With the entry of several figures, the originally reasonably spacious entryway instantly became somewhat crowded.
It wasn't until all of them had walked in that Shiina Hiyori finally saw the appearances of these three new guests clearly.
Walking at the very front was a petite young girl.
She had soft, short silver hair, with the ends slightly curled, revealing a texture like an exquisite porcelain doll. Her features were extremely delicate, and the corners of her mouth always held an arc that was like a smile yet not a smile. Those pale purple eyes were full of cunning. She held a cane in her hand, and although her walking posture was slightly slow, it carried elegance and composure.
Closely following her was a girl with long, straight black hair. Her hair was jet-black and glossy, cascading down to her waist like a waterfall. Those wine-red eyes were sharp and cold, and her whole body radiated a solitary aura that warned strangers to keep away.
The last one was a girl with short beige hair and a sweet, pleasant smile. Her eyes were large, flickering with a lively light, giving people a very intimate feeling devoid of any aggression.
"Ara, it seems it's really lively today."
Sakayanagi Arisu chuckled lightly, her gaze sweeping around the room before finally landing on Shiina Hiyori, who was still sitting steadily on her chair.
"It seems the new face today isn't just Kushida-san, but also another unexpected new face."
Even though it was their first meeting, Shiina Hiyori could clearly feel a rather forceful sense of oppression radiating from this girl who looked frail and petite.
That was the confidence and composure unique to those in high positions, as if everything was under her control.
Shikime Natsu turned around, his gaze landing calmly on Sakayanagi Arisu, the corners of his mouth hooking up into a faint smile.
"Sakayanagi, how do you have time to come to my place?"
By rights, shouldn't Sakayanagi Arisu be reviewing frantically right now in order to defeat Kamuro Masumi?
Also, Sakayanagi Arisu should indeed come, but that should be after she loses to Kamuro Masumi in the midterms and becomes his maid to come to this dorm.
At that time, he would have three maids.
"That is naturally because I want to observe my opponent's progress. After all, my opponent is Kamuro-san, who has Shiki-san's one-on-one tutoring. I also attach great importance to this opponent. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles, isn't that right?"
She spoke with that unique sweet and soft voice of hers, yet her tone carried a hint of tit-for-tat confrontation.
These words could be said to be quite direct, not disguising her purpose of coming to scout the enemy situation in the slightest.
Shiina Hiyori sat quietly on the chair, silently listening to the conversation between the two.
Although it looked calm on the surface, she always felt that this Sakayanagi-san had not come with good intentions.
Not only was she targeting Kamuro Masumi, but she also seemed to be faintly targeting Shikime Natsu.
This girl, who appeared petite and even needed a cane to walk, seemed to contain a very powerful strength within her body.
At least, if Shiina Hiyori were to face this kind of situation, she absolutely could not achieve being as at ease and aggressive as Sakayanagi Arisu.
"Hm? What is it?"
Seeing that Shikime Natsu didn't speak, Sakayanagi Arisu tilted her head slightly, the smile in her eyes deepening.
"Could it be that Shiki-san is worried that... after I check on Kamuro-san's study progress, you will lose to me?"
Regarding this obvious method of goading, Shikime Natsu just chuckled lightly, not minding it in the slightest.
"Please, go ahead."
"As long as you aren't afraid of having your self-confidence blown."
Just then, a sharp gaze landed on Shiina Hiyori.
Horikita Suzune stood at the side, those wine-red eyes written full of dissatisfaction.
Why did strange and odd people always appear in this guy's room?
Originally, she thought that for that shameful maid outfit, she only had to endure Shikime Natsu's gaze alone.
And the result?
First, she was seen by Kamuro Masumi, then by Sakayanagi Arisu, that guy who pitted her, and later by Kushida Kikyou, whom she least wanted to have contact with. Now, another completely unfamiliar fellow had arrived.
Exactly what kind of place was this? A public lounge? Or a beautiful girl containment center?
Shiina Hiyori naturally and keenly felt the faint hostility coming from Horikita Suzune.
She shrank her neck, smiling bitterly in her heart.
It seemed this black-haired girl wasn't very easy to get along with either.
"Hello there, I am Class D's Kushida Kikyou. Nice to meet you."
Just when the atmosphere was somewhat stiff, that short-haired beige-haired girl walked up, revealing a brilliant smile toward Shiina Hiyori.
"You are Class C's Shiina-san, right?"
Kushida Kikyou was the person among these three who made Shiina Hiyori feel was the easiest to get along with.
She had also heard rumors about Kushida Kikyou in school. It was said that she, like Class B's Ichinose Honami, belonged to that type of angel-like existence who was cheerful, helpful, and very intimate.
