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"Wahh… I can't drink anymore… Not a single drop… My stomach is already full…"
In the buffet restaurant.
Bocchi-chan cried miserably with tears in her eyes.
As everyone knows, introverted and socially anxious people are completely incapable of saying no. Despite Kita's 'precedent', Bocchi-chan still obediently allowed Ghost-senpai to possess her, and then various drinks and desserts were guzzled down.
"Hitori-chan, thank you."
Ghost-senpai floated out contentedly, still looking somewhat unsatisfied, and then turned her gaze to Togawa Sakiko:
"Togawa Sakiko…"
"I refuse." Togawa Sakiko crossed her arms, her voice sharp, stating her attitude directly, "I'm very full now, I can't eat anything at all."
Kitahara Makoto handed a tissue to Little Miss Anxiety while complaining:
"Only by learning to refuse others can you become a true adult."
Bocchi-chan: "…"
I'm sorry!
Refusing others is just too terrifying!
"Alright then, we'll eat this much for today." Ghost-senpai stretched, her voice full of anticipation, "It's not even 8 PM yet, shall we all go to the Onsen?"
"My favorite thing to do was go to the Onsen with friends. I really want to go one more time, please!"
Kitahara Makoto hesitated:
"I have other matters to attend to tonight…"
"Please rest assured, I'll be super satisfied in an hour at most." Ghost-senpai clasped her hands together, pleading pitifully, "Then I'll return to Tsukinomori Academy and definitely won't cause any more trouble for everyone."
Kitahara Makoto looked at the three girls: "What do you all say?"
"I don't mind." Kita Ikuyo was still full of energy, her voice clear, "Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I went to an Onsen, I want to go."
Miss Fallen Ojou-sama crossed her arms: "I'm fine with anything."
Bocchi-chan… never mind, no need to ask.
When introverted people go out, they always follow wherever others go. Even if they have an opinion, they won't voice it.
Seeing that no one objected, the four of them headed to a nearby Onsen inn together.
The journey was silent.
Upon arriving at the Onsen inn, it was already 8 PM, and it was the off-season, so there were no other guests in the Onsen inn. Only a middle-aged aunt in a yukata sat at the front desk, responsible for collecting payments.
The front desk aunt was experienced and showed no surprise at the unusual combination of Kitahara Makoto and the three girls. She simply pointed to the price list next to her.
Kitahara Makoto sighed, taking out his wallet with a slight pang of heartache.
For a poor student who was frugal, the expenses over these two days were truly quite high.
So, wealthy Senior, hurry up and give me my reward!
Slap.
After paying, a key was handed over.
"Eh?" Kita Ikuyo asked, puzzled, "Why is there only one key?"
Front desk aunt: "Aren't you all here to play together?"
Coming together doesn't mean only getting one room. I'd be willing, but others wouldn't agree! High school students nowadays aren't as promiscuous as you imagine, alright!
Kitahara Makoto said with a righteous expression: "We are just ordinary friends… We'll get two rooms, and we'll each pay for our own."
"…"
After paying.
Kitahara Makoto took the key and entered his room, while the three girls were next door.
After a quick shower, Kitahara Makoto went to the outdoor Onsen bath and immersed himself in it. Just as he was about to close his eyes and rest for a while, his phone suddenly vibrated.
He picked up his phone, and there was a message from a stranger:
"Hello, I'm the girl who borrowed your phone this afternoon. Thank you very much for this afternoon."
What's going on?
Just borrowing a phone, and she even sent a message specifically to thank him?
Kitahara Makoto: "…It was nothing, you're welcome."
"My name is Nagasaki Soyo. Please take care of me."
"Kitahara Makoto."
Nagasaki Soyo: "Please don't mind. I saw Kitahara Makoto's phone number on a friend's phone and took the liberty of sending you a message because there's something else I'd like to ask Kitahara Makoto for help with."
Kitahara Makoto: "…Tell me first."
Nagasaki Soyo: "I have a cousin whose birthday is coming up soon, and I'm having a headache choosing a birthday gift. I heard that boys are very interested in games, so I plan to give him a game console and game cartridges… All my friends are girls, so may I ask if Kitahara Makoto has any recommendations?"
Kitahara Makoto: "…"
Something's not right!
Very not right!
What happened to Japanese people having strong boundaries?
She's a stranger he's barely spoken a few words to, she shouldn't be asking him for help.
If he remembered correctly, Soyo in the anime seemed to be a character who was outwardly gentle but inwardly cunning. Could it be… she's set her sights on him?
Kitahara Makoto pondered for a moment, then sent a message:
"Recommending a game is no problem…"
With Nagasaki Soyo's contact number, he wouldn't need to bother the part-time manager for the [Midnight Poisoner] mission tonight.
"…Heh, men."
Looking at the message that popped up on her phone, Nagasaki Soyo's eyes showed disdain.
The Girl's Thousand-Layered Scheme, Fifth Style—
Men, these creatures, all have the flaw of wanting to be teachers. So, if you ask for help in an area that boys are good at, they will most likely not refuse, and it can also stimulate their desire to express themselves. Then, you can smoothly ask them for help offline…
Nagasaki Soyo twirled a strand of hair, recalling the famous quote from the friend who taught her the ropes earlier today:
"Boys are actually super easy to play with! You just need to be a tiny bit proactive, and you can reel them in like a bass!"
Kitahara Makoto was about to send a message when his phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Togawa Sakiko next door.
"Hmm?"
Kitahara Makoto raised an eyebrow and quickly answered the call.
"Kitahara Makoto, come over quickly." Togawa Sakiko's tone was serious, "Kita-san's body suddenly can't move."
"I'll be right there."
Kitahara Makoto put on his bathrobe without a word and quickly went next door.
The two rooms were right next to each other. Kitahara Makoto took two steps out the door and arrived at the three girls' room.
Bang, bang.
After just two knocks, the door quickly opened. Miss Fallen Ojou-sama, wearing only a white bathrobe, stood behind the door, her voice slightly anxious:
"Kitahara Makoto, come in quickly."
Kitahara Makoto stepped into the room, saying in a deep voice:
"Where is Kita-san?"
"In the Onsen pool in the backyard. I'll take you there." Togawa Sakiko bit her lower lip, walking and speaking, "Just now, while soaking in the Onsen, Kita-san suddenly said she felt a little dizzy, and then her body suddenly couldn't move. Luckily, we found her in time and pulled her out."
"Side effect of possession?"
"It should be."
Arriving in the backyard, Kitahara Makoto immediately saw Kita lying next to the Onsen pool, covered with a white bath towel. Little Miss Anxiety sat beside Kita, tightly gripping Kita's right hand, her eyes teary, clearly on the verge of crying.
"Kitahara Makoto, Ki-Kita she…"
Seeing Kitahara Makoto appear, Bocchi-chan could no longer hold back, her voice now nasal.
Kitahara Makoto's heart sank: "Is the situation that serious?"
The next second.
Kita Ikuyo's faint voice rang out:
"Um… I just can't move, but I can still be saved…"
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