Inner Voice: All Heroines Hear My Inner Voice Chapter 1020: Grayfia is training Tohru

Time passed.

After Tohru got to know all the women living in Eiji’s house, Grayfia told her to follow her to a room on the second floor. There, she would be trained by Grayfia to become a professional maid!

Tohru didn’t know why, but even though she didn’t sense any hostility from the silver-haired woman in front of her, she felt as if she were facing a being superior to herself.

She was intimidated!

And she unconsciously swallowed hard.

"Tohru-san, are you ready to learn from me?" Grayfia asked calmly, but her aura made the dragon in front of her feel a slight chill.

"I’m ready."

Wasn’t that easy?

Tohru thought that becoming a maid wasn’t a big deal for her. She had observed how the women in special uniforms—including Grayfia—went about their various tasks, and felt she just needed to imitate them.

Right now, she was even wearing the same maid uniform as them. However, Tohru had seriously underestimated what it meant to be a maid for Grayfia.

"That’s good confidence. In that case, let’s start with..."

An hour later.

Grayfia had Tohru do things that an ordinary maid couldn’t possibly do in such a short time.

As a result, Tohru often failed!

Even if she succeeded at one thing, she didn’t do it perfectly in Grayfia’s eyes.

"A good maid isn’t just measured by how clean she sweeps a room, Tohru-san." Grayfia’s voice rang out coldly and firmly in the room. "But by how well she can control her powers for her master’s comfort. Look at your broom—it’s almost broken again—and how many plates did you break while trying to wash them?"

"I... I don’t remember."

Tohru’s body trembled; she stared at Grayfia with fear in her eyes. That was because her gaze at that moment was enough to terrify her.

"B-But Grayfia-san... Those items are too fragile, and I’m a dragon... My strength is too strong; I’m not used to—"

"That means you still need a lot of practice."

Grayfia cut off the blonde dragon maid’s words, and she didn’t give her a chance to refuse.

Tohru: Eiji-sama, this woman is crazy! Save me! Wuwuwu!

Unfortunately, the man she was thinking of had already left the house. Even if he were there, he wouldn’t be able to do anything to help her.

Eiji himself wouldn’t dare defy Grayfia for her sake!

"And in this house, the standards we uphold are the highest possible for serving Eiji-sama and his other women." Grayfia said without changing her expression. "Now, try again. Lift that tray with one hand. Make sure the water in the cup doesn’t move even a bit as you step three meters forward. Use your magical control to isolate the gravity on that tray."

"!"

Tohru felt that this was the hardest training she’d ever done in her life. Even so, she gritted her teeth—she had no choice but to do as Grayfia said.

That was because she’d heard from her that the other maids were also undergoing the same training as her, and had completed theirs in just one or two weeks.

Her pride as a dragon wouldn’t allow her to lose to those women.

She extended her right hand, lifting the silver tray on the table with her fingertips. Her sharp eyes were fully focused on the surface of the black tea in the cup. Tohru began to step forward slowly. Her first step... second... third...

"Good. Hold your position." Grayfia praised her, and suddenly, she walked around Tohru, checking the angle of her elbows, the straightness of her back, and even the details of her maid’s skirt. "Your posture is starting to improve. Now, the most crucial thing: serving food."

Speaking of food.

Tohru immediately perked up at the mention of it. "Ah! When it comes to food, I have a special recipe! I can cook my own tail—which I’ve already detoxified—for Eiji-sama and even others! Dragon meat is very rich in nutrients and—"

"Rejected." Grayfia quickly interrupted, cutting Tohru off mid-sentence. "Eiji-sama is a man with high culinary tastes (he has the God’s Tongue), and some of his other women, like Erina and Mana, wouldn’t like food prepared in an unhygienic manner either. More than that, it violates a maid’s sense of aesthetics."

Her words pierced the blonde dragon maid like arrows.

Tohru knelt in a defeated posture and said sadly, "But my tail tastes so sweet after it’s roasted..."

Grayfia just let out a soft sigh as she watched the blonde dragon woman’s antics. Her expression softened slightly. "Focus on cooking healthy, ordinary human food, Tohru-san. If you manage to master making soup and tea without breaking any of tonight’s dinnerware, I’ll let you be the first servant to welcome Eiji-sama when he returns later."

