Chapter 213

"... Okay, I got it. You're something else." Ouka Mai raised her hand helplessly, her face still flushed. "Actually, I wasn't entirely sure, but just to be on the safe side..."

Did she steal his first kiss just in case?! What a scheming woman!

He pressed his lips to his own, and could still feel the soft, sweet scent of her lips, like pudding or bread.

"So, you still can't forgive me?" From his silence, Ouka Mai understood to herself, her expression downcast.

If my recklessness has hurt you, I apologize, and as punishment, I will gladly accept whatever you wish to do to me.

"But my feelings for you are genuine, please don't hate me."

Her voice was soft and low, her eyes flickered slightly, and she met his gaze sincerely.

What is this? A poetry recitation? Do you think I'll forgive you just because it's that simple?

I'll do anything to you, but what do you want me to do to you? You want to take advantage of me too, huh?

But...

He turned to the side, his head aching, and leaned against the door, not knowing what to do with her.

Her words were rather mediocre, but given her self-destructive and earnest nature, if he were to actually get angry at her here, she could easily punish herself and presumptuously atone for her sins.

It turns out that after being scolded by the Scummy Pink-haired Girl, she turned around and went to her childhood sweetheart (female) to ask for her body—punishing herself by having sex with someone she didn't love. After being rejected, she went and started some kind of couples recruitment event.

Similarly, if he were to say something too harsh here, she might do the same, and he would be the one in trouble then.

But he couldn't suppress the resentment in his heart if he just let her go like that...

"It seems I'm not without a chance after all?" A clear, gentle voice rang in his ear.

They were so close that you could even feel the fragrant breeze that was being casually exhaled onto your ear.

"!!!"

When?!

He suddenly turned his head and met her proud, victorious gaze from the blue sea.

Without anyone noticing, she silently stood beside him again, leaning forward and placing her head on his shoulder; the two were practically touching.

Ouka Mai pursed her lips smugly, and her body, which had been leaning against the door like his, flipped over to face him.

A pair of soft hands grasped his Hands, interlocked their fingers and pressed them against the flat surface, their bodies pressed tightly together, pinning him firmly against the door.

"... What... what are you going to do now?" Sakurakoji Talent's lips were incredibly dry from the touch of her near-perfect figure, and he felt a little nervous.

As expected of a mixed-race model, her stats are impressive. And because of her superhuman abilities in both academics and athletics, her young body possesses a firm, strong, and incredibly elastic physique, unlike the flabby, muscular muscular dystrophy of some girls...

Seriously, did I just get Kabe-don in a compromising situation?

He's always the one teasing and pinning people against the Kabe-don, but today...

"Do you like me?" With their noses barely a centimeter apart, Ouka Mai asked again in a low voice.

The warm, humid air, mixed with her fragrant and refreshing scent, and her long, golden eyelashes that almost blurred his vision, contrasting with his silvery-white eyelashes, made it hard not to have impure thoughts.

"Talent smells wonderful, I really like it..." She twitched her nose and sniffed gently.

"..." Thank you, you too.

Was the subtle scent lingering around his nose a floral lily fragrance, or a fresh citrus scent?

Anyway, this doesn't seem good! You've come to the wrong place and picked the wrong person!

We are all comrades who volunteer to walk the path of lilies; shouldn't we be avoiding internal strife here?

... However, besides the obvious scent of the high-end fragrance, there seemed to be something else mixed in. Could it be her natural body odor?

"I only consider you a friend, and my feelings for you are only in that sense." He bit his tongue, forcing himself to regain his senses, and turned his face slightly to the side in the little space he had left.

Although the other person is indeed very tempting and a good match, then again, haven't all the women he's met been like that?

Just like his attitude towards Okura Rumin Shura Field, he didn't want to fall into a miserable situation so soon before resolving his own health issues.

Ouka Mai wasn't discouraged; instead, she became even happier and concluded, "That's just your imagination. You actually like me as your lover!"

"Your inexplicable confidence—ugh! your arrogance—can sometimes be really difficult to deal with!"

Sakurakoji Talent is about to have a breakdown. He can't scold her, and he can't offer any gentle explanations. What should he do?!

This is outrageous! Who is the victim here?!

This damned constitution of his—if it weren't for the need to compromise on deadlines, he would have already...

Etc!

He carefully examined his body, and his previously confused expression instantly froze.

How could this be...?

Thinking about the progress of his treatment, he subconsciously felt a pang of sadness, only to discover—

His progress, which was originally only around 20%, suddenly increased by another 5%, reaching 25%!

Wow! (in Chinese)

The feeling of ease and comfort he just experienced wasn't because his blood and energy were too excited, thus numbing his nerves, but rather because it genuinely enhanced the therapeutic effect.

What happened?!

Speaking of what just happened, all that's left is ' Ouka Mai knocks on his door in the early morning and steals his first kiss when he's not looking'...

Kissing someone can actually speed things up? Why didn't you say so sooner!

If he had known it would turn out this way, he would have already approached dozens of minor female supporting characters and coaxed them into resolving this issue!

He was initially pessimistic about the treatment, thinking that at the current pace, by the time everything was resolved, he would have to know at least several hundred people. After all, girls like Hoshino Ai and Shiina Mahiru, who lacked love, were a very small minority.

Even if the girls in the band are incredibly generous, they still couldn't raise that much money.

