"Sure, go ahead," Hikari replied casually.
After saying that, he lay down on the bed and pulled out his phone.
Having gotten Hikari's agreement, Shiina Chizuru didn't dare continue staring at that body of his that carried such strong attraction toward women.
After tidying up some clothes, she hugged her towel and hurriedly ran into the bathroom.
The sound of running water came, and through the bathroom glass, one could faintly see the beautiful, youthful curves of the high school girl in her prime.
But Hikari only kept his head lowered, playing with his phone, not even lifting it once.
He had always been patient.
Not long after, Shiina Chizuru came out.
Hikari lifted his head, ready to speak, but a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Because at this moment, Shiina Chizuru was actually wrapped only in a bath towel. Her fair, smooth collarbone and fragrant shoulders were exposed outside. Her two pale, tender arms and long, slender legs were also fully revealed to the air.
The scenery under the towel, equally curvaceous and voluptuous, left people dizzy, unable to look away.
Hikari didn't put down the phone in his hand, but he did reach out to point at her hair and casually asked, "Not going to blow-dry your hair?"
Only then did Shiina Chizuru realize that her hair was still dripping wet. Steamed red by the heat, her little face grew even rosier. She lowered her head in embarrassment and explained:
"I…I was too rushed just now, a little nervous, and f…forgot to blow it."
Hikari nodded in understanding.
"Mm, then hurry and dry it, don't catch a cold. You still have to go to school later."
Seeing him lower his head again to play with his phone, Shiina Chizuru suddenly lifted hers, her voice trembling as she spoke to him, "I…I have something important I want to tell Hikari-kun!"
Hikari put down his phone and looked at her seriously, "Say it."
"I…I like you!", Shiina Chizuru confessed, her voice trembling and broken.
"Mm. I understand," Hikari nodded.
"And then…"
"And then?"
"And then I'm also very grateful for Hikari-kun saving me from Tamura several times! Really, thank you so much!"
Just as she said this, Shiina Chizuru suddenly flushed, threw off her towel, and quickly climbed onto the bed, burrowing into the blanket where Hikari was.
"You're…"
Before he finished speaking, a pair of hands wrapped around his waist.
The soft, comfortable sensation pressed tightly against his back.
"I…I want to thank Hikari-kun!", Shiina Chizuru's trembling yet excited voice came from behind.
"You sure about this?", Hikari asked.
"Mm…sure!", She rubbed against him twice, her tone firm.
"You're using this to repay me?", Hikari asked.
"Y-yes…with this! If…if Hikari-kun wants anything else, I…I'll do that too!", Seeing him turn his head to stare at her, she answered shyly.
"Really anything?"
"Really anything!", she replied firmly.
"Then I order you to get into Tokyo University," Hikari suddenly said.
"Uh…eh?", Chizuru stared blankly at him, so stunned she even forgot to be embarrassed by his wandering hands.
———
"Get…get into Tokyo University?", Chizuru's body trembled, her cheeks flushed, her eyes vacant.
"I'm joking," Hikari chuckled, his palm suddenly tightening.
In her daze, the pain made her instinctively lift her head.
That handsome face was pressing down toward her.
In the next instant, soft lips pressed tightly against hers, that breathless yet endlessly comfortable sensation surging madly.
But she felt extremely at ease.
Like a small boat on the lake, though swaying at times, her heart stayed steady, only the oars in her hands rowing fiercely.
To help her get into Tokyo University, Hikari pulled out the great weapon that could guide her growth and learning.
Very soon, Chizuru's head was overwhelmed by the frenzy of studying.
———
[Osaka Academy]
Standing in the corridor, Amakawa Kanade propped her chin with both hands, staring idly at the flowerbed below.
She had just eaten her bento alone.
Originally, at noon today, she had planned to find Hikari to eat lunch together.
But after going to his classroom, she didn't see that figure she missed.
So she had no choice but to eat lunch alone.
Afterward, she sent him several messages on Line.
Wanting to invite him to watch a movie together next time or something.
But after sending several in a row, she still got no reply.
"Don't know what Hikari-kun is doing. Watching a movie alone? Ugh, so annoying…", Kanade kept opening and closing his profile picture, her tone frustrated.
Just as she was growing anxious, suddenly, a figure walked quickly toward her.
She hurriedly put away her phone and looked up cautiously.
Although a bit airheaded, after the Matsuoka Reiji incident, she had at least learned a little experience.
