No Kissing When You Have a Cold

Fushimi Makoto asked, "Are you addicted to studying? Or have you decided to join Yukino's competitive army?"

"This has something to do with Yukino?" Eriri Spencer Sawamura, puzzled.

Fushimi Makoto gestured with his eyes to the Yukinoshita sisters who were chatting idly over there, and he didn't hide his voice. "Yukino the most competitive person in the Occult Research Club. Under her influence, it was Itsuki who first joined the competition, and then Nino and Utaha."

Yukino's expression didn't change when she heard his voice.

That's a fact, and naturally she wouldn't refute it.

"I see. But I hadn't thought about the internal competition. I just felt that I learned particularly quickly when you tutored me," Eriri Spencer Sawamura said somewhat shyly.

That's because I strengthened you!

With Nino Divine Power, not only you, but even the stray cats that often visit our school have to sit down and study obediently.

"If you're truly determined to keep improving, then of course I'd be happy to help." Fushimi Makoto chose to be honest.

He already had a mentorship program for newcomers, but now Eriri Spencer Sawamura seems to be influenced by the schedule he created. A week has passed, and without the forced competition of the schedule, Eriri Spencer Sawamura is finding it somewhat strange.

"Thank you, I'll give you the money." Eriri Spencer Sawamura smiled excitedly.

"Money?"

The Yukinoshita sisters, who hadn't paid attention to the conversation, immediately looked over when they heard that money was involved.

"So Eriri Spencer Sawamura, you even hired a private tutor for yourself?" Haruno teased.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura paused, then waved her hands helplessly, "Miss Haruno, you've misunderstood. The reason I gave him money is because he would bring me lunch."

"Oh~ you two have already developed to this level of intimacy?"

"No, I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"

Eriri Spencer Sawamura was no match for Haruno. She was only teased by Haruno a couple of times before she immediately revealed her true colors as a complete weakling.

She didn't even realize Haruno was joking; she was too busy blushing and denying it.

Yukino couldn't stand it anymore. "Sister, you should just shut up."

Haruno: "I'm trying to help you."

"Help me?"

"Yeah, Makoto packed lunches for Eriri Spencer Sawamura but not for you. I'm angry for you."

Yukino remained indifferent, completely unmoved by any provocation.

Fushimi Makoto remained calm and immediately pulled out his trump card. "It seems that Haruno's schedule will have to be postponed."

"Huh? There's no need for that, you should be able to tell I was joking." Haruno was still laughing.

Fushimi Makoto responded with a meaningful smile and said nothing more.

He was fine when he was talking, but when he suddenly stopped talking, Haruno immediately became a little nervous.

"Makoto, you weren't serious just now, were you?" She really wanted the plan, and she really wanted to become stronger.

Fushimi Makoto turned to Yukino and asked, "What do you think?"

"I agree with what you did." A faint smile appeared on Yukino's cold face.

Haruno: "..."

So you've teamed up against me again, haven't you?

Why do I feel a kind of tacit understanding between these two, like that of a married couple?

Fushimi Makoto wasn't joking just now.

Since Haruno still intends to tease her from time to time, she must retaliate.

The schedule will definitely have to be postponed.

Unless Haruno personally visits him.

Of course, visiting oneself is not enough.

For example, let her experience her own rope skills.

Fushimi Makoto was genuinely curious about how Haruno, a woman who seemed unconventional but was actually resilient and mature, would react after encountering his rope bondage.

After a while, Sawamura Sayuri and her companion also came out.

This time, she didn't hesitate. Instead, in front of everyone, she said to Fushimi Makoto, "You've got Haruno's body data, right? Now it's my turn."

Yukino and the others remained calm. After all, they had already seen how Fushimi Makoto collected data, so there was nothing new about it, nor was it worth discussing.

It's just a normal process of making an analysis through careful observation.

"Okay." Fushimi Makoto somewhat surprised by Sawamura Sayuri's directness.

Mrs. Yukinoshita to the side, remained expressionless; she had clearly known about this all along.

Sawamura Sayuri immediately smiled, her eyes sparkling. "Then Makoto, come with me to the guest room."

"The guest room?" Eriri Spencer Sawamura asked first. "Mom, why did you take him inside? Couldn't we have handled it here?"

Sawamura Sayuri had already prepared her reason. "Eriri Spencer Sawamura, don't you know? For a woman, there are two things that most need to be kept secret."

"Which two?" Eriri Spencer Sawamura asked instinctively.

Sawamura Sayuri didn't answer; instead, she smiled at the Yukinoshita sisters and asked, "Do you know?"

Yukino said calmly, "You mean age and weight?"

"That's right! The body data that Makoto needs just happens to include my weight. I will absolutely not let a third person know about this, not even my best friend." Sawamura Sayuri said, glancing at Mrs. Yukinoshita.

"I have absolutely no interest in knowing your weight." Mrs. Yukinoshita shook her head.

Yukino was also uninterested.

Haruno understood this point. "I usually don't tell outsiders my weight or other such data, but since everyone here today is someone I know, it doesn't matter."

Her simple phrase "outsider and acquaintance" instantly bridged the gap between everyone, and Eriri Spencer Sawamura's affection for her increased significantly.

After all, everyone treats me like an acquaintance, so how can I distance myself from them?

Sawamura Sayuri secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she realized her excuse for keeping it a secret had worked.

Actually, at this point, the schedule is no longer her biggest concern.

