The next morning arrived with the usual quiet rhythm.
He woke up a little earlier than usual, feeling a pleasant ache in his muscles from the long session the day before. After a simple breakfast and a quick shower, he dressed in his school uniform and headed out, the cool morning air helping clear the last traces of sleepiness from his mind.
He walked toward the school, hands in his pockets, and mind thinking over the plans to do for the weekend.
Lost in his thought, he didn't notice the soft footsteps approaching from his right until a warm breath brushed his ear.
"Good morning~"
Adrian was startled slightly, his hand instinctively coming up to cover his right ear as he turned.
Natsuha stood there with a bright, mischievous smile, her violet hair catching the morning light. She looked pleased with herself for catching him off guard.
Adrian recovered quickly and returned the greeting with a small smile. "Good morning, Natsuha. You startled me there."
Natsuha chuckled, falling into step beside him. "I just wanted to surprise you. You always walk me home, so I thought… How about I walk you to school for once? Hehe."
Adrian smiled. "No need for that but I appreciate it."
They walked together for a few moments in comfortable silence before Natsuha's tone shifted. Her voice took on a slightly cooler, more inquisitive edge.
"By the way… what did you have to do yesterday that we couldn't walk home together?"
Adrian kept his expression relaxed. "Ah, that. I just couldn't resist my deskmate's offer to hang out with her and her friends. She's been a great help ever since I transferred here, always helping me with notes and explaining things. I didn't want to seem ungrateful."
Natsuha's expression softened a little, though a trace of suspicion still lingered in her eyes. "Ah… okay." Her tone dialed back, less probing now. "Oh, and… Actually, never mind."
Adrian raised an eyebrow, curious. "Oh come on, you should finish your sentences. What is it?"
Natsuha gave a small, playful laugh. "Hehe. It's a secret."
Adrian leaned in a little with a grin. "Common, let's make that secret into our secret."
Natsuha's eyes sparkled with mischief as she shook her head. "Uh-uh, I wouldn't tell you~"
Adrian shrugged lightly. "Huh. Fine then…"
But inside his mind, he's thinking about her sudden aggressiveness. 'Hmm, she probably saw me with them, huh.'
They continued walking and started chatting about lighter things. The conversation flowed easily between them and before long they reached the school gates. They said their goodbyes and went their separate ways to class.
Adrian walked into the classroom and dropped into his seat by the window. Yukiko was already there with her head down as she busily reviewed her notes, her short black hair falling neatly around her face.
He couldn't resist and leaned over. He whispered close to her ear, voice low and teasing. "Good morning, my little masochistic girl."
Yukiko let out a startled "Eeeek!" and jolted upright, nearly dropping her notebook. Several heads in the class turned toward them.
Adrian raised both hands with an innocent laugh. "Hahaha, sorry, sorry! I just couldn't resist teasing Yukiko. She's just so cute when she's focused."
A few classmates chuckled. Someone in the back murmured. "Look at these two lovebirds at it again."
Yukiko's face turned bright red. She shot him a glare that was more embarrassed than angry, clutching her notebook to her chest. "Adrian! Don't say things like that in class…" she spoke in a hushed tone.
He leaned back in his chair with a grin, clearly enjoying her reaction. "Can't help it. You make it too easy."
The morning homeroom bell rang soon after but the playful atmosphere between them lingered. Yukiko kept stealing glances at him, a mix of shyness and lingering memories from the previous day clear in her eyes.
Adrian, for his part, felt a quiet satisfaction.
As the teacher began the lesson, Adrian's mind wandered briefly to the hotel group chat he had checked last night and the renovation plans waiting for the weekend.
For now, though, he was content to enjoy the small, everyday moments like watching Yukiko try and fail to hide her blush while pretending to focus on her notes.
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Class ended with the familiar chime of the bell. Adrian gathered his things, chatted with Yukiko for a bit, and soon after headed up toward the rooftop.
As he reached the stairs leading to the rooftop door, he paused. Kurumi was standing just outside the entrance, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed and a slightly nervous expression on her face.
She noticed him immediately and straightened up. "Adrian… I saw some people on the rooftop making out. I didn't want to go in alone, so I waited here." She whispered to him.
Adrian's eyes narrowed slightly. He thought for a moment, then pulled out his phone and opened the camera app.
With cautious movements, he cracked the ajar door open just enough to peer inside without making too much noise, then slowly pushed it wider while keeping the recording going.
Inside, two figures were locked in a heated embrace against the chain-link fence. One was clearly a male faculty member. The assistant principal, a middle-aged man with a wrinkled dress shirt.
The other was a female student with striking blonde hair and large, eye-catching assets that strained against her uniform blouse. The girl's skirt was already hiked up and the assistant principal's hands were roaming openly over her body as they kissed passionately.
Adrian kept the camera steady and silently used Scan on the girl.
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Name: Satomi Kawai
Status: Student, Hentai Heroine
Affection: Neutral (Curious)
Desire: High Libido, Currently Aroused
Tags: Popular Girl, Secretly Promiscuous, High Potential Target
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Adrian's lips curved into a faint, dangerous smile as he continued recording. Satomi Kawai from the Hajimete no Hitozuma series. A girl who uses sex to get what she wants. Having proof of her with the assistant principal will be a very useful leverage.
