Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- First Bite by Takuma Sakai

Author:Takuma Sakai [SAKAI, TAKUMA]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2023-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

I woke up to the creaking of a bed. I cracked my eyes open just a sliver, and the light of dawn was pouring in from the windows.

Jess patted me lightly on the back. “Um, time to wake up, Mister Pig.”

<<Mnn... It’s already morning?>>

She fidgeted. “Last night, I...” She faltered. “I’m so sorry about my rudeness.”

<<Hm? About what, exactly?>> Against my will, my words came out slightly more like a gibe.

“I, well... I fell asleep immediately once I returned to my room after dinner, and I must have neglected you. You chose to stay by my side, and I shouldn’t have done that. I’m sorry.”

<<Don’t sweat it. You must’ve been tired. It’s not your fault.>>

“Are you...mad at me?” Jess climbed out of the bed and faced me. There were creases on her dress, but her clothing didn’t show any notable disarray.

<<Why would I be angry? If you got a good night’s sleep, I’m satisfied. How do you feel? Does your head or...body ache anywhere?>>

Jess blinked at me with confusion for a moment, but she immediately smiled at me in the next. “I think I’m all right, yes. I feel very energetic!” She clenched both hands into fists and pumped them in front of her chest with vigor.

<<I see... Okay then, let’s grab breakfast and head out.>>

We entered the pub to find that one lone customer had beat us to the punch—Naut. Curse this bastard and his good looks. His blond locks were suffering a case of bedhead as he sat next to a window with crossed legs. His head leaned against the glass, and his mouth was wide open as he snoozed away.

Jess fetched her breakfast from the kitchen and took a seat at a table some distance from Naut so that she wouldn’t disturb him. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Ceres peering out of the kitchen and stealing glances at me.

If I just stay quiet and let Naut sleep on without being any the wiser... That thought flashed through my mind, but I hardened my resolve and deliberately sneezed loudly. “Achooinkchoo!” An indescribable and unpleasant sound made my nose quiver.

Naut sat up with a start and a loud rattle. He rubbed his eyes and looked over at us. Jess turned around, and their eyes met. “Oh... Good morning, Mister Naut,” she said.

There was no immediate response from Naut. He stood up unhurriedly and walked over to us. Then, he plopped down with a thud on a chair near Jess. “Hey, Jess.” He cleared his throat once. “I thought it over last night, and, ya know. How about I, er, go with y—”

“Um!” He was interrupted by Ceres, who ran over with small steps. “Mister Naut, there’s something I have to tell you.”

He blinked in surprise at her. “Ceres, what is it?”

“Mister Pig over there is a human!”

Naut stared at her with his mouth wide open. Oh, Ceres, you’re not a tactician, are you? I fought the urge to facepalm.

“Pig?” Naut echoed. “What did you say about the pig?”

“The pig accompanying Miss Jess is actually a human on the inside.

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