I observed Serizawa-senpais totally comfortable expression. Despite my weight being pressed on her, this silver-haired senior unabashedly held me in place, treating me as her exclusive hug pillow.

As it was difficult for us to talk properly like this when I was utterly conscious of her as a woman that could turn me on, I thought of making use of my strength to climb up the bed, fixing our position to properly lay down in it.

Fortunately, she noticed what I wanted to do when I began lifting my body to get out of her grasp while at the same time, pulling her up with me. Serizawa-senpai loosened her hold onto me and waited until I settled down on the bed before crawling back towards me, taking the same position when I laid down in between her and Haruko last Sunday.

Since I already decided to spare this time with her, I stopped questioning her actions in my head and just took the situation as is. What I wanted to hear was the thing Haruko mentioned... also, the root of her fear. I might not be able to help resolve that, but knowing what caused her to develop that kind of fear could lead me to come up with a better approach.

Well, in any case, I also couldnt deny that apart from promising to help her, I find it pleasant to be this close to her during these past few days.

As soon as Serizawa-senpai settled herself to what she could consider as the most comfortable position, I turned my body sideways, enclosing her in my arms. Furthermore, being the pervert that I was, one of my hands naturally settled down on her squishy plump bottom, fondling one of its cheeks gently.

The same as what happened last time, Serizawa-senpai silently accepted it as she squirmed closer to me, removing the remaining distance between us.

Truthfully, this was no different from how I spoil most of my girls. All of them liked it best when our bodies were this close together. But of course, minus the affectionate sex part that could probably happen before or after or perhaps both.

At this point, the idea of holding this girl was already rooted in my head. Furthermore, theres also the path that I could tread on regarding her.

Either I could treat this situation as another challenge like with Misaki or just let things happen if they are bound to happen, going with the flow.

This girl is slowly becoming dependent on me. Theres no way for me not to notice that. In fact, that should probably be a present tense already considering her earlier actions.

Serizawa-senpai finally found another person she can be comfortable with. On top of that, I am a man and Harukos man.

In the first place, Haruko initially wanted to give them all to me... to fuel my desire. But after Mina and perhaps after knowing how many they are already, she also pulled on the brakes. Instead of telling me to take them for myself, shes now putting the decision in my hands.

... Onoda-kun, thank you for your time, Serizawa-senpai muttered silently when she glanced at me after fidgeting for a while.

Although she didnt mention anything about my naughty hand, just watching her expression already answered what she thought about it.

Dont be. Holding you this closely already sounds like a great privilege for most and... with my hand being placed here, it will be too shameless of me to act oblivious and accept your thanks. I guiltily said as I gave her a squeeze.

And that produced a low Eek along with her eyes widening slightly.

But then, honestly admitting to my shamelessness didnt mean I would remove my hand. Since this was the second time, its a lot better to clear this up on whether shes allowing me to hold her there or shes just putting up with it lest I might get ahead of myself and do more that would eventually lead to her seemingly high trust in me plummeting to its lowest.

Besides, she had just faithfully declared that I wouldnt do anything to her. And now here I am... doing something to her.

Uhm... Onoda-kun likes it... Last Sunday, you did the same. Youre helping me. If its just this much, I dont mind it.

Now that I mentioned it, Serizawa-senpai couldnt be silent about it anymore. And hearing her answer and looking at her expression, she seemed to have been treating it as a reward for me.

Youre right. I like it. But thats because Im a pervert, senpai.

For you to say that in a straight face. Onoda-kun is truly different... I dont know if its the first time or not but after saying that, Serizawa-senpai had a fit of giggles.

I noticed that her stuttering had stopped. What entered my ears was the more confident and more mature voice of hers. Moreover, her upper body relaxed further as this lightweight senpai squirmed her way to climb on top of my body. She only stopped upon reaching the point that shes staring down at me.

Her silver hair that fluttered down the side of her face brushed against my cheeks.

In this position, this silver-haired senpai could kiss me at any moment if thats what she had in mind.

Naturally, thats not the case.

Honestly, I also like it. Your touches, Onoda-kun. Im slightly wishing youll do more but the same as that night, youre stopping at that even though youre already turned on to me.

The way Serizawa-senpai said all that was complete with her blushing face, her eyes that were staring straight into my eyes and a wide smile on her lips.

Totally different than how she always presented herself, elegant and somewhat reserved.

Hmm... Its a magnificent act on your part but... you cant fool me with just that. I shook my head and put my hand on her cheeks. Everything I observed from you is genuine. Your fear, your hate and your attitude. Although I caught on to your act this time, I have no idea why you resort to this. But one thing is for sure, Im looking forward to your genuine laugh.

H-how? Haru said its already perfect...

Lets see. Because I already saw the genuine Serizawa-senpai. Youre still scared of me despite the sense of security and comfort. I began caressing her cheeks before slipping my hand to the back of her ear, pulling her head down.

Naturally, I will not kiss her but I let our foreheads touch. Because of the closeness of our faces, after only a few seconds of staring into each others eyes, Serizawa-senpai closed her eyes involuntarily.

I have a lot of experience with girls, senpai. Your slight trembling will not escape my notice. Moreover, youre not a pervert like me.

H-how do you know that Im not?

Haruko told me.

According to that girl, among the five, Serizawa-senpai was the most reserved. She even beat Himeko. All this girl wanted is someone to depend on. But of course, after a year, she got dragged into it eventually.

H-haru! Serizawa-senpai screamed in a low and restrained voice. Even if she knew that were in a soundproofed room, this silver-haired girl couldnt raise her voice. T-then, Onoda-kun.

Mhm... Ill keep touching you because, at the moment, that seemed to be the most effective in staving away your fear of me. But I wont recommend to you to just let anyone do the same to you.

You just said so... Im not a pervert! Youre the only one... Uhh and Haru if she wants to... But Onoda-kun. You noticed?

Mhm. I could now guess the reason why you did that. Senpai, you wanted me to do more than just touching you because you think its the key to truly removing that fear. Youre truly brave and courageous.

... H-haru told me that I can try if I want to. But am I unattractive, Onoda-kun?

Youre gorgeous, senpai. But I dont think your fear will work if I did more than just holding and fondling you here. In fact, it might even be the opposite. I answered honestly with what I thought.

W-why do you say so? With her inquiring ice-blue eyes, Serizawa-senpai clutched onto my shirt and put her face closer.

Instead of answering that question, I smiled at her before shaking my head in apology. Senpai, I will apologize in advance with what I am about to say if ever I am wrong. The source of your fear or the origin of it, is it your father?

As soon as Serizawa-senpai heard that, her body froze before immediately shoving her face back to my chest.

S-stepfather. She answered in difficulty before her body began shivering furiously.

I moved quickly and tightened my embrace on her along with brushing her hair to calm her down.

Although my guess was a bit off... its still a father figure.

Why a father again?

Ugh, lets not just come to a conclusion yet. I better wait to hear it from her.