Seeing Tadokoro Megumi, who had proactively stopped Hoshino Sora from going upstairs, Eri Nai Erina couldn't help but complain. She just wanted the boy who had just woken up to do something, but the other party had taken over the task.
"What does it matter? He's our man, if we don't love him, who will?"
Tadokoro Megumi said playfully, then untied her apron and quickly left the kitchen, heading towards the rooms on the second floor. It was getting late, and it was time to call her sisters to get up and eat.
"Once you've washed your hands, sit down first. Today, I'll let you taste my and Megumi's cooking!~"
Looking at Hoshino Sora's muscular body, Eri Nai Erina proactively pulled out a chair for him to sit down, then helped him peel an oyster in front of him and placed it on his plate.
"This is?"
"Garlic butter oysters."
"Then this one here is?"
"Tempura loach!"
"And that one..."
Looking at the table full of ingredients that supposedly strengthened the kidneys and boosted male vitality, Hoshino Sora's expression was a bit subtle. He thought he hadn't performed badly last night, so why were they trying to'supplement' him?
"Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying you performed badly. I'm just worried that if you keep going like this, your body might not be able to handle it, so I made these things to supplement you."
Eri Nai Erina said with a slight blush, her gaze still shifting downwards as she spoke. To be able to remain so firm after being ravaged by battle every day, it had to be said that Hoshino Sora's physical fitness was extraordinary.
"I appreciate the thought, but it's not necessary. If I eat these, I'm afraid even a dozen more people wouldn't be able to handle it. I have to consider myself a little."
Shaking his head, Hoshino Sora did not accept Eri Nai Erina's kind offer. His current physical fitness was already terrifying enough. If he ate these, he estimated there would be more holes in the bed frame.
"Such big talk. You were clearly almost at your limit last night."
Eri Nai Erina clearly didn't believe him, saying that in her opinion, Hoshino Sora had already reached his limit last night, but only for the sake of a man's 'dignity' did he not beg for mercy.
"Last night, I just put on a weak act so you wouldn't lose too badly. You don't really think I'm not capable, do you?"
Hearing Eri Nai Erina's words, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but explain. It seemed he had acted too weak, which made this little girl misunderstand the difference in their strength!
"Since you're letting me eat, then I won't be polite. But if any terrible consequences arise from this, you'll have to take full responsibility, okay?"
Hoshino Sora said with a terrifying tone as he ate. It had to be said that Eri Nai Erina's cooking was truly excellent; even simple garlic oysters could be made so delicious.
"Hmph, if there are really any consequences, I will definitely take full responsibility, I guarantee it with my God Tongue!"
Towards the end, Eri Nai Erina perhaps thought of something, suddenly trembled all over, her cheeks visibly reddened, and her mouth involuntarily secreted a large amount of saliva.
"What are you two talking about? What's with the God Tongue guarantee..."
A curious voice came from the doorway. Turning her head, the person who had arrived was Alice Nakiri. The girl looked at the two who were talking about who-knows-what, tilting her head slightly, appearing somewhat confused.
"Nothing. Did you sleep well last night? You truly slept for a whole day. You were the first to collapse, weren't you?"
"It was very comfortable, especially the foot massage yesterday. I felt like the fatigue that had accumulated for a long time was instantly released, so much so that today I feel refreshed and invigorated~"
Raising her hand to lightly yawn, Alice Nakiri answered truthfully, then quickly stepped forward and leaped up, clinging to Hoshino Sora like a koala, cuddling in his arms.
"Hurry up and wash your hands to eat. Don't cling to Hoshino-kun anymore."
"Hmph, I haven't even gotten my good morning kiss today. But never mind, it's already this late anyway. I'll go wash my hands. Do you all want to go for a walk together tonight? There's a park nearby~"
Hearing Eri Nai Erina's words, Alice Nakiri asked as she walked towards the kitchen. Perhaps because she had just woken up, her eyes still held a hint of daze, making her look incredibly cute.
"Sounds good. After dinner, we can go for a stroll and enjoy the evening breeze. Such a life sounds quite pleasant."
The person behind her came forward and, hearing Alice Nakiri's question, answered accordingly. As she spoke, she stretched lazily, her perfect figure once again highlighted.
"I don't really feel like going out. You all go. After I'm full, I still want to go back to sleep for a bit."
Yukinoshita Haruno was yawning constantly. Yesterday, she was bothered the latest, only falling asleep around noon. Now, she was incredibly sleepy. Considering she would be busy tomorrow, she had to go to sleep after eating.
"Alright then, those who want to go can come with us, and those who don't can stay home and rest."
Hoshino Sora made the final decision, which was unanimously approved by everyone, and then he began to eat.
Half an hour later, Hoshino Sora, Mito Ikumi, Alice Nakiri, Eri Nai Erina, and Hisako Arato went out together. He could choose to stay at home.
Shortly before going out, the girls had gathered and discussed for a long time, then collectively decided that a maximum of five people would go out at a time. This way, Hoshino Sora would spend more time with them.
If too many people went out together, Hoshino Sora wouldn't be able to take care of everyone, so it would be better to wander around by themselves, as they wouldn't be able to get any emotional value from him.
"Wow~ The air is so fresh!"
Higashiyama Park, typically surrounded by green lawns and trees, provides not only cool shade for the park but also habitats for birds and small animals.
In the late afternoon, the sunlight shone on the dense leaves, casting dappled light and shadow.
The children laughed and played on the lawn, chasing each other or flying kites, enjoying the feeling of the breeze on their faces.
Small boats drifted leisurely on the lake, with people fishing and enjoying the scenery, their hearts exceptionally peaceful—a scene only found in a park on a weekend evening.
Walking on the park grounds, watching the children run on the lawn and the small boats swaying on the lake, Hoshino Sora's originally restless heart also quieted down, standing on the stone path, becoming peaceful and relaxed.
Beside him, Alice Nakiri and Hisako Arato chattered, while Erina and Mito Ikumi chatted together, enjoying the lake breeze that blew towards them, smiles radiating on everyone's faces.
"Look at the kites! Let's go buy two and play with them too."
Pointing at the kites fluttering in the sky, Alice Nakiri looked excited, then looked around the park and quickly found an old woman selling kites in a corner.
"Then let's compete to see who can fly theirs higher~"
Following Alice Nakiri's gaze, Erina Nakiri also saw the old woman, and enthusiastically challenged her, her eyes full of provocation.
"Bring it on, who's afraid of whom! Hoshino-kun, are you joining?"
Alice Nakiri was naturally not afraid of provocation, responding very assertively, then looked at Hoshino Sora, wanting him to join the activity.
"I won't join, let me lie here for a while and enjoy this rare leisure time."
Standing on a sunny slope, Hoshino Sora didn't care about the dirt under the weeds and simply chose a suitable spot to lie down.
The green grass leaves, swayed by the wind, occasionally brushed his face, while Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri had already run to the old woman selling kites and bought two.
Hisako Arato and Mito Ikumi also joined in, though their chosen sides surprised Hoshino Sora: Hisako Arato joined Alice Nakiri, and Mito Ikumi joined Erina Nakiri, formally setting the two sides against each other.
Though it was called opposition, it was really just a competition to see whose kite flew higher.
"Interesting."
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