Amasawa Ichika's Bittersweet Feelings. / Sakura Airi Agrees to a Three-Person Relationship.
"Ask away, I can give you five minutes."
Hashiba Hikaru stared at Amasawa Ichika face and said, word by word, "But you have to promise not to bother Airi in the future. Can you do that?"
"Sure!"
Amasawa Ichika nodded immediately, her smile genuine. "I can assure you, Senior Hashiba, that I will never disturb Sakura -senpai's life again."
"Then ask away."
"Hmph."
Amasawa Ichika held up one finger and said with a grin, "Then I'll ask the first one first."
"You say."
"I already said this last time, if Senior Hashiba doesn't care at all, then are you and Sakura really lovers?"
"Yes."
Hashiba Hikaru didn't hide anything and gave the answer directly.
Seeing his calm attitude, Amasawa Ichika's expectant expression faltered slightly.
Does Ichinose- senpai know about this?
"Know."
"Have you... done it?"
Amasawa Ichika's breath hitched. She stared intently at Sakura Airi, whose face was already flushed, as if trying to find the answer in her expression.
"I have no interest in discussing this kind of thing with my junior. All you need to know is that Airi is my lover."
Hashiba Hikaru's tone was very calm.
Do you have any other questions?
"So... would you mind dating a girl younger than you, Senior Hashiba?"
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Chapter 761 Amasawa Ichika's bittersweet emotions.
"So... would you mind dating a girl younger than you, Senior Hashiba?"
When Amasawa Ichika asked this question, Sakura Airi, who was sitting next to Hashiba Hikaru, widened her eyes and looked at her junior in shock.
After a moment of silence, Hashiba Hikaru stared at Amasawa Ichika's expectant eyes, trying to determine whether his expression was an act.
Whether it's yes or no, his answer won't change.
"If you ask me about age, my answer is that I don't mind."
Hashiba Hikaru gave his answer, which was his honest opinion. The young man always believed that age would not be an obstacle for two people to be together; compatibility was the most important thing.
"Is this what Senior Hashiba truly thinks?"
Upon hearing his answer, Amasawa Ichika's smile deepened.
"Yes."
Hashiba Hikaru glanced at her phone and said in an extremely calm tone, "You have two minutes left to ask questions. Do you have any more questions?"
"Hehehe, actually there's only one question left."
Amasawa Ichika touched her twin ponytails and stared intently into Hashiba Hikaru's dark, inky eyes.
What is it?
"Since Senior Hashiba can date different girls at the same time, can I become one of them?"
Another straightforward statement.
From the very beginning, Amasawa Ichika has been going straight to the point, without any intention of beating around the bush, directly revealing all her thoughts.
Her expression was serious; she didn't seem to be joking.
"No."
Just like her tendency to be direct, Hashiba Hikaru's answer was equally straightforward.
The boy gave a very indifferent answer without much thought.
"... Is there absolutely no possibility?"
Amasawa Ichika's expression did not waver much; instead, she maintained her previous serious demeanor.
"Yes."
Seeing her expression, Hashiba Hikaru shook her head and asked somewhat helplessly, "Since you've come this far, I don't mind explaining it to you."
"Explain what?"
Feeling the strange emotions surging in her chest, Amasawa Ichika's eyes flickered, and her mood became extremely complicated.
Her constant directness was largely a test, but a small part of it was genuine.
Amasawa Ichika genuinely has a strong liking for Hashiba Hikaru; this is not feigned but real.
"From the perspective of an average guy, there are many reasons why he might like a girl, such as her appearance or figure."
Hashiba Hikaru smiled and said, "You happen to have both of these, which is a unique advantage for you, Amasawa."
"Then why doesn't Senior Hashiba accept me?"
Hearing his praise, Amasawa Ichika found herself unable to suppress a feeling of happiness.
"Because there is another very important factor."
Hashiba Hikaru turned to look at Sakura Airi and slowly explained, "For me, the girl I like must be cute; that's very important."
