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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Nekorune
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After taking Miyuki home and returning to the academy, I spotted Renka talking to Chinami.
Judging by her serious expression, it seemed Chinami had told her we were going somewhere alone…
Chinami, who appeared to be listening intently to Renka’s impassioned speech, flashed a bright smile and waved a hand when she saw me approaching from afar.
“Matsuda-kouhai…! Over here!”
I waved back and asked,
“What were you talking about?”
“Ah… well…”
Just as Chinami was about to explain, Renka cut into the conversation.
“Chinami, didn’t you say you needed to use the restroom? Go now. I need to talk to Matsuda briefly about the competition.”
“Oh, yes.”
Chinami went into the clubroom. Renka watched her go, then closed the door behind her. She crossed her arms over her chest.
“So you’re giving Chinami a massage?”
So she told her honestly. Their friendship truly is deep.
“That’s the plan. But didn’t you say you had something to discuss about the competition?”
“You know that wasn’t true.”
“Indeed. So, is there a problem?”
“There is. I was supposed to go home with Chinami today, but thanks to you, it looks like I’ll be going alone.”
“Then how about I drive you home?”
Was she waiting for this answer? Renka nodded without hesitation and said,
“Let’s get ice cream and cake on the way.”
Ridiculous. She’s trying to stall for time, isn’t she? She seemed anxious about leaving me alone with Chinami and to be planning to keep us at the shop until late at night.
“That won’t do.”
“Why?”
“We only agreed that I’d drive you home, not that we’d go to a dessert shop.”
“Those kinds of places are spontaneous decisions. I’ll ask Chinami.”
“Someone who dreads going anywhere with me suddenly wants to go to a dessert shop… Don’t you think that’s extremely suspicious?”
“…Who said they dread going with you? I never said that.”
It’s written all over your face that you’re lying. Our Renka isn’t very good at it, though.
“Oh, you didn’t? Then let’s go together next time.”
“What next time?! I want to go today…!”
“By the way, captain.”
“What…!”
“Could you do a Santa girl cosplay for Christmas?”
Taken aback by my blatant change of subject, Renka’s jaw dropped slightly.
“…Are you crazy?”
“I think it would suit you. Please do it.”
“No…! I won’t do it…! I’d rather die…!”
If I asked her to do it in exchange for going to get cake today, there was a high chance she would agree.
She’s terribly worried about her precious friend being subjected to something untoward by me, so if she could get away with just one little cosplay, she’d jump at the chance.
If she refused, it would mean Renka didn’t see me as that perverted.
I could make another memory with Renka like this, but… I’ll have to put it off for next time, with a heavy heart. Right now, my relationship with Chinami is more important.
“Why are you getting angry? Alright, I’ll give up for now.”
“…For now? Does that mean you’ll ask me again later? Ah, no… that’s not the point… Let’s go get dessert!”
“No, I can’t do that. If you really want dessert, I’ll go get one packed for you and give it to you tomorrow.”
My unwavering refusal caused Renka to frown deeply. She strode towards me and raised her long index finger.
“You… If you try to force anything on Chinami, you’re dead…!”
“Are you saying you don’t trust me enough?”
“Of course I don’t…! Just look at what you’ve done to me…!”
“Those are wishes, and you’re the captain, that’s why. Do you think I would ask my kind and gentle Master to do that kind of cosplay?”
“Because I’m me…? So you’re saying I have a bad personality?”
What? Is she slightly offended that I indirectly called her mean?
She’s got some nerve… Such a slave needs to be whipped until her butt turns red.
“You know yourself best, captain. But wait a minute…”
I trailed off, staring intently at Renka’s palm. Apparently finding my gaze intensely uncomfortable, Renka flinched and hid her hand behind her back, taking a half-step back.
“Wh-what?”
“The skin of your fingers looks a little chapped.”
Clicking my tongue, I took out a small, portable hand cream from my pocket. I had brought it for some subtle skinship with Chinami, but I’ll let you use it as a special favor.
I opened the cap, flipped it over, grabbed Renka’s surprised wrist, and pulled it towards me. While she stood frozen in surprise, I quickly squeezed a little hand cream onto the back of her hand.
“Apply it yourself.”
“Grabbing my hand without permission…”
It’s cute how she grumbles but still obediently applies the cream thoroughly.
“You wouldn’t have given me your hand if I’d asked, would you?”
“…That’s true, but… Anyway, about Chinami…”
“You’re so obsessed… Do you really not trust me?”
“That’s why I’m warning you… Don’t you get it…?”
*click*
As we were talking, the clubroom door opened and Chinami, with damp hands, emerged. Seeing Renka’s furrowed brows, she shook her head in exasperation.