Hearing the words "welcome Eiji-sama", Tohru’s eyes immediately lit up. Her dragon spirit surged back to 100%. "Allright! I’ll do it perfectly! Watch this, Grayfia-san!"

Grayfia nodded to herself.

Tohru was at least easy to persuade; she seemed to be head over heels for Eiji, and her loyalty was beyond question.

Still, she had no idea how that man had found this woman and brought her home.

Speaking of someone.

A red Dodge Viper GTS with two black stripes pulled up in front of a school.

"Have you checked all your class schedules for today, Mahiru?" Eiji asked casually.

Mahiru turned toward Eiji with a small smile on her pretty face. "I have, Eiji. I got everything ready last night. Thanks for taking the trouble to drive me to school."

"Besides, you’re my girlfriend now. It’s only natural for me to take you to school once in a while."

Hearing that, Mahiru’s cheeks flushed slightly.

Eiji always knew how to make her blush—and feel happy.

Before getting out of the car, she mustered the courage to do something bold. She shyly kissed Eiji on the cheek.

*Muach!*

The corners of Eiji’s lips curled up even higher.

He’d managed to talk Mahiru out of sulking over what had happened earlier.

[Just as expected of the Harem King! So, when are you going to fuck her?]

Cough! Cough! Leme, calm down... Your king isn’t a sex maniac.

[Eh, you aren’t?]

Leme sounded confused.

Eiji would pretend not to hear something he couldn’t deny.

[Sex maniac.]

Miss System, don’t mock your host.

While he was arguing with one of the women in his head. Mahiru hurriedly got out of the car, but she didn’t forget to glance back at him one last time and say, "I’m leaving... Eiji, be careful on the road."

Only then did she turn around and close the door, trying to hide her embarrassment.

The students around her once again saw the angel looking shy. That only fueled the rumor that she already had a boyfriend.

Her boyfriend was even very rich!

This time, he even drove Mahiru to school in a different sports car than the one from yesterday.

Many male students were heartbroken.

Just imagining Mahiru having sex with Eiji made their faces turn green. Among them, the protagonist, Amane, was one of them.

They couldn’t help but feel jealous of Eiji!

[Hahaha! This is beautiful morning.]

Eiji laughed to himself and drove his car slowly away from the scene.

The heroines who knew him well knew he must be laughing at something bad.

Or more precisely, one of the reasons Eiji was driving Mahiru to school this morning was to see the reactions of the protagonist, Amane, and the other male students.

Seeing their faces turn green, he was thoroughly satisfied.

[Host, you really are...]

"By the way, Miss System." Eiji interrupted the woman because he suddenly remembered something. "I remember I’m supposed to have two rewards that haven’t been checked yet."

[Oh, you finally remembered that?]

"It seems like you don’t want me to remember that."

[That’s just your imagination, host.]

Eiji’s lips twitched—he couldn’t believe what the woman had said!

Over the past two days, she had clearly and deliberately said nothing about the rewards until he remembered them on his own. But anyway, he didn’t bother arguing further with her about it.

A few seconds later, Miss System finally displayed the system interface containing an announcement.

[Ding! The host has been detected changing the plot of "Dandadan."]

[Successfully changed 33% of the plot by stealing protagonist Okarun’s chance to win Aira’s heart.]

[In the process, Ayase has grown fonder of you and is ignoring Okarun. Feeling sad and lonely, Okarun has started spending more time with Granny Turbo.]

Eiji had a strange expression when he heard the part about Okarun and Granny Turbo.

Those two...

I hope they can be together.

[Congratulations, host, you’ve obtained the "Soul Hijacking" ability]

Soul Hijacking?

"It sounds like an ability a ghost or youkai would have. But it makes sense—I got something like that from Dandadan."

Eiji thought it wasn’t bad.

According to the system’s description, Soul Hijacking allows him to project his consciousness into the body of another living being (human, animal, monster, or even a god) within his line of sight.

The duration could last a long time depending on how much weaker the target was compared to himself.

"...."

[Host, you’re thinking about some strange things.]

"Miss System, tell me what my next reward is."

Eiji changed the subject.

Miss System knew this.

