Sakura: I'll Accept Anything! / Sakura Airi's Bold Move

"What is it? If I can do it, of course it's no problem." Hashiba Hikaru looked at her increasingly flushed face, her tone still very gentle.

"I want... a hug from Classmate Hashiba... a face-to-face hug..."

After using almost all her strength, Sakura Airi's face was almost steaming, but she still managed to say the sentence completely.

This wasn't a whim of the young girl; it was a plan she had thought of long ago. From the choice of time to the arrangement of the location, everything was carefully considered by Sakura.

"Ah... is that so?"

Hashiba Hikaru looked somewhat surprised. He had thought the other party would make some kind of request, but it turned out to be just this.

"Is it not okay?" Sakura Airi stared at his face with her blue eyes, her small hands placed in front of her chest, looking quite afraid of being rejected by the boy.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Hashiba Hikaru rubbed his temples. He thought back to the stocks with relatively high prices. Besides his frequent close interactions with Ichinose Honami, he had also grown very close to Kushida Kikyo, with quite a few physical contacts between them.

Then there's this shy Sakura in front of me. She seemed quite afraid of interacting with people before, but now she's made this decision.

Or should I wait for the stock price to rise another wave, then cash out and run away with the money?

Otherwise, continuing to play might really cause problems...

"Sure, if that's Sakura's wish." Hashiba Hikaru nodded.

"Really?"

Upon hearing the confirmation, Sakura Airi's face lit up with joy.

Immediately afterward, under Hashiba Hikaru's gaze, she actually reached out and unzipped her sportswear, revealing a rather revealing solid-color short-sleeved shirt underneath. She then went on to take off her baggy sports pants, revealing a pair of hot pants that were showing up to her upper thighs.

"?"

Upon witnessing this scene, the boy's expression froze instantly.

No, what is she trying to do?

Chapter 187 Sakura: I can accept anything!

"Sakura, what's going on?"

Seeing the red-haired girl who had suddenly changed her outfit, Hashiba Hikaru's heart pounded with alarm. He wondered if he had been too hasty, since judging from her appearance, she had probably already made plans.

"Actually, it's because my workout clothes smell a bit sweaty... so I thought it would be better to hug like this..." Sakura Airi didn't dare to look into Hashiba Hikaru's eyes now, even though her heart was beating very fast. But she had come this far, and there was no turning back.

The girl wanted to express the genuine love in her heart, which was not only the result of long-term accumulation, but more importantly, because Sakura Airi had completely confirmed that the other person was the source of her courage.

Whether it's wanting to make a change or wanting to stay with him, these are her most genuine feelings. The emotions in her heart don't lie, nor do they deny anything; this is what she wants most.

On the other hand, because she is naturally thoughtful, Sakura Airi understands that if she keeps waiting, Hashiba Hikaru might be snatched away by someone else.

To ensure she achieved the desired result, she also made another commitment, one that the girl believed no one else possessed.

Therefore, today is the time to charge forward.

"Um, I'm here, Classmate Hashiba..." Sakura slowly approached the boy in front of her. Although she saw the strange expression on his face, she had no way out now and had to move forward.

"Um."

Noticing the girl's trembling body, Hashiba Hikaru sighed, then took a step forward and pulled her into his arms, his embrace filled with softness and sweetness.

The moment their bodies touched, Sakura Airi immediately stretched her soft arms behind the boy and hugged his waist tightly. Not only that, the girl pressed herself tightly against Hashiba Hikaru's chest, as if she wanted to meld herself into his body.

"Mmm... that's it." She closed her eyes, feeling that incredibly cherished scent enveloping her breath, her expression one of blissful intoxication.

"Will Sakura be satisfied now?" Hashiba Hikaru gently embraced her, his tone soft as he could still feel the girl's body trembling slightly.

"Of course not, there are many things I want to do..."

"But this goes beyond the boundaries of friendship, Sakura." Hashiba Hikaru expressed his attitude in his own way. He roughly guessed what Sakura Airi was going to say next, but thankfully Ichinose Honami had given a warning beforehand, so the boy wasn't completely at a loss.