I never imagined that one kiss could accomplish so much. Looking at it this way, wouldn't he only need a maximum of 20 kisses to achieve his goal?

Yay! I don't have to worry about Shura Field situations anymore! At least, the danger has been greatly reduced!

Once he's prepared to take 20 slaps, he can truly embrace the world freely!

Considering the current situation, we might only need to endure 15 more!

Long live kissing! 50%... huh? 5%?

His internal monologue abruptly stopped, and he muttered the somewhat familiar number to himself. "Why does this feel like something like this has happened before?"

Five percent, five percent, five percent... five percent?!

He suddenly remembered what had happened the last time he was with someone: the strange change in their pace after he woke up, and the unnatural expression on their face...

Hoshino Ai! What did you do to me while I was sleeping?!

Sakurakoji Talent was so shocked by Cai Cai's talent that his body trembled, causing Ouka Mai was pressed against him, to let out a soft moan.

He explained why he acted that way back then, initially thinking it was due to the pent-up emotions of that loveless kid finally erupting, but he never expected it to be like that...

So his first kiss was long gone?

His eyes were vacant, and he seemed somewhat lost and disoriented.

He straightened his forehead, looked at the flushed Ouka Mai in front of him, swallowed hard, and now, instead of blaming her for taking his lips, he even felt a little guilty for saying that it was also his first kiss...

But explaining now is pointless—isn't the situation complicated enough already?

What should he do if she cries and asks him who that person is?

If Aoyama Nanami happens to be cleaning up at that moment, then I'd be so happy I could jump into the Yellow River—that's right, Nanami!

What time is it? Why aren't you cleaning yet?! Look what your owners are suffering! If this keeps up, some of them might get NTR'd!

It seems we'll have to implement specialized maid training to keep her from being so lazy!

He completely forgot that it was he who asked the cleaning to be done later on weekends so as not to disturb his sleeping in...

"What's wrong with five percent?"

Upon hearing the number he had just mentioned, Ouka Mai asked curiously.

"It's nothing, sorry, I just suddenly thought of something."

"?" She blinked and tilted her head, a hint of doubt in her smile. "There's absolutely no need for an apology."

Oh, really? Actually, I was apologizing for something else, but you still don't know...

Volume Two: Daily Life Intertwined with Asura

Chapter 269 It really is delicious!

"Speaking of which..." Ouka Mai slowly turned her head, her jade-like face revealing a girlish Shy that was even more exquisite and profound than before.

"While I'm happy to receive your agreement and would love to accompany you, if possible, I'd like to have our first time inside..."

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Sakurakoji Talent, puzzled and confused.

When did he agree, and what did he agree to?

Do you think restraining him will allow him to spout nonsense? Are you perhaps suffering from hysteria?

"Seriously? I never expected you to be so mischievous, Talent ~" Ouka Mai chuckled and tightened her grip on his cool, silky hand, her earlobes turning red.

"Are you shy? I'm shy too, but if it's what you want, I'm willing to do anything..."

"Wait! Could you please explain more clearly? I'm getting more and more confused."

"Hmm? Fine, since you want it this way..." Ouka Mai took a small step back, and the two finally separated.

She released one of his hands, loosening half of his restraint, and then pointed downwards with her free finger.

Following the direction of her slender, bamboo-like index finger, Sakurakoji Talent looked down, and at the end of his gaze, there was none other than his lower...

"Although this is my first time experiencing something like this, my grades are excellent. If I'm not mistaken about my biology, this should mean you have feelings for me, right?"

"..." He sensed the unconscious dynamics that had occurred to him while he was lost in thought, and was speechless.

Anyone who could maintain composure under those circumstances is a superhuman...

"Hmph~" Ouka Mai released her other hand, smiled, and leaned in again, wrapping her arms around his neck from behind, holding him even tighter than before, and explained:

"Don't be nervous, I'm not against this kind of thing. In fact, I hope we can take things further and have a relationship. I'm available anytime you want."

She was already quite tall, but after putting on high heels, her line of sight was almost level with his.

In such close proximity, her breath easily landed on his face.

"My heart has been captured by you, so my first kiss, my body, all my first times, and my whole life... are all yours. So, when do you want to start?"

She rested her delicate, rounded chin on his shoulder, a mischievous glint in her eyes, and gently breathed into his ear.

Sensing the change intensify, she smiled with satisfaction, her eyes narrowing.

"..."

His body was embraced tightly from the front by something soft he had never felt before, and Sakurakoji Talent's mind went blank.

He had never hugged Okura Rumin so intimately.

What is he supposed to do? He's stuck in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward, and can't give a definite answer in a short time.

How can there be such a woman in the world!

He could only stall for time awkwardly. "Ichikyu? Isn't that too hasty? I think such a life-changing event should be considered more carefully..."

The pink-haired girl's ideas, which I couldn't quite understand before, now feel incredibly oppressive after experiencing them firsthand!

There's a girl here who's born in the same gender!

"Hmm... if you think it's too fast, we can get engaged first!"

Ouka Mai didn't seem to care. "We can get engaged now, and then get married after I graduate. If you need me, even if it means skipping class or turning down work... I'll come to your side immediately. What do you think?"

Sakurakoji Talent is often silent; what you're saying is necessary, but is it serious?

I never expected that I would be proposed to in person before I had even been confessed to in person—even though I had received love letters before.

"If you feel shy and find it difficult to speak up, I'll handle things with both sets of parents."