Deep down, Kiyotaka silently thought that Ryuen's idea was rather impressive. He was really going all in.
After Kiyotaka explained, Horikita fell silent as well, a thoughtful look appearing on her usually cool, beautiful face.
Seeing Horikita deep in thought, Kiyotaka found her especially captivating. A slight restlessness stirred within him.
He gently lifted Horikita's chin, his golden eyes fixed on hers.
Horikita seemed to remember something. A blush crept over her cheeks, and her gaze gradually grew hazy.
It had been some time since she and Kiyotaka had been affectionate. Horikita usually didn't think much of it, but once those feelings stirred, they were hard to rein in.
Horikita leaned back, bringing Kiyotaka down to the ground with her. She took the initiative and kissed him, her warm tongue meeting his.
As they kissed, Horikita guided Kiyotaka's warm hand to wander. Restlessness and heat coursed through her, a rosy flush spreading over her skin as her breathing grew quick.
"Kiyotaka..."
Usually so cold, Horikita was now unusually bold. Kiyotaka felt her long legs wrap around him as she pressed close, her warmth unmistakable.
"Kiyotaka, I'm so hot..."
Overcome by the heat, Horikita saw that Kiyotaka was still teasing her. In a fit of exasperation, she somehow found the strength to roll them over, reversing their positions.
Horikita pinned Kiyotaka beneath her, and the closeness left her letting out soft, satisfied sighs.
Horikita was sensitive, the sort who was both easily flustered and eager to indulge. At first, she had been full of confidence, ready to take on the world. But once Kiyotaka held her in place, she quickly began to cry out and beg him to stop.
"Don't do that. Stop."
"Stop? Weren't you looking awfully pleased with yourself just now? I like seeing you like this. Let me see some more."
Kiyotaka gave her a faint, mischievous smile as he gazed at her flushed face.
"I was wrong. Mm... I'm sorry. Don't... I can't take it."
Horikita pressed her lips together, gazing at Kiyotaka with a helpless, pitiful look.
She didn't realize that look only made Kiyotaka want to tease her more.
It was hard to say how long it went on. Kiyotaka finally let her go once she was completely worn out.
She lay on the ground with Kiyotaka's jacket beneath her, breathing softly. Her fingers drifted absentmindedly to her lips, and she was too weak to move.
"Kiyotaka... you're picking on me again."
After she recovered a little, Horikita sat up and began to complain about Kiyotaka's misdeeds.
Kiyotaka gave her an exasperated smile.
"So you're saying you weren't the one acting so smug at the start?"
"Hmph!"
Having no answer, Horikita could only give an indignant little huff. Then the two of them got up and dressed.
"We should head back. It'll be dark soon, and the forest won't be easy to walk through at night."
Kiyotaka glanced up at the sky and spoke to Horikita.
The flush still lingered on Horikita's face, and she had the air of someone who had just been thoroughly pampered. She obediently murmured her agreement and followed Kiyotaka back.
When they reached camp, Kikyo spotted them and came over.
"Welcome back, you two."
Kikyo looked Horikita over, then leaned close to her ear.
"Big sis Suzune, do you know you're giving off a really alluring scent right now?"
Horikita froze, then shot the cheeky Kikyo an exasperated glare.
"I can't handle you on my own. Next time, I'll bring you along."
This time, Kikyo was the one who froze.
Chapter 37: Airi's Confession (Revised)
Late that night, the camp was silent, save for the occasional birdcall.
Everyone in Class D was fast asleep. Kiyotaka appeared in front of a tent and slowly lifted the flap. He took out a small bag that belonged to Ibuki and that she usually carried with her.
Kiyotaka took the bag to the shore and opened it. When he found a video camera inside, he shook his head with a sigh. "I knew it. What a low-down trick, Ryuen."
He closed the bag and silently put it back where it belonged, then returned to his tent to rest.
Back inside, Kiyotaka began to think. I need to deal with Ibuki, the hidden time bomb, as soon as possible. Ideally, I can resolve the situation, but if I can't, I'll need to keep a backup plan. I have a feeling there's more to this than meets the eye.
As he thought, Kiyotaka slowly closed his eyes and went to sleep.
The third day, morning.
Hirata opened his eyes and sat up inside the tent. Kiyotaka sat up beside him.
"Did I wake you, Ayanokoji? Sorry about that."
"Ah... no. I can't sleep very deeply in a place like this."
As he spoke, Kiyotaka patted the hard ground. "My back really hurts."
"Haha, it really does."
Since they were both awake, they went to the stream to wash their faces. As they cleaned up, Kiyotaka spoke to Hirata.
"Managing Class D must be hard work."
