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"Kitahara-kun isn't flustered at all, clearly he understands his own situation, so... you've already kissed many other people?"
Togawa Sakiko narrowed her eyes, silently analyzing.
It was a question, but her tone was already certain.
Kitahara Makoto: "..."
No wonder they say not to find a girlfriend who's too smart; all your little schemes will be exposed!
"Eat, eat, it'll get cold if you don't eat soon..."
Kitahara Makoto tried to change the subject.
But it was no use.
Togawa Sakiko stepped forward directly, came in front of Kitahara Makoto, and reached out to grab his collar.
"Togawa-chan, what are you going to do?"
Kitahara Makoto couldn't help but feel nervous.
"The loss of control over your power is due to last night's actions, isn't it? Since that's the case, I will take responsibility. Kitahara-kun, please don't bother anyone else."
Though she spoke as if nothing was amiss, Togawa Sakiko's heart was clearly not as calm as her outward appearance suggested.
The reason was simple.
Togawa's originally fair and delicate face was now flushed with a rosy glow, like a perfectly ripe apple.
Watching Togawa's eyelashes tremble slightly, clearly very nervous, Kitahara Makoto softly said:
"Don't force yourself…"
"Shut up!"
Togawa Sakiko took a deep breath, then suddenly stood on her tiptoes and kissed him.
Although she was angry, the thought of Kitahara Makoto going to someone else to do such things was simply unacceptable.
(I'm already far behind others. I must catch up, no matter what…)
A few seconds later.
Togawa Sakiko quickly retreated, her pretty face crimson, and said:
"Is… this enough?"
Kitahara Makoto wiped the corner of his lips: "Just look at my eyes; it's clearly not enough."
"Eh?" Togawa Sakiko looked up, only to see that the red in Kitahara Makoto's eyes had indeed not disappeared. "What's going on…? Did the answer in the book make a mistake?"
"The answer isn't wrong; it's just that Togawa didn't answer correctly…"
As Kitahara Makoto spoke, he extended his right hand, wrapped it around Togawa Sakiko's soft, slender waist, and said with burning eyes:
"I'll teach Togawa."
Their eyes met.
The girls' natural sense of shame made Togawa Sakiko's heart race, anticipating that what was about to happen might well spiral out of her control.
"N-no…"
Togawa Sakiko frantically tried to escape.
Too late, unfortunately.
The next second.
Kitahara Makoto lowered his head and blocked Togawa's remaining words in her mouth.
Feeling a foreign object invade, Togawa Sakiko felt her head hum, and her mind instantly went blank.
"…"
Several minutes later.
Pop~
With a soft sound, Kitahara Makoto, satisfied, released his grip, finally letting go of Togawa Sakiko, who was on the verge of hypoxia:
"Togawa, thank you for the treat."
She had already exposed herself, yet Togawa was still willing to help reinforce the seal with a kiss. If that was the case, only an idiot would behave themselves.
"Huu… huu…"
Togawa Sakiko's face was burning hot, her breathing rapid. She raised a hand to wipe away the silver thread from the corner of her lips, feeling both shy and angry:
"You… you actually… deducted all two points!"
It was an impulse that led to the kiss, and then the situation spiraled out of control, especially in front of Hana… Togawa was now overwhelmed by shame.
Kitahara Makoto's eyes lit up:
"So, two points can be exchanged for one kiss?"
Togawa Sakiko gritted her teeth, glaring at him in annoyance:
"Of course not!"
"…"
After breakfast.
Togawa Sakiko went to school first, while Kitahara Makoto took Hana home.
"Little cake…"
Passing by their usual cake shop, Hana looked up, asking for her reward.
"Buy it," Kitahara Makoto waved his hand. "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll buy you two more."
After taking Hana home, Kitahara Makoto conveniently picked up today's magic cookie, then left for school.
The journey was silent.
When he arrived at the school gate, he happened to see Tomori and Anon walking towards him.
"Tomori, Anon, good morning."
Kitahara Makoto braced himself and greeted them.
"Makoto-kun, good morning."
Unexpectedly, Tomori's reaction was quite calm.
After all, she was an eccentric girl; if their wavelengths didn't match, it was hard to guess what Tomori was thinking.
"Scummy classmate who wants a harem, please don't talk to us." Chihaya Anon was much easier to read; her pretty face was full of disdain. She grabbed Takamatsu Tomori and turned to leave. "Tomori, let's ignore him."
"But…"
"No buts! We can't let him take an inch and ask for a mile!"
"…"
Compared to Tomori Tomari, Anon's reaction was normal.
Kitahara Makoto knew he was in the wrong. He didn't go to the club room today; he figured he'd be kicked out anyway, so he just went directly to the classroom.
Entering the classroom, Togawa Sakiko was already there, sitting at her desk, engrossed in a book.
"Togawa, good morning."
Kitahara Makoto greeted her softly.
"Morning."
Togawa Sakiko replied without looking up.
"Want to go to the cafeteria for lunch?"
"I refuse."
"Then I'll buy bread, and we can eat it in the music room at noon?"
"I'll buy my own bread. Please don't disturb my studies."
"…"
The day passed quickly.
In a flash, it was dismissal time again.
Kitahara Makoto stood up and stretched, then turned to Togawa Sakiko, who was sitting behind him, and asked:
"Togawa, when are you moving your things to the new place?"
Togawa Sakiko raised her hand and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear: "Tomorrow, I guess. I'll pack up some things tonight."
Kitahara Makoto immediately said:
"I'll come help."
Togawa Sakiko looked up, not refusing:
"Will it disturb Kitahara-kun's dates with others?"
"Not at all." Kitahara Makoto's voice was faint. "Because no one is dating me."
"…"
After talking for a while, Kitahara Makoto left the classroom and headed to the library, preparing to study with Bocchi-chan.
Arriving at the library, Gotō Hitori had already arrived early today.
"Hitori, good afternoon."
"G-good afternoon…"
Seeing Kitahara Makoto approach, Bocchi-chan's cowlick trembled, and she quickly sat up straight.
Kitahara Makoto sat down next to Hitori, looking at Bocchi-chan, who was sitting primly, and raised an eyebrow:
"Why do I feel like Hitori is a bit nervous today?"
"W-well…"
Gotō Hitori gently tapped her chest with two fingers, her gaze drifting, afraid to look at him.
"Even more suspicious." Kitahara Makoto narrowed his eyes. "Hitori is definitely hiding something from me."
"S-sorry!"
Seeing that she couldn't hide it, Gotō Hitori quickly bowed in apology, stammering softly:
"Last night I was busy writing lyrics and forgot to do the homework Kitahara-kun assigned…"
"I see." Kitahara Makoto interlaced his fingers, resting his chin on them. "Hitori guaranteed me yesterday that she would finish the problems. Now that you haven't fulfilled your promise, shouldn't you accept punishment?"
Gotō Hitori clutched her head: "…P-please punish me!"
Kitahara Makoto immediately said:
"Since Hitori says so, then I won't be polite."
"Eh? Eh? Eh?"
Gotō Hitori looked up in shock.
Wait.
Shouldn't I be excused from punishment since it's my first offense and I have a good attitude about admitting fault?
Kitahara-kun doesn't play by the rules!
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