"Hasn't everything passed?"
As soon as these words were spoken, strangely, the atmosphere suddenly became silent for a moment.
Ichika gave a flat laugh and changed the topic: "Kuromori-kun, let's discuss this issue after lunch. By the way, today's braised pork is delicious. I'll give it to you."
Nino's cheeks warmed slightly, and she casually picked up a piece of ginger and handed it over as if nothing had happened: "Lean meat, this is for you."
Haruto glanced at Miku.
Miku shot him a subtle glare: "Haruto, don't look at me!"
Then Haruto turned his gaze to Yotsuba.
Yotsuba was a little surprised, then tried her best to give a bright smile. But the smile was clearly forced!
Haruto understood, and he reassured them: "Don't worry if you failed, there's still one more chance to retake the exam, just keep working hard."
He said it so easily, but the truth was, it was no simple matter.
Even if Yotsuba failed, it was actually understandable. After all, she spent most of her time in club activities. She woke up early every day, went to Sobu High after school, and trained for one or two hours before heading home.
It could be said that Yotsuba was even busier than some socialites!
Yotsuba had actually been working very hard.
But it's impossible for someone to have enough energy to handle both objectives, especially for someone who struggled with studying in the first place.
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Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, it was already afternoon after school.
Haruto walked to the library alone.
Ahead of him were Itsuki and Miku.
"Pervert Kuromori."
"Huh?" Haruto narrowed his eyes and looked at Nino, who was walking out from behind a tree: "Nino, what did you just say?"
"Hmph~"
Nino placed her hands on her hips, under her straight bangs. The way she tried to widen her eyes and stare was quite amusing.
She pretended to sneer and glared at him with a scornful expression. Her tone was fierce: "What, is there a problem calling you Pervert Kuromori?"
"?"
Haruto was speechless. Something was wrong with Nino. She was fine earlier in the day, but why did she seem so hostile now?
'Did Nino see something I did?' Haruto pondered for a moment.
Today he had been serious. He hadn't bullied Itsuki, Miku, or Yotsuba.
Haruto lifted his eyes and walked directly toward her: "Nino, can you repeat that?"
"Pervert Kuromori!"
The black swallowtail butterfly accessory on Nino's temple slightly trembled. She lifted her head and looked up, completely unafraid.
Haruto's face remained expressionless as he reached out to grab her shoulder.
Nino's body instantly tensed.
She bit her lip slightly, her face flushing, but she continued to stare at him defiantly.
But Haruto, without hesitation, slapped her on the bottom.
Nino gritted her teeth and immediately lunged at him: "Pervert, how dare you hit me, I'll fight you!"
Despite her shouts, Nino leaped into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck with practiced ease, and then blushing with a sharp look in her eyes.
Then, she bit her lip lightly.
Haruto: "😐"
Nino had done so much, was she just looking for an excuse to do something like this?
After a soft nibble, Nino stepped back and hummed quietly: "See, I'll bite you."
Haruto looked up: "Of course."
"Hmph!"
The corners of Nino's mouth lifted slightly. Even though her cheeks were burning, and she knew they must be bright red, for some reason, it didn't bother her in front of him at all.
She placed her hands on her hips, her beautiful blue eyes staring: "Kuromori, who won today?"
Haruto knew what Nino meant.
She just wanted to point out that he and Miku had merely kissed, and didn't do anything more, not even today—it was just casual conversation.
But if he told her that, he had a feeling Nino would want to dig a hole and crawl into it!
So he let it go.
Besides, Nino taking the initiative like this was super cute!
"You won."
"Huh~" Nino glanced at him with a disdainful look: "I won, are you dissatisfied?"
Haruto narrowed his eyes: "Not satisfied."
"Huh? You actually dare say that!" Nino fumed.
She had mustered the courage to kiss him, but Haruto still dared to say he wasn't satisfied?
"Pervert! I'll bite you to death!"
Nino charged at him in anger, but this time, Haruto didn't remain passive. He immediately reached out, wrapped his arms around her waist, and then lowered his head proactively.
"Mhm~" Nino's eyes widened slightly, then she extended her hand and pinched him.
But the next moment, she lifted her hands and wrapped her arms around his neck, parting her lips and responding willingly.
Only after she ran out of breath did she reluctantly bite him and push him away.
"Huft~"
Nino took a deep breath, then opened her bright eyes and stared at him without blinking.
Haruto was puzzled: "What is it?"
"Nothing, it's nothing."
Nino looked away, forgetting how proactive she had just been, but she still felt very comfortable kissing him and wanted to continue.
But how could she say that out loud?
Even if she took the initiative, she couldn't lose her composure as a girl!
Otherwise, what if Haruto ended up disliking her?
That would be the worst!
It wasn't entirely Nino's fault, though, because Haruto's body was different from an ordinary person.
Even though he was still in the category of a normal human, it wasn't an exaggeration to call his body perfect.
Haruto's special power, ahem, through contact, he could bestow abilities upon others. It was essentially like magic between wizards.
Though he hadn't given anything to Nino, what he did transmit carried a unique power. Unbeknownst to her, it would fill Nino's physical deficiencies and satisfy her desires at a fundamental level.
Thus, naturally, Nino felt very comfortable.
In short, Haruto could be considered a walking ATM!