Ren turned to his right to see the girl who had called him.
The girl had a complexion brighter than that of most Japanese people. Her shoulder-length wavy hair, with its soft light brown color, complemented her warm almond-shaped brown eyes, exuding a gentle and inviting aura. Besides her beautiful face, her figure was more voluptuous and feminine, especially noticeable in her prominent curves. Her large breasts and full hips gave her an alluring body shape.
Although her face still had a youthful, baby-like quality that gave off an innocent impression, her overall appearance was clearly more maternal and affectionate, qualities that earned her the nickname "Madonna" among her friends.
Her name was Maria Mikhailovna Kujou, a Japanese-Russian mixed-race girl.
"Rokuhara-kun, you must be thinking of something perverted, right?"
"Are you an Esper, Masha?"
"Mooo~, you should focus on the lesson, or you'll fail the exam."
"That's impossible. You know that, Masha."
"Huft... Photographic memory is really cheating."
"It's an innate talent; there's nothing I can do about it."
Since the classroom was still noisy due to Mafuyu's announcement, no one paid attention to the conversation between Ren and Masha.
In Russia, there are various special nicknames for people, depending on the relationship, level of formality, and social context. Russians often use more affectionate names for their partners or children. Maria was a woman, so it wasn't strange for Ren to use the special nickname "Masha" for her.
"Let's meet at the usual place during break. I have a surprise for Rokuhara-kun."
"A surprise? Interesting. Not many things can surprise me, so I'm looking forward to it, Masha."
Masha's mysterious smile piqued Ren's curiosity about the surprise awaiting him.
'Hypnosis is amazing. Too bad it doesn't work on others.'
Once Mafuyu managed to calm the commotion, Ren stopped talking with Masha.
"You're no longer elementary school students; mind your manners."
"..."
Scolded by Mafuyu, the students lowered their heads, not daring to meet her icy Siberian gaze.
"There's one more announcement..."
Pausing for a moment, Mafuyu could already predict what would happen next if she told them. Just thinking about it gave her a headache, but she had to do it.
"Besides Nakano-sensei, Tachibana-sensei is also taking maternity leave. Hiratsuka-sensei will temporarily take over her classes."
"...!!!"
In an instant, the classroom, which had just quieted down, became noisier than before, like a monkey cage.
Just like Nakano Itsuki, Tachibana Hina was one of the five young and beautiful female teachers at Ohananomitsu High School.
'Sigh... Why are Nakano-sensei and Tachibana-sensei taking maternity leave at the same time, and both are pregnant out of wedlock. Could it be...'
Knowing it would take time for the students to calm down, Mafuyu felt something was off. Since there were only five young female teachers, their interactions were quite close. As far as she knew, Itsuki and Hina didn't have boyfriends. Now that both were pregnant out of wedlock almost simultaneously, conspiracy theories began forming in her mind.
'No, that's impossible. Nakano-sensei and Tachibana-sensei don't share the same lover.' Mafuyu dismissed the absurd idea.
Meanwhile, Ren was slightly surprised by the news, but it made sense.
'That scumbag is trying to match my achievement after I showed off to him.'
Of course, it wasn't him who got Tachibana Hina pregnant. After all, Ren suffered from mild mysophobia. He wouldn't sleep with a used woman.
But as the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, and Ren knew another scumbag student like himself.
That man was named Fujii Natsuo, a second-year student from Class 2-C.
One day, while Ren was wandering around the school looking for a suitable place to secretly play with his teacher, Nakano Itsuki, he accidentally caught another teacher, Tachibana Hina, in the act with a student.
If it were someone else, he would have quietly recorded the scene with his phone, then threatened Hina to do the same with him. If not, he would spread the video online, getting Hina and the male student expelled while bearing the shame.
Clearly, Ren, who suffered from mysophobia, didn't resort to blackmail. Instead, he got acquainted with Natsuo, and the two became good friends after Natsuo found out he also had a secret relationship with a female teacher.
Not long ago, Ren boasted about Itsuki's pregnancy to Natsuo, which annoyed the latter.
Perhaps inspired by Ren, Natsuo decided to do the same.
That was the cause and effect of both female teachers being pregnant despite being single.
"Quiet! Class is starting."
Finally, the classroom fell silent after Mafuyu slammed a book on the podium.
"Then, let's begin. Open to page 37..."
Mafuyu began teaching seriously. However, many students couldn't focus on the lesson. Undoubtedly, the pregnancies of Itsuki and Hina were hot topics of discussion at Ohananomitsu High School.
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Lunchtime.
"Yo, Ren, want to grab lunch at the cafeteria?"
The male student in front of Ren turned around and invited him to lunch.
"Sorry, Kuze. I brought my own lunch."
Declining Kuze Masachika's invitation, Ren took out a lunchbox from his desk drawer.
"You've been no fun lately, Ren. We haven't hung out much recently. Are you sure it's not your girlfriend preparing your lunch?"
Kuze narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on the feminine pink lunchbox in Ren's hands.
"I told you, I don't have a girlfriend," Ren firmly denied.
"Who are you trying to fool? Fine, I'll ask Keitarou."
Rolling his eyes at Ren, Masachika left the classroom.
Glancing at Masha's empty seat, Ren also headed to their meeting spot.
After a while, there were no students around as he arrived at the old, unused teaching building.
There were many horror stories about the building. That's why almost no students came here.
Ren used this place as a love nest whenever he felt aroused. He would bring his girls here to have fun without getting caught.
"Finally, you're here, Ren-kun."
Seeing that the person who opened the door was Ren, Masha patted her chest and sighed in relief.
To keep their relationship hidden, Masha usually used surnames when talking to Ren. But when they were alone, she would call him by his first name.
"So, what's the surprise?"
Sitting next to Masha, Ren asked with a smile.
"Guess?"
"I give up."
"Ren-kun didn't even try. Anyway, lunch break isn't long. Here's your surprise."
Masha handed Ren a plain envelope.
"This isn't a love letter, is it?"
"Of course not, we're past the confession phase. You know that very well, Ren-kun."
With a blush on her cheeks, Masha lightly pounded Ren's chest.
"Ha Ha Ha..." Ren chuckled at her cute behavior.
Opening the envelope, he saw only one item. At a glance, he immediately knew what it was. After all, eight months ago, Itsuki had given him something similar.
"A pregnancy test? Don't tell me..."
Ren quickly guessed what was going on.
And sure enough, there were two lines on the test.
"As you can see, Ren-kun, I'm pregnant."
Masha's expression softened as she gently rubbed her still-flat stomach, which now carried the fruit of their love.
"You'll take responsibility, right?" She asked anxiously.