After a short rest, Kiyotaka went into the kitchen to make dinner, wearing only his underwear for convenience. Lost in thought, Kiyotaka didn't notice a figure stealthily approaching from behind until Horikita silently appeared, embracing him with an affectionate gaze.
"Kiyotaka... am I useless? Did you not enjoy yourself fully?"
"Not at all... why would you think that?"
Horikita shook her head, feeling wronged. "I know what I'm like... that's why I'm getting back in the mood!"
As Horikita initiated a kiss, it was like dry wood meeting a blazing fire. Their lips met, tongues intertwined, and they directly sat on the floor.
The "journey" resumed, but Horikita, as always, didn't last long.
"Ugh..."
Horikita trembled again, unable to reach a climax amidst the "waves," and gazed weakly at Kiyotaka. "Kiyotaka, I really can't help you completely release... boohoo, I'm sorry, I'm too useless."
Kiyotaka picked her up, placed her on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and caressed her hair. "Don't overthink it. Get some sleep. If I don't make dinner soon, we'll be eating supper."
As Kiyotaka was about to leave, Horikita's small hand tugged at his clothes. Kiyotaka turned his head, confused, to see Horikita's small head peeking out.
"Kiyotaka, maybe... you should find someone else. If this continues, I'll die. I can help you..."
Kiyotaka stared in astonishment at Horikita, who, despite her shyness, had uttered such bold words. It seemed she was truly breaking.
Watching Horikita slowly drift to sleep, Kiyotaka finally entered the kitchen to cook.
"Third mission target detected. Do you wish to accept simultaneously?"
Hearing the voice in his mind, Kiyotaka paused his movements, pondered for a moment, and chose to accept.
"Yes."
"Mission accepted. Target: Sakura Airi."
"Sakura Airi, huh... I remember her as a rather inconspicuous person in class, but she must have put on some kind of disguise." Hearing the name, Kiyotaka thought for a moment and found the relevant information he had.
"Never mind, I'll think about it tomorrow. Filling my stomach and sleeping is paramount."
Soon, Kiyotaka finished cooking, placed the food in front of Horikita, woke her up, and after she ate a few casual bites, he simply hugged her and fell asleep.
The next morning, Horikita got up early and sneaked back to her own dormitory. Kiyotaka sensed it but didn't stop her, quietly lying there until his alarm rang before getting up.
In front of others, Horikita maintained her usual aloofness. After a brief morning greeting with Kiyotaka, she engrossed herself in her book. Kiyotaka didn't mind; it was better to avoid gossip in front of others, as he found it troublesome.
Kiyotaka coldly observed the small cliques that had gradually formed over nearly a month, as they boasted about their recent extravagant purchases. Kiyotaka couldn't help but sigh softly, hoping nothing bad would happen.
At lunchtime, Kiyotaka planned to go to the cafeteria alone but was stopped by Kikyo on the way.
"Um, Ayanokoji-kun."
Kiyotaka paused and asked, "Is there something you need, Kushida Kikyo-chan?"
"Oh, good, you still remember me! Just call me Kikyo. Um... could I ask you for a favor? You seem to be on good terms with Horikita-chan, right?"
"Uh, not really."
"But you're the only one in class who can talk to her! I want to be friends with everyone in class, but Horikita-chan is the only one who won't talk to me. Please, can you help me?"
As Kikyo spoke, she grasped Kiyotaka's hands in a pleading gesture, her ample chest pressing firmly against his hands through her uniform.
"...Okay, how can I help you?"
"You just need to help me invite her out after school."
After school, Kiyotaka called out to Horikita.
"Suzune, want to go to the cafe with me?"
Horikita was surprised but then nodded in agreement.
At the cafe, Kiyotaka and Horikita each ordered a drink and sat down. Horikita took a small sip, her expression still aloof, but with a hint of subtle happiness, she asked, "Why did you suddenly want to ask me to the cafe?"
"..." Thinking of the cheesy "chance encounter" scenario that was about to unfold, Kiyotaka felt a stomach ache and didn't know how to explain.
"Oh, Horikita-chan, what a coincidence! Ayanokoji-kun is here too?"
At that moment, Kikyo appeared before them and naturally sat down next to Horikita.
"Do you two come here often? I'm just by myself, do you mind if I join you?" Kikyo asked with a sweet smile.
Kiyotaka coldly observed Kikyo's clumsy acting, momentarily unsure how to respond. The astute Horikita immediately understood the situation and looked at Kiyotaka with a strange gaze.
"Is this your target?" Horikita's eyes clearly conveyed that meaning.
"..."
"I'm going back." Horikita stood up and left directly.
"But you just got here?" Kiyotaka interjected.
"Having Kushida-chan with you is enough. We're just classmates, and I hate being manipulated." As Horikita spoke, her sharp gaze turned to Kikyo.
"Horikita-chan, what do you mean by looking at me like that? It's just a coincidence, isn't it?"
Kiyotaka sighed at her words. "Coincidence? The few tables around us just now were all people from our D class. We came here right after school, only a few minutes ago, but they left in a hurry. Is that also a coincidence?"
"Um... I just wanted to be friends with you. Please don't mind, Horikita-chan," Kikyo said, looking at Horikita with a pitiful expression.
Horikita left without a trace of mercy. Kikyo looked innocently at Kiyotaka and said, "I'm sorry, I made Horikita-chan unhappy."
Kiyotaka shook his head indifferently, then got up to leave. Seeing Kiyotaka about to depart, Kikyo quickly followed him.
On the way back to the dorm, Kikyo looked at the scenery on both sides and couldn't help but exclaim, "This school is truly amazing! There are all sorts of shops and so much money for us to use. I feel like my sense of money is changing, but I try to save as much as I can, except for daily necessities and... underwear."
Kiyotaka gave a perfunctory reply. "Ah, yes, Horikita is similar to you."
Kikyo seemed to discover something and pressed herself against Kiyotaka. "Huh, didn't you say you weren't close with Horikita-chan? How do you know what she buys?"
"Just a coincidence. By the way, you're too close."
Kikyo unknowingly lowered her head and realized that her two large "bunnies" were pressing tightly against Kiyotaka, even with a slight friction. She immediately let out a gasp.
"Ah, I'm sorry, I didn't realize!"
As she hastily retreated, Kikyo accidentally tripped and fell backward. Kiyotaka, seeing this, quickly grabbed her and pulled her back.
"Hmph." With a soft whimper, Kikyo fell into Kiyotaka's arms. Seeing that Kiyotaka didn't let go for a while, Kikyo timidly said, "Thank you, Ayanokoji-kun, but... could you let go?"
It turned out that what Kiyotaka had grabbed earlier was nothing else but Kikyo's two prominent "bunnies." Kiyotaka, realizing it belatedly, rubbed them twice more, which made Kikyo's body tremble. She quickly escaped from Kiyotaka's embrace.
"Thank you, Ayanokoji-kun, goodbye!" She then hurriedly fled.
Kiyotaka looked at his hands and lightly squeezed them in the air. "So big."