Ranking System

[Claire POV]

"Girls, why don't we play with some men from the other world?"

I blushed to hear such an outrageous proposal. I know our race is lacking in men but do they have to be this proactive this early?

"Claire, your face is red. Are you not up for the challenge? I know you aren't the most courageous person, so don't be too pressured into joining."

"I don't need your pity. I could find one for myself!"

It was stupid for me to lash out at my friend. I know she meant what was best for me, but I don't want to be treated differently from the others.

Storming to find someone, I sat in the corner of a chair. I didn't dare to talk to someone I hadn't met.

What am I going to do? Should I go back and apologize? Ahhh!!! I rubbed my head due to my stupidity.

In the corner of my eye, someone was alone at the food stand. Looking at his features, I would say he was my type. I did tell my friend that I was going to get a man. He was the perfect person to be picked. Gathering all my courage, I started my game.

"Hey! What are you doing here alone~?"

Was my tone flirty enough? I had enough source material from the girls of my world. But each world's culture was different, so it was hard to tell whether what I did was successful.

The man I had approached had started to observe me. He may not know it, but it was rude for him to do so. It's a good thing that he was handsome. Otherwise, he would've been slapped.

"I'm looking for something to eat. But the food here is different from where I'm from."

I know I asked, but he didn't have to tell me. I glanced at the food he was looking at and looked away in disgust. What kind of people serve these?

"Do you need something from me? I doubt you would come up to me with no motive."

He's cold... I had a motive, but it wasn't something one should be wary about. I was hurt. I was supposed to rope his heart. Instead, I made him wary of me.

"Isn't your trust in anyone a bit too low? You won't find someone you will love from being that wary."

I had wondered what response he would give. Despite his coldness, he was still interesting to get to know.

"You don't have to worry about that."

Did he have someone??? Even with his cold exterior, I wonder who he was with.

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It hurts... After fighting a team of three, my friends were eliminated, leaving me alone. Should I surrender and leave? My teammate would think less of me if I did that.

A little while after, I felt the presence of three people nearby. I recognized two of them, Charles and that shameless cat, Nene. I'm so doomed!!! I can't beat the three of them.

"You wouldn't harm a weak and innocent girl, would you?"

I gave a nervous chuckle trying to get out without being harmed. I could only hope that they weren't aggressive and would harm me.

"You're the only one left other than us. Nene here wants to play with you."

My skin crawled hearing Charles say play. Who knows what that shameless cat would do once we got into a fight? It didn't help that I was severely weakened.

"Play? Isn't that a little cruel?"

The shameless cat didn't care what I had said. She made an unsavory face once she took her first step toward me. I felt fear once she came closer.

"Ah! What are you going to do..? Nene, right? Can't we talk about this..."

My voice lowered the more she sped up. Her hand made a creepy motion aiming for my chest.

"Wait... Please stop!"

"Ahh~!"

I made the most embarrassing noise that I have ever made in public. It didn't help that the perverted cat was still groping me. I wanted to cry in shame.

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My social life is over... I sat alone at a table, unable to face anyone. Once we exited the closed space, I ran for my life.

Charles, the man who had his teammate embarrassed me, approached. I blushed once I saw his face. It didn't help that he was nearby hearing what sound I had made.

"I'm sorry for what Nene did. I may not be able to do much, but I hope you don't hold a grudge against her."

"..."

I didn't know that Charles could be so sincere. It made me jealous that he had to go his way to apologize to the one who did it.

A grudge? I definitely have a grudge. One thing came to mind, but I was too embarrassed to ask. Gathering my courage, I decided to go for it.

"Could you touch my breast?"

"..."

I wasn't going to lie. Being touched by the cat felt good, but it was still embarrassing. I wanted to experience this from him.

"Are you serious?"

I nodded, wanting him to do so, so he did. His large hand touched my chest, and an unexplainable pleasure started to build up.

"Aah~!"

Unconsciously I moaned for the second time. My moan attracted some attention from the people nearby.

I ran for it again, not wanting to hear the gossip between the party's people. This unexplainable pleasure, I have decided.

When the party ended, I departed without saying anything to him. A slight regret came crashing toward me once this had happened.

"Claire, you alright? You seem a bit disappointed. Did you lose a man that caught your sight? You should know that flower girls should never give up."

Hearing what my friend said, she was right. I couldn't afford to give up. That man who touched my breast better take responsibility.

Charles, you said you would take responsibility. Once I get home and settle down, I will find you and make you mine.