"I'm bored…"
I was completely idle. With nothing much to do, I've been focusing on improving my physical stamina, jogging in the morning. This area has great public safety, so it seems there's no issue for a man to be out alone. Occasionally, I go jogging with Kabashima-san.
In the morning, there's some cuddling with Kabashima-san, and then I go jogging before noon. After that, I exchange messages with Zahara-san during my lunch break.
Now, what should I do for the rest of the day? So far, I haven't found an answer.
On the day I first met Zahara-san, we ended up having sex five times in total and stayed out all night. After sending me off, Zahara-san went back to Chiba for work.
"Aren't you sleepy?" I asked, and she replied, "I'm actually feeling energetic! Full of vitality!" Is that how orcs are?
After that, Zahara-san and I went on several dates. She even visited my house. I was a bit worried about how she and Kabashima-san would get along, but my worries were unfounded. They quickly became friendly with each other. After they made dinner together, an excessive amount of food, filled with ingredients known to boost energy… Of course, we had a threesome that night, but that's a story for another time.
Anyway, coming back to the point, I'm extremely bored right now. Kabashima-san is likely to get busier soon due to a department transfer, so I don't want to disturb her.
I decide to lie on my bed and mess around on my smartphone. It seems there's really nothing else to do.
"Hmm? Random chat?"
While considering starting a new game, I come across an app labeled as a rapidly rising popular chat application.
A random chat app is a platform where individuals are randomly paired in one-on-one chat rooms regardless of gender, offering a high level of anonymity. It's a place for casual and sometimes frivolous conversations. As far as I remember, the point was more about talking than actually meeting someone, considering the random connections.
Just to be safe, I search for the app's name to confirm it's not something strange. It seems okay, so I go ahead and install it.
'Chat Swap'
The app's name is displayed, and the option to "Start" is visible. I tap it promptly.
"Hello."
"Hey."
"Nice to meet you."
"Likewise."
"What are you up to?"
Casual conversation ensues. I can't even tell if the other person is male or female. Well, probably female.
"Oops, got called by my parents. Later."
They disconnect, and the conversation ends. Well, not bad. It might be a good way to pass the time.
I continue chatting with more people. Some conversations go on, while others are cut off abruptly. Well, I suppose that's how it goes. I proceed with talking to new people one after another. So far, no one has realized I'm a guy. I engage in natural conversation without creating a particular persona, curious to see how people will react when they find out I'm male.
I press the start button to initiate the next chat, but it takes a while to start.
"Hmm? Is it stuck?"
As I think that, the chat finally begins.
"Oh! Finally connected."
"Hello. It paused for a moment."
"Yeah, hello. Indeed, I interrupted. Sorry about that."
Interrupted? What does that mean?
"Master, I hope we get along."
"Nice to meet you."
The choice of words is odd, but I suppose it's part of their character. I continue the conversation without giving it much thought.
"What are you doing right now?"
"Hmm? I'm chatting with my master, aren't I? Ah, my mistake. Well then, I'm chatting while fishing."
"Sounds nice. Is it by the sea?"
"Nah, you know about Lake Inba? That's where. It's bass fishing. I've been getting into it lately."
"Chatting while bass fishing is quite something."
"Yep, it's voice input. Oh! Got one!"
"Oh, did you catch something?"
"Yeah, not bad. Around one foot or so. Do you fish, Master?"
"I've never tried fishing. I'm interested though."
"Well then, let's do it together sometime. I'll guide you through it. It's fun, you know."
"It sounds fun indeed. I'd love to give it a try."
"Great! I'll look forward to it. Gotta get prepared. We'll go sea fishing, Master."
"So, if you're at Lake Inba, do you live around there?"
"Yep, I live in Sakaemachi."
"Same Chiba Prefecture then. I'm in Sodegaura."
"Yep, I know."
"Huh, what do you mean?"
"Hehe. I know pretty much everything within the prefecture. Especially your situation caught my attention."
"Really? That's impressive."
"You don't believe me, Master!? Well, hold on a sec."
"…Master, you're currently lying on your back on the bed, wearing a black T-shirt and gray shorts… Am I right!?"
I suddenly sit up, looking around nervously. They've accurately described my current appearance. How did they do that?
"Hehe. Don't get flustered. Normally, I can't do this kind of thing. Right now, I'm connected with you."
"Who are you exactly?"
"I'm a former dragon god. Quite fallen from grace."
Dragon god? Not a dragonkin? A god?
"Hehe. You're probably bored, Master. Wanna play a bit? How about meeting in Sodegaura Park in 30 minutes? It's nearby, right?"
