Learning to Live (Ayanokoji SI-Waifu Catalog) (Patreon)

Prologue

Feeling the sun hit my eyes, I scrunch my face in discomfort before slowly opening my eyes and meeting an unfamiliar ceiling.

‘Where am I?’ I thought in confusion still not fully awake before suddenly holding my head in pain as memories both mine and yet not assaulted my mind.

A few minutes later the pain finally disappeared and I leaned back down on the bed with a groan as I closed my eyes in thought.

‘So that wasn’t a dream huh?’

Images of my life quickly came to the forefront of my mind as I easily recalled my childhood, teenage and finally my adult life if it could even be considered that with how young I was when my life came to an end. Then instead of finally being freed from my pain and resting for eternity like I desperately wanted and wished for, I found myself being offered a second life by something.

If I was being honest, I hadn’t really listened to the thing as it explained that the Waifu Catalog was real, something I had only ever looked at once when I was searching the web one evening. I just wanted the dream I thought I was in to finally end as I didn’t believe in dreams anymore as all they ever did for me in the past was make me despair when I would eventually wake up to my reality.

‘Is this actually real?’ Opening my eyes again, I stood up from the bed and headed to the private bathroom attached to the room I was staying at currently and walked up to the mirror before slowly, tentatively looked at my reflection.

Looking back at me was a tall handsome young man with an expressionless face, brown hair and a pair of brown almost golden eyes.

‘Not a dream.’ I confirmed silently with the expression on my face never changing once, in fact my emotions felt slightly muted.

‘Ayanokōji huh? No wonder I’m taking this pretty well all things considered. Still it’s going to take some time to get used to my new name.’ I thought finally moving away from the mirror and deciding to take a shower while I was already here.

Ten minutes later after getting changed and informing Matsuo, my butler and the person who had helped me escape from the White Room that I would be going out for a bit, I left my temporary home and headed to the nearest park.

While on my way there, I pulled out my Company Phone and was going over the rules and my build again since it appeared I did not dream or hallucinate my interaction with that thing.

‘So, I’m currently in the world where Classroom of the Elite takes place with only my Company Stamp, Universal Calibration, Sexual Calibration and Appearance Change as way of perks huh?’ I thought while going over all the details of each perk again.

‘So far everything is just as I remember from before which is good, but did I really have to pick so many Intensity difficulties? There are some that I want to get rid of as soon as possible.’ I frowned looking at the Intensity setting for Warranty and Death specifically.

The Warranty intensity was currently turned off meaning I couldn’t buy Warranty Plan which automatically revived those bound by me and the Death intensity only left me an hour to be revived before dying for good this time. Something which I never wanted to experience again if I’m being honest.

Putting my phone away I let out a sigh and looked up at the morning sky, enjoying the morning rays on my face not recalling the last time I was able to enjoy such a simple thing due to my previous condition.

Walking on autopilot, I let my feet guide me until I finally made it to the park where I immediately set upon finding myself a nice secluded spot away from everyone and taking a seat.

“I at least made the right decision in picking someone who is in perfect physical health and doesn’t get tired from a simple walk.” I whispered to myself leaning back against the bench and closing my eyes.

It would not be wrong to call Kiyotaka’s body almost perfect with the way he was raised since childhood from what I could see from my new memories. My new body could put Olympic athletes to shame if I really wanted to and I still had a lot of room to grow.

“Hah, guess I should start planning how to get myself out of debt as soon as possible. I don’t want to even imagine what might happen to me if I fail to make a payment at the end of the week.” I quietly muttered to myself before opening my eyes again and pulling out my phone looking at my options.

Minutes later while I was focused on my phone, I was suddenly interrupted by a voice surprisingly calling out my name.

“Ayanokōji-senpai? Is that you?”

Blinking in confusion at someone actually knowing my name, I looked up and came face to face with a magenta haired girl in twin tails laced with red ribbons and gradient dark-red eyes. The girl had a huge smile on her face making me think of a feline for some reason and that smile only grew when I finally noticed her.

‘So that’s what they meant when they said I would be meeting her either by fate or coincidence.’ I thought in realization but not letting it show on my face.

I had been wondering where and when I would finally meet Ichika Amasawa, the waifu I had chosen for my build with the use of Yoink. Instead of a company clone, I got the original Ichika since she was from my starter world anyway. I just had to pay a bit more for her which wasn’t a problem anyway since it was only by 1 credit.

“Hmm, do I know you?” I played dumb and pretended not to know her as I didn’t know if she knew anything about the Company since she was originally from this world.

Though I was not worried in the slightest if I was being honest. After all, there was a very good reason I had picked Ichika.

“Hihihi so this is how it feels to know something Senpai doesn’t.” Ichika ignored my question for a second as she giggled to herself looking very amused.

“Ahem, my name is Amasawa Ichika. Nice to meet you Senpai~ By the way I’m also from that place, just a generation before you.” She finally introduced herself giving me a cute curtsy with her smile never diminishing.

