Thanks for the Hospitality

Qinglong looked straight at the group of thugs and said calmly,

"This is my girlfriend. What do you want with her, upperclassmen?"

They looked Qinglong over. One of them sneered.

"Kid, why are you acting so high and mighty in front of your upperclassmen? Who do you think you are?"

"I'm calling you 'upperclassman' to show you respect. Don't make me regret it. You're just a thug, aren't you? Harassing someone's girlfriend in broad daylight? You've got pretty questionable tastes, upperclassman."

Qinglong shook his head and scoffed.

"You!"

The man's temper flared at the insult. He immediately swung a fist at Qinglong's face.

Qinglong didn't dodge. He quickly caught the fist with his left hand, then twisted and shoved, dislocating the man's wrist. The man collapsed to the ground, howling in pain.

Seeing that the other two were ready to make a move, Qinglong merely glanced up and nodded toward the ceiling.

"Upperclassmen, I suggest you think this through. There are cameras here, and plenty of witnesses. I was only defending myself, but things could go pretty badly for you."

The remaining two looked at the camera, then at their howling companion on the ground. They were suddenly caught in a dilemma.

After hesitating for a moment, one of them, apparently the leader, helped his companion up and gritted out,

"You got lucky, kid. Let's go!"

Qinglong watched them leave without moving a muscle. He remained seated, relaxed and imposing.

"Ayanokouji... I think you can let go now. I'm really uncomfortable..."

It wasn't that Ichinose didn't want to leave on her own. After Qinglong had thoroughly dealt with her, her legs had gone weak. Forget walking—even standing would have been a miracle.

Seeing that Qinglong's hand showed no sign of stopping, she had no choice but to speak up.

At her words, Qinglong looked at Ichinose, a strange smile appearing on his face.

"Ichinose, aren't I your boyfriend, your darling? What do you mean, 'I think you can stop'?"

Ichinose was mortified. She hadn't expected to escape one bad situation only to end up in another.

Feeling heat spread through her body and waves of pleasure from between her legs, she felt strange emotions slowly taking over her mind.

"At... at least, not here, right?"

The moment the words left her mouth, Ichinose was stunned. She didn't know why she'd said something so shameless. She regretted it the instant she heard herself.

Seeing that he'd collected enough interest, Qinglong simply withdrew his hand.

Ichinose was suddenly overcome by an aching emptiness. Deep down, she even found herself wishing that hand wouldn't leave.

"Let's stop here for today. Ichinose, don't keep getting curious about me or coming near me. Next time, I won't be so lenient."

"Was that revenge?"

Ichinose sat dazed on the chair, wrapped in the jacket Qinglong had left with her.

"Revenge? Not really. I was just collecting a little interest for helping you."

With that, Qinglong slowly disappeared into the crowd.

Ichinose remained dazed in her seat, her vacant gaze gradually coming back into focus.

"Do I like him? Or am I just curious about his mystery? Why wasn't I angry when he did something so outrageous to me? Why do I feel like... I haven't had enough?"

As she spoke, Ichinose's face turned red. She covered it with her hands and curled into a ball.

Though Qinglong had left, the feeling of holding her close didn't fade so easily. He hadn't gone far when a teasing laugh came from beside him.

"You're quite the lady-killer, Qinglong~ You really can't leave even someone from Class B alone?"

Hearing the voice, Qinglong knew who it was. He stopped and said coolly,

"Kikyo, you'd have a brighter future as a tabloid reporter. Your nose is way too sharp."

A pair of cool hands wrapped around Qinglong. He could clearly feel her soft body pressing against his back.

"Isn't that your fault? I think about you so much I can't sleep at night, but you act like I'm invisible. Today's the first time we've seen each other since summer break, and you're still so cold to me."

As she spoke, Kikyo's hands wandered suggestively. Feeling his body tense, she smiled.

"Qinglong~ Are you uncomfortable? Want me to help you out? I'm all yours~"

Qinglong already had plenty on his mind. Now Kikyo was deliberately provoking him, so he grabbed her and pulled her away.

"Giggle, Qinglong, slow down. You're hurting me."

Kikyo wore a smug look, her voice sweet and coy.

Qinglong dragged Kikyo into a storage room, shoved her inside, and locked the door.

Kikyo wasn't afraid at all. She even licked her lips seductively and blew him a kiss.

Everything Kikyo did made Qinglong furious. If she'd truly cared about him, someone as alluring as her would have been irresistible. But Kikyo's heart was too wild and too cruel. She was like poison poured into fine wine: unappetizing to drink, yet a shame to throw away.

"What exactly do you want?"

Qinglong frowned at Kikyo, who kept teasing him.

"I don't want anything in particular. I just want you, and I want you to lose control over me. Is that so wrong?"

Qinglong stared coldly at Kikyo, then shook his head, forcing down his desire.

He couldn't give this woman what she wanted. If he did, she'd have him wrapped around her finger.

Chapter 22: Thanks for the Hospitality

Qinglong had meant to turn and leave, but Kikyo grabbed his clothes and tugged them down. A cloud of steam rose into the air.

Entranced by the sight, Kikyo licked her lips and reached out to explore.

Kikyo was undoubtedly the most skilled of them. Her lips and tongue moved with serpentine grace, quickly stirring Qinglong's desire.

With things having gone this far, Qinglong pressed her close. The intensity overwhelmed her, and when he finally drew back, she coughed lightly before continuing to meet his advances.

