Local Netizen Elf’s Life In Another World

Case 286: Where love stems from.

Love.

It is such a strange emotion for me, even as I am dating several women at once.

Love is being attracted to something or someone, be it your family, your romantic partners, your pets, your belongings, etc. Of course, like anything in life, it comes in all types and intensities.

I might love my parents more than my pets, my lovers more than my favorite food. The love I have for my parents is different from what I have for my lovers.

And perhaps most intriguingly, love begins differently every single time.

I fell for Liana's brash yet loving personality, Emy's gentleness and cozy hugs, Anna's sweet smiles and adorableness, Tina's courteous kisses and possessive tangles, Sariel's matureness and her divine bed techniques, and Eva's charming gap in her personality.

Well, there's also their looks and dicks, too, but that's negligible. Maybe. 

For Luna—for Aris, I've half expected the experience to lean towards being besties turn lovers, and it seems I'm right. After observing her and Hanako roaming around the city for several days, I've come to a conclusion—Aris is on this side.

What I mean by that is in this futa-female dynamic, Aris leans more toward being a female, which I obviously am.

Of course, futas have immense style and feminine charms, too. Just look at Anna and Tina. However, they are fundamentally different than me because of their extra pieces of organ—it is what it is.

Meanwhile, Aris is a genuine, natural female, just like I am. Most importantly, she also has a lot in common with me in terms of taste, and she is a pervert, too.

The only distinction is perhaps she can go both ways, meaning she can be the one penetrating or being penetrated, whereas with me... you know.

This makes her a near-perfect talking buddy for me—a great friend and bestie.

''Aris, look at that!''

''Which one?''

''The one with brown fur! Isn't that so cute?!''

''Oh... that's the capybara, I believe.''

Floating in the air, I watch quietly as the two admire various animals, locking arms and all. In just a few days, they've closed the gap by an impressive amount, going as far as to lightly hug every time they see each other.

Man, the level of intimacy is through the roof with these two. I'm jealous.

Wait, that's me.

Okay, no, look. The more time passes, the more 'I' as Sylvia merges with 'Hanako.' It starts with distant thoughts—sometimes, I will unconsciously have such feelings that are undoubtedly from this Hanako's perspective.

'Woah... her hair smells so good.'

'That building is super expensive-looking...!'

'Damn, the seasonings on this are perfect!'

Like that.

And then it escalates toward the senses. As of now, I'm still watching the memories from a bystander perspective, but I'm convinced that I'll be seeing right from Hanako's view soon. After all, there have already been moments where I can physically feel what she is feeling.

Now, perhaps, thanks to that, my emotions are a mess.

On the one hand, there's still this side of me that rejects Aris just because I don't really know her and don't want to know a past version of her. On the other hand, there's Hanako, who's going all in as if she doesn't have a care in the world.

Mhm... I suppose I'll just have to watch.

Time passes by quite fast.

It's already been around a month since Hanako got reincarnated, and... there's really no progress. In romance, I mean. Of course, that is only natural.

A relationship won't form in such a short time. Maybe. Ignore what happened with Sariel. Please.

Anyway, without apparent interest in forming a partnership from either of them, there hasn't been anything yet. Heck, they don't even know if the other is interested in a female or not. All they talk about regarding romance are boobies and dicks. Jesus Christ.

Aside from that, I've been finding myself in Hanako's perspective more often. I'd wake up as her, sometimes walking as her, exercising as her, etc. I don't have autonomy, of course. This isn't the real past, just a recording of sorts.

Somehow, I'm getting more used to this world when I thought I wouldn't care all that much.

I suppose it's my memories, anyway.

As I quietly observe while pondering how the romance would start, something significant finally happens.

''Aris, I wanna learn magic!''

The old Hanako begins to develop a fascination with magic. Of course, me being me, she will. 

Hearing this, Aris ponders for a moment,

''Hm... if so, I can introduce you to a few masters.'' She says.

''Huh? You won't teach me?''

''Why, I do want to, of course, but I am not using mana anymore—my constitution isn't suitable at this stage. I'm afraid I wouldn't be a good teacher.''

Hanako appears a bit pouty, but once Aris reassures her that she will watch over her, the childish woman finally calms down.

''Let's see... why don't we have Prime Minister Sariel teach you offensive spells?''

''Sariel? Ah, you mean the lady with two-tone hair.''

''Yes. She is a dragon, by the way.''

''...Eh?''

The two soon arrive at the royal palace, where the queens—Anna and Tina—reluctantly agree to have Sariel teach Hanako. This means they will have more work to do, which, in turn, means Sariel will happily take the job.

''Of course. How could I refuse the order coming from our goddess?''

Sariel replies so, posing an elegant smile. However, for I have been with her for a few years, I can practically sense the lust rising in her eyes.

''Hahah, you're too courteous, prime minister. Isn't that right, Hanako?''

''Mhm, mhm! If you need help with anything, please tell me. I'll help!''

''Hoh... anything?''

''Anything!''

Yeah, these two are getting eaten soon. What? How are they supposed to be romancing before that...? If we're talking about Sariel, it will only take a few months at most for her to seduce any female. This is ridiculous.

Okay, regardless. 

The two then go to the church, where they once again receive a warm welcome.

''If it's magic, we will gladly contribute,'' Lucia replies affirmatively. ''Since the offensive area has been covered, we will tackle all other fields. Is that alright?''

''Fufu, it is such a blessing to have loyal believers like you three.''

Hearing the words, 'you three,' two pairs of elf ears perk up. 

''Nn?''

''Wait, we're teaching her, too?''

''Raeliana, Emilia. You two are the most proficient in magic among our nuns. Don't you think it's a duty to aid our goddess's helper?''

At Lucia's almost reprimanding tone, Liana looks like she's about to complain, but then, she takes a look at me and Aris. Particularly our bodies, and promptly shuts up.

That seems about right.

So Lucia, Liana, and Emy will take on the rest.

Hm... even on this side, I somehow feel like Liana and Emy are also showing interest in Hanako. I guess that's natural, considering we're fiancés now in the real world.

The real question is, who will get there first?

''Man, having all these hot women as my tutors... how lucky is this?''

''Fufu, you're too excited, Hanako.''

Hey, stop giggling. It's going to be real tough for your body these first months.