He stayed hidden for a few more seconds, capturing clear footage as the two grew bolder.
The assistant principal's hands slipped under her blouse, and Satomi's soft, breathy moans floated through the air as they started undressing each other, clearly about to go further.
Adrian decided it was enough evidence. He cleared his throat, loud enough to be heard.
*Ahem!*
"Well, well… I didn't expect the assistant principal to be this bold during school hours."
The two figures froze.
The assistant principal jerked back, his face draining of color as he hastily tried to straighten his shirt. Satomi's eyes widened in pure shock, her hands flying to cover her partially exposed chest as she stared at Adrian in horror.
For a long second, no one moved.
Adrian lowered his phone slowly, the recording still running just in case, and stepped fully onto the rooftop with a calm, almost amused expression.
"Satomi Kawai, right?" he said smoothly, his gaze flicking to the blonde girl. "And you, sir… I believe you're the assistant principal, Takahashi Hiroshi. Interesting choice of after-class activities."
The assistant principal, Hiroshi Takahashi's mouth, opened and closed several times before he managed a strangled outcry. "Y-you… this isn't… you don't understand-"
Adrian raised his phone, ended the recording, and cut him off mid-sentence. "Relax. I'm not here to cause a scene. Not yet, anyway."
Satomi's face had gone pale, her large assets still barely covered by her disheveled blouse. "W-what do you want?" she whispered, voice trembling.
Adrian's smile didn't waver. "For now? Just a little insurance. You two were about to get very… involved. I have it all on video. Clear as day."
Kurumi, who had been standing nervously behind him, peeked out with wide eyes, her short twintails swaying as she glanced between the three of them.
Takahashi looked like he might faint. "Please… delete that. If this gets out-"
"I said relax." Adrian replied, voice calm but carrying an unmistakable edge. "What would your wife and the entire school think if they saw this video?"
The assistant principal's face turned ashen. "Y-you wouldn't…"
Adrian shrugged lightly. "Not if you both behave. Satomi, you're known for being a quite popular slut. It would be a shame if this little secret became the evidence to support that reputation, wouldn't it?"
Satomi bit her lip, eyes darting to the ground. "What… What do you want from me?"
Adrian's smile didn't waver. "We'll talk about that later. For now, just know I have this. And you, Takahashi-sensei… I suggest you keep your hands to yourself during school hours from now on. And maybe… bend a few rules for me when I need it. You know what I mean."
He turned the phone screen toward them for a brief second, showing the clear footage.
"Blackmailing is a very popular choice these days," he added with a calm, almost casual smile as he waved his phone, mockingly.
Kurumi fidgeted beside him, cheeks slightly pink. "Adrian… what are you going to do?"
Adrian gave her a small, reassuring pat on the head. "Don't worry. This is just for our future."
Takahashi looked like he wanted to say more, but thought better of it. He quickly straightened his clothes and muttered something about "needing to get back to work" before practically fleeing down the stairs.
Satomi lingered a moment longer, her expression a mix of fear and reluctant curiosity. "You're… not going to show that to anyone, right?"
"Not unless I have to." Adrian said smoothly. "I suggest you be very careful and keep yourself pure from now on. And… stay available if I need to talk."
Satomi swallowed hard, nodded, and hurried after the assistant principal, her skirt still slightly askew.
Once they were gone, Adrian turned to Kurumi, who was still standing there looking flustered.
"Good catch," he said with a smirk. "This will be very useful."
Kurumi fidgeted with the hem of her skirt, her short twintails swaying as she glanced back at the now-empty rooftop. "What are you going to do with the video?"
Adrian slipped his phone back into his pocket. "For now? I'm just going to keep it safe until I find a good use for it. If ever I or you get into trouble, having a little insurance never hurts."
Kurumi nodded slowly, still looking a little flustered. "Just… be careful. If they decide to make trouble about the recording… I don't want you to get hurt."
"Don't worry," Adrian reassured her, his tone calm and confident. "I know how to handle this kind of thing."
They stood there for a moment longer, the distant sounds of the school grounds filtering up from below.
Adrian's mind was already spinning with countless possibilities.
He could use this to skip afternoon classes without any questions asked. He could get access to the master keys for the entire school.
Tampering with grades would be child's play, a single quiet order and his own test scores could jump whenever he wanted. He could also use this to create fake problems for certain students and swoop in as the perfect hero to solve them.
Hell, he could even have Takahashi look the other way if he decided to bring one of the girls into a faculty-only area for some private time.
This leverage was powerful and best of all completely undeniable.
He gave Kurumi a small, reassuring pat on the head. "You did well waiting for me. Good girl."
Kurumi's cheeks flushed deeper.
As they left the stairwell, a gleeful emotion crept into Adrian. His mind surged into overdrive, already chasing the bigger picture. Everything was falling into place. Soon, he could push for a more open life.
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AN: Ngl, I was going for something different but my outline strayed off course. I guess how to slow down is part of a learning experience.