A Kiss of Surrender (Continued)

Thinking about it this way, she felt her body getting hot again.

Unsurprisingly, the fact that the two went to school together attracted the attention of their classmates.

However, this time it didn't generate enough discussion.

Because Fushimi Makoto announced early on that he was filming a short video, and as his social media followers increased, along with his friends who participated in the filming sharing interesting stories, the entire school's attention was drawn to it.

At the end of the second period in the morning, the teacher went up to Fushimi Makoto and whispered, "Good luck, I have high hopes for you."

Fushimi Makoto was completely confused. "You're following our club's account too?"

The middle-aged male teacher chuckled softly, "I not only followed you, I also participated in your comments section. For example, I think you and Ichika are indeed a very good match."

Fushimi Makoto: "?"

So you enjoy shipping couples?

Nakano Itsuki, who had been diligently reviewing her notes, noticed this and waited until the teacher left before approaching to ask, "What were you talking about? You looked a little strange."

"Nothing. By the way, have you been asking Yukino for help with your studies lately?"

Yes, there is.

Nakano Itsuki mentioned this, a smile immediately appeared on her face, "Yukinoshita is really thoughtful, and I can feel myself constantly improving."

Fushimi Makoto asked, "Ichika?"

"Ichika is still the same as before. Although she is very unwilling, Yukinoshita always finds a way to force her to study."

"I see."

Nakano Itsuki and Fushimi Makoto looked thoughtful and asked curiously, "What are you thinking about?"

Fushimi Makoto didn't hide anything. "Yukino has already paved the way for me. After filming is over, I can tutor the five of you together."

Nakano Itsuki understood and said, "You want me and Ichika to help you persuade the others?"

"I do have that idea."

"I'll help."

Yukino's explanations are very efficient, something Nakano Itsuki knows all too well.

Since even Ichika, who was resistant to studying, could listen to her advice, she felt that the other older sisters would definitely improve as well.

If we want to improve, then all five of us should improve together.

Before class, Fushimi Makoto told Nakano Itsuki, "I'll be visiting your house after filming today. You can let them know beforehand."

Nakano Itsuki was taken aback. "Everyone is happy to have you as a guest, but didn't you say you'd wait until filming was over? Why are you starting to tutor us now?"

"We're not starting now, but rather giving others time to prepare, so they won't be too resistant when the time comes."

"I see."

Fushimi Makoto the entire morning thinking about the five sisters' academic performance. He had promised Nakano Maruo that he would help them, and he would definitely keep his word.

Yumiko also came over in the afternoon to chat with Fushimi Makoto for a while. Ever since the private photo incident, her eyes would always look strange whenever she talked to Fushimi Makoto.

It was as if she was ashamed and wanted to escape, yet also as if she desperately wanted to know what the other person was thinking.

Fushimi Makoto maintained his usual attitude, and the two continued to interact like friends. Yumiko's unusual emotions gradually subsided.

After today's filming ended, before Yukino went home, Fushimi Makoto brought up a little incident.

"Perhaps because the gimmick of high school students making short videos is big enough, our club's account has been gaining followers very quickly recently, and we've even received offers from advertisers."

Looking at the three beautiful girls with different expressions, Fushimi Makoto said, "I'd like to hear your opinions on whether or not to take on advertising jobs to earn pocket money."

"What kind of advertisement is it?" Yukino asked first.

"I specifically looked up their sandwich cookie ads online. Their sales are only so-so. They've increased their advertising this year, probably because they want to expand and strengthen their business," Fushimi Makoto replied.

Yukino nodded. "If this company's cookies don't have a bad history, then I have no objection."

"We are too."

Ichika and Itsuki also gave their answers.

Fushimi Makoto then decided to earn some pocket money for everyone.

Because he has the Time Loop at his disposal, he no longer cares much about money.

He can enter the Time Loop at any time to indulge in debauchery and commit crimes and squander money however he wants.

Fushimi Makoto continued packing, with Nakano Itsuki helping him.

Ichika ran over to Yukino and whispered, "Did you hear the rumors about Kasumigaoka -senpai and Makoto today?"

"No."

Yukino herself wouldn't pay attention to these things unless her classmates' discussions got too heated and she overheard them; otherwise, she would have no way of knowing.

Nakano Ichika rested her chin on her delicate, pale fingers, as if deep in thought, "This is the second time. If a rumor appears more than once, then even the most unbelievable gossip might actually be true."

After tidying up the trash bag, Yukino looked up and asked, "Are you starting to get nervous?"

Nakano Ichika laughed frankly, "Of course I'd worry about a girl as pretty and with such a great figure as Kasumigaoka- senpai."