I thought for a moment whether I should tell her or not about the Company with my Kiyotaka side warning me to keep everything a secret but in the end, it was ultimately ignored.

‘Fuck it. She’s already considered Captured, why am I even being cautious around her in the first place?’ I reasoned with myself before looking at Ichika with my best attempt at a smile ignoring how my cheeks hurt a bit as if I hadn’t ever used those muscles in the past.

Ichika seeing my expression suddenly blushed with her eyes widening in surprise.

“Hello Ichika. We have much to talk about.” I said softly patting the spot beside me silently asking her to accompany me.

Still entranced at my smile, Ichika followed my words almost immediately and shily took the seat beside me not once removing her eyes from mine.

‘There it is. That’s why I picked you Ichika.’ I thought silently feeling incredibly pleased with myself at having that kind of gaze directed at me. ‘Even though you might be somewhat insane and unstable, no one can deny your complete obsession and devotion to the original Kiyotaka. What was it you once said to Kikyō? A feeling that goes beyond the likes of love huh?’

Turning to properly face her I slowly extended my hand forward and gently grabbed her right hand and held it in mine.

Apparently, that was enough to snap Ichika out of her trance because she immediately reacted to my action by exaggeratedly grabbing her cheek with her free hand and gasping. “Oh my! You sure are bold Senpai~ Grabbing a cute girl’s hand after just meeting her.”

Not saying anything at that, I instead lifted her hand until it was just at eye level and looked down at it, most specifically the red Stamp symbol in the back of her hand that looked like some kind of bird.

“Do you remember when you got this tattoo?” I asked curiously.

Blinking at my seemingly random question, Ichika nonetheless looked down at her hand. “Hmm, tattoo? What are you talking about Senpai? I don’t have any tattoo…Huh? When did I get that?”

“This my dear Ichika means that you now belong solely to me.” I whispered in her ear softly making her shiver as a small blush sprung on her face.

“What?” Ichika still looking confused raised her head and looked at me straight in the eyes.

“Exactly what I said.” I said leaning down towards her to where our noses were almost touching. “It’s a mark of ownership. It means that body, heart and soul you now belong solely to me.” I whispered making her shiver again as her eyes became clouded in desire.

“Yours?” Ichika asked tentatively not moving away from her position and in fact getting closer where our noses were now touching.

“That’s right.” I said never once raising my voice as I gave her a small peck on the lips. “Can’t you feel it? This unexplainable urge to listen to everything I say? To always be besides me? To never displease me? To do everything in your power to gain my affections?”

“Yes~ I feel it~ I feel all of that Senpai~” Ichika responded now slightly panting in need.

“Then please make sure to pay attention.” I said backing away from her causing Ichika to blink as I took on a serious look. “What I’m about to say is extremely important.”

Seeing the seriousness on my face and voice, Ichika pouted for a moment but nodded her head in agreement and relaxed in her seat with her grip on my hand never loosening.

It took about half an hour to properly explain to Ichika everything I knew about the Company and the situation we now found ourselves in. About how we were currently in debt and needed to get credits asap. About my current abilities and how I could now gain power, real power as long as we had enough credits and I could even share it with her.

I especially told her how from today onwards, she was now bound to me for eternity and with time nothing could ever separate her from me. I tried not to smile in triumph, when I noticed how Ichika seemed to swoon at that and hold my hand even tighter. I knew then, that no matter what I told her after that, that she would have my back.

When I finished explaining, I released a breath feeling relieved I now had someone I could count on and more importantly, someone who would be super important in my plans going forward for this world.

“So, this symbol signifies that I now belong to Senpai and no one else?” Ichika asked with a giddy smile as she brought her hand in front of her face and inspected it closely with a strange look in her eyes.

“That’s correct. I can also move it to anywhere in your body if you prefer.” I explained calmly.

“Anywhere?” Ichika asked looking up at me with a sultry smirk.

“Yes.”

“Hihihi, then please change it to just below my navel then~” Ichika said with her smirk widening and lowering her hand sensually down her body until it came to the spot she just mentioned.

“Of course, you want it there.” I said not feeling surprised while unashamedly staring at her little display. Then shaking my head, I pulled out my phone and with a few clicks I saw the tattoo disappear from her hand. “There.”

“Hihihi do you want to see it Senpai?” Ichika asked with a smirk teasingly grabbing the hem of her shirt as if she was about to lift it to give me a peek.

“Maybe later, for now please focus.” I denied gently chopping the top of her head receiving a pout in return.

“Alriiiight. So, you said you had a plan for getting the necessary credits for getting us out of debt, right?”

“Correct.” I nodded my head before messing with my phone for a moment and then handing it to her. “In a few days I’m set to take the entrance exam for Advanced Nurturing High School and depending on my score I can get some credits that way from 2 missions. However, the one that will handle all our problems, is this one.”

