Chapter 128: I Bought Some Beautiful Lingerie!
Yuto did not tell Hiyori everything. He concealed the fact that Ishizaki and the others had reported him to the student council because he did not want her to worry.
"I'm sorry..." Hiyori whispered after hearing what happened. "If I hadn't kept discussing novels with you, they wouldn't have used my name to deceive you."
"Why are you blaming yourself, Shiina? I already told you that I saw through the letter immediately. I chose to attend the meeting myself," Yuto said helplessly.
"Besides, those three classmates of yours couldn't even touch my clothes. I was the one who beat them."
Hiyori smiled softly, her gentle eyes warming.
"You're amazing, Shimizu."
"Exactly. I wasn't injured, and none of this was your fault, so you don't need to apologize."
"...Mm," Hiyori softly replied.
Both Hiyori and Yuto had been victims of the incident. Ryuen had exploited her name simply because she knew Yuto, while Ibuki had confiscated her phone and confined her inside an empty room.
Yuto therefore did not blame Hiyori. Instead, he comforted her and told her not to feel guilty or ashamed.
Hiyori lightly bit her lip.
"Shimizu, perhaps we shouldn't contact each other anymore... Otherwise, Ryuen-kun might use my name to deceive you again."
"Are you frightened, Shiina?"
"Mm... I'm afraid you'll be hurt because of me. With Ryuen-kun's personality, he won't stop here. He might use my name again next time."
"You're very kind, Shiina," Yuto said with a smile.
"I'm not..." Hiyori's soft voice became even quieter as a faint blush appeared on her pale cheeks.
"I understand your concern, but you once said I was your only friend at this school. If you cut ties with me, you won't have any friends left or anyone to discuss novels with."
"...I know. But I'm used to being alone, Shimizu, so I'll be fine."
"All right. If you insist, I won't try to stop you. Still, call me whenever you encounter trouble. We're still friends, after all."
"Mm!"
"Then I'll hang up."
"Mm..."
Hiyori stared at the ended call as her expression gradually became blank. The thought that she would never again sit beside Yuto and happily discuss novels made her feel as though a piece of her heart had vanished.
It felt painfully empty.
In truth, Yuto believed they would soon have no reason to worry about Ryuen. He had already begun planning a counterattack that would force the troublesome delinquent out of school.
Once Ryuen was expelled, Hiyori would be able to meet and speak with Yuto without fear.
After ending the call, Yuto held his phone and closed his eyes, organizing his thoughts.
He possessed powerful evidence capable of proving his innocence, placing him in an unbeatable position.
However, merely defending himself would not satisfy him.
Yuto intended to counterattack and drive Ryuen out of the school completely.
"There's no doubt those three attacked me under Ryuen's orders. The serious injuries they displayed afterward were probably inflicted by Ryuen too."
"If I want to finish Ryuen, I need to persuade one of those three to testify against him. Then Ryuen will be suspended instead of me."
Once suspended, Ryuen would miss the midterm examination and be forcibly expelled.
"Although I have a recording of them attacking me, it isn't enough to frighten them into betraying Ryuen. I'll need another method," Yuto muttered.
The video could prove Yuto's innocence and demonstrate that Ishizaki and the others had not received their serious injuries from him.
However, the recording could only clear Yuto's name. It would not expose the three to a punishment severe enough to terrify them.
Without the threat of serious consequences, they would have no reason to help Yuto accuse Ryuen. Ryuen would also avoid punishment for personally beating them.
"Ways to make an enemy cooperate usually involve threats or rewards. Perhaps I can..."
With his eyes closed, Yuto continued refining his plan against Ryuen.
First, he needed to investigate the relationships between Ryuen, Ishizaki, Komiya, and Yamawaki. He would then choose whichever of the three held the weakest loyalty toward Ryuen and find a way to persuade him.
Once an idea formed, Yuto messaged his dependable little angel, Kikyo.
[Kikyo, I need you to do something for me.]
[What is it, Yuto~?]
[I need you to use your relationships with Class C's students to investigate four people.]
[Of course~]
Kikyo's immediate agreement made Yuto smile. As expected, his dependable little angel was extremely reliable.
Yuto increasingly appreciated having Kikyo as his assistant. Gathering intelligence was troublesome, but Kikyo could obtain it with ease.
[Is it urgent, Yuto? I'm a little busy tonight.]
[Not especially. I only need the information before noon tomorrow.]
Chabashira had postponed the student council hearing until Sunday afternoon. Since tomorrow was only Saturday, Yuto had plenty of time to investigate Ryuen's relationships.
[Okay. Then we can discuss the details at your dorm room later!]
A subtle expression crossed Yuto's handsome face. Could Kikyo's comment about being "busy tonight" mean she wanted to ride him again?
"Yuto~ I just bought a really pretty set of lingerie!"
Sure enough, Kikyo just missed him.
It had already been a week since Kikyo became Yuto's girlfriend, and they often met at his dorm for dates.
Yuto and Kikyo were a young man and woman alone in a dorm room—healthy, physically and mentally sound high schoolers.
And since Yuto wasn't a eunuch, everything that was supposed to happen between them had happened, and even things that weren't supposed to happen had happened.
Now, Yuto could confidently say that Kikyo's chest was a size smaller than Airi's, but it was a level softer.
