"Lie down and take off your clothes."
"Huh? Are we getting straight to it? I'm not ready yet..."
Looking at Shiina Shinohiru, who spoke in a commanding tone, Hoshino Sora feigned shyness, pinching his clothes and shrinking his body, adopting a 'I am a delicate flower, please cherish me' posture.
This made Shiina Shinohiru's face darken with exasperation. She strode forward, stood by Hoshino Sora's bed, holding the medicinal wine with a slight frown.
"Do you want me to help you, or will you do it yourself? I'm not joking. If you really end up with a chronic problem in your condition, it'll be a big hassle!"
Pouting, her gaze fixed intently on Hoshino Sora, Shiina Shinohiru almost had the word 'serious' written on her face.
"Alright, alright, then I'll trouble Miss Shinohiru to apply the medicinal wine for me. Do I need to take off my lower clothes too?"
"We'll talk about that after we're done with the upper part."
Her face was slightly flushed with shyness, but her gaze was exceptionally firm. Shiina Shinohiru said this, realizing that after being protected, the first thing she thought of was protecting others!
Although it was just helping to apply medicine, it was still a measure to protect Hoshino Sora's body. From this perspective, it could also be considered protection... or rather, guarding him!
Thinking of this, Shiina Shinohiru suddenly felt her heart become much calmer. Looking at Hoshino Sora's well-built muscles, she felt no desire, only the determination for him to recover quickly.
However, these thoughts changed the moment her hand touched his skin. How could a sixteen-year-old girl control herself when faced with such warm and strong muscles!?
One must know that it's not just boys who are lustful; sometimes girls can be much more lustful than boys.
But at this moment, Shiina Shinohiru still controlled the restlessness in her heart, trying her best not to look at his muscles. Yet, the strong latissimus dorsi and the intense body heat radiating from her fingertips somehow made it even more erotic when she didn't look!?
There was a mysterious, unknown charm!
With a flushed face, she averted her gaze. In this situation, it was better to just look. When she didn't look, there was a strange feeling of electricity from her fingertips reaching her soul, and after a while, she couldn't take it anymore.
Her thighs slightly overlapped and twisted, as if something was about to come out. Shiina Shinohiru silently took off her boots and climbed onto the bed. Don't misunderstand, she just felt that being on the bed would allow her to apply pressure better, even though it would make her embarrassment skyrocket.
"Hoo... hoo..."
Her breathing became a little heavy. Shiina Shinohiru knelt on the edge of the bed, her hands covered in medicinal wine, vigorously pushing and pulling on Hoshino Sora's back, looking very hardworking.
"How about we stop here for today? I think that's enough..."
Looking at the panting girl in front of him, Hoshino Sora suggested this, but what he got in return was her stern refusal.
"No way! The thigh area hasn't had medicinal wine applied yet. What if it leaves a hidden injury?"
Pouring the medicinal wine onto Hoshino Sora's body, Shiina Shinohiru worked very diligently, which was evident from her sweat-soaked clothes; she was putting in a lot of effort.
"Tsk, well, good luck then."
Faced with Shiina Shinohiru's persistence, Hoshino Sora couldn't say much more, only feeling that this girl was a bit too serious. It would have been perfectly fine to stop at the previous step.
For most people, they probably would have stopped at the previous step, right? Who would be like this girl, pulling down his pants?
"You..."
"What, you dare to pull down a guy's pants but don't dare to look? Isn't it normal to have some reaction when being massaged by such a cute girl? Don't you have any reaction at all?"
Hearing Shiina Shinohiru's hesitant and shy voice, Hoshino Sora immediately went into offensive mode. He was embarrassed too, but he wasn't completely naked right now. Did she really need to react so strongly?
"I... I didn't have any reaction!"
Shiina Shinohiru said, continuing to apply the medicinal wine vigorously, her fingers carefully massaging every part of Hoshino Sora's body that might have internal injuries, her cheeks flushed crimson.
"Ah..."
Because she was working too hard and expending too much energy, Shiina Shinohiru moved her feet while changing positions for the massage, and ended up pushing too hard, causing her to fall over completely. By chance, she landed face down on Hoshino Sora's body.
"You're throwing yourself into my arms so actively. If it were someone else, you'd probably be completely devoured by now. Should I say you're bold, or responsible? Miyu, I'm still a man, you know!"
With a natural roll, he pinned Shiina Shinohiru beneath him. Looking at the girl's blushing, somewhat flustered, delicate face, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but reach out and knead it, his eyes playful.
Indeed, his desire was high now, but he knew what he could and couldn't do. In this situation, it was enough to just scare the little girl appropriately.
"What, what do you want to do?"
"It's come to this point, what do you think I want to do? Or rather, what do you want me to do?"
