Safe Word

"Yes, I understand." Yukino replied quite seriously.

Every day, Haruno acts like an NPC, "rehearsing lines" with her, and she really can't stand that feeling.

She and her sister didn't have many things to talk about to begin with, so if she didn't want to repeat the same conversations every day, she had to take the initiative to talk about other things.

However, this would also delay her study time.

Haruno has stayed at her house several times now because she talks about other things.

This caused Yukino a huge headache.

"Then let's end it here." Fushimi Makoto agreed to her request.

"Thanks," Yukino's voice softened.

"I like watching Catgirl the Second Miss, you know?"

"... I see."

Yukino did not refuse.

On the last day of the Time Loop, Fushimi Makoto went to rescue people as usual in the early morning while on the run.

In the afternoon, he went out to buy a carton of yogurt. When Utaha came to his house on time to "check up" on him, he used his superhuman senses to control the pace of the conversation and successfully completed the great task of drinking the yogurt and licking the milk foam.

After all, drinking yogurt without licking the milk foam is soulless!

Utaha clearly doesn't know how to lick the nipple, Fushimi Makoto says he has to torture her.

Then, he called out Nakano Yotsuba and repeated his plan to plant spies.

Nakano Yotsuba, being naive, readily agreed.

Of course, Utaha and Nakano Yotsuba also retained more of their memories than he did.

The next morning, everything returned to normal.

Fushimi Makoto picked up his phone and searched for news.

Sure enough, the video of him saving the person went viral.

However, he deliberately toned it down yesterday, and the amazing physical abilities he displayed were not like those in Jackie Chan Adventures, but more like those of a normal person.

"If nothing unexpected happens, we're going to be surrounded at school again today."

Fushimi Makoto calmly went to wash up.

When he returned, his phone screen displayed a "Good morning" message from Yukino.

Fushimi Makoto thought for a moment and edited the message: [It would be even better if the adorable second young lady sent me a catgirl selfie while she was greeting me.]

There has been no reply from Yukino.

Fushimi Makoto patiently prepared breakfast.

As soon as breakfast was served, his phone vibrated again.

Yukino sent a message: [Just this once.]

A photo is attached below.

The photo is a half-body shot. Yukino's cheeks are slightly flushed, and her beautiful eyes are filled with disdain and reluctance. Her eyes are staring straight at the camera, as if she is condemning Fushimi Makoto.

She was still wearing her pajamas, clearly not having made breakfast yet. On her head were a pair of fluffy cat ears, the black ones that Fushimi Makoto had bought.

Fushimi Makoto: [So cute!]

Yukino: [Don't be silly, I don't want to see you being stupid at school!]

Fushimi Makoto: [Okay, but there's something I'd like to mention.]

Yukino: [Speak quickly.]

Fushimi Makoto: [I actually didn't expect you to send me a makeup-free photo so early in the morning, that's really nice.]

Yukino sent a string of ellipses.

For a beautiful girl like her, it's certainly not something she can casually share with others, especially photos of herself without makeup.

Even if it's a boy she likes.

But she didn't think of that when she posted the photos.

Looking back now, Yukino feels her cheeks burning.

Because this means that he has completely let down his guard.

Yukino didn't want Fushimi Makoto to tease her about this, so she decisively edited the message, making a final attempt to salvage the situation: [I've already said, this is a one-time thing.]

She, Yukinoshita Yukino, will never bow her head!

Even if she lowers her head, it's only her body that's lowering its head.

Her soul will forever stand tall and proud.

On the other side.

When Fushimi Makoto arrived at the school, just as he had expected, many classmates he knew came over to greet him, and then excitedly held up their phones. "Is this you in the photo?"

To this, Fushimi Makoto could only reply, "It was me. I was very thin back then."

The students looked completely bewildered. "Didn't this happen yesterday?"

Fushimi Makoto waved his hand without explanation, leaving his classmates looking completely bewildered.

He had just arrived at the playground when he suddenly saw a scene that surprised him.

Yumiko is running laps!

But she didn't tie her hair up; as she walked, her bright, beautiful blonde hair swayed constantly.

Fushimi Makoto was suspicious. Yumiko couldn't possibly be so lacking in common sense; long hair was very inconvenient when running.

"Makoto!"

Yumiko happened to see him, and a delighted smile immediately appeared on her face.

Before Yumiko Fushimi could even greet Fushimi Makoto as she ran over, her eyes were filled with a captivating, watery charm. She parted her rosy lips and softly called out, "Good morning, Master."

Fushimi Makoto was greatly shocked.

Something's wrong with her!

Chapter 235 Safety Words

Yumiko's address of "master" was completely unexpected by Fushimi Makoto.

