time his fangs touch my skin, my body shivers with a tingling ache.

That’s right.

I… what I want is…

This moment…

I… want to be eaten by him.

続きから日本語訳です！

[HAL Route / If you choose “Run Away”]

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Dinner time arrived, and I was seated across from Haru at the large dining table. He gazed straight at me with a dreamy expression.

HAL: “……***.”

Every time he called my name, a gentle sense of reassurance spread through my chest. He wasn’t the scary guy I’d met back then.

The leash that had once bound me to him was gone. I’m no longer treated like a pet.

……It means he sees me as his “girlfriend” now.

That’s why—…the HAL I know now would surely forgive me. That’s what I found myself thinking.

You: “HAL, I… I really want to go back to Earth.”

At those words, HAL stopped his hand mid-reach for his wine glass. He furrowed his brow slightly and glanced at me.

HAL: “Go back? …What’s wrong, ***? What are you unhappy about? Tell me. I’ll take care of everything.”

You: “It’s not that I’m unhappy… I just want to go home.”

HAL: “No way.”

He cut me off coldly, and I fell silent.

HAL: “I’ve told you this so many times. You can’t run away; you have no choice but to stay here quietly. We decided this together. So just give up and enjoy the moment.

Come on, let’s drop this. …Let’s get back to dinner. I had them prepare the dish you said you liked today, didn’t I?”

You: “HAL, but…”

HAL: “Shut up!!! Don’t make me angry… I’m begging you!”

BANG—!

He slams his fist on the table and screams, clutching his temples.

HAL: “I love you…! And yet you want to break up with me!? If that’s the case, there’s no way I’m going to let you! Were your words—‘I love you’ and ‘I like you’—just lies!?”

You: “No! They weren’t lies…!”

HAL: “Then why…! Are you testing me…!?”

His face twisted in pain, yet he still looked straight at me—and my heart ached sharply.

—LHA: “HAL’s brain resources are almost entirely consumed by his emotions, making it difficult for him to control himself.”

Suddenly, LHA’s words flashed through my mind.

Right now, he must be desperately holding back his anger. For my sake… and because of me.

Even so… I want to go home. I wonder why. Even though I love him… I felt something like a mission—or a sense of urgency—telling me I had to go back.

…Ever since I met that red-haired young man…

You: “I’m sorry… HAL…”

HAL: “……!!”

I sensed HAL gasp. I must have hurt him. I was too afraid to look at his expression, so I could only keep my head down and apologize.

The next moment—

You: “!!”

Suddenly, HAL leaped onto the table.

He, who had always valued manners so highly and hated getting dirty, was there with his shoes on. Crushing plates and kicking glasses aside, he walked toward me without a care.

And when he reached me, he forcefully pulled me close.

HAL: “…I won’t let you go.”

His eyes, different colors on each side, looked darker and cloudier than usual.

HAL: “I’ve finally got you. Stay by my side. …You’re leaving me? Talking back to me like that… You need a lesson.”

You: “…!”

His hand raised. He’s going to hit me…! Thinking that, I instinctively flinched.

…But the pain never came.

HAL: “…You really are a sly woman.”

A low, hoarse voice.

HAL: “Are you saying that knowing full well I can’t hit you? …Hey, that’s it, isn’t it?”

Slowly, he brought his face closer.

HAL: “…That’s how much you mean to me, how much I love you… Why can’t you understand that?”

He lowers his eyebrows sadly and, with the hand he’d raised, slowly and gently strokes my cheek.

HAL: “I trust you, so I didn’t think I needed a leash. I thought you felt the same way I do. But… I guess I was wrong.”

As his finger slowly slid from my cheek down to the nape of my neck, a sudden, sharp jolt of electricity shot through me. Everything went white before my eyes, and HAL caught me as I fell forward.

HAL: “I was wrong. I’ll keep you even more tightly enclosed so you won’t go anywhere, okay? Until then, just sleep for a little while.”

Feeling those words as if from a distance, I let go of consciousness… ーーー

―――

……When I woke up next, I found myself in a dark, cramped, and cold place.

On a hard floor. Completely naked, with handcuffs and shackles, and heavy chains wrapped around my body, I couldn’t move properly.

You: “Anyone…! Is anyone there!?”

My voice echoed hollowly, but there was no reply.

Overwhelmed by the sudden loneliness and sense of confinement, I instinctively curled up on the spot. The only thing that came to mind was his face…

――HAL, where are you…?!

HAL: “…Did you wake up?”

You: “…!”

Hearing that gentle voice, I instinctively tried to run toward him. But a solid barrier blocked my path.

By the light of the lantern he held, I finally understood. ――I was locked inside a cell surrounded by iron bars.

You: “Let me out of here…!”

HAL: “I’d like to let you out, too. …But this is a punishment. As long as you keep saying ‘I want to go home,’ I have no intention of letting you out.”

With a faint smile, HAL reached his hand through the bars and gently stroked my head.

HAL: “It’s okay. Don’t be afraid. I’ll come visit you like this every now and then. Meals, bathroom breaks… I’ll take care of everything for you, okay? You’re my cute little pet cat, after all. It’s only natural, isn’t it?”

You: “…”

…I can’t find the words.

Am I really going to have to… keep living like this… in this place without light…?

HAL: “Are you scared? Seeing that frightened look on your face makes me want to protect you even more. …Hey, what do you think you should do?”

What should I do…?

You: “…Do you want me to say I won’t go back to Earth, that I’ll stay by your side, HAL…?”

HAL: “Haha… That’s right. You’re such a good girl. Don’t try to go back to Earth. Stay by my side. If you can just keep those two things in mind… I’ll give you anything.”

Slowly, he whispers sweetly.

HAL: “If you’ll say that, I’ll do anything for you. I’ll get you out of this place right away, wash your body with a warm shower… you’ll sleep with me at night, and I’ll wake you up in the morning. And I’ll comb your hair for you. I’ll get you as many dresses as you want, ones that suit you.