[Ding! Detected that the host has changed the plot of "Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon."]

[Successfully changed 23% of the plot by going back in time and stealing Kobayashi’s chance to make Tohru her maid.]

[In exchange, Tohru becomes both your maid and your woman. You fucked her right away on the first day you got her.]

[Just as expected of you, host.]

Ignore Miss System’s taunts.

To Eiji’s ears, it sounded like jealousy.

How cute, Miss System.

[Tsk! You’ve also made Kanna like you. You’re a ******! Why hasn’t the FBI arrested you yet?]

"Hey, do your job professionally. Your announcement is way too informal!"

Eiji complained and rebuked the woman.

[Congratulations, host, you’ve obtained the "Dragon’s Hoard Greed" ability.]

"Are you sure all these rewards are random?"

[It’s random.]

Eiji shook his head; he was curious about the last ability he’d received today.

After reading the description, he was surprised.

This reward isn’t bad either!

Or rather, it’s good!

Dragon’s Hoard Greed is a passive ability inspired by the natural traits of dragons in the Kobayashi series (such as Elma or Fafnir), who have a deep obsession with certain objects or foods they love.

However, the system modifies this ability into a tool for psychological manipulation. Eiji can amplify a person’s obsession or sense of attraction toward something he gives them.

"All of today’s rewards are just as amazing as before. Miss System, it seems like you’re falling more in love with me."

[You’re so full of yourself.]

The two of them started teasing each other in their usual way—at least as far as Leme was concerned.

After dropping Mahiru off at school and checking his rewards, Eiji initially planned to go to his school, invite Nanao to have lunch with him and his other women.

He was also curious to see how Basara would react then.

But...

*Bzzzt! Bzzzzt*

The cell phone in his shirt pocket vibrated.

Eiji checked who was calling and smiled slightly when he saw Ichika’s name on the screen.

He swiped up on the phone screen and answered the call while driving.

"Hello, Ichika? What’s wrong?"

"Ah, Eiji-kun! Are you at school right now?"

Instead of answering, Ichika asked back.

It seemed like she wanted to confirm his location first.

Eiji answered without hesitation, "I’m driving to school right now."

"Oh... Well... I’m actually not in school right now because of my job. And I have a little problem..."

"What kind of problem is that? Even though I’m a good student, I don’t mind helping you before I go back to school."

What kind of good student would be driving on the streets instead of being in class?

Ichika rolled her eyes, but she couldn’t help but smile as if her plan could move forward.

On the other end of the phone, Eiji could hear Ichika’s slightly flirty and playful voice. "So, Eiji-kun... I’m in the Roppongi district, just finished a photoshoot for my latest fashion magazine. But... suddenly my manager had to rush off because of an emergency. I’m alone now and have no idea how to get all this extra shooting equipment back to my apartment. Can you help me?"

[This beautiful bee... Ichika, you haven’t forgotten that there are taxis these days, have you? You called me to take you home instead of calling a taxi? But of course, I’ll pretend I don’t know about any paid ride-sharing services.]

[Besides, you’re one of my future wives.]

Ichika was pleased with what Eiji said in his inner voice.

But her other sisters, especially Nino, weren’t nearly as calm.

Ichika, what are you trying to do!?

As a young, up-and-coming actress, Ichika could certainly easily call a taxi or a paid delivery service. Eiji knew full well that this "shooting equipment" issue was no big deal at all.

It was just a cunning tactic on Ichika’s part to seduce him and spend some time alone with him, especially after seeing how close he’d been with her younger sister, Nino, a few days ago. The jealousy and envy he’d quietly harbored in the apartment lobby the other day were now beginning to manifest in concrete actions.

Eiji was excited, of course.

As a veteran who’s mastered the art of reading situations, he chose to play along and pretend not to know, just to enjoy the game of her seduction. "Oh, really... As it happens, I just happened to be free. Give me the address of your photo shoot, and I’ll head over there right now."

"Wow, really? You’re so kind, Eiji-kun~ I’ll be waiting for you in the studio building lobby. I’ll send you the address." Ichika replied in a voice that instantly became cheerful and flirtatious before hanging up.

A few seconds later.

Eiji received a text message containing the address of the studio where Ichika was.