Staring into Shiina Shinohiru's eyes, the girl looked extremely shy. In the quiet space, her heartbeat could be heard clearly, thump-thump-thump. He could also feel the tremor in her voice.
"I'm just here to put some medicine on you. I don't have any other intentions, so please don't misunderstand."
With her eyes darting around, Shiina Mahiru appeared especially delicate, and indeed she was. How could a small girl like her possibly compare to a big man like Hoshino Sora in strength?
Even though he was injured, and should have been weakened, that only increased her psychological burden, making her even more hesitant to use force, worried she might cause him secondary harm.
"Tsk, good thing my self-control is strong. If it were another man, in this situation, do you think your innocence would still be intact? Be more careful, men are beasts."
Seeing Shiina Mahiru turn her head away as if tears were about to fall, Hoshino Sora didn't bother teasing her anymore. He flipped over, got up, and put on his clothes. He really couldn't understand the changes in her psychology.
She was reserved before, but now she's enthusiastic. Is it because he saved her? If so, that's just a boost in favorability from a life-saving act, which will probably disappear completely in two or three days.
In this situation, if he really laid a hand on Shiina Mahiru, or made any physical advances, it would definitely leave her with psychological trauma, and that's not something he wanted to see.
As for desire…
He could still control himself, even though his heart was itching.
"The medicine isn't…"
Looking at Hoshino Sora, who was hastily putting on his clothes, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but say another word.
"At a time like this, don't worry about the medicine. You just got pushed down by a boy; aren't you learning your lesson?
It's getting late; it's time to go back to sleep. If someone sees you coming out of my room in the middle of the night, it will definitely be misunderstood, and then the Yōbi Dormitory will be full of rumors about us."
"I don't care."
"Don't say anymore, goodnight."
Closing the door, he sent off Shiina Mahiru, who was holding the medicinal wine and pouting slightly. This girl was here to torment him, she was very flirtatious but wouldn't let him do anything, leaving him in an awkward position, and in the end, he could only pretend to be a gentleman.
Ultimately, it was the lack of favorability that caused the trouble; otherwise, he could have taken Shiina Mahiru right then and there tonight.
Locking the door, a series of stimulating images flashed through his mind. Hoshino Sora took out the black stockings Alice Nakiri had given him from the luggage he had just put down and began to generate power for love.
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The next day, Hoshino Sora woke up full of energy, then prepared to take a shower.
Due to the time difference, this time Hoshino Sora encountered Hiratsuka Shizuka, who had already left the bathroom, wrapped in a bath towel with wet hair. Her appearance, like a lotus emerging from water, was quite alluring.
Mature in appearance and voluptuous in figure, how could such a woman be unwanted!?
"Good morning, Master Pingzuka."
"You're up really early. You just finished the lodging training and it's the weekend. Aren't you going to rest a little?"
Seeing Hoshino Sora appear at the bathroom door, Hiratsuka Shizuka was surprised at first, then tightened her bath towel with her hand before speaking, her face still flushed from just having bathed.
"I have something to go out for today, so I got up early to take a shower."
"Washing and dressing yourself so early, and preparing to go out, could it be a date with a girl?"
She looked at Hoshino Sora with a scrutinizing gaze. Although who he dated had nothing to do with her, she still felt a bit subtle about the fact that the only male in the dormitory was single or in a relationship…
"I'm going out with a girl, but it shouldn't be considered a date. She's not my girlfriend."
(At least not yet)
Shrugging, Hoshino Sora answered truthfully, but added a mental note.
He could feel Yuigahama's good feelings for him. Given that, under permissible conditions, adding her to his harem was undoubtedly the most suitable choice.
He didn't want to make the dumpling sad.
Anyway, with the Gourmet Cell and infinite stamina enhancements, his current combat power was very strong; he could satisfy three or five, and the system also gave him such a great task.
"I see. Be careful on your way. I'll go back to my room first."
"Hmm, bye-bye."
After some polite exchanges, Hiratsuka Shizuka left. Her current state wasn't suitable for chatting anyway. Chatting with a male student while wrapped in a bath towel, was that appropriate?
"Going out with a girl…"
On her way upstairs, Hiratsuka Shizuka softly murmured this sentence, her eyes slightly annoyed. Although who he went out with had nothing to do with her, she… just felt a bit off.
Perhaps this was the sorrow of an unmarried older woman, who assumes any excellent male she sees is a potential marriage partner, completely disregarding the fact that he is her student.
No, it must be because Hoshino Sora said those words to her that day, something like, if it's Shizuka, there's no problem. After saying words like that, anyone would be moved!
However, he was young, handsome, capable, and had a good physique. He was simply not a high-quality man that someone her age could covet. Her golden period had already passed…
Opening the door to her room, locking it, Hiratsuka Shizuka lay on the bed, hugging her quilt, then took out a small item from the nearby drawer.