What truly worried her was Fushimi Makoto's earlier message on his phone. "Female ghost sister."

She needed to find out exactly how much the other person knew and when they woke up.

If I were discovered as soon as I arrived in the living room that night, that would be a real disaster!

In other words, she has good mental fortitude; from the moment she came out, she didn't show the slightest weakness on her face.

Even her best friend didn't notice.

As the two entered the guest room one after the other, Sawamura Sayuri, in order not to arouse suspicion from those outside, merely pretended to casually cover the door halfway.

Her position inside the house was carefully chosen; unless Eriri Spencer Sawamura and the others specifically went to the door, they would have no chance of seeing what was happening inside.

"Makoto, I have a question for you." Her voice softened considerably, and her eyes were no longer as relaxed as before.

Fushimi Makoto suddenly said, "What a coincidence, I also have a question to ask you."

"Hmm? Then you ask first."

Are you sure?

"It doesn't matter... Wait, why aren't you using honorifics anymore?"

Sawamura Sayuri suddenly realized the key point.

Fushimi Makoto finally revealed a wicked smile, "What I want to ask is, did the female ghost use me as a practice tool that day?"

Sawamura Sayuri was dumbfounded.

Sure enough, he knew everything!

"Your behavior that day was really rude." Fushimi Makoto spoke as if he were an elder; his tone and expression made it seem as if their ages had been reversed.

Sawamura Sayuri composed herself and smiled slightly, saying, "I don't understand what you're saying."

"Then do I need to explain in more detail... um."

Fushimi Makoto could finish speaking, Sawamura Sayuri quickly pressed herself against him and covered his mouth.

As their bodies came into contact, her cheeks visibly flushed.

You jumped right in here, you scumbag auntie who dresses up as a ghost and does bad things in the middle of the night!

Fushimi Makoto.

Her eyes and expression gradually became strange, indicating that she had clearly been fantasizing recently. Therefore, as long as the two of them come into contact, the effect of the [Fantasy Badge] will be triggered.

But thinking about it carefully, it's normal. She did such a despicable thing. It would be abnormal if she didn't have any fantasies or strange dreams after going back.

Sawamura Sayuri took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the pounding and burning sensation in her heart. She took a step back and said softly, "This is a secret between us. You certainly won't tell anyone else, right?"

Fushimi Makoto: "That's definitely not the case."

Sawamura Sayuri was immediately relieved.

But the next second, she heard Fushimi Makoto say, "Although I won't tell anyone, I'll frequently remind that female ghost of the bad things she's done. I'll recite it three times a day..."

"How could you be so mean!" Sawamura Sayuri interrupted him irritably.

After a few seconds, she seemed to have made a decision, her eyes glistening with tears as she looked over. "I'll make it up to you, no problem."

"Oh, what kind of compensation?" Fushimi Makoto seemed completely unmoved.

A hint of burning light appeared in Sawamura Sayuri's eyes; she was very bold, managing to maintain eye contact with Fushimi Makoto.

She said in a strange tone, "Just like on our last trip, I can have another massage from you."

Fushimi Makoto blurted out, "This is exactly what you wanted!"

In an instant, this despicable woman blushed.

Chapter 328 You can't kiss when you have a cold

On the last day of the sports festival, Yumiko's winning streak continued. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, until she is officially defeated, whenever her classmates mention "the strongest woman," it will only be Miura Yumiko.

Fushimi Makoto had nothing to do today, but Hayato Hayama held a small performance—a 5v5 soccer match—on behalf of the Soccer Club to help recruit new members.

Because of time constraints, Hayato Hayama and the others decided to play as stylishly as possible, in order to attract more new players.

Seeing how enthusiastic they were, Fushimi Makoto decided to lend his friend a hand as well.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire school's teachers and students, the mini-football tournament officially began.

Fushimi Makoto serves as the goalkeeper for Team A.

Hayato Hayama is in Team B.

"Wow, are our school's two most popular heartthrobs really going to have a head-to-head showdown? That's something to look forward to!" The female voice on the loudspeaker was clearly excited.

"Sorry, I misspoke. Fushimi-kun is the goalkeeper, so the much-anticipated showdown between the two handsome men is definitely not going to happen... Wait, what's going on? Fushimi-kun, the goalkeeper, has made his move!"

Amidst the bewildered gasps of the girls from the journalism club, Fushimi Makoto, on the soccer field, pulled off a major stunt to create buzz for the Soccer Club.

As the goalkeeper, he dribbled past several opponents and unleashed a spectacular long-range shot that sent the ball into the net.

The students on the sidelines fell silent for a moment, then the atmosphere around them became lively again.

Fushimi Makoto quickly said to Hayato Hayama, who were still in shock, "Everyone loves this kind of show, and it helps them remember the Soccer Club better."

"That makes sense!"

Hayato Hayama understood immediately.

The Soccer Club members on the field began to coordinate their efforts, all to allow goalkeeper Fushimi Makoto to put on a spectacular dribble.

Next, all the teachers and students in the school witnessed the antics of the Soccer Club.

Especially towards the end, Team B's goalkeeper seemed to get fired up; he simply threw down his gloves and shouted, "I'll take it!"

The girls Nakano Nino the sidelines; they had never seen such a unique soccer match before.

"They must have planned this beforehand, right?" Nakano Nino asked instinctively.

She didn't actually know who she was asking, but someone actually responded.

"They must have discussed it, and I bet this abstract method was Fushimi's idea," Utaha chimed in.