What? You're trying to act all considerate in front of Hoshino so you can win his favor? You're overthinking it. He already knows what you're really like. How could he possibly believe this act of yours?!
Though she was indignant, Kamuro Masumi obediently nodded and said, "Okay."
The elevator soon reached the fourth floor. Sakayanagi Arisu and Hoshino En stepped out, while Kamuro Masumi, who was [getting ready to return to her room], stayed inside the elevator. Apparently—
"She clearly didn't believe you. You put way too much pressure on her, didn't you?"
Once the elevator doors closed, Hoshino En led Sakayanagi Arisu along and asked her.
"Did I? She was the one who got the wrong idea! Why would I act like a goody-goody in front of you? It's obvious you're no good either!"
"I can't deny that."
Before long, they arrived at Hoshino En's room.
The door closed. After changing into the guest slippers, Sakayanagi Arisu slowly made her way to Hoshino En's bed and lay down.
"So, do you want me to take off my thigh-highs?"
Her expression was more eager than his, and it made Hoshino En feel a little uneasy.
So she really meant it. She hadn't just used this as an excuse to talk to him about some exam-related topic...
"Take them off. It'll be easier."
Since she had no other intentions, Hoshino En didn't bring anything else up.
Now was the time for him to claim his [spoils].
"Oh."
Although Sakayanagi Arisu had been the one to suggest taking off her stockings, her cheeks were tinged pink, and she seemed to want to say something while looking at Hoshino En. But every time her gaze landed on him, she immediately looked away.
"What's wrong? Do you want me to turn around?"
"No, no,