She really wanted a sex life, but just finding any man wouldn't do, because she had a bit of a psychological. Otherwise, with her looks and figure, finding a man would be easy.
Hoshino Sora's figure inexplicably appeared in her mind.
If it were him, it didn't seem impossible, but why would a young and handsome guy be interested in an old woman like her?
"Hmm… hmm…"
The things he said were probably just pleasantries to make her happy.
But, even so, it could make her happy for a long time!
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Hoshino Sora was naturally unaware of Hiratsuka Shizuka's psychological changes. At this moment, after showering in the bathroom, he shaved his beard. Although it wasn't much, it was better to deal with it.
It's still the same saying: when meeting a girl, you have to make her feel that you value her, so she will look forward to your next meeting.
If you're sloppy, and make her lose face and feel disgusted, how can she look forward to the next meeting? Her not saying anything is just her good manners.
He raised his hand and greeted the smiling girl in front of him. Seeing Yui Yuigahama bouncing towards him, her hands behind her back and her body erect, Hoshino Sora smiled brightly.
"As agreed, I'm here. I feel like you've become even cuter since we last met."
Looking at the bright-eyed, white-toothed, and dazzlingly dressed girl in front of him, Hoshino Sora started with a compliment, which immediately made Yui Yuigahama smile with delight.
"I did my makeup a little before leaving today; it's light makeup. I specifically learned it. It shouldn't be as gaudy as the first time we met, that makeup was really terrible."
Thinking of her heavy makeup from their first meeting, Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but blush. Looking back at photos from that time, she, who hadn't taken makeup lessons, might never understand why the girls she was with looked more innocent and student-like.
"Much better. I didn't even notice you were wearing makeup. Now you look like a cute and lovable girl next door."
"Then do you like my current… makeup?"
With a slight blush, she looked up at Hoshino Sora. Because they hadn't seen each other for so long, she now really wanted to talk to him, wanted to hear his voice, and wanted to receive his affirmation.
"I do, but is it really okay to be so affectionate at the school gate? You might run into classmates who know you, and then rumors will spread that you have a boyfriend outside of school, and boys at school won't like you anymore."
Looking at Yui Yuigahama, who was so clingy, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but point to the bustling school ahead and say. In fact, many students had been looking their way since just now.
Many of them might know Yuigahama.
"Does Hoshino mind?"
"I don't care."
Looking at the cute way the girl in front of him tilted her head and asked, Hoshino Sora shrugged, indicating that he didn't care. He didn't study here, so other people's misunderstandings naturally had no impact on him.
"Then I don't care either. Let them misunderstand. Anyway, I don't fancy any of the boys at school. Being misunderstood can even help me reduce trouble, it's a big help."
Upon hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Yui Yuigahama immediately spoke, moving her feet as she led him into the school. What met their eyes were various food stalls.
"Little Yui has high standards. I wonder what kind of boy will be able to handle her in the future."
"Someone like Hoshino would be fine."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Yui Yuigahama softly replied, her voice so low that it was unclear whether she wanted Hoshino Sora to hear it or not.
Or perhaps both.
"Saying something like that could make me misunderstand. It sounds a bit like a confession."
"Let it be a misunderstanding then, I don't mind."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Yui Yuigahama felt her heart quicken, but given the rare opportunity, she didn't deny it. This ambiguous attitude made the young man smile.
Indeed, she had good feelings for him.
"Walk by, don't miss it! Takoyaki, super big takoyaki!"
"Double-skin milk, delicious double-skin milk!"
"Teppanyaki squid, beautiful sister, would you like to try some?"
"Is this really a cultural festival? It feels like a food festival."
Looking at the middle school students lining both sides of the path to the teaching building, selling various food dishes, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but say teasingly. Should he say it's worthy of a world centered around food?
"Cultural and sports activities are all in the teaching building. Outside is where students can set up stalls. Would Hoshino like to try it too? If you want to, I can apply to rent a stall now."
"No, no, I'm almost sick of cooking every day at Far Moon. Let me relax properly today."
Hearing Yui Yuigahama's words, Hoshino Sora immediately waved his hand in refusal. His hands never stopped during the lodging training. It would be impolite to make him cook again when he finally got to go out and have fun.
"You've worked hard, you've worked hard. Let me give you a shoulder massage."
"Then I'll leave it to you."
Hearing Yui Yuigahama's words, Hoshino Sora silently lowered his body a bit, allowing Yui, who had walked behind him, to reach. Noticing this small detail, the girl's heart warmed.
Hoshino is so considerate.
"Grumble…"
"You didn't eat breakfast, did you?"
Hearing the sound from her stomach and the embarrassed way the girl buried her head in his shoulder, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but ask.
