Capítulo 9: Chapter 9: A Deal
"Well then, go ahead and sign the contract. Become a signed author with Yae Publishing House, and you'll not only get a bonus at the end of the year but also some vacation time~~"
Yae Miko conjured a brush
and handed it to Teiyu, her jade-like hand brushing lightly against his wrist, seemingly by accident.
"Hiss~~~"
Teiyu felt a shiver run through him at her teasing touch, making him go slightly numb.
Tease and run, huh? She's so bad! I dare you to stay!
"Wait, I need to check the contract first."
Teiyu took the brush but didn't rush to sign.
He carefully began to review the contract word by word.
He needed to make sure there were no traps hidden within.
Otherwise, he might end up getting sold by this sly fox and still help her count the money.
"Of course there are no issues. Take your time~~."
Yae Miko smiled sweetly at Teiyu,
like a predator about to pounce on its prey, revealing her fangs.
She lazily stretched her slender body, gracefully hopping off the table, her long legs extending as she slipped her dainty white feet back into her wooden sandals.
"..."
Teiyu looked speechlessly at the small table in front of him.
It still bore the imprint of Yae Miko's round hips, as if it was radiating a faint warmth.
It was currently "autumn tiger" season, and the weather was hot.
She had only sat there for a short while but had already broken into a slight sweat.
...
Stop, stop, stop—no more looking.
If he kept staring, Teiyu feared he might get a nosebleed from the heat.
Blushing slightly, Teiyu wiped away the imprint.
He placed the contract gently on the table and focused his mind, reading it carefully.
Unexpectedly,
Yae Miko didn't seem to have added any devious clauses to the contract.
The terms were very standard and even offered him quite a few perks.
Not only did he get paid vacation every month, but all the royalties from the book were also entirely his.
At the end of the year, there was even an all-expenses-paid overseas trip courtesy of Yae Publishing House.
The benefits were surprisingly generous!
…
After checking the contract several times, everything seemed in order…
Although he still felt a vague sense of unease…
He decided to go ahead and sign it.
Teiyu dipped the brush into the inkstone, then signed his name with a flourish.
Since the contract seemed legitimate and the conditions were favorable,
there was no reason not to sign.
As he watched the ink gradually dry and his name settle on the paper, Teiyu couldn't help but sigh in relief.
At least now his life would be more secure.
Even though he was running a ramen stand,
he still had to train during the day and could only earn money at night.
Not to mention, he had a goal to travel across the Seven Nations.
Since he had ended up in another world, how could he not explore and experience the different cultures?
And as long as there was Mora to be made, he certainly wouldn't turn it down.
…
"Oh my, all done with the signing~~?"
Yae Miko swayed her elegant hips as she took the contract from him.
With a delicate movement of her slender fingers, a thin, fine white sheet slipped out from the thick stack of papers.
!!!???
What kind of trickery is this?
Teiyu was utterly bewildered.
Yae Miko pulled out the thin sheet,
signed her name with bold strokes in the "Contractor" section, and then produced a large seal, pressing it down with a decisive "thump."
She smiled with satisfaction, giving a slight wave of her hand.
A flash of lightning passed through the paper, instantly splitting it into two identical copies.
One floated over to Yae Miko, while the other drifted toward Teiyu.
Teiyu caught his copy and took a closer look.
What the...!?
It was completely different from the previous contract!
Now, all the revenue was split seventy-thirty, with Yae Miko taking seventy percent and Teiyu only thirty.
The rights to the book? They now belonged to Yae Miko.
And forget about vacation—there was none.
On top of that, he was required to write 10,000 characters every day and submit it to Yae Publishing House.
"Aaaaaah! Damn fox, you tricked me again!!"
Teiyu was furious. Once again, the cunning fox had outwitted him. No matter how careful he was, he still fell into her trap.
He really wanted to pin Yae Miko down and give her a good spanking.
"Oh, don't be mad~."
