Vol 1 Chapter 23: The Conditions of Negotiation (Vol 1: The Delinquent High School Girl’s Servant Survived and Advanced to the Second Year)

“No, I’m Miyayuri’s classmate. I’m technically your senpai, though.”

“Eh? Seriously? Could this be what you call real legal porn?”

“Why the hell am I legal porn?!”

“I mean, you’re just so cute that I feel like letting you play with my boobs—and maybe even giving you another lap pillow?”

At the sound of Rurei’s words, the air instantly froze, and I felt a chill as if the temperature had dropped by about 10°C.

“Kosutake, you jerk… Not only have you been sneaking peeks at my panties, but before I knew it, you’ve even started groping someone’s little sister?”

“Hey, my servant Kosutake… Would you mind if I used you as a substitute for punch mitts in my boxing practice?”

With Miyayuri and Katsuko cracking their knuckles paki-paki, they closed in on me, and I broke out in a cold sweat even though I had done nothing wrong.

“That’s awful, Kosutake-senpai… I guess you really do like girls with big boobs, huh…”

Kaori lowered her gaze to her own chest and let out a resentful sound.

Why is Kaori even angry?

“Wait a minute! I only just happened to meet Rurei by chance the other day—we’re not secretly involved or anything!”

I forcefully changed the subject and said to Rurei, “More importantly, if things keep going like this, both you guys and we will end up in trouble, so I need you to listen to me.”

“So, does that mean that even our group and Miyayuri-chan’s group will be in trouble?”