Although Chloe showed no signs of abnormality when she came to school today and confirmed that nothing had happened, the confrontation with Anya made Mackenzie sense something unusual.
Chloe's attitude towards Alex seemed strange.
And the clash with the gyaru didn't seem to be purely about bullying… It can't be that Chloe likes Alex, can it? That was impossible. Others might not know, but how could Mackenzie not?
Chloe had someone she liked: the upperclassman, Yuto Senpai.
Alex didn't offer her any clarification and left straight away. Back in the classroom, Mackenzie wanted to ask her friend, but she was afraid her deal with Alex would be discovered.
She hesitated, unable to speak, and there was no suitable opportunity.
"Sigh, I was planning to talk to Chloe during lunch break… that guy ruined it."
As for after school, with the afternoon hours ticking away, Mackenzie was distracted in class. The approaching end of the school day made her nervous and anxious.
"Now I probably won't be able to go home with Chloe… I'll have to find an excuse to put her off later."
While Mackenzie was thinking about how to deflect her friend and wondering how Alex would exploit her after school—he had her lick his finger at noon, so next time it might be…
It wasn't her imagination running wild; the hints during the lunch break were too obvious. Since he hadn't crossed her final boundary, he was clearly planning on more Lewd Acts of a different nature.
Achieving a different kind of progress.
Doing something with my mouth… should I agree to it or not?
Just as the beautiful girl was torn, the final bell finally rang. She waited in her seat for him to approach, but… even as the students started leaving, Alex didn't come.
Not only Alex, but Chloe didn't come either.
"Hmm?"
She turned around and realized that both Alex and Chloe had vanished… What does this mean? Did they leave?!
He… he actually left.
For a moment, Mackenzie didn't know whether to be happy or upset. She felt… she felt like he didn't care about her, treating her like some cheap woman to be summoned or dismissed on a whim.
You bastard!!!
"Alex~"
At the school gate, students in small groups were walking out of the high school with their bags. They were members of the Going-Home Club; most students remained on campus for club activities.
Anya held her bag in one hand and placed the other on her hip. Her silver-white hair fluttered in the wind, and swirling leaves flew up and fell past her skirt.
She looked beautiful and enchanting.
Like a world-famous painting, she caught the attention of many boys, but any thought of approaching her was stillborn; they were intimidated. Although beautiful, the gyaru radiated an untouchable aura.
If anyone dared to approach, they might be scolded and suffer social annihilation on the spot.
It wasn't until she saw a certain boy slowly walking out that the silver-haired gyaru finally smiled. Just as she raised her slender arm and small hand to call out, she saw the girl gradually emerging from behind Alex.
—Chloe.
I knew it. Anya's smile vanished again. She gnashed her silver teeth, looking displeased. "Alex! You really brought her along!"
The switch from using his first name to his full name showed just how annoyed she was.
Her quick change of expression was astonishing.
"I told you this morning, neither you nor Chloe is allowed to run off," Alex stood in front of Anya, reaching out to pinch her chin. "Anya, are you jealous?"
"I…"
As soon as she spoke, he covered her cherry lips with his thumb, cutting her off. Alex leaned in and continued, "Though, you look surprisingly cute when you're jealous."
"Wh-What are you saying!" Embarrassed in public, Anya pushed him away. "Even if you say that, I can't accept being with her…"
"I don't mind," Chloe quickly interrupted her. She stood gracefully by Alex's side, looking like a demure, obedient girl leaning on him. She smiled. "Although I'm not used to three people… if Alex likes it, I'm willing to~"
Clang—!
The silver-haired gyaru instantly froze.
This, this woman…
"Anyway, I already told my mom that I'll be staying at a friend's house tonight," Chloe leaned against his shoulder, whispering shyly, "You can't kick me out."
"Anya, you see," Alex naturally embraced Chloe's shoulder, pulling her close. He sighed, "If you really can't accept it, I won't force you. Too bad tonight I'll only have Chloe with me."
"It's okay, Alex. I, I'll try my best to satisfy you~"
Crack-crack—
The petrified Anya almost shattered. She stomped her foot. "Wait! When did I say I was leaving? Although I don't accept three people… I didn't say I was leaving, did I? I'm going to Alex's house, too!"
If I leave now, it means I lost, and that's absolutely not happening!
She grabbed the boy's other arm, sneering. "Nice tactic, but you thought you could exclude me? Hmph, I won't fall for that trick."
"..."
Although Chloe had agreed to Alex's plan for a threesome, she hadn't given up on the idea of scaring Anya away. Now that all three of them were heading to Alex's house, it was simply unfortunate.
This gyaru likes Alex, too…
She secretly glanced at Anya on the way.
Both girls had been to Alex's house and stayed the night several times. Seeing Chloe put down her bag and skillfully take out slippers from the shoe rack for Alex and herself, Anya pursed her lips in annoyance again.
"Acting like the mistress of the house…"
Chloe smiled gently. "Alex, why don't you sit down and rest for a bit? I'll go make dinner."
She carried in a large bag of groceries she had bought at the store on the way home.
"Huh? Make dinner?!"
"Yes. It's not good for your health to always eat instant noodles, Alex. You need more nutrition. And since Anya is here today, I need to make extra for dinner."
Anya stared blankly as Chloe put on an apron, playfully winked at Alex, looking like an adorable, gentle housewife.
Chloe also flashed her a smile, which, in Anya's eyes, was a victorious smirk.
"...Chloe is really amazing. You must be a great cook," the gyaru's eye twitched. She forced a stiff smile. "I can't cook, but that doesn't mean I can't do housework. Alex, I'll help you clean up and tidy the bedroom."
Anya grabbed Alex's hand and seductively stuck out her tongue, licking the corner of her mouth. "And while we're at it… we can do some Lewd Acts~"
She leaned in close to his ear. "Alex, it's all because of you. I'm already wet down there~ Reward me viciously."
Chloe: "..."
This, this shameless gyaru!