Yari no Yuusha no Yarinaoshi, web novel, chapter 28

    Yari no Yuusha no Yarinaoshi, web novel, chapter 28
    Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari, web novel, chapter 437
    Written By: Aneko Yusagi
    Translated By: Anonymous Russian

    Title: Soulmate

    "Was living by yourself in middle school alright? From a lifestyle point of view, and from society's point of view" (Naofumi)
    "There were no problems. The pig-next-door came to wake me up every morning, and the pig they called the landlord's daughter negotiated an accommodation with my school" (Motoyasu)
    "Wow- That's pretty amazing. Motoyasu-kun was actually the protagonist of a Girl Game" (Naofumi)

    I wonder if I said something that interested Father-in-Law.
    He looked at me searchingly, as if interested in something.
    If it were Future Father-in-Law, I would have been subjected to a spine chilling judgment as his pointed discernment weighed if I, Motoyasu, were suitable for Filo-tan.

    "But did that environment help you make any progress or not?" (Naofumi)
    "Progress? With pigs? Surely you jest" (Motoyasu)
    "No, I'm interested in Motoyasu-kun's personal progress at the time" (Naofumi)
    "When I left for Tokyo for polishing so to speak, everyone saw me off with all smiles" (Motoyasu)
    "I-is that so?" (Naofumi)

    Well, I think two years have gone by since then.
    If I think about it, I was more or less a selfish pig.
    As soon as something didn't go my way I'd get angry, and if things went extremely well for me, I'd consider it a massive pain.
    Plus, I latched onto simple problems that I could have immediately solved.
    I diligently, frantically tried to solve those problems.
    Right now I think it wouldn't be strange if I were to throw away all that effort I put into those meaningless problems.

    That's right.
    At least dealing with pigs taught me one useful thing to speak of, online games.
    Without them, I might never have met Filo-tan.
    So, I'm at least thankful to the pigs for that.

    "Do you ever think of going home?" (Naofumi)
    "I never ever think of it. With me gone, I'm sure everyone is getting along just fine. Pigs do that. Once they get over their grief of losing me— I guess they'd just pretend I never existed?" (Motoyasu)
    "I certainly hate women like that. But Motoyasu-kun's life is a splendid drama" (Naofumi)
    "Yeah right? Love with a pig is like that" (Motoyasu)

    But, I'm different now.
    I, whose gaze passes over pigs, know true love.
    Oh, it's so serene to be in love.

    In order for my companions to remain in good humor, I needed time to keep up appearances.
    But, I who kept up appearances eventually ended up worn-out.
    Moreover, it was obvious the pigs only wanted me for my pretty face.
    If I whispered pleasant-nothings into their ears, the pigs would easily trust me.

    But Filo-tan is a rare person that can see past my looks.
    My memory cuts off around there, and I can't pick out anything except Filo-tan who once encouraged me.
    Pigs would attach to my weaknesses, and lead me a step away from the other pigs.

    I didn't feel any such ulterior motives from Filo-tan.
    So, I, Motoyasu, have resolutely dedicated my heart to Filo-tan and filolial-sama's.

    "Waaaait, we've gone off topic again. One more time. We need to think about why Silvelt the country will lavish any service on the heroes" (Naofumi)

    It's true, as expected of Father-in-Law.
    The Father-in-Law I know can cross a metaphorical stone bridge cut in half but always with the utmost caution and has the audacity to metaphorically break bones by cutting meat.
    That stalwart figure taking upfront precautions with an expression like that of raging waves and stormy seas, fills me, Motoyasu, with overflowing tears.

    "Why are you crying Motoyasu-kun? Are you listening to me?" (Naofumi)
    "MOTOYASU what's wrong?" (Naofumi)
    "I'm fine. My heart was just touched by Father-in-Law's caution" (Motoyasu)
    "Is it just me or does it feel like you're making fun of me?" (Naofumi)
    "No comedy about it" (Motoyasu)
    "... Well if it's Motoyasu, I think you're being serious" (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law sighed deeply.

    "For the time being, it's like how Eclair-san said during our trip. Silvelt will probably try to marry me off" (Naofumi)

    It's not impossible.
    When I was summoned, I too received various marriage proposals.
    At that time, even though I was the so-called Spear Hero, I was uncomfortable spreading my legs for pigs.
    The Red Pig chased all the other pigs away though.

    The previous me wanted sexual relations with my confidant pig-comrades.
    And, I dreamed of loose relationships with my harem.
    Seduction was a real man's ability and I really believed that.
    All the world's pigs would be mine after I saved the world... I held that nauseating delusion.
    Uh... I've been thinking only about pigs, and now I feel gross.