Fortunately, she kept her voice very low, so even if there were gossipy students around, they didn't dare to come closer, and no one else could hear her.

If other classmates found out that the blonde beauty, who was somewhat famous in school, Fushimi Makoto "master," then things would get really interesting.

Since Nakano Ichika's acting career was revealed, her popularity at school has officially surpassed that of Yukino and Utaha.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura is basically in the second tier as well.

Yumiko, on the other hand, is in the third tier of popularity.

Therefore, there were actually quite a few male classmates who had a crush on her.

"What does Master mean?" Fushimi Makoto also lowered his voice, while observing the situation.

He could sense Yumiko's excitement, surprise, and... admiration.

Um?

Worship?

Fushimi Makoto recalled how earnestly she had been running laps earlier and roughly guessed what had happened.

"It means exactly what it says." Yumiko's cheeks flushed red; she felt embarrassed now.

Fushimi Makoto wasn't in a hurry and changed the subject. "Why were you running laps at school today? Did you plan to train at school first and then train again at home after school?"

"How could that be? If I were to exercise at school, I'd have to go to school covered in sweat, and I wouldn't want that kind of embarrassing situation to happen..."

As Yumiko spoke, a hint of shyness crept into her eyes. "Thank you, Makoto."

Fushimi Makoto: "What have you been through lately?"

"It's that training plan you tailored for me. I've only been following it for a few days, and my physical fitness has improved a lot." Yumiko's admiration became even more obvious.

Just as I expected.

Fushimi Makoto understood. "So, you weren't actually training just now, but just wanted to test your progress on a whim?"

"That's right." Yumiko nodded happily.

Fushimi Makoto continued his analysis, "So you call me 'master' because of that safe word we used to play... oh, I should call it a mini-game."

Words like "safety" immediately give off a creepy vibe.

"As expected, only you understand me." Yumiko smiled even more broadly.

Having a boy who understands me so well, and who happens to be someone I like—is this what they mean by "mutual attraction" online?

Looking at Yumiko's adoring and excited eyes, Makoto Fushimi Makoto finally understood.

The reason why the girl's physical fitness improved so significantly was simply because she had fantasized about it in private. Coincidentally, she had recently Fushimi Makoto, and the two had had intimate contact.

Under the influence of the [Fantasy Badge], the previous contact was enough to enhance her physical abilities.

Perhaps because she had fantasized about it many times in the past few days, this wave of improvement was quite significant, so much so that she noticed it very quickly.

As for the title "master".

Yumiko had long been completely won over by him, and in private he would always say, "Be good, listen to me."

This statement sounds like something only a master and maid would say, or perhaps... someone with a special status.

Overwhelmed by excitement and admiration, Yumiko instinctively called out the nickname "Secret Little Game" when she saw Fushimi Makoto today.

"Your training schedule is really useful. I've found that not only has my physical fitness improved, but my speed and coordination have also improved a lot."

Yumiko was still immersed in the joy of her significant improvement, and the blush on her face, caused by excitement and shame, lingered for a long time.

"It's good that there's progress. This is also the first time I've made this kind of training chart. I was worried that it wouldn't be effective," Fushimi Makoto said cooperatively.

The so-called training chart is merely a facade to conceal the effects of the [Fantasy Badge].

Yumiko smiled broadly, her voice still excited. "I just had a sudden urge to test it out, and I haven't even broken a sweat... no, I haven't even been panting."

Fushimi Makoto could understand her excitement.

This situation, where progress is clearly perceptible, is indeed fantastic news.

Like that question he once saw online: If you could see an experience progress bar in your studies and work, do you think you would be motivated?

At the time, almost all the responses online were: I'm going to work my butt off!

Although Yumiko can't see the progress bar now, the extent of her progress is so obvious, which is undoubtedly very encouraging.

Taking advantage of the fact that there weren't many students yet, Yumiko openly sat Fushimi Makoto and shyly whispered, "Guess what color I am today?"

Fushimi Makoto: "Pink."

"Huh? How did you guess so accurately?"

"Because the first time you asked me to take personal photos, you were wearing pink, so I guess you must really like this color."

"... So that's how it is."

Yumiko nodded, then suddenly seemed to remember something, her eyes flickering. "I want to wash my face, will you come with me?"

"Okay." Fushimi Makoto could tell she had other ideas, and luckily there was still time.

The two went to the school's handwashing station together.

Two female students had just finished washing their hands. When they saw Fushimi Makoto arrive, their eyes lit up immediately. "Good morning, Fushimi-kun!"

"Good morning," Fushimi Makoto replied, though he didn't actually know the two girls at all.

They wanted to chat a little longer, but they found that Yumiko had a cold, beautiful face and was staring at them with sharp eyes.

His gaze was like a winter blizzard, cold and piercing.