Itsuki: I'm Going to Wreck You All!

This statement appears to indicate that his earlier act of letting go was feigned.

Upon closer reflection, Hiratsuka Shizuka felt that he wasn't just referring to what had just happened.

"I'm not staying overnight." Fushimi Makoto slowly approached, pressing his forehead against her fair skin.

"... I never intended for you to stay overnight." Hiratsuka Shizuka's heart pounded.

Especially when the other person's warm breath was on her face, her already trembling legs suddenly felt completely powerless.

Oh no, I've really fallen for it!

Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed to be unconsciously leaning forward slightly with her blushing face.

They kissed immediately.

She quickly shrank back, whispering as if trying to hide her embarrassment, "I want to take a shower first."

"Isn't that enough?" Fushimi Makoto asked.

"I didn't go out to see any friends today. You can tell by my outfit; it's too old-fashioned." Hiratsuka Shizuka's voice trailed off.

Fushimi Makoto: "What I want is someone who's old-fashioned, quiet, and cute."

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "?"

This time, it was Fushimi Makoto forward.

Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't dodge; instead, she closed her eyes and raised her fair chin.

When she felt Fushimi Makoto's hand tighten around her waist, she instinctively straightened her back.

This will allow him to more intuitively appreciate his good physique.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, whose hands had been awkwardly resting on his shoulders, quietly raised them and hooked them around his neck.

In the last second before her reason completely vanished, she opened her alluring, burning eyes, her voice trembling. "The bedroom or the bathroom?"

Fushimi Makoto: "Huh?"

So there were still options available?

Looking into Hiratsuka Shizuka's burning gaze, he immediately realized that her "passive skill" had been triggered again: like a wolf or a tiger.

Therefore, Fushimi Makoto's answer was, "I'll go to both of them!"

Chapter 180 Itsuki: I'm going to explode with you guys!

[Congratulations, host, you have triggered a mission.]

[Mission Reward (Hiratsuka Shizuka's Delicacy Badge): Despite her seemingly cheerful exterior, Hiratsuka Shizuka possesses a heart more delicate than many women. Now that she has completely lowered her guard around you, why not press your advantage and help her bring to life those charging poses she's seen in her dreams?]

Inside the steamy bathroom, Fushimi Makoto, who was standing under the showerhead rinsing his hair, paused. The system's cold notification finally arrived.

Just as he had predicted, even though Hiratsuka Shizuka had long passed her "shelf life" as a young girl, she could still trigger missions.

However, Fushimi Makoto didn't expect that Hiratsuka Shizuka's mission would be this.

According to the task description, she must have had strange dreams more than once recently, and in those dreams she had imagined all sorts of standing or sitting postures.

Fushimi Makoto wiped the water droplets from his face and turned to look. Hiratsuka Shizuka was still lying in the bathtub. Her flushed cheeks were alluring and sexy in the steam, and her dreamy eyes held a clear sense of satisfaction and pleasure.

Of course, there was also fatigue.

She had stacked too many buffs, and after being detonated by the [Fantasy Badge], she completely let loose.

If it was Fushimi Makoto flirting with her at the beginning, then later on, it was purely her flirting with him relentlessly.

So much joy stored up in her fantasies was about to explode, giving her an unparalleled enjoyment tonight.

So much so that she's now lying lazily and comfortably in the bathtub, with absolutely no desire to get up.

If Fushimi Makoto weren't here, she might have slept in the bathtub all night.

After all, the [Fantasy Badge] has a very strong aftereffect, even more so than alcohol, and it's easier to get intoxicated by it.

Fushimi Makoto understood this as well. He waited for a while until Hiratsuka Shizuka's eyes finally cleared up a little before he extended the invitation. "Want to take a shower together?"

"No, thank you."

As she gradually calmed down, Hiratsuka Shizuka also began to feel shy.

Ten minutes later, the two of them came out of the bathroom one after the other.

They didn't go to the bedroom, but sat down together in the living room.

Because the bedroom is even messier.

Fushimi Makoto still remembers that when he carried Hiratsuka Shizuka to the bathroom, the sheets in the bedroom were mostly pulled back, and the blankets were thrown on the floor.

When do you plan to go back?

Although Hiratsuka Shizuka was still shy, she was no longer as conflicted as before, and instead leaned into Fushimi Makoto's arms.

"Let's wait a little longer, there's still plenty of time."

"Um."

The two of them watched the television program quietly.

The atmosphere was broken when a cell phone rang.

Fushimi Makoto picked up his phone and saw that the caller ID was "Aunt Yukinoshita".

Hiratsuka Shizuka saw this and considerately sat up. "Should I leave?"

"No need, it's just a phone call." Fushimi Makoto knew she wanted to hear, so he answered the phone and pressed the speakerphone button.

Hiratsuka Shizuka blushed and lay back down.

"Makoto, do you know a film producer named Ishii Fuchi?" As soon as the call connected, Mrs. Yukinoshita. Yukinoshita's gentle voice rang out in the living room.

