Chapter 450

Ichiji Hoshika looked up at him, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

After a while, she typed and gently parted her red lips. "Did you have a good holiday?"

Well, let's leave it at that.

To be honest, I was quite happy. At least I got to travel and enjoy the scenery, received an unexpected bonus, and had a question that had been bothering me for a long time answered.

To say I was unhappy, well, I was unhappy, after all, these short eight or nine days were quite eventful and complicated...

Overall, however, it's still a very positive development.

Where did you go these past few days?

"Uji in Kyoto."

"Oh, you mean the place that produces tea and matcha, right? I know."

"I'm so surprised, I didn't expect you to know that, manager."

"... Are you looking for a beating again?"

"Hehe, just kidding~ What about you guys, store managers?"

He brushed it off with a grin.

During the days he was absent from work, Ichiji Hoshika also took a break to give the Starry a vacation.

It's Golden Week, after all. Even if she doesn't rest, Ichiji Nijika and the others need to rest too. They can't keep doing his work for him.

"Nothing much, just like before: sleeping, eating and drinking with PA and the others, going to the amusement park with Nijika and the others... and so on."

"I'm so envious..."

"Hmm? What's so enviable about that? It's much more ordinary than your trip, isn't it?"

"You don't understand at all! Manager! All I want is this ordinary life!"

"Then just do it. Who's stopping you?"

"I... never mind, I can't explain it to you. I'm going to go cook."

As he turned to get to work, Ichiji Hoshika called out to him, "Wait!"

"What's wrong?"

He looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"..."

Ichiji Hoshika looked somewhat uneasy, her beautiful face, which was more mature and handsome than Ichiji Nijika's, flushed slightly as she hesitated and asked shyly, "... Are there any disposable hair ties left?"

With just one sentence, Sakurakoji Talent understood her meaning, and his eyebrows curved into a smile.

"Understood!"

"There were still quite a few left when I checked last time, they should still be there."

He took out the necessary tools from the cabinet, walked behind her, and gathered up her golden hair.

Feeling the tremors coming from above her head and back, Ichiji Hoshika felt a Shy and peaceful feeling in her heart.

After a few days without him tying her hair, she suddenly realized she seemed to be a little nostalgic for it.

Could it be that I really have feelings for him...?

No way! Ichiji Hoshika! He's the boy my sister likes! How could you do this!

No, no, no, it's just that I like his hairstyle, it has absolutely nothing to do with liking anything else!

Ultimately, I've never been in a relationship before, so I have no idea what liking someone feels like, especially considering the huge age difference between us...

While she was struggling to think about all of this, Sakurakoji Talent had already swiftly finished her work and tied her hair into a cascading half-up ponytail.

After doing all this, Sakurakoji Talent slowly lowered his head, a wicked smile curving his lips.

"Manager~ You always trouble me to do your hair, shouldn't you give me a reward?"

Ichiji Hoshika, who was admiring herself in her newly bought large mirror, paused for a moment, then slowly said, "... What kind of reward do you want? Juice, okay?"

"I've already graduated from that. I want something as sweet as fruit juice."

"That's... um!"

He covered her soft lips with one hand to prevent her from making any attractive noises, looked around to make sure it was safe, and then directly took her pink earlobe into his mouth.

He used a little force with Hands to stop her struggle, and in her dazed gaze, he indulged himself for a while.

Because the location was too sensitive, and to avoid being discovered, he only took a small part and didn't "torture" her too much.

In the end, he kissed her soft, fragrant cheeks and neck, then got up and left without hesitation.

All of this took no more than 30 seconds.

With his body providing cover, and the time being short, no one should notice anything unusual.

But it must be said, such a bold act is indeed very exciting!

"I'm off to work now~ Feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything!"

Feeling the progress value within his body increase slightly, Sakurakoji Talent returned with satisfaction.

In the past, he might not have been so bold as to take the initiative, but now, what's wrong with being bolder!

Kissing alone has its limits... Tsk, I thought I could solve the problem completely with that, what a hassle.

Fortunately, he has already foreseen the means and methods to solve the problem in the Mirai, and now he just needs to speed up the treatment.

Otherwise, he truly wouldn't know what to do if faced with potentially complicated situations...

Besides, he didn't maintain the "Mr. Nice Guy" persona because he wanted to.

Deep down, he's a mischievous and prank-loving otaku; he was just indulging them before.

"..."

After he returned to the kitchen, Ichiji Hoshika stared blankly at the laptop screen in front of her, unable to concentrate on a single word.

