Chapter 295: Giving her Courage

After that declaration of success, I had Nao tell me the process of how it happened and also the exact result.

As it turns out, she went straight to the Principal and showed the shots where that Nobuo could clearly be captured following her. There are not just one or two videos. It started ever since that night when I took both Nao and Shio away from that house.

She didn't tell me at first about it to stop me from worrying about her but she surely made sure to record everything whenever he would appear in her vicinity.

From that, the Principal called for the Guidance Counselor, her Advisor and they tried calling Nobuo himself but he's not answering.

With the evidence at hand, no one could refute that he's stalking Nao.

Without revealing their previous relationship, she managed to pin another crime to the guy. And because she requested not to be involved in the proceedings of whatever action they would do against that Nobuo, they accepted albeit they needed her written testimony as part of the evidence. Also, she would be called a few times when that case opened.

For now, we could only wait for the result.

"Nao, why don't you stay at our house for a while?"

It's just a 'what if' but I can't help but worry about her safety. Who knows what that guy can do? He's even prepared something back then. If I hadn't talked him out of it, the outcome would be different.

Perhaps seeing the worry on my face, Kana at my side squeezed my palm.

"That's a tempting offer but Ruki, I have to decline. Trust me. I can protect myself if he ever does something drastic. I finally received what I wanted two years ago, continuing to be with you. I won't let anyone, most importantly, him, destroy that."

With determination and conviction in her voice, Nao gave me a reassuring smile.

"Alright. I'm just being a worrywart again. Then, I can at least check in on you at times. Is that fine?"

"More than fine! I love it! Also when this ends, I will take you up on that offer. I will stay for a week! Don't go back on your words, alright?"

"Un. There's no problem with that. Take care of yourself there, Nao."

After that, we continued onto small talks while I watched her take her lunch. Only when she went back to the class did we end the call.

When I put my phone back, Kana who waited at my side threw herself in my arms saying she somehow felt jealous seeing me happily talk to another girl while I'm next to her.

Seeing this kind of reaction from her completed this cute and shy senpai. She never felt jealous when it comes to Rae, Aya or Akane. However, now that she spent the time just watching me talking to another girl, that emotion finally appeared from her.

Because of that, I spent the rest of the lunch break with her, cuddling and being passionate at that special place for us.

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After I separated from Kana, the 5th period passed by uneventfully.

Because today's Monday, the Mentor Program will happen again. And like last week, Arisa-senpai and Izumi-senpai will swap mentee. I don't know what Izumi-senpai will do next to make Ogawa fall for her but I'm looking forward to my time with Arisa-senpai.

However, before that, I had to pick up Shio at her last class for the day.

After going through the 3 classes during the day. It's now not a surprise to see me walking along the corridor. Some even called me by the revised nickname, Ms. Kinoshita's Pet, when they saw me pass by their rooms.

And of course, when Itou saw me again when I went to Class 3, her mood instantly became sour but the girl next to her was seemingly overjoyed as she waved towards me. That's the forehead girl, err, Misaki, who now treated me as a friend along with Kanzaki and Chii. When Itou saw that, she became more annoyed as she tried to stop the girl from waving at me.

At Class 4, Rae was also happy seeing me but she hid it well. Only when our gazes met did she smile at me.

"Ruru."

Shio embraced me as soon as we arrived at her private room. Since there's no more class for her, the rest of her time will be spent here in her room or at the faculty.

"What's wrong?" I returned her embrace and lifted her face to have her look at me.

"Nothing. .. I think I'm getting nervous for tonight."

"If you're that nervous then take me with you."

"No. I can do this! Just… let me get some courage from you."

"Alright, I'll pass every drop of courage in my body to you. What do you think will be the method?"

"… Pervert Ruru. We can't do it here. All the teachers are free, it will be too suspicious if you don't come out soon."

"I know. That's not what I meant, you know? I meant this." After saying that, I tightened my embrace and took her lips into a kiss. "Ms. Kinoshita, what do you think about changing it to Ms. Onoda instead?"

"… You! It's too early. Besides, you'll pick Akane as someone you will marry."

Although she appeared happy at first when she heard it, that one point stuck to her. I will really pick Akane when the time comes.

"Well, I plan on marrying everyone and that includes you."

"As if that's possible."

"True it's normally impossible. But what are we? Being in this relationship, we're far from normal now. Normal rules will not apply to us."

"It's good to hear but… you know we have no choice but to hide it."

True, we will be condemned by everyone after all. Especially we're in a country that doesn't allow polygamous relationships.

"Perhaps but who knows what will happen in the future? It contains infinite possibilities right? For now, it's fine to dream that it will happen."

Dream. I'm doing this to increase her courage. Although it sounds like a fantasy, at the moment, this is the only thing I can think of that can give her courage.

"Ruru… Alright, let's dream about it. For you, I will become your Ms. Onoda."

After saying that, Shio initiated another kiss and this time, it turned to a more passionate one wherein our hands started moving about and explored each other's body.

Nonetheless, we stopped when we realized we're going to go over that point again. There's a time for that. One of these days, I will stay at her apartment.

"There, your courage has increased. That Nobuo. Although he might appear scary to you, you're strong enough that you managed to step away from him. I will not go with you but I will be ready any moment to come to your side."

"… If you say so… I should appear strong in front of him, right? Then I'll front my commanding side that you adore."

"That's great. I bet he didn't know about that side of yours."

"He doesn't. All I am to him is that weak Shiori who he can step on and can be bought through his sweet words. That's how weak I look to him."

That guy became so full of himself. Because he was never caught, his courage also built up. If not for Shio trapping him in marriage, he probably wouldn't be caught and Nao will end up…

Haa… Let's not go on that. I already pulled Nao away from him and his future is now doomed. If he kept bugging us even after what Nao and Shio will do to him, I won't hesitate to do everything I can to erase him from the two girls' lives.

"You're not like that anymore, Shio. You're strong enough to stand your ground against him, as long as it doesn't go into physical. Right! In the future, I will teach you self-defense techniques. For now, you have to keep your distance if you judge he's about to do something."

Maybe I'll teach everyone simple techniques like that. It's to lessen my worry. I feel like my hair will all turn white if I continue worrying about every single thing.

"Un. Thank you, Ruru. My nervousness lessened and I feel everything will go well tonight. By the way, have you heard from Nao?"

"I called her during lunch. It's done. She reported him to the Administration. He was already called but he never answered his phone. If that continues, that case will probably be sent to the Ministry."

Upon hearing that, there's a trace of melancholy in her eyes. "I see. All those years he…"

However, before she could finish her words, I grabbed her head and did what Kana and Aya did for me. I put her head onto my chest, letting her be enclosed in my protection.

"Don't go there. I'll stop you from reminiscing about your past with him, Shio. It will only keep hurting you and I don't want to see you being miserable again."

Shio didn't answer immediately and instead, she tightened her embrace and buried her face deeper, making herself more comfortable in my arms.

"Idiot Ruru. What you said… It's now your assignment to keep me from reverting back to that."

"I know. I will make sure of that." I whispered.

Although she's the older one between us, at this moment, she's like a little child that I want to seriously protect from any harm.