The night was quiet. The feeling of excitement upon welcoming the New Year lasts only on the first day, after which people quickly return to their usual moods.
Although the world was bustling due to the embezzlement scandal, in the late evening park, the sound of cars from afar echoed the most prominently.
There were people, but not many; just the occasional couple, not enough to be considered a crowd.
Since coming back home for not long, the red flush on Milky Way’s face was evident as she stepped out.
Her light green hair caught my eye as she wore a long puffer jacket to shield herself from the cold winter wind. Had I been staring too intently? Milky Way turned her head to look at me, still holding my hand, and her face turned even redder under the chilly air.
“Is something wrong?”
“No, it feels like it’s been a long time since we’ve gone out like this, just the two of us.”
Before Milky Way and Yura moved in, we had slowly returned to our busy daily lives. Around the time they moved in, I was working, and now with the embezzlement scandal, it’s no wonder that going out together feels rare.
“Feeling a bit chaotic?”
“It’s chaotic, but others are more chaotic than me.”
While it might seem trivial, listening to my girlfriends’ stories about their days filled with what happened can be quite overwhelming.
Above all, I am the one who escalated this embezzlement incident. My girlfriends weren’t planning to downplay the issue, so I used more sensational words to highlight it, which garnered more attention than I anticipated.
Regardless of the reason, it’s me who has made their lives chaotic. I cannot remain an indifferent third party in this situation.
As a Spacystro, what I can do now is to keep up with the news of the incident and listen to their stories every day.
“I think things will calm down soon for us.”
“Really?”
“Yes. We are victims of the incident, and the investigation is mainly focused within headquarters.”
Even if we interrogate the HunterKiller Team, nothing comes out. Their current chaos stems from the multitude of questions from various perspectives and having to answer them all.
Regardless, those who don’t believe won’t change their minds. Ignoring everything won’t help either; people will believe a lie as truth.
It’s necessary to actively say that it’s not a lie. If the HunterKiller Team continues to assert their position and more investigations are conducted, my girlfriends won’t have to suffer.
“I feel like I’m making you too busy.”
Though my girlfriends didn’t plan to quietly let it go, the situation grew because of me, so I feel guilty.
White breaths scattered in the void. Looking up at me, Milky Way’s gaze momentarily diverted to meet mine again.
“Don’t say that. Without you, we would still be where we were.”
Seeing Milky Way confidently state her thoughts despite blushing, I felt she had improved in a good way, and smiled.
“Thank you.”
I should be the one comforting them, yet here I was receiving comfort. Holding Milky Way’s hand tightly, I kissed her warm cheek, and she softly laughed.
“I hope this situation resolves quickly so we can all cook and have fun together.”
Milky Way, now living with people she likes, looked forward to peaceful days with everyone.
Similarly, I hoped for peaceful times ahead, even though I hadn’t properly taken care of SuA and the others since they moved in.
“That’s true. Once the investigation into the hyper-human ends, everything will get better.”
We don’t know the outcome yet, but we still have a major goal: investigating the hyper-human. Although some people know about our relationship, we can’t publicly announce it yet, so we must still be cautious.
Even in a park with few people, I remained vigilant, fearing someone might be watching.
Perhaps due to being tailed by Team Guerrilla, I reacted sensitively to any signs around us, thankfully finding no one paying attention to us.
This could be overthinking. Being with a Spacystro, an enemy of Earth, and a member of the HunterKiller Team, which is currently drawing much attention, naturally invites speculation.
Even if this thought is overthinking, it’s inevitable, and there’s no harm in being cautious.
“Everything will be fine, right?”
The unease isn’t mine but stems from the upcoming hyper-human investigation. Initially, I began the investigation out of curiosity about public reaction. As I got to know my girlfriends, I felt compelled to uncover the truth.
Though I am closer to understanding the category of hyper-humans, it doesn’t mean I am one.
No matter the outcome of the hyper-human investigation, it will affect me, but it won’t directly be about me.
However, the HunterKiller Team. My girlfriends are different. As the subjects of the investigation, it’s natural for them to feel uneasy before it starts.
“It’s okay. If there’s a problem, I’ll help.”
Honestly, there’s not much I can do. The most I can do is gather data they find hard to obtain.
But I can’t tell my worried girlfriend that I can’t help much. We’ve been through a lot together and will face greater challenges ahead. We need each other’s support.
“Until this situation is resolved, I’ll be busy with other things too, so don’t worry too much. There’s plenty of time.”
