Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game

"Are you planning to order me around to do things for you?"

The voice coming from the Yaksha Shikigami was piercing.

"Isn't that what you were planning to do anyway?"

Kohagi retorted, "Otherwise, why would you break the jewel obtained from Takuminoin? You originally had this intention."

Katsuhana snorted coldly.

"Also, among the three enemies, why did you let one of them go? Don't tell me you accidentally let her escape. That woman was able to survive and run away because you were holding back, right?"

"She is a member of the Sugata Party."

"What?"

There was a rare hint of surprise in Katsuhana's voice.

Kohagi was too lazy to say more. She sheathed the妖刀陰蝶 (Yō刀 Kagechō, Demon Sword Shadow Butterfly) and turned to leave the battlefield.

...

"This... is really for me?"

Hyakusuke was summoned by the Second Miss to the Japanese-style room where she usually stayed, and was told that there was a "gift" for him.

Could it be a prank?

However, when he opened the box, he saw gauntlet-like protectors—except that these gauntlets were not covered with armor plates. Some of the materials used were from beasts, no, possibly monster bones.

Also, on the back of the gauntlet's palm, there was a black pearl embedded, looking like a pearl.

"This is a cursed tool."

Her sweet voice casually said, "It's a gift for your promotion, and your performance has been decent so far. As your master, I must be fair with rewards and punishments, or people will gossip behind my back."

"This cursed tool was made from a part of the jewel you brought back... Those useless people at Takuminoin couldn't analyze the operating principle of the jewel at all, and they even broke it. However, I can make this broken jewel work again."

The Second Miss was concentrating on painting her nails. She used balsam flowers and touch-me-not flowers, crushed and ground them, and mixed them with alum, then carefully adorned the nails of her ten slender fingers with the natural material.

During the Edo period, the safflower dyeing technique, which was transmitted from China to Japan, was used for nail dyeing. An ancient poem described "Ten slender fingers like jade shoots are red, and the wild geese lightly stop amidst the emerald strings," where 'jade shoot red' refers to delicate, bright red nails.

The young girl's fingers were slender and delicate, like spring onions. Such a pair of hands, with vermilion painted on the nails, would have a stunning effect when extended.

Naturally, a woman with such a pair of hands must be charming and captivating.

"Hehe."

She noticed the gaze on Hyakusuke's mask and giggled, covering her mouth.

"What? Could it be that you're fascinated by me?"

Katsuhana joked.

"Kukuku~~ Excessive beauty is truly a sin. Servant, I can allow you to freely admire my beauty. You can openly raise your head. Who asked you to be my retainer..."

"Please don't joke like that."

Hyakusuke replied calmly, "May I ask what the function of this, this cursed tool is?"

"Have you heard of a curse reflection barrier?"

Katsuhana's tone was somewhat displeased, as if scolding him for lacking insight.

"The jewel's function is to amplify spiritual power. By absorbing your spiritual power and stamina, it generates a curse reflection barrier... However, don't be too happy. The internal workings of this jewel are very complex.

In my opinion, with your meager spiritual power, you can only form a barrier the size of a fist when it's worn on your hand."

She explained, "The purpose of these gauntlets is to prepare for this. You can wear them on your left hand and use the curse reflection barrier to block some simple attack spells. Of course, don't rely on it too much. It can't block large-scale spells."

Katsuhana claimed that the curse reflection barrier was a divine skill from every angle. The jewel on the gauntlet could generate a miniature barrier, but even a miniature barrier, if used skillfully, could play a huge role in battle.

"After all, you've become a Chunin. If your strength doesn't improve, I'll lose face."

"I am very grateful."

Hyakusuke quickly bowed to her.

Okay, this is indeed a very precious life-saving cursed tool. I'll sincerely thank you this time.

"Saying thank you is too cheap, isn't it?"

The poisonous flower Second Miss showed a displeased expression.

"I went to great lengths to get this jewel for you. Aren't you going to show your gratitude to your master with practical actions?"

Hyakusuke didn't know what had made her angry. He knew that at this time, it was better to admit defeat than to play dumb.

"Please tell me what you want me to do?"

"Come, help me paint my nails."

She turned and raised her slender, beautiful legs, extending her jade feet towards him. From his perspective, the fair knees were exposed through the gaps in the kimono, and the deeper parts could be vaguely seen, yet not seen.

Well... it can be said to be in a state of Schrödinger's cat.

Hyakusuke quickly averted his gaze. His identity was what it was, and he couldn't have any improper thoughts at this time... Moreover, whether he saw it or not, it was torture for him.

"Don't just stand there~~ Blockhead."

The Second Miss made a tone similar to coquetry, but her movements were full of provocative charm.

However, for Hyakusuke, this was simply the announcement of welcoming torture.

"Or... are you unable to do even such a small thing?"

That tone was almost like, "Are you confident in dressing me in a kimono~~?"

Hehe, he wouldn't misunderstand. This was just this woman's method of torturing him.

However, Hyakusuke had no possibility of escaping.

He could only bite the bullet and act according to the Second Miss's instructions with a blank expression.

...

Becoming a Chunin and getting new equipment sounded like a good thing.

However, as the ancient saying goes, 'Misfortune and fortune have no gate.' If you really thought that the road ahead would be smooth, you wouldn't know where you would fall into a deep pit.

"This will be your first mission as a Chunin."

Sako Takayuki directly found him and told him about the new mission he had to complete after his vacation.

"Considering that your right hand hasn't fully recovered, I'm giving you a relatively easy mission. Hyakusuke, this is your first mission as a Chunin, so be sure not to make any mistakes."

"Please rest assured."

Hyakusuke bowed respectfully.

"I will do everything in my power and will not shame the clan."

"It's enough to have that thought, no need to say it."

Sako Takayuki, the handsome man, smiled and lightly shook the folding fan in his hand.

"This mission is not difficult. It is to escort someone out and safely bring them back."

He added, "Because there are several female relatives among them, pay more attention to this aspect."

"May I ask, which dignitary is it?"

Hyakusuke quickly asked.

"You should know about the Tsukigara clan, right?"

Sako Takayuki explained, "They are a prestigious family in Kitaoku, and they are currently under the protection of the Kurohime family. That young master, who is the fiancé of the eldest princess, went to Kyoto for treatment because he was injured... However, there are several female relatives around him who want to visit Gango-ji Temple to sweep the tomb, so they need a group of guards."

"Female relatives?"

Hyakusuke frowned slightly, with an ominous premonition in his heart.

"The name of that female relative seems to be 'Miss Akira'."

Sako Takayuki said earnestly, "Because it is an escort mission, I will give you the corresponding manpower... Remember not to be rude in front of the Tsukigara family."

"Understood."

Hyakusuke lowered his head while muttering in his heart, "Miss Akira?", "Who is Miss Akira?", "Is there such a person in the game?"

Suddenly, a thought flashed in his mind—

"N-no way? Could it really be him?"

At that moment, Hyakusuke had the urge to hold his head and curl up in regret.

The Tsukigara family has almost no direct relatives other than the eldest son, and there is no such character as "Miss Akira" in the original work—the only person he can think of now is that gender-swapped male protagonist. Tsukigara Yoake.