Local Netizen Elf’s Life In Another World

Case 297: Boundaries of friends.

One might wonder: What are the boundaries of friends? How can I avoid acting too distant or too intimate with a friend? How do I tell each person's boundaries?

Well, I don't know. I didn't have friends.

Just kidding. I had Emy and Liana, and to some extent, Anna and Tina as friends before they became my lovers, okay?

Now, of course, each person's personal space and tolerance are different. Say, take Liana, for example. As much as she might appear to be the tactless kind of girl, she is actually respectful when it comes to boundaries. I could tell she was quite cautious when she started to probe around me, even backing away and apologizing in several instances. It wasn't until I subtly hinted that it was alright that she began to become more shameless, but that's a story for another day.

For someone like Emy, the lines are quite blurry. I mean, she kind of acts the same as she did prior to becoming my lover. It's not easy to tell whether she means something or not when... she often doesn't show it much.

So, considering all of the above, the answer is ultimately... it depends. As annoying as the answer is, I think it is the truth. 

My boundaries are pretty standard—one might say generic. If you're my friend, act like a friend. If you're my lover, do whatever you want.

The latter part might not be normal since lovers aren't masters, but in my case, they are, so you can say that it is a bit crooked.

But even if I might have some screws loose in my head, I know for a fact that this is not how friends act around each other.

''Hah... this place is really nice.''

''I agree...''

No friends are going to sit beside each other, weaving hands as they lean their bodies against one another like this. You know, there's a certain mood people can see between other people. This is the level where some might raise eyebrows and wonder if something is going on.

If these two are men... well. Something's definitely up. 

Anyway, it has been a while since the two started to be chummy with each other. Despite both of them still engaging in lewd activities with the other three from time to time, it seems the progress of their relationship hasn't really been affected.

One thing I find really funny is that even though they have indeed kissed or even fingered each other before, when it comes to kinship, there are clear moments of shyness. Without the context or the justification that they're merely doing that to 'smooth out' the sex with the other members, it becomes a bit exciting.

Especially when they're both females. With the others, there is a sense of normality because the act is obviously for reproduction, but in this case, if one thinks about it only practically, it's pointless.

What I'm getting to here is that it feels a bit wrong between females, and that's what makes it exciting. I had experienced it for a while with Anna before she got her stick, too.

Wait, is Anna of this world a female? I've never questioned that, actually.

Well, let's leave that for later and focus on Hanako's story with Aris first. You know, they say when two raging lesbians stay together for a long time, something ought to happen at some point, and these two are about to prove it.

''Eh? Living with me...?''

''...Um.''

Because Aris suddenly decides to become Hanako's roommate, saying that she feels lonely in her domain.

Hanako has a decent house provided by the Monarchy, and it is certainly spacious enough for several people to live in. To the goddess who has given her a second life, Hanako, of course, can't refuse it.

It is a pleasant surprise, considering recent developments.

''Well... I have never lived with anyone before, so I hope you can teach me.''

When Aris says that with a shy smile, both Hanako and I sense a 'pang!' in our hearts. Seriously, how pretty is this woman?

''S-Sure. Think about it: if I could tell you all about my country's culture while we're together, wouldn't it be great? We haven't had a lot of time alone, yeah?''

Oh, Hanako was summoned here for that. I totally forgot.

''Ah... r-right!''

...It seems Aris also forgot it.

Nevertheless, now that the decision has been made, it is time to shop for another set of living essentials.

''Wouldn't it be faster if I made them instead?'' Aris asks, tilting her head like a squirrel.

''Tut, tut, tut. Shopping is also an experience on its own, okay?''

''Of living together?''

''Of living together.''

A little unconvinced, but Aris looks willing to follow Hanako's lead. I suppose this is also one of her great charms—humbleness. If she hadn't worn the peplos, nobody would be able to assume that she is a deity that stands above all.

Talking about that, the first thing to buy if Aris is going to stay here is clothes. She can't possibly wear the peplos all the time.

''Hm... yours seem to be around D, so we need something like...''

''D?''

''It's your... cup size. Your chest. We do have that system installed back on Earth for an easier time making and choosing bras.''

''Ah, is that so? But I've never worn one before. Is it necessary?''

Aris's innocent-looking face is a bit enviable. She doesn't need one because her body stays perfect even through centuries, and the protruding nipples can be hidden under the layers of a peplos, but it would be beyond vulgar if she doesn't wear one beneath normal clothes.

So Hanako tells her just that, successfully making the goddess flush a bit. But they proceed to pick out several pieces that look good, and now, it's time for Aris to try them out.

''C-Can you help me wear them?''

''...''

As expected, this woman is trying to lure Hanako in.

Say what you want about a honey trap, but I'm going in anyway, just like Hanako does.

In the changing room, where Aris stands just before the mirror with Hanako right behind her, the atmosphere suddenly heats up. Without a specific trigger, the goddess begins to undress her top, revealing her bare, spotless skin.

The combination of her perfectly arched and softly toned back, along with her unabashedly naked front in the mirror, is enough to excite even an observer without a body like me.

''P-Please.''

Swallowing an empty gulp, Hanako reaches for the pure white bra with her right hand and, with surprising stableness, begins to put it on Aris's body. Her hands carefully run under the goddess's armpits, brushing against the sides of her arms before reaching the two drooping breasts.

I say that, but it's only physics. Aris's breasts are amazingly shaped.

''Stay still.''

Hushed voice. Hanako eventually gets ahold of the other hook with her left hand after some effort to avoid touching the chest itself.

What the hell is this tension?

No, really. Why are you both so shy even though you have made out before? And why am I so shaken, too...?

''Get your arms through these... that's right.''

''Nn...''

''Okay. That's it.''

Eventually, after getting the straps in their places, Hanako brings both the hook and the eye under the armpits again, and then, with a bit of pulling back and up, the two cups perfectly capture Aris's breasts.

''Whew... I think it's done.''

''...''

''Aris?''

''...I want to try others, too. Can you help me, Hanako?''

Ah, this one's committed.