More than ever before… I’ll pamper you sweetly and lavishly.”

Saying that with a smile, HAL lifts my chin. And, through the iron bars, he kissed me.

HAL: “…Now, choose. I’ll respect your decision. Though I suppose there’s really only one answer you’ll give.

Besides… you can’t escape me. Not on your own… absolutely not.”

ここから、日本語版とちょっとした制作話が続きます！↓

From here, the Japanese version and a bit of behind-the-scenes development talk will follow!

[LHA Route ② / When “Run Away” is selected]

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The night I clearly stated I wanted to return to Earth, I was summoned to LHA's room.

He sat me on the bed and straddled me. Before I could react to his sudden action, I noticed the dull gleam of a knife in his hand.

You: “Huh…!”

LHA looked down at me with an absolutely unreadable smile and brought that knife close to my throat.

You: “…!!”

LHA: "Why leave? We were so close. You're going to abandon me?"

Each time the flat edge of the knife lightly tapped my cheek, terror froze my body. LHA must be furious… That's why he's going to kill me… Yes, I understood in an instant.

LHA: “Well, whatever.”

The blade I braced for to stab me swiftly withdrew from my neck.

You: “…LHA, are you angry…? Are you going to kill me…? Hurt me?”

When I asked, trembling, he tilted his head, looking puzzled.

LHA: "I'm not angry at all. I just thought I needed to do something if you wanted to go back. Besides, I'm your lover. There's no way I'd kill you."

After saying that, LHA gently pressed his lips to yours and whispered.

LHA: “…So I thought of my own way. A way to make sure you absolutely can't leave here.”

“I won't kill you.” Though you felt a momentary relief at those words and the tender kiss, LHA brought the knife he held close to his own throat.

You: “Wh-what are you doing!? That’s dangerous…!”

A sudden, unpleasant premonition made me frantically grab his knife-wielding hand.

LHA: "You always worry about me like this. I've told you countless times. We aren't human. Unless something extraordinary happens, we can't die. There's no way I'd die over some human toy like this. The wound will just regenerate and heal back to normal."

You: “But I hate seeing LHA hurt.”

LHA: “Wounds? I feel no pain. Or is it because it looks unpleasant?”

You: “…No, that's not it. Even so, that act is self-harm to humans. …So please stop. I'll make you sweets or anything. Please.”

LHA: “…Then don't leave me.”

LHA's expressionless eyes wavered for just an instant.

LHA: “If ‘hurt’ applies to the heart too, losing you would hurt me more. Thinking that… makes my chest ache. Heal me."

You: “…”

LHA's earnest words pierced deep into my chest too. He truly cherishes me…

Thinking that, guilt and regret choked my throat. …Even so, I wanted to return to the world I came from.

As I couldn't bring myself to nod at LHA's words, he let out a small sigh, then looked down at me again with that cold, indifferent gaze.

LHA: "…ha, yeah. Fine. Trying to appeal to your emotions? I guess I'm pretty stupid too. …Alright, let's get down to business."

LHA released gently my hand, then swiftly thrust a knife into his own tongue.

You: “U-…!?”

LHA: "As I said before. Our bodies possess self-repair mechanisms at the nano level. Even if organs are damaged, they regenerate based on structural information. We evolved this way to adapt to the planet. Based on that premise, my hypothesis is… If we completely replaced your organs with mine… or succeeded in fusing them… couldn't you become a spider too?"

You: “…!!!”

LHA: "You need our kiss to stay on this planet, right? That means our bodily fluids are mixing inside you, showing signs of adaptation. So I don't think my hypothesis is entirely wrong."

You: “Wait, LHA, what—”

I couldn't understand half of what he said, but spitting out blood-tinged foam, LHA pressed me down with an almost ecstatic expression and forced his crimson lips onto mine. His tongue violated my mouth, as if trying to pour his own blood inside.

LHA: "Taste my blood? …How is it? Hey, what's it like? Feels good? I feel incredible right now…!! Like we're becoming one. …Ah, I want to mix with you more."

The metallic stench made me nauseous. Bitter and painful… Yet LHA showed no sign of stopping, praying my resisting mouth open with his fingers.

LHA: “Ah… See? Drink more, more? ***, my wounds heal instantly, so hurry.”

You: “Guh… Guh…!!”

The instant I tried to close my mouth, his thumb pushed deeper into my throat, and the terror of drowning in his blood raced through my entire body.

LHA: "We should have done this from the start. Give up being human. Become my true mate. Spend your life on this planet. With me. …Well, feeble humans are kinda cute, I suppose? Fine. If you absolutely must go back."

He narrowed his eyes, stroked my cheek, then kissed me again with his red tongue. Then he couldn't hold back and laughed

LHA: "…Hey, how exactly did you plan to get back? Did you think you could just go back without any basis? Did you think we or Lord Yakumo would allow it? Or… did someone give you some unnecessary advice? Tell me, for reference."

You: “…”

LHA: "You're foolish and fragile and incredibly cute… If the compatibility surgery failed and only you died, I'd be sad. That's why I want to treat you as gently as possible. If you wish… If you want to remain human… Say it.”

He leaned close and whispered.

LHA: “‘Because I love you, I won’t go back.’ Say it!ahaha…ahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!”

And then he laughed.

