The sunlight streaming through the window gradually dimmed.
The wind chimes by the curtains jingled.
As the afternoon dismissal bell rang throughout the campus, the boisterous laughter of students began to fill every corner.
"You all need to find another place; this area is temporarily off-limits."
Saionji Ryuichi was shooing away people trying to enter the infirmary behind him.
Due to his status, and the fact that there were three infirmaries, no one dared to disrespect him.
However, Saionji Ryuichi himself wasn't happy that everyone was giving him face; his mood was very complicated right now.
From afternoon classes until dismissal, Hoshino Jun and Takagi Kachiko still hadn't come out.
This deeply wounded his masculine pride.
He couldn't compare, not by a long shot.
But at the same time, it brought a strange new feeling to Saionji Ryuichi, perhaps excitement, perhaps thrill?
Saionji Ryuichi couldn't quite explain it, but he knew that he wasn't too sad about this matter; in fact, he was a little happy.
"Damn it, am I sick?"
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Ten minutes later.
The door to the infirmary behind him finally opened, and Hoshino Jun slowly walked out, supporting Takagi Kachiko, who was trembling, limping, and staggering.
Takagi Kachiko seemed too tired; she leaned weakly against Hoshino Jun, her forehead covered in glistening sweat that matted her disheveled hair, panting, and looking adorably helpless.
The moment she saw Saionji Ryuichi, a look of shame flashed in Takagi Kachiko's eyes. She pushed away from Hoshino Jun's embrace and walked towards Saionji Ryuichi.
Her red lips parted and closed, softly murmuring Saionji Ryuichi's name.
"Ryuichi~!"
Hoshino Jun watched her leave, remembering the rose-red stain left on the bedsheet earlier, and couldn't help but smile faintly.
It was a splash of red he had completely not anticipated.
He had originally thought that, no matter what, Saionji Ryuichi himself must have already had her.
He didn't expect this.
'Saionji Ryuichi is truly generous.'
A pure and innocent girlfriend, whom he didn't touch himself, but instead gave to Hoshino Jun.
How interesting.
What kind of person was he, after all?
Hoshino Jun was starting to get curious about Saionji Ryuichi.
A breeze swept by, and Saionji Ryuichi made a move that Takagi Kachiko didn't expect. Just as she was about to touch Saionji Ryuichi,
the man took a step ahead and pushed her towards Hoshino Jun, causing her to fall back into Hoshino Jun's embrace.
After an entire afternoon's 'baptism,' Takagi Kachiko's not-so-ample figure, due to her lack of strength, became exceptionally soft.
Coupled with her large, always bashful eyes, which were always glistening with a mist of grievance, she was, for a moment, full of captivating charm.
Hoshino Jun was naturally happy to hold such a Takagi Kachiko in his arms.
"Kachiko, you're not feeling well right now, so don't move around. Let Hoshino-kun support you properly."
Saionji Ryuichi's voice was a little weak, but his tone was exceptionally firm.
Seeing the two touch again, he unconsciously swallowed, feeling a restless heat in his chest and a strange warmth in his body.
"I understand, Ryuichi."
Takagi Kachiko certainly didn't want to agree, but what could she do?
Those who are loved always act with impunity, while those who give love become increasingly humble.
Throughout.
Hoshino Jun didn't say a word, just quietly watched the little couple's interaction, finding it very interesting.
However, what Hoshino Jun didn't know was that while he was watching others' misfortunes, someone else was watching him.
About thirty meters to his left, the busty Kato Nana stood alone, her gaze fixed on Hoshino Jun and the beautiful girl in his arms.
"Hoshino-kun."
"Takagi Kachiko."
"How are they together, and acting so intimately?"
For some reason, Kato Nana silently felt a feeling called "unhappiness" surge in her heart, with a sour sensation spreading throughout her body.
Even her eyes involuntarily welled up with a misty haze.
"No wonder."
"No wonder Hoshino-kun didn't reply to Nana's LINE today."
"No wonder Hoshino-kun didn't compliment Nana's photos today."
"So he went to punish other girls."
Kato Nana clenched her fists tightly. She was very unwilling, even though she had made such a concession yesterday, letting Hoshino-kun go punish a classmate's mother.
Yet today, Hoshino-kun not only ignored her all day but also got intimate with the pretty girl from their class.
"Absolutely unforgivable!"
"Hoshino-kun, you're the naughty one this time. Nana is going to punish you."
Looking at Hoshino Jun's handsome face, and watching him support Takagi Kachiko as they gradually walked away, Kato Nana seemed to have made some kind of decision, clenching her small fists.
Even if Hoshino-kun is domineering, Nana will never give up.
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Five minutes later, after seeing Takagi Kachiko out of school, Hoshino Jun and Saionji Ryuichi returned to the school together.
"Hoshino, don't you have anything to say to me?" Saionji Ryuichi spoke first.
"Hmm, can you give me five million yen?" Hoshino Jun asked after a moment of thought.
"Ah?"
Saionji Ryuichi paused slightly, then turned to look at the handsome face beside him, with a smile playing at the corner of his lips.
'This Hoshino fellow is quite sensible; he already knows what shouldn't be said.'
'So it seems he knows about me keeping watch for him and Kachiko, and won't tell anyone.'
He unconsciously smiled along, and Saionji Ryuichi whispered:
"Don't joke around. I know you, Hoshino Jun, don't love money; you only have a certain special fetish."
"If you want, contact me anytime. I can help you persuade Kachiko."
???
Huh?
Hoshino Jun was bewildered. He didn't understand where Saionji Ryuichi got the idea that he didn't love money.
