It couldn't be that something happened between those two inside, right?
The moment that thought appeared, Sakiko immediately denied it.
Mutsuki was pure and upright…
Alright, fine—that scumbag had nothing to do with those two words. Nothing he did would be surprising.
But Nyamu, a complete stranger, wouldn't go so far as to do something that outrageous, right?
After all, although she could tell that Nyamu was deliberately getting close to them and didn't have simple intentions, she still had a basic sense of restraint, and didn't seem particularly interested in Kamijou Mutsuki either.
There was no way that, after just meeting, Nyamu would already be inside getting intimate with Kamijou Mutsuki, even kissing him, right?
Impossible. Absolutely impossible!
Most likely, since it was their first time and they weren't familiar with it, it was just taking a bit longer.
"Sakiko-sensei" comforted herself like this in her heart.
"Ha… ha… ha…"
Inside the machine, Nyamu was breathing heavily. Her cheeks were flushed red, her eyes shimmering with moisture, looking completely dazed.
Perhaps considering that it was the girl's first time, Kamijou Mutsuki's kiss wasn't intense. He didn't even go any further—just the most basic contact of lips.
Even so, it was enough to leave the girl's mind blank, her thoughts in disarray.
Why are you so experienced?!
Nyamu wiped her mouth and glared at Kamijou Mutsuki somewhat "fiercely."
This guy really was a scumbag!
"Just this once!"
After enjoying it, Nyamu immediately turned her face and denied everything.
"Don't even think about taking advantage of Nyamu again!"
"Didn't Nyamu feel good?"
"And you still dare say that!"
The girl immediately covered Kamijou Mutsuki's face with an embarrassed and angry expression.
Even though she had to admit, that dizzy, almost electric sensation really was something people could easily get addicted to. However, Nyamu had no intention of getting entangled in any strange romantic relationships.
"What just happened was only an accident. Let's just pretend nothing happened."
"Understood?"
"…Alright."
"Hmph!"
Seeing Kamijou Mutsuki agree so readily, Nyamu instead felt a bit inexplicably annoyed.
After that little episode, the two of them finally remembered the main task.
But after what had just happened, simply taking a photo no longer felt like a big deal.
Nyamu even directly let Kamijou Mutsuki wrap an arm around her waist, pressing her cheek against his without any hesitation.
After suffering such a loss, there was no way she was going to let Sakiko, the culprit, feel comfortable.
Wait—if Sakiko actually had that kind of interest, wouldn't this just be playing right into her hands?
During the photo-taking process, this thought suddenly popped into Nyamu's mind.
After all that fuss, the two finally finished taking the photos and walked out of the machine.
It had to be said, Nyamu truly lived up to being a mature working adult.
She quickly adjusted her emotions, to the point that even "Sakiko-sensei" couldn't notice anything unusual.
With Nyamu finished, it was naturally Sakiko's turn.
With Nyamu as an example, she no longer felt as much psychological pressure as before.
Moreover, after truly acknowledging her own feelings, she didn't care about these things as much anymore.
As long as…she didn't do anything truly out of line, it should be fine, right?
Looking at the boy beside her, a faint, unnatural blush appeared on Sakiko's face.
Sorry, Mutsumi… I might really…
On the other side, Soyo watched as Sakiko and Kamijou Mutsuki entered the machine, and felt that she had found her opportunity.
Thus, while Nyamu was still somewhat tangled up in thoughts about what had just happened, Soyo directly appeared in front of her.
"You little cheating cat…"
"Hm?"
"Cough, cough—Nyamu, hello,"
Having accidentally blurted out her true thoughts, Soyo awkwardly coughed twice and quickly corrected her wording.
"I'm Nagasaki Soyo. I believe… you're not unfamiliar with me."
"I think we can have a talk…"
" Mutsuki… do we really have to do this?"
Just as Soyo was trying to persuade Nyamu to become her ally, inside the machine, Sakiko felt her cheek pressed against Kamijou Mutsuki's, her heartbeat becoming uncontrollable.
"I don't know either,"
After all, it was Kamijou Mutsuki's first time too.
"But this is what Nyamu and I just did."
He was always honest.
"Nyamu…"
Hearing that, Sakiko's expression instantly changed.
She had asked Nyamu to take a photo first as cover for her—and this was how Nyamu did it?
Could it be that she had misjudged her, and Nyamu was actually a "cheating cat"?
"Mutsuki, a little closer!"
The shyness in the girl's heart instantly vanished. Losing to Mutsumi was one thing—was she supposed to lose to an outsider like Nyamu too?
"…Saki-chan, I think you can ease up a bit."
"…Ah, sorry."
Sakiko and Kamijou Mutsuki's photo session didn't have as many twists and turns, and it ended quickly. However, as she walked out, she seemed to catch a familiar figure flashing past the corner of her eye.
But when she looked carefully, there was nothing there. Probably just her imagination.
On the other side, Soyo let out a small sigh of relief.
She was almost discovered by Sakiko—she didn't expect her to finish that quickly!
But soon, a smile appeared on her face.
With Nyamu's help, from here on…
Sakiko, you were the one hogging him first—so don't blame me!
And that Mutsumi…
The most important place in Mutsuki-kun's heart will definitely be mine, Soyo's~
Meanwhile, Mutsumi, having watched all of Soyo's actions, became even more certain of her thoughts.
Soyo, I'll be watching you the whole time!
At this moment, on Sakiko's side, her mindset had shifted, and now wary of Nyamu, there was no way she would continue letting her act as her "date guide."
And Nyamu, having just suffered such a loss because of her, also had no intention of continuing to assist Sakiko.
Surprisingly, their thoughts aligned perfectly.
The only problem was that, without Nyamu's guidance, Sakiko had no idea what to do next.
In the end, it was Kamijou Mutsuki who spoke up.
"How about we go take a look over there?"
The place he suggested was a clothing store.
"Wearing maid outfits all the time gets a bit visually tiring. I think shrine maiden outfits would—"
"As if I'd wear something like that!"
The girl's expression instantly turned embarrassed and indignant.
As for Nyamu beside them, her gaze turned strange.
She looked so innocent, yet behind the scenes she played this boldly?
And Kamijou Mutsuki—he really was a scumbag!
"Then at least get a few normal outfits, right? Saki-chan, the ones you have are almost faded from washing. Anyone who didn't know would think I'm too stingy to buy clothes for my maid."
"Well, thank you very much, Master~"
Sakiko's emotions hadn't fully settled, her cheeks slightly puffed.
However, what Kamijou Mutsuki said was indeed true.
A girl Sakiko's age naturally liked pretty clothes.
But after leaving the Togawa family, she had given up that hobby. Even after going to Kamijou Mutsuki's place and receiving living expenses from him, she had remained very frugal.
And he hadn't had any reason or opportunity to interfere with her private life before. Come to think of it, was it because of this…
The way the girl looked at the boy suddenly softened.
What an idiot~
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