[羽波ルート ② /地球に帰ると選択した場合]

地球に帰りたい、と明確に伝えた日の晩、 羽波の部屋に呼ばれました。

ベットに座らされ、彼が私に跨ります。 突然の彼の行動に驚く間もなく、彼の手に光る鈍色のナイフに気づきました。

あなた「え…っ！」

羽波は感情の全く読めないほほ笑みで私を見下ろすと、そのナイフを私の首筋に近づけました。

あなた「ひっ…」

羽波「なんで帰るの？僕たち、あんなに仲良かったのに。 僕のことおいて、出て行っちゃうんだー」

ナイフの背で頬を軽くたたかれるたび、恐怖で体がこわばります。 羽波はきっと怒ってるんだ…だから私を殺すんだ…。 そう、瞬時に悟りました。

羽波「まあいいよ」

彼に刺されると警戒していたナイフは、すぐに首元から離れました。

あなた「…羽波、怒ってる…？私のこと、殺す…？痛いことする？」

震えながら訪ねると、彼は不思議そうに首をかしげました。

羽波「怒ってないよ。君が帰りたいっていうんだったら、対策をしなきゃなって思ってるだけ。 それに、僕は君の恋人なんだから、殺すわけないじゃん」

羽波はそういって、私の唇にそっと口づけ、続けてささやきました。

羽波「…だから僕なりに考えたんだ。君を絶対にここから出さなくする方法」

「殺しはしない」、その言葉と優しい口づけにほっとしたのも束の間、 羽波は持っていたナイフを、今度は自分の首元に近づけたのです。

あなた「な、なにしてるの！？危ないよ…！」

一瞬浮かんだ嫌な予感に、慌ててナイフが握られている彼の手をとります。

羽波「君は毎回そうやって僕を心配してくれるね。何度も言ったじゃん。僕らは人間じゃないし、特殊な状況じゃない限りは死ねないんだよ。 こんな人間用のおもちゃじゃ僕は死なない。 切ったところがまた再生して、元通りになるだけだって。」

あなた「でも、羽波が傷つくのを見るのが嫌なの」

羽波「傷つく？僕には痛覚もない。それとも、気持ち悪いから？」

あなた「…違うよ、それでも。その行為は人間にとっては自傷行為だから。…だからやめてほしいの。甘いものでもなんでも作るから。お願い」

羽波「…じゃあ、帰らないでよ」

感情の起伏が乏しい羽波の目が、一瞬だけ揺れました。

羽波「傷つくっていうのが心にもあてはめられるなら、僕は君がいなくなる方が傷つく。そう思うと…胸が痛い。 治してよ、ねえ」

あなた「…。」

羽波の切実な言葉が、私の胸にも深く刺さりました。 彼は本当に私のことを好きでいてくれているんだ…。

そう思うと、罪悪感と、申し訳なさでいっぱいになります。 …それでも、私は自分の元居た世界に帰りたい。

羽波の言葉にうなずけずにいると、彼は小さくため息をし、 またあの冷淡な目つきで見下ろしました。

羽波「…まあ、そうだよね。別にいいよ。 僕が感情に訴えるなんて馬鹿みたいだな。 …さぁ、本題にいこっか」

羽波は私の手を優しくほどくと、そのままナイフで一気に自分の舌を突き刺します。

あなた「う-…！！」

羽波「さっきも言ったよね。僕たちの身体は、ナノレベルで自己修復機構を持っている。 臓器を損傷しても、構造情報に基づいて再生される。 僕たちの星に適応するために、そうやって進化を遂げてきた。 それを前提に仮説を唱えるとしたら… 君の臓器と僕の臓器を丸ごと交換したら…あるいは、うまく適合させたら…君も蜘蛛になれるんじゃない？」

あなた「…っ！！」

羽波「君はこの星にとどまるために、僕たちのキスが必要だよね。 それって僕らの体液が君の中で溶け込んで、一定の適応をみせているんだよ。だったら、僕の仮説はあながち間違いじゃないと思うんだ」

あなた「まって、…羽波、っ…」

彼の言葉を半分も理解できずにいるのに、 羽波は血の泡をはきながら、それでもどこか恍惚な表情で私を押し倒すと、強引にその真っ赤な唇で迫ってきました。 彼の舌が、まるで自身の血をねじ込むように口内を犯します。

羽波「試しに僕の血を飲んでみて？…どう？ねえ、どんな気分？気持ちいい？僕は今すごく気持ちいいよ。 君と一つになった気分。…ああ、もっともっと君とまじりあいたい。」

鉄の嫌な臭いと味に、思わず吐き気がします。 苦い、苦しい…それなのに、羽波はやめようとはせず、拒む私の口を無理やり指でこじあけてきます。

羽波「あー…ほら、もっともっと飲んで？***、僕の傷、すぐ再生されちゃうから、早く」

あなた「ごほ…ぐふっ…」

閉じようとすると、彼の親指が喉奥をさらに刺激し、彼の血で溺死してしまう恐怖を抱きました。

羽波「最初からこうしてあげればよかったんだ。人間なんかやめちゃって、僕たち真のツガイになろうよ。 この星で一生過ごしてよ。僕とさ。 …まあ、か弱い人間の君もとってもかわいいんだけどね？仕方ないよね。君が帰るっていうなら」

彼は目を細めて、私の頬をなでると、もう一度赤い舌で私にキス落とし、ククク…と抑えきれないように笑い出しました。

羽波「…そもそもさあ、どうやって帰る気だったの？ 根拠もなく帰れるとでもおもったの？ 僕らや、八雲様が許すとでも？それとも…君にいらない知恵を貸したやつでもいるのかな。 参考までに教えてよ」

あなた「……」

LHA「君は愚かで、か弱くて、すごくかわいいよ…。僕の*** 君と僕の適合手術がもし失敗に終わって、君だけ死んじゃったら悲しいから、なるべく穏便に済ませたいんだ。 君が人間でいたいならさあ、わかるでしょ？君の口で言ってよ」

LHA「”僕を愛しているから、帰りません”ってさ。あはは、あははははははははははははははははははははははははっ！！！！！！！」

【yakumo route②】

※下記に日本語バージョン

The threads wrapped around my body dug into my skin with a grinding pressure under my own weight, and the pain and suffocation were so intense that I no longer even had the will to resist.

Yakumo: “………”

The man who called himself Yakumo merely gazed at me, as if savoring some trivial amusement, a look of pleasure lingering on his face… and in that moment, I understood…he truly intended to let me die.

—What should I do?

