Atelier Tanaka Book 5: Chapter 4 (3)

Secret dicine of Rejuvenation

[Sophia-chans point of view]

The Elf-san suddenly started crying and ran away. Tanaka quickly flew off chasing her with the Rocoroco-san chasing after him for so reason.

What am I supposed to do if Im left behind in a situation like this?

U-Umm, Christina-san.

Maybe I should ask the Dragon mayor.

[Hmph, this is why I told him not to bring that Goggoru!]

My shaky voice didnt reach her.

What she said was surely ant for Tanaka.

[Humans are weak for needing sothing like a Goggoru. I can force anyone to tell their secrets with my own hands if needed.]

She spoke as she sat on my desk with her legs crossed.

It was a very intimidating pose.

Ah, but I guess its fitting for her considering shes the mayor.

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When she climbed onto the desk, she sat on so important papers. I hope she doesnt tear anything or make them dirty. I tried to carefully pull at the exposed ends to retrieve them, but all of her weight was leaning back on them and I couldnt get any out.

Aah, what should I do? How am I going to get those papers back?

Shes inconsolable.

I figured.

Goggoru-chan spoke from beside .

Of course shes devastated. I need to prioritize her feelings over my own satisfaction. Goggoru-chan is already proving useful. I shouldve known how sad she would be but instead I was focused on making myself out to be the main character of a rom-com.

This is my fault, after all.

Edita-san, can you open the door?

I never thought sothing like this would happen in my life. Ill try my best like a boyfriend trying to clear up a misunderstanding.

Edita-sa

I started to call out her na once more but my words were cut short by a thud as her door shook.

Did she throw sothing at it?

Now I at least know shes in there and safe.

Rocoroco-san, how is she feeling?

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She didnt give any reply.

Did Edita Sensei move out of range?

Im not sure.

She probably can but has decided not to tell so I can figure this out myself. Im thankful for that. She can keep the secrets she learns when needed. I think I can really trust her. I want to be reverse-raped by Goggoru-chan right now.

I want to be reverse raped right in front of Edita Senseis room.

no.

I know.

But, what should I do? This is sothing that happens in movies because the heroine actually loves the protagonist. If thats the case, could Edita Sensei maybe.

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This thought got my imagination going.

thats not it.

I see. Thank you for your input.

Damn it, Goggoru-chan.

When its her saying it, you know its true.

Please, move back a little. You can still read her thoughts, right?

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Goggoru-chan nodded and took a few steps back.

It sounded like Edita Sensei could hear . I heard footsteps from the other side.

It sounded like she was running further into the room.

Edita Sensei must have had her ear pressed against the door to listen in.

I need to speak with Edita-san. Rocoroco-san, please, wait here until I return. You might think this is troubleso or a waste of ti, but this is important to .

I understand.

Thank you.

I waited until I got the chocololis approval before trying to turn the doorknob.

Of course, it was still locked.

Edita-san, could you please open the door?

I tried asking once more.

Edita-san? Youre in there, right?

No matter what I said, there was no response from the other side.

Its sad, but I guess Ill have to try talking to her through the door.

Im sorry about what happened with Goggoru-san. If it makes you feel any better, she never tells others what shes read. Please, I promise she wont tell anyone what she read. Can we just act like nothing happened?

I made this promise before I brought her back to Dragon City.

then why would you even bring her back?

The first ti I heard her voice.

It was a reasonable question.

I understand what youre getting at, but she will only use her powers for business. Shell be a great help when interacting with other nobles. That being said, I would never allow her to do anything that would embarrass or hurt soone I know.

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Ill do sothing about her if she ever starts any trouble.

Just like the masochist demon said.

Goggoru-chan is desperate for so form of interaction with others. She understands that if she were to break her promise, our relationship would be over.

You understand that, right?

do you understand?

?

E-Even now, Im reading you.

Of course. Youre always reading.

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I think I know what shes getting at.

Shes seen the darkest parts of my mind and the only choice I have is to do my best to prevent her from spreading this information to others. What would my choices be if Goggoru-chan was to ever let sothing slip?

When I thought about it, I started getting anxious.

I was starting to understand the anxiety Edita Sensei was feeling.

I can understand how youre feeling, but I owe her a debt that I hope to repay.

debt? Is it sothing major?

She helped out of a dangerous situation on the Dark Continent. However, I dont want to act like it wasnt ultimately that decided to bring her here. Shes free to do as she wishes, and if she ever gets disgusted by my thoughts and decides to leave, I wont try to stop her.

I brought up the instance on the Dark Continent where Goggoru-chan saved from the Green Sylphs. She did so without anything to gain on her end. I hoped this would help convince Edita Sensei. Because its her, I feel like shell understand.

r-really?

Yes, its true.

So, it doesnt matter to if you decide to leave, Goggoru-chan.

I glanced over to see the chocololis reaction.

However, she didnt react at all and only continued staring at . Her hunger for conversation is real.

Do you understand why I brought her?

I do.

Thank you. That makes happy.

But that doesnt an I have to accept the consequences of your actions.

You wont. I plan on building her a ho on the outskirts of the city. Ill be the only one thats ever around her. Youll never have to worry about her reading your thoughts again. Im the only one that will suffer the consequences.

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I dont think its fair to Goggoru-chan, but its still necessary.

The thoughts in ones mind are ant to be kept there for a reason.

Does that sound agreeable?

Has she already agreed to those conditions?

I guess I havent asked her yet.

I wonder what shell say.

I once again glanced back at Goggoru-chan.

it doesnt matter to .

All right, Ive got her consent.

Essentially, her ho has moved from the Dark Continent to the Penny Empire, so it might not an much to her. Considering shell be provided with better living quarters, higher quality food, and proper clothing, Id say there are more positives than negatives.

She agreed. There should be no problem.

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What will she say?

I turned my attention to the other side of the door and pleaded one last ti.

I hate being on bad terms with you, Edita-san. Will you please forgive ? I really hope we can continue getting along in the future. I know it might be asking a lot, but I hope I can keep seeing your beautiful face every day.

I tried to casually weave in a complint with my request.

This is as good a chance as any.

Goggoru-chan killed my hopes earlier, but that doesnt an I cant keep putting in an effort. One day in the future, when my son has gained so experience, I would like to ask her for her guidance.

I-I-I-I get it! I forgive you!

You do? Im so happy to hear it.

h-hmph

Im glad shes forgiven .

I dont know what I wouldve done if I wasnt able to make up with her.

Im sorry to do this so suddenly, but I need to prevent this from happening again. I need to prepare her new ho.

.

Edita-san?

y-you can go. I dont need to always know what youre up to.

Then, excuse . I hope you have a good night.

Ive managed to reconcile with my plump thighed, blonde loli Sensei.

Now, I need to get Goggoru-chans new ho created.

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