Even though Kei had become Yuto's girlfriend before Kikyo, Kikyo was the one who quickly progressed to a much more intimate and deeper level of interaction with him.
When it came to romantic matters, Kikyo was far more proactive than Kei. Her boldness and resolve were truly impressive; only a few days after becoming Yuto's girlfriend, she dared to invite him to her room in the student dormitory for a date. Wasn't this just walking straight into the tiger's den?
[Yuto, are you coming to the dorm room tonight?]
[Of course. What time are you planning to arrive?]
Yuto smiled as he replied.
[After eleven. There should be fewer people around the dormitory by then.]
[That works.]
[Yuto, I want to see you soon. But I'm stuck with Shinohara Satsuki, Onodera Kayano, and the others right now.]
[They're driving me crazy! Their singing is awful, yet they were the ones who suggested karaoke. They have absolutely no self-awareness!]
Kikyo began complaining to Yuto about the girls from Class D.
[Maintaining the personality of a little angel loved by everyone must be exhausting.]
[It really is. I have to stop messaging now. They're calling me to sing.]
[All right. Go have fun.]
Since becoming Yuto's girlfriend, Kikyo had unconsciously started complaining to him about the troublesome people and situations around her.
Yuto never became impatient because it showed that Kikyo was gradually trusting him enough to reveal her genuine emotions.
So, each time she did, Yuto would hold her in his arms, smiling as he listened to her vent. Afterward, he would lavish her with affection, letting her release all her inner frustration and stress through vigorous pounding.
"Shimizu, stop staring at your phone. Dinner is ready," Chabashira called while passing through the living room.
"I'm coming."
That evening's dinner was exceptionally lavish. Yuto, Airi, and Chabashira ate until they were completely satisfied, and Chabashira rested in the living room for half an hour before saying goodbye.
A smiling Yuto then carried a blushing Airi toward the bathroom.
"Yuto, I haven't washed the dishes yet."
"What dishes? We'll wash them tomorrow. Right now, let's go take a bath~"
"Mhm~"
Since Yuto was scheduled to meet Kikyo at the student dormitory after eleven o'clock tonight, he planned to pamper Airi before leaving the apartment, sending her off to a sweet, blissful sleep.
After 10:30 PM, Yuto gently covered Airi with a blanket, concealing her snow-white skin that still glowed with a charming blush, before quietly leaving the room.
Exhausted yet completely satisfied, Airi slept soundly, oblivious to Yuto's departure.
Even if she had known, it wouldn't have mattered. Yuto had already told her in the bathroom that he would be visiting the student dormitory tonight.
Yuto arrived at the first-year dormitory building at 10:53 p.m. No students remained outside at that hour, making the surroundings unusually quiet.
He took the elevator to the fourth floor and unlocked his room with his student ID. Kikyo's shoes were absent from the entryway, so she had not arrived before him.
Since the room had become their secret meeting place, Yuto had already given her the spare key.
Less than five minutes after Yuto entered, he heard the door open. The dorm room was small enough that he only needed to turn around to see Kikyo quickly slip inside.
Every time she secretly visited Yuto's room, Kikyo felt an intense thrill because another student might discover her at any moment.
"Yuto!"
Kikyo kicked off her shoes while holding a shopping bag and rushed toward him.
Smiling, Yuto opened his arms wide to catch her, steadily embracing her as she lunged into him. The soft, comfortable impact was transmitted perfectly to his body.
Kikyo buried her face in Yuto's chest and took a deep breath. Her face flushed with satisfaction as she nuzzled against him.
"I'm finally here. Spending time with those troublesome people completely exhausted me."
"Then I'll give you a massage," Yuto offered with a smile.
"Okay~"
Yuto lifted Kikyo in a bridal carry and placed her delicate body on the bed. He began massaging her hands and feet. Feeling a tickle, Kikyo rolled over and wrapped herself in the blanket.
"Stop massaging me, it tickles," Kikyo said, her eyes shimmering with a hint of excitement and allure.
"Come here, let's talk for a bit." Yuto, sitting on the edge of the bed, patted his own thigh. Kikyo, like a sweet and obedient little wife, crawled out from under the covers and skillfully snuggled into Yuto's arms, settling on his lap.
Wrapping his arms around her slender waist, Yuto said with a smile...
"What troubles do you want to complain about today?"
"None~" Kikyo answered before asking curiously, "Which four Class C students do you want me to investigate?"
"Ryuen, Ishizaki, Komiya, and Yamawaki. Those are the four."
Yuto had not originally known the names of the three delinquents who attacked him. However, after Chabashira contacted the student council, Manabu had told her the identities of the students accusing Yuto.
Chabashira then passed their names to Yuto while they were returning to the detached apartment.
"I'll investigate the relationships between those four."
Kikyo took out her school phone and selected a contact named Manabe Shiho from her enormous list of Line friends.
"Manabe Shiho is the Class C student I'm closest to. She has a big mouth and can't keep secrets, so whenever I want information about Class C, I only need to guide the conversation slightly."
"I'll obtain everything you want from her immediately."
Kikyo proudly raised her head, her lovely face openly asking him for praise.
Yuto smiled and pressed a kiss to her uplifted, glistening lips.
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