Chapter 56: Lottery Space
After the passion faded, Takumi lay draped over Nao's soft body, arms wrapped tightly around her. He peppered gentle kisses across her skin, letting her bask in the sweet afterglow. Even though her limbs felt like jelly, Nao still returned his kisses, pressing her lips to her beloved's.
They stayed tangled together, savoring the lingering pleasure, feeling each other's warmth, listening to the steady rhythm of their heartbeats. Slowly, sweetly, they drifted into a blissful dream—where they were free to climb the mountain of ecstasy once more and share the storm of clouds and rain without restraint.
"Chirp chirp chirp."
When Takumi woke from sleep, it was already the early morning of the next day. He felt refreshed and full of energy; yesterday's exhaustion had vanished completely. The demonic engraving on his forehead buzzed with real electric current—a clear sign that his magic power was brimming at maximum. Normal people relied solely on physical stamina to stay sharp, but Takumi had two sources of energy. As long as he replenished his cultivation after tiring himself out, he recovered faster than anyone—stronger than believing in some miracle bro.
Out of habit he started to sit up, only to feel a pair of smooth, jade-white arms wrap around him. Their owner mumbled something drowsy in her sleep. Only then did Takumi remember—he wasn't in his real-world home in the three-dimensional realm. He was in the bed of his two-dimensional girlfriend, Nao.
The thin blanket had slipped off Nao a little, revealing one fragrant shoulder and half of her chest. Morning sunlight poured over her, making her skin glow like polished gold. Takumi shifted to lie comfortably beside her, sliding his hand along the curve of her back. The sensation was smoother than the finest silk—impossible to stop touching.
"Mmm…"
Nao let out a soft murmur in her sleep. A faint, innocent smile curved her lovely, childlike face. Whatever dream she was having must have been wonderful. Takumi didn't have the heart to wake her; he just quietly admired her sleeping beauty.
Zap.
A sound like electricity tearing through the air rang in his mind, followed by new information flooding in:
[Congratulations, Host. With a woman's affection at MAX, you have obtained full magic power replenishment. Your actions have met Queen Lilith's reward criteria. You are now eligible to participate in the lottery event.]
"Huh? System, didn't you say you'd stop functioning in the two-dimensional world and that I'd have full control over the demonic engraving myself?"
[I am merely a passively triggered program. My role is to activate your lottery draws and explain prize properties. This is different from my usual three-dimensional guidance. Would you like to draw now?]
Takumi's interest piqued instantly. "Yes. How do I draw?"
[Close your eyes and mentally select 'Start Lottery'.]
He followed the instructions. Instantly his vision filled with swirling, multicolored lights that twisted and spun until his consciousness grew hazy. The next moment, he found himself standing inside a grand palace. In the center of the hall sat a bronze-colored spinning wheel. Takumi peered at the patterns and text inscribed on its surface.
Training Ground "Ryōzanpaku" Dojo 100-Day Visit, Private Inventory 3 Slots, Bronze Dimension Travel Card (Non-Plot Episode), All-Purpose Pass, Magic Power +50 Extra. Skip – Thank You For Playing
"These prizes… some make sense, some don't. Inventory slots are probably like a game interface storage—basically a storage ring thing, right? All-Purpose Pass I get. Extra 50 magic power too. But what's this Training Ground? And a Bronze Travel Card… non-plot episode?"
[The Training Ground allows you to enter the strongest dojo from History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi as a provisional student. You will receive 100 days of intensive training to greatly improve your combat strength and fighting ability. The Bronze Dimension Travel Card grants one opportunity to enter a higher-grade anime world without consuming permanent magic power. "Non-Plot Episode" means you arrive in a time before the main story begins—flashbacks, side stories, prequels, etc. The duration depends on the story's timeline span. Some worlds cover centuries—like Bleach or Naruto—while others span only days, such as Future Diary or Devil Survivor.]
"Anime worlds are ranked by grade? How does that work?"
