"Hitori, I won't be staying over tonight. My editor said I can keep writing my new book, so I need to put in some effort."
After eating and drinking her fill, and even washing the dishes, Luo Zhen explained things to Hitori.
"Huh?"
Hitori was terribly disappointed. She had thought that after what happened last night, it would become the norm.
Getting to sleep every day while hugging her fragrant, soft, handsome childhood friend—it was way too wonderful.
"Don't forget our agreement. Try to keep it to once a day."
"Don't go taking care of things in secret."
Strange Thoughts
If Luo Zhen stayed the night, she could hold him all night long. Though it would leave her sleepless and miserable for the entire next day, Hitori was still happy.
If he did not stay over, Hitori could find some fun on her own, play some games, and ride the waves for a while.
Yet Luo Zhen had given her orders: only once a day. It was simply too heartbreaking.
"If it's like that, I won't be able to live."
Hitori said tearfully.
Wow, this person... He was only telling you to practice some restraint. Even once a day was already pretty bad, wasn't it?
If you can't ride the waves, you can't live? Haki Hitori, you...
"If you can hold back, I'll give you a reward."
"You can do whatever you want~"
Luo Zhen said with a smile, preparing a so-called surprise reward for Hitori.
Hitori swallowed, her gaze falling on Luo Zhen's alluring, fiery face.
It was over. She probably would not be able to sleep tonight.
He was limiting her output, yet now he was putting on such an innocent face. Hitori felt like her head was about to explode.
Her entire body had gone soft, but two places were hard as walnuts, like screws.
"I will."
Though she still felt somewhat miserable, she agreed.
All for the reward Luo Zhen would give her.
Leaving behind a smile, Luo Zhen kissed her forehead and left.
Michiyo watched everything unfold before her, slumped on the sofa, and did not want to say a word.
The contrast between Luo Zhen's incomparably pure appearance and what had happened earlier in the bathroom made her heart itch unbearably.
This boy possessed both angelic and demonic qualities, and Michiyo's reason gradually began to fade.
Should she sneak over under cover of night, ambush him, and spend the whole night happily doing things without sleeping?
Better not. That would be terribly inappropriate. She still had to work tomorrow, and besides, she had already received her share of enjoyment.
Most importantly, she was a little afraid.
Whether it was the power of the Divine Sword or Luo Zhen's expressionless, all-out assault.
Most of all, she feared that Luo Zhen would do something dangerous and lose control again.
"Say, Hitori, what do you think about the Polygamy-Monandry System? Could you accept having to share Luo Zhen with others?"
Michiyo suddenly spoke up, wanting to test the waters.
"I don't think it really matters that much."
Hitori's answer was strange. She had clearly supported one-on-one relationships before.
"Because Little Zhen said he wanted one-on-one, I just went along with what he wanted."
"But if it really were a Polygamy-Monandry System, wouldn't the pressure on the family be reduced a lot?"
That was considering matters from a practical perspective. Reducing the pressure was inevitable.
But Hitori should not have been the one saying something like that.
Michiyo blinked. Sure enough, Hitori's tastes were somewhat strange.
Did she enjoy watching other women make a move on Luo Zhen?
At that thought, Michiyo actually became a little excited, but she quickly suppressed it.
"If it were a Polygamy-Monandry System, Luo Zhen might end up favoring other women more."
"Then he could have children with other women, while you could only watch from the side."
Michiyo tried to alarm her, but Hitori's eyes remained utterly calm.
"Huh? I don't want that. But Little Zhen isn't that kind of person, right? And it won't develop into a Polygamy-Monandry System anyway."
Hitori shook her head. Her eyes were perfectly tranquil, yet she deliberately put on an appearance of panic.
Michiyo understood her own child better, so she knew Hitori was probably already beyond saving.
Without saying anything more, they each returned to their rooms.
As for Luo Zhen, he turned on his computer and began typing. Focus Mode ran at full power, and his typing speed actually increased considerably.
Only when he was utterly exhausted did Luo Zhen go to sleep.
Though he had stayed up until two in the morning, Luo Zhen could still get up on time.
"Hitori, you're looking pretty energetic. Looks like you really kept your promise."
"Isn't that a good thing? Restraint is very necessary."
Luo Zhen said with a smile, rubbing Hitori's head.
