The teacher eventually entered the room.She instructs them.While everyone else's attention was focused on the lesson, Mizuki was staring blankly out the window, recalling the kiss she had shared with Chika.After a while, lunchtime arrived.As usual, Nozome showed up in class, and mizuki friend made her eat with them.Everyone shares a meal, but today Chika, who has never tired of Mizuki's lunch.
Chika took up the sausage, bit it slowly, licked her mouth, and gently wiped it with her handkerchief.Mizuki, who witnessed the entire incident, remembered the kiss and blushed so intensely that her face and ears turned scarlet once more.
Then, embarrassed , she hurried to the bathroom.Her friends were all idiots after seeing Mizuki's expression. So nozomi felt something was wrong so she was about to
follow her, Chika gave her friend the order to stop her.And Chika's friends ends follow orders to stop Nozomi.Chika got up and grinned as she followed Mizuki.
Sakura attempted to stop Chika, but Chika's irritated looks forced her to give up.
Mizuki stood there, her cheeks ablaze with embarrassment as she finished washing her face. Splashing water onto her flushed skin, she tried to rid herself of the uncomfortable feeling that lingered within her. Glancing up into the mirror, she caught sight of Chika's smirking reflection, causing her to take a step back in shock. As she stumbled, on the brink of losing her balance, Chika caught her, pulling her closer with a sudden forcefulness that left Mizuki breathless.
With a daring move, Chika leaned in to kiss Mizuki, but she deftly turned her head, not yielding to the unexpected advance. Despite Mizuki's feeble attempts to break free from Chika's hold, her persistence was unavailing. Succumbing to the moment, Mizuki closed her eyes, allowing herself to be enveloped in the sensation of Chika's kiss.
Their passionate exchange continued until Mizuki found herself breathless, a faint smile lighting up her features. Pushing Chika away gently as she sensed her diminishing grip, a question formed in Mizuki's mind, teetering on the verge of tears.
"Why did you kiss me today when I did not reciprocate? Why would you do this?" she inquired, her voice trembling with emotion.
Chika's response was curt, "Because it seemed like you desired it."
In denial, Mizuki shook her head, struggling with conflicting emotions. "Even if that were the case, you shouldn't have taken advantage of me. Besides, you have Sakura, your girlfriend."
Chika's cold indifference stung as she callously remarked, "It doesn't matter. I could end things with her at any time."
Understanding dawned upon Mizuki as she realized Chika's casual approach to relationships. Seeking clarification, she questioned Chika about her decision to date Sakura.
Annoyed, Chika's frustration boiled to the surface as he replied, "It was merely amusing to witness your reaction."
The mention of 'fun' triggered a flood of memories, reminding Mizuki of past heartbreak. Despite acknowledging Chika's true nature, she found herself inexplicably drawn to him.
Observing Mizuki on the verge of tears once more, Chika's callous declaration pierced her heart. "Can't you just accept my kiss without resistance? Deep down, you desire it as much as I do."
Observing how Chika responded with a mocking tone, as if she was playing a game, Mizuki grew so furious that she instinctively raised her hand, fully intending to strike Chika. Just as she was about to unleash her anger, a timely interruption came from Nozomi, who appeared in the washroom. Nozomi, concerned, gently inquired about Mizuki's well-being, but Mizuki remained tight-lipped, her eyes betraying the turmoil within her that threatened to spill over in tears once more. Sensing Mizuki's distress, Nozomi took quick action, drawing Mizuki close to shield her. However, the atmosphere became even more tense when Chika emitted a pungent pheromone scent reminiscent of a lush green forest, adding to the discomfort that Mizuki and Nozomi were both experiencing. Displaying remarkable resilience, Nozomi countered by releasing her own pheromones, filled with the invigorating fragrance of fresh lemons, which seemed to chill Mizuki to the core. Alarmed by Mizuki's visible discomfort, Nozomi promptly ceased the emission of her scent and made a move to lead Mizuki out of the washroom, only to find her path blocked by Chika, who had firmly grasped Mizuki's hand. Bewildered by Chika's unexpected behavior, Mizuki attempted to free herself from Chika's tight grip, but the strength of the hold caused a sharp pain to shoot through her hand, prompting a pained whimper to escape her lips. Nozomi, recognizing the urgency of the situation, intervened by cautioning Chika and forcibly removing her hand from Mizuki's, seeking to restore a sense of calm in the tumultuous environment.
Both of them walked out of the washroom together, the warm touch of Nozomi's hand holding Mizuki's felt as though they were delicate, precious gems. Naomi, the reliable leader, guided Mizuki towards their secret hideout where she embraced her tightly, offering comfort and solace.
In a gentle tone, Nozomi inquired, "What happened? Why are you in tears?" Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Mizuki's tears flowed uncontrollably, her heart heavy with unseen burdens. Though Nozomi refrained from pressing for details, inside she seethed silently at Chika for causing Mizuki such distress.
Meanwhile, Chika, who had always assumed that Mizuki would follow her lead, was taken aback by the sight of her friend in tears. Lost in a whirlwind of emotions, Chika watched as Mizuki's tears glistened like precious jewels, a painful beauty that stirred conflicting emotions within her.
Unbeknownst to them, both Nozomi, a devoted friend to Mizuki, and Chika, harboring secret feelings for her, began to exhibit signs of possessiveness towards Mizuki, marking the beginnings of a complex emotional triangle.
As Mizuki's sobs gradually subsided, exhaustion overcame her, leading her into a peaceful slumber. Nozomi, filled with a sense of protectiveness, couldn't bear to disturb her, and thus decided to let her rest. When the bell rang signalling the end of the day, Mizuki showed no signs of stirring, prompting Nozomi to lift her delicately in a princess carry and escort her to the medical room for some much-needed respite.
Taking the responsibility upon herself, Nozomi sought permission from the teacher for her and Mizuki to leave the college premise due to Mizuki's ailment. Unbeknownst to many, Nozomi came from a prestigious and affluent background, and was even a rival to Chika's family's company. Despising the privileges her wealth brought, Nozomi had chosen to conceal her identity from her peers, having experienced betrayal from former friends who sought to exploit her.
In a rare move, she entrusted her family's driver to pick them up at the college gates, after which she carefully lifted Mizuki from the medical room and led her out to embark on their journey home.