If I wanted to go on living, I would have to obey him… Forced to face that reality, I felt—

『I want to live.』

That was what I felt.

I had no way of knowing whether obeying him would truly be safe. After all, the one putting me through this agony was none other than him. Being told to trust him was, frankly, impossible.

And yet, instinctively, I knew I didn’t want to end like this.

You: “…Please… help me…”

I was nearly suffocating; even words were difficult. Still, mustering what little strength I had left, I begged the man before me.

You: “I’ll… do what you say…!”

When I cried out, Yakumo curled the corner of his lips upward and narrowed his eyes in satisfaction.

Yakumo: “Then swear it. Swear that you will never leave my side.”

You: “…Yes…!”

Tears of frustration wouldn’t stop, but unless I submitted to this man, there was no way for me to survive.

At my reply, the threads loosened. I barely had time to feel relief before Yakumo stepped closer, gently stroking my chin with his long, slender fingers.

Yakumo: “To adapt to this planet, you need the same chromosomes as we do. Your genes must be rewritten from the very foundation.”

You: “…What do you do? you mean…?”

Yakumo: “Open your mouth.”

You: “W–What…!? Mm—!?”

Before I could even grasp the meaning of his words, I felt the heat of his lips against mine.

—…What!?

Reflexively, I clenched my lips shut. He pulled away, frowning slightly, those well shaped brows knitting together.

Yakumo: “I told you to open your mouth.”

You: “W–What did you just… k—”

It was only for an instant. But there was no doubt—it was a kiss.

Confusion and embarrassment flooded me, and I felt my face burn.

Yakumo: “I will give you my genes. Don’t worry. Once our cells fuse with your nucleus, you will be able to evolve in accordance with this planet.”

—What does that mean…!?

You: “…Does that mean… I won’t be human anymore…?”

At my question, Yakumo lifted his thin lips into a sly grin.

Yakumo: “Not human anymore… heh. In a sense, that might be true.”

You: “No! …I don’t want that… mm—”

—No, absolutely not!!

I shook my head desperately, but his hand did not allow me to escape. His lips met mine again, and as if forcing them open, his red tongue invaded my mouth, cutting off my words.

It was rough—… an act that seemed to declare domination without granting me any choice.

Yakumo: “Resisting is pointless. You are… to do nothing but obey me.”

続きから日本語版です！

【yakumo route①】

（※下記に日本語）

When I came to my senses, I was no longer in a place I recognized. The neon lights that had once been so dazzling, the crowds of people rushing past one another— all of it had vanished without a trace.

Before me stretched an unfamiliar sky, and an unfamiliar darkness.

You: “Where… is this…?”

Overwhelmed by what was happening, my legs gave out and I collapsed to the ground.

— Just moments ago, I was drinking… I remember hurrying home afterward. And then… um… There was a man with white hair… standing in front of me…

Yes. I remembered now. A strangely dressed man had spoken to me. And before I knew it, I was here.

— Am I drunk? Is this a dream? It has to be. I must be exhausted…

Come to think of it, I had been constantly on edge lately. Two years into my job, work I still hadn’t gotten used to, endless overtime…

As those thoughts crossed my mind, my chest tightened painfully.

You: “…It hurts…”

For some reason, it felt genuinely hard to breathe. Maybe that was only natural—after all, this was a nightmare. But the nausea and suffocating sensation only grew worse, and the vividness of it all felt far too real for a dream. An unfathomable fear crept over me.

— It hurts. It hurts. It hurts.

Someone… Please… help me…!

Wake me up—please, someone, help me!

The hand I instinctively reached out was seized by a cold, large hand.

— !!

Yakumo: “***”

At the sound of my name, I slowly lifted my face. There he was—the man from before. Hair as beautiful as a doll’s, and crimson eyes.

— My name… how do you know it? Who… are you?

Those moonlike red eyes pierced straight through me, as if he could see everything inside me. I felt an overwhelming sense of panic.

Yakumo: “Stand.”

You: “…ah!?”

He forcibly pulled me to my feet.

Yakumo: “Since you clearly don’t understand your situation, I’ll explain. You are no longer on Earth. I brought you here. …I am Yakumo. A being of this planet. Not human.”

— What… does that mean? Another planet? Not human?

Nothing he said made sense to me. The situation itself felt unreal, filled with words too far removed from reality, only adding to my confusion.

You: “W-What do you mean…? Um… this is a dream, right…? Earth? Another planet… this has to be some kind of joke…”

He looked down at me with an expression of contempt, almost pitying.

Yakumo: “You still don’t understand? …Humans truly are foolish creatures.

You can never return to who you were.”

You: “…!!”

Yakumo: “This is not the Earth you once lived on. And it is not a world made for creatures like you. …As proof, you look rather distressed. The air of this planet seems to be poison to humans.”

Yakumo: “There are no humans on this planet. You are the only one. No one here shares human morals or ethics. Someone like you could be killed at any moment. Do you understand? …Here, you are nothing more than a powerless human female. If you wish to survive, you have no choice but to obey me.”

He didn’t seem to be lying. The unfamiliar surroundings, the difficulty breathing— if what he said was true, then I was in grave danger.

Yakumo: “Will you obey me?”

You: “P-Please don’t say things like that… I-I don’t want to… I don’t want to be here! Please send me home!”

Yakumo: “Then die.”

He said it coldly, and shoved me away.

You: “…uh!?”

In that instant, wire-like threads shot out from all directions, wrapping around my body and lifting me into the air like a marionette.

The thin threads dug into my flesh, sending sharp pain through my body.

You: “W-What is this…!? It hurts…!”

I twisted desperately, trying to break free, but the threads were far stronger than they looked. Every movement only caused them to slice into my skin like blades, and I realized resistance was futile.

Below me, Yakumo laughed mockingly.

Yakumo: “How pathetic. Struggle like that and die in agony. I will watch you suffer… until your final breath.”

Pain. Helplessness. The sheer cruelty of the situation. My eyes burned with tears.

