When she was at Kuoh Academy, Miyajima Sakura was still single
Aoki was certain of this.
He quickly withdrew his attention; after all, there was no way Miyajima Sakura would start dating other boys just three days after transferring to another school.
Therefore, whether this shy boy was Miyajima Sakura's "original boyfriend" or not, things would never be the same again.
Across the crowd, Aoki spotted Miyajima Sakura and greeted her with a warm smile.
"Good afternoon, Miyajima-senpai."
"Uesugi-kun?!"
Sakura's beautiful eyes widened in surprise, and her mouth fell open as she exclaimed, "I thought I had seen wrong before, but it really is you! What are you doing here?"
Aoki suppressed a smile and feigned dissatisfaction.
"Miyajima-senpai has transferred to another school. What's the point of staying at Kuoh Academy alone?"
"Ah, well…"
Miyajima Sakura felt a bit confused.
Was he interested in her?
Did he prefer to transfer rather than stay away from her?
The girls surrounding them wisely stepped aside, creating space for the two to converse.
They lowered their heads and whispered among themselves, speculating about the relationship between the cheerful and handsome boy before them and Miyajima Sakura.
Miyajima Sakura was beautiful with an impressive figure.
As a talented swordsman, she excelled academically as well. Now she had such a handsome and seemingly smitten boyfriend
She truly seemed like a winner in life.
A hint of uncontrollable envy flickered in girl's eyes.
Miyajima Sakura lowered her gaze to her feet…
Well, she couldn't see her toes
All she could see were two round shapes of snow-white fabric covering her chest.
A blush crept across her cheeks as she stole glances at Aoki, hesitating and unsure of how to respond.
Ever since meeting Aoki at the Kendo Club, she had been drawn to him and often found herself paying attention to his movements.
However, the rumors surrounding him were less than flattering and starkly contrasted with the impression he left on her.
She wanted to reach out to him but felt intimidated by the stunning girls around him and worried that the rumors might be true.
This uncertainty kept her from even exchanging more than a few words with him.
Yet whenever she discussed school life with her parents, somehow the conversation always circled back to Aoki without her realizing it.
Before the envious gazes of nearby boys, Aoki took hold of Miyajima Sakura's delicate hand.
"Miyajima-senpai, I have something important to tell you. Can you come with me?"
Could it be… could he be about to confess?!
This wasn't the first time a boy had confessed to her, but it was the first time her heart raced and heat flooded her cheeks so intensely.
Lowering her head in shyness and unable to meet Aoki's gaze, she instinctively nodded.
Aoki smiled gently
This moment felt both like a blessing and a curse.
Although Yellow-Hair and Minotaur had easily attacked him earlier, their actions also saved him considerable time in strategizing.
The girls watched ambiguously as the two walked hand in hand, occasionally giggling playfully.
Meanwhile, the boys looked on with sadness and despair
Their crush had only graced them for a few days before being claimed by someone else.
Especially affected was a little brown-haired boy who Aoki thought looked familiar
He felt as if he had missed something crucial.
Even though he hadn't exchanged any words with Miyajima Sakura himself, it felt as if something precious had been taken from him
Something that should have happened only after confirming their relationship.
This strange feeling lingered until Aoki and Miyajima Sakura disappeared from view.
He let out a sigh of relief, unwilling to dwell on it further while trying to extinguish any indescribable thoughts in his heart.
It was such an awful feeling that he would rather remain single than experience it again.
Meanwhile, Aoki found himself in trouble as he looked at Miyajima Sakura's closed eyes while leaning in for a kiss; he didn't know how to begin.
What started as a joke turned into something serious when he realized that his charm had worked wonders on her
Perhaps too easily.
Gazing at Miyajima Sakura's soft pink lips, Aoki finally decided to test his luck further. He took a small step forward and pulled Miyajima Sakura into his embrace.
"No… I just sweated and smell…"
"Well, it does have an odor, but it's the scent of jasmine."
Aoki inhaled the girl's fragrance, and as Miyajima Sakura turned symbolically, he lowered his head and kissed her damp lips.
