A Virgin Becomes an Erotic Novelist [Episode 5]

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Episode 5

Fake Couple

"Excuse me. Actually, as you can see, we are just a couple."

Katagiri began to explain the current situation to the police. In Katagiri's arms, Sakiko's heart was pounding, and she couldn't calm down.

"So you were a couple."

The police officer apologized with a regretful expression, giving a small bow. Katagiri flashed a grin, looking pleased with himself.

"We just happened to be walking down the street together when a woman named Sato called out to us.

She invited us, saying, 'There's a good job,' and we just aimlessly followed her. We were told the part-time pay would be 100,000 yen.

As soon as I heard the pay, it was so high that I got scared. I thought it might be a dark part-time job, so I got frightened and turned it down.

Then, Ms. Sato went crazy and started getting angry.

Just when we were in trouble, Mr. Noboru Sato and many police officers arrived, and she and I were saved. We were actually supposed to be on a date from here on..."

Katagiri told the police officer with tears in his eyes. Sakiko held her head in her hands, wondering how he could lie with such a straight face.

"I see. Actually, we need to ask about eyewitness accounts and various other things.

But we can't keep interrupting your fun any longer. We will take our leave here. Sorry for all the trouble."

The police officer said this and gave a small bow. At that moment, Katagiri wore a cynical smile. Katagiri's plan succeeded, and the two of them managed to avoid being questioned by the police.

The police officers took the three captured members of the Sato family and left in a hurry. Unlike the liveliness from just a moment ago, the room was left with only Sakiko and Katagiri. It was like the silence after a storm had passed.

In the desolate air, Katagiri silently picked up the manuscript. His long, straight eyelashes peeking out from his silky hair were beautiful once again. Sakiko gasped.

"They managed to leave, somehow. Sakiko, help me pick up the manuscript."

“Huh? Why?”

Sakiko looked at Katagiri with a blank expression.

“You made a promise to Maria Tsukino, didn't you? To write a novel. For that, you need the drafts that Maria Tsukino has been writing, right?

Well, I’m a party to this now since I overheard the conversation. I’ll help you with your novel, Sakiko.”

Katagiri looked straight into Sakiko’s eyes and gave a crinkly smile. Sakiko loved the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes when he smiled.

“Katagiri-kun...”

“I’m sorry. You know, I told you I’d go on a date with you if you became a novelist. That was a lie.

The truth is, I only said something that seemed impossible so you would give up on me. I have no intention of dating you, Sakiko.

Honestly, I never thought you’d actually try to debut as a novelist... I’m surprised because I never imagined I’d be dragged into this kind of situation because of me.

Since I’m responsible for this, I’ll help you with your novel.”

So the story about him going on a date with her if she became a novelist was a lie. Sakiko’s shoulders slumped in disappointment. Katagiri said this to her with a nonchalant face.

“Honestly, I’ve read Maria Tsukino’s work before. I’ve always wondered how she comes up with such plot developments.

The thrilling developments that don't just end as simple erotic novels—she’s a genius.

If it’s an original work by Maria Tsukino, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.”

Come to think of it, Katagiri-kun was always reading books during breaks. Sakiko was surprised that he read erotic novels too.

“Besides, if I help, I’ll get a share of the royalties, right?”

“W-well...”

—I see. If I have him help me, I have to pay Katagiri money. When I get his help, I might also have to make a contract with Katagiri regarding money.

“My current part-time job at the pizza place is seriously tough. I was just looking for a reason to quit. Being a novelist is definitely going to make more money, right?”

Sakiko stared at Katagiri with a blank look. Katagiri had a determined expression. He must be motivated. Katagiri pulled Sakiko’s arm firmly.

Why don't we go to the bookstore now?

Huh? Why to the bookstore?

Sakiko, even if you're good at writing, you probably don't know about the expressions used in erotic novels, right?

I think the expressions are more unique than in regular novels. How to skillfully express sexual descriptions in writing. You need to study that too, Sakiko.

To Sakiko, who was blushing, Katagiri said, "What are you imagining! Sakiko! Are you a pervert?" and laughed lightheartedly.

Perhaps this was the date with Katagiri that Sakiko had dreamed of. To think that her dream would come true in such a way.

From now on, she might be able to spend time with Katagiri under the pretext of "writing an erotic novel."

With a cheerful expression, Sakiko grabbed Katagiri's arm tightly. Katagiri's arm was warm and very soft.

Date

Sakiko, you're too close. Move away a little. This is like a date.

To the flustered Katagiri, Sakiko whispered, "It's fine, it's fine," while lightly skipping.

Sakiko, don't get carried away, really.

Katagiri frowned. When they arrived at the bookstore, Sakiko and Katagiri began to look for books that might be useful for writing novels.

Isn't the erotic novel section over here?

Katagiri said that and pulled Sakiko's hand firmly. When Sakiko looked, it was the erotic novel section. The pop display on the bookshelf featured an illustration of a woman with her clothes disheveled and a sexy expression.

Out of embarrassment, Sakiko covered her eyes. Katagiri laughed, saying, "It's too early to be scared by illustrations."

Katagiri chose and purchased several erotic novels with practiced hands. Katagiri picked up the books one after another with a cool expression.

Seeing Katagiri like that, Sakiko realized that he was quite an avid reader of erotic novels.

After purchasing the books, the two quickly left the bookstore. Then, suddenly, a woman with long black hair and a pale face was standing blankly in front of them.

The two gasped at the expression and features that looked somewhat familiar.

Tsukino... Maria Tsukino... Weren't you supposed to have been arrested?

Katagiri began to tremble violently. Standing there was Maria Tsukino, who should have been taken away by the police.

Katagiri-san, it has been a while. Shortly after I was arrested, I suffered a seizure in the detention center and died.

