Eriri's eyes were sparkling with a manic light.
Rin Ito guessed she was thinking of something like "dipping a whip in iodine to disinfect while beating"—except here, it was "dipping a whip in protein to recover while being milked." Sustainable depletion, as it were.
But Rin didn't care what was going on in Eriri's head right now.
Last time at the book launch, they publicly declared they loved the same man. This time, they dragged him on stage to force a choice in front of a live audience.
It wasn't that they couldn't do it... but they should have discussed it with him first. Now that Utaha and Elf's bodies were restored by the "special meal," it was time to settle the score.
Seeing the dangerous glint in Rin's eyes, Elf and Utaha discreetly stood up, looking for the exit.
"Uuu... I'm actually quite tired today. I think I'll head to bed." Elf stretched with exaggerated fatigue. "You guys have fun; I'm going to sleep."
"Mmm... I'm full, so I should probably head home too." Utaha brushed her hair back, acting as if nothing was wrong. "It's been a long day; a hot bath and a good rest are exactly what I need."
Megumi Kato pursed her lips, holding back a giggle at their blatant act. But did they really think Rin would let them go?
Rin reached out and pinned both their heads down, twisting them until they were forced to look him in the eye.
"..."
"..."
Even face-to-face with Rin, the two guiltily averted their gazes.
"Do you know what you did wrong?" Rin looked at them expressionlessly.
Utaha: "Rin-kun... I... I know."
Elf: "I was wrong, I was wrong! Just forgive us!"
Rin nodded. "Fine. Tell me exactly what the mistake was."
Utaha: "I shouldn't have called you out like that without warning."
Elf: "We should have consulted you beforehand."
"So you both knew exactly what the result would be, yet you did it anyway? In that case, the punishment needs to be severe enough to make sure you remember next time." Rin turned his gaze to Eriri.
"Eriri, you decide. What's the best way to punish them?"
Utaha and Elf's shoulders shook in unison.
Letting Eriri decide the punishment? We're doomed!
The two shot desperate, pleading looks at Eriri, but it was useless. Eriri had spent years being the one bullied; she wasn't about to pass up a chance to be the one holding the whip.
Especially a chance to bully Utaha Kasumigaoka.
"A punishment, huh...?" Eriri's lips curled into a wicked smirk. "I'll have to think long and hard about this."
Eriri's mind was a library of depraved scenarios that could last for days, but most required specific toys. Elf's house didn't have an infinite supply of gear.
But then again, without toys, their bodies were already quite "developed."
"Are there any tools we can use?" Eriri asked with a malicious grin.
"Tools?" Rin thought for a moment. "Standard vibrating eggs should be around. Besides that, a few cat-girl sets, some tails... Oh, and a few double-ended toys."
Those were left over from the time Rin had Ami and the others linked front-to-back in a circle. Watching them struggle as a human chain was a personal highlight for him.
"Hehe... then let's use the double-enders." Eriri's smirk widened. "They asked you to give an answer as a man, right? Then you should make them give an answer as women... no, as females."
"As expected of Kashiwagi Eri-sensei. What's the specific plan?"
"Ahem~" Eriri cleared her throat triumphantly and leaned into Rin's ear to whisper. "It's actually quite simple..."
Eriri whispered the rules into Rin's ear. Beside them, Utaha and Elf swallowed hard from nerves. Given Eriri's level of masochism, she was the type to suggest walking through a park on a leash. Whatever she came up with was bound to be devious.
Rin nodded after hearing the plan.
"Sounds good. You two, go take a shower. Elf... you have the internal cleaning kits here, right? Make sure you both clean yourselves out, inside and out."
"Eriri Sawamura... I won't forget this." Utaha glared at her rival. She didn't know the game yet, but she knew Eriri's ideas were always rotten to the core.
Elf's mansion was massive.
There was more than one bathroom, and since Ami and her group frequently played games requiring internal cleanliness, there were plenty of kits available. Everyone could have their own without waiting.
Once the four girls headed to the bathrooms, Rin pulled out his phone and opened his chat with Sagiri.
Rin: [Are you streaming right now?]
Sagiri: [No, why?]
Rin: [I'm at Elf's place. Want to come over for a game?]
Sagiri: [A game? Are there beautiful girls?]
Rin: [Elf, Utaha, Megumi, Eriri, and you.]
Sagiri: [Tch... no fresh meat?]
Rin: [The fresh ones are at my house, but they aren't ready for a party yet.]
Sagiri: [You're a useless adult.]
Rin: [Are you coming or not?]
Sagiri: [I'm coming!]
Elf, Utaha, Megumi, and Eriri were all veterans of his parties. Sagiri wasn't desperate for their bodies, but she hadn't had a party in a while and was getting bored of masturbating alone at home.
Rin: [Be quiet when you arrive. Don't ring the bell. I'll come out and get you.]
Rin went to the foyer. In less than two minutes, Sagiri scurried out of her house in pink pajamas and dashed over.
"SHH!!!!"
Rin made a shushing gesture before she could speak, then whispered into her ear.
"Get inside... hide your shoes in the cabinet, then follow me."
Elf's house was big enough to hide a small army. Rin led Sagiri to a guest room. Looking at her excited eyes, it was clear she was ready for action. She couldn't contain her curiosity the moment the door closed.
"Why the secrecy? You don't want them to see me? What kind of game is this?"
The room was dark, but Rin could see the anticipation and mischief in her blue eyes.
"They're currently cleaning their rears. You stay hidden here with your phone. Once everything is ready outside, I'll message you to come out. Understood?"
"Roger that!" Sagiri stood at attention and gave Rin a mock salute.
"Good spirit!" Rin patted her shoulder. "Before I give the signal, go ahead and get yourself started. Make sure you're in peak condition."
"Yes, Sir!"