"Whew... haa... whew..."
Standing outside Fang Zheng's door, Asuna took several deep breaths. She felt incredibly nervous right now—or rather, she had never been this nervous before.
She even felt as if her heart were about to leap out of her chest.
Before coming here, she had washed her face, fixed her hair, and changed clothes... This outfit should be fine, right?
Thinking that, Asuna uneasily tugged at the hem of her skirt. She had changed into a short skirt today, which would be easier to lift, and she was wearing her favorite underwear underneath too. It should be fine...!!
She firmly patted her cheeks, gathered her courage, and knocked on the door. Soon, Fang Zheng's voice came from within.
"Come in."
"---!!"
Hearing that voice, Asuna froze for a moment. Then she reached out, pushed open the door, and walked in. Her expression looked like someone about to be marched to the execution grounds, yet also like a young bride being carried to her wedding—an indescribable mixture of unease, fear, anticipation, and countless other emotions.
As soon as she entered, Asuna saw Fang Zheng sitting behind his desk, watching her. Feeling his gaze, she grew a little nervous, but forced herself to pull herself together and asked softly.
"Mr. Fang Zheng, what did you want to see me about?"
Facing Asuna's question, Fang Zheng merely looked at her calmly before speaking.
"The books you took from Eriri earlier. You still have them on you, right?"
"----!!"
Asuna's body trembled. So it really was just as I expected? If that's the case, then... what would Mr. Fang Zheng do if I handed over the books?
"You actually like reading such H stuff. I never expected someone who looked so innocent to be such a promiscuous woman."
"It's not like that,