Yae Miko approached and pushed Teiyu back into his chair, seating herself on his lap without hesitation.
Their bodies pressed tightly together through the thin shrine maiden robe,
and Yae Miko's mature, voluptuous figure was testing the limits of Teiyu's resolve.
Unable to resist, Teiyu instinctively hugged Yae Miko,
feeling the incredible softness beneath her robe.
It was as if he was holding a pillow, yet he could distinctly feel the fullness of her curves.
Oh no… this is bad, I…
Teiyu shifted uncomfortably, glancing at Yae Miko.
She was biting her lips, giving him a teasing smile while her eyes sparkled with a mix of mischief and allure, her cheeks flushed as if she had been drinking, but her body was somewhat stiff.
She didn't seem as composed as she usually was. Teiyu felt like he had gained a slight upper hand.
For a moment, they stared at each other in awkward silence, their faces both red.
Looking at Yae Miko's inviting, thin cherry lips, Teiyu suddenly had the urge to kiss her.
…
Hmph, don't think I'll give in so easily.
Capitalist tricks won't work on this proletarian warrior.
"Coward, even when you take the initiative, you don't have the guts to go through with it?"
Seeing the young boy so flustered yet trying to maintain his composure,
Yae Miko's desire to tease him flared up again!
She leaned in closer, her soft, full body pressing against Teiyu.
With a breathy whisper, she said, "Sister is waiting for your revenge, little guy~~ Don't forget, I meant what I said before."
…
And with that,
Yae Miko left.
Leaving Teiyu hot and flustered, she simply walked away.
Teiyu was left lying there.
He had been outmaneuvered by Yae Miko again and had no choice but to accept it.
"One day, I'll get back at her by the end of the month,"
Teiyu muttered weakly.
…
After lying down for a while,
he finally gathered enough strength to get up.
Holding his sore back, Teiyu began walking out.
He needed to hurry home and take a bath—his pants were damp and uncomfortable.
He got up and headed toward the small shrine room.
Maybe there were some sweets left to replenish his energy.
…
"Oops…"
Just as Teiyu opened the door,
a group of eavesdropping shrine maidens lost their balance and toppled over like dominoes.
"…"
So they were all gathered inside, secretly watching the whole time.
"Oh no…"
The shrine maidens scrambled to fix their skirts,
some nearly exposing their undergarments in the process.
Teiyu awkwardly averted his gaze, pretending he hadn't seen anything.
Nearby, Kanno Nana was blushing furiously as she looked at him.
She was the only one still standing, but for some reason, she was pressing her legs tightly together, not saying a word to Teiyu.
She had also witnessed the scene earlier, and her underwear was still a bit damp.
Her body felt hot and restless, making her very uncomfortable…
"Um, do you have any sweets left, sisters?"
"Sorry, Teiyu. I shared them with everyone, and they're almost gone."
Eiryo, with her ponytail, was more mature and composed than Kanno Nana, despite blushing and standing a bit awkwardly, managed to reply.
Teiyu nodded awkwardly, indicating that he understood.
The shrine maidens had probably seen everything that happened with Yae Miko earlier.
It was a good thing the tourists had already gone down the mountain. Otherwise…
"Well, I'll be leaving then. By the way, where's Sayu?"
I hope Sayu didn't see any of that...
"…"
Kanno Nana silently pointed to the corner, where Sayu was curled up and fast asleep.
"At least she didn't see anything. I'll head home now."
Today was a disaster. First, he got stuffed full of carrots, and then he experienced a mortifying scene.
What a miserable day.
Maybe I should visit Elder Sister Gento and draw a "Great Luck" fortune slip next time.
Teiyu descended the mountain, feeling disheartened.
The sweets were all eaten by the shrine maidens.
He'd have to bring some for his friends next time.
And now, he had to maintain a daily word count of 10,000 characters.
Even though he had some drafts prepared, writing 10,000 characters every day was still going to be tough.
"I'm not Tang Jia San Shao!"
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