Someone Is Very Interested in You

Faced with that kind of talk, Horikita Suzune seemed to recall a rumor she'd heard before: supposedly, most sex workers ended up in an irreversible hell one step at a time.

"What if it's something that isn't on the list?" Horikita Suzune found it a little hard to ask. "For example, if I did something for you... could that reduce my debt at all?"

It seemed she still wasn't willing to give up, and was trying to find a third option.

Suzuki Toru didn't reject her outright.

"Of course. But it depends on whether I'm satisfied. If I don't like it, it won't count."

Horikita Suzune was speechless. She wanted to argue with him, but it seemed she had no grounds to object.

"I'll give you the list when we get back. For now, let me have a little treat." Suzuki Toru looked at her expressionlessly. "Lift your skirt and let me see what's underneath."

Even though she'd just heard his perverted remarks, Horikita Suzune still couldn't help feeling shocked and furious.

How dare he say something like that to her face?

Her brother had only just left, and now this man was threatening her. How was he any different from a scumbag?

"Five thousand Private Points..." Horikita Suzune ground out through clenched teeth.

"If you're worried, we can sign another contract," Suzuki Toru kindly offered.

Horikita Suzune glared at him, then, filled with humiliation, slowly lowered her hands and gripped the hem of her skirt. As if doing something she loathed, she gradually lifted it, revealing her smooth, pale thighs.

As she moved, the girl's breathing grew unsteady, and her chest rose and fell. It was clear how unsettled she was.

"Look at me, Suzune," Suzuki Toru said. "Let me see your expression. Don't lift it and then put it back down right away. At least keep it there for five seconds."

Horikita Suzune froze. How had this guy guessed what she was thinking?

But at this point, it was hard to refuse his terms. She'd just pretend a dog had seen her and try not to think about it.

So Horikita Suzune took a deep breath. Her glare could have killed him, but, humiliated, she lifted her skirt herself, exposing herself to a man for the first time.

The girl had a well-developed figure, and her long, pale legs came into view. She wore simple, delicate undergarments.

Suzuki Toru looked at her, and she looked back at him, wishing she could kill him on the spot.

"Are you satisfied?" Horikita Suzune stared coldly at the pervert.

He'd gotten what he wanted: she'd revealed what was beneath her skirt, despite her disgust. One wish fulfilled.

Suzuki Toru smiled with satisfaction.

"That's a cute style. Thanks for indulging me, Suzune. But next time, could I see you in something sexier?"

"This is the only time. I won't indulge any more disgusting requests than this." Horikita Suzune lowered her skirt. She thought Suzuki Toru would get angry, or keep threatening her.

"Forcing you isn't my goal. You can do whatever you want."

Watching Suzuki Toru's utterly unconcerned expression, Horikita Suzune felt strangely frustrated. He seemed to be toying with her, paying no mind to how she felt.

But Suzuki Toru hadn't lied. He hadn't intended to force himself on Horikita Suzune.

He just wanted to take his time shaping her.

Someone Is Very Interested in You

Today was probably the first time Horikita Suzune had ever tasted humiliation.

Though Suzuki Toru hadn't said anything to her—he'd only asked her to lift her skirt, taken a few glances, and then let her leave—the feeling was awful.

It was a feeling she'd never experienced before. Suzuki Toru had looked her over with interest, like a diner enjoying a fine meal, then remarked on how good it was after finishing.

It wasn't just disgusting. He was a scumbag, a pervert, a creep, a lecher, and a despicable man.

Horikita Suzune was in a terrible mood. Not only had Horikita Manabu dismissed her, she'd also run into someone like Suzuki Toru.

If she hadn't been so strong-willed, she probably would have burst into tears like some helpless girl.

She endured the humiliation. The more Suzuki Toru treated her that way, the more fired up she became.

There was more meaning in defeating such a despicable opponent. It would prove that her brother was completely wrong about her!

Suzuki Toru thought he could get the better of her like this. How laughable.

Though she'd revealed herself to him and shown her figure to a man for the first time, Horikita Suzune wouldn't let herself get too depressed.

She would endure this for now. When she made her comeback, she'd stand at a height Suzuki Toru couldn't reach and look down on the world below.

When she got back to the dorm, Horikita Suzune soon received Suzuki Toru's list.

After seeing all the details, she fell silent.

So he'd arranged all kinds of lewd things for her, except for the final step?

Damn Suzuki Toru!

No, she had to hurry and earn four hundred thousand Private Points!

In truth, Suzuki Toru had exaggerated the Student Council's workload to Kamuro Mashizumi.

From what he could see, the third-year officers hadn't graduated yet, and Advanced Nurturing High School had relatively few students. Their daily lives could honestly be called leisurely.

