Before Izumi-senpai could notice that I was taking advantage of her by turning our situation into a hug, I let go of her and just returned to caressing her head and brushing her fairly well-kept hair endearingly.

Once she gathered her thoughts, the girl also returned to someone who acted as though she didnt want to be near me. However, her face betrayed her again as what happened possibly sank into her mind.

I didnt comment on that to save her from further embarrassment and just asked her if we should go.

She didnt answer right away. The girl lowered her head and contemplated.

A while later, Izumi-senpai weakly nodded, reached for my sleeve, and muttered silently, Shameless idiot, I can accompany you later. They might stop with what they planned if Im with you.

Alright. This girl is being too much of a darling now Really, Ogawa wasted his chances with this girl. Beneath her delinquent front that shes using to protect herself and Arisa, shes like this. A very kind girl. No matter how much she stated that she hated me, shes extending her hand like this to me.

Well, it could be because shes starting to fall for me but more than likely, she just didnt want to suffer the same fate as that guy from last year.

Mhm. Thats possible. However, its more likely that theyll become more rabid, right? Its Uchiyama. Your self-proclaimed dog. Just leave it to me and accompany Arisa and the others, senpai. Ill be fine. I put on another reassuring smile, hoping that it would remove any lingering worry in her mind.

Of course, I was wrong. It didnt do well in removing that. Instead, Izumi-senpai pulled me closer to her and hugged the hell out of me, pushing my head down on her chest.

Perhaps she couldnt think of anything else that she resorted to this. She ought to be upset about my stubbornness but couldnt do that at all so

Idiot. If I see you with as much as a scratch tomorrow, believe me, I will scold you until you repent for your complacency.

Sure. Ill be at your mercy, senpai. Thank you for worrying about me. You know, youre making me fall for you even more.

Be silent, will you? Dont go off and steer our topic there. Im doing this for Arisa. For Arisa, you hear me?

Yes, yes, I believe you. After saying this, my arms moved and hugged the girl back. This time, even though shes well aware of it, Izumi-senpai let me do it. Not only that, but when I lifted my head to stare at her face, the girl didnt turn her head away and stared back at me. She then pursed her lips and widened her eyes a bit as though saying, What are you looking at?

I was already tempted to kiss her at this point but well, I better not do it yet. I simply shook my head. Following this, I pushed us down on the bed and snuggled closer inside her embrace.

Izumi-senpai, albeit surprised, settled in quickly as she pulled me closer to her. If someone would enter this room and see us in this bed, theyd think were doing something naughty. But well, this was just us being comfortable in each others embrace Oh. No. I was the one being comforted, I got to bury my face in her chest, after all. Its soft enough that I wouldnt mind sleeping on it. Her fragrance was also something I could get addicted to.

Just like this, we spent the rest of the morning until it was five minutes before the start of classes.

Luckily, Hayashi-sensei still hadnt shown up. And on our way out, I walked with the girl in silence.

By the time we reached the school building and at the point where we had to separate, the two of us looked at each other and nodded. Theres no need for words anymore. We already said everything that needed to be said anyway.

The classes started and the time quickly passed. Soon enough, its lunchtime.

On my side, Satsuki grumpily pouted without saying anything. Shes like this even when she showed up earlier. I hadnt told them what Izumi-senpai warned me about yet so shes probably grumpy about something else. It made me wonder what it could be but four periods later, she still hadnt answered me.

A second later, the girl stood up, grabbed my arm, and pulled me out of our classroom.

With the other girls wondering what was happening as they watched us leave, I could only say that wed be back right away as they prepared our table to eat.

Well, I also failed to hear their replies since we were already outside and Satsuki was still pulling on me. As I matched her pace, we went from a crowded hallway to a deserted one.

Perhaps deeming that it was silent enough, she turned around and pushed my back on the wall. And following that, she slapped the wall beside my head and leaned closer as though caging me in.

This girl Did she just kabedon me? Anyway, theres no point mulling over it. I watched the girls grumpy face turn softer. Soon, she opened her mouth to say something.

You She started. Whatever it was, shes finding it hard to articulate properly. Nonetheless, I waited instead of pressing her on.

I heard from Setsu-nee. You and Juri-san are going somewhere together?

Ah So, its about that.

Satsuki, I wont deny that. However, based on your reaction, how did she relay it? I bet she added enough flair to make you this jealous.

Yup. This girl was acting jealously. But not in the same sense as when shes being jealous of the other girls in our complex relationship. Its a little more intense.

I-Im not! She denied it but its all written on her face.

I smiled and pushed my lips on hers before saying, Yes, you are. Come on. Lets not talk in this hallway, someone might see us.

Straightening my back and getting out of her cage, I grabbed her hand and led her further in. After looking around, I picked a room and entered. Luckily, it opened without needing a key.

As soon as the door closed behind us, I continued leading her further inside as I found us a chair to sit on.

Instead of taking two, I only picked one. I sat down on it and pulled her down on my lap.

Although the girl resisted a bit, she eventually gave in and sat sideways, one of her arms hooked to the back of my head.

What now? Satsuki asked, her grumpiness returning.

Hmm. What about another kiss?

Be serious, you idiot!

Or so she said. But before I could reply to that, the girl already cupped my cheeks and initiated an intimate one where even our tongues got involved.

Doing that for at most two minutes, Satsuki eventually pulled away and huffed unhappily. Nonetheless, I found her really adorable like this Its kind of taking me back to that time when I was still trying to steal her. Her reactions were priceless.

Still jealous? I told you, Setsuna-nee-san probably tried to rile you up. And shes successful. Here, look at this.

I brought up my phone and went to my chat box with Koizumi-san. Everything was written there, after all.

A minute later, the girl gave my phone back before throwing herself deeper in my embrace before she apologetically whispered, Ruki, Im sorry.

Whats there to apologize for? Its fine. Everyone will react the same, right?

No Setsu-nee said youre going on a date with Juri-nee. And you havent told us how close you are to her so I thought

I see. My Satsuki is this adorable when jealous.

I hate you for this, you idiot. Stop teasing me.

But Im just stating the truth. Anyway, as for Koizumi-san, I actually dont know yet. But she seems interested in me, dont you think so?

Yeah Its clear as day You playboy. Satsuki agreed right away and soon enough, she drowned me again with her kisses, venting out whatever jealousy she felt.

From sitting sideways, she eventually straddled me to get most of our situation But since the others were waiting for us, we soon stopped before we both get in the mood for a more intimate moment.