"Uesugi-kun… ugh…"
In just a few seconds, Miyajima Sakura's pretty face flushed crimson, and her beautiful eyes revealed a hint of tenderness.
This was her first kiss, and it felt more comfortable and beautiful than she had imagined.
Aoki's kissing skills had been honed by many beautiful girls, allowing him to easily navigate the inexperience of Miyajima Sakura.
As he kissed her, savoring her sweetness, he let his tongue explore her soft and warm mouth.
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While exchanging kisses, Aoki heard a delightful notification.
He felt elated
It seemed that these heroines possessed certain talents.
The three "hot" girls, the Takamine sisters, and now Sakura Miyajima
Were all exceptional in their own right.
However, despite having kissed many girls who had confessed their feelings for him, he hadn't discovered any talents among them.
Aoki glanced around to ensure they were alone in this secluded corner before letting his hands wander.
Feeling Miyajima Sakura's soft and warm body beneath her loose kendo uniform, his hands slipped around her slender waist and ventured toward her buttocks and legs.
The sensation was like the finest silk; no matter how many times he touched her, he found it irresistible.
He slid his hand into the hakama of her kendo uniform.
Along with the exquisite feeling came an increase in her body temperature.
As he caressed her warm thigh, Aoki's hand gradually moved toward her inner thigh.
When he brushed against a sensitive area, a familiar warmth met his touch.
"Woo… eh… eh…"
Miyajima Sakura gasped softly, struggling to hold onto Aoki's hands.
They were either outdoors or at school; someone could pass by at any moment.
She hadn't yet opened up completely to him
Finishing things in such an environment felt overwhelming.
Understanding her unspoken concerns, Aoki gently released her cherry-colored lips and said softly,
"Sakura-senpai, I'll wait for you at home after school."
Miyajima Sakura leaned against Aoki's chest, her face still flushed as she pressed herself against him.
She gasped lightly while crossing her legs as his warm hands ignited sensations within her again.
"Mmm… okay…"
The lovestruck girl was too dazed to think clearly at that moment; she didn't even question the choice of location for their rendezvous at his house.
After calming down Little Aoki's protests, Aoki wiped away the slick residue from her soft thighs before pulling his hand back.
"Hey Uesugi-kun… are we dating?"
After adjusting her clothes, Miyajima Sakura looked at Aoki anxiously.
Earlier, she had been so excited that she closed her eyes in anticipation of a kiss before confessing.
Now reflecting on it made her feel awkward
She longed to hear Aoki affirm their relationship once more.
Aoki gently stroked her soft lavender hair and chuckled. "Miyajima-senpai, I believe so."
Sakura pouted in dissatisfaction
She thought it odd given what they had just done together.
Noticing her expression made Aoki smile without offering comfort
Instead, he asked casually, "I assume you've heard the rumors about me?"
"Well…"
Sakura clasped her hands together nervously and whispered, "I don't care about that; it must be nonsense spread by others."
"No," Aoki replied bluntly.
"Those rumors are all true."
He shattered the girl's fantasy but didn't want to create unnecessary trouble for himself.
Even with Rias or Chisato Hasegawa
One of the top ten goddesses
He never considered pursuing a relationship with them.
One reason was to facilitate connections…
Ahem…
To help rescue innocent girls in need.
Moreover, he wanted to minimize any fallout from being associated with powerful figures like them.
Regardless of what others believed about him, Aoki remained single
Without a girlfriend or wife
And felt that once he confirmed a relationship with someone special, trouble would inevitably follow.
Aoki relied heavily on his intuition; when he first arrived in this world, it saved him countless times
Much like during battles where instinct guided him even if not recorded on any panel.
He sensed this was also an innate talent of his.
Miyajima Sakura stared at Aoki in disbelief before taking several steps back as confusion washed over her face.
All sorts of irrational thoughts began swirling in her mind as tears welled up in her eyes; she had so many questions but didn't know where to start.
Aoki scratched his head
He wasn't afraid of causing trouble with girls but found himself least equipped to handle those like Miyajima Sakura who cried without explanation.