Komiya Kaho had originally planned to have some alone time with Kaoru, but two unexpected guests showed up out of nowhere, forcing the four of them to head to the school rooftop.
At this time, the rooftop was unlocked and accessible to anyone.
So, Kaoru noticed a few bystanders there, but the moment they saw him, their expressions changed and they hurriedly left the rooftop.
Was this the effect of his fearsome reputation?
Kaoru didn't dwell on it.
He found a spot to sit down, not particularly concerned about whether the ground was dirty, and took out a handkerchief to place underneath.
"You carry something like this with you too?"
Hasebe Haruka's expression turned somewhat strange.
"Can guys not carry handkerchiefs?"
Kaoru remained unfazed.
In truth, he just happened to have a [Bewitching Handkerchief]—no need to explain its effects.
Just using it as a cushion shouldn't be a problem.
"Hehe, Onii-chan has always been this gentle. Please sit, senpai."
Komiya Kaho held a blind admiration for Kaoru.
No matter what her producer did, he was a hero in her eyes—and of course, a gentle hero at that.
Hasebe Haruka glanced at her, feeling a bit uncertain.
"I'll sit here."
Kaoru looked over and saw Hasebe Haruka heading toward the nearby ladder, which led to the small rooftop of the building.
She smoothed her skirt with both hands, her plump, rounded bottom pressing down on the hem as she sat with her legs together.
From his perspective, he could clearly see the girl's full, snow-white thighs and the captivating absolute territory revealed between the edges of her skirt.
Lowering his gaze, he noticed her calves, encased in black thigh-high socks, appearing exceptionally slender and straight.
For a moment, he wasn't sure where to look.
She had also brought her own lunch, neatly placed on her lap, though she didn't rush to open it. Instead, she met Kaoru Mitoma's gaze.
"Your eyes are a bit lewd, Kaoru-kun?"
Hasebe Haruka looked at him with slight teasing.
She didn't mind him staring at her; she just found it amusing. Logically, with so many girls around him, he should have grown somewhat tired of looking.
Yet, she noticed his gaze occasionally lingering briefly on her chest, and sometimes on her thighs and bottom.
It just went to show that this guy was, without a doubt, a pervert.
"I was just thinking you might be sitting too far away."
Kaoru averted his gaze.
He was merely observing the desires attached to Hasebe Haruka.
Hasebe Haruka curled her lips slightly.
She knew Kaoru was being stubborn, but what did it matter? Just knowing that he felt something for her was enough to bring her joy.
Having lewd stares from someone she liked naturally made her feel good.
Even so, Hasebe Haruka was still conflicted.
She didn't mind seducing Kaoru Mitoma, but she preferred him to take the initiative.
Perhaps it was her lingering defiance that made her want to see Kaoru yield to her.
Initially, she had pretended not to recognize him, hoping to catch his attention by playing the role of the prey—only to mess it up.
Unaware of her inner turmoil, Kaoru noticed Sakura Airi hesitating nearby and simply pulled the airhead over, making her sit beside him—on the ground, cushioned by his handkerchief.
Komiya Kaho showed no reaction.
She spread her own handkerchief on the ground and sat opposite Kaoru, eagerly taking out her lunch.
"This bento represents the culmination of Kaho's lifelong learning! If you see it shining, Onii-chan, don't be surprised!"
"I'm already surprised."
"Ta-da! A Shining Dish!"
With Komiya Kaho's sound effects, Kaoru soon saw the true face of the bento—chicken curry rice.
"Kaho is amazing."
Kaoru humored her like a child. "You couldn't even cook before, but you've really grown up now."
Komiya Kaho smiled bashfully.
She was no longer the little kid who only knew how to play—she had feminine charm now!
"Onii-chan, try it quickly."
Under the girl's expectant gaze, Kaoru didn't immediately take action, instead turning to look at Sakura Airi who was watching with eager eyes.
"Take out your lunch box."
Kaoru reached out toward Sakura Airi, inadvertently noticing her slightly retracting her feet, though his expression remained unchanged.
Sakura Airi quickly handed over her lunch box, but her demeanor made Kaoru want to laugh.
Even though they had already crossed the final boundary, she still appeared as someone anyone could bully.
"What's inside?" Kaoru asked casually.
"I... I didn't know what you liked... so I made some fried pork cutlets..."
Truthfully, Airi was extremely shy, feeling her cheeks burning.
Though their relationship was no longer ordinary, she was greedy for more—like making lunch for Kaoru as his girlfriend would.
But because she was too timid and they weren't in the same class, she kept putting it off until today, when Hasebe Haruka noticed something was off.
After persistent questioning, she learned about Airi's plan to give him the lunch.
Thus, Hasebe forced her to deliver it today, deliberately bringing her along.
That's why Kaoru ran into both of them in the hallway.
When Kaoru opened the lunch box, he found not just fried pork cutlets but also some rolled omelets, rice balls, and seaweed—clearly portioned with a boy's appetite in mind.
Seeing this, Komiya Kaho slightly lifted her chin.
If this was all it took to be a girlfriend, she could do it too!
"Here... there's also miso soup."
Airi had hidden a thermos, which she now pulled from her bag along with several small cups.
Kaho's expression fell.
She even brought miso soup? This opponent was stronger than expected!
Airi's timid demeanor had reminded Kaho of Osaki Tenka, making her assume Airi was another weak character needing care.
How careless she had been!
"Airi, I want miso soup too!"
Hasebe called out shamelessly after seeing Airi pour a cup for Kaoru.
Of course, Airi wouldn't refuse her good friend's request and hurriedly poured her a cup as well.
"Delicious!"
Hasebe took a sip. "How is it, Tōru?"
"With Airi's miso soup, my appetite has greatly improved."
Kaoru had already taken a sip earlier and thought Airi's cooking was quite good—she must have put in a lot of effort.
Airi's face flushed, but she didn't speak. Instead, she relaxed slightly and unconsciously leaned against Kaoru's shoulder.
"C-Can I have some too?" Kaho asked eagerly, her eyes fixed on the soup.
Kaoru handed her his cup, and without hesitation, she took a sip—a move that left both Airi and Hasebe stunned.
"Wow, what is this!"
Kaho seemed astonished. She took another sip, felt something was off, then drank again.
In just a few moments, she had finished Kaoru's miso soup.
"Sakura-senpai, this is amazing! Please give me a cup!"
Kaho stared at Airi with shining eyes, startling her into instinctively hiding behind Kaoru.
Fortunately, Airi was no longer her former self.
Though intimidated by Kaho's enthusiasm, she bravely handled the situation.