Chapter 145: The Feelings of Kotonoha
As Hachiman gazed at the two inebriated girls, who seemed capable of falling asleep anywhere, a sense of exasperation washed over him. From the earlier seafood-catching adventure to late-night cooking and now having to guide them to their rooms, it felt like he was being squeezed dry as their little helper.
Carefully disentangling his arms from their embrace, he couldn't avoid certain accidental touches along the way, which resulted in soft, enticing moans from both girls.
Once he had successfully freed his arms, Hachiman let out a relieved sigh. However, the two sisters were wobbling and on the verge of collapsing, so he swiftly reached out to support their slender waists, preventing them from falling.
Left with no other option, he decided to carry one sister in each arm as he ascended the stairs to the second floor. He couldn't risk carrying one on his shoulder while holding the other in his hand; it would be a recipe for disaster if they woke up halfway through.
He began by placing Alice in her room, leaving him with one last task: Erina.
With a gentle princess carry, he entered Erina's room and gently laid her on the bed. Just as he was about to stand up and leave, Erina suddenly sat up, her arms encircling his neck, and she pressed her lips against his.
Caught off guard, Hachiman didn't evade, allowing Erina's slightly alcoholic lips to make contact with his own. Furthermore, as their lips met, the girl extended her tongue, invading his mouth and initiating a daring exploration.
For a full minute, their lips remained connected. During this time, Erina's face bore an uncharacteristic hint of playfulness.
"Hehe, now that Alice can't say anything, right? My first kiss is yours now, remember that! From now on, you're mine, you rascal."
With her proclamation, the girl appeared to lose her remaining energy, reclining and slipping into a deep slumber.
Hachiman felt utterly perplexed by this entire episode.
Hey, hey, Miss Erina, are you drunk or awake? It's probably the former.
As he watched the peacefully sleeping Erina on the bed, Hachiman couldn't help but feel uncertain. If she were awake, her haughty personality would never permit her to behave this way.
They had crossed paths only a few times, and she had lost to him twice in cooking competitions. In her eyes, there should only be a sense of rivalry and a desire to surpass him.
It was probably the combination of alcohol and Alice's comment about the "first kiss" that had left Erina feeling so confused. They had been rivals since their childhood, and this must have been a jumble of emotions.
Reluctantly, Hachiman convinced himself with that explanation, but there was no denying that Erina had a remarkable tongue...
As he considered this, his gaze involuntarily returned to her rosy lips.
Cough, cough, can't let my mind wander there. Time to get back to business; he had unfinished tasks to complete.
Back at the barbecue scene, only Hisako remained. This made things much simpler. Hachiman followed the same process, escorting her to her room for some much-needed rest. Afterward, he tackled the job of tidying up the table and cleaning the area.
By the time everything was neat and clean, it was nearly ten o'clock at night.
Back in his room, Hachiman let out a sigh of relief. The diligent worker bee who had been working tirelessly could finally take a break.
As he finished his shower and settled into bed, ready for some well-deserved rest, a knock on the door interrupted his peace.
Opening the door, he found Saeko standing there, dressed in a yukata, exuding an alluring presence.
"Saeko, what brings you here?" Hachiman asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.
In response, the young woman gave him a seductive smile, took a few steps closer, and then moved into his arms.
"I know you've had a long day, Hachiman, but it's not time to rest just yet," she whispered, her fingers tracing circles on his chest, her voice filled with temptation.
As Hachiman felt Saeko's movements, he couldn't help but sense a tingling sensation in his heart. Her fingers continued tracing circles for a while, slowly descending.
"After seeing you in swimsuits for so many days, Hachiman, you must have been enduring quite a lot," she remarked. Her words were barely out before her fingers had reached certain indescribable areas.
If you keep saying this, I won't be tired anymore.
Hearing her words, a trace of desire flickered in Hachiman's eyes. However, he still had some reservations.
"We're in the villa right now. Wouldn't it be somewhat inconvenient?"
Even though he voiced his concerns, his hands instinctively wrapped around Saeko's slender waist.
"Don't worry, today they've had quite a bit to drink. They're sleeping soundly," she assured him.
With that assurance, Hachiman promptly moved to carry Saeko toward the bed.
"Eh, don't be in such a hurry, Hachiman. Today, I've prepared a surprise for you." A mysterious smile graced Saeko's face as she turned her gaze toward the door.
"Kotonoha-san, come in."
Huh? Kotonoha?!
Hachiman was taken aback when he saw Kotonoha standing at the door.
The girl kept her head down, timidly moving step by step toward him, reaching his side.
"H-Hachiman-kun," she spoke softly and weakly, evoking a sense of pity.
"Kotonoha, how did you end up here?"
Just like Saeko, Kotonoha was wearing a yukata.
"Of course, this is the surprise I prepared for you, Hachiman." It wasn't Kotonoha who spoke but Saeko, who had nestled close to his ear, her breath sweet like an orchid.
A surprise?! Could it be...
A daring thought suddenly popped into Hachiman's mind, leaving him astonished.
"Kotonoha, you..."
"Yes, Kotonoha has agreed to this," Saeko confirmed.
Saeko stood up from his embrace and took Kotonoha's hand.
"I've already discussed this with Kotonoha, Hachiman, and she has no objections."
Ah, this...
"Kotonoha, are you really okay with this?"
"Yes, I'm perfectly fine with it, Hachiman-kun."
Kotonoha mustered the courage to lift her head, locking her gaze with Hachiman's. Her eyes were clear and bright, reflecting Hachiman's image within their crystalline depths.
"As long as you hold me in your heart, Hachiman-kun, I'm content."
"I love you, Hachiman-kun."
Upon hearing Kotonoha's heartfelt words, Hachiman extended his arms, encircling the girl's waist, and leaned in to kiss her, capturing her enticing red lips.
Their lips met, tongues entwined, and Hachiman sensually explored her mouth.
After a full minute, they parted. Kotonoha's face now displayed a charming blush.
"Now, Kotonoha, you're mine forever, and there's no escaping it," Hachiman declared with a touch of dominance, now that Kotonoha had openly confessed her feelings.
"Yes."
Kotonoha appeared to have discovered her sense of belonging and beamed like an angel, resting her head in Hachiman's embrace.
As they say, the only one who can truly comprehend a yandere is another yandere.
That Makoto guy is incredibly foolish. The reason Kotonoha turned out like that is because he refused to sex with her and made her question her own attractiveness. It's no wonder his so-called friend took advantage of Kotonoha's vulnerability. Thinking about this, Hachiman couldn't help but feel the urge to beat them if they ever crossed paths.
Now that she had become his woman, anyone who dared to harm any of his women would regret it for a lifetime.
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A/N:
I will talk about the previous chapter
The main character is a bit of a pervert, so sometimes he behaves in a creepy manner. In early chapters, you can already tell that the main character is a bit of a pervert. He often looks at the characters and describes their beauty, including their figures and faces.
The MC isn't overly perverted to the extent that he would touch others; he simply kisses Yui, and he's aware of their mutual feelings, so he won't take advantage of others if he's unsure about their feelings for him.
As for the situation where the MC undress her, it's because he wants her to be comfortable.
I just saw a similar scene in an anime and tried to emulate it.
I'll make an effort to improve. I believed it was fine because no one who had read the chapters ahead had voiced any complaints about the previous chapter.
I'm sorry if everyone didn't like the previous chapter.