"We've come this far, doesn't Classmate Hashiba understand what I mean?" Sakura Airi didn't look up, but gently nuzzled the boy's chest in response.

What if the final answer isn't what you want?

"That's alright, because I've already made another decision, okay? I don't think Classmate Hashiba will refuse." After hearing Hashiba Hikaru's question, the girl trembled slightly, but still managed to say the next sentence.

"What kind of awareness?"

"A very important realization: to achieve my most important wish, everything else can be put aside." Sakura Airi's voice suddenly became softer; if the boy hadn't been so close, he might not have been able to hear her.

"..."

"Can I listen to you Classmate Hashiba?"

"...Go ahead and say it." Hashiba Hikaru held the soft Sakura Airi, and his expression became quite complicated after hearing her words.

"Well... I actually fell in love with Classmate Hashiba a long time ago, a very long time ago, probably less than a month after we met. I never thought it would happen so quickly."

"Um."

"At the time, I was quite puzzled. He was a guy I had only known for a short time, so why did he evoke so many emotions in me that I had never felt before? It was really intriguing."

Sakura Airi felt the warmth of the boy's embrace, her voice tinged with sweetness as she reminisced.

"After checking several times, I finally realized that I had indeed fallen for Classmate Hashiba; this was my most genuine feeling."

"Um."

"But I actually know that the person who's closest to Classmate Hashiba is Ichinose, right? I envy her. Not only are they Classmate Hashiba, but they can also spend a lot of time together during breaks."

"Why would you say that?" Hashiba Hikaru, somewhat surprised.

"Hehe, there's always a strong girly scent in Classmate Hashiba's dorm room. I happened to smell it when I walked past Ichinose once."

"..."

"Although I know that Classmate Hashiba hasn't officially started dating her yet, if she wants to be in a relationship, Ichinose should be her top choice."

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru couldn't really find any objection to her statement. Even disregarding the photo of him with a child in his "Life Album," if he really wanted to date a girl, his first choice would most likely be Ichinose Honami every day.

This is something that requires almost no hesitation.

Seeing that the other person was speechless, Sakura Airi suddenly raised her head, stared into Hashiba Hikaru's eyes, and said, "So, my resolve has become very simple."

What is it?

Seemingly sensing that something was amiss, Hashiba Hikaru's expression immediately turned serious.

Even if I can't be your boyfriend/ Classmate Hashiba, I still want to be with you.

Sakura Airi felt her heart pounding wildly and said, trembling slightly, "So... can I be the second one? Like... like..."

Although it was a decision she made after careful consideration, the girl was still very nervous when it came time to express it.

Sakura knew she could never win against Ichinose Honami. Moreover, if Hashiba Hikaru actually started dating him someday, she might never have another chance to express her feelings. So, speaking up now would give her an advantage.

Although the suggestion was somewhat embarrassing, it was the best solution she could think of. After all, the girl had no friends and didn't need to care about what others thought.

"No, that's not fair to you!"

Hashiba Hikaru immediately interrupted the girl, releasing his grip on her and his expression turning serious.

"I don't need fairness, I can accept anything!"

After feeling the other person's arm leave her body, Sakura Airi hugged the boy's waist even tighter.

"This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a conclusion I reached after careful consideration."

Sakura Airi bit her lip, her small face tightly tense. She used to look weak and timid, but now she appeared quite determined.

"Because I can't accept a future where Classmate Hashiba is with other people, if possible, I hope there's a place for me."

Seeing the red-haired girl's expression, which seemed genuinely serious, and feeling her unwavering resolve, Hashiba Hikaru fell silent once more.

This time, things have really gone completely wrong.

Chapter 188 The Bold Sakura Airi

In the secluded storage room, because Sakura Airi was clinging tightly to Hashiba Hikaru's waist, he was lost in thought and for a moment forgot to push her away.

Sakura gazed cautiously at the boy's face. Although she had just spoken those words very boldly, ultimately they were all her own thoughts. If he were to reject her outright, the final result might be even more embarrassing than silently leaving.