“You’re getting angry at Matsuda-kouhai again. The competition is just around the corner, and pressuring him like that might discourage him. Please refrain from doing so.”
At her words, Renka glared at me. Chinami believed we were discussing the competition.
That’s why she couldn’t say anything more to me.
See what happens when you lie? You could have just said you were worried about Chinami and wanted to talk to me… You’re being overprotective.
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In front of Renka’s house, which always exuded an antique atmosphere, I parked the car and turned to look at the back seat.
“Go on in.”
“…Remember what I said.”
She added one last warning. Chinami sighed and scolded Renka.
“Renka-chan, I understand your competitive spirit, but this is Matsuda-kouhai’s first competition. You should be encouraging him, not scolding him like that.”
“Chinami, it’s not that…”
“And you should thank him first. It’s not a given that Matsuda-kouhai would drive you all the way home.”
“…O-Of course not. Thank you.”
Seeing Renka awkwardly thank me, I bit my lower lip. I was about to burst out laughing. Renka’s flustered state was hilarious. Renka’s being pushed around today… It’s a day of much suffering for her.
“It’s fine. I see it as something friends can say to each other, don’t you think?”
As I pressured Renka while pretending to be magnanimous, she gritted her teeth slightly and replied,
“R-Right… I’m going.”
“Get some rest.”
Renka got out of the car and took hesitant steps, looking back several times.
After confirming she’d gone inside, I drove to the love hotel. Since it was Monday and still before sunset, the parking lot was very empty.
Chatting casually with Chinami, I parked in one of the many empty spaces and went into the lobby with her. We received our key card from the kiosk and got into the elevator together.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been here.”
Chinami’s words, as she sniffed the cheap air freshener. I grinned at her and agreed.
“It has.”
“Should I shower like last time, get ready in the massage room, and then text you when I’m done?”
“No. Come to the bedroom today.”
Chinami’s eyes widened.
“Yes…? Why?”
“The bed in the massage room is hard. It’s also small, and the room is cramped, making it difficult to give a proper massage. It’ll be much better to do it on the spacious bed in the bedroom.”
“But… the sheets will get soaked with oil…?”
Our Chinami worries too much. They’ll just send it to the laundry anyway.
But wait, she’s not worried I’ll make her squirt, is she?
“It’ll be fine. I’ll lay down several towels.”
“Is that so…?”
“Yes. Just come out wearing the usual disposable underwear and gown. Okay?”
“O-Okay…”
A blush crept onto Chinami’s cheeks. Did mentioning the bed give her strange thoughts?
Perhaps Chinami is as much of a pervert as Miyuki.
Or maybe not.
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-Matsuda-kouhai…? Where are you…?
Chinami’s cautious voice came from the bathroom.
I was gathering items in the massage room and put my lips to the crack in the bathroom door.
“I’m in the massage room.”
-Why…?
“I’m trying to move some massage supplies.”
-Ah… I see…
Why was she asking that all of a sudden? Did she suddenly get nervous about the massage?
Shrugging it off, I gathered the items and opened the door to the bedroom,
“Whoa?!”
I saw Chinami, who should have been in the bathroom, let out a strange yelp and quickly turn around.
“Huh?”
She was wearing the gown, but her hair wasn’t wet. She couldn’t have finished showering already… Was there no shampoo in the room?
“What’s wrong?”
I approached Chinami and noticed the packaged disposable underwear on the bed. I realized what had happened.
She must have gone to take a shower and realized she’d forgotten the underwear, so she came out to get it.
“Matsuda-kouhai…! Go away…! Shoo…! Get out of here…!”
Chinami tried to shoo me away while covering her front with a towel. Even her tone, as if she were chasing away a dog, sounded cute.
This is an unexpected service scene, typical of a visual novel… It’d be a shame to just back down. Chuckling involuntarily, I put down the steamer and other items and walked towards Chinami.
“Eek…!?”
Chinami flinched, her body tensing.
At the same time, one side of her oversized gown slipped down, revealing her ample side boob. If the gown had slipped down a little further, or if Chinami had come out completely unguarded, I would’ve seen something even better. It’s a bit of a shame that this wasn’t the case…
No, there’s no need to feel regret. I’ll see everything today anyway.
“Matsuda-kouhai…! Why are you staring like that…!”
She seemed unaware that a vital part of her was exposed, and continued to question me.
She looked incredibly embarrassed. Having finished my appreciation, I gave her a benevolent smile.
“Sorry for coming out without saying anything. I’ll go back in. Text me when you’re done showering.”
“…Yes… Hurry up and go…!”
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Thanks neko!!
Spicy!
Thank you!