You: “…That’s awful… why…? Why would you do this…? Why me…?”

Yakumo: “You belong to me. You always have…and you always will. I will never send you back to Earth.”

To be continued — Part ②

続きから日本語と、以前公開した双子のシーズン絵を双子の設定話を交えておいておきます！↓

Below, I’m sharing the Japanese version along with a commemorative illustration of the twins.

[Yakumo・ Common Route Prologue]

As I hurried home, trying not to be swallowed by the crowd, I regretted the sudden drinking party I hadn’t been able to refuse. I’d wanted to leave early today.

…It’s always like this. I smile along with everyone, pretending to enjoy it, even though a part of me keeps whispering that it wouldn’t matter if I weren’t there at all. Somewhere along the way, I must have abandoned my own will far behind me.

After a few halfhearted drinks, a talkative coworker mentioned that tonight the strawberry moon would be clearly visible.

The sky, huh…

I couldn’t remember the last time I’d even looked up. I’d been so busy just trying to live that I hadn’t noticed anything around me.

“I want to go home…” The words melted into the noise of the city before they reached anyone’s ears.

But where, exactly? Lately, I keep feeling a vague pull toward somewhere far away. Not my parents’ house, not my apartment. Somewhere much farther…somewhere I’m meant to return to.

…Maybe it’s just work stress.

Someone bumped my shoulder as they passed, and when I lifted my gaze— a red moon loomed above, staining the sky with an ominous glow.

So that’s the strawberry moon…? I vaguely remembered that June’s full moon looks red because of the atmosphere— or something like that.

But for some reason, tonight it looked unsettling, like the moon during a lunar eclipse, sinking into Earth’s shadow.

YOU:“…What—”

When I lowered my eyes, an uncanny sight appeared. A man with long, flowing hair—so beautiful he looked almost like a doll— was quietly staring up at the crimson moon.

He should have stood out, and yet people passed by without so much as a glance, as if the world were moving around him while he alone was left untouched.

I stopped in my tracks.

The moon’s red light spilled over his pale hair, so eerily beautiful it nearly made me forget to breathe.

A strange tension coiled in my chest— the prickling sense that I was seeing something I shouldn’t. A chill crept down my spine, and the bag in my hand suddenly felt unbearably heavy.

Slowly, he turned toward me.

His eyes—red like the moon. A gaze so quiet and commanding it made me want to look away, yet something in me refused to.

YAKUMO:“…It’s suffocating.” He muttered the words as if spitting them out. A low, smooth voice with a cold edge. It should’ve been swallowed by the city noise, yet somehow, I was the only one who heard it.

YAKUMO:“This place is suffocating. That’s what I said.”

His tone pressed against me, as if urging me to agree.

I couldn’t answer. He continued.

YAKUMO:“…Butterflies are foolish. Without guidance, they lose the way home. Stay too long in a place you’re not meant to be, and you’ll only destroy yourself.”

His red eyes narrowed, as if seeing straight through me.

YAKUMO:“You understand, don’t you?”

Then he extended his hand.slowly, deliberately.

YAKUMO:“—Then take my hand.”

続きから日本語とちょっとした制作小話です！↓

英語版・日本語版載せています。

[Itome Route ②]

Itome carried me in his arms to a large open-air bath. White steam rose steadily, and the outside air gently caressed my cheeks. He slowly set me down, and I tried to move away from him right away, but my legs felt wobbly, and I leaned against his chest without meaning to.

Itome: “Oops. Don't push yourself.” You: “Why…” Itome: "Sorry about that? Guess the scent was a bit too strong. It's harmless, don't worry. Kind of like a ‘relaxed state’ for humans? Heh. I'll take care of everything now, "

Though he undressed me with practiced ease, my body felt too weak to resist, so I simply obeyed.

You: “Um…” Itome: “Hmm?” You: “Itome… I can smell… blood on you… Why…?” Itome: “Because I killed someone… and ate them?” You: “…!?”

For a moment, the air froze. The instant gasped, Itome quietly laughed.

Itome: “Haha. Just kidding. Don't make that face.”

His fingertips gently stroked my hair. The gesture felt strangely tender, and though it was supposed to be a joke, it filled I with dread.

Finally stripped down to your underwear, left wearing nothing at all, anxiety suddenly washed over you.

Itome: “Now then. May I have your hand, my princess?”

Drawn by his large hands, you lowered yourself into the water from your toes. Warm… It really is a hot spring…

As you slowly submerged your whole body, Itome pulled you close and hugged you tightly.

Itome: "Hoo. Hot springs feel nice, don't they? Princess♡" You: “…” Itome: "I love hot springs. Lately, I've really hated how my body feels dirty. That's why I wanted my own hot spring, so I made one. It cleans me and makes me feel refreshed. Humans are amazing, aren't they? …Do you like it too? What do you do during bath time?"

Every time his hand slowly slid over my skin, my body would flinch and tense up.

Itome: "Your body… it's soft and smooth, just my type. You're different from other humans. It's… incredibly arousing. This is the first time. I've never felt this way about a human before. Mm… you smell good…"

You: “Whoa…!”

Suddenly, his lips land on the nape of your neck. The sound of his lips against your skin echoes unusually loud in your ear, making you gasp involuntarily.

Itome: “Feeling a little tense, are you?” You: “B-but…” Itome: “But what?” You: “Doing this with you…”

He peeks up at you and grins.

Itome: “Don't you like it when I do naughty things to you?” You: “…” Itome: "Then, think of me as your boyfriend. I'm gentle, you know? I can satisfy you way more than any human guy ever could."

Before I could answer, Itome pressed on, as if refusing me permission.

Itome: “No?” You: “…” Itome: "Haha… cute. I know you can't refuse. Princess, I like you. Want to do what lovers do?"

Itome said, dropping a kiss on my cheek.

Itome: “Turn towards me. I want to taste your lips…” You: “…Mm”

Obeying his words, I turned to face him, and he immediately took my lips. Tears welled up at the fierce, almost biting kiss.

