Chapter 2323: Fake Name

Chapter 2323: Fake Name



The morning the next day passed the same as yesterday except Akane woke up earlier than me to help me out with the miraculous tea's side effect. She mainly used her mouth and hand. And when she offered her other hole that we haven't really touched at all ever since that one time we talked about it, I turned it down again.

It's not that I didn't prefer doing it like that but it shouldn't be done hastily without any preparation or it would hurt her. If she truly wanted it, I naturally wouldn't reject her. But other than bringing it up once before and today, it just meant she hadn't seriously considered it. Besides, it's not impossible to make love while she's still on her period, just like that time when our desires reached their peak.

Anyway, once we finished, I carried her with me downstairs and did our usual routine of exercise, breakfast and then preparing for school. With Miwa-nee taking over the breakfast preparation today, I got some spare time even after finishing the keyboard practice, business-related quiz, set exercises, and the thousand swings of the tennis racket.

I used that time to check in with the other girls, mostly those I might not be able to meet physically today because of our different schools.

Surprisingly, I also got a message from Shiina and Sara. The former started her message with a greeting before starting to sulk at how busy she became after the camping trip making it impossible for her to fulfill what she said before about visiting our school. It was only more than a week since that time but I guess she wanted to see me as soon as possible.

The latter, on the other hand, only sent a small update and a sweet 'good morning' message. That's very like her.

I replied to them both, sending a message to Shiina, teasing her a little by telling her that I might just visit her myself, and a similarly warm greeting to Sara.

Other than that, there's the goofy Hanabi who sent me another photo of her twin sister, thinking I wouldn't notice it was actually her pretending to be Matsuri.

When I asked her whether she was also going to wear a swimsuit now that summer season had arrived, she replied with a cheeky emoji, "I will if you asked me to."

Yep. The girl was probably bored again. I wonder if she's already taking her classes seriously. Most likely not.

In a way, Hanabi was the opposite of Minami Shouko. Rather than create trouble in search of a genuine connection, she's skipping classes because she doesn't want any on top of being simply bored. She kept on wandering her school even during classes just to find something to amuse herself. Perhaps if she didn't recognize me at that time, she'd remain that elusive girl who had nothing better to do.

"Well, let's see... Akari could work. It's close to your name and means light, fitting for your role in the collaboration."

"Akari... Hmm, it's cute, but maybe a bit too close to my real name. There may not be a possibility for everyone to figure out it's me but it's better to pick something different." "True. How about something a bit more distinct but still meaningful? Maybe Aki? It has a warm, cheerful vibe that suits you."

Akane tilted her head, considering it. "Aki... I like it. But isn't it too simple?"

Right. It is. Is my naming sense so wacky? Uh... Well, no wonder I like Potato Clubhouse.

"It doesn't have to be overly complex. The meaning and how it fits you are more important. But if you want something cooler... Maybe Hikari? Or even something Western-inspired, like Claire? Oh, wait, that's Elizabeth's mom's name"

Akane bursts into a giggle. "Claire sounds so fancy! But I'm not sure it suits me besides, as you said, it's Elizabeth's mom. But Hikari might work. It's bright, just like Yue's songs."

I nodded, a small smile forming. "Hikari does suit you. It's not far from your name, and it represents the warmth you always bring to others. She's the bright morning sun with Mabushisa Asahi while you're the light."

"Alright, Hikari it is, then!" Akane declared with a satisfied grin. "Now I just have to let Yue and Miho know. Hopefully, Miho's okay with whatever name she picks for herself."

"I'm sure she'll come up with something just as fitting," I said. "And if she struggles, she'd surely come to me as well for help."

Akane nodded enthusiastically before leaning her head back on my shoulder, humming softly.

The train ride passed peacefully as we continued chatting about the alias and how the collaboration would unfold. Then, when the train arrived at the next station, Fuyu entered and joined us. Surprisingly, there was also Machida trailing behind her.

Did they meet each other on the way? Possibly.