Chapter 5 Bikini Outfit Acquisition Operation (2)

“Changjae! Buy this! You absolutely have to buy it!”

The mother practically pressed her face against the phone screen.

It repels insects within a 100m radius around the wearer.

Just by listening to that excited voice, you can tell how seriously the mother takes this option.

But even if you want to buy it, you might not be able to.

”Mother. We don’t have enough coins.”

That’s right. Because there aren’t enough coins.

This insect-repellent bikini costs 30 coins.

We only hold 9 coins.

Although not as extreme as my mother’s, I also hate bugs.

I’m very sensitive to mosquitoes, and even the presence of just one mosquito in the room makes it hard for me to sleep. If the insect repellent is truly effective, I’d definitely like to buy it.

”Oh no, what do we do? Time is running out!”

”Calm down, Mom. There’s still a whole day ahead.”

23 hours and 35 minutes remaining.

At that moment, time was still decreasing every second.

”Even if you can’t buy it now, there will be similar products. Besides, we don’t even know if this option is actually effective.”

Of course, there are no rating systems or similar features here.

There is no way of knowing whether it can truly repel insects as described, or whether it simply emits a smell that insects dislike.

”But, this is a limited edition.”

As she watched the inventory numbers dwindle, the mother’s anxiety was palpable.

Limited edition with time limit.

This is a terrible combination that even people with no desire to buy can’t help but want to buy.

Moreover, for those who truly need it, the benefits are self-evident.

”Isn’t there any other way to buy it? Can’t I use a credit card?”

”Credit cards… probably won’t work.”

Because this is not something that can be bought with money.

In mobile games, this situation usually requires in-game purchases. Powerful equipment, convenient items, various services—most problems can be solved by spending money.

But what’s needed here isn’t money, but coins.

In other words, the in-game purchase elements can be referred to as coins.

The way these coins are obtained is utterly absurd.

Peeping at your partner’s (mother’s) underwear or making physical contact with her.

Although the design intent is unknown, coins can indeed be obtained through obscene acts.

To easily progress through the game, you have to do lewd things—that’s the system, to put it bluntly.

”What can we do then? Does that mean we can’t buy it?”

My mother asked me a question with a tearful expression.

Of course, there are methods.

Simply collect the coins.

Furthermore, the method for collecting coins can be roughly guessed.

…But I really can’t bring myself to say it.

’Mom, let’s do something filthy now. That way we can buy a flea-repellent bikini!’

How can anyone say such a thing?!

I can’t do it. I could never do it, even if it killed me.

”Mom, there’s still time, let’s think of a solution slowly—”

”—Eee-ya-ah-ah!!”

Just as I was trying to persuade my mother, she suddenly let out a piercing scream and threw herself into my arms.

*Ding-a-ling♪ First hug successful! 5 coins earned!*

”Spider! Spider, spider, spider!”

Out of panic, the spider kept calling out to its mother.

As mentioned, a jet-black spider was perched on the shoulder of the mother’s pajamas.

It’s quite large. Is it a tarantula? It looks at least 5 centimeters long.

Thankfully, it just stayed quietly on my shoulder. It would have been terrible if it had crawled inside my clothes.

I pinched the spider between my fingers and flicked it away.

”Mom, the spider got away, it’s gone now.”

I patted my mother’s shoulder and said.

”Ugh—! I hate spiders!”

The mother burst into tears.

Although her mother hated all insects, spiders were what terrified her the most.

Personally, I don’t dislike it that much.

Spiders can prey on pests, and the process of spinning their webs is also an art form. They’re quite cute if you look closely.

”It’s okay, Mom, it’s really gone.”

He gently stroked his mother’s back.

When was the last time I hugged my mother? This is probably the first time.

My mother said that someone brought us here so that we could reconcile, and that might be true.

”Ugh. Changjae… couldn’t we have bought that one?”

The mother sobbed, her eyes brimming with tears.

The shock of being stuck to your clothes by a spider was immense, given its enormous size.

”…………Okay, go ahead and buy it.”

Although I hesitated, I had to buy that bikini no matter what, even if it was just for my mother’s peace of mind.

”Mom, wait a moment.”

”Um?”

He broke free from his mother’s embrace.

Instead, he tightly grasped his mother’s hand.

It’s much smaller and softer than my hands.

But it was these hands that raised me to adulthood.

”Ah, Cha Chang-jae?”

As I was holding my mother’s hand, my phone beeped as usual.

『Ding!♪ Successfully held hands with your partner! Received 2 coins!』

”ah!”

The mother exclaimed in surprise upon hearing the notification sound.

Then, as if to confirm, he grabbed my other hand.

But after holding it for a while, no new notification sound came.

”…No, that won’t work.”

The mother muttered under her breath in disappointment.

”It seems it only works the first time.”

