"Where's Miyu? How are you, do you want to repay me?"
Unable to bear seeing the girl look so dejected for his sake, Hoshino Sora walked up behind Mito Ikumi, half-jokingly, propping his hands on the table and leaning in to speak.
"What... what kind of repayment do you want?"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's voice, Mito Ikumi's delicate face clearly froze for a moment, then she spoke with some shyness, her heart filled with visible excitement as she spoke.
The other girls heard Hoshino Sora's words and saw Mito Ikumi's expression, their faces showing various reactions, but they clearly knew what was about to happen.
After all, they had been together for a long time; Hoshino Sora only needed to twitch his butt, and they knew what he was up to. Sure enough, he was starting to tease another girl.
But looking at Mito Ikumi's eyes and her bashful posture, it seemed like things were about to get serious between them very soon.
"Well, I haven't quite thought about it yet. I need some time to consider carefully."
Looking at Mito Ikumi's innocent face, Hoshino Sora swallowed the suggestive words that were on the tip of his tongue. In this situation, whatever he said seemed inappropriate, so he could only laugh it off and muddle through.
"Tsk..."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, disappointment flickered across Mito Ikumi's face.
Is that all? She had thought he would say something like he wanted her, the person herself. Could it be that there were too many people present, and he felt embarrassed to speak...
Looking at Hoshino Sora's sheepish smile, Mito Ikumi suddenly thought of this possibility. Immediately, confidence returned to her face, her fists slightly clenched, and determination shone in her eyes.
She had to seize her own happiness! Despite her extreme shyness, if he had already said so much, she would be too unwilling if she didn't try harder!
She didn't believe she had no charm at all, nor did she believe that Hoshino Sora felt nothing for her! Her mother had told her that happiness had to be fought for.
Cheering him on from the sidelines again and again, Hoshino Sora's magnificent figure, displaying his prowess on the competition stage, had long been etched into her heart. She wanted to follow him, to follow in his footsteps!
She didn't know when this feeling had started, but by the time she came to her senses, her gaze could no longer leave Hoshino Sora, and this feeling grew stronger with each passing day.
Mito Ikumi naturally couldn't have known that this was the effect of Hoshino Sora's talent. The 'Unlimited Charm' buff combined with the young man's inherent handsomeness, formidable strength, and the dazzling brilliance on the competition stage...
Under the accumulation of various conditions, Hoshino Sora was dazzling, brilliant, and radiated sparkling golden light in Mito Ikumi's eyes, like a star on a high stage!
Perhaps this was the real reason she fell in love with him.
"Come to my room tonight."
Seeing Mito Ikumi's disappointment, Hoshino Sora leaned closer to her ear and added another sentence. It was precisely this sentence that boosted the girl's confidence, a blush spread across her wheat-colored face, and her emerald eyes were filled with shyness. Immediately after, she nodded vigorously.
Seeing her reaction, Hoshino Sora also felt relieved. It seemed he hadn't been presumptuous.
And this was just a small interlude; dinner was still ongoing.
After tasting the Dragon-Wrapped Tiger Belly, Hoshino Sora brought out other dishes.
Because he had been the only one using the kitchen all day, he was responsible for Yōbi Dormitory's meals for the entire day. And since he was proficient in various culinary styles, he had prepared forty or fifty different types of dishes that day.
They were all Chinese dishes.
There was steamed lamb, steamed bear paw, steamed deer tail, roasted flower duck, roasted young chicken, roasted gosling, braised pork, braised duck, soy sauce chicken, cured meat...
There's a traditional Beijing crosstalk performance called 'Reporting Dishes,' and Hoshino Sora's dinner was prepared according to that standard. It could be said that they were all substantial dishes, laid out on a table, making an uninformed person think a certain country's leader was visiting.
After eating their fill, Hoshino Sora went upstairs to get his clothes and then went straight into the bathroom to take a bath. Having spent the entire day in the kitchen, he was covered in the smell of cooking.
Thinking that Mito Ikumi might come over tonight, his heart was filled with anticipation. As for this dark-skinned hot girl, it was false to say Hoshino Sora didn't care about her at all.
It was just because of her personality that he felt she might be difficult to 'conquer,' so he hadn't made a move on her until now.
But now, it seemed she also had some interest in him.
That look in her eyes, that instant change in expression—Hoshino Sora wouldn't believe it even if he were beaten to death if someone said she wasn't interested in him.