"I actually love money very much."
"I know, I know. It's just the two of us here, you don't need to cover for me anymore."
Saionji Ryuichi patted Hoshino Jun's shoulder, patted it heavily, and then continued:
"For the next period, I'll entrust you with taking good care of my Little Aunt. As for Yamada Tsukasa, I will fully help you deal with him."
"Alright!"
At the fork in the road, the two waved goodbye.
Saionji Ryuichi was going to find Yamada Tsukasa, while Hoshino Jun was going to apply to withdraw from his club first, so he could read with Saionji Ayako tomorrow at noon and in the afternoon.
"Saionji Ryuichi, he's a bit interesting."
"You can not care about Takagi Kachiko, but can you also not care about Saionji Ayako?"
Hoshino Jun had a new, intriguing idea.
What he had said earlier about making Saionji Ryuichi suffer both mentally and physically was not an empty threat.
Daring to insult Aunt Mei, that cannot be forgiven.
Even compensating with Takagi Kachiko wouldn't be enough; at least Saionji Ayako would have to be added.
The withdrawal application was processed quickly. Although the club president was reluctant, he didn't force Hoshino Jun to stay, only telling him that he could return to the tennis club anytime he wanted.
Hoshino Jun nodded in agreement, and after commiserating with the president about Takasaki-kun who had transferred, he packed up all his belongings and bid farewell to the warm-hearted president.
The afternoon sun gradually softened, and the sky was painted with red clouds.
After leaving the tennis club, Hoshino Jun didn't immediately go to the library to meet Saionji Ayako. Instead, he first went to the top floor of the administration building and knocked on the Chairwoman's office door.
"Knock knock knock!"
"Come in!"
A gentle breeze lifted the white curtains, and the warm, pleasant sunlight shone on a voluptuous body.
Chairwoman Yamada Ran was lying in the rocking chair in her office, squinting and sunbathing, her ample assets below her collarbone blocking Hoshino Jun's view.
Preventing him from discerning Yamada Ran's expression at that moment.
"Chairwoman, I'm here to report today's results to you."
Hearing Hoshino Jun's voice, Yamada Ran opened her sleepy eyes, sat up languidly, and slipped her delicate pink feet, hidden beneath a thin blanket, into the white high heels under the rocking chair.
Her crystal-clear toes curled slightly, as if in shyness.
"Tell me, is there any progress?"
Yamada Ran yawned, her delicate face rosy and radiant, looking like a fresh young woman in her twenties.
It was hard to imagine that such a young and beautiful woman's son was already about the same age as Hoshino Jun.
"Yes."
Hoshino Jun nodded and slowly began, "Today, I told the Vice Chairwoman that I was sent by the Chairwoman."
Upon hearing this, Yamada Ran frowned, her expression somewhat uninterested: "Boring old trick."
She had been so confident when she spoke earlier, Yamada Ran had thought this handsome young man might have some ingenious ideas.
But this is all it was?
This trick had already been used by someone else and had no effect at all. Saionji Ayako wasn't that easy to fool.
"Chairwoman, please don't rush. If there were no results, how would I dare to report to you? Please let me tell you slowly."
Hoshino Jun then recounted how he had implicated Yamada Kaoru, proposed acting with Saionji Ayako to deceive Yamada Ran, and successfully held Saionji Ayako's hand without her resisting, explaining everything in detail.
Yamada Ran felt a little numb after listening, and after some thought, praised him: "Yamada Kaoru is quite useful, and you are clever enough."
Hoshino Jun didn't deny it.
Seeing the young man accept the compliment as a matter of course, the ice on Yamada Ran's face melted, and she let out a soft laugh.
"So, your current situation is that the Vice Chairwoman thinks you're her person, but in reality, you're still my person."
"That's right."
"So, doesn't that make you a sandwich cookie?"
This description...
How to put it?
Hoshino Jun glanced at Yamada Ran's beautiful figure, ample, perky, a perfect S-curve.
Then he compared it with Saionji Ayako's figure in his mind.
If he were to be a sandwich cookie, Hoshino Jun hoped that Yamada Ran would be holding him from behind, so he wouldn't have the illusion of being held from behind by a brother.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore."
Seeing the young man silent, Yamada Ran thought she had teased him into speechlessness, so she stopped jesting.
She crossed her legs, picked up her phone from the desk, and then beckoned Hoshino Jun with her finger.
Hoshino Jun quickly stepped forward, lowering his gaze to look at the ample, fair skin at Yamada Ran's neckline; she was truly well-endowed.
Not much weaker than Aunt Yuki.
"What are your orders, Chairwoman?"
"Add me on LINE."
Yamada Ran said, "Since you're a spy, from now on, besides your normal cleaning time at noon, it's better for us to communicate via phone at any time to avoid suspicion."
Upon hearing this, Hoshino Jun's lips curled into a playful arc.
His goal had been achieved.
Today was Tuesday, the second day of official progress, and he successfully added Chairwoman Yamada to LINE.
This was a big step.
Three and a half more days.
'System, do you think I can complete the mission in these three and a half days?'
[For others, I don't think so. For you, I don't know.]
Hoshino Jun smiled. He walked out of the school gate as the setting sun was at its most intense, then looked back at the highest point within the school.
Yamada Ran's office.
"Chairwoman Yamada is actually a very lonely woman."
"Not only are her relationships with her sister Saionji Ayako, her son Yamada Tsukasa, and her stepdaughter Yamada Kaoru not good."
"Her marital relationship is probably not harmonious either."
"Otherwise, what woman would sit alone in her office all day?"