Hiratsuka Shizuka immediately relaxed upon hearing this.

She had been quite worried that the other person had called because of Yukino.

If she heard Yukino's topic after failing again, she would definitely fall into feelings of guilt and shame once more.

Fushimi Makoto noticed this, reached out and touched Hiratsuka Shizuka's soft hair, and replied, "I do know Mr. Ishii."

He then recounted their past interactions.

"That explains it. Mr. Ishii called you several times before, but he couldn't get through. Since you set me as an emergency contact, he called me instead..."

Mrs. Yukinoshita said, then suddenly let out a pleasant laugh, "I bet you don't know, but he thinks you're my son."

Fushimi Makoto: "?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka froze for a moment, then quickly covered her mouth to avoid laughing out loud.

Mrs. Yukinoshita's laughter grew clearer. "It must be because you didn't identify me that he thought you were my son... You always tried to communicate with me as a friend, an equal, but these misunderstandings are quite amusing."

"To be honest, I just feel embarrassed right now." Fushimi Makoto turned his head helplessly and glanced at Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was smirking.

"So next time you encounter something similar, remember to note my identity in advance." Mrs. Yukinoshita was clearly happy.

I don't know if she's happy because of this misunderstanding, or because Fushimi Makoto has set her as an emergency contact.

It's possible that both are true.

The two then discussed the script signing process, Mrs. Yukinoshita maintained her stance. "I'll handle it."

She never forgot to investigate Fushimi Makoto's secrets, and therefore her efficiency in this regard was off the charts.

After hanging up the phone, Fushimi Makoto saw that Hiratsuka Shizuka was about to burst out laughing, and deliberately sighed, "Laugh if you want to."

"Ha ha ha ha..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka laughed so hard her eyes almost disappeared.

This little incident made the atmosphere between the two much more relaxed.

It was past 10 p. m. when Fushimi Makoto finally left Hiratsuka Shizuka's house.

He said he wouldn't let people stay overnight, and he won't.

Even before he left, he saw the reluctance in Hiratsuka Shizuka's eyes.

But he knew in his heart that if he really said he wanted to stay, Hiratsuka Shizuka would definitely blush and push him away.

"Jing's task is quite easy to complete. With her wolf-like passive skill, I probably won't even need to say anything. Just a slight hint should be enough for her to reluctantly cooperate and change positions."

Fushimi Makoto understood.

As for Nakano Yotsuba's mission, it's proving to be a bit tricky right now.

He was willing to honestly help Yotsuba and communicate with her, but Ichika and Nino were keeping a close eye on him lately, giving him no chance at all.

Another day has passed.

The exam results are all out.

Fushimi Makoto continues to hold the top spot in his grade, Yukino ranks second by a negligible margin.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Yukino will likely retain her title as "perennial runner-up" for the next few years.

All five Nakano Family sisters passed their exams.

She achieved the best overall results in Itsuki, thanks to the combined tutoring strategy of Fushimi Makoto and Yukino, and her own willingness to learn. She easily surpassed her four older sisters.

"Dad is having dinner with us tonight, and he asked us to call you over." Because she did very well on the test, Nakano Itsuki's smile didn't stop all day.

Fushimi Makoto nodded. "So this is a victory celebration?"

"Yes, it's a victory celebration banquet, and we've prepared a surprise."

"What surprise?"

You'll find out then.

After school, Fushimi Makoto received a message from Nakano Itsuki at home.

There was also a photo inside.

That was a group photo of the five sisters; they were all wearing the same style of dress and standing neatly in a row.

If it weren't for their different hairstyles and hair colors, even Fushimi Makoto probably wouldn't have been able to tell them apart.

The photo was accompanied by the text: Surprise.

"So this is the surprise? It's quite cute."

Fushimi Makoto chuckled and replied to Itsuki's message: [I just forced myself not to look at your hair, but I realized I can't tell you guys apart at all.]

Nakano Itsuki: [Really? You really can't tell?]

Why do I get the feeling that she's excited?

Fushimi Makoto was puzzled.

Since it was just a text message, he couldn't be 100% sure of Itsuki's thoughts, so he didn't take it to heart.

At the Nakano Family, the girls were getting ready to go out, and the house was bustling with activity.

"Yotsuba, you didn't bring your phone."

"Miku, why are you still wearing headphones? If everyone's dressed the same way, it won't be as effective."

"Wow! Ichika, you're wearing such mature lingerie!"

Nakano Itsuki sat calmly on the sofa, ignoring the playful noises of her older sisters behind her.

Her handbag was placed beside her.

She usually doesn't carry a bag when she goes out, but she decided to bring one today.

Because there was something very important inside—a wig.

She stared at Fushimi Makoto's reply several times, and finally couldn't help but smile.

That's right, you shouldn't recognize it!

That's exactly what I want—for you not to recognize me.

The word "surprise" wasn't just for Fushimi Makoto; it was also for herself.

Nakano Itsuki took a deep breath and turned to look at Ichika and Nino, who were playfully fighting.