Chapter 38: Losing Something Important (1/2)

While Mimi and Elma went inside a different room in order to undergo the rest of the tests, Dr. Shouko and I went back to the main lobby. It seems she was looking to finish discussions regarding the research and use of my genetic data as soon as possible.

“The rest of the staff will handle the tests on those two, so don’t worry. Those people aren’t like me, who’s mainly a researcher, but are proper field personnel.”

“Okay…… So, you’ve already decided on a price for my data? Wasn’t I supposed to come back at a later date?”

“The remuneration amount for unknown genetic data can be roughly determined by using the number of unknown factors as basis. When I sent the data I scanned earlier to the higher-ups, I got approval straight away.”

“I see.”

She’s displaying an expression of relief for having done her job well, but this person did say she basically forced her way to attend to our check-ups today you know. She’s obviously a researcher type, but maybe she’s also got a knack for politics as well.

“That’s the case. So let’s talk about the money now.”

“Straight to the point huh.”

“Hey, money’s pretty useful. It can even be used build a sense of trust that would normally need some time to accumulate, you see.”

“Guess so. What’s the final price then?”

“3,000,000 Enels.”

“That’s a great deal of money. Is my genetic data really worth that much?”

It’s approximately 300 million in Japanese Yen. I don’t think I have any special bloodline or anything, so I’m rather surprised at just how high they value my genetic data.

“As I said earlier, a previously undiscovered, completely unknown humanoid genetic make-up is comparable to a brand new frontier in the field of genetics. It may be the key to push the entire humanoid races to the next level of evolution. It’s that potential that we value so highly.”

“Evolving to the next level, you say……”

Just how exactly do you intend to use my data, Doc……? Well, I don’t really have any idea about this dimension’s stance on bioethics, so it’s not my place to say anything.

“Just please make sure to protect my personal info……”

“Of course. Here’s the contract by the way.”

After saying that, Dr. Shouko handed me her tablet terminal. I checked the contents of the contract, and there doesn’t seem to be any problem from what I’ve read. So, basically, the particulars were ensuring the protection of my personal data and refraining from making clones without the concerned party’s permission. If Inagawa Technology violates said provisions, they would have to pay me 30 million Enels as compensation for damages, and completely halt the research and use of my genetic data. The contents seem to mostly favor me at least. My proposal about Inagawa Technology handling all our medical needs was also included in the contract.

I read it several times more, trying to find any trace of loopholes, but it all seemed to check out okay in the end.

“You’re the careful sort, aren’t you?”

“Well, handing over one’s personal genetic information can be quite scary y’see. And it seems there’s a lot of clauses here that’s completely in my favor huh.”

“Really? With this contract, even if Inagawa Technology manages to make a ton of profit from research on your genetic data, you won’t be able to get a single Enel you know.”

“I see. But it doesn’t seem like you’ll be using it for something shady anyway. I plan on earning my keep myself, so I don’t really mind.”

“Is that so? How mercenary-like of you.”

Dr. Shouko gave me a wry grin after hearing my response.

It’ll be better for me to treat the funds I’ll get from this transaction as easy money. I also had the option to refuse, but Inagawa Technology already ended up finding out the value of my genetic info after all… It’ll be less troublesome this way.

As such, I feel it’s best to follow Inagawa Technology’s arrangements, even if they’re not too advantageous to me. It’s better to prioritize the safety of me and my crew after all.

“So I take it that we’ve come to an agreement?”

“Yeah.”

I ran my finger on the tablet terminal’s screen and signed ‘Captain Hiro’ on the contract. With this, it’s a done deal.

“Well, I’m really happy you’ve agreed to the contract! Now then, shall we get to collecting your blood and semen samples?”

“Okay then…… And, uh, I get the blood part, but how are you gonna collect my semen…?”

“Fufu…… You can look forward to it, okay?”

Dr. Shouko gave me a shady look and licked her lips.

“Wait, wait, wait! What the heck!? I didn’t hear about this earlier! Please spare me, Doc! Don’t! Waaah—!”

“Uuuu… My chastity was…”

“There you go. Good job.”

The cover of the med pod opened up, and I walked out while shedding rivers of of tears as Dr. Shouko greeted me in a sing-song tone.

You want to know how exactly she collected my seed? Please stop. I don’t wanna remember…… It feels like getting into a med pod is gonna develop into a lifelong trauma for me.

“Some people get quite enamored with the process though.”

“I respectfully decline with all my being!”

I put on my clothes after getting out of the med pod. Urgh. My behind still feels a bit strange… I’m never gonna sell my genetic data again. Ever. And I was even looking forward to an ero situation with Dr. Shouko too…… It looks like life isn’t that sweet. But it was a logical development, I guess. Hehe…

“Anyway, we’re done with collecting your genetic data now. Oh, I’m sooo looking forward to this… kufufu.”

Compared with me, whose mood hit rock-bottom, Dr. Shouko looked quite excited. Her white cheeks were dyed cherry pink as she gushed on cheerfully while displaying an adorable smile. I just can’t bring myself to get angry at her if she shows me such an expression.

“Oh, there you are. We’re back… Uh, what happened to you? Your eyes are kinda red.”

“Hiro-sama?”

“Please heal my wounded heart.”

I tried to hug Elma, but was refused and pushed off. I bounced toward Mimi’s bountiful chest as a result. Waaah, it’s my lifeliiiine…… Ah, Mimi’s rubbing my head gently. So good.

“Hey, what’s the matter with you?”

“We settled for a contract regarding his genetic data, so we proceeded with collection right away y’see. It looks like he didn’t quite enjoy the procedure.”

“Procedure?”

“In order to collect his semen, we went and poked like this y’see.”

“Ah……”

And she blurted out my misfortune just like that. So cruel. It’s like getting salt slapped onto a freshly opened wound. I’ll have to get plenty of Mimi’s love, or I won’t be able to bounce back. Fueee.

“You really didn’t like it, did you Hiro-sama? ……There, there.”

“You’re not the kind of guy who’d fall just from that much, right? Get yourself together already.”

“Don’t be like that, Elma-san. Hiro-sama’s eyes are really red already. I think he really suffered.”

“I get that, sure, but ain’t that just miserable……?”

Mimi raised her voice in slight anger and hugged my head even tighter. So happy! The cruel Elma-san was muttering complaints though.

“Un, well, uh, sorry about that. I didn’t think you’d hate it that much. To be honest, I was pretty excited earlier and forgot to explain the entire process. I should have had you do it yourself. Or maybe you’d have preferred it if I helped out?”

So there was an option to have Dr. Shouko help in the semen collection? Seriously? Just why didn’t I manage to grab such an opportunity…? I utterly hate my own carelessness.