"Hello, I am Class C's Shiina Hiyori."
Shiina Hiyori also responded with a polite smile, nodding gently.
"I'm also very glad to meet you, Kushida-san."
In this room filled with various "powerful auras," Kushida Kikyou's existence was like a ray of gentle sunshine, allowing Shiina Hiyori to breathe a sigh of relief.
However...
Her gaze inadvertently swept past Kushida Kikyou's and Horikita Suzune's hands.
Both were carrying an opaque bag.
Looking at the size and shape of that bag, it didn't look like it held study materials. Instead, it looked more like... it held clothes?
Coming to Shikime Natsu's room with a change of clothes?
What were they planning to do?
Countless question marks couldn't help but pop up in Shiina Hiyori's heart.
"Have you guys eaten dinner yet?"
At this moment, Shikime Natsu walked out carrying the freshly made dinner, his gaze landing on the three people who had just entered.
"I just happened to make a little extra. Do you want to eat together?"
"Many thanks for Shiki-san's kindness."
Sakayanagi Arisu shook her head with a smile.
"But we have all eaten already."
Horikita Suzune nodded with a cold face, and Kushida Kikyou also smilingly indicated she didn't need any.
"Alright then."
Shikime Natsu didn't force it, placing the cuisine on the dining table.
"Then it's just dinner time for me and Masumi."
If only Shikime Natsu and Shiina Hiyori were present, she might not have felt so restrained, and eating with Shikime Natsu was originally a very happy thing.
But now...
Being watched by these three guys while eating, Kamuro Masumi felt full of pressure. On the contrary, Shikime Natsu appeared quite unconcerned.
"Please find a place to sit freely."
Shikime Natsu spoke. There were now six people in this room; it could be said to be quite crowded.
As for chairs, there were currently only four. Horikita Suzune stood, unwilling to sit down, while Kushida Kikyou sat in Shikime Natsu's spot.
Then... Sakayanagi Arisu sat on Shikime Natsu's bed. Kamuro Masumi noticed this scene from the corner of her eye, feeling somewhat unhappy in her heart. If she had known earlier, she should have chosen that spot when she entered.
However... if one wanted to study, doing it on the bed wouldn't work, unless one was learning a foreign language.
Soon, the two finished their dinner.
Shikime Natsu put down his chopsticks, his eyes lifting slightly to land on Horikita Suzune.
He didn't speak, just giving a simple look.
But the meaning within was already quite obvious—letting Horikita Suzune go wash the dishes.
With merely a meeting of eyes, Horikita Suzune's body trembled slightly, but she quickly understood Shikime Natsu's meaning in seconds.
She bit her lower lip, a trace of humiliation and unwillingness flashing across her face, but ultimately she said nothing. Carrying that bag, she turned and silently walked into the bathroom.
Click.
The bathroom door closed.
This scene left Shiina Hiyori somewhat baffled.
This was... going to do what? Take a bath?
Why choose to take a bath in Shikime Natsu's dorm?
Could it be that the bathrooms in Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyou's dorms were broken?
Not long after, the bathroom door opened again.
When that figure walked out, Shiina Hiyori's purple eyes couldn't help but widen instantly, as if she had seen something incredible.
She saw Horikita Suzune, who originally wore a school uniform and had a cold and haughty temperament, had now actually changed into a black and white maid outfit!
A lace-trimmed apron, a fluffy skirt hem, and a Katyusha headband on her head...
W-What was happening?!
Immediately after, something that shocked Shiina Hiyori even more happened.
Kushida Kikyou also carried a bag and walked into the bathroom that had just been vacated.
A moment later, another girl wearing the same style of maid outfit walked out.
"Eh... Eh?!"
Shiina Hiyori felt her brain could no longer process the amount of information before her eyes.
CPU overload, about to crash.
This was too... too subversive to one's cognition, right?
Especially Horikita Suzune!
If she remembered correctly, the impression she gave had always been that kind of arrogant, indifferent, and even somewhat hard-to-approach image.
But now, this kind of person had actually so obediently changed into a maid outfit?!
And...
She saw Horikita Suzune walk to the dining table without saying a word, skillfully clearing away the bowls and chopsticks Shikime Natsu and Kamuro Masumi had just finished using, then taking them to the sink to begin washing.
Although her movements were somewhat stiff, and her face was still written full of "I am very unhappy," she was undoubtedly doing the work of a maid!
If it were Kushida Kikyou... although she was the publicly recognized angel with an easygoing personality, changing into a maid outfit in a boys' dorm... even for an angel, this was too excessive, right?
Was this really right? This wasn't right, was it?!
Shiina Hiyori's little brain buzzed, feeling as if she had strayed into some incredible other world.
