"Shichen-sensei…" Origami Tobiichi's cheeks were flushed a rosy red, making her look both delicate and alluring.
"Sorry…" Shichen apologized—yet he did not withdraw his hand.
"It's all right… I was the one who made the first move… and I'm really happy…"
"Is that so…? Even so, could we not do this in a place like this?"
"A place like this?" Origami glanced up at the students on the landing above and only then remembered that they were still at school.
Instead of looking frightened or embarrassed, she asked Shichen, "Shichen-sensei, do you mind being seen?"
"I'm a teacher, you know… Of course I mind. I don't want people catching us like this—especially not while you're blushing."
"I see. Then next time, please come to my house, Shichen-sensei."
"Hmm? How did you jump to that conclusion?"
"My place is more convenient. Shichen-sensei can do whatever he wants, and no one will disturb us," Origami said with perfect seriousness.
"Hold on… You actually want me to visit your house? I wouldn't mind—in fact I'd love to. But aren't Tohka and your little sister there too? Won't that be a problem?"
"All right, that's enough talking." Shichen steered the conversation away. "Let's leave. More and more people are gathering."
Indeed, not only were the onlookers multiplying, some had already taken out their phones to film. By tomorrow the whole school would know!
"So… are we going to my place?"
"Of course not! I still have to show Kurumi around the campus."
"Shichen-sensei, you'd rather get close to Tokisaki-san than to me? Is it because her bust is bigger than mine?"
Only then did Shichen realize he was still feeling her heartbeat. He quickly let go and hurried Origami back to look for Tokisaki Kurumi.
"Shichen-sensei, you're back ~" Kurumi greeted them with a captivating smile.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
"It's fine ~ I can wait as long as you like."
Shichen realized Kurumi's flirting skills were the real deal—who wouldn't feel a little dazed hearing a line like that?
"Origami, as a teacher I'm obliged to give Kurumi a campus tour."
"I understand…"
"Right… so you'll?"
"I'll go home first. If you have time, Shichen-sensei, please visit."
"…All right."
Origami turned and left without looking back.
"Shichen-sensei, that leaves just the two of us, doesn't it?" Kurumi suddenly wrapped herself around Shichen's arm.
"What are you planning? We said this was only a tour."
"Ehh? Has Shichen-sensei already forgotten lunchtime? You clearly saw my panties. How were they—pretty?" Kurumi teased.
"…They were acceptable."
"How could that be? They're my proudest pair."
"They were mostly hidden by your stockings."
"Doesn't that make them even more seductive?"
"I'm not a little boy anymore—something like that won't make my heart pound," Shichen said smugly.
"Oh? Then Shichen-sensei wants to see them directly… is that it?"
"I never said that!"
"Heh‑heh."
"We're not that close—who knows what schemes you have."
"I'd never scheme against you, Shichen-sensei… except when it comes to your body."
"Besides, I only acted that way because we already know each other."
"But I don't know you that well."
"So Shichen-sensei is turning me down?"
"No."
"He‑he‑he ~" Kurumi giggled, hugging his arm even tighter.
Shichen confirmed it: Kurumi was indeed noticeably "larger" than Origami.
"Come on, let me show you the rest of the school… Anywhere specific you'd like to see?"
"I'd like to visit the infirmary—how about it?"
"Denied!" Shichen rejected the idea instantly.
"Why ~?"
"What's the point if we can only look but can't do anything?"
"Well, it's not impossible ~ but Shichen-sensei would have to come to my house."
"I'm not falling for that."
"Ugh ~ I'm not that kind of girl!" Kurumi pouted and gave his shoulder a playful punch.
"Really? We'll see about that."
"Tsk ~"
"Oh—can you switch that uniform for the summer one? You stick out dressed like that at school."
"If Shichen-sensei asks, of course I can. But isn't it because you want to see my legs?"
"I'm not interested in your legs—at least not right now."
"Not right now ~? Then you're interested in these?" Kurumi squeezed his arm from both sides.