Well, except for the Student Council President.

Most documents were brought to Horikita Manabu for him to make the final decision, like an ancient emperor reviewing memorials.

During the process, Tachibana Akane was practically his personal attendant, always by Horikita Manabu's side and handling secretarial duties.

The Vice President's job had been fairly busy, but now there were two of them, each shouldering half the work.

And Suzuki Toru, working under Horikita Manabu, had a pretty easy time of it.

His main tasks were to inspect the clubs and check whether any were misusing their budgets or failing to hold their regular activities.

Occasionally, he also helped Horikita Manabu review documents.

After school, Suzuki Toru went to the Student Council office as usual.

As soon as he pushed open the door and saw someone inside, he fell silent.

Tachibana Akane was startled to see someone enter. She was sitting in the Student Council President's seat, leaning boredly over the desk while eating snacks and playing on her phone. She hardly seemed like a proper upperclassman.

Suzuki Toru wanted to pretend he hadn't seen anything. To his surprise, her pretty face suddenly reddened, and she hurriedly hid the snacks.

"W-wait! Do you not even know to knock?!"

The girl tried desperately to hide her embarrassment. A faint blush had spread across her fair neck.

"Have you tried the dessert shop's new items lately, senpai?" Suzuki Toru asked.

"Cat House's new daifuku?" Tachibana Akane's eyes lit up. "I think the white peach yogurt one is great, though Nishimi-chan and the others like the chocolate flavor..."

As she spoke, she suddenly stopped.

Suzuki Toru looked at his upperclassman in confusion. Her earlobes were practically glowing red.

"Who wants to talk about that with you?!" Tachibana Akane shouted, glaring fiercely at him.

"You looked bored, senpai, and I felt a little sorry for you, so I thought I'd try talking to you." Suzuki Toru glanced around. "Is the Student Council President not here?"

Tachibana Akane was annoyed with him, so she answered curtly. "The Student Council President had something come up and stepped out. He'll be back soon. If you don't have anything to do, hurry up and leave."

Suzuki Toru smiled. "You seem a little unhappy with me, senpai."

"I'm sorry to have upset you," Tachibana Akane said, refusing to admit it. "But that must be your imagination. I treat all my underclassmen this way."

Suzuki Toru studied her expression, then suddenly said, "Could it be that you're unhappy with me because I'm around, so you don't get much time alone with the Student Council President?"

Tachibana Akane's expression stiffened. The answer was obvious.

But she quickly recovered and stubbornly denied it. "Don't be ridiculous!"

Suzuki Toru didn't seem bothered. "You have a year left, senpai. Either do your best or give up."

Tachibana Akane bit her lip. Were her feelings for Horikita Manabu really that obvious?

What annoyed her even more was that she hadn't even made a move yet, and Suzuki Toru was already telling her to give up. He was completely undermining morale!

"It's not like I have to confess!" Tachibana Akane made an excuse for herself. "As your senpai, I'll give you some life advice: sometimes, just watching him is enough. Not everything in this world has to be yours."

No, that was usually just called being a lovesick doormat.

Suzuki Toru couldn't be bothered to entertain her thoughts. Besides, she didn't have many wishes.

Tachibana Akane waited a while. When she saw him sitting on the sofa without reacting, she grew a little displeased.

That was her life experience. He didn't have to agree, but he could at least show some reaction, couldn't he?

After a while, Horikita Manabu finally arrived at the Student Council office.

"Good afternoon, Student Council President," Suzuki Toru greeted him.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," Horikita Manabu said, then paused. "I'd planned to tell you about the second-year schedule, but the school summoned me today to ask about the Private Points transaction."

Suzuki Toru remained outwardly calm. "What does the school think?"

"Thanks to you, the school has decided to tighten up the rule. From now on, I doubt anyone else will be able to buy Private Points with cash."

Suzuki Toru blinked. So the school had allowed the first person to do it?

"Chairman Sakayanagi asked me to pass along a message..." Horikita Manabu deliberately paused, hoping to see his reaction. But Suzuki Toru remained calm, and Horikita Manabu couldn't help sighing inwardly.

"He's very interested in students who have ideas of their own. But don't do this again. Rules are rules."

"I won't do it again."

"..."

That reaction didn't sound like you regretted it at all.

Horikita Manabu knew he couldn't control him, so he simply moved on to what he'd originally intended to tell him.

"Now the second-years know that Miyabi Nagumo lost a huge amount of Private Points. They don't know the details yet, but someone is very interested in you."

As for who was interested in Suzuki Toru, it was naturally someone secretly displeased with Miyabi Nagumo's rebelliousness.

Horikita Manabu was now planning to introduce them in person.