A kiss so intense it felt like I was being devoured…

Itome: "Delicious. More, more… Let me feel your taste.

Haa… I'll hold back a little now. I want to savor you slowly, and then finally take you…"

続きから日本語訳とちょっとしたつぶやき。

[ITOMEroute①]

I went looking for ITOME and finally reached the annex. The butler boy told me that the annex practically belonged to Itome, and that he's usually here. The thought that he used to go all the way to the main mansion just to see me makes me a little happy. (After all, it’s quite a walk from here…)

Unlike the Western style main mansion, the annex was built in a traditional Japanese design. A faint scent of incense drifted through the air. It smelled so sweet… almost dizzyingly so.

When we reached the covered walkway, the butler stopped.

Bug: “I’m afraid I’m not allowed to enter beyond this point. You’ll find the master ahead.” You: “Okay. Thank you for guiding me.” Bug: “Ah, um… it’s nothing. Excuse me.”

He looked like he wanted to say something but quickly lowered his gaze and walked away in haste.

He really is afraid of ITOME… Maybe I should ask Itome to be a little kinder to him later. I wonder if it’d make any difference if I said something.

While I was thinking that and walking down the long corridor, I heard the faint sound of running water. Following the soft murmur of water, I leaned over the wooden edge, and there—beneath it—was a bath, steam curling into the air.

ITOME: "—————princess”

You: “Wah—!?”

Warm breath brushed against my ear. I turned around and there he was, smiling.

ITOME: “Sorry to keep you waiting, my princess. You came all this way looking for me?” “I went out for a bit, and my clothes got dirty. I thought I’d wash up first before I saw you.”

You: “Oh, I see."

Maybe I should’ve just waited at the mansion… but the twins freak me out.

ITOME: “Heh… Still, it makes me happy you came to find me. Wasn’t the walk a little long?”

You: “Yeah… I actually got lost earlier.”

ITOME: “Oh Poor thing. My apologies, princess.” “Why don’t you stay here instead?” “I’d rather have you close always. I want you, because I love you.”

You: “Wh-what…!?”

His sudden confession sent heat rushing to my face.

ITOME: “Haha… that blush suits you. When I see that face, I can hardly stand it. Makes me want to devour you whole.”

His gaze burned into me, and the atmosphere grew heavy. I tried desperately to think of something to say to change the subject...but the incense clouded my mind.

ITOME: “…By the way, I was about to take a bath. Care to join me?”

He loosened his kimono, and the fabric slid from his shoulders, revealing tanned skin. I quickly turned away, my heart pounding.

ITOME: “Cute reaction. Never seen a man’s body before? Good… I’d hate to think you’ve grown used to anyone else’s.” “You look a little dirty yourself, princess. Why not wash off that sweat?”

You: “Huh? D-dirty?”

ITOME: “Mm. You smell a little… off. Tell me…did you touch something filthy? Something unclean… like an bug?”

“What? No, I didn’t—” I began, reaching toward myself.but before I could, he caught my wrist.

ITOME: “Then I’ll wash you myself. Every trace of another man’s scent… I’ll cleanse it from you.”

His grip was strong. I tried to pull back, but my body wouldn’t obey. My balance was slipping, and I could barely stand without his support.

ITOME: “The moment you stepped into my territory, you stopped being able to run.”

“Once a spider catches its prey…” “…he eats it whole.”

He lifted me easily into his arms.and in that instant, I caught a faint scent beneath the incense… the scent of blood from his neck.

↓続きから日本語バージョン！

YES! IM BACK!! THANK U~!💖

※This time, a non-romance character will appear. You can check his brief introduction on the Japanese translation page!

[ITONE route］

ITOME: “Come to the annex later, princess. It’s the perfect place for a secret talk.”

Just as he said, I wandered through the vast grounds in search of Itome. He would vanish from sight every now and then. I had no idea what he was doing, but I didn’t particularly care.

He was so kind. He subtly shielded me from the cruel twins and from Yakumo. He never did anything unpleasant. He gave me sweets, and unlike the others, he seemed used to people—I could even chat idly with him. More than anyone, he felt human, easy to talk to, and thanks to him, my nerves had begun to ease.

And on top of that, he promised me something—that he would secretly send me home.

I wanted to go home. So I needed to plot with him in secret. The thought of finally returning made my steps light.

You: “Still… this place is huge…”

But I had no idea where the annex was. As I stood there at a loss, I spotted a young man in a butler’s uniform, gathering fallen leaves. …Another person? Someone other than them?

You: “Excuse me, um…”

???: “Wha—Aaaahhh!?”

The moment I called out, he flinched violently, crumpling to the ground. His face, lifted to mine, was twisted with sheer terror.

You: “I-I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to startle you!”

???: “Ah… um… is there something you need, Miss…?”

You: “Actually, I wanted to ask… could you tell me where the annex is? Itome said…”

The instant I spoke Itome’s name, his expression collapsed into utter despair, as though the world itself had ended.

???: “M-my Miss… h-have I done something wrong? If I’ve offended in any way, I beg your forgiveness…!”

You: “No, that’s not it! Really—it’s just, he called me, so…”

Flustered, I hurried to deny his misunderstanding. Relief flickered in his eyes for a heartbeat—only to be replaced again with dread.

???: “He… called you? You’re… going to him? Aren’t you afraid?”

You: “Afraid? No… why would I be?”

???: “…! Please… I beg of you, say nothing of this conversation to Sir Itome. If he learns I spoke with you without permission, I… I’ll…”

You: “O-okay… but why are you so terrified? Itome’s kind…”

???: “‘Kind’…?”

At that word, his eyes widened in shock. He swallowed hard, his gaze trembling with unease. Then, in a trembling voice, he asked:

???: “Forgive me, Miss… but… who exactly do you think you’re talking about…?”

…Our conversation was veering off course. To him, Itome was… someone frightening?