…
Toward evening, Shichen parted from Kurumi at the school gate. At his side Yatogami Tohka was still puffing out her cheeks.
Their tour really had been nothing but a formal walk—apart from his arm enjoying uninterrupted softness.
"See you tomorrow, Shichen-sensei ~"
"Mm, see you tomorrow."
Shichen watched Kurumi skip away until she turned a corner and vanished.
"Shichen, why are you still looking at her!" Tohka bumped him in annoyance.
"He‑he ~ What's wrong?"
"Hmph ~ Don't tell me you've fallen for her!"
"And why would you think that?" Shichen asked back.
"Because you couldn't take your eyes off her! And I'm right here!"
"Oh, now you remember you're beside me? Who was it stuffing her face somewhere else just a moment ago?" Shichen teased, wiping a cookie crumb from the corner of her mouth.
"I was not…" Tohka pouted, embarrassed.
"Come on—let's go home." He took her hand.
"Mm, let's—wait! Aren't we buying kinako‑bread?"
"Haven't you eaten enough?"
"I haven't tried kinako‑pan yet!"
"Sigh… all right, I'll take you."
"He‑he ~ Shichen is the best!"
After buying her the coveted bread, Shichen headed home.
…
At home, Kotori Itsuka was already there, along with Reine Murasame.
"I'm back."
"I'm back too!"
"Welcome home, Shichen-nii!" Yoshino leapt over from the TV.
"Oh—Onii-chan! Welcome back," Yoshinon echoed.
"Yeah, Yoshino—I missed you so much." Shichen scooped her up into his arms.
"I… I missed you too, Shichen-nii." Yoshino clung shyly to his neck.
"Really ~" Shichen happily rubbed his cheek against hers.
"What about me?" Yoshinon demanded.
"Mm, I missed you too," Shichen replied.
"That sounded half‑hearted—but fine."
"Yoshino, how was staying home today? Bored?"
"No, not bored. The TV was fun."
"That's good… Kotori, aren't you going to welcome your brother home?" Shichen asked in mock displeasure.
"What's there to welcome?"
Kotori pulled the lollipop from her mouth and huffed. "Hmph—Onii-chan was having such a great time with some other girl."
"Some other girl? No wonder Onii-chan reeks of another woman's scent!" Yoshinon chimed in.
"Kotori's jealous, huh?" Shichen chuckled.
"Hmph—Onii-chan's a dummy, obsessed with someone else's big boobs!"
Hack‑cough. "I'm not a… bust maniac."
"You think I'll believe that?"
"Of course—I like you very much, Kotori ~"
"R‑really…" Kotori blushed—then suddenly caught herself.
"Wait—are you saying my chest is small?"
"How did you get that idea?"
"Isn't it true?"
Shichen really couldn't lie with a straight face.
"Kotori, don't worry—you're still young; there's plenty of room to grow," Reine said gently.
"Really?" Kotori looked down at her flat chest, a little uncertain.
"Believe in yourself. And if all else fails, Shichen‑kun can help."
"Eh? How can Onii-chan help?"
"By… massaging them," Reine stated calmly.
"Ma…ssaging…?" Kotori certainly understood. She peeked at Shichen and bowed her head, crimson‑faced. Yoshino did the same in his arms.
"Reine, what are you teaching them?" Shichen sighed helplessly.
"Am I wrong?" Reine asked blankly.
"…Forget it. I'm going to make dinner." Shichen set Yoshino down and walked toward the kitchen.
"Shichen‑kun, I'll help."
"Sure."
…
In an apartment block, a black‑haired girl stood before a door and rang the bell.
It opened quickly, revealing a mature‑looking woman.
"Ah ~ Kurumi, you're back ~"
"Yes, Sawa, I'm home." Tokisaki Kurumi smiled softly and stepped inside with her.
"So, how did today go?" Yamauchi Sawa couldn't help asking as she watched Kurumi quietly change shoes.
Kurumi finished changing, looked up with a smile, and replied, "Mm! I finally met him."
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