Chapter 452
Probably not. Even if she told them, it wouldn't help; it would only cause more panic. Her parents probably wouldn't tell her that.
Filled with unanswered questions, he gently closed the door.
Five minutes later, inside the room.
Having finally regained her composure after feeling frustrated and flustered, Kasumigaoka Utaha was preparing to start her work for the day when her phone, which was on the table, suddenly vibrated.
I glanced at the screen; it only displayed a few words: "Come to the hallway."
The messenger is -- Talent-kun.
"..."
The delicate skin, which had just cooled down, suddenly became scalding hot again.
With an IQ of at least 140, she could certainly understand what that sentence meant.
Especially considering his actions just now...
Before she could hesitate for long, her phone vibrated again. "Hurry up! Or I'll spank you!"
Seeing this even more explicit text message than before, she really wanted to bury her head in the table—if she could.
But she knew that the other person was no stranger, and if she delayed too long, he might really disregard what others thought and do something even worse to her later...
After thinking for a moment, she slowly got up and walked laboriously towards the door, deliberately raising her voice as if explaining to someone, "I suddenly feel like going downstairs for a stroll, and maybe find some inspiration!"
I didn't mention the rooftop garden because I was afraid they would come up with it too.
Have a safe trip!
X N.
No one noticed anything amiss; it seems she had done this before.
Snap~
After the soft, stealthy sound of the door closing, she let out a sigh of relief, but soon her heart clenched again.
As soon as she turned around, she saw that beautiful smiling face that made her heart flutter with a mixture of joy and worry.
Sakurakoji Talent pulled her over and Kabe-don her against the wall in the corridor, breathing softly on her delicate face. "Do you know why I called you out, Senpai Utaha?"
"No, I don't know..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha skin flushed red, paid no heed to herself pressing against him, and stubbornly retorted.
"Really? But children who lie will be punished, you know?"
"... I know, I understand."
She quietly changed her answer.
"Really? Then tell me, why did I call you out?"
"..."
"You won't even talk to me? That really hurts me. Looks like I really need to control you!"
"..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha was almost in tears. She had been the top student in the entire school for three years, but she was completely at a loss when faced with this problem!
He lifted her chin, which was as smooth as the finest silk, and continued speaking at extremely close range, "Senpai Utaha, how was your experience a few days ago?"
"..."
"If you still don't speak, you really will have to be punished."
"... Comfortable."
Kasumigaoka Utaha could only weakly reply that she hadn't come out to gather inspiration; her mind was a complete mess.
"Do you still want to try?"
"... No, umm!"
"..."
She was simultaneously subjected to numerous difficulties, and unable to cope, she could only accept them willingly...
Another five minutes later.
Kasumigaoka Utaha's skin above her clothes was vividly red and alluring. She pushed him away forcefully but weakly, explaining worriedly, "No, no, we really can't do this anymore. There will be people in the hallway, and Nanami and the others might come out later..."
To her surprise, Sakurakoji Talent obediently stopped, resting his chin on his hand and staring at her with a smile.
After a dozen seconds, she suddenly said, "Has something happened these past few days, Senpai Utaha? Compared to last time, your mindset seems to have changed."
"Huh?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had expected him to ignore her and continue, was momentarily bewildered upon hearing his words.
"Changes? No, I've basically stayed home these past few days, so..."
Thinking about the message Aki Tomoya had sent her last time, she hesitated for a moment.
Will telling him about this make him angry?
Seeing her hesitation, Sakurakoji Talent didn't press the matter, instead changing the subject. "Well, never mind, the result speaks for itself. I'm happy, thank you!"
But did he really win me over so easily? He thought he'd need to get closer several times. How boring! Just kidding.
"Hmm? What does that mean...?"
When she was with him, Kasumigaoka Utaha Zong felt that her IQ was a little lacking, and she always only vaguely understood what he said.
"You'll find out later, but for now~"
After a playful laugh, he pressed himself against her again. "Senpai Utaha ~ You must have noticed by now, right? What do you suggest we do now?"
"!!!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha kept her crimson eyes, even more intensely red than his, tightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling slightly as they almost poked his skin.
"... Talent-kun, please, please~"
"That, that really can't be... at least not here..."
"Of course, I won't leave you here. We need to go somewhere where there are no people or surveillance cameras. Come with me!"
Holding her slender hand, he thoroughly enjoyed the warm and delicate touch.
He led her for several dozen steps, turned a corner, and then stopped. Their destination was none other than the stairwell with its doors tightly shut.
