Why and how did I reach the answer that its her father?

Its truly just a guess but from what I heard from Haruko, Serizawa-senpai is currently living alone in a condominium unit arranged for her by her mother that was in her home country.

Thats right. Her mother was the one with foreign blood who married her father whos from this country.

For now, thats the only information I know as Haruko wanted me to know more about it myself.

And thats why I made a wild guess of pointing at her father. Shes alone and the place shes living in was arranged by her mother. Perhaps, even her living expenses.

However, with her mention of a stepfather, something definitely happened between her parents. Divorced or... her father died.

Senpai... I called out to her, in the hopes that she could use my voice to calm herself down again because just brushing her hair or rubbing her back was proven not enough.

Perhaps its been 15 minutes since we entered this room and perhaps Mina was already gritting her teeth on the other side of this room, waiting. But now that this happened, I couldnt just leave her behind.

Because of my mentioning the source of Serizawa-senpais source of fear and her confirmation of it, shes now in a state of utter fear. Its like last Sunday when Haruko pushed her towards me and she realized that shes holding onto me.

After shivering for a while, she lost consciousness and even if it returned, the girl could still feel the cold, making her body tremble despite the warmth I was transferring to her.

Naturally, the reason for that was my question to her. Most likely, just the mention of it brought back memories that led to her trauma.

Right. Its surely trauma that resulted in her getting a phobia of the opposite gender with the few exceptions such as kids. I wasnt included since, despite our closeness, she still could feel the fear crawling in her body.

In any case, I waited until Serizawa-senpai looked up to me before I made a somewhat drastic move.

I apologize again, senpai.

As soon as I said that, I slid her body upwards as I pushed her head down, pressing her lips on mine.

Call it taking advantage of the situation but... shes not recovering from her fear after all. Kissing her like this instantly produced a result.

With her beautiful eyes widening from shock, her hands that were clutching my shirt pushed down on my chest to lift her body up.

Unfortunately for her, she couldnt overpower my strength.

In any case, its not like I would force her to continue. A few seconds later, I loosened the strength I put on my arm preventing her head from moving, breaking our kiss off.

Y-you... W-what did you...? As she stuttered once more, Serizawa-senpai hurriedly wiped her lips using the sleeve of her uniform.

Its to wake up, senpai. It seems like I succeeded. I smiled at her as I raised my hand to the side of my head, mimicking those who were surrendering.

P-pervert, Onoda-kun.

Yes, I know. But Im glad your shivering stopped. Im sorry for mentioning it. Also before you can think about that again... As I trailed my voice, I slightly lifted my body, sitting up on the bed.

And before Serizawa-senpai could react from my movements, my lips once more covered hers and this time, with her consciousness awoke, I clearly observed every reaction she made.

At first, she was surprised once more as she grabbed my collar, perhaps intending to push me away. However, a few moments after that, her grip strength disappeared as she gradually closed her eyes.

Serizawa-senpai accepted my kiss.

When I first made a closer observation of her facial features, I clearly pointed out her pale lips that needed a good suck to get a rosy color.

This time, I boldly did it while my arms moved from her back to her cheeks, slightly squeezing her face as I deepened my kiss.

Have I gone crazy? Perhaps, I am.

And with me doing this to her... its no different to my own acknowledgement that I... am going to make her mine.

Its what I decided by myself. Although I couldnt say I definitely love her the same as my girls, thats kinda irrelevant for now when I was currently this attracted to her, regardless of the past trauma thats still haunting her to this day.

Senpai, let me help you wipe away your fear. This time, wholeheartedly. Not just a favor for Haruko but because of my own wish to help you. I said after I let go of her now-pale red lips.

That short amount of time wasnt enough to completely turn it rosy red. Moreover, it would surely swell if I did more so I stopped at that.

I... Y-you didnt give me a chance to...

I got caught by the heat of the moment? I could say Im sorry but she probably wouldnt like it.

Her words might sound like shes finding it unbelievable that I kissed her without permission. However, with Serizawa-senpai fully accepting it, evident of how her arms were now enclosed on my back again, shes not reprimanding me but only asking for the sake of it.

B-bad... O-onoda-kun is bad. I... I s-shouldve listened to Haru.

What did she say?

T-that I should keep my head away from yours. Otherwise, itll be easier for you when you decide to kiss me.

But you didnt have that much of a choice. Youre out of focus and... shes too light that I slid her up easily.

Alright, thats my bad.

I see. If senpai doesnt like it... Ill accept any kind of punishment.

Its too late for that. Furthermore, with the result where she fully accepted it, she did like it.

N-no one said I dont like it... My body shaking in fear, you stopped it.

Thats the purpose of the first one but the last one was...

Before I could finish that, Serizawa-senpai pushed a finger to my lips, preventing me from continuing. She then shook her head and curved her lips into a mesmerizing smile.

... I understand it. Onoda-kun resolved himself to take me in... Like Hime-chan and Mina. And I...

Let me take care of you, senpai. I cut her off as well as I grabbed that finger, removing the restriction for me to kiss her once more.

Like the second one, Serizawa-senpai accepted it and this time, she also made her move, returning my kiss. In this way, our overlapping lips became fueled with the thought of returning the favor.

And eventually, our tongues came into the mix, entwining together as our saliva mixed in.

Serizawa-senpai somehow forgot her fear of me as the subtle shaking of her body finally stopped completely.

Once were finished, the silver-haired senpai lowered her head, not daring to meet my gaze.

Y-yes. Take care of me, Onoda-kun. Im not perfect. I still fear you but I like it. I like being this close to you. Thats why... Serizawa-senpai trailed her voice as she slowly pushed me back down the bed. And following me, she laid her head on the side, with her lips near my ears, ...Ill tell you. Ill tell you the things about me that I only told Haru.