Was this... the daily life in Shikime Natsu's dorm?
Kushida Kikyou seemed to see her confusion.
She walked in front of Shiina Hiyori, her face still wearing that impeccable sweet smile, and spoke to explain:
"Ah, that... Shiina-san, don't misunderstand."
"Actually, it's because Natsu taught me how to tutor the classmates in my class before, which helped me a lot."
"So... in order to express my gratitude, I thought about helping Shiki-san do some housework."
Mn, this kind of explanation, while it sounded reasonable at first glance—like hell it was!
Does one have to change into a maid outfit just to give thanks?
What kind of gratitude method is this?!
Shiina Hiyori felt her train of thought had completely derailed, unable to understand this peculiar "equivalent exchange" at all.
At the dining table, Kamuro Masumi opened her workbook and began to answer questions.
Sakayanagi Arisu leaned directly next to Kamuro Masumi, watching Kamuro Masumi answer the questions.
Although she didn't speak or make any sound.
But the smile displayed on her face made Kamuro Masumi feel an inexplicable surge of anger.
It really gave one the feeling of wanting to ruthlessly teach this smug brat a lesson.
Now, this small single dorm room was packed with a full six people.
The entire room appeared much more crowded. The air was mixed with the different shampoo scents of the girls; the mingled fragrance was also quite nice.
Of course, there was no problem with the chairs; they only needed to be provided for Kamuro Masumi, who was studying, and Shiina Hiyori, who was a guest.
Horikita Suzune, Sakayanagi Arisu, and Kushida Kikyou had no intention of sitting down.
Shikime Natsu casually pulled over a stool and sat down, his posture lazy and relaxed.
The next second, Horikita Suzune, who had finished washing the dishes, dried her hands and walked behind Shikime Natsu very naturally and very humiliatingly.
She extended her hands, placed them on Shikime Natsu's shoulders, and began to knead his shoulders for him.
Mn, compared to Shikime Natsu, this Master of Massage, Horikita Suzune's massage technique was still too amateurish. But it didn't matter; what Shikime Natsu enjoyed was never the girl's massage, but the girl's sense of humiliation. It was slightly delicious.
"Is there anything you need me to do?"
On the other side, the maid-outfitted Kushida Kikyou also leaned over, asking with a sweet smile on her face.
Since something like massage was given to Horikita Suzune, this maid of hers was slightly somewhat redundant.
Moreover, Shikime Natsu's room was quite clean; it didn't need cleaning at all.
"Go to the refrigerator and take out some fruit."
"Wash it, cut it, and then place it on the table."
"Okay~"
Kushida Kikyou responded, turning cheerfully to walk toward the refrigerator.
After arranging the work for the two "maids," Shikime Natsu turned his head and smiled at Shiina Hiyori, who was still in a daze.
"No need to be polite, Hiyori."
"Please make yourself at home."
"Ah... O-Okay."
Shiina Hiyori nodded mechanically, but her body remained tense, feeling quite constrained.
Especially when the number of people in the room increased, and the style became so... peculiar.
Watching Shikime Natsu being massaged by Horikita Suzune, watching Kushida Kikyou cutting fruit, watching Kamuro Masumi being stared at by Sakayanagi Arisu while studying...
Although her sixth sense told her that by staying in Shikime Natsu's dorm this time she might discover some special things, and perhaps understand Shikime Natsu's social situation better...
But... Shiina Hiyori truly hadn't expected that this kind of situation would appear.
She just felt that in this narrow room, she seemed to be somewhat overly superfluous.
Shikime Natsu didn't make the other beautiful girls disguise anything because of Shiina Hiyori's arrival. After all, Shiina Hiyori would see this kind of thing sooner or later.
Furthermore, he wasn't holding an orgy in the dorm. If that were really the case, it would probably bring a quite intense shock to the girl's worldview.
Shiina Hiyori quietly sized up Shikime Natsu before her eyes. The Shikime Natsu when he was alone with her, the Shikime Natsu when he was with her and Kamuro Masumi, and the Shikime Natsu when he was with this group of people seemed... the same, but also seemed different.
Shiina Hiyori discovered that this heartfelt sense of weirdness stemmed from the maid outfits. If not for the maid outfits, Shiina Hiyori would feel it was much more normal. But... after Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyou put on maid outfits and served as maids for Shikime Natsu, Shiina Hiyori felt things had become strange.
Noticing Shiina Hiyori's little glances, Shikime Natsu knew that the scene before her eyes was already quite impactful for this quiet, beautiful girl.
After all, this wasn't a maid cafe event held during the Cultural Festival, but two maids serving one person alone. This feeling was quite subtle and always made one unable to stop thinking a bit too much.
Next, it was necessary to explain things properly.
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