She then gave Yukino a meaningful look. "You must have similar thoughts, right?"

"You're wrong," Yukino said calmly.

Nakano Ichika responded with an "Oh," her smile unchanged, "I almost forgot, you're the kind of girl who will never be in a relationship."

Yukino frowned, seemingly impatiently. "Taking things out of context is what I hate most."

"Sorry, sorry, I misunderstood for a moment."

Nakano Ichika's apology was very insincere.

Yukino could tell that the other person had something on their mind.

The fact that the other person came to her instead of her sisters most likely meant it was about a private matter that she couldn't tell her family.

Besides, since Nakano Ichika came to see him, he could also take the opportunity to test her.

Yukino wasn't one to be passive. She crossed her arms and said bluntly, "I warned you before, that guy is very popular with girls."

"I know."

Nakano Ichika glanced back casually, muttering softly, "But I have confidence in myself."

Yukino: "So even if that guy has a lot of girls around him, you're still going to continue?"

Nakano Ichika smiled and retorted, "I will be the final victor and walk towards the finish line."

Yukino looked away and stopped talking.

For some reason, she felt that Ichika's smile at that moment was somewhat jarring.

Even though the other party could clearly guess that he was a womanizer, he still maintained such high morale...

Etc.

Yukino realized she had overlooked a crucial point.

Nakano Ichika has been making rapid progress in her acting recently.

Yukino remembered that the other party had said that whenever she had a question, she would go to Fushimi Makoto for advice. The latter had also prepared reference books and materials in advance to help Nakano Ichika to the greatest extent.

The club's account is gaining more followers, and advertisers are approaching them, which means that Nakano Ichika's exposure is also increasing.

It's easy to see that these are groups specifically for filming, accounts that update behind-the-scenes stories and mostly feature Ichika shots.

He has been helping Nakano Ichika on her path to realizing her dream.

Even the plot twist that Yukino really liked back then, she suspected was Fushimi Makoto specifically used as a stepping stone for Nakano Ichika.

Just as he longed for change, he was helping him in every way, even willing to guide him through continuous progress in the world of Time Loop.

"Despite being a womanizer, he always tries his best to help. This guy is really something..."

Yukino covered her forehead, feeling her heart in turmoil again.

His relationship with his mother was getting better and better, which was probably part of his strategy to win her over.

He won over more than just Nakano Ichika's heart.

Having figured this out, when Yukino looked at the confident Nakano Ichika again, she realized that she felt a distinct, uncomfortable emotion within herself.

Before everyone parted ways, Nakano Ichika reminded Fushimi Makoto and the others in front of Yukino that they would meet at home.

Yukino's emotions intensified.

As the Nakano Family girl left, she unusually followed Fushimi Makoto and said in a calm tone, "I have something to tell you."

"What?"

"Let's talk as we walk."

"Good."

Fushimi Makoto noticed that she had something on her mind.

Throughout the entire journey, Yukino remained silent.

Finally, the two arrived at the door of Fushimi Makoto's apartment, and he asked, "Want to come up?"

Yukino walked forward in silence.

As soon as the two entered the stairwell, Yukino suddenly felt a tightness around her waist as someone embraced her.

The next second, that face that made her heart flutter was pressed against hers.

"No... uh."

With her not strongly resisting, Fushimi Makoto kissed her lips.

Divide at the first touch.

Her fair face quickly flushed red, and her eyes welled up with tears of embarrassment and anger.

Fushimi Makoto did not loosen his grip on her waist because there were no security cameras present.

"Actually, you have nothing to say to me at all," he said.

Yukino paused, blushing as she struggled, "You guessed wrong. I originally wanted to talk to you about the film's post-production editing."

"This is something you just thought of on your way here," Fushimi Makoto said confidently.

Yukino was speechless.

It really was something she came up with on the spur of the moment.

That bastard, he guessed right again.

He kissed me without my consent.

But she didn't realize that the uncomfortable feelings she had felt earlier had completely disappeared at that moment.

"Let's kiss again," someone made an excessive request.

Yukino didn't meet his gaze, but quietly closed her eyes.

She waited and waited.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

She still didn't get the kiss she wanted.

When she opened her eyes in confusion, she saw Fushimi Makoto suppressing a laugh and saying, "The awkward second young lady does indeed smell very, very good."

He didn't say "Brother, you smell so good" again.

Thus, the ambiguous atmosphere remained intact.

But Yukino still glared at him with her beautiful eyes, both annoyed and embarrassed.

Asshole!

You're teasing me again!

She suddenly grabbed Fushimi Makoto's collar, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him with all her might.