He was already an experienced 'driver' with countless women; he could still discern such subtle emotional changes.
Although he sounded like a scumbag, and indeed he was, this world, after all, allowed harems. Since harems weren't illegal, then he would do his best to pursue his love.
"This world is too crazy, a mouse acting as a bridesmaid for a cat~"
As he pondered, Hoshino Sora's lips curved slightly upwards, and a light, melodious song echoed in the bathroom.
"Who?"
Suddenly, there was a sound at the door. Hoshino Sora stopped singing. He clearly felt the door open, then close again; it seemed someone had entered.
However, he didn't pay much attention, only asking casually. After all, Yōbi Dormitory had already become his harem. Now, no matter who came in, he wouldn't be surprised.
Compared to nighttime companionship, bathing felt more like a secret rendezvous. Anyone could come in; this was an unspoken rule among Hoshino Sora's harem members, though currently, few took the initiative.
More precisely, everyone in Yōbi Dormitory rarely took the initiative.
If it were at his home, the bathroom activities would probably be monopolized by Asaka-nee and Rika-nee.
"I, I came to scrub your back..."
"Hmm?"
Hearing the not-so-familiar voice behind him, Hoshino Sora felt a bit surprised. Turning his head, he saw Mito Ikumi in a swimsuit. Her figure was no less impressive than Erina's!
Her wheat-colored skin exuded a wild charm, her delicate face, fiery figure, short golden hair, and slightly shy expression ultimately combined to form the unique Mito Ikumi.
"Come quickly, I was just worrying about having no one to scrub my back. Miyu is truly thoughtful."
Perhaps the surprise on his face made Mito Ikumi feel awkward; she had been standing by the door since entering the bathroom until he spoke, then she finally moved.
The worry in her eyes vanished instantly when Hoshino Sora spoke, clearly, she cared deeply about his emotional changes.
"I know. Then I'm coming over."
"Okay, I'll get out of the tub first."
"You..."
Watching Hoshino Sora directly get up from the bathtub and sit on the wooden chair, Mito Ikumi looked somewhat flustered, but she quickly firmed her resolve and stepped forward.
She had already asked Shiina Mashiro when she arrived because she had seen her and Hoshino Sora come out of the bathroom together last time, so she thought Mashiro was experienced and went to ask for advice.
For her junior's request, Shiina Mashiro also taught her without reservation.
So now, the girl was covered in shower gel, feeling cool. Mito Ikumi bravely hugged Hoshino Sora from behind.
Everything that followed happened naturally.
This night belonged exclusively to Mito Ikumi. There were no declarations of love, only endless actions, sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce, their sounds even reaching Erina's room next door.
This also made Erina's face flush. After some hesitation, she still moved her hand under the covers.
It was all Hoshino Sora's fault!
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The next day, seeing a refreshed Mito Ikumi with a face full of happiness, Shiina Mahiru smiled and greeted her.
"Ikumi, how was yesterday? Were you happy?"
"Mm..."
Suddenly questioned, Mito Ikumi first froze, then answered with a flushed face. Due to shyness, she immediately ran off after speaking.
"Emmmm."
Watching Mito Ikumi's retreating back, Shiina Mahiru didn't chase after her but stood in place, clicking her tongue, her eyes filled with nostalgia. Her first time, she seemed to have reacted similarly.
She felt a strange shyness no matter who she saw.
However, after several group activities, this feeling of shame disappeared without a trace, replaced by a sense of composure.
But Ikumi's figure is really good, curvaceous, which makes her quite envious. Speaking of which, does Hoshino-kun prefer big or small? How does her own figure look in his eyes?
After briefly comparing her figure with Mito Ikumi's, there was still a considerable difference. Her mind was filled with many thoughts. When she came back to her senses, her back was suddenly embraced by a pair of hands. Looking up, she saw Hoshino Sora's face.
"Good morning. How was last night?"
Shiina Mahiru asked teasingly.
"You're asking the obvious. Come over tonight, and I'll let you experience what happened last night."
Seeing Shiina Mahiru's somewhat playful eyes, Hoshino Sora reached out and pinched her cheek, then his gaze swept over the girl's body, and his hand began to move downwards from her face.
"Let's talk about it tonight, hmm~ no, here~ this is a public place, don't be handsy, you idiot Hoshino-kun."