"I'm just a little sleep-deprived. Last night, I lay there without moving and felt like ants were crawling all over my body."
Hitori muttered.
"But the moment I thought about you giving me a reward, my blood started boiling. I could force myself to endure any desire."
Fire burned in Hitori's eyes, and Luo Zhen clapped for her, congratulating her with an "omedetou."
However, an accident happened on the train that day.
Because the population had sharply declined, trains were not very crowded. Unless it was a major station, they were generally quite empty.
There were no special carriages either, because there was simply no need for them.
Most men did not ride trains at all.
At one station, a large number of passengers boarded, and Luo Zhen and Hitori were squeezed into a corner.
At that moment, a woman could no longer restrain herself and moved close to Luo Zhen.
After repeatedly colliding and rubbing against girls, his physique had continuously improved. His attractiveness had grown by the day, and he had become a delectable prize in women's eyes.
Things like this had actually happened a few times before.
Someone pressed her breasts against Luo Zhen's back, and his way of handling it was simple and rough.
"What are you trying to do?"
But before he could speak, a sharp voice rang out.
"Can't you see that this boy is deeply troubled? I recorded everything you did just now!"
The short-haired girl radiated heroic spirit, her face carrying a capable and imposing air.
Her long legs in black stockings moved forward as she stepped in front of Luo Zhen. She grabbed the unruly woman by the wrist, her eyes filled with hatred for evil.
"With me here, everything is fine now. You're from our school, right? Don't worry, I'll handle it."
"Come on, turn yourself in with me."
Her voice carried unquestionable authority.
"All evil will eventually be brought to justice."
After the train stopped, the cool girl took the subway wolf away. A she-wolf was still a wolf!
"That was our school's student council president, Makoto Niijima. She's so cool."
As the area around them became less crowded, Luo Zhen and Hitori began chatting.
She was a character from Persona 5. Of course, this world had no Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
She was simply a female student with a strong sense of justice.
"Hey, Hitori, you saw that person pressing her breasts against me just now, right?"
Do not listen to what someone said. Pay attention to what they did not say.
Luo Zhen looked at Hitori, his gaze still calm, but his meaning was obvious.
Your boyfriend was rubbed against with someone's breasts. How could you show no reaction at all?
"I..."
Hitori shrank back timidly.
Luo Zhen stroked her head and pressed his forehead against hers.
"It's okay, Hitori. You were scared too, weren't you? Don't be afraid. Nothing happened."
Luo Zhen said softly, their bodies pressed tightly together.
An Angry Hitori
After arriving at school, classes proceeded as usual. During that time, student council president Makoto Niijima called Luo Zhen out.
She was a serious and stern girl. She told Luo Zhen not to worry, because the bad person had already been brought to justice.
"You need to be more careful in the future. Don't stay silent. When something like this happens, you should shout out loud."
"Resist. Don't be afraid."
Makoto Niijima lectured Luo Zhen for a while. She truly was a girl with a strong sense of justice.
Luo Zhen thanked her repeatedly, and the girl's face flushed slightly.
"It was merely what I should have done."
She said it casually, but she was probably quite happy inside.
After saying goodbye to Makoto Niijima, Luo Zhen returned to the classroom and continued attending class. When noon arrived, Hitori anxiously grabbed both his hands.
One look into her eyes, and Luo Zhen knew what she was thinking.
"You can't hold back anymore? But we need to eat first."
Luo Zhen said, reaching out to rub her head.
They went to the corner by the stairs from before. After sitting down, they ate together, but Hitori's expression was already close to twisting apart.
Luo Zhen ate at an unhurried pace, enjoying the changes in her expression.
Like a fish, she unconsciously wriggled all over, and even her legs trembled.
"Little Zhen, hurry up. I can't take it anymore. Something feels terribly wrong all over my body. Give it to me. I'm breaking out in a cold sweat right now."
"My body won't stop shaking, and even my breathing has become difficult."
Hitori described her current feelings in detail. If Luo Zhen continued to keep her hanging, she might directly pounce on him.
"Don't worry. I'll help you relax soon, but not here today."
Luo Zhen smiled. He had not smelled any cigarette smoke, so Shizuka Hiratsuka was not smoking here.
Even so, it was not safe enough. She was not here now, but that did not mean she would not show up later. They should find somewhere secluded.
So Luo Zhen led Hitori toward the restroom not far away.
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