However, after expressing her feelings to Hashiba Hikaru, the red-haired girl did not regret it, because this was not a decision she made on a whim, but a plan she came up with after a long period of mental preparation.

Everyone has the right to strive for their own happiness, Sakura Airi doesn't believe she's bound to lose.

After all, Hashiba Hikaru and Hikari were quite close when they spent time together in private, and the boy would often act according to the girl's wishes. If he didn't care at all, he wouldn't behave like this.

And if it succeeds, then you can boldly embrace your own happiness.

Filled with unease and anticipation, the girl pressed her head tightly against the other's chest. The emotions she felt made her body even hotter, causing Hashiba Hikaru's expression to change once again.

It's important to emphasize that Sakura Airi isn't wearing her usual baggy tracksuit now, but rather a very fitted, solid-colored short-sleeved shirt. Whether it's the boy's imagination or not, he can clearly feel her rather voluptuous figure, and a certain... suggestive area...

"Cough..."

After forcing himself to focus, Hashiba Hikaru looked down at the girl in his arms, sighed, and asked with some reluctance, "Sakura, is this really the decision you want to make? This isn't a good thing."

"But if we don't do this, and one day Classmate Hashiba and Ichinose start dating, will we still be able to meet in private?"

"Hmm... I think it's a good idea, as a friend."

The young man paused for a moment. In his own view of love, loyalty to one's partner was very important. Meeting in public might be acceptable, but spending time together in private was definitely not.

"But I want more than just to be friends with Classmate Hashiba, isn't that the problem?"

"..."

"Or is it that you, Classmate Hashiba, really dislike me, and that the way you acted when you were with me before was all an act?" The red-haired girl raised her head, her watery blue eyes staring intently at the other person's face.

"Of course not..."

Hashiba Hikaru certainly didn't dislike Sakura Airi. On the contrary, after she started to increase his "stock price" (i. e., her popularity), the boy felt quite comfortable spending time with her because he didn't have to worry about any class competition.

Even if it's just to pretend he enjoys photography, it allows his mind to relax completely. Plus, the other person is such a good-looking person, so it's impossible for him to feel any dislike.

"Then why can't my request be granted?"

Sakura Airi could sense Hashiba Hikaru's emotional changes, so she knew he didn't dislike her, which gave her the confidence to make this bold decision.

"But this..."

"I'll be very good and won't pester you to spend more time with me. If you really do start dating Classmate Hashiba Ichinose, I'll still dedicate most of my time to her."

The red-haired girl leaned against Hashiba Hikaru's chest and murmured softly.

"As long as Classmate Hashiba let me stay by your side, that's enough..."

The boy felt his mouth was a little dry. He truly understood just how profound Sakura Airi's determination was. Was she willing to give up her dignity just to stay by his side?

"Can't we be... friends?"

"If we're just friends, I'm afraid we'll never have the chance to spend time together privately again."

Although Hashiba Hikaru only offered various evasive answers, the red-haired girl's heart began to pound, because she keenly sensed the other person's feelings.

Is he wavering?

He was wavering about whether or not to accept himself!

After realizing this, the girl's eyes became even more watery. She pressed her proud body even closer to Hashiba Hikaru's chest and began to wrap her legs around his.

Although she had never been in a relationship, as an idol and model active online, Sakura Airi was quite knowledgeable in this area. This was what she wanted to do, so despite being shy, she began to make various awkward attempts.

Upon sensing these changes, the boy's body trembled once more.

"Wait, Sakura, you..."

Hashiba Hikaru gasped. As a healthy high school student, it was impossible for her to be completely without any thoughts at a time like this.

Previously, he had always been quite mindful of maintaining a distance when spending time with Sakura in private, but now the two were so intimate that they were practically inseparable, and the thought of being forcibly removed from his mind resurfaced.

What's wrong with me?

Although Sakura Airi's face had long since turned as red as an apple, she still suppressed her shyness and continued to rub against his body, even putting on a very natural look of confusion, as pure as an innocent girl who was unaware of the ways of the world.

With her appearance and proactive attitude, her allure is multiplied several times over.