Her words contained only shyness, no blame. She reached out and firmly pulled out his hand, which was causing mischief inside her clothes. Shiina Mahiru quickened her pace, preparing to go downstairs, with Hoshino Sora following closely behind.
Soon, the two arrived downstairs and entered the restroom.
"It's a competition today, yet you're still so carefree. Tidy up your clothes a bit."
Standing in front of the mirror, seeing Hoshino Sora's slightly disheveled clothes, Shiina Mahiru couldn't tolerate it. She put down her toothbrush cup, turned around, and helped him straighten his clothes.
"Miyu will definitely be a good wife in the future, no, she's already a good wife now."
Looking at Shiina Mahiru, who was tidying his clothes and then looked satisfied, Hoshino Sora said with a smile.
"Then will you marry me in the future?"
"Of course, why not? We'll definitely have a grand wedding, and I'll make sure all of you wear beautiful wedding dresses. Or would you prefer to do it one by one?"
"Together is fine. As long as you're by my side, none of that will be a problem."
Looking at the handsome face of the man in front of her, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but reach out and touch it. His chiseled features appeared incredibly Stereo, truly a rare beauty.
Shiina Mahiru swore that Hoshino Sora was absolutely the most handsome man she had ever seen in her life, more handsome than any celebrity, at least in her opinion.
And now, this man belonged to her, discovered only by them, and no one could snatch him away!
However, what Shiina Mahiru didn't know was that due to being secretly photographed while out, Hoshino Sora now had many female fans on LINE, all attracted by his handsome face.
Among them, the biggest fan leader was a female cosplayer with the ID 'Xiaobai Nanno.' With her beautiful appearance and exquisite cosplay outfits, she had gained many fans on LINE.
At the same time, the top photo on her homepage was a group photo of her in a cosplay outfit with Hoshino Sora, taken at their first date at a comic convention. She also became his woman on that very day.
After washing up, Erina Nakiri was making breakfast today.
Unlike the self-assertive Hoshino Sora, Erina Nakiri had approached Shiina Mahiru a day in advance and started preparing today's breakfast only after getting her consent.
That's why Shiina Mahiru woke up so late and then ran into Hoshino Sora.
"Eggs Benedict? How nostalgic."
Looking at the breakfast in front of him, Hoshino Sora thought of the morning assessment during the training camp.
Although the butterfly effect caused the final breakfast theme not to be eggs, he clearly remembered that Erina Nakiri's dish in the original story was Eggs Benedict.
So, he was very much looking forward to it!
"Have you eaten this before?"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Erina Nakiri asked curiously.
"No, you put mullet roe powder in this, didn't you?"
"Eh, how did you know?"
Hearing Hoshino Sora accurately name the modified part of her dish, Erina Nakiri's expression showed surprise.
"I just thought adding mullet roe powder was very much your style."
"Is that so? Hmph, hurry up and taste it.
Then tell me, whose cooking is better, mine or yours?"
"Leaving the taste aside for now, I prefer Erina's."
The dining knife cut through the poached egg, watching the runny yolk instantly flow out and gradually blend with the rich hollandaise sauce. The scene was incredibly comforting, making one want to start eating immediately.
"I'm talking about the dish."
Hitting the table, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but blush at Hoshino Sora's seemingly confessional words.
"I'm talking about the dish too. I really like this dish."
Watching the girl's blushing face, Hoshino Sora began to taste the dish in front of him.
Opening my mouth and taking a bite, the sweet and savory flavors exploded simultaneously, the poached egg burst with juice, a fresh eggy aroma, a moist texture, and a lingering aftertaste.
The aromas of various ingredients burst forth in my mouth, and the different textures were exceptionally balanced, layering into a silky smooth sensation.
Of course, the most striking part of this dish was the mullet roe powder; the collision of the upper and lower jaws crushed the mullet roe, creating a perfect blend of sweet and salty, rich and fresh, with a strong umami flavor, perfectly complementing the taste of the Eggs Benedict!
Eating the dish in front of me with satisfaction, I could only say that Erina was truly Erina; her cooking was absolutely top-notch!
"Hmph."
Seeing Hoshino Sora's blissful expression, Erina Nakiri smiled.
Because she had eaten his cooking all day yesterday and tasted various flavors, she had specially woken up early today to prepare breakfast for him, just wanting Hoshino Sora to try her skills as well.
Now, seeing the young man's happy smile, she was content.
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