Chapter 858 The Best Approach

Chapter 858 The Best Approach　　Izumi-senpai was extremely nervous. That was easily noticeable by how shaky her whole body was. Although we’re not doing anything except with our bodies closely linked together, it’s probably a first for her… or the second if I counted what happened last week.

Well, it was a different circumstance last week. She was mentally exhausted while today, we were having a rather lively conversation. We just ran out of topics. Ah. No. I cut the topic short so that we would still have something to talk about next week.

Also… It’s to try again if it would work if I asked her…

And it worked.

In any case, knowing the state of her mind, I didn’t do anything else and just did how I advertised my lap to her. Only a place for the girl to relax. Nonetheless, lowering my head a bit allowed me to see her comfortably resting in my arms. Moreover, there’s also her relaxing fragrance that also influenced me to not do anything more than necessary.

In a way, I concluded that this was the best approach for the girl. I could act like a tease and make her flustered. Next, I should give her the leeway to get an upper hand where she could feel triumphant as though I lost to her. And lastly, after that contrasting transition, I’d suggest something that would settle us in the middle; we both win and lose some.

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“See you later, senpai.”

The bell already rang and obviously, that was the signal for our comfortable moment to stop.

And saying that as I watched her walk towards the door, it was my last attempt for today to nail my existence in her mind. She already asked me not to mention Ogawa. It wouldn’t be long for her to forget about him completely. Nonetheless, since she’d still be able to see him in their club, I had to put in extra work.

“Don’t act chummy. Keep it a secret, alright?”

A secret. That’s what she wanted it to be. It’s not surprising that she wanted it to be like that. She probably didn’t want Arisa-senpai teasing her as well. After being against me at our every encounter, that girl might really get a kick out of her change. Especially if she saw Izumi-senpai comfortably resting on my lap.

“Senpai, if you keep saying that, someone will eventually hear you.”

“Ugh… You’re really a hateful junior.”

“And you’re a lovely senior. I look forward to next time.”

“There’s no next time. I told you, it’s just this once.”

“She said that but it’s your second time already…” I intentionally said that in a murmur while acting as though I was whispering it to an imaginary person beside me.

Upon seeing that, Izumi-senpai was once again agitated as she took large steps to reach my side and grabbed my arms before violently shaking me.

“Onoda-kun, do you really want me to get violent?”

This girl still hadn’t learned her lesson. Her threat of violence was just full of air. Although her slap from back then stung a bit, that’s different.

“No. A kiss will be great though. A peck, if you will.” I puckered my lips which made the girl roll her eyes in exasperation.

“Who will kiss you?!” She tried her hardest to put on a disgusted expression. However, she failed. She appeared prettier instead when her lips unknowingly stretched into a smile.

“Who else? We’re the only ones here. Or, I can kiss you, senpai.”

“T-that’s not something you’ll just do to anyone.”

This time, her hold on my arm was already too soft and she started avoiding my eyes.

Unfortunately, that only exposed her red ears to me. I moved my head a bit and whispered my reply, “But I like senpai. Isn’t that reason enough?”

“I… No!” Although it’s just for a split second, Izumi-senpai hesitated and focused on my lips before quickly retreating to the door.

While biting her lips, the girl glared at me hatefully. And without saying anything else, she ran out of the room while leaving a faint ‘See you later, idiot junior!’

No doubt. Izumi-senpai was too fun to tease… That satisfied my urge on that end.

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With the Mentor Program ending, my feet led me back to the classroom to pick up my bag.

Earlier in that restaurant, I gave Otoha and Hitomi the present I prepared for them. Although the present I prepared was a far cry from the price of what we ate, Otoha was more than happy to receive something from me. As for Hitomi, she just looked at it, speechless, before tucking inside the suit she was wearing. She smiled appreciatively though and that’s more than enough.

And now, since I failed to give it to Nami, Hina and Saki, I decided to pick them up from where they should be and give the present on their way to their club.

First, I found Saki who was already on her way back. Upon seeing me, the girl didn’t think twice to run and pull me into some corner, channeling her happiness and grabbing that chance. Even though we did it in that clubroom before PE earlier, the girl really didn’t want to miss a chance if it was presented to her.

After a bout of deep kisses to which Saki didn’t hold back at all, I lifted the present I prepared for her, startling the girl. What I got for her was a rather stylish hair tie she could use for tying her bun.

The girl used it immediately, even asking me to hold her hair up for her. And when she’s done, Saki spun once, flaunting the decoration on it.

After dropping Saki to their clubroom, I went and found Hina in one clubroom where she said she would be waiting. The same as Saki, the girl didn’t miss a second to hug me.

In any case, unlike Saki, Hina was satisfied with one long kiss before settling down on trying to hear my heartbeat. Furthermore, she expected that there was another reason why I asked not to come to their clubroom immediately. But when I gave her the present, Hina was speechless.

Before I knew it, tears trickled down her pretty face. I naturally panicked upon seeing that. I even tried to apologize.

However, she just shook her head and hugged me tight, whispering her gratitude. It’s tears of joy.

She listed what she expected it would be but not a present from me. That’s why Hina became a little emotional.

I mean, in her mind, we’re still just starting with our relationship. It’s too early for her to receive surprises like that.

After wiping her tears and kissing her one more time, we spent a few minutes just talking about our relationship and our hopes for our future. Well, I said hopes but it’s just what we wanted to do together in the future. Like a date and something similar to that.

After escorting Hina to their clubroom, I turned around and began traversing the short distance towards the Book Club. Nami should be waiting there with Haruko after their Mentor Program time.

Nami already knew I was going to give her a present. So, to save me time from walking around, she chose to wait there instead of any other room. Besides, I also ought to give Mina her present. She’s the last one among my girls from this school.

However, before I could reach their place, I ran into someone else. “Ugh, Onoda.” Coming up from the set of stairs, Itou’s frowning expression greeted me.