Sodegaura Park is a large park about a 10-minute walk from my house. It's also my jogging route.
"Understood. But you're at Lake Inba, right? I don't think I can make it in 30 minutes…"
"Hehe. No worries. We'll meet later then."
"The chat ended. What's going on? I still don't understand. Started a random chat lightly, and now I'm being called by someone claiming to be a dragon god? And probably even my home location is exposed.
"Well, I'm not uninterested."
If my location's already exposed, there's no point in hiding. There's no harm done, and it's not like I should run to the police. There might be potential harm in the future…
But more than that, the term 'dragon god' caught my attention. Is there a dragon legend in Chiba Prefecture? Since I still have some time until the specified time, I decided to look it up.
"Phew… It's getting hot."
Summer is approaching fast, or is it already here? I believe the rainy season hasn't ended yet.
I look around, scanning the surroundings. There are a few kids playing, but there aren't many adults around. I don't even know what the form of a dragon god is, so there's no point in searching.
It's too hot, so I decide to sit on a bench. I find a bench in a perfect spot of shade, sit down, and check the time on my smartphone. The promised time is coming up soon.
Watching the kids play from a distance, I drift into my thoughts. It's hotter than expected. I wish I had brought a drink…
"Hey, mister. What are you doing?"
I'm suddenly addressed. When I turn to my left, there's a cute young girl with black hair wearing a navy dress. I didn't even sense her approach.
"Oh, I'm just waiting for someone. What about you? Were you playing?"
"Yeah! But it got too hot, so I took a break. Is it okay if I sit here?"
"Sure thing." I gesture to the spot next to me with my hand. She comes over lightly and sits down on the bench with a soft plop.
"Ahh, refreshing." She drinks from a PET bottle of tea in her hand with a gulp. I'm slightly envious.
"Mister, want some?"
Maybe I looked a bit envious, as she offers the half-empty bottle to me. When I look at her, she smiles back at me with an innocent smile.
"Thanks. I'll take a sip." I drink from the bottle. The cold tea seeps into my hot body. Tastes good. Was tea always this delicious?
"Haha! It's an indirect kiss with me, mister!"
"That's right." I smile back and return the tea. The girl takes the tea, smiling at me. I don't mind and continue looking around, wondering if the dragon god has arrived yet.
"Ah… Master, you're so careless…"
Huh?
"Even if it is a charming appearance it is still that of a girl. Master, you shouldn't recklessly accept offerings from strangers or unknown women. You don't know what might be inside."
This voice came from the girl sitting next to me. She's looking at me with an exasperated expression.
"Dr-Dragon God?"
"That's right. Well, not anymore. Now, I go by Charis."
Charis. It's a Western-sounding name. And I noticed. The girl's appearance has changed without me realizing it.
The short black hair that falls just above her shoulders remains the same, but her inner coloring has turned a beautiful shade of blue. Additionally, there are two reddish horns that are closer to deep red, and her eyes have a deep crimson color.
What's even more distinct are the azure scales. They cover her from her chin to the base of her neck, shining brilliantly. On closer inspection, I see that she even has scales on her hands.
"Incredible… Beautiful."
The azure scales glisten and sparkle, while the deep red horns seem to have a gradient from the base to the tips. The base is a rich, intense crimson, while the tips are a clean, translucent red.
"Master, can I keep this form? It's a bit embarrassing but also pleasing… a complex feeling."
The same tone as in the chat. It's strange how her way of speaking, which doesn't match her appearance at all, fits so well.
"Charis, why do you take on the form of a young girl?"
"Hmm? This is just easier. I can change forms, but it's tiring, you know. This is my original form now. Hehe, I'm glad you like it, Master."
Charis smiles mischievously and laughs. My mind is struggling to catch up, but could this girl really be a dragon god?
"By the way, it's so hot! It's been really hot lately. Master, let's go over there and take a dip in the water!"
A small, white hand grabs my index finger, and I'm tugged along. We end up in a square with fountains erupting from the ground. Apparently, it's called 'Jab Jab Pond'.
"Master, let's play!"
Charis flips up her dress. I try to stop her, but she tosses her dress aside and is now wearing a swimsuit. A dark blue school swimsuit, to be exact.
"Hehehe. I'm all set! Come on, Master!"
Charis might be all set, but I didn't bring a change of clothes. I want to say "wait a moment", but my home is nearby, so it's probably fine.
I follow Charis to Jab Jab Pond. We splash each other with water from the fountains, and I run around the pond filled with water. It's refreshing and fun. Lucky for us, it's practically empty here, so we can play to our heart's content without any restrictions.
