Chapter 1377 Before The Trip (4)

Having no other options but to really take a shower with Aika and Hiyori, I immediately dropped any unnecessary thoughts and simply slipped into the mindset of enjoying it with my two irresistible women.

Besides, I also needed to cleanse some of the sweat I accrued from walking all over to meet my girls and tussling on the bed with Elizabeth and Yukari.

And so, the few minutes being sprinkled with the warm water under the shower could only be described as a pleasant trip to paradise. Aika with her athletic body and Hiyori with her lean yet plump in the right places, especially her chest and thighs, got me going for three rounds.

Instead of getting spent on how intense those three rounds were, the three of us exited the bathroom refreshed and energized. Hiyori described it as being injected with an excess of 'Ruki' energy. Even on our way out of the condominium, the girl affectionately stuck herself to my side.

Well, as long as she's happy. Aika wasn't even jealous of it. I mean, she got the most of me earlier so she's also very satisfied. Furthermore, since I know to myself that my time with them was always very limited, I promised to join them in a morning jog this weekend.

Like the others before them, the two separated from me before we reached the main street.

And as much as I wanted to also see the rest of the girls – Ria, Aoi, Miyako, Otoha, Hitomi, and Mizuki, I lacked the time to do so anymore. Ah. There's also Hifumi who I was just with last night.

That's why before I rode the train that would take me straight to school, I called one by one which put a brilliant smile on their faces.

There's still tomorrow anyway, I guess I'll surprise them again before going to school.

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When I arrived at our school, I saw Eguchi-sensei still manning the gates.

What a hardworking woman she is.'

I thought of greeting her in a rather enthusiastic fashion in front of the students again but thinking that it might start sending a different vibe to the others, I refrained from doing so. Instead, I simply walked up to her side and whispered that morning greeting.

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"Good morning, sensei."

There's no need to mention our trip anymore. She already instructed me on what to do, after all. Furthermore, Shio was also aware of it.

While beaming a smile but still focusing on her job to police the students coming in rush to school, Eguchi-sensei replied. "Un. Good morning. You're cutting it late today. Carefree, are we?"

Since I had only advanced a step before that, I couldn't ignore her words or that would come out rude.

I glanced back and scratched my cheek as I replied in a rather meek tone.

"Uh. I failed to sleep early last night from excitement."

While that's technically not a lie since that's actually what happened after I arrived home, it would have another meaning in Eguchi-sensei's mind.

She'd probably think that it was because of our upcoming trip.

And sure enough, Eguchi-sensei seemingly froze or tensed up before the smile that was becoming a norm on her face grew wider. Her tantalizing eyes even blinked a few times as if she was trying to convince herself that what she heard from me was real.

As for the students who saw that reaction from her, they only tilted their heads, wondering what happened to the terror teacher.

"I-is that the case? I see… We're the same in that regard."

That last sentence was intentionally murmured by her, not letting anyone else hear it.

Looks like this woman was becoming hopeless at her infatuation with me… She might've been trying to convince herself not to show it but it's too obvious by now.

Luckily enough, none of the students could easily pick that up. She could still manage to hold herself back in public, after all. But what about later?

I guess I'll find that out when the time comes.

After exchanging a few more words with her, I excused myself and continued to the School Building.

Even though she told me that I could wait in her office, I still decided to at least check on my girls first.

Walking to my shoe locker, I first scanned my surroundings left and right. It was to find out whether someone was secretly watching me again or not.

I mean, ever since I received those three notes, two of which were love letters and the last one even containing that key, I started becoming wary whenever I would open it.

Thankfully enough, no other letter had been put inside my locker from the past week. Nevertheless, my popularity continued to rise as more and more students started to pay attention to me.

Not counting that event where my position as the Disciplinary Officer was announced which for sure not everyone paid attention to, the rumors surrounding that I couldn't see dying down soon were enough to advertise my name and my face to everyone in this school.

And due to that, students who I had never spoken to before began calling out to me to greet me or just talk for a moment. Although I acted as aloof as always, it was impossible to dodge all of them.

"Onoda-kun, good morning."

And here we go.

As soon as I closed my shoe locker after changing into my indoor shoes, someone suddenly sprouted from my side. Yeah. Sprouted. I failed to notice their approach, after all.

At the very least, this one wasn't just anyone. Looking like she had just finished showering, Sachi with her hair still dripping wet, she's smilingly leaning on the shoe locker as her round eyes focused on my face.

"Mhm. Good morning. Practice has finished?"

"Yeah. The inter-high will start next week. We're doing less practice nowadays to prevent ourselves from getting an injury. I'll be playing as a starter so… Orimura-sensei advised me to take it easy."

"Huh. Congratulations. I guess I have another match to watch."

"I swear, I will be very happy to see you in the audience stands cheering for me." With her expression brightening as if she had just heard what she wanted to hear, Sachi closed our distance, enough for her to reach for my hand.

However, she stopped what she planned to do and simply stared at me intently.

This girl… Like Eguchi-sensei, isn't she becoming obvious? I thought she only wanted to be friends? Close friend maybe?

"Well, I might not shout as much. You know me." I shrugged which instantly drew laughter from the girl. Her shoulder shook a bit which proved how genuine the joy she just showed.

Anyway, I said that but if it's Satsuki's game or any of my girls, I wouldn't mind shouting like a fanatic to cheer for them.

"I know. You're not the type to do that, are you? I think I'm content enough to hear that you'll be there." Retaining her smile, Sachi reluctantly exhaled as if she were trying to air out some of her frustration, "Onoda-kun, You're totally elusive these days. I can't seem to find a chance to talk to you."

"Need I say the reason? You know why."

"Right. You have more important things to do, or more important girls to attend to."

"Mhm. I can't deny that."

Because of my speedy answer, Sachi shook her head and a hint of disappointment flashed on her face.

Even if she was already aware of my reason, she probably still hoped to hear another excuse. Unfortunately, I wasn't the one to lie about that. I mean, at least, I'm being truthful to her since I still consider her as another friend.

I thought our conversation would stop there but when I was about to tell her that we should go, she raised an inquiry. A rather interesting inquiry.

"Say, is there a way to climb up to the top of your priority? I can't help it. I think I also like to get your undivided attention."

"Aren't you getting it now?"

That's an intentional act of obliviousness. Although I get what she's trying to say, I couldn't simply tell her the method, right?

"Come on. This isn't what I mean. I chanced upon you this time. What about the next? Will you be able to call out to me if you see me in public?"

"It depends. If you're with other people then I will probably not."

Like that time on the train. If she's not with her group, I'd probably show myself in front of her to, at least, apologize for not reading her message early on.

"I see. You still want to keep it low-key when you're already this high-key.

"It's not my fault that I became popular, right?"

Who am I fooling there? It's 100% my fault.

In any case, agreeing to what popped up in my head, Sachi rolled her eyes and laughed at my answer. "Yeah, right. It certainly is your fault. You're too eye-catching. Add to that, you have this charm that makes people, especially girls, be drawn to you. Whether you like it or not."

At this point, Sachi raised her hand and caught my cheek between her fingers. "Un. It's impossible to resist this face."

She said as the girl pinched and stretched my cheek while giggling in satisfaction.

I could've dodged that but for the sake of at least satisfying her in this way, I let her do what she wanted.

A while later, Sachi and I stepped out of that area and continued to our respective classrooms. Sure enough, that short moment we spent together seemingly satisfied the girl.