Diary

"How does it feel?" A woman named Ichinose Honami asked from behind Asakusa Toru with a half-smile, "Do you feel like you've ever possessed it?"

"How was the taste? Did you like it? Or didn't you like it?"

The series of questions pulled Shiina Hiyori back to reality, as if a hand from Ichinose Honami had reached out from a sweet paradise above the clouds, firmly grasped her ankle, and pulled her downwards with a sharp tug.

Like? Dislike?

Of course I like it!

If you don't like it, why would you want to do it again?

But she said it, she asked it, she reminded her.

A warning voice, far more deafening than the restriction of the handrail, echoed in Shiina Hiyori's ears following Ichinose Honami's soft question.

'Remember this: this is just an attempt, a trial I'm granting you only out of kindness, so you won't have any regrets.'

It was as if those words were being spoken coldly.

Ichinose Honami would never say such a thing.

Therefore, this interpretation can only be a wicked one made by Shiina Hiyori without her consent.

She had long regarded Ichinose Honami as an enemy.

"I, I, I..." For a moment, she seemed to have trouble organizing her thoughts and was unsure how to respond.

If we were to so easily nod and admit it, wouldn't that mean... wouldn't that mean we'd never...

--I don't want to.

Amazing, dispelling all distractions, this was the voice that resonated in my heart.

I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't want it!

Just like a child who sees a toy they love but is ruthlessly pulled away by their parents, Shiina Hiyori mentally plopped down on the ground, loudly and unreasonably shouting words of refusal at her perfectly rational mind.

I absolutely do not want to.

Then, a seductive voice whispered in my ear.

"If you haven't had it yet, can you 'delay' this process?"

Seize on loopholes in the language.

What I've been saying before wasn't just trying to kiss, but trying to 'have a moment'.

But possession is a rather abstract concept, something that cannot be proven or disproven, and can only remain a feeling in the hearts of others.

If that's the case, if that's how it is.

As long as you say you don't have it yet, or that it's not enough, that's not considered unreasonable talk like "I have it."

... this can delay the passage of time.

Then, then...

Then you become addicted to it and find it hard to let go.

Ah, she knew it; she was already addicted.

When her thoughts began to waver, when the idea of giving it a try arose in her mind...

She will no longer have a future where she is alone.

"...I don't own it yet, so it can't be considered ownership." She finally spoke.

As she spoke, Shiina Hiyori began to question herself in her mind.

Should we use such an excuse?

You need to deceive yourself first, take some time to cool down, calm down, and think things through.

Should we make the decision, with utmost care and seriousness, one that will perhaps be the least regrettable?

... That was the biggest mistake.

My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled, and the words that had been stuck in my throat echoed back to me.

"So, please stay with me from now on, and for all eternity." Ignoring Ichinose Honami, Shiina Hiyori looked at the face of the person she should be looking at most at this moment, and the person she most wanted to look at.

The girl reached out her hand to Asakusa Toru.

Shiina Hiyori felt relieved.

"Is this a confession?" Asakusa Toru gently took the small hand in his and smiled.

Soft and boneless, fair and white as snow.

So light, so light that you can hardly feel its weight, yet it leaves a deep impression.

In that instant, Asakusa Toru clearly realized that he would never lose her again.

I've confessed my feelings to you countless times already.

With a slight upturn at the corners of her lips, Shiina Hiyori revealed a radiant smile, her eyebrows curving slightly, making her exceptionally beautiful.

"But you haven't confessed to me enough, and that makes me very unhappy." Releasing her outstretched hand, she instead wrapped her arms around his waist, lowering her head to his chest, Shiina Hiyori muttered, "Please say you like me a few more times."

I want to hear it.

"I like you."

Without hesitation, he gave her the words she wanted to hear.

Say it again.

But the greedy girl couldn't stop herself from demanding more.

"I like you."

"Again."

"I like you."

"I like you."

"I like you."

Repeated, cyclical, sweet-smelling voices echoed throughout the audience.

The curtain had long since fallen on the play, but Ichinose Honami seemed to still be sitting in the audience.

She watched quietly as the woman named Shiina Hiyori nestled in his arms, as the man she loved repeatedly, word after word, tirelessly uttered the words 'I like you'.

Are you happy?

She should be happy.

She succeeded in her goal; she achieved the result she wanted.

Shiina Hiyori followed her heart, accepted her feelings, and acknowledged her emotions.

Then, it transformed into a new chain and wrapped around his body.

She should be happy.

Are you unhappy?

She must be unhappy.

The person she liked was taken away; the person she liked is now saying things she likes to someone else.

More love will be taken away, and more time will be stolen.

Shiina Hiyori's name has been added to the timetable, and Shiina Hiyori's existence will further intervene in his life.

Unlike the time with Shiranami Chihiro, this time it was the first time she had personally pushed Shiina Hiyori's back.

She should be unhappy.

But Ichinose Honami simply watched with a smile on her face.

He closed his mouth, shut his lips, and bit his teeth.

So calm.

After the curtain fell on stage, the theater lights flickered on one after another.

The dimly lit stands will be illuminated, and the exit doors will be opened.

The beams of light projected from above acted like spotlights, illuminating, reflecting, and focusing on them.

Ichinose Honami wasn't happy, but neither was she unhappy.

But, very calmly, I whispered in my heart:

"Not enough."

That's far from enough.

Chapter 244 Diary

On August 1st, the students, who Advanced Nurturing by the cruise ship, arrived at the Uninhabited Island and began their Uninhabited Island Special Exam.

On the same day, Class 1-D withdrew from the exam.

On August 2nd, the Little Princess, having received a tip, launched a late-night report, becoming the mastermind behind the scenes and orchestrating a spectacular battle with Class C.

On the same day, the Little Princess was reported for going too far and was disqualified.

On the same day, First-Year Class C withdrew from the exam after having a great time.

On August 3, the Uninhabited Island Special Exam ended early, and everyone boarded the ship for a meeting to discuss how to handle the "serious violations" by Class B and Class C.

On August 4th, the meeting results were finalized, the exam results were announced, and 100 yuan was deducted from each candidate, with full settlement.

Good evening, everyone.

I've briefly summarized the situation of the past few days for everyone.

Looking back and carefully reviewing the past four days, I was surprised to find that... only four days have actually passed.

I can't even imagine how serious the unrest would be if the Uninhabited Island Exam were held for seven days, and people didn't leave early to finish the exam.

I wasn't planning to spend too much time on this today, since I've already written everything I needed to say, criticized, mocked, and let bygones be bygones in my diary a few days ago.

But--

The situation has changed.

I have some good news to share with everyone today.

Starting today, my life's script will have a new name.

<I Super, Super, Super Love My 100 Girlfriends>

Just kidding.

However, although it was a joke, I am genuinely in a good mood.

Family members, does anyone understand? She's just so adorable!

I really want to kiss, hug, and lift you up high; I really should give you a big kiss.

Those who don't understand what makes her so lovable are in for a world of trouble!

It's okay if you don't understand, it doesn't matter.

Overall, I'm in a good mood.

While we're at it, let me give you a quick recap.

... It's called a debriefing, but there's really nothing to debrief. I think I've already covered everything in my diary from the past few days.

There's nothing more to say, except...

Let me think about it. The final score wasn't announced, but it was just released today, so it was basically as expected.

The matter of "serious violations" was not discussed in detail and was somewhat glossed over.

And then there's Class A.

We've already talked a lot about the other classes, so I'll just mention Class A bit, to be fair.

At this point, some people might ask, "Brother, didn't Class A win? Didn't Class A achieve a great victory? Aren't Class A yours?"