Hirata casually wiped the water from his face. "Not really. I like doing this kind of thing, so it's not that tiring."
"Hmm... I see."
As the people in Class D gradually woke up, more and more of them gathered. The two didn't continue their conversation.
Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion under Hirata's direction, and no conflicts broke out among the Class D students. Kiyotaka's task that day was to go exploring again with Airi.
"Kiyotaka, wait for me a little. I'm almost out of energy."
In the dense forest, Airi panted as she spoke.
"Airi, is it too hard for you being paired up with me?"
Kiyotaka stopped and reached out to help her. Airi shook her head vigorously.
"Not at all, Kiyotaka. I was really nervous when I first came here because I don't have many friends in class."
Airi held tightly to Kiyotaka's hand and continued.
"But now I'm really glad I came. Here, I get to spend more time with you and see more sides of you, so I'm happy. I'm just not very fit. It has nothing to do with you."
Kiyotaka sighed inwardly at Airi's earnest confession.
He affectionately pinched her nose.
"Let's rest here for a while. Once you've gotten your strength back, we can keep going."
With that, Kiyotaka sat down where he was.
Airi glanced at him, then curled up beside him. Kiyotaka gave the clingy Airi an exasperated look, put an arm around her, and began to tease her.
Airi's graceful figure couldn't be hidden, no matter how loose her clothes were. Kiyotaka barely had to try before he was surrounded by a soft, yielding warmth. He couldn't help indulging in the sensation, gently teasing her through her clothes.
They still had more exploring to do, so Kiyotaka didn't tease Airi for long. He stopped after only a little, but even so, Airi was breathing hard and gazing at him with unfocused eyes. She kept nuzzling him, as if she couldn't bear to let go.
Not long afterward, startled birds rose from the forest, and faint, stifled sounds drifted through the trees.
Only after Airi was content did she carefully straighten herself up and settle down in Kiyotaka's arms to rest.
"What kind of rest is that? We might as well have explored a little more."
Kiyotaka sighed helplessly.
Airi's cheeks reddened. She rubbed against his chest like a spoiled child.
"No... I just felt so good that I couldn't help myself."
Kiyotaka had no choice but to pinch her cheek twice.
Airi rubbed her cheek ruefully and looked at him with a pitiful expression.
"What's that for, Kiyotaka? I'm yours. I like it when you tease me..."
Airi had no idea that her words were like adding fuel to a fire; they only stirred Kiyotaka's feelings further.
Kiyotaka gently laid Airi down on the grass and began showering her with affectionate kisses.
His kisses wandered over her, leaving warmth in their wake. Airi felt strange and light-headed, her strength slipping away until she could barely move.
She wanted to stop him, yet she loved the way it made her feel. That inner conflict only encouraged Kiyotaka to become more uninhibited.
As time went by, more red marks appeared on Airi's skin. The moment when she still had the strength to resist had passed; now she could only surrender to Kiyotaka's attention, her lips parting as she let out warm breaths.
Only after leaving her covered in love bites did Kiyotaka finally stop.
Airi looked at her battered slime with concern, then shot Kiyotaka a flirtatious glare.
"Kiyotaka, couldn't you be a little gentler? I won't even dare to bathe near anyone else like this."
Kiyotaka gave her a mischievous smile. "Then bathe with me."
"Hmph! You're awful."
After resting, Airi was full of energy again and resumed exploring with Kiyotaka. Even Kiyotaka had to admire how quickly she bounced back. Women really were amazing—Airi certainly was.
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Chapter 38: Is There a Pervert Stealing Underwear?
"Wow, it's completely empty!"
Ichinose exclaimed as she looked at the deserted beach. Kiyotaka and Airi were standing beside her.
"Ayanokoji, are you two here to scout as well?"
Ichinose looked at Kiyotaka and asked.
Kiyotaka shook his head.
"No. We went out to explore and ended up here by accident."
Kiyotaka glanced at Ichinose and asked, "Ichinose, how much do you know about Katsuragi?"
"Katsuragi?"
Kiyotaka's question made Ichinose fall into thought.
"I don't know him that well. Class A has always been divided into two factions, led by Katsuragi and Sakayanagi.
Since Sakayanagi took leave and didn't participate in the exam, Katsuragi might not split Class A over it, but he may still feel dissatisfied."
"Why is Class A so deeply divided?"
Kiyotaka asked, somewhat puzzled.
"It might be because they have different styles. You could compare them to the Reformist Faction and the Conservative Faction. Katsuragi favors a cautious, steady approach, so Sakayanagi's Reformist Faction has always kept him in check."
Kiyotaka considered this, his thoughts churning.
Sakayanagi, huh? That person...
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