As it turned out, Kanae really had practiced her Breathing Style well. Her lung capacity was almost on par with Kanzaki Kumo's.
A long while later, their lips parted.
Kanae leaned against Kanzaki Kumo's chest, steadying her slightly hurried breathing.
"Kanzaki-kun, you seem a little too practiced at this."
As she spoke, Kanae raised a hand and poked Kanzaki Kumo's chest, her lips forming a slight pout as though she really were jealous. But there was no jealousy in her eyes, only a little more mischief and a hint of shyness. Even her lovely face had taken on a rosy blush.
Unfortunately, caught off guard by Kanae's words, Kanzaki Kumo never looked into her eyes. His gaze instinctively shifted to the flowers beside them as he stammered out a reply.
"Ahaha... Makomo and I have 'practiced' a few times in private, and a while ago, Shinobu also..."
"Pfft~"
Seeing Kanzaki Kumo's reaction, Kanae finally failed to hold back her laughter. Only when Kanzaki Kumo turned back did he realize the girl before him was merely teasing him.
For the normally gentle, serene Kanae to make a joke like this, the first person Kanzaki Kumo thought of was her best friend-Makomo.
He released Kanae and stepped back slightly, putting on a heartbroken expression. "Makomo actually corrupted my Kanae."
"Hmm... That way of talking certainly sounds like Makomo's style, but Shinobu was the one who taught me to say it."
Kanae blinked and sold her little sister out on the spot.
"Selling out your teammate like that, and your own little sister at that-Kanae, you really have been corrupted, haven't you?" Kanae's honesty left even Kanzaki Kumo stunned for a moment.
"Hmm... Is there a problem? You tease Shinobu all the time anyway, Kanzaki-kun. It makes no difference whether you have this