As we play, I observe Charis's body. The blue scales cover a portion of her body within my line of sight – from her fingertips to her collarbone, and partially on her back. Her limbs seem to have a shape similar to a human's.
"Master. You're staring too much. It's making me blush. You're heating me up."
She tells me with a slightly exasperated expression, then suddenly splashes water on my face. Well, I did feel a bit sorry.
We play together, and at some point, I end up completely soaked.
"Master! What are you doing? Aren't you wearing any underwear?"
I look at myself. My wet shirt clings to my body. And if I look closely, my nipples are visible.
Damn it… I didn't bring an undershirt because I thought the fabric of the shirt's chest area was thick enough to not require one.
Charis looks around, confirming no one's around, then takes my hand and leads me.
"Really. Master, you have no sense of crisis. If any other woman saw you like this, they'd pounce on you in an instant."
Well, you're the one who soaked me. I swallow the words that almost slip out of my mouth and follow her in silence. Charis leads me to a multipurpose restroom.
"Here, take off your shirt. Oh, wait! I'll turn this way!"
I hand Charis my wet shirt. She mumbles something to herself and then gives the shirt a little shake.
"There you go, Master. It's dry now… Ah!"
Charis turned toward me to hand over the shirt. What met her eyes in an instant was my shirtless upper body. Charis let out a light sigh, almost exasperated, and tossed the shirt at me.
"Master should have more modesty. Seriously, you might actually get attacked."
The shirt that was thrown at me was perfectly dry. Hastily putting on the shirt, I asked Charis how she managed that.
"Hmm? It's divine power. I can't do anything too impressive. I can see distant things, locate connected objects, manipulate fire and water a bit. That's about it."
"Isn't that impressive? Were you really a god…"
"You didn't believe it! But I'm not a god. I was closer to one in the past. Now, I'm just a dragon person, a dragonkin."
Before coming here today, I researched the story of the dragon god of Lake Inba. The dragon that used to rule Lake Inba had gotten along with the villagers around the area. In order to end a drought in one year, the god risked their own life to bring rain, but ended up dying after their body was split into three parts.
"The dragon god of Lake Inba had their body split into three parts, right?"
"You know about that. Did you look it up? Nowadays, it's convenient, I guess. Well, that's the story. When I caused rain, I had a large chunk of my power stolen. I fell from being a god to a mere dragonkin. So that's why I am like this now. I enjoy this form. Above all, it's so close to being human! I happen to like humans, you know."
With a beaming smile, Charis talks about her fondness for humans, and there seems to be no falsehood in her words.
As we exit the restroom together, it's noticeably cooler outside. It's probably getting close to evening.
"How did Charis know about me?"
I voiced the question that had been lingering with me.
"One day, there was a peculiar reaction within the prefecture. It felt nostalgic yet mysterious, like the power of a god was at play. At the center of it was you, Master. Initially, there were two spirits within you, coexisting. They've pretty much merged now."
There's only one possibility. It must be referring to that dream. The two spirits are likely the version of me from the dream world and the version of me from this world. They've merged to become who I am now.
"Ah, so you mean my spirit from the different world I saw in my dream has merged with my spirit here."
"Must have been quite confusing. I don't know who did that, but well, Master seems to be having quite a bit of fun, right? No need to worry about it."
"Yeah, I'm enjoying it."
"Yeah, I can tell. You've been having a wild time."
I burst out laughing. She knows even that much?
"Your caretaker and the orc onee-san, wasn't it? Well, well, compared to today's men, you're no ordinary stud."
Nodding with crossed arms. She's aware of my activities, too.
"So, tell me. For Master… is bigger better, you know, in terms of… bust?", timidly and suddenly, she asked.
"No, it's not like having a bigger bust is better or anything."
Her face instantly brightened up.
"Really!? That's good to hear. I guess you were looking at my body a bit too much. Did my body get you excited?"
She looked at me with a grin, seemingly enjoying my response. Well, maybe it's time to play along a bit…
"Yeah, you're right. Charis, you're really cute, and your body is incredibly attractive. I'd love to touch those beautiful scales of yours. The contrast between the parts covered in scales and the parts of human skin is quite something. It's enough to make someone feel a bit… aroused."
I glanced at Charis, challenging her with my words. She clutched her own body, looking down and trembling.
"I-I'm going… I'll see you again."
"Wait, what?!"
Before I could stop her, Charis vanished like a haze.
Charis
Former dragon god of Lake Inba.
Experienced various things, but now lives freely as a dragonkin.
Height: 138 centimeters. Enjoys fishing.