NOVEL WEB Chapter 44: 44
The chilly, awkward silence stretched just a second too long before Yuki suddenly sneezed, growing his head backwards. The unexpected sound had lessened the tension in the room.
Subsequetly, both his and Rei's eyes involuntarily flicked down—exactly onto the unmistakable bulging of his cock, pressing beneath his pants. Their gazes then shot to each other, cheeks all crimson red.
"I guess that is all, Mr. Mori. See you next time." Rei wrapped up with the ointment rubbing, closed the container and had it discarded into the wastebin. After making sure he was properly taken care of, she rose from the bed, tearing off the disposable gloves from her skin and her eyes, still fixed on the bulge.
She winked and it was anything far from being innocent, just the kind of mischievous flicker that could throw any guy off his game. Yuki was no exception. And just like that, she made her exit through the door.
The atmosphere tensed twice suffocating than previously with Officer Roger staring furiously at Yuki, the glare that spoke stop seducing my chief doctor.
In a hurry, He carefully pulled the shirt back on, trying to ignore the sticky patch where the ointment had smeared through the fabric, buttoning up. He raised his head upwards when through and Roger sneered, picking up Yuki's bag from the investigation desk alongside with him.
They walked out of the interrogation room and down the grave stricken hallway, only a flashlight guiding them. Ahead, waiting near the reception, stood Aiko Tanaka. Roger had the lights turned on at the front desk, came behind it and brought out Yuki's file.
Everything on Yuki's mind was turned off at the glance of Aiko. She was stunning.
Dressed in a leather, mini bodycon black gown that clung to her in all the right places, the hem stopped high above her thighs, revealing long, clean, and flawlessly waxed legs and the complementary deep V-neck of her dress that went so low, showcasing the gentle curve of her boobs.
Aiko's eyes locked onto Yuki the moment he appeared, and without hesitation, she raised a hand and called out, "Over here!" Yuki spotted her hand wave in the air and approached her, keeping his head low.
It truly was an embarrassment having to pick Aiko out of all the people he knew to come bail him out of jail. And of all the crimes he could be charged with, it had to be possession of marijuana.
Aiko's eyes narrowed slightly, the initial relief giving way to a serious, almost scolding look. "You have a lot of explanations to do," She added, folding her arms for a moment which even cupped her breast higher. She stepped closer to the front desk as Roger called for her, slouching over the counter.
Officer Roger flipped open Yuki's file and pointed to a spot on the paper. "Sign here, please, Miss Tanaka."
Aiko nodded and smoothly reached for the pen in its sheath. As she leaned over the desk, her leather dress clung even tighter, accentuating every breath she took.
Yuki's eyes flickered up subconsciously and soon he had it taken down from the embarrassment. Roger watched her closely as she followed his instructions on where to sign on but something about his posture shifted. His broad shoulders seemed a little more rigid, and his usually stern face flushed faintly.
Roger capped his pen with a click sound, tossed it into the drawer below and then looked up, his gaze falling on her boobs. "Miss Tanaka, Yuki Mori can leave for now. But…" He hesitated, glancing at her curves and then back to her face, "I'd like to keep you engaged—professionally speaking, of course. May I have your personal number?"
Yuki's brows twitched, but he kept his mouth shut. The churn of hate and disgust for Roger doubled up when he knew he was flirting with Aiko.
Aiko blinked, a little caught off-guard, but her expression remained blank but as usual with a smile on it "Of course," She replied, picking up the pen again.
She bent forward to write her number directly on the form Roger handed her. Yuki couldn't help but notice how Roger's eyes zeroed in on her cleavage again—blatantly. The man wasn't even trying to be subtle or he ashamed. His tongue sticking out and wiping his lips, he smudged lips and teeth that grazed through his lips—the fuck this man was thinking of screwing Aiko tonight!
Yuki's fist solemnly clenched to his side, waiting for the opportunity to beat the shit of him. That was when an alert triggered in Yuki's head and a red like a neon line flashing behind his eyes:
[System Alert]
Jealousy Point: +35 XP
Improve your Flirting Skill – ¥60,000
Confidence Level: -12% (Beta Male Detected)
Warning: Your woman is getting familiar with another man…
Intimacy: -10%
Loyalty Meter: -5%
Urgency to Act: +100%
Magnetic pull to another opposite sex:+99%
Roger cleared his throat and said with a slight smirk, "And that is all Miss Tanaka. Did you come with your car? Maybe I can drop you off now. You know, It's not safe for a beautiful woman like you to be out here this late."
