Although there was nothing unusual when Chi-chan came to school today, and nothing happened as he said, because of the confrontation with Kisaragi Anna, Makoto sensed something was off.
Her attitude toward Mu Xiaoxiao seemed a little strange.
The confrontation with the gyaru didn't seem to be about bullying... Could it be that Chi-chan actually likes Mu Xiaoxiao? How is that possible? If others didn't know, she certainly would.
Chi-chan had someone she liked—that senior Yuuto.
Mu Xiaoxiao didn't reassure her. He just left. Himemiya Makoto, back in the classroom, wanted to ask her good friend, but was afraid she'd find out about her deal with Mu Xiaoxiao.
She hesitated, unable to speak. No right moment presented itself.
'Great. I was going to talk to Chi-chan during lunch break... That guy ruined everything.'
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As for school, the afternoon passed bit by bit. Himemiya Makoto, sitting in the classroom, was absent-minded. The approach of dismissal made her nervous.
'I can't go home with Chi-chan now... I'll make up an excuse later.'
Just as Himemiya Makoto was thinking how to brush off her friend, imagining how Mu Xiaoxiao would play with her after school—licking his fingers at noon—would she...
She couldn't blame herself for thinking ahead. The hint during lunch break was too obvious. He hadn't broken through her last defense. Clearly, he planned to do something dirty.
'Curve overtaking.'
'Using my mouth or something... Should I agree?'
Just as this beautiful girl struggled internally, the school bell finally rang. She waited in her chair for him to come. But... until all the students had left the classroom, Mu Xiaoxiao never showed.
Not only Mu Xiaoxiao—Chi-chan hadn't come either.
"Huh?"
Turning around, she realized neither Mu Xiaoxiao nor Chi-chan had appeared... What did he mean? Gone? !
He... really was gone.
For a moment, Makoto didn't know whether to be happy or depressed. She felt, she felt like he didn't take her seriously at all. Like some cheap woman he could wave away and discard.
'Hateful!!!'
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"Xiao~"
At the school gate, students in twos and threes walked out of the high school with their bags. Most were heading home; some stayed for club activities.
Kisaragi Anna carried her bag in one hand, the other on her hip. Her silver-white hair fluttered in the wind. Curled leaves danced up and down at the hem of her skirt.
Very beautiful. Very alluring.
Like a world-famous painting, she drew the attention of many boys. But any thoughts of striking up a conversation were aborted. Though beautiful, this girl exuded a "bad girl" temperament—not someone to mess with.
Anyone daring to approach might get scolded. Social death on the spot.
Until she saw a boy slowly approaching—then the white-haired gyaru smiled. Just as she raised her slender arm to wave, she noticed the girl gradually appearing behind Mu Xiaoxiao.
—Chisato.
Kisaragi Anna's smile vanished. She gritted her white teeth in displeasure. "Mu Xiaoxiao! You really brought her?!"
From calling him "Xiao" to his full name—clearly, she was in a bad mood.
Her face changed so fast he was dumbfounded.
"Didn't I tell you this morning? You and Chi-chan both." Mu Xiaoxiao stood before Kisaragi Anna, reached out, and pinched her chin. "Anna-chan, are you jealous?"
"I—"
As she opened her mouth, he pressed his thumb to her pink lips, silencing her. Mu Xiaoxiao leaned closer. "But you know... jealous looks are surprisingly cute."
"Wha—what?!" Kisaragi Anna pushed him away in embarrassment—in public. "Even if you say that, I can't accept being with her..."
"It doesn't bother me." Chisato seized the opportunity to interrupt. She stood prettily beside the boy, smiling like a well-behaved, obedient bird. "I'm not used to three people either... but if Mu-kun likes it, I'm willing~"
Crack—!
The white-haired gyaru instantly petrified.
'This—this woman...'
"Anyway, I already told my mother I'm staying at a friend's house tonight." Chisato leaned on his shoulder, whispering shyly. "You're not allowed to kick me out."
"Anna-chan, you see." Mu Xiaoxiao embraced Chisato's shoulders, pulling her into his arms. He sighed. "If you really can't accept it, I won't force you. But it's a pity—only Chi-chan will accompany me tonight."
"It's okay, Mu-kun. I—I'll try my best to satisfy you~"
Crack, crack—
The petrified Kisaragi Anna was about to shatter. She stomped her foot. "Wait! When did I say I was leaving?! I can't accept three people either... but I didn't say I was leaving! Of course I'm coming too!"
'If I leave now, that means I lose. Absolutely not!'
She grabbed the boy's other arm and sneered. "Nice trick. Trying to exclude me? Hmph. I won't fall for it."
"..."
Though Chisato had acquiesced to Mu Xiaoxiao's threesome plan, she'd still hoped to scare Kisaragi Anna away. Now all three were going to Mu-kun's house. Too bad.
'This bad girl classmate loves Mu-kun too...'
On the way, she secretly glanced at Kisaragi Anna.
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Both girls had been to Mu Xiaoxiao's house before. Both had stayed over multiple times. Watching Chisato put down her schoolbag and skillfully take slippers from the shoe rack, placing them before Mu Xiaoxiao and herself—Kisaragi Anna grew upset again. She pouted.
'Acting like the lady of the house...'
Chisato smiled softly. "Mu-kun, sit and rest a while. I'll cook."
They'd just bought a big bag of groceries at the mall on the way home.
"Huh? Cooking?!"
"Yes. Mu-kun always eats fast food. That might affect his health. He needs proper nutrition. And Kisaragi is here today—more people, so I should make more for dinner."
Kisaragi Anna stared blankly at Chisato putting on an apron, winking playfully at Mu Xiaoxiao. Her gentle, lovely appearance was just like a pretty chef.
At the same time, she smiled at Kisaragi Anna. In the gyaru's eyes, that was a victorious smile.
"...Chisato's really something. Seems you're quite good at cooking." Not to be outdone, Kisaragi Anna grabbed Mu Xiaoxiao's hand. Seductively, she stuck out her tongue and licked the corner of her mouth. "I'll help clean the room. Tidy up the bedroom."
"By the way... we can do bad things too~"
She leaned close to his ear. "Xiao Xiao... because of you, I'm already wet down there~ Reward me hard."
Chisato: "..."
'This—this shameless gyaru!'