Unaware of the boy's inner wild thoughts, Kasumi, seeing his silence, thought that he lacked confidence in his grades.
So, suppressing her shyness, she smoothed her skirt and then sat beside the boy, placing a hand on his.
"Sasaki-kun, do you have time this week? I can tutor you."
Afraid her words were too straightforward, not reserved enough, she quickly added:
"Um... with Ayato."
Feeling the softness on his arm and having made up his mind, Sasaki pretended to hesitate and said:
"Wouldn't it be too much trouble for Sister Kasumi?"
"Aren't you preparing for your big exams this year?"
Seeing signs of agreement in him, Kasumi's eyes lit up, and she quickly said:
"It's no trouble at all. You can ask Ayato about my grades; they've always been stable."
Given the opportunity for Sasaki to get close to his sister, Ayato naturally gave her a push.
Having finished his bento while they talked, he took out a napkin, wiped his mouth, and nodded in agreement:
"Yeah, Kasumi-nee's exam scores haven't dropped out of the top ten in her grade. It's fine."
With both of them pushing so hard, it would be inappropriate for Sasaki to refuse, but he also couldn't let Kasumi dominate his entire weekend.
Thinking over his words, Sasaki looked into her gentle, water-like eyes reflecting his own face and said:
"Alright then, Sunday it is. But only on Sunday. If it takes too much of Sister Kasumi's time and affects your own studies, I'd feel really guilty."
Although it was a bit different from what she hoped for, seeing that he cared about her so much, Kasumi was pleased.
"Okay."
"Since it's with Ayato, come to our house."
"And for the time... can it be the whole day?"
"The whole day... it depends. I also need some time to write..."
Shaking his head, Sasaki used this excuse.
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The sunlight flickered through the leaves swaying in the wind, like countless floating gold flakes, glistening.
Under the tree, the three sat on the picnic blanket in various postures, chatting.
"Writing... Sasaki-kun, do you want to be a writer?"
"I have that idea. I'm currently saving up manuscripts, and once I have enough, I'll submit them."
"When the time comes, be sure to let me know. I'll definitely read them."
"OK, OK."
Unlike her brother, who was very interested in novels, while Kasumi appreciated the profession of a novelist, Sasaki-kun was still a student.
So, instead of thinking about future employment, she hoped he would aim to attend the same university as her.
However, she did not directly interrupt their enthusiastic conversation,
And only after they finished talking did Kasumi, not wanting to appear too serious to Sasaki, suggested with a slight blush:
"But don't let it affect your studies, okay?"
Understanding that she really wanted to attend the same university as him, Sasaki nodded earnestly:
"I'll definitely work hard. Thank you in advance, Sister Kasumi."
"Mm~"
Having received his assurance, a soft smile spread across the girl's beautiful face, as enchanting as the gentle breeze that played with her hair.
After that, she didn't interrupt her brother and Sasaki's conversation about novels.
Once they had finished packing up their bento boxes, she knelt to one side, her smile soft and lovely as she watched the two of them.
Although lunchtime was long, they had exams in the afternoon.
Not wanting to affect their exam state, she didn't keep them for too long.
After finishing lunch and chatting for about ten minutes, she suggested leaving and advised them to return to the classroom for a nap.
Always cared for by Kasumi, Haruno Ayato naturally didn't oppose her suggestion.
As they walked on the path towards the teaching building, Sasaki noticed a familiar small figure and turned to the boy beside him:
"You head back to the classroom first. I need to buy something at the convenience store."
"Want to come along?"
"No, I'll be back soon."
"Alright."
After Ayato left, Sasaki pretended to head towards the convenience store, taking a few steps in that direction.
As he expected, a certain little succubus should have attacked him from behind, but...
Instead, she ran up from behind, circled in front of him, and looked him over.
The adorable and alluring little succubus, like a baby bird waiting to be fed, raised her head gently and opened her mouth obediently, making an incredibly cute sound.
"Ah~"
"..."
Are you trying to hunt or be fed?
Make an effort.
Hmm... This thought lasted less than two seconds before Sasaki shredded it, crumpled it, and tossed it in the trash.
Clearly, looking at a succubus, a magical creature, with normal eyes was impossible.
So this posture of the little succubus in front of him might be her hunting stance... hmm...
Her soft, black hair was tied into two pigtails with purple ribbons, just like when they met on Monday, making her look very obedient and cute.
Because she was tilting her pale, soft face upwards, the midday light made her golden amber-like eyes, filled with mystery and an inexplicable majesty, squint slightly.
Her lowered and gently trembling eyelashes were like a noblewoman's delicate fur fan, silently exuding elegance and allure.
Her hair at the nape and temples, due to her upward gaze, had shifted slightly back, revealing her unusual triangular ears.
Small and translucent under the light, they were a pale pink, resembling the tips of lotus petals.
Despite these non-human but adorable details, what captivated people more was her youthful face, indistinguishable from a human girl's.
Smooth and tender like a peeled egg.
Even without touching, one could imagine that her skin must be incredibly soft and delicate.
With a gentle pinch, it might turn a heartbreaking shade of tender red.
At this moment, this pure and flawless cute face was making expressions and movements not quite fitting her innocent appearance.
Her soft, delicate lips, like newly blossomed flowers, parted slightly, revealing her light pink tongue.
The arc of her parted lips was small, not showing her white teeth, which made her look even more youthful and cute.
From the outside, she seemed like an innocent little girl waiting for her big brother to feed her candy.
Cute and lovely.
But a closer look revealed her slightly raised eyebrows under her bangs and the faint pink tear mole, giving her an allure contrasting sharply with her innocent look.
Just like the first time... So cute, yet so captivating.
So this is her way of hunting?
Truly a succubus.
Alluring and cunning.
Already resistant to her charm, Sasaki suppressed his inner heat and looked around.
Seeing that no nearby students were paying attention, he waved to the increasingly dissatisfied little succubus, "Let's talk in the woods."
Hearing his words, the pigtail-wearing succubus closed her mouth, lightly licked her lips, and then followed the boy obediently like a little puppy.
Reaching a secluded spot in the woods, Sasaki didn't act like a gentleman but also didn't want to seem desperate.
Secretly mocking his own indecisive thoughts, he squatted and hugged the little succubus, letting her sit in his lap, and asked:
"Hungry again?"
Loving his scent, the little succubus, enveloped in his arms, wrapped her bare, mochi-like soft arms around Sasaki's head and spoke in a soft, alluring voice:
"It's almost grown~"
"What?"
Buried in her soft, fragrant chest, Sasaki didn't immediately understand her meaning.
"My tail~"
Grabbing his right shoulder's fabric, leading his hand to her tailbone, Iga Sutora spoke about something very important to succubi.
Hmm... Small and fleshy, like a little flower bud.
Unfamiliar with the growth process of succubi, he asked curiously:
"Does it take a long time for the tail to grow?"
Lightly holding Sasaki's right sleeve, Iga Sutora blinked her sparkling eyes, staring at him intently:
"It should come out after this meal."
"But this time, the feeding will take longer."
Seeing her nervously and pitifully worried that he wouldn't feed her, Sasaki figured out that the tail was indeed crucial for succubi.
So, he smiled, then lightly kissed her faintly floral-scented face, "Do you want your little tail to grow?"
"Mm-hmm." Feeling his closeness and hopeful about her tail, Iga Sutora nodded happily.
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