[Short Story] The Hero and the Dragon God ~ After a Year of Marriage, My Husband Has Never Made a Move on Me, So I Asked Him to Get a Mistress

To gain the power to protect humanity, the hero entered a marital pact with the nation’s guardian deity—a dragon. A year has passed since then. The dragon, now in human form and wedded to the hero, was growing increasingly frustrated that his younger husband had never once laid a hand on him. After all, the Dragon had been in love with the Hero for ten years—ever since he first saw him. On their first wedding anniversary, resigned to the fact that their relationship remains stagnant—a marriage in contract only—the dragon urges the hero to “take a lover.” However, at that moment, the Hero made up his mind and invited the Dragon into the bedroom. And what the Dragon saw there was… A story of mutual unrequited love between: A serious and earnest 26-year-old Hero (uke lover) A cool and expressionless 421-year-old Dragon God (seme lover) From the middle onward, it turns into pure lovey-dovey fluff.

Original Publisher

alphapolis

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on [Short Story] The Hero and the Dragon God ~ After a Year of Marriage, My Husband Has Never Made a Move on Me, So I Asked Him to Get a Mistress ### First Impressions Okay, that title is definitely a mouthful, and it immediately grabbed my attention. The premise is intriguing: a hero and a dragon god in a marriage of convenience, with the hero suggesting a mistress due to a lack of intimacy. It’s a trope-y setup, but with a potentially fresh spin. I went in expecting fluff, maybe some angst, and hopefully a satisfying resolution. ### What Works Well This short story delivers on its promise of wholesome fluff and steamy moments. The dynamic between the hero and the dragon god is genuinely sweet, and their interactions are often hilarious. The story doesn't shy away from the ecchi genre, and it handles the intimate scenes well, making them feel natural within the context of their relationship. The character of the hero is immediately charismatic, drawing you into the story, and the dragon god's reactions to him are priceless. The pacing is brisk, which is perfect for a short story, and it avoids getting bogged down in unnecessary details. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room. The bittersweet undercurrent related to the hero’s mortality adds a layer of depth to what could have been a purely lighthearted story. Knowing that the hero, as a human, will eventually pass away while the dragon god lives on, casts a shadow over their otherwise joyful relationship. The ending, though heartwarming, leaves you with a touch of melancholy. ### Final Verdict Overall, "[Short Story] The Hero and the Dragon God ~ After a Year of Marriage, My Husband Has Never Made a Move on Me, So I Asked Him to Get a Mistress" is a fun and engaging read. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a quick dose of fluff with some spice, and don't mind a little bit of heartbreak mixed in. Just be prepared for a story that, despite its lighthearted nature, touches on deeper themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. I'd recommend it if you're in the mood for something sweet and short, but be warned, you might need a tissue or two.