You: “Itome. Who else? Are you okay? Did he do something to you?”

???: “Sir Itome… kind? To you? Impossible… no, and yet…”

You: “He’s never done anything to me. Honestly, the twins are way scarier.”

???: “I… can’t even imagine that. Compared to Sir Itome, the twins are far more… tolerable. If he’s taken a liking to you… that’s incredibly dangerous. I can only pray… that his ‘kindness’ lasts.”

His words carried a chilling weight, sending a shiver down my spine. I wanted to ask what he meant—but I was afraid to hear the answer.

In the end, wasn’t I the one who knew nothing about him? And right before me stood someone who seemed utterly consumed by fear of Itome.

Seeing me falter, the butler gasped, shaking his head frantically.

???: “Ah—forget what I said! Forgive me, Miss! Please… disregard everything. Allow me to show you the way.”

He forced the conversation closed, rising to his feet. But the fear in his eyes as he glanced back burned itself into my mind. And suddenly… I was afraid to meet Itome at all.

Can I really trust the one I’m about to see?

With unease clawing at my heart, I stepped toward the place where he awaited me—

日本語のストーリーとこの新キャラについてはこちらから！

糸女：「後で別館へおいで。ひいさん。 秘密の話をするには最高の場所だよ。」

ーー彼の言葉通り、 私は糸女を探して広い敷地をさまよい中。 彼は時折、姿を消します。 何をしているのか分かりませんでしたが、特に気にも留めませんでした。

彼はとても優しいです。

冷酷な双子や八雲から、さりげなく私を守ってくれたり。

嫌なことは一度もされていません。

お菓子をくれたし、他のエイリアンとは違って人に慣れているようで、

気楽に雑談もできました。

誰よりも人間らしく、話しやすく、おかげで

緊張もほぐれてきました。

おまけに、彼は約束してくれたんです！

やつらには内緒で、こっそり家まで送ってくれる、と。

家に、帰りたいです。

ううん！遂に帰れるのです！

だから、秘密裏に彼と計画を練らなければ…！気づかれたら、きっと邪魔建てされるに違いない。

やっと帰れると思うと、足取りも軽くなります。

あなた：「それにしても…ここは広いな…」

かなり歩いてきたはずですが、別館がどこにあるのかさっぱり分かりません。 途方に暮れて立ち尽くしていると、執事の制服を着た青年が掃き掃除をしているのがみえました。

…誰かいる？彼らとは違う…エイリアン…？

あなた：「あの…すみません…」

???：「ひゃあああああああああああああああああ！？」

私が声をかけた途端、彼は激しく驚き、地面にへたり込んでしまいました。 私の方を見上げた彼の顔は、恐怖に慄いています。

あなた：「あ、ごめんなさい！驚かせるつもりじゃなかったのに！」

???：「あ…あの…何か御用ですか？」

あなた：「えっと…別館の場所を教えていただけませんか？ 糸女がそこで…」

糸女の名前を口にした途端、 彼の表情はまるで世界が終わってしまったかのような、絶望的な表情に変わりました。

???：「お嬢様…ぼ、僕、何か悪いことをしましたか…？ もし粗相をしてしまったのならば、どうか、どうかお許しください…！」

あなた：「いえ、違います！ 私が彼に呼ばれてるだけなので…」

慌てて誤解を解こうとしました。 彼の目に一瞬安堵の色が浮かびましたが、 すぐにまた眉を下げます。

???：「糸女様から…お呼び出しがあったのですか…？ お嬢様は…い、糸女様のところに行くのですか…？ご自分…で… 怖くなったりは、しないのですか…？」

あなた：「怖い？ いいえ… どうして怖がるの？」

???：「…！お願いです…お願いです。 僕とあなたが話していたこと、糸女様には絶対言わないでください！！ もし僕があなたに無断で話したと知ったら、僕は…僕は…」

あなた：「う、うん。わかった…でも、どうしてそんなに怯えているの？ 糸女はその、優しいよ…？」

???：「”優しい”…？」

その言葉に、彼は驚きで目を見開きました。 彼は大きく唾を飲み込み、不安に震える視線でじっと私を見つめてきました。

そして、震える口を開きます。

???：「申し訳ありません、お嬢様… お嬢様が先ほどから申されているその方は…一体誰のことをおっしゃっているのですか…？」　

…話が全くかみ合いません。 彼にとって、糸女は…よっぽど恐ろしい存在なのでしょうか？

あなた：「糸女だよ。他に誰が？ねえ、大丈夫？彼に何か、されたの？」

???：「糸女様…優しい？あなたに？ ありえない…まさか、‥‥…なのに…」

あなた：「私には何もされたことがありません。正直、双子の方がずっと怖いよ。」

そういうと、彼は驚いた表情をしました。

???：「そう、なんですか…。僕には…想像もつきません。 糸女様に比べれば、双子の坊ちゃま達の方がずっと…”我慢”できるんです。 もしも彼があなたに好意を抱いているとしたら…それは非常に危険だとおもいます。 僕はただ…彼の『優しさ』が永遠に続くことを祈るしかありません。」

