Because I still have a little bit of time before the actual part-time job, I decided to send Kana home to the station near her house. Her excuse was to stay overnight with a female friend. Thats why it would be problematic for her if I walked her to their house. And because of the same reason, its also bad to take that as a chance to introduce myself to them

In any case, Kana was already overjoyed just by that fact.

From our house up to the train, she remained glued to my arm while exuding her jovial mood that quickly infected me.

In this way, even though we didnt talk a lot during the ride, just knowing that we were next to each other brought us great memories to look back at.

Well, my decision to do that was also partly because I was worried that shed be too flustered by being alone on the train. And the other part was just me trying to extend my time with her.

It was kinda cut to less than a day because of my trip with Miwa-nee. Even if she said that sleeping together at night and the way I spoiled her today was enough for her, I was probably the one unsatisfied with how I got to treat her.

I got scolded when I told her that, obviously. But then Kana just put on her mature self again, scolding me further while pampering me at the side.

Thats the second time I got pampered today, huh? Am I getting too emotional now?

No. Probably not too much I could look at myself and identify whats making me act like that, after all. But the problem is Im not even trying to suppress those thoughts. And actually, its leaning towards the right course of action rather than letting myself bottle it up in my chest or to the back of my mind.

In any case, everything was resolved right away. Miwa-nee and Kana made sure that they were.

I know I dont need to ask this but can you go home by yourself? As soon as we got off the train, I pulled Kana to a corner and asked.

Its intentional. I wanted to see her acting cute one more time before we separated.

And sure enough, I wasnt disappointed.

With pouty lips and puffed-up cheeks, the cute and shy girl lightly hit my chest, showing how upset she was from my question.

Bad boy Im not a child. I had just given you a lecture, remember?

You sure did. But I always love to tease you as well, remember?

Upon hearing that, she got hit by a realization. And then her hits intensified to the point that its starting to hurt a little. However, moments later, Kana abruptly stopped as she shifted her arms to my back, hugging me as tight as she could, Really a bad boy, you dont know when to stop with your teasing.

Im sorry. I cant help it when my Kana is too adorable.

Too adorable to tease, you mean.

Yes.

At least deny it!

Kana completed the sentence and I shamelessly agreed. And because of that, her hits returned, making us an attraction for the other passengers.

While letting her do that, my arms made their move, scooping her up in my arms. When Kana felt her body lifting off the ground, she instinctively held onto me by circling her arms around my nape.

In this position, I lowered my head and took her lips in a long, passionate kiss.

Now then. I think I still have a bit of time

After separating from Kana and riding the train back home, I checked my phone for the time and any messages that might be important.

Obviously, my girls messages were the most important ones but theres one message that got my attention

Ishida-senpais message.

Its a short text message. And it was sent just a few minutes before I watched Kana walk out of the station.

Are you free?

Although its only a three-word question, I could somehow understand her thinking process from the way she worded it.

Ishida-senpai failed to restrict herself from messaging me she wanted me to be the one to make a move on her, after all. Or if not that, shes just being cautious not to be seen by me as someone craving my attention. And by sending that, the girl didnt get her hopes up that I would be free at this time.

Luckily for her Her place was on the way home.

And so, while I sat back down on the train, I replied to her.

Im coming to your house.

With how direct that was, I could imagine the girl scrambling to her feet upon reading it.

But hey, thats my intention.

Not even a minute later, Ishida-senpais reply came.

What kind of drug are you on? I only asked if youre free. I didnt invite you!

She used an exclamation mark. Looks like I was spot on with my prediction. Somehow, Id like to see how panicked she was upon reading my messages.

Uh After teasing Kana, now its Ishida-senpais turn, I guess?

As I naturally broke a smile, I typed in my reply still imagining the usually upright senior holding her head in a mess.

I know, senpai. Im still coming though. Senpai can turn me away at your gate or invite me in, your choice.

And after saying that, I sent an audio recording, letting her hear the announcement made by the train conductor stating the name of the next station.

You How come youre already on the train?

Its a secret. Once I sent that, I stuffed my phone back in my pocket and resisted replying to her again.

After fifteen minutes, I got off the train near Ishida-senpais house.

Since its the same crowded area as before, I had a little harder time navigating through the crowds who were enjoying their weekend.

Nonetheless, I still managed to push through. I even passed by a donut shop, buying half a dozen of them just so I wouldnt come to her house empty-handed.

Well, I could also use a sweet while I spend time with her. Also, normally in courting, its necessary to bring gifts, right? Maybe I could apply that to this. Not that Im coming to see her this time to court her. I only have less than an hour to spare, after all. This is just a simple visit of a junior to his senior.

Right?

After spotting the City Hall and the Library from a distance, the landmark close to Ishida-senpais huge-ass house, I stopped for a moment to check on her new messages.

Also, to make sure that shes at home. I forgot to ask her earlier.

Thats a lot of messages for the short time that I didnt reply to her. I couldnt help but blurt out that comment upon seeing the 20+ unread messages from Ishida-senpai.

I opened it to check what she said However, most of them were stickers of an angry white female cat with her arms crossed right after her last text message that said Shameless junior! Reply if youre really coming!

Mhm Thats cute of her.

Well, looks like I got my answer even without asking her, shes at home, pacing about and not knowing what to do with this sudden visit of mine.

As anticipation rose in my head, I typed in my reply and sent it before continuing to enter their street.

However, before I could make my turn, I spotted someone I recognized coming from the opposite direction I came from.

And no, its not one of my girls. But the one guy who quit the Literature Club after I stole his girl

Dont tell me hes here to see her? Is he pushing his chances on Ishida-senpai now?

Right. Its Goto Kenji.