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What is this situation…?

“Hehe… Nova~♡”

Stop it! What am I even saying right now? I’m… I’m talking like that… Have I twisted my tongue in embarrassment? My body isn’t listening to me.

I could see Nova, startled, as if watching a first-person movie of my actions.

Reflected in Nova’s eyes was my face, flushed in excitement like a lustful female.

Yes, right now I… I’m!

“Hey~ don’t ignore me…”

“…”

I was behaving in a way I would never have imagined in a normal situation.

Isn’t this just insane? Why am I acting like this since earlier!?

Riding on top of Nova… in this ridiculous position… Am I completely out of control!?

Unaware of my burning frustration, I continued to tease Nova with a chuckle.

Touching the firm muscles of his chest… Wow, he really is solid.

As I swept my hand downward, I was amazed to feel his abs under his clothes.

Is a man’s body always this solid? It shouldn’t be; at least in my past life, I never felt this way.

Of course, my own body played a part in that, but this guy’s physique was drastically different from others.

Said to be real combat muscle? Why have I been acting like this ever since I drank that drink?

Ah, that drink! After I drank it, my body felt strangely different… I think I’ve seen something similar before… This is the potion from Serena, isn’t it?

Nova began to read the description on the potion.

“…Potion of Affection? This potion amplifies feelings for someone you’re fond of right in front of you. Try expressing actions you’ve always wanted to do but were too shy to do with that person…?”

Don’t joke! Who would want to do something like this? I’m not that tacky!

But contrary to my thoughts, my mouth and actions moved completely against my will.

“Hehe~ your chest is so hard… your muscles are amazing♡”

“…”

Stop! Please, Nova looks like he’s getting sick of this. This isn’t my will!

I’ve never wanted to do this… Well, to be honest, I’ve thought about it, but I’ve never attempted it.

What if Nova feels burdened about this? How would I handle that?

It might seem like sexual harassment at first glance—what if Nova gets upset? What if he gets so disgusted he won’t want to see me again…?

‘…I hate that….’

Anyway! Just stop! He hasn’t said a word since earlier!

“…but…”

“Hmm…? Why? Are you mad at me?”

Isn’t this getting out of hand? Why would they keep making these kinds of potions? Plus, this time, I clearly remember I drank it… For some reason, every time I look at Nova, I feel breathless, and my mind goes blank.

“Please, just…”

I don’t want to be hated over something like this… Nova isn’t angry, right?

Listen to me, Nova! This isn’t my will; it’s because of the potion…

“Please, just stop it…”

“Hmm?”

While Nova was trying hard to look away, he covered his face with one hand and spoke in a voice that was almost crawling away.

His tone clearly had embarrassment and confusion entwined within it.

I moved closer to see his face hidden behind his hand, and he had turned bright red.

“Heh… So you can make that kind of expression…?♡”

I was genuinely surprised. Is that really the Nova I know?? The one who always teased me with a smirk and acted smugly?

No matter how much I flirtily baited him, he still had that carefree attitude…

Seeing him like this—confused and flustered—was unbelievable. I’ve seen other girls in the academy blatantly flirt with Nova before.

Back then, he looked so frozen as if he were staring at a bug. But now…

“Calm down… Can you get down for a moment?”

So he’s weak to this kind of stuff? It was really unexpected… He was still a man after all.

Well, what guy wouldn’t react when a girl he likes is this forward with him?

Occasionally, I thought Nova only played with me for fun, treating me like a cute little sister. But whenever I got too close, he’d draw the line.

I wondered if there was some issue with him… but, yeah, definitely not.

Probably because I could feel it right now… Something heavy and big beneath me.

Even though I was on top, I could definitely feel it. Even right before I climbed on, it had already shown strong presence. And now it’s getting bigger…

“Whoa…”

“Stella…? Where are you looking…?”

“Hehe… Pervert…♡”

Still, I was a bit happy to know he was seeing me as a woman… Huh? I’m a man, but why would it make me happy that Nova sees me as a woman?

It feels a bit off, but I guess it’s fine since I feel good? For the time being, I’m his girlfriend… I was a bit worried, but I’m relieved.

He said it was okay when I revealed I was a man before, but something deep down worried me that he might instinctively push me away.

…But looking at Nova’s expression makes me feel like something…

“I don’t want to… Why… are you embarrassed?♡”

“It’s not that! You’re just not in your right mind…”

Something feels… enjoyable! Finally, that annoying handsome face of his lost its relaxation.

So this is the kind of attack needed to throw him off balance…? I want to tease him more, to see him flustered.

What would happen if I pushed further? Him being helpless under me is just adorable…

“I seem perfectly fine… It’s you who’s not okay…”

“Wait a second…! What are you touching….”

As I lightly tickled his chin, Nova jumped and grabbed my arm to stop me.

Oh? What is this…? Is he trying to assert his strength? With both of my arms grabbed, I couldn’t budge.