彼の言葉は冷たく重く、思わず背筋に冷たいものが走りました。 どういう意味なのか聞きたい気持ちもありましたが、答えを聞いてしまうのがずっと怖いのです。

結局、彼のことを何も知らなかったのは私なのでしょうか？ 彼の糸女に対する恐怖心は、嘘には全く見えませんでした。

私が動揺しているのに執事は気づくと、必死に首を振りました。

???: 「ああ、なんでもありません！お許しください、お嬢様！ お願いです…今話したことは、何もかも忘れてください。

別館には僕が道案内をさせていただきます。」

彼は無理やり会話を終わらせ、立ち上がりました。 しかし、振り返った彼の目に宿る恐怖が、私の脳裏に焼き付いて離れません。

途端に…糸目と会うのが怖くなってきました。

これから会う彼を、本当に信頼できるの…？

不安が胸を締め付けながら、 私は彼が待つ場所へと足を踏み入れました――

つづく

今回、糸女ルートで重要な人物となる執事の「虫太郎」について簡単に説明します！

彼は八雲からの命令で掃除洗濯など雑務全般を任されています。

糸女からは、料理担当にまで抜擢されています…。

かなりのワンオペ限界社畜です！😂笑

実はこのコンセプトのシリーズ作品を作る際、彼の初期案から派生しました。

最初にコンセプトにそった絵を描こう…ってなったときに、蜘蛛の男の子が蝶みたいに可憐な人間のお姉さんに翻弄されていくという、

ピュアラブストーリーみたいなのええな…と思ったのがきっかけです。

個人的にこういうキャラに大変萌えるので楽しそうだとおもってたのですが、絵の勉強のために彼から主人公をヒロインに変更し、多種多様な男性キャラに変えて作り変えてみました。

なので地味に思い入れのあるモブキャラです。

彼には絶望顔が似合うので、糸女様に思いっきり絶望させられてほしいです。

いつかこの子のストーリーもつくりたいなあ…

INFPっぽい感じたまらん…

てか糸女って絶対上司にしたくないタイプですよね

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This time, let me briefly introduce "the bug" a butler who plays an important role in Itome’s route!

He’s in charge of all kinds of chores such as cleaning and laundry, under Yakumo’s orders.

On top of that, Itome has even assigned him to handle cooking…

He’s basically a severely overworked one-man army! 😂 lol

Actually, when I first came up with the concept for this series, it all branched out from his original draft.

When I thought, “Let’s draw something that fits the concept first…” I imagined a pure love story about a spider boy being captivated and toyed with by a graceful, butterfly-like human woman. That was the starting point.

Since I personally adore characters like him, I thought it would be fun. But for the sake of studying illustration, I switched the protagonist to a heroine instead, and rebuilt the idea with a variety of male characters.

So, he’s a “mob character” I actually have a quiet attachment to.

A despair-stricken face suits him perfectly, so I really want Lord Itome to drive him into utter despair.

Someday, I’d love to create a full story just for this boy…

That INFP vibe of his is just irresistible…ehehe

(i love infp boyXD)

Still, Itome is definitely the kind of boss you’d never want to have, huh… lol

[HAL/LHA route]

You’re catching your breath in the mansion’s vast kitchen when a loud crash erupts from LHA’s room.

Panicking, you rush over—only to clamp a hand over your mouth at the horrific sight.

The thick stench of blood. Spiderwebs draped across the entire room. And in the middle of it all—them.

HAL: “I’m done with you today! I’ll kill you, you bastard!!”

HAL roars, relentlessly stabbing LHA.

You: “S-stop!! What are you doing!?”

Fighting the nausea, you stumble toward them. HAL slowly turns to face you. Your eyes catch LHA’s mangled form—you instantly avert your gaze. D-did he kill him…!?

LHA: “Took you long enough~.”

His usual voice. Casual. Like you’re just having an everyday chat.

You glance at him—despite the blood bubbling from his mouth, his expression is disturbingly nonchalant.

LHA: “Wish you could’ve seen HAL’s dumb face just now~.”

You: “Are… are you okay…?” LHA: “Yeah. We’re not human. This? Just a little spat.”

HAL: “A spat my ass! I’m seriously pissed today! This bastard ate my cookies!” You: “…Cookies?”

Your mind flashes to the ones you baked for HAL earlier.

HAL: “I was looking forward to them, damn it!” LHA: “They were delicious~ ❤”

HAL’s brows shoot up at the provocation.

HAL: “Don’t you dare die until I rip every last crumb outta you, bastard!”

You: “Wait! Wait!! I’ll make you more cookies, okay? So… can’t you two just… make up? Please?”

HAL: “I don’t like how nice you are to him… You taking his side over mine?”

You: “N-no, of course not…”

HAL pouts, then shoves his blood-soaked knife toward you.

HAL: “Prove it. Stab him.”

You: “What!?”

At that, LHA twists his lips into a wicked grin.

LHA: “Oh, I like this. I wanna see you stab me—feel that guilt twistin’ you up inside.”

Two pairs of cold blue eyes bore into you like daggers. These deranged twins—what the hell do they want from you…?

HAL: “Kill him.” LHA: “Kill me.”

日本語のストーリーはこちらから！

HAL route

After HAL set his eyes on me, he put a collar around my neck and made me stick by his side all the time.

He treats me like I’m some kind of pet. If I resist, he throws a nasty tantrum, so I’ve got no choice but to obey quietly.

―One afternoon. While the twins enjoyed their elegant teatime, I was ordered to kneel at their feet and wait. The sweet smell of desserts reached my nose, and my stomach growled. Of course, there was nothing there for me…. But “Yes,” I replied obediently.

HAL: “Heh, that’s it, good girl. Just sit there quietly while I finish my tea, and I’ll give you a reward later.”

When I looked up at him, he gazed down at me with a blissful smile, like he was completely lost in the moment.

HAL: “…Ah, why’s my pet so damn cute, huh? Don’t look at me like that, you’re makin’ me wanna spoil you.”

LHA: Wow, classy. Making her kneel like a dog. Ever heard of a chair?

When LHA said that in exasperation, HAL glared at him, his brows raised.

HAL: ” DON’T YOU DARE WORRY ABOUT HER!!…don’t butt in. She’s mine! You so much as mess with her, and I’ll hijack your brain and end you, for real this time!!!!”

LHA: “Then why’d you even bring her here in front of me, huh?”

HAL: “Obviously, to brag. What, jealous? Cute, right? She listens to every word I say—my own obedient pet. She’s not for anyone else. "

Then HAL turned to me, his voice dripping with that bossy, training-a-pet kind of tone, and said—

HAL: “So you better not even think about wagging your tail for anyone else. You’re mine.”

日本語のストーリーはこちらから！