Seeing it was someone familiar, she relaxed slightly.
"Good afternoon, Amakawa-san," Nishida greeted warmly as usual.
"Good afternoon, Nishida-kun," Kanade politely nodded.
She didn't find his appearance strange, since Nishida would occasionally come over to chat before.
After a few meaningless exchanges of "Eaten yet?" and "What did you eat?" Kanade planned to cut the boring talk short and return to class.
But at that moment, Nishida's tone suddenly changed, a little hurried.
"Um, Amakawa-san, I have something I want to tell you."
She stopped, slightly nodding.
"Go ahead."
Smiling, Nishida spoke, "Last time, the club movie event, I bailed on you, right? Recently, I happen to have a relative who opened a private cinema. Want to…go watch a movie together again?"
"No need. I don't blame you for last time," Kanade had long stopped caring about Nishida standing her up. She was even a little glad. After all, if he had shown up that day, she wasn't sure whether things with Hikari would've turned out like they did now.
But hearing her answer, Nishida didn't relax. Instead, he grew more nervous.
Rubbing the tickets in his hand, he stammered, "Thing is…my relative already gave me the tickets. They have a time limit. If I don't use them, they'll go to waste."
Kanade thought for a moment, then asked, "Then can I bring Hikari-kun too? We can treat it as a club event."
"Uh…that might not be convenient," Nishida looked troubled.
Her brows knit.
"I see. Then I won't—"
"Ah, wait! How about this?", Seeing she was about to refuse, he quickly changed his tune, "Though it's not convenient for many people to go today, the weekend works! Why don't you come with me first, check out the place, see if the experience is good, and then on the weekend we can invite Hikari-kun along. How about that?"
"The environment at that private cinema is really nice!", He added earnestly.
Looking at Nishida's eager eyes, Kanade thought for a while, then nodded.
"Alright then… I'll go check it out with you first. If it's good, we'll invite Hikari-kun to go together."
"Mm, perfect!", Nishida nodded with a smile, though inside, hearing her say "Hikari-kun" over and over made waves of jealousy and bitterness rise in his heart.
———
The curtains in the room were drawn tightly, the light dim.
Schoolbags, uniforms, JK ribbons, and all sorts of clothes were scattered on the floor.
Carefully settling the exhausted, trembling, eyes-rolling-back Chizuru, drained by high-intensity studying, Hikari gently wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes.
"How is it? Still hurt?"
Chizuru first nodded, then shook her head, "N-no…it's fine. If Hikari-kun still wants to…"
Hikari pressed a hand over her mouth, rubbing her head.
"Just rest properly."
Ring! Ring!
Suddenly, an alarm rang.
Chizuru quickly grabbed her phone.
When she saw the time, her little mouth opened wide in shock.
"It's…it's been that long? Afternoon classes are about to start! We have to hurry to school!", She fumbled to get dressed.
But Hikari caught her slender arm, stopping her, "In your condition now, you can't go to school, can you?"
"Uh…", She struggled a little, feeling the burning ache left behind by her first high-intensity studying. Then she nodded.
"Mm."
He gently stroked her satin-smooth skin.
"You should just rest."
"But…but skipping class isn't good," As a model student, she had never once skipped before.
"And if I don't go, the teacher will definitely call home out of worry."
"I can help ask for leave. It's only half a day. No need to push yourself."
"Mm…then it can only be that way. Thank you, Hikari-kun," She nodded.
"It's fine. You've helped me a lot too, like with homework every day." He waved it off.
"C-call me Chii instead," She propped herself up on her elbow, leaning into his chest.
"Alright, Chii-chan," He stroked her head a few times.
She closed her eyes, enjoying his gentle hand caressing her hair.
"Oh right, drink this. It should ease the pain and fatigue a little," He suddenly pulled out a bottle.
Chizuru curiously took the milky-white drink, sipped a little.
"How is it?"
"Feels like…it really is a bit better."
Looking at the "Pure Love Brand Nutrition Quickline" bottle in her hand, she clicked her tongue in wonder.
Seeing her recover some energy after nearly fainting earlier, Hikari said, "Then before I head to school, I'll take you home first."
"Mm," She nodded.
Her house was actually nearby, so going back now wasn't too much.
Leaving the hotel, Hikari escorted her to her door.
He left her a full bottle of Pure Love Brand Nutrition Quickline and a fresh Clear Jade Amulet.
Then he went alone to school.
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