"Yare-yare. Even if it’s just for a day, I don’t think I could ever live without a beautiful woman."

He shook his head and slipped his phone back into the pocket of his shirt pants.

What he said might make a lot of guys out there angry.

Bastard! He’s clearly very lucky! How dare he complain about his life!

*Click*

Eiji used All Fiction for the umpteenth time.

In the blink of an eye, the view outside the car window changed drastically to the VIP parking lot of a magnificent modern studio building in the heart of the Roppongi district. Eiji turned off the engine, stepped out of his sleek car, and strolled casually toward the glass lobby doors.

Inside the lobby, Ichika was sitting on a leather sofa in a very stylish manner. She was wearing a casual knit dress that hugged her beautiful figure, accessorized with sunglasses slightly lowered over her pointed nose. Beside her were just two medium-sized handbags that didn’t look heavy or cumbersome at all.

As soon as she saw Eiji walking in, Ichika’s eyes lit up. She hurriedly stood up and took off her sunglasses, flashing her sweetest smile—the one she usually reserved for the camera.

"Eiji-kun! You got here so fast!" Ichika exclaimed. She immediately stepped closer and, without hesitation, leaned her body against Eiji’s muscular arm. She unabashedly breathed in the man’s masculine scent, which made her feel a little giddy. "It feels like you flew right over here the moment you heard my voice."

"I just didn’t want to make a beautiful actress wait too long in a public place." Eiji replied casually, acting as if he truly believed Ichika was in serious trouble. "So, where are those heavy things you were talking about earlier?"

Ichika chuckled softly, her slender index finger tracing a seductive circular motion across Eiji’s broad chest. "Ah... now that I think about it, these bags aren’t that heavy for a guy as strong as you, Eiji-kun. But since you’ve come all this way..." Ichika looked up, gazing into Eiji’s eyes with a flirtatious look. "...you have to join me for breakfast at the nearest fancy restaurant today. Just the two of us, without telling Nino or my other sisters. How about it?"

[Ichika, did you have me come here just to seduce me!? Just as I thought, you really are... sexy.]

Nino: Ichika! You, you... You’re seducing my boyfriend behind my back!?

Itsuki: Ichika, you’re so bold.

Miku: Cih! Ichika, you’re cheating.

Yotsuba: Awawawa! Ichika, how could you do that...

At school, four of the quintuplets were complaining about the oldest among them.

Ichika is completely shameless.

But more than that, some of them feel uncomfortable and jealous of her.

"Ichika..." Eiji looked surprised before calmly replying, "Allright, I can’t turn down a date invitation from a woman as beautiful as you."

Ichika was excited.

On the way, in the car, she asked Eiji if he was interested in becoming an actor? His acting skills were clearly amazing.

Eiji pretended to cough at that moment and replied, "Not interested."

"Eh, that’s too bad..."

Ichika didn’t try to persuade him any further; she certainly knew that Eiji was often busy with things called "plots" and involved with other women.

In the past few days, he’d even been busy with women named Nanao and Mahiru. She was jealous, but she didn’t let it show on her face.

A few minutes later.

At a Western-style restaurant recommended by Ichika.

The two of them sat in a VIP room, truly enjoying their meal together while taking in the view of the city park outside the window.

Correction: only Ichika occasionally glanced out the window to comment on the view.

Eiji kept staring at her beautiful face and curves as she ate. This made Ichika try to suppress her embarrassment and her racing heart.

"Eiji-kun, if you keep looking at me like that... I’ll get embarrassed."

"I’m sorry, but compared to the view outside the window, you’re more beautiful and a pleasure to look at."

"...!"

Ichika choked; she hurriedly took a sip, her cheeks flushing red. She gave the man in front of her a slight glare with a smile, "No wonder Nino fell for you so easily—not only are you very handsome, but you’ve also got a way with words, Eiji-kun."

"What about you? Have you fallen for me too, Ichika?"

[You really do talk like a playboy, host.]

Eiji argued with Miss System—he wasn’t a playboy. He was...

On the other side, Ichika felt panicked and nervous upon hearing Eiji’s question. Unlike the protagonist Futaro in the original work, who could be teased by her, her role with Eiji were now reversed.

Ichi