"Well, I was too excited last night and went to bed late, so I woke up a bit late today, and then I was in a hurry to catch the subway, and I accidentally forgot."
"Not eating breakfast is bad for your stomach. Let's just eat here. Calculating the time, it won't be late."
Looking at Yui Yuigahama's cute, wandering gaze, Hoshino Sora's furrowed brows gradually relaxed. Then he began to search the surroundings with his eyes; this area was full of snack vendors.
Got it!
His eyes lit up, and the savory scent of fried dough sticks and the sticky fragrance of rice wafted to his nose. Hoshino Sora strode forward and bought a glutinous rice ball, handing it to Yui Yuigahama.
"Try this. Nowadays, glutinous rice balls are all so flashy; it's rare to see such a simple rice ball."
"Huh? Is there anything special about this…"
Holding the glutinous rice ball, Yui Yuigahama looked at the round rice ball with some confusion. It didn't seem to be any different from what she usually ate, and it was even smaller.
"You try it first."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Yui Yuigahama gently parted her lips and took a bite. The distinct texture of glutinous rice grains entered her mouth, followed by the crispy aroma of fried dough sticks, with a few small pickled vegetables adding flavor. Besides that, there was nothing else.
However, even with just these simple flavors, the appetite it generated made her unable to stop. In a short while, she had devoured the entire glutinous rice ball.
"Why? Is it so delicious? It feels even more delicious than glutinous rice balls with a lot of ingredients…"
Coming back to her senses, Yuigahama's expression was a bit surprised. Her gaze turned to the stall selling traditional glutinous rice balls, and she noticed there weren't many customers, even though the taste was so good.
"Some glutinous rice balls have a lot of ingredients: chicken cutlets, hot dogs, pork floss, and even mayonnaise and ketchup. They look delicious and full of ingredients, but the actual taste and texture are quite ordinary.
Glutinous rice balls, you see, need the oiliness of the fried dough stick combined with the glutinous rice to create a flavor. You can add some pickled vegetables to increase the layers, but not by adding all sorts of incompatible ingredients that clash in flavor."
Looking at Yui Yuigahama's half-understanding expression, Hoshino Sora stopped speaking. That much was enough. After all, she wasn't a chef; she just needed to know what food tasted good.
"I understand. Then I'll patronize traditional glutinous rice balls more often from now on. Let's go to the teaching building next. There are many class-based activities there, and there's even a play in the performance hall."
Listening intently to Hoshino Sora's words, Yui Yuigahama nodded, then excitedly invited him to visit the teaching building. It was clear she was looking forward to it.
"Oh, Yui, it really is you! I saw a handsome guy next to you and wasn't sure, but now that I'm closer, I dare to say hello."
"Who is this next to you? Your boyfriend? He's so handsome!"
"His physique is great too, do you work out regularly?"
"Ya-hoo, Nanako, Shirayuki, Kurisu, what a coincidence! You all look energetic today too~"
Three girls walked together. Seeing Yui Yuigahama standing with Hoshino Sora, the two girls in front went up to greet her, looking at Hoshino Sora as they spoke, with strong envy in their words.
"How could that be? Such a high-quality guy couldn't possibly be interested in little Yui. What kind of person Yui is, I know, right? She's ugly with makeup, bad at studies, not good at sports, snores when she sleeps, often gives up halfway through things, and her cooking is terrible, so funny, hahahaha.
Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is…"
"Where did I…"
Behind the two girls, there was a pretty girl who was first startled when she saw the handsome Hoshino Sora.
Then, with a smile, she pretended to casually say a bunch of bad things about Yuigahama. If it weren't for her calling Yui so intimately, Hoshino Sora would have thought they were enemies.
As he spoke, Yamaguchi Kurika stepped forward and extended her hand to Hoshino Sora, a bright smile on her face, her eyes trembling as if nervous; he was her type!
"Yui Yuigahama isn't as bad as you say. She's strong and brave, her personality isn't pretentious, she looks good even without makeup, and her clumsy demeanor is very endearing. While she has some flaws, her strengths are clearly more numerous.
Of course, the most important thing is that she wouldn't constantly badmouth her friends like you. I also don't want to get to know someone like you."
"Wh-what..."
Before the girl in front of him could finish speaking, Hoshino Sora said with a displeased expression, "What's wrong with this person? The actual person is right here. Even if there's resentment, there's no need to speak like this."
Plastic bestie? Or plastic friendship...
If it were an ordinary middle school boy encountering this situation, he would definitely not know how to handle it. Fortunately, he had lived two lives, and could easily retort against such a b*tch.
As he spoke, Hoshino Sora held Yui Yuigahama's hand, his eyes filled with determination. But this person's sense of friendship was too poor, how could there be all sorts of strange people...
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