Chapter 44 44

"I'm sorry for interrupting your time again." Akina said in a weak voice while covering her chest because her underwear was printed from her wet school uniform. Her face reddened with embarrassment at having to show it to Tenku.

"No. I'm the one here who has to apologize for asking you to come home at a time like that. I'm sorry." Tenku bowed his head to Akina.

"No, you're not wrong. You don't know it's going to rain outside." Akina shook her head. She already knew the weather forecast for today but forgot to bring her umbrella due to going to school in a hurry.

"I understand. Come in. You better take a shower first. You will catch a cold if you leave your body like that." Tenku didn't dare to look directly at Akina because her underwear was clearly visible at the moment.

Although he can control himself, Tenku is still a boy in puberty. He couldn't suppress his desire completely when he saw the temptation in front of him. What's more, they were alone in the apartment. Tenku doesn't want to act impulsively and do something he'll regret in the future.

"Yes, thank you." Akin smiled. She felt happy that Tenku cared for her.

"This is the bathroom. Please wait a minute. I'll get your towel and change of clothes. You have to change your wet uniform." Tenku left Akina and went to his room.

"Oh, yes. Thank you." Akina nodded slightly and replied in a low voice. Not long after, Tenku returned with a towel and a white t-shirt for Akina.

"I'm sorry that I couldn't find pants that fit you. So I chose a shirt in a large size to cover your body. I hope you don't mind wearing it until your uniform is dry. You don't have to worry because I never wear those clothes. I only tried it once after buying it online, but because it was too big for me, I kept it in my wardrobe for the time being." Tenku handed the towel and t-shirt to Akina.

"No. I don't mind, even if you have worn that shirt. On the contrary, I like it." Akina shook her head. Her voice became softer and less audible at the end of the sentence. Then Akina quickly went into the bathroom and left Tenku, who was confused by her words.

"I hope uncle Kouta and Aunt Misora are not angry that Akina came to my apartment. I'll ask her to tell her parents after she's done bathing." Tenku sighed and went to the living room. If the heavy rain outside continued for a long time, he should prepare to sleep on the sofa and let Akina sleep in his room since the apartment was small and only had one room.

Tenku sat on the sofa and re-checked the Holy Union's website. He must quickly find a mission and increase his strength. Although he also needs money for daily living expenses, it is not too urgent because he can still earn an income from selling crispy tofu.

Not long after, Tenku heard the sound of the bathroom door opening. When he turned his head, he fell silent in awe at sight.

Akina's face turned red after taking a warm bath. She looks very erotic and charming at the moment. Akina came out of the bathroom wearing the t-shirt Ziel had given her while drying her wet hair with a towel.

Even though the shirt size was a bit large and covered her intimate parts, her slender and smooth legs were exposed. Plus, she wasn't wearing any underwear, and her t-shirt was a little thin, making the small pink bulge on her chest faintly visible. It became a fatal temptation for a boy of Tenku's age.

"Thanks for the bathroom." Akina said and blushed. She was uncomfortable with the clothes she was wearing. If Akina made a slightly exaggerated move, her intimate parts would be exposed because she wasn't wearing anything inside.

"Cough! Ah, yes. I've made hot chocolate to warm you up." Tenku quickly averted his eyes from Akina's body.

(Luckily, she didn't notice that I kept staring at her)

Tenku sighed and tried to forget what he just saw because it made his mind slightly distracted, and he fantasized about Akina's body. He refocused on his smartphone and looked for missions he could take on the Holy Union's website.

Akina sat in front of Tenku and drank the hot chocolate served on the table. She kept pulling down her shirt to cover her legs. When she sat down, she realized she would show her intimate parts directly to the boy in front of her. Tenku got up from his seat, went to his room, and returned with a blanket.

"Use this to cover your feet." Tenku handed the blanket to Akina. He noticed the girl's situation from the way she was sitting unsteadily. Tenku doesn't want to take advantage of her. Other than that, the sight bothered him and made it difficult for him to focus on what he was currently doing.

"Thank you." Akina smiled and quickly covered her legs with the blanket. Tenku just nodded and returned his attention to his smartphone.

After that, the two fell silent, and their atmosphere became awkward. Akina bit her lip. he decided to speak first and break the silence.