    "Motoyasu-kun, stop changing strong facial expressions. If you do that while I'm speaking, I feel uneasy" (Naofumi)
    "Understood" (Motoyasu)

    What was I thinking, I have to listen to Father-in-Law.
    Yes, like always.

    "For the time being, tomorrow there will be stuff like marriage proposal discussions, feasts, and other things I'll be called to do. I was summoned to save the world, but I'm treated like a breeding stallion... Well, I've never had sex before, so I want at least one go at it" (Naofumi)

    I am not thinking of anything.

    "Motoyasu-kun, are you listening?" (Naofumi)

    Wow...

    "Motoyasu-kun!" (Naofumi)
    "What could it be?" (Motoyasu)
    "If you won't listen to me, I'll go home?" (Naofumi)
    "..." (Motoyasu)

    Hmm, it appears Father-in-Law is ashamed of never having sex.

    "About that topic. Abstinence is a noble thing. You must not give your maidenhood to a pig. Thinking about it gives me chills. If your first experience is with a pig, I would vomit" (Motoyasu)
    "Uhh wow... I have never misunderstood someone as much as you, Motoyasu-kun" (Naofumi)
    "Thank you for the word of praise!" (Motoyasu)
    "It's not praise! So... Do you know who my soulmate is, Motoyasu-kun? is something I'm wondering" (Naofumi)

    Soulmate?
    At first, I thought it was Filo-tan's older sister.
    After that, I thought Filo-tan's older sister's older sister was the candidate.

    Who besides me has tried to obstruct Father-in-Law and Filo-tan's path towards incestual taboo.
    If I think about it that way, the most likely person is Filo-tan's older sister.
    But I haven't heard that Sister-in-Law and Father-in-Law were in a relationship despite having lived together for so long.
    Besides, while I was living in the village, I heard filolial-sama's saying...

    "I heard that Future Father-in-Law ... was sleeping with other men" (Motoyasu)
    "Huh!?" (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law's face contorted.
    If I recall correctly.
    "Allegedly, Father-in-Law... hated sleeping with women, so he slept with a man to guard against Filo-tan and the other slaves"
    That hakuko man.

    "Did future me turn gay after a betrayal?" (Naofumi)
    "If I remember rightly, it was a white tiger male slave" (Motoyasu)

    I remembered the filolial-sama's gossip.
    I heard that Father-in-Law slept with men.
    At the time, Father-in-Law had ordered me to perform a variety of tasks... So I don't really know who Father-in-Law was in a relationship with.

    "No... I'd NEVER do it with men." (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law started holding his head in his hands.
    Thinking back on it carefully, Sister-in-Law was probably not Father-in-Law's lover.
    Sister-in-Law was much like Father-in-Law's daughter, so a sexual relationship was impossible.
    What a difficult dilemma.

    "Anyways, I will say it louder. Male and female virginities are equal. You cannot throw them away carelessly" (Motoyasu)
    "They're like that?" (Naofumi)
    "Male chastity is a status item" (Motoyasu)
    "That's the first time I've heard that line!" (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law hung his head.
    What are you so sad about?
    Male virginity is a precious thing that can only be lost once.
    There is no clearer proof than your maidenhead, and which is carved into your heart.
    In other words, it's a testimony to your soulmate of your pureness.

    Moreover, there is nothing particularly special about female virginity.
    Socially speaking, there is such a thing as female virgin snow, but it's suspicious for there to be no male virgin snow.
    In any case, I, Motoyasu, cannot retrieve something that is given once in a lifetime, the pure chastity I was supposed to present to Filo-tan.

    "It was a mistake to consult Motoyasu-kun" (Naofumi)
    "What are you saying. It's a very important matter. What if you get a venereal disease from a pig? If you were to weigh your chastity and a venereal disease on a scale, of course your chastity wins" (Motoyasu)
    "But... what if it was with a virgin?" (Naofumi)
    "The very first relationship I had in this world was with a pig pretending to be a virgin" (Motoyasu) [1]
    "That can happen!? Uuh... I understand. I'm against it, but I'll try to avoid a marriage proposal" (Naofumi)

    Father-in-Law left with a tired look on his face and went to visit Sakura-chan.

[1] TL Note: In 「この世界で初めて関係を持った豚は処女を偽装していましたぞ」the subject of whose relationship it was was omitted so it can refer to either Naofumi or Motoyasu. The subject is to be inferred, but the first girl both Naofumi and Motoyasu encountered in universe and hoped to have a relationship with was Myne aka Malty aka Bitch aka Witch aka the Red Pig. Hence the ambiguity.