Welcome Contractor. Today is the first day of the rest of your life under the Company's umbrella. As such we've provided you with a basic tutorial quest.Explore your Starter World for the day!Catch and/or explore your first Waifu!Learn how to use the resources granted to you!Do something exciting!

Conditions:

Can only be accomplished on your starting world.

Can only occur within your first week.

Cannot be repeated.

Reward [ Credits ] : 10 Credits

Additional objectives:

Objective 1: Have a threesome

Reward [ Credits ] : 10

Objective 2: Capture and Sell a T4+ Target

Reward [ Perks ] : Free Binding/Lure Perk at 20 Credits or less

Objective 3: Interact with plot relevant characters

Reward [ Other ] : Gain specific additional Paper Trail perk for world adding you to the plot.

Objective 4: Break a major law and don't get caught

Reward [ Credits ] : 20

“Hmm, based on the mission details I don’t see any problem completing this within the time limit and even completing 2 of the additional objectives. Though Senpai breaking a major law might be tricky and I don’t understand how these tiers work so I can’t fully comment on that one.” Ichika commented calmly after reading over the mission before suddenly gaining a serious look.

“What?” I raised an eyebrow in confusion at her sudden mood change.

“Seeenpaaaai~ While I don’t mind losing my virginity to you and would in fact cherish the moment for the rest of my life…How exactly are you planning on having a threesome?” Ichika asked with a wide grin on her face in complete opposite with the dangerous look her eyes were giving me.

“I plan to pay for it of course. No matter the city or country, there will always be shady areas willing to do such a thing.” I said calmly not really worried at her suddenly going all Yandere mode.

“I see, I see.” Ichika said with a nod and tilted her head. “Though I hope Senpai doesn’t plan on losing his virginity to those skanks, right?” She asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Of course not.” I said with a shake of my head and noticed how Ichika immediately lost the dangerous vibe she was giving off. “I plan on losing my virginity with you if you’re fine with it.”

“Hihihi Senpai sure is bold~ Asking his cute kohai to lose her first time with him without ever taking her out on a date first.” Ichika said dramatically as she held her cheeks with her hands and pretended to swoon.

“We can have a date soon then.” I said with a casual shrug off my shoulders getting Ichika to pump her fist in the air in victory.

“Whoohoo~ A date with Senpai~”

“Continuing on, objective 2 is impossible as there are no beings in this world that are considered tier4 so don’t worry about that. As for breaking the law…well let me show you a handy power that I now have.” I said dismissively with a wave of my hand as I looked around us to make sure we were truly alone.

“Oooh~ Senpai has a superpower now? Show me Senpai~” Ichika asked in excitement as she looked up at me with metaphorical stars in her eyes.

Making sure we were still alone I grabbed my phone and found the Appearance Change app and a minute later I hit accept hearing a surprised gasp coming from the girl beside me.

“Whoa~ Is it some kind of illusion?” Ichika asked in wonder getting super close to me and grabbing my cheeks with her hands and turning my face this way and that as she inspected me closely.

“No. It’s real.” I muttered feeling amused at her reaction.

Not that I could blame her of course. As instead of the original Kiyotaka that she had been talking to earlier, I now looked like an exact clone of Rimuru Tempest with my blue hair, golden eyes, short stature and high-pitched voice.

“Huhuhu I see, I see. With this ability, I can now see how you would be able to get away with breaking the law. By the way Senpai, can you change back?” Ichika asked curiously.

“Of course.” I nodded my head and this time I just reverted back to my original look with the press of a button since it was my original preset.

“Better. As beautiful as you looked, I much prefer Senpai’s original looks.” Ichika said with a satisfied nod as she finally let go of my face.

“That might be a problem then. As soon as I get enough credits my current looks are going to change a bit thanks to a perk I’m planning to buy. Hmm…think of it as my original looks, height and muscles being greatly enhanced.” I said in thought thinking of the Body Tune-Up perk I was planning to buy in the future.

“Umm…You’re not going to suddenly become like one of those gross muscle heads are you Senpai? Those with ridiculous muscles?” Ichika suddenly looked at me in worry.

Blinking at her question, I paused for a moment trying to picture how I would look based on Ichika’s description and I felt my lips twitch for a bit before…

“Hahaha,” Unbidden a laugh escaped my throat, the first one this body had ever let out, taking Ichika by surprise. “No, don’t worry. I won’t become like you’re probably thinking.”

“…”

“Ichika?”

“Kyaaaa! Senpai actually laughed!” Ichika squealed as she launched herself at me and wrapped her arms and legs around me.

“Whoa! Easy! Easy!”

It took a while to calm her down and after that we finally parted ways for the moment with the plan to reunite again the next day.

When I arrived back to my temporary home that evening, I gained a look of curiosity when I was informed by Matsuo’s son, Eiichiro, that a friend of his would be visiting tomorrow.

 ‘A friend huh? Could it be Tsubasa?’