"What are you doing?" Akina asked curiously when she saw Tenku focused on his smartphone.

"I was looking for missions on the Holy Union website. I must practice my Phantasmal Object abilities in real battles against monsters." Tenku looked at Akina and answered. But he quickly turned his eyes back to his smartphone after he saw the pink bulge on the girl's chest.

Akina didn't notice that because she was focused on hearing Tenku's words. After she found out what the boy was doing, she suddenly smiled.

"Mission? Do you mean missions for high school students? If so, then you better sign up for the joint mission tomorrow. For your information, I will also be participating in that mission." Akina said and saw the expression on Tenku's face. She hoped that the boy would be interested in the mission.

"Hmm? Is there such a mission? Then what do you mean by joint mission?" Tenku raised his eyebrows and looked at Akina. This time he didn't avert his eyes as he looked directly at her face.

"Yes. You should find it on that web page if you keep looking for it. The mission is for high school students to hone their fighting experience, and the three organizations will participate. Of course, some seniors from the organization will come to look after us." Akina explained excitedly.

Tenku quickly re-checked the web page and found the mission Akina was referring to. After reading the details, he saw that the participation deadline was today. Because tomorrow, they will carry out the mission. Tenku felt it was suitable for him who wanted to urgently increase his cultivation before the end of this month.

A few days ago, there was a space collapse around Lake Shima, Nakanojo, Gunma prefecture. Unfortunately, this was only discovered by the three organizations two days ago because the Space Collapse Detection Device did not detect it. If the residents around the area didn't report it, then the three organizations would never know.

Fortunately, the monsters that appeared did not run amok in the residential areas and instead made nests around the location of the space collapse. The Holy Union estimated that the threat level for space collapse in that place was between accident and disaster.

The three organizations thought that the monsters in the area were suitable for their junior members from high school to practice their fighting skills against monsters. That's why they made it a special mission for high school students. Of course, the people from the organization would send several senior Realizers to protect them.

Tenku registered without hesitation and was quickly approved by the Holy Union. Then he turned his eyes to Akina, who had been staring at him ever since.

"Thank you for your information. I have registered and will participate in tomorrow's mission." Tenku smiled slightly at Akina and expressed his gratitude.

"I am not doing anything. You will find the mission even if I don't tell you." Akina felt delighted when she saw Tenku smiling at her. She had never seen the boy show such an expression while still living in the Karitoshi residence.

Tenku didn't say anything and just nodded in response. But then he opened his mouth after remembering something.

"The heavy rain outside doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon. You better stay here. You will sleep in my room, and I will rest on the sofa. Ah, don't forget to tell your parents about this." Tenku wouldn't let Akina return to her house in terrible weather conditions, especially at that hour.

"Eh? Can I stay here? But…" Akina's face turned red when she imagined being alone all night in the apartment with Tenku. But then he shook his head. Akina was happy that Tenku cared about her, but she didn't want to bother him and wanted to refuse to sleep in his room. But before she could finish her sentence, Tenku cut her off first.

"Please don't refuse. You are a girl, and I will not let you sleep in the living room. Are you reluctant to sleep in my room?" Tenku thought Akina didn't want to sleep in a boy's room.

"No! That is not what I mean! I don't mind sleeping in your room at all. I just don't want to bother you." Akina shook her head and replied frantically. She quickly explained the reason for the fear that Tenku would misunderstand her refusal.

"You didn't bother me at all. So you can't refuse. Have you had dinner? If not, you should eat first. I can't let you go to bed on an empty stomach." Tenku didn't want Akina to get sick in his apartment because he would have difficulty explaining it to Kouta and Misora.

"I already ate..." Akina wanted to refuse Tenku's offer, but suddenly her stomach growled. Then she covered her face in shame.

"Wait a moment. I'll make you instant ramen since I only have it for now." Tenku left Akina in the living room and went to the kitchen.

"Anything doesn't matter. As long as you're here with me." Akina said in a low voice, and a beautiful smile formed on her face when she looked at the boy's back.

Tenku didn't take long to cook the instant ramen, and Akina quickly finished the food. Not long after that, they went to sleep in their respective places. Before Akina entered Tenku's room, she smiled when she saw the boy in the living room and said.

"Good night."