Just now, when my mother squatted down (due to unforeseen circumstances), her underwear was slightly exposed, but the warning sound did not go off.

I’ve already received a reward for peeking at underwear once. I guess I won’t get one more time.

So, the initial 9 coins, plus 5 coins for hugging, and 2 coins for holding hands.

Currently, the total is 16 Coins.

Then you need to earn another 14 coins.

Are there any other methods?

”Mom, please wait a moment.”

”ah.”

Gently brush the bangs from your mother’s forehead to one side, revealing her smooth forehead.

It is a beautiful forehead without a single flaw.

I gently kissed that forehead.

A light kiss that lasted only a brief touch of lips before parting.

My mother looked at me with a hint of surprise.

『Ding! Successfully kissed her cheek! Received 3 Coins!』

Kiss her cheek.

Does this mean that kissing different parts of the face can be counted repeatedly?

-Chirp.

He tentatively kissed his mother’s cheek.

There was no notification sound this time. It seems that duplicate parts will not be recognized.

Perhaps kissing lips will be counted separately…

”ah……”

My mother noticed my gaze fixed on her lips and lowered her head in embarrassment.

…Let’s postpone that for now. It’ll be a last resort.

”Ahem, uh, so next is…”

I took my mother’s hand and kissed the back of it.

-bo.

My mother looked at me shyly as I kissed the back of her hand.

『Ding!♪ Hand kiss successful! 2 coins earned!』

Only two coins.

Considering the scale of contact might be reasonable… it still feels too little.

Hmm. We still need 9 coins.

What should we do now? How about trying to kiss the back of my foot?

Or should I just close my eyes and touch it randomly?

”Changjae.”

Just when I was feeling so distressed, it was my mother who grabbed my hand this time.

-bo.

Then she did what I had just done and kissed the back of my hand.

A warm, soft touch came from the back of my hand.

The faint warmth lingered on my skin.

*Ding-a-ling♪ You received a kiss on the back of your hand! You also received 2 coins!*

”ah.”

……I see.

So I can get kisses from my mom too.

It seems this isn’t a duplicate operation.

Hehe♡

The mother smiled innocently, like a child who had just pulled off a prank.

It’s so good to see my mother’s smile again. The shock I felt because of the spider seems to have eased a little.

Changjae. Can I kiss you on the cheek?

”Okay. Please.”

Be natural, be natural.

I lowered my waist and brought my face close to my mother’s.

My mother cupped my face in her hands and kissed my right cheek.

-bo.

It was just a light kiss, as expected.

A kiss from a mother to her son, in the literal sense, expressing her love.

Even so, my face still felt hot.

My heart was pounding wildly at an absurd rate.

I’ve never been this nervous, not even the first time I slept with a woman.

Although the mother herself certainly had no ulterior motives.

I’m such a big idiot.

『Ding!♪ Successfully received a cheek kiss! Gained 3 coins!』

”26 coins. I only need to save 4 more coins.”

Be natural, be natural.

I’m not a child anymore; I can’t panic just because I got a kiss on the cheek.

I tried my best to act nonchalant as I spoke.

”Hmm. What’s next?”

The mother asked with an expectant expression.

Those were pure eyes, devoid of any pretense or suspicion.

Four coins.

What should we do next?

I did have a few ideas.

Kissing the lips or neck. Sexual touching or more direct contact.

Maybe the bigger the scale, the more coins you get.

However, sexually suggestive methods are not allowed.

One must abide by the invisible boundary between oneself and one’s mother.

”…Then, Mother, may I hug you?”

After much deliberation, I chose this option.

Since my mother gave me 5 coins when she hugged me, she should give me 5 coins in return if she did—that’s the reasoning behind it.

Even if the test is repeated, it’s okay; we can just find another method. After all, a hug won’t bother a mother.

”Sure. As many times as you like.”

The mother readily opened her arms, posing as if asking for a hug.

I wrapped my arms around my mother and gently hugged her.

”Hmm… Hmm? Is that not allowed?”

My mother, nestled in my arms, tilting her head to the side.

It seems that Mother really had no idea.

Should I laugh or cry?

”That’s true. I was wondering if it would be okay for me to hug him instead, but it seems that won’t work either.”

”What a pity!”

I don’t want to break up.

I want to share more of my mother’s body temperature with her.

No, that won’t work.

I cannot use my mother as the object of my vulgar desires.

Just as I was struggling with my inner turmoil and preparing to separate from my mother.

『Ding-a-ling♪』

”ah.”

The familiar notification sound rang out.

That’s great. So, it works the other way around?

—This naive idea was immediately shattered.

Successfully achieved close contact with your partner’s genitals! Received 10 coins!

Something bulging high between my legs was pressing against my mother’s lower abdomen.

”…”

”…”

My mother and I both fell into a state of speechlessness.

An awkward silence enveloped us.