Yuki, halfway to rolling his eyes, clenched his jaw.
[System alert]
Confidence:-25%
Magnetic pull: +199%
Affinity Drop: -18%
★Warning Alert★
[Loyalty Drift Alert]
[Critical Threat]: Rival Gaining Ground]
[Exclusive Territory Breach]
Aiko offered a polite smile, brushing her silky hair behind her ear, casually revealing a row of piercings—each one perfectly aligned, charming in a way that made her look both graceful and rebelliously irresistible. A faint blush touched her cheeks as she replied sweetly, "I brought my car, Officer. But… I don't mind if you walk me out though."
Yuki's heart thudded once—then dropped.
[System Alert]
∆Facial Expression Analysis: Flushed
∆Voice Modulation: Soft & Inviting
∆Flirt Probability: 82%
∆Emotional Shift: +10% Fondness (Rival)
∆ Dominance: -7%
Roger smiled in return, with enough cockiness to make Yuki's blood boil. "Give me a minute," he said smoothly, before turning to tuck some files away behind the front desk.
Roger returned with his jacket slung over one shoulder, the same smug grin plastered across his face. "All right, Miss Tanaka. Let's get you to your car safely," he said, holding the door open like some overconfident knight escorting a princess.
Aiko gave Yuki a quick glance — short, unreadable — before gracefully stepping toward the exit with Roger. As the glass doors shut behind them, the hallway fell silent. Yuki stood frozen in place, his fist coiled tightly around the strap of his slingshot bag — the same one now emptied of marijuana.
Through the glass, he could still see them walking. Roger leaned in, clearly saying something that made Aiko laugh.
'She never laughed like that with me...' Yuki gritted his teeth again, his head blowing off some steam.
[System Alert]
💢 Emotional Turbulence Detected
Rage: +80%
Jealousy Spike: +55XP
Clutch Strength: Critical
Teeth Grinding Detected
[Status Update: You're Losing Her]
Rival's Humor Compatibility: +45%
"Dad Joke Resonance": High
Affection Transfer Progress: 34%
Dominance Level: Slipping...
Yuki's breath hitched each moment Aiko's cheeks flushed. His body moved before his mind could even catch up. The glass door flung open and he hit the pavement in quick strides after them. Roger and Aiko had made it halfway to the car, strolling casually like they were couples on their first date.
Roger said something again as he pointed to one of his metal badges on his uniform and Aiko laughed again.
That was the last damn straw.
Yuki closed the distance before either of them noticed, he slid right between them. Perfectly and intentionally. Both adults jerked to a stop, startled. Yuki didn't say a word. He didn't look at Roger. His focus was only on Aiko.
"I'll get the door," Yuki stepped ahead before Roger could think of that, opened the driver side of Aiko's car, and held it wide like a chauffeur. Then—slowly, turned his head toward Roger, letting a mocking smirk stretch across his face.
One eyebrow arched.
As if to say: Back off. She's not yours to walk.
Roger's jaw clenched, clearly irritated but had to mask it up.
[System Alert]
Interruption Successful
Jealousy: Stabilizing...
Confidence +20%
Affection Recovery: +8%
Intimidation Effect on Rival: Mild
[Achievement Unlocked]
"New Male Cock Blocked"
Effect: Ego Boost +30XP
Aiko blinked, eyes flicking between the two men — clearly aware of the jealousy from Yuki. "Thank you,"
Yuki closed the door gently then leaned an arm on the edge of the car, turning his face one last time to Roger.
"You were saying something about safety, Officer?" Yuki asked, tone dripping with sarcasm.
Roger gave a tight smile. "Drive safe, Miss Tanaka."
"Always," she replied from inside the car.
Yuki walked around the front of the car to take the passenger's seat.
[System Update]
Escort Rival Neutralized
Magnetic Pull to Opposite Male: Dropping
Loyalty Drift: Temporarily Suspended
Mission Status: Regained Ground
Yuki sighed in relief, strapping his seatbelt. A joyful smile on his lips watching Roger enter back into the station. "Are you jealous that he was hitting on me?"
"I don't like to share my women with other men."