"Today marks the first time all members of our club have gathered together!"
After successfully recruiting Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha, Aki Tomoya finally managed to bring in his like-minded friend Nanaya and his girlfriend, Kato Megumi, into the club.
Thus, Aki Tomoya went all out, using the money he had saved for games to fund the club's first gathering.
He didn't book a private room—instead, he chose a slightly larger booth, with two opposing sofas and a small table in the middle.
The right side was against a wall, while the left opened to a walkway, making the spot quite secluded.
"So, these are your club members?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at Nanaya across the table, her expression unimpressed.
She had been too caught up in her recent writer's block to pay attention to Nanaya, but now this scumbag had somehow joined the club?
"Yeah, Nanaya has been a huge help to me!"
Aki Tomoya spoke highly of Nanaya, especially after seeing the simple yet effective program he coded—it was nothing short of genius in his eyes.
"Nice to see you again, Kasumigaoka-senpai."
Nanaya's arm rested on Megumi's shoulder, his fingers idly tracing along her collarbone.
Megumi, completely unresisting to his touch, had already begun to blush, her body melting into a state of quiet pleasure.
Seating Arrangement:
Kasumigaoka Utaha | Eriri | Empty Wall
Table | Table | Wall
Kato Megumi | Nanaya | Aki Tomoya | Wall
Because of this setup, Aki Tomoya couldn't see Nanaya's actions at all—but the two girls across from him had a perfect view.
Kasumigaoka Utaha frowned at Nanaya's behavior. In her eyes, this scumbag must have sweet-talked Kato Megumi into submission with some sleazy words.
Looks like I'll have to give Kato Megumi a proper warning later. She's still my junior, after all.
Her opinion of Aki Tomoya also dropped slightly.
Eriri, however, didn't react the same way.
She had been keeping her head down, quietly sipping from her glass of water, only occasionally stealing glances in Nanaya's direction.
She didn't know how to face him—not after what had happened between them, especially now that he had a girlfriend.
The sight of Nanaya touching Megumi so intimately made her chest tighten with a faint bitterness.
"Eek!"
Suddenly, Eriri let out a small shriek, drawing everyone's attention.
"Eriri, what's wrong?" Aki Tomoya, sitting diagonally across from her, asked curiously.
"N-Nothing! Just a cramp…"
"Hahaha, your stamina really is terrible, Eriri!"
Normally, she would've snapped back before storming off—but not today.
Because…
Eriri lowered her head, letting her golden hair hide her face as her gaze traveled downward.
A foot was slowly rubbing against her white-stockinged calf, gliding up and down.
She didn't even need to check whose it was—it could only be Nanaya's.
Aki Tomoya would never do something like this.
Glancing at him, she saw him engrossed in his phone, eyes sparkling as he typed away.
Does he even realize what's happening?
No… if he knew, he'd probably just get even more excited.
The thought almost made her laugh bitterly.
Your club is practically turning into Nanaya's harem. Not only is he getting handsy with his girlfriend right in front of you, but he's also teasing your childhood friend under the table!
Yet, in this situation, Eriri felt a thrill.
Unlike the tender kiss they had shared before, this carried a far more sinful sensation.
She glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha beside her, then subtly shifted.
Instead of pulling away, she slipped off her brown loafers and stretched her white-stockinged foot toward Nanaya.
Nanaya felt the small foot press against him, trembling slightly but making no further move.
Seeing the poorly concealed blush on Eriri's lowered face, he understood exactly what she wanted.
His hand slid from Megumi's collarbone down to her waist, savoring the softness of her skin.
Then, pretending to drop something, he reached under the table and pulled Eriri's foot onto his lap.
"!!!"
Eriri nearly yelped again, barely managing to stifle it behind her hand.
When she looked at Nanaya, his gaze was predatory—almost feral—as he stared straight at her.
She quickly averted her eyes.
Another loss in this silent battle.
Utaha remained oblivious to the exchange, too busy contemplating the state of the club while shooting Aki Tomoya an exasperated look.
He's supposed to be hosting this gathering, yet he's glued to his phone…
Nanaya's body blocked Aki Tomya's line of sight as his fingers traced along Eriri's foot.
The slender toes, previously confined in her loafers, now stretched freely under his touch.
His fingers traced the arch of her foot, mapping out its delicate curves.
A slight tilt of his head revealed the faint outline of her smooth sole beneath the white fabric.
There wasn't a hint of unpleasant scent.
Meanwhile, Megumi, lost in the sensation of Nanaya's hand on her waist, barely registered anything else.
Already molded by his influence, she only sought more of his touch, oblivious to the world around her.
For Eriri, every second was torture.
Not only did she have to ensure their secret remained hidden, but Nanaya's boldness also kept shocking her.
She forced herself to act normal, even as his fingers played with her foot.
"Eriri, are you okay?"
Since Eriri hadn't disclosed her relationship with Aki Tomoya, Kasumigaoka Utaha still showed concern for the trembling blonde.
"I-I'm fine… thanks…"
She shook her head, trying to pull her foot back—only for Nanaya to tighten his grip.
Then, in retaliation, his finger dragged along her sole.
"Nn—!"
Her back instantly straightened.
A jolt ran through her core, warmth pooling between her thighs.
Before she could recover, she felt something else.
W-Wait—!
Don't take off my stockings!
Her pleading gaze went unnoticed.
A cool breeze brushed her skin as Nanaya peeled off the white fabric, leaving her bare foot in his grasp.
Though she hadn't painted her nails, the way her toes curled and squirmed only made them more enticing.
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