To begin with, I only had a short time left to live when I was arrested. It seems the shock of the arrest just hastened my death.

Unlike her previous rough demeanor, Tsukino had a calm expression on her face that day, and her speech was strangely polite. It was as if she were a different person from the Tsukino she had met back then... Sakiko wondered if she was truly the same person.

H-huh? If you're dead, why are you here?

Yes. That is because I am a ghost.

To think that Maria Tsukino had died and become a ghost. Sakiko had hoped that Tsukino, who had suffered so much at the hands of her parents, would at least find some happiness.

And Sakiko had been thinking that when Tsukino returned from prison, she wanted to have a good work ready to give her, something that would make her happy.

Sakiko-san. Katagiri-san. I have been watching over you both from the heavens all this time.

Seeing you both working so hard to complete the novel for my sake made me so happy I could have cried.

Saying this, Tsukino shed a single tear.

I am so glad I asked you to be my ghostwriter, Sakiko-san. However, there is one thing that worries me.

It is the fact that no matter how many adult videos or erotic novels you read, you cannot understand the same sensations as someone who has actually experienced sexual intercourse.

I assume you have probably never even had a boyfriend...

So, I have a proposal.

If you would like, how about I possess you only when you are writing the story?

Possess? What do you mean?

When Sakiko tilted her head, Tsukino replied, 'Possession means that I will inhabit your body. Of course, I intend to possess you in such a way that your consciousness and writing ability remain intact.'

Sakiko's eyes widened at Tsukino's proposal.

Possession

When Sakiko writes erotic novels, Maria Tsukino smoothly possesses her. By Maria Tsukino possessing Sakiko, her memories race through Sakiko's brain.

When Tsukino possesses Sakiko, the "story devised by Maria Tsukino" emerges within her brain. Sakiko reads it and gives it form as text.

By having Maria Tsukino possess her body, she was also able to learn about her past, her upbringing, and the reasons for her trauma. As soon as she possesses her, Tsukino also tries to convey her past suffering, events, and conflicts to Sakiko.

Of course, there were also troubles with the possession. When Tsukino possesses her body, it is not rare for Sakiko herself to be tormented by intense flashbacks.

On days when Sakiko felt the burden on her body, she gave up on the possession. Also, when Tsukino possesses her, Katagiri intervenes out of concern.

By possessing Tsukino, there is one more thing Sakiko has come to understand about her. That is the fact that Tsukino has multiple personalities.

It seems that every time Tsukino suffered at the hands of her mother, she created numerous personalities. So that's why her character is different every time we meet, Sakiko nodded deeply.

When I first met Tsukino, her language was rough and she had a violent personality. It seems that violent character is a woman named "Sarina" who was born around the time she was beaten by her mother.

Sarina is characterized by her rough, somewhat delinquent tone, saying things like "Hey, you!" Tsukino's personality also includes "Haruka," who is obedient and kind. Haruka is a gentle, healing-type woman.

When Tsukino speaks politely, saying, "Katagiri-san. Sakiko-san, thank you as always," it seems to be the personality called Haruka. The character she had when they reunited as a ghost was also Haruka.

The personality that emerges when Tsukino constructs a story is a woman named "Hitomi." Hitomi is a personality born from mental shock around the time Tsukino was working as an adult film actress and had a shoot where she was hung up with ropes.

--Were all the Maria Tsukinos I've met so far characters created to escape from a painful past? Perhaps I haven't met the real Maria Tsukino, or rather, her real name, "Yumeko Sato," yet.

Sakiko pleaded with Tsukino, "I want you to let me meet the real you." This was because she wanted to understand Tsukino better and write the work she desired.

Then Tsukino refused, saying, "I don't want to. I don't want to let anyone meet the real me."

According to Tsukino, it seems she thinks that by bringing out different personalities like Sarina, Haruka, and Hitomi every time a painful event occurs, she can avoid accepting the reality in front of her.

--Tsukino-san. All the personalities you created are you. Understanding that, I want to complete the story you wrote with your life on the line.

And, the late Maria Tsukino... no, Yumeko Sato-san. I want to help you pass on to heaven.

Every time she was rejected by Tsukino, Sakiko continued to appeal to her. Then, she would always disappear quietly without saying anything. Sakiko gradually began to give up, thinking it was difficult to truly connect with Tsukino's heart.

Sakiko completes one work through Tsukino's possession.

The erotic novel "Monster," created in collaboration with Tsukino, features a protagonist who suffers from neglect and abuse by her parents, leading her to develop multiple personalities.

Monster quickly became a massive hit, selling two million copies. The work was adapted into both a film and a television drama, both of which gained popularity.

The author, Maria Tsukino, has not announced her death. Since new works continue to be produced, no one would suspect that she has passed away. Sakiko checks the quality of the drama and film adaptations while feeling nervous about whether that fact might one day be discovered.

All of the adaptations are wonderful, staying true to the characters and structure of the original work. The actors playing the characters also perform their roles brilliantly.

When I go to the movie theater, I occasionally see audience members crying as they watch the work I helped complete. To think that I could move so many people's hearts and bring them joy. What a wonderful job this is.

The stories conceived by Tsukino are truly magnificent. They don't just end with sexy scenes; they also possess a poignant sadness that can bring a person to tears.

I must continue my work as a ghostwriter to share more of her stories with the world. Sakiko clenched her fist tightly.

By the time Monster was completed and the drama and film adaptations were underway, Sakiko had turned twenty.

Katagiri still works as Sakiko's secretary. Around that time, he had another woman in his life. It was when I was getting busy with my writing activities. My best friend, Mariko, muttered to me.

"Sakiko. I'm sorry. I've kept it a secret for a long time, but actually, I'm dating Katagiri."

[To be continued]