[Divided into Black Iron Delusion, Bronze Fantasy, Silver Dream, Golden Utopia. These tiers are based on human perception, imagination, and collective fantasy toward those worlds. The stronger the world's power system and cosmology, the higher its rank. Worlds with gods, demons, or characters who reach god-like battle power—like Saint Seiya or Dragon Ball—are top tier. One Piece, Bleach, and Naruto fall under Silver Dream. Fate/stay night, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, and A Certain Magical Index are Bronze Fantasy. Note that Bronze worlds' combat power and systems aren't necessarily weaker than Silver ones; ranking is influenced by popularity and when they were created. The vast majority are Black Iron—ordinary human worlds without supernatural or magical elements.]
"I see… What about sci-fi ones? Like Doraemon or Neon Genesis Evangelion (EVA)?"
[Doraemon is Silver Dream. EVA is Bronze Fantasy.]
"Huh… so Silver rank also ties into how long-running or massive the series is? EVA was insanely popular, and so was Fate."
[If Host understands, shall we proceed with the draw?]
"Yes."
The moment the word left him, the bronze wheel began to spin with a low hum. After a while it slowed, the prize pointer ticking gradually downward. Takumi's heart pounded—every single reward was useful, but he dreaded landing on Skip. Luckily his luck held. The pointer finally settled on Training Ground "Ryōzanpaku".
"Eh… it's not as good as a Travel Card or Inventory slots, but still better than just +50 magic power. How do I activate this reward?"
[Locate the work in question. Tap any icon related to it, and you may enter. Be advised: the Training Ground is a one-time consumable item. You must spend the full 100 days inside before returning, or the opportunity is wasted.]
"Got it. Send my consciousness back to my body now."
When Takumi's awareness returned to the real world, he felt a weight pressing down on him—and something tickling his nose. He opened his eyes to find Nao straddling him, mischievously brushing her golden hair across his face. The second he woke, her face lit up with a bright smile. "Kouichi, you're awake?"
Takumi gave her a gentle smile in return… then immediately noticed how dangerously tempting her position was. Those massive, snowy-white rabbits hung suspended right in front of his face, swaying softly. Without hesitation, one hand slid around to cup the firm curve of her ass while the other seized a plump breast and began kneading. The sudden stimulation made Nao's arms give out. She collapsed onto him with a soft cry, squishing her breasts flat against his chest. With nothing between them, they could feel each other's heartbeats thundering in perfect sync.
Nao's loose golden hair fell like a curtain over Takumi's face, mingling with his dark strands—truly bound together, even in this moment. Breathing in the sweet fragrance of her hair, Takumi murmured in a daze, "Nao's scent… I want to remember it forever."
"That's just shampoo, isn't it?"
"No. This is your body's natural smell."
Takumi lifted both hands to cradle her face, gazing at her blissful expression before leaning up to capture her lips in a tender kiss. His tongue started to slip forward—only for Nao to clamp her teeth shut and pull back with a flustered laugh. "No way! It's first thing in the morning—we haven't brushed our teeth yet. What if my breath stinks?"
"Haha, mine definitely does. That's why I'm the stinky guy. But you? You only smell sweet."
Takumi didn't push it. He simply held her close, stroking the silky plane of her back. They enjoyed a few more moments of quiet intimacy—until a voice drifted up from downstairs.
"Nao-chan, are you awake yet? I'm coming up to mop the floor!"
Both of them froze. Then it was pure panic—scrambling for clothes in a flurry of limbs. Takumi dressed at lightning speed, planted one last soft kiss on Nao's forehead, and whispered, "Nao, I'm heading out. Mm… in a couple days, I'll come formally visit your parents."
With that he slipped to the window, leaped out without hesitation—and vanished.
Nao yelped in shock, hurriedly pulling her clothes on and rushing to peer downstairs. He was already gone. A moment later the door opened; her mother came up carrying a mop. At the same time, Nao's phone buzzed. She opened it to find a message from Takumi.
"Successfully escaped, my darling. Love you. One more kiss."
A blissful smile spread across Nao's face. Under her mother's puzzled stare, she lifted the phone to her lips and pressed a gentle kiss to the screen.
"Good morning, my love."
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