Pure strength-wise, I could never win against Nova. Seeing him sigh in relief gave me an odd feeling.

“Nova…”

What if I tried something else? I called out to him with yearning eyes and voice, and he flinched.

When he loosened the grip of his hand holding mine for a moment, I took the chance to snatch his hand instead.

In response to what I did next, Nova was startled and stammered.

“Nova… Want to touch my chest?”

Squeeze!

“You… You!? What are you doing…?”

This isn’t what I wanted to do! It’s just the potion making me act this way… Nova had a really entertaining reaction, as expected.

…Hmm, this is a bit embarrassing. It’s a part I wouldn’t even touch while bathing. Not that I don’t wash, though.

Since becoming a woman, I just thought of it as bothersome fat. But I know.

All men are crazy about women’s chests! Just as I thought… wow, his reaction is truly amusing.

“Do you like this? Hehe….”

Now Nova has completely stiffened like a statue. For someone still young, this seems like a pretty shocking experience for him.

Of course, I’d never do this to anyone else. Originally, I wouldn’t even allow it with Nova.

But he was still a man; there had to be some resistance to doing this while slightly influenced by my feminine motives.

If I were a woman, it wouldn’t matter, but the thought of a man touching my chest turns my stomach.

For example, someone like Shia or Serena… No way; they’d be dangerous.

But if I could make just one exception, it would be…

‘If it’s you… I think it’d be okay.’

For some reason, looking at him made me feel elated, and just seeing him would relax my worries.

His face had this charm that made all my anxieties disappear. Why is that?

There are plenty of handsome guys at the academy, but none compared to him. Every time I saw him, my heart raced.

“You can do as you please…”

The moment I said that, Nova’s expression and body stiffened as if in shock. In a distinctly different reaction, he grabbed my shoulder.

“Nova…? Eek!”

“Really… it’s not the first time…”

He then roughly pushed me down onto the sofa while restraining my body with his legs, looking down at me.

Uh…? Wait a minute…? I didn’t expect this situation… Is he… angry? Did I go too far with my teasing…?

With a dazed expression, Nova began to murmur at me.

“Nova…? Are you angry?”

“Every time, every time… I feel like I’m going insane with that clueless expression and actions… You’re driving me crazy.”

“Nova?”

He tightened his grip on my hand and whispered urgently.

His voice sounded like a plea, as if he could no longer hold back.

“Can I really do as I please?”

Though my body instinctively shrank back from his forceful aura, I nodded slightly while closing my eyes.

…It feels a bit scary. What will happen from here on out? Surely it’s something like that, right?

I didn’t intend for it to go this far, but maybe it’s the atmosphere that made me agree without realizing it.

“Yeah… you can do as you please…♡”

As Nova slowly approached to kiss me, I closed my eyes in anticipation.

Was he going to be gentle this time? No… he wouldn’t, would he? I wondered, just when…

Suddenly, I felt an emptiness; it was too quiet, and opening my eyes, I found that Nova had vanished.

“…Ah!”

When I checked for any signs of life, I heard Nova already locking the bathroom door.

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Rinsing my flushed face with cold water, I saw blood trickling from my lips.

If I hadn’t bitten my tongue, I definitely wouldn’t have been able to control my twisted desires toward her.

“Ugh… I barely held back…”

I almost lost my reason and would’ve just pounced on her.

What on earth did Serena create? Is this the kind of potion that’s doing well for business lately?

That bastard Leonard facilitating it is abnormal too. What kind of underworld business is this?

To think Stella, the shy and naive one, turned into such a temptress…

Potion of Affection… it’s truly a dangerous concoction that must never be abused.

While I wanted to pounce on her, I absolutely cannot.

Thinking about the shame and wounds she’d feel once she regained her sanity makes it impossible.

“This is no way to escape an important moment.”

It’s absolutely wrong to act on my desires without Stella’s consent.

We’ll only move forward when we both want this and are ready. I mustn’t rely on potions like these.

“But still, she was just too cute…”

She’s so lovable and adorable; how can she be that cute?

When she looked at me with those poor, kitten-like eyes, I thought my heart might stop.

And more than anything, I could still feel the smooth softness that lingered on my hand.

The feeling from earlier, after such a long time, made blood rush to my head and lower body from mere imagination.

“…Ugh, let’s stop thinking for a second. How do I resolve this situation?”

Last time, I gave her an antidote, and she woke up the next day back to her senses.

This time, however, there’s no antidote included, so I’m left with no choice but to wait.

This situation is truly troublesome. If this drags on for days, I can’t guarantee I won’t mess up.

“Nova… why aren’t you coming out?”

“Uh… uh! Just wait a moment, I’m washing up.”

Hearing his chilling voice from behind the bathroom door, I turned on the water and pretended to wash, buying myself some time.

What should I do…? If I stay like this, I’m sure I’ll make a huge mistake… I need to find Leonard and…

“Then, shall we wash together?”

“…Damn it.”

 

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