Harem Of Spirits (Date A Live x Gamer Male Reader)

Playing House

Time for the part where Rio and Rinne finally meet, and things are calm...for now.

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When I got up the next morning, I was seeing an error again that worried me.

System error! HP and SP cannot be restored! Attempting restoration reboot...

That cannot be good for me, not restoring my HP and losing it all would result in a permanent game over.

Restoration successful! Your HP and SP have been fully restored! All injuries and ailments have been cured!

Well, I guess it was able to fix itself. But seeing these errors happen is filling me with a sense of dread. If I don't find a way or make a decision soon, Rio will disappear, along with my sealing powers and possibly my gamer ability...I need to speak to her after school.

I tried to remain calm and focused as I made breakfast, but it was clear that Maria and Marina were able to see through it and they looked at me with worried faces.

"Y/N, what's wrong?" Maria asked.

"I just...can't get over what was said last night." I answered, which was half-true. "The fact that I could lose so much if I don't help Rio, it scares me in a way."

"Yeah, it is scary, but you're the only one who can help her." Marina reminded. "Remember, you promised that you would and you have never broken a promise."

"I know that...I know that I have the harem to share my love and all, but this has become far too important to ignore." I brought plates over to the table when breakfast was done. "So, I'm going to let them know that I'll be busy this afternoon."

"Will you be meeting Rio after school?" Maria asked.

"Yeah, cause I need to speak with her before inviting her around here. Rinne is helping with today's dinner, so we should be able to make progress."

"That may be a good idea." Marina said, smiling. "Oh, and speaking of the harem, we won't mention any of this."

"If we did that, it'll cause everyone to panic." Maria added.

"Thanks you two." I got up and ready to leave. "Right, let's get ready for school, I'll bring Rio around before dinner."

They nodded before I kissed and hugged both of them. Despite the situation rising to worrying levels, I remained calm as I held hands with them, leaving the house and walking over to school. I just hope the rest of the harem doesn't find out.

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Well, to my relief, Maria and Marina were able to assure the rest of my harem that I needed a bit of time alone after school, but I was able to add in that a good dinner would help as well, Rinne was more than willing to take care of that.

I was outside the school building and made my way to the park where Rio was sitting on the bench.

"Hey there, Rio." I said, trying to smile.

"Papa!" She replied before hugging me. "I'm happy to see you again."

"Me too...so then, is it okay if we talk about last night?"

She nodded. "Yes, Rio needs to tell you something important."

"I'll listen."

"Thank you. What Marina said last night is true. If I disappear without finishing my purpose, you will lose your sealing powers." She then sniffed. "But it's far worse than that, Papa."