First Floor of the Shopping Mall.
Takumi Yuuya and Eriri Sawamura exchanged 1,000 yen for game tokens and started the snack claw machine challenge.
Each round cost 100 yen, and each had five tries.
Eriri went first.
Three failures, two successes—she only managed to grab two bags of snacks.
Then it was Yuuya's turn.
Five tries, and he only got one bag.
"Takumi-kun, you lost," Eriri said with a smile.
"That's not necessarily true," Yuuya replied.
Then he slapped the claw machine.
The stacked snacks toppled to one side.
Eriri's mouth opened in surprise.
"You can do that?"
Yuuya glanced at where he had hit—perfect force, no marks left behind.
He bent down and picked up the fallen snacks.
"Eriri, I win."
"Takumi-kun, that's cheating!"
"I only said whoever grabs the most snacks wins. I never said how."
"So… what's your condition?" she asked.
Yuuya looked upstairs.
"We're going to that swimsuit store. I'll pick one for you and help you change into it."
"I… I can change by myself," Eriri protested.
"That won't do. If you change yourself, I won't get the chance to… have a little fun teasing you," Yuuya teased.
Eriri's face flushed, and she looked down.
Affection Level from Eriri Sawamura: 50
At the swimsuit store, Yuuya chose a cute white swimsuit for her.
Inside the fitting room, Eriri turned her back to him.
Her cheeks were red, but she didn't stop.
When she dropped her clothes, Yuuya gently hugged her.
Eriri turned onto her tiptoes and kissed him proactively.
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Yuuya responded, hands misbehaving as usual.
She didn't resist.
Minutes later, Eriri rested against him.
Yuuya looked down at her.
"Take a short break, then we'll pick another swimsuit," he said.
"Takumi-kun…"
"What is it?"
"I want to be your girlfriend too, like Yukino-san. Can I?"
Eriri lifted her head to look at him.
Yuuya paused, then patted her gently on the head.
"You're so cute, Eriri… I actually wanted to wait a bit before teasing you more."
"I don't want to wait. I'm not trying to compete for Yukino's fiancée position, I just don't want to fall behind," she said.
"Then… want to come to my house?"
"Yes," she said, eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Affection Level from Eriri Sawamura: 50
Yuuya sighed inwardly.
Another target for boosting affection gone.
He had hoped to drag things out a little longer, but Eriri speaking up showed her courage.
Any further delay would only disappoint her.
They rode straight home on the bicycle.
Yuuya brought Eriri inside, and her cheeks were still flushed.
Once in the living room, she looked at him.
"Should I go to the bathroom first?"
"No need. Later," he said.
"Then… what about—"
"Relax. Don't be nervous."
Yuuya picked her up.
Eriri's head rested against his chest, and her face was bright red.
Her heart raced; she felt warm and flustered.
Entering the bedroom, Yuuya kissed her.
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He watched her eyes close.
Though she had drawn plenty of artworks before, it had always been in imagination.
Facing reality, embarrassment and uncertainty were natural.
Yuuya kissed her again.
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Pleasure Level from Eriri Sawamura: 100Pleasure Level from Eriri Sawamura: 100Pleasure Level from Eriri Sawamura: 100Pleasure Level from Eriri Sawamura: 100Pleasure Level from Eriri Sawamura: 100
In the bathroom, Eriri leaned against Yuuya.
"Takumi-kun, I'm sorry," she murmured.
"It's fine. It's not that you're weak—Yukino is the same," he said.
"Yukino-san too?"
"My constitution far exceeds normal humans. Probably beyond human limits," he explained.
"You… you practiced some special martial arts?"
"Yes, since I was a child. I've reached a very high level."
Yuuya held her hand.
Eriri looked up.
"Could I practice too?"
"No, this technique is only for boys, and one in ten million can master it."
"Then… what can I do?"
"You can find a helper."
"I…"
"Just kidding, I wouldn't be that cruel."
Yuuya lightly kissed her forehead.
After leaving the bathroom, they changed into matching pajamas.
Yuuya poured two drinks, adding a drop of elixir to Eriri's.
"Drink it all at once, and you'll get stronger."
"Really?"
"I added something special," he said.
"Takumi-kun… you didn't add—"
Eriri blushed, unable to finish the sentence.
Yuuya understood immediately but didn't explain, just smiled at her.
After a few seconds of hesitation, she took the drink and finished it in one gulp.
Then she looked at him, flushed.
"Takumi-kun…"
"It's not what you think. This is a medicinal elixir from my master that enhances physical ability. Both my little maid and Yukino have taken it. Its value outside is insane—it could sell for a hundred million yen."
"A hundred million yen worth of elixir?"
"At least that much."
"How… how can I ever repay you?"
"Just stay over tonight," Yuuya said meaningfully.
Eriri's cheeks turned red as she quietly nodded.
Yuuya checked the time.
"My little maid will be here soon. You two should meet—Yukino already knows her."
"Should I change into another outfit?"
"No need, this is fine."
"But—"
"She's a student here too, and we're in a similar relationship. She won't get jealous."
"Okay… okay then."
Eriri stopped hesitating.
Around six in the evening, Saki Kawasaki arrived at Yuuya's house.
Upon opening the door, seeing two more pairs of shoes, her face flushed.
After changing into slippers, she entered the living room.
Eriri stood and immediately recalled her name.
"Hello, Kawasaki-san."
"Hello, Sawamura-san."
Saki's tone was friendly.
She set down her commuting bag and went to the kitchen.
Eriri followed immediately to help.
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