Am I not cute?
Amasawa Ichika's tone was somewhat indignant.
"The cuteness I'm referring to isn't about appearance, but rather the most authentic side of a person."
Hashiba Hikaru felt Sakura Airi suddenly grasp her hand, so she patted her soft little hand and said gently.
"Shyness is cute, gentleness is cute, and even being a little temperamental is cute."
He looked up at Amasawa Ichika's face and asked in a calm tone, "Think again, do you have a lovely place?"
"..."
The deeper meaning behind these words was actually quite obvious, Amasawa Ichika understood it as soon as Hashiba Hikaru began to explain.
He likes the most authentic side of a girl, and he doesn't like people who habitually wear a mask.
For example, myself.
"So that's how it is."
Amasawa Ichika touched her face. Because of her training in the [White Room], she was very good at controlling her facial expressions, and could portray both happy and sad emotions with unparalleled realism.
"I'm glad you understand."
Hashiba Hikaru nodded. "The question-and-answer session is over, Amasawa -senpai."
"I see."
After a moment of silence, a light smile reappeared on Amasawa Ichika's face. She glanced at Sakura Airi, who was holding hands with Hashiba Hikaru, and suddenly felt a little jealous of her.
During the process of preparing for the exam with this senior, Amasawa Ichika basically learned about Sakura Airi's situation. She was a high school girl who was mediocre in all aspects, with average academic performance and athletic ability.
Aside from her striking looks and figure, she has absolutely nothing remarkable about her. If someone like that were to enter the [White Room], she probably wouldn't even last a week.
But one thing was clear from Hashiba Hikaru's eyes: he liked her very much.
That's enough.
Sakura Airi's future life will definitely be very happy, even if she has to share her childhood love with others, but judging from her appearance, she doesn't seem to mind such a thing.
Seriously.
"Then I won't disturb Senior Hashiba and Sakura- senpai's intimate time. Bye-bye!"
"Since you knew it was a disturbance, you shouldn't have shown up here."
Hashiba Hikaru added calmly, "Remember, you're not allowed to stalk Airi anymore."
"I understand."
Amasawa Ichika turned around and touched her face again. The emotions in her heart surged up uncontrollably once more, making the tip of her nose feel a little sore.
What am I feeling...?
Is it sadness?
Or is it disappointment?
She quickened her pace to leave the secluded corner, her steps still light, but her heart felt as if a heavy stone had been added.
After Amasawa Ichika's figure completely disappeared, Hashiba Hikaru finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hopefully, this guy won't bother you again."
"Um."
After nodding, Sakura Airi suddenly stared intently at her lover's face.
After hearing the conversation, her heart was already overflowing with intense emotions.
"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that, Airi?"
Hashiba Hikaru seemed to sense something and asked with a hint of teasing.
"I want..."
The girl leaned in close and pressed her head against his chest.
"What do you want to do?"
"..."
She moved her lips and uttered a few words in a very soft voice, Hashiba Hikaru naturally heard.
"Let's go back to the dorm first."
"Good."
"Wait, I remember that thing in Airi's dorm was already used up, right?"
Suddenly remembering something, the boy paused slightly.
"Should I go buy some more?"
"No need~"
Sakura Airi took Hashiba Hikaru's hand and said, her face flushed.
I don't want to use it today.
"... good."
Chapter 762 Sakura Airi Agrees to a Threesome
A rather spacious estate in Tokyo.
A silver-haired man in a shirt sat in the Central Courtyard filled with various flowers.
He was engrossed in reading a book, and on the round table in front of him sat an exquisite ceramic tea set. Two cups had been placed off the tray, seemingly awaiting an upcoming guest.
About ten minutes later, a maid walked over with light steps.
"Sakayanagi, your guest has arrived at the door."
"Have they arrived already?"
Sakayanagi Narimori put down the book, pushed up his glasses, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.