Suzuki is Cute Even In A Savage World

Vol. 1 - Chapter 4.5: Hope And Despair (5)

Before realizing it, the rain had eased off. Takashi stared in disbelief at the cabin where Leelou had entered as he basked in the misty light rain.

(48 Adorable Gestures ---- Pritis...!)

"Tsk, WHAT THE HELL!! Are you freaking kidding me? HEY!?"

Takashi opens the wooden door of the cabin vigorously in a clamor. Is she, taking him for an idiot? I bet she is! Surely!

Leelou was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the dirt floor. An iron box-like object was on the floor, and firewood burned in it, producing warmth. Wet clothes hung beside her, and Leelou was wearing only her underwear. Beneath her peach-colored hair, he saw Leelou's bulging breasts and her slender waist. Takashi looked away, embarrassed by the sight of Leelou's voluptuous body.

"Suzuki. You, too, come over here. You will catch a cold if you stay wet."

Takashi hesitantly sat down in front of Leelou and glanced at her face. She was quite beautiful, although her eyes were somewhat dim.

After regaining some composure, Takashi asked Leelou once again.

"I--If I acquire that Pritis or whatever it's called, will that make me strong?"

"You will never be strong at all. Your strength and attack power will remain the same."

"Ha--HUH!?"

"You are a man of limited comprehension. I never said anything about becoming stronger. You're just going to get cuter."

"No, like I said!! It's not enough just to be cute! right?"

"You seem to be under the mistaken impression, that physical strength and magical power are essential for saving the world."

"O--Of course, that's only natural!"

Without the power to defeat at least lower and intermediate demons, it was impossible to save the world. Takashi thought so.

"That is a misunderstanding. By the way, my only ability is the art of transformation. Even so, I was able to engage with the Demon Lord's Army on equal terms for several years. The point is how you use your power."

(What the hell? She was able to go toe-to-toe with the Demon Lord's Army? This person, what in tarnation...?)

The firewood crackled and flared, illuminating Leelou's face.

"Suzuki. Your ability to be loved by demons is quite impressive. It is resourceful to such a degree that it even snatched away the senses of Serphiano, the chief advisor to the Demon Lord's army."

"Did you see it? At the execution site..."

Leelou nodded in agreement.

"In my opinion, your abilities are more effective against female demonesses. On the other hand, the effect on fiends of the same sex as you seem to be halved."

"I see. That's why Gharaga was trying to make trouble for me... No, made trouble for me."

"Well, in his case, something is wrong with his head too. If you handle him poorly, he may even kill you."

"EEHH...! There are demons that can kill me? I knew it, is not much of an ability after all...?"

"That's why you have to make an effort. Up until now, you have been spoiled by your rare ability from heaven. That's why you're up against the wall."

"An effort? Then, so Pritis, could it be..."

"At the training ground, I watched you the whole time. And I kept on thinking. How to get the most out of your abilities."

Then Leelou stood up and fetched a scroll from the bookshelf in the corner.

"On this scroll, you will find forty-eight of the cutest gestures I have ever devised. To increase your cuteness by twofold, no increase it tenfold---- That is 'Pretty'"

"I--Increase my cuteness by tenfold!?"

"Uh-huh. Do this, and you will save the world."

"No, like I said, how!?"

In the end, Takashi did not fully understand. He understood Pritis to a certain degree. It was supposed to strengthen Takashi's ability "to be loved by demons." However, even if he were to become tens of times cuter than he is now, he still couldn't believe that would lead to saving the world.

Leelou suddenly asked Takashi, whose face showed a lack of understanding.

"Hey Suzuki. What is your dream?"

"Eh"

"What do you want to do in this world?"

"I..."

Takashi told Leelou. A world where humans are not eaten by demons, are not enslaved, and can live as equals---- he would like to see a world like that.

"Then your dream and mine are the same."

Then Leelou stared at Takashi with a serious expression on her face.

"Suzuki. You will be staying here for a while starting today. And train with me in the art of Pretty."

"Ah, aah..."

(Uhm. Let's just trust this person for now and give it a shot)

Thus, Takashi's training began.

......

After such a string of events, the training with Leelou started.

On the first day---

(I knew it, I should quit...!)

Takashi suddenly regretted his decision.

"You fool! You shouldn't be satisfied with the cuteness you were given!"

Leelou was very strict. When she saw that his behavior was not in line with her teachings, she beat him with the leather whip she held in her hands.

"What are you doing? Polish up your cuteness more and more!"

(What do you mean by "polishing up cuteness"!? I don't understand! Hey!)

Since coming to this world, Takashi had been treated kindly by demons for one reason or another. However, as a human being, Leelou was not affected by Takashi's ability. He was reprimanded severely and repeatedly whipped.

"More flirtatious! And change your clothes for this long and cute outfit with loose sleeves!"

"What is with, that dull smile! Smile more, with your dimples showing!"

"Your movements are awkward! Stop being bashful!"

"How many times do I have to say it!? I am asking you to wink at me! You keep closing both your eyes all the time!"

During the meal, Leelou continued to scold Takashi.

"What a plain way to eat! Be more ingenious and eat in a more lovely way, with small bites nom-nom!"

At night. When he tried to sleep in a corner of the room, Takashi was still whipped.

"When you go to sleep, make sure to get your face out of the blanket just a little bit! Or wrap yourself in the blanket like a caterpillar!"

Takashi was never able to understand what Leelou thought was cute. He was only getting more and more frustrated.