Time is abundant. There’s no need to rush just because we’ve secured some data.
Even if the lifespan of hyper-humans turns out to be problematic, considering recent activities, it’s not something to panic about.
But I shouldn’t be complacent. That’s why I started the investigation tracking Gainesboro.
“Talking like this with Milky Way feels like it’s been a while.”
“Lately, we’ve been spending a lot of time together.”
Milky Way tends to be quiet when with everyone. I mentioned this to Yubin before, noting that she speaks normally when alone but becomes quieter in groups.
Probably due to the distinct personalities of the HunterKiller Team members, conversations naturally decrease.
“So, we need to go out together to talk?”
“I’m always ready. I’m really happy that you suggested going for a walk today.”
“Aren’t you tired?”
“If I wasn’t tired, it would be a lie, but I prefer being with you, even for a short time.”
I’m confident this applies to all my girlfriends. The reason is simple: I feel energized seeing them when I’m struggling.
We understand and trust each other because we like each other.
“Shall we walk a bit more before heading back?”
“Sure, I like that idea.”
Our intertwined hands were warm, almost unaffected by the January chill.
“Hey. I heard from Yellow…”
“Hmm?”
After moving in, did SuA have a separate conversation with me?
Milky Way didn’t know, and immediately a thought came to mind.
Before I could bring it up, Milky Way spoke first.
“Blue and Yellow want to join the Spacystro.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
They had only expressed their desire but hadn’t made any preparations to join, so we kept it among ourselves.
Not that we intended to keep it a secret. It’s just that explaining every detail isn’t necessary. If asked, we can reveal the truth.
“I think they decided to join because you’re in the Spacystro.”
SuA mentioned hating Earth’s defense, but ultimately, SuA and Hayang want to join because I’m in the Spacystro.
“I… also…”
“Are you thinking of joining the Spacystro too?”
Hesitantly, Milky Way couldn’t finish her sentence, and I finished it for her. With her head down, Milky Way finally nodded.
“Alright.”
From my perspective, there’s no reason to stop her. I still plan to stay in the Spacystro, and if my girlfriends join to be with me, there’s no reason to object.
“Did Pink say she wants to join too?”
“Hmm? Yura didn’t mention that.”
Actually, if Yura talks about it, she might join. She gave me control of the suit, and I don’t think it was just for stimulating sex.
Actually, thinking again, Yura might have given the suit control purely for sex.
“I’ll talk about it when we get home.”
With Milky Way voicing her opinion, it seems over half of the HunterKiller Team now wants to join the Spacystro.
Now, I need to discuss this with Yura and Yubin, who haven’t brought it up yet.
Yura might consider joining, but I can’t predict Yubin’s reaction.
Yubin definitely likes me. The time spent together proves it, and her helping during the hack proves her dedication.
Though she helped with hacking the Earth Defense Union headquarters, I can’t definitively say Yubin will join the Spacystro.
I don’t mean to discriminate against my girlfriends, but viewing them solely as members of the HunterKiller Team rather than my girlfriends creates a slight difference.
Yubin is the leader of the HunterKiller Team.
Though she is the youngest, she leads the team and bears responsibility. Her participation in the hack was driven by her role as a leader wanting to learn more about the hyper-human.
When I return home, I need to talk to Yura first and then have a separate discussion with Yubin.
“Pink gave you control of the suit too.”
On the day I mixed bodies with Yura while wearing the suit, Milky Way saw SuA and me having sex when she visited.
She saw me manipulating Yura’s suit, so she knows Milky Way gave her control.
And since Milky Way gave her control, she thinks Yura will join the Spacystro too.
“But we haven’t discussed it yet.”
“I want to give you control of my suit too.”
Though I haven’t discussed this with Yura, I was momentarily speechless by Milky Way’s offer to give me control of her suit.
Though I received one suit control, receiving another still felt unfamiliar.
“Really?”
“Yes. It’s yours.”
As we walked, we ended up in a secluded area with few lights.
Milky Way let go of my hand and unzipped her long puffer jacket fully.
“So you put on the suit.”
I thought she would wait for me, but she changed into the suit in between.
“Here.”
“!”
Unzipping her jacket, Milky Way slightly opened her coat to show me her green suit.
Seeing her in the suit, my eyes widened involuntarily.
Wearing the suit under her long puffer jacket, Milky Way revealed her wet breasts with barely any covering.
Meeting her gaze, I noticed her face turning red.
