Tenchi Muyo Fan Fiction ❯ Ecchi Days - An Interactive Tenchi Fic ❯ Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Knowing that Ryoko had the situation under control, he carefully went back to his room as stealthily as possible. Sleep came somewhat easy, and Tenchi drifted off to dreamland in short time. At one point he was almost awakened by what he thought was Sasami screaming Ryoko, but the sound was somewhat muffled. As no more sounds came, Tenchi's half-sleeping mind decided to ignore it and promptly went back to sleep.

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Breakfast was a different affair. Kiyone and Mihoshi had arrived on a visit, with Kiyone almost managing to stop Mihoshi from saying they didn't have cash for breakfast. Ryoko seemed overly cheerful, her mood much better than usual, especially in the morning. Sasami seemed positively radiant, smiling and shining in a way which even exceeded her normally cheerful demeanor. Ayeka seemed somewhat irritated, even if she tried to hide it.

Tenchi idly wondered if Ayeka's irritation had something to do with Ryoko's unusual happiness, but decided not to risk the peaceful morning by bringing it up. Instead he decided to comment on Sasami's mood, unwittingly brushing the very subject he tried to avoid.

"You seem very happy today, Sasami. anything special?"

He was surprised to see Ryoko's smile widen and go slightly on the mischievous side, while Sasami acquired a healthy blush. Before he could make any sense of these reactions, Mihoshi came with one of those innocent observations.

"Wow yes, Sasami, did you have sex with Ryoko yesterday?"

Tenchi was fortunate not to be eating or drinking something at that particular moment. As the lack of denial, widening smile of Ryoko and expanding blush of Sasami gave away the answer, Tenchi and his father almost stood up while going.

"Whaaaaaaa?"

Ayeka chose that opportunity to speak up, although her statement wasn't quite what the shocked Earthlings had expected.

"I quite agree, Sasami, it is unseemly for a Princess of Jurai to bed a simple criminal."

Ryoko was in far too good a mood to get upset over Ayeka's words, but she couldn't resist teasing the princess a bit.

"Awww, Ayeka, are you jealous? I wouldn't mind having sex with you, all you had to do was ask."

Tenchi didn't see what happened afterwards, as Washu dragged him away for an explanation. Once away from the commotion in the living room, Washu faced him to explain.

"Before you make any conclusions, Tenchi, you must remember that we are all aliens here. While we look mostly like you and have mostly the same ideas, there are differences This was one of them."

Looking at Tenchi, she estimated that he was ready for the details.

"The galaxy as a whole is much less uptight about sex. The few surviving religions does not restrict their followers in matters of partnership & sex, and with advanced medicine/birth control there is virtually no risk in the act. It is a common part of daily life, and not even a taboo. Geisha houses are as common as karaoke bars and public baths, and complete strangers are as likely to discuss the weather as their sex life."

Tenchi, still trying to absorb this and make sense of it, only managed a feeble "but..." before Washu cut him off.

"It is a simple matter of different cultures. You don't question going to school or eating with chopsticks; it is natural to you, simply how things are done. It is the same for us aliens. We don't question having sex with a good friend, it is simply natural."

Tenchi had a sudden epiphany, realizing the concept of cultural differences now that he had experienced such an extreme case. There was one thing he had to know the answer to though.

"What about Sasami's age? Is that normal too?"

"If you are thinking of pedophilia, no. That is not part of intergalactic culture. But that has nothing to do with Sasami."

Seeing the confused look in Tenchi's eyes, Washu decides to elaborate.

"Sasami is a royal Juraian, and as such has a very long life span. She may not be mature physically, but she is older than you. She came in her own spaceship, remember?"

The last comment seemed the key for Tenchi's mind to accept it. Just as you had to be an adult to drive a car, the galaxy would demand adults flying spaceships. Sasami had to be considered an adult to the galaxy to have her own ship.
Tenchi replied.

"I think I understand now."

"Good, now get you school bag, or you are going to miss you bus."

Tenchi suddenly panicked, remembering that he had school. In no time he had collected his school bag, put on his shoes and jacket, and run outside.

At the steps leading down to the bus, he met Ryoko. Her mood seemed to have dropped drastically since breakfast, and he wondered why. When he got closer, Ryoko said.

"I can teleport you down to the bus stop. I would like to talk a few minutes with you."

Tenchi nodded, needing to talk to her too. Before he realized that he accepted her offer to teleport them, the surroundings shimmered and faded into the familiar dirt patch with the bus stop. Ryoko spoke up, somewhat uncertainly.

"Noboyuki explained a few things about how you do on Earth... I love you Tenchi, Sasami is just a very good friend. If you want us to stop, I will do it for you."

Tenchi sighed. He somehow knew this was coming, but he hadn't thought it over. Ryoko's uncertain eyes demanded an answer however, so he tried to get an answer from his feelings.

"I...I don't think I quite understand your relationship..but I don't think I mind it. And.. I do like you a whole lot too. Maybe even love you."

Ryoko's mood cleared up as she muttered a "Thank you". Soon after the bus arrived, and Tenchi left for school, waving to Ryoko.

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