"Is this okay? Thank you for your help!"
He leaned her against the door, took out his phone with one hand, and looked at her with a playful expression, his eyes gleaming with S-like charisma.
"You must have seen a lot about this, Senpai Utaha... like Eriri's manga."
"So, you understand, right?"
He gave her a knowing look and opened his screen to search for contacts.
The time is up; I need to contact the store and tell them I'll need a little more time...
Cornered and with nowhere to hide, Kasumigaoka Utaha with her emotions, repeatedly pursing her lips and changing expressions, before finally biting her lip, her beautiful eyes filled with determination, and making up her mind.
"Utaha- senpai is the best! I love you so much!"
"Don't be so loud..."
While stroking her lustrous hair and praising her, he sent a message to Ichiji Hoshika.
"Send!"
The clock struck 6:30 when Sakurakoji Talent finally sauntered back from outside the Starry sky.
"Sorry! I lingered a little longer with a senior colleague!"
He took over the work from Ichiji Nijika, who was replacing him, and said apologetically, "Thank you for your help, Nijika!"
"Hmm~ No~"
Ichiji Nijika's radiant smile instantly recharged Sakurakoji Talent, who was a little tired after his jog, making him feel fully revitalized!
Although, this is probably not due to her efforts...
"Mr. Talent has helped us so much, this is just what we should do!"
"Nijika is so gentle~ I love her!"
"Eh, eh?! Liking someone is..."
Ichiji Nijika, who hadn't even broken out in a cold sweat after working for half a day, was instantly taken aback by his words and shyly lowered her head, tapping her fingers.
Without answering her whispered question, he quickly placed several snacks on a tray and handed them to her. "As a token of my gratitude, these snacks are for you to enjoy after your practice. It's on me!"
"Hey, eh? No need! Mr. Talent!"
Ichiji Nijika shook her little hand, wanting to refuse.
"Don't mention it! You really helped me out!"
Sakurakoji Talent and sincere, natural gaze revealed no trace of pretense—and indeed, it was genuine.
It's not just about that aspect; more importantly, the progress bar that I didn't get from Kasumigaoka Utaha last time has finally been unlocked today!
In other words... he has now gained new abilities and acquired yet another boost of power!
I didn't expect it to be the fourth one to appear! Isn't that a bit too fast and too much?
In short, my ability to survive seems to have increased a bit! That's really nice!
Well, that's what he says, but actually it doesn't matter which one he draws, he thinks they're all useful anyway.
According to the established convention in Hiratsuka Shizuka's battle manga—the power of an ability depends on the user!
He made a decision in his heart: he would never become the kind of useless character who clearly had powerful abilities but whose combat intelligence was practically zero!
However, since it would be rather boring, I probably won't use this ability again if I don't have anything else to do...
Chapter 417: The careless Rumin.
Meanwhile, inside Gal Studio.
"Welcome back, Ms. Utaha... What's wrong with your health?"
Seeing Kasumigaoka Utaha Aoyama Nanami return with somewhat unsteady steps, Aoyama Nanami greeted her first, her tone tinged with doubt.
There was something else she didn't say: she felt the other person's complexion seemed a little off... but it could also be her imagination, or maybe they were just feeling a bit warm after walking for a while?
Kasumigaoka Utaha returned to her seat as calmly as possible, lazily slumping onto the desk. "... It's nothing, I'm just a little tired from walking around all day."
She suppressed her immense embarrassment, her ears still flushed, and buried her face in her arms.
What a despicable woman! It was only the second time, and she made her do this kind of thing!
Her legs are still numb from kneeling for so long... and the area around her cheeks is also numb.
It's true that appearances can be deceiving. She looks so gentle and delicate, but in private she's actually quite... well, you can't judge a book by its cover.
"Hmph~ Kasumigaoka Utaha, have you been indoors for too long and completely lost your ability to move? You only went out for half an hour, is it really necessary to make such a fuss?"
Eriri, reclining in her chair after flipping to the end of the manga, glanced at her sideways, not missing any opportunity to strike back.
"Shut up, you loser."
"You jerk! Who are you calling a loser?!"
"I'll shout at whoever yells the loudest."
"Ku! You're still a single, shut-in girl!"
"..."
It's such a pity, I'm no longer one, and I've even lost my first kiss...
But of course she wouldn't say it outright and let them tease her; she simply raised her eyebrows with a hint of pride, revealing the posture of a victor.
Looking around the living room, she felt inexplicably cheerful; at least among these people, she was already far ahead!