Kikyo was bent forward, her beautiful legs swaying unconsciously. Qinglong wasn't about to let her have all the fun.

He reached out to explore the place only he had experienced, but the moment he touched her, he heard a wet sound.

"Mm~"

Kikyo had been holding back for a long time, and now she could no longer contain herself.

"Qinglong... you have no idea how much I... I missed you."

Her words came out muffled and hesitant.

Qinglong said nothing, occasionally watching her tremble.

"Mm~ Qinglong..."

Kikyo's expression grew more alluring and dazed. She wrapped herself around him like a snake, her curves pressed against his body and offered up to him.

Watching Qinglong continue without a word, she pleaded in a pitiful, ingratiating voice,

"Qinglong, don't be mad. Look how well I'm treating you. Won't you indulge me just a little~?"

As she spoke, Kikyo settled herself on top of him, ready for whatever came next.

Qinglong looked up, his golden eyes sweeping over Kikyo's sultry expression. He wrapped an arm around her waist and lifted her into the air, then moved against her with confidence.

"Ah!" Kikyo cried out in surprise as he lifted her off the ground. Her feet dangled in his grasp, leaving her with no support. She could only cling tightly to his neck.

She hadn't expected him to begin so relentlessly in that position.

The disorienting sensation of being suspended, the overwhelming pace, and Qinglong's full force left Kikyo unable to keep up. A deep blush spread across her face, and her tongue slipped out.

"Mm~ Don't tell me you're already overwhelmed~"

But Qinglong showed her no mercy. He kept up the relentless pace from beginning to end. After two rounds in his arms, Kikyo was still breathing hard when he laid her across a table, her legs spread wide.

"Qinglong~ You're making me blush, looking at me like that." Kikyo licked her finger and spoke with a seductive air.

Qinglong ignored her completely and carried on as if simply completing a task.

"Stop... I can't take it anymore."

Each movement sent waves through her. Kikyo tried to twist away, but he held her firmly in place, leaving her to plead for mercy.

Only when he saw Kikyo's gaze grow unfocused and her control begin to slip did Qinglong launch into a more intense assault. It went on for two full hours.

Kikyo tried everything she could to resist, but in the end she collapsed to the floor, overwhelmed by wave after wave of sensation. Even moving a finger was difficult. Her body trembled uncontrollably, and pleasure and satisfaction showed on her face.

After recovering a little, Kikyo crawled toward Qinglong like a well-behaved pet and licked him twice in an attempt to please him.

"Qinglong, don't be mad, okay? When I don't see you for so long, I miss you~"

For the first time, Qinglong looked directly at Kikyo and spoke slowly.

"When you can talk to me sincerely, then we can discuss anything else."

Kikyo's expression suddenly darkened. She lowered her head and straightened her clothes. Once she had put everything in order, she raised her head and smiled faintly at Qinglong.

"Someday, I will. Thanks for the hospitality, Qinglong~"

With that, she unlocked the door and left the storage room.

Qinglong sat there dazed for a while, then left as well.

What he didn't know was that Ichinose entered the room just after he'd left. She caught the faint scent lingering in the air and sank into thought.

As Qinglong walked along, he sighed softly. The day had been like one long battlefield of romantic entanglements. He'd run into nearly everyone except Airi.

Thinking of sweet, gentle Airi, Qinglong felt a little guilty.

"Qinglong... I finally found you."

It was nearly closing time. A soft voice interrupted Qinglong's thoughts. Who else could it be but Airi?

"Airi, what did you do today?"

Airi shook her little head like a rattle drum.

"I spent the whole day looking for you. Just when I finally got to talk to you, someone interrupted us."

A flicker of guilt crossed Qinglong's face. He was about to think of a way to make it up to her when Airi continued.

"Qinglong, I know it wasn't your fault, but I missed you so much. Tomorrow... could you go shopping with me?"

Qinglong paused, then agreed without hesitation.

"Sure. I'll spend the whole day with you tomorrow."

The moment Qinglong agreed, Airi's pitiful little face lit up with a huge smile. Overcome with excitement, she threw herself at him and nearly smothered him.

After Qinglong finally managed to free himself, he glanced at her impressive figure and exclaimed in disbelief,

"I can't believe you can smother someone so completely."

Airi's face turned bright red. She lowered her head, unable to meet his gaze.

"Qinglong, you're so mean. Say that again and I really will smother you next time! Hmph!"

Airi's cuteness was always so genuine that Qinglong couldn't help smiling at her. Thinking he was laughing at her, Airi chased him a long way before finally stopping.

"Closing time is approaching. Please leave in an orderly manner. Thank you for your cooperation."

Hearing the announcement, Qinglong couldn't help feeling relieved. At last, this busy day was almost over. Now he just had to figure out how to deal with Sudō and the other two.

After everyone had changed and said their goodbyes at the entrance, Sudō and his two friends pulled Qinglong back inside.

The changing room was now completely empty. The three of them checked the spot where they'd hidden the camera.

"Nothing here, nothing here, nothing here!"

"How can it be gone? Did we remember the wrong place?"

"There's no way we got the location wrong. It was right here."

Seeing them sit there dejectedly, Qinglong had no choice but to sit down too, pretending to share their disappointment.

"Damn it! Who ruined our brilliant plan? If I find out, I won't let her get away with it!"

Watching Sudō rage helplessly, Qinglong spoke calmly.

"I don't think now's the time to figure out who's responsible. Since someone found it, they may try to identify the person behind it. Is it really wise for us to sit around here so casually?"