What just happened? That kid... Hiss~ She covered her mouth and nose in disbelief, her gaze occasionally drifting towards the figure behind the bar.

The even more vibrant color around her ears seemed to be accusing the evil deeds that had just occurred.

Despite her lack of experience, for some reason, a variety of sound effects seemed to be playing in her mind.

There was a sound of something shattering, the sound of a barrier breaking, and her own bewildered screams...

In the Ten no Yashiro apartment building.

"Eriri, these are the things you asked me to buy for you: five volumes of manga, six volumes of Light Novel, three types of games, seven Blu-ray discs, and five sets of collector's editions..."

In the Gal Studio, Aoyama Nanami gently placed a large bag full of various items on the table and said to Eriri, who was still engrossed in her work at her desk.

"Oh, thank you so much, Nanami! You've been a huge help! I'll pay you back in a bit!"

"Sawamura-kun, so much stuff... how can you let Nanami- san go buy it all by herself? I think that's a matter of character."

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it! I haven't even had much of a vacation lately because I've been juggling my Doujinshi and games... Okay, I'll pay you for running the errand later."

"Waaah~ Poor Nanami, having to be ordered around by a lowly creature like you..."

"Are you deliberately picking a fight?! Kasumigaoka Utaha!!!"

Haha~

Aoyama Nanami chuckled softly, used to their confrontational attitude. "It's alright, assisting you is my job."

"And although it is indeed a bit heavy, I can watch the works that Eriri bought for free, so it's actually a good deal."

"Sawamura-kun, look at him, what a broad mind he has! Can't you learn more from him—both in terms of inner qualities and outward appearance?"

"Gurgle!"

Eriri snapped the pencil in her hand, turned and glared fiercely at Kasumigaoka Utaha: "You! I've put up with you for too long! Come out and fight me one-on-one!"

"Ha, with your tiny little body?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha scoffed disdainfully.

"I'm going to show you what twin tails are all about today!"

"I'm so scared!"

"Kasumigaoka Utaha!!!"

"..."

Upon entering the living room, Sakurakoji Talent was greeted by this familiar and harmonious scene.

It was 5:40. After finishing preparations over there and setting the oven to bake, he came over to check on things.

"Ah, Young Master! Welcome!"

"Yo~ Nanami, good afternoon!"

"..."

"Long time no see! Talent!"

"Mashiro, how have you been lately?"

"..."

"Um, Young Master..."

"Hui... you've grown up."

"Huh? Really?"

"Hmm, in terms of hair and resisting shame."

"..."

"Talent, it's been several days, hello!"

"You too, Eriri? Are there any new Doujinshi released recently? Can I see them in advance?"

"!!! How could that be! If you want to see it, go find it yourself! Baka!"

"Ugh, so stingy."

"..."

After greeting everyone in turn, he finally fixed his gaze on the Black Long Straight Hair- haired, busty beauty with rosy cheeks, legs unconsciously pressed together, and a look of unease on her face. He narrowed his eyes with amusement.

"Yo! Senpai Utaha ~ How have you been these past few days?"

Chapter 415 Too Much Arrogance.

"... Happy? I don't know if that counts as being happy..."

"I see. But getting through it safely is better than anything else."

Seeing that she deliberately remained unchanged, he didn't expose her and spoke calmly. Apart from his eyes, he didn't tease her in any other way.

"Um~ I have something to do later, so I can't stay too long... Is there anything else you need lately?"

His words sounded like those of a leader who was showing concern for the people, and he interjected among the group of people one by one.

"No, no, the environment here is quite comfortable, even more so than at home."

Eriri appears to be looking at a comic book, but her eyes, which are wearing contact lenses, keep glancing restlessly upwards at the top of the book.

"That's good. By the way..."

Sakurakoji Talent, arms crossed, stared at Eriri's Black Stockings legs tucked into the ergonomic chair, her red eyes fixed on her precariously exposed posture. "Eriri, have you dared to bring manga to school lately?"

"Gurgle!?"

Eriri's delicate, beautiful body trembled, and her ponytail quivered. "... Why, why are you asking this?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to check how much you've improved lately, since even Mashiro has started using coins to buy things recently."

Since he gave her a little push at the entrance of Toyonosaki last time, he hadn't asked about it anymore.

However, considering that this golden retriever, who exudes a "loser" vibe, might not be so "loser" in the future, it's probably best to give her another makeover.

Operation Name: The Golden-Haired Loser's Rebirth Plan!