A Case in Which My House Is a Gathering Place for Girls - Chapter 31: The Schemer, Sasazuki

“Hehehe, you’ve finally become honest. Then we don’t have time. Let’s get started. First─”

Asakura moved down to my feet and immediately began massaging my calf.

The calf is an important muscle, also known as the second heart. Its role is to return blood to the heart against gravity and to circulate lymphatic fluid and other bodily fluids around the carada. Wastes accumulate and cause fatigue and swelling when the circulation gets worse.

“It’s very swollen. You can’t neglect taking care of your own body.”

“Ah… Yes.”

After the calves were finished, her hands moved to my glutes. The glutes are connected to the lower back, and loosening them can actually be an effective way to relieve lower back stiffness and pain. She kneaded firmly, yet at times gently.

Living alone in an unfamiliar place and managing high school life. For some reason, a beautiful woman approaches me, and perhaps because of this, both intellectual and mental fatigue, naturally drowsiness comes in and my consciousness rapidly fades away.

“How is it, Itsuki? Do you feel good?”

“Yeah… it hurts, but it feels really good. Thank you.”

“Hehehe. That’s more than anything else. Then let’s move on to the main part.”

As my mind drifted in a haze, I was wondering what she meant by that. But before I could grasp the thought, Asakura suddenly leaned forward, draping her body over my back.

“I’ll do something more pleasant for you.”

Asakura whispered sweetly in my ear.

“…What are you going to do?”

Normally, I would have refused if I had been myself a few minutes ago, but I couldn’t help but ask back because I was surrounded by a pleasant feeling. Asakura smiled mysteriously at me and then continued.

“I’ll relax your body… including all the stuff that’s stuck on the back of Itsuki. While touching each other’s bodies.”

She then added, “And, of course, we’ll be practically naked while doing it.” My body is suddenly heated by the sweet temptation, and at the same time, my consciousness awakens me.

“W-wait!? Isn’t this the same thing you did with Kanna!?”

I shot back, but it was already too late. I was now a helpless lamb caught in the succubus’s grasp. I couldn’t move my body on my own initiative.

“Isn’t it scary to jump in all at once!? Let’s start a little bit first.”

She exhaled so hot that it almost burned my skin. She then put her hand around my stomach, and slowly lowered it down to my lower abdomen, almost like a snake that had caught its prey.

My reason cries out that this is not good. But my instincts appeal to sink into the swamp.

“What’s wrong, Itsuki? You’re not resisting?”

“S-stop it, Asakura. This is really bad.”

“It’s already too late. It’s okay. I’ll be gentle to you. I hope Itsuki doesn’t think of anything and just leaves your whole body to me.”

As she speaks in a glossy voice, her hand comes into my pants. Contrary to her words, however, not only her hands but also her body trembled slightly. When I was about to say, if you’re scared, you can just stop─

“Stop right there!! What the hell are you both doing in bed!? Inappropriate behavior is absolutely not allowed!”

Just before Asakura’s hand could reach its target, Kanna’s voice, which is close to screaming, reverberates in the living room. Furthermore, Sasazuki came to the bed with a quick movement, as if she were not going to wholesale any more wholesalers, and pulled Asakura, who was closely attached to me.

“Why are you interrupting me now? Things were just getting good!”

Sasazuki looks at Asakura, who is sulking with her lips pointed while hugging my head tightly.

“It is not acceptable to try to force Itsuki, who is reluctant to do so. Also, both Hanazono and Asakura are guilty of sneaking ahead. That is a serious offense.”

“S-Sasazuki… I appreciate your help, but it would be helpful if you could let me go.”

“Not yet. Those two hungry carnivores. They’ll devour you in an instant if you let your guard down even a little.”

Sasazuki puts her strength into my arms as she talks. Hiding behind Kanna and Asakura had also loose fruit. There is a big fruit underneath the cute dressing gown with a loose design. She was the type who looked slimmer in clothes than she actually was.

That thought crossed my mind, but in reality, I had no room to think leisurely. I wonder if there is a high school boy who can keep his head calm in a situation where my head is pressed against a girl who is just getting out of the bath—and her soft chest. Even more so if the other person is a beautiful woman.

“I-I’m sorry. I apologize for getting carried away because Itsuki was so cute looking good. So could you let him go?”

“Asakura is right. I apologize too, so please let Jinpei-kun go.”

“No. I know you two will just take advantage of his lowered guard and try to seduce Itsuki again. I won’t allow it while my eyes are open.”

Sasazuki resisted as if she was a watchdog who desperately protects its master. I appreciated the sentiment, but my vision was starting to go white, and I was beginning to feel an actual threat to my life. I tapped her shoulder in distress.

“It’s all right, Itsuki. I’ll keep you safe. You can rest easy.”

“What are you doing, Sasazuki-san? Please let Jinpei-kun go!”

“Kanna is right! Hurry up and let go of Itsuki! Otherwise, Itsuki will die!”

After hearing the two panicked voices, Sasazuki blinked in surprise and then glanced down. Finally, she seemed to realize that my face had turned pale. She quickly released my head.

“…I’m sorry, Itsuki. Are you alright? Can you breathe?”

“I-I’m alright… I almost saw the Sanzu River, but I managed to come back.”

I said with a wry smile. Sasazuki breathed a sigh of relief and then looked down apologetically. She looked like a puppy that had just been caught doing something naughty, which only made me feel the urge to protect her.

“Don’t feel bad. Thanks to Sasazuki’s arrival, you were able to protect my purity. I appreciate it.”

“…Really? Did I help Itsuki?”

“Of course! I was saved enough to thank you for something. Thank you.”

I gently patted her head as she looked up at me hesitantly. If I had a sister like this, I would definitely have been doting on her.

“…Can I sleep next to Itsuki tonight?”

“That’s easy enough.”

“…Hehehe. I got your word on that.”

Her expression of depression changed completely. Sasazuki grinned and gave a winning buoy to Kanna and Asakura, and for the first time, I realized that I had agreed to something outrageous.

“…Hey, Kanna. Did I just mess up big time?”

“Yes. And on an unimaginable level. Does Jinpei-kun even understand what you just said?”

“If pushing doesn’t work, try pulling instead. Looks like Mika completely got me this time.”

Kanna clutched her head in disbelief while Asakura simply shrugged. Meanwhile, Sasazuki hummed a cheerful tune as she bounced off the bed.

“Since Itsuki gave me permission, I can get ready to go to bed with peace of mind. I’m going to dry my hair.”

“No, maybe we should call off the whole sleeping together thing…”

“No. I should warn you in advance. I’m the type of person who can’t sleep at night without a body pillow, so please take good care of me.”

Sasazuki practically skipped out of the room while leaving me staring after her in stunned silence.

I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep because I’m nervous if a girl sleeps next to me, and I don’t know what would happen if she were to use me as a pillow.

“Would you like me to buy you some energy drinks?”

“…That might be a good idea.”

Kanna nods jokingly at Kanna’s suggestion. I had made up my mind. I would stay awake no matter what.