Chapter 97: Panty Thief Yoru, Understanding Sakurajima Mai
Yoru unleashed a direct attack again. His skill had no cooldown time at all, comparable to infinite firepower.
The output couldn't stop for a single second.
This time, the target changed to Sakurajima Mai.
"You... this... I..."
Facing such blunt words, Mai was instantly flustered and at a loss.
This simple sentence, "Sakurajima Mai is just Sakurajima Mai", how high was its gold content?
Even her sister and mother had forgotten her existence.
It proved that even in the impression of these two blood relatives, she, Sakurajima Mai, had already merged with the identity of the former national idol actress.
Because of this.
When Mai wanted the whole world to forget her identity as a national idol actress, her mother and sister also forgot her.
But Yoru could still cognize her existence; he was the only person in the world who could do this.
Mai even felt she didn't deserve such treatment.
Of course, she wasn't Touma Kazusa.
Mai wasn't inferior, just surprised.
"Yoru... I..."
Mai didn't know what words to use to respond.
Whatever words she used seemed pale and powerless at this moment.
She decided to use action to express her feelings.
Mai leaned forward, wrapping her arms around Yoru.
This kiss was even more passionate than the one in the Wakayama hotel room.
Cold knowledge.
Touching lips is called a peck.
A bit deeper is a kiss.
Mai's movements were slightly unskilled, but the emotion contained within was very ardent.
She closed her eyes, completely immersed in this long kiss.
Until a click sounded.
"Mmm!"
Mai opened her eyes, surprise in them. She separated from Yoru immediately, crossing her arms in front of her chest.
"You, you, you!"
She felt that under her clothes, a certain exquisite small garment had slipped down to her waist.
Mai gritted her silver teeth, blushing, glared at Yoru resentfully, and said that classic line.
"Why, why, why are you so skilled!!!" (Note: White Album 2 reference).
"Hmph hmph."
Yoru shook his right hand in the air, looking like an expert hermit, and said deeply.
"I can take even Onimaru Kunitsuna; mere underwear is not worth mentioning."
Mai was speechless, not knowing where to start complaining.
However...
Thinking about it, Yoru's movement just now seemed really high difficulty.
She didn't notice it at all until the sound of the clasp unhooking rang out, realizing it belatedly.
Such fast hands!
Simply a divine thief!
Just as Mai was thinking to herself, Yoru added with a smile.
"Since it's already unhooked, why not...?"
Mai could understand his meaning.
After hesitating slightly, she pointed upstairs with a blushing face and whispered.
"Futaba-san is still sleeping upstairs; this isn't very good..."
Yoru interrupted directly, looking serious.
"If she finds out, invite her to join the battle."
Mai hit his chest angrily and said resentfully.
"What are you saying? How could Futaba-san agree?"
Seeing Yoru's half-smile look, Mai realized and explained flusteredly.
"Of course I won't agree either."
"Really won't?"
"Absolutely impossible."
"Hard to say."
"No 'hard to say'."
Mai obviously didn't intend to continue discussing this topic deeply and changed the subject immediately.
"It's past twelve; let's sleep."
After entering the room and turning off the lights, lying on the bed in the bedroom with Yoru gave Mai a very fresh feeling.
Although she had lived in Yoru's house for a long time.
This was the first time she slept in his bedroom.
Before turning off the lights, Mai looked at the furnishings in the room.
Hmm...
Hard to say there were any furnishings.
Only left and right bedside tables and a single bed; nothing else.
The snow-white walls were empty, looking a bit lonely.
Should I give him a gift to decorate the room?
"By the way..."
Mai, who was originally a bit tired, lost her sleepiness after Yoru's words and that deep kiss.
She turned to her side, looking at Yoru lying flat, and said meaningfully.
"That Touma-san is quite good-looking, don't you think?"
Yoru's answer was very sincere.
"Mmhmm, indeed good-looking."
Ignoring that icy personality.
Kazusa's appearance indeed belonged to the top tier.
Long straight black hair, exquisite face, tall figure yet curvy.
Rather than a pianist, she looked more like a model.
Makes sense.
After all, Kazusa's mother, the world-class pianist Touma Youko, was also a top-notch beauty.
With gene inheritance, she as a daughter naturally inherited this beauty.
"Hmph."
Mai's voice carried unconcealed jealousy.
"The girls around you seem to be quite cute, not inferior to me at all."
"Is that so?"
Yoru responded noncommittally and pinched Mai's cheek.
"Aren't I sleeping with you right now?"
Hearing this, the corners of Mai's mouth couldn't help but curl up.
True.
She was definitely the first and only woman to share a bed with Yoru.
This jealousy was indeed unreasonable.
But immediately after, Yoru's next sentence made Mai blush.
"Sigh, it would be great if this 'sleeping' (sleep together) could become a verb someday."
Although Mai had no experience in this area, she understood what Yoru meant by a verb.
She pursed her lips, mist rising in her eyes, and replied softly.
"Wait... wait until this period is over, and when Futaba and the others aren't here, only the two of us... okay?"
"No problem."
Yoru certainly understood that with Rio just upstairs, it was too shameful for Mai, who looked mature on the outside but was pure and easily shy inside.
Anyway, it was just a matter of these two days; no need to rush.
In short, the bunny girl outfit must be unlocked.
Next, Mai said something Yoru didn't expect.
Her pretty face blushed slightly. She stole a glance at a certain part under Yoru's quilt and said shyly.
"Um... I heard that at such times, if boys hold it in forcibly, it will be very uncomfortable. How about... I, I..."
Saying the last few words, Mai's voice became as tiny as a mosquito's.
"I, I help you solve it."
"Sure."
Yoru wasn't a eunuch, so he naturally wouldn't refuse such a request.
But after saying this, Mai extended her hand cautiously first, then froze in mid-air, looking at a loss.
Yoru asked curiously.
"What's wrong?"
Mai bit her silver teeth lightly and said shyly.
"I... I don't know what to do."
"That's great."
"What did you say?"
"Oh, nothing. I said if you don't know, I can teach you."
Mai nodded slightly, biting her lower lip like a frightened little rabbit, and said softly.
"Then... then I leave it to you."
"No problem."
Yoru put on a look of patient guidance, smiling.
"First, come closer, then open your mouth slightly, next..."
.....
Early next morning.
"Good morning, Mai-senpai."
When Rio rubbed her sleepy eyes and went downstairs, she saw Mai had already prepared breakfast and placed it on the table.
"Good morning, Futaba-san."
Mai wore an impeccable sweet smile and pointed to the coffee on the table and a carton of milk beside it.
"I didn't know which one you like to drink in the morning, so I prepared both."
At this moment, Rio felt the pressure as if a mistress facing the main wife.
Her heart felt an intense sense of crisis never experienced in her life.
This Sakurajima Mai...
Isn't she a bit too perfect!?
Impeccable appearance, formerly a national idol actress, starred in multiple morning dramas, 90% of people in Sakura Prefecture knew her—these were clichés.
The key was, after contact, Rio found Mai's voice very pleasant, her personality gentle and generous, and she had excellent cooking skills.
Honestly, good thing she was a girl.
Thinking from Yoru's perspective, she would have probably fallen for Mai long ago.
Rio thought for a long time and could only come up with her only advantage over Mai: she awakened the ability of Soul Manifestation and could fight alongside Yoru, while the other party couldn't.
However...
Mai's inner yearning could cause Adolescence Syndrome making the whole world unable to cognize her.
Rio was sure that the other party definitely possessed the aptitude to awaken the ability of Soul Manifestation.
If Mai really awakened it, what should she do?
Her only advantage would be gone.
Enemy too strong.
Need teammate support.
While thinking, Rio walked to the table and sat down.
Between the freshly brewed coffee and the milk carton, she decisively chose the cup of coffee without hesitation.
Rio pushed the milk carton to Mai, put her glasses back on, and said softly.
"Mai-senpai, you drink it."
Before Mai could reply, Yoru pushed the door open and walked out of the bedroom on the first floor.
"She already drank it." (Implies other "milk").
"Oh, is that so."
Rio didn't notice that when Yoru said this, Mai's pretty face turned red instantly, and she glared at him with shame and anger.
She only knew Mai's breakfast smelled really good.
Looking at the steaming bowl of miso soup in front of her, Rio couldn't help but sigh secretly.
Both were miso soup.
Some people made it like a magic potion.
Some people made it so delicious that even she, who wasn't greedy, couldn't help but want to eat it all.
Why was the gap between people so big?
Rio pondered and changed her thought just now.
Request teammate support—premise is teammates can help.
Me, Yui Yuigahama, Yotsuya Miko combined...
Why does it feel like the disadvantage has increased?
.....
In the blink of an eye, time reached Saturday.
In these few days, Yoru's main schedule was as follows.
Go to the Otherworld to dine.
Take Miko and Rio to the Otherworld to dine.
Go to the Otherworld alone to dine.
Anyway.
Just eat.
Only one day left until spring break ended.
Yui looked miserable.
Not that she still wanted to play.
Mainly because on the first day of school after spring break, grades would definitely be announced.
She wasn't very attentive to studying during this period, after all, she joined the Super-Quant Club.
Although even if she hadn't joined, she wouldn't have used the free time after school to study.
As spring break approached its end, the Super-Quant Club also faced an extremely difficult practical problem.
Yes.
Mai skipped the exam.
Originally she wanted to take the exam, but because her existence couldn't be cognized, the teacher didn't give her an exam paper at all.
Besides.
Even if Mai took an exam paper proactively, the moment she wrote down her name, the paper would become unobservable just like her existence itself.
Actually, this wasn't a big problem.
A former national beautiful idol actress with over 90% popularity coming to study at Sobu High was Sobu High's honor.
What's wrong with skipping an exam?
Dare to expel her?
The key was, Mai didn't want to enjoy such privileges.
In her first year, she reported late for a long time because she needed to deal with unfinished work, making it hard to integrate into the school atmosphere.
If she skipped the exam again without suffering any punishment from the school, how could that work?
Mai didn't care about others' opinions.
She just wanted to cut ties completely with the Sakurajima Mai who was once an actress.
For this, she absolutely wouldn't use her previous identity to seek any privileges for herself.
Regarding Mai's behavior, Yoru had only one comment.
Purely asking for trouble.
Isn't life built on privileges?
Good-looking people, people with outstanding abilities, people skilled in certain areas, even popular people.
Everyone enjoys privileges in some sense.
Of course, Yoru just commented this and didn't interfere with Mai's practice.
At worst, just take a make-up exam.
And today, Yoru had other arrangements.
Related to the Super-Quant Club? Yes.
Unrelated? Could be.
Depended on the subsequent development.
"Itou-kun."
Wearing casual clothes, with brown long hair scattered casually and a friendly smile on his face, Yagami Light saw Yoru leaning against the wall of the shopping street looking bored. He immediately walked up quickly and greeted enthusiastically.
Yoru looked down at his phone and said casually.
"Here?"
"Mmhmm, here."
Today was Saturday; the shopping street was bustling with people.
Two handsome high school boys, Light and Yoru, standing together immediately attracted the attention of many passersby.
"Everyone is looking at you, Yagami-san."
Facing Yoru's teasing words with a light chuckle, Light maintained his smile, shook his head, and spoke softly.
"A bunch of vulgar people; I have no interest in them. What I see in my eyes now is only you, Itou-kun."
Hearing this sentence, Yoru frowned tightly and gave a series of responses Light never imagined.
"Bastard (BYD), can you stop being disgusting?"
"How can you say such disgusting words to me, a male, with a nonchalant face?"
"If you have time, go to a hospital for a check-up after returning to Tokyo. I think you are somewhat mentally ill."
Yoru's series of outputs confused Light.
No one had ever spoken to him like this.
Thinking of this, Light's smile became brighter. He looked straight into Yoru's eyes and spoke slowly.
"As expected, you are different from everyone else. You can..."
"Stop."
Before Light finished, Yoru raised his hand to interrupt.
"Say it quickly if you have something; don't waste my time."
Light didn't look angry at all, just smiled and whispered.
"Of course, since I asked you out, I won't do meaningless things."
Speaking of this, Light took out his phone, opened the online map of Kyoto, and pointed to a location in the outskirts.
"Do you know this place?"
Yoru glanced at Light's phone screen and replied faintly.
"Mmhmm, know it. About 24 minutes by taxi. If taking the train and catching it immediately, about 18 minutes."
Light froze upon hearing this.
He didn't expect this Itou-kun to know Kyoto so well.
Just pointing out a location on the map, he could immediately judge the time required to get there from the current location.
Light asked himself, even growing up in Tokyo, his understanding of Tokyo was far less deep than the other party's understanding of Kyoto.
He didn't believe this was an accidental coincidence.
Obviously, the other party had put in hard work in this regard.
Seeing Light's subtle change in expression, Yoru could roughly guess what he was thinking.
Light's thought was correct.
This was indeed not a coincidence.
However, there was no such thing as putting in hard work.
The reason Yoru knew Kyoto's traffic conditions so well was simple.
He had devoured several evil spirits who were taxi drivers in their lifetimes.
"No need to be so surprised."
Yoru waved his hand, looking calm and composed.
"Not to mention the time required to travel between two locations in Kyoto, I even know a shocking, peerless secret that ordinary people can't master in their entire lives!"
Since knowing Yoru, this was the first time Light heard him speak in such a serious tone. He couldn't help but be curious.
"What peerless secret?"
Yoru looked around. Seeing no one eavesdropping nearby, he waved to Light.
"Lean your ear over."
Seeing his mysterious look, Light became more curious and leaned forward obediently.
Yoru patted Light's shoulder and lowered his voice.
"I know the location of every clubhouse (brothel/entertainment club) in Kyoto, and I also know which one has the best quality and which one has the best cost-performance ratio."
"Hah?"
Light froze, looking blank.
"The peerless secret you mentioned is this?"
"Of course not just this."
Yoru revealed a profound smile and spoke slowly.
"Several clubhouses even have so-called Parent-Child Discount Packages."
"As the saying goes: Fighting tigers requires real brothers; fighting in battle requires father and son."
"My suggestion: take Bureau Chief Yagami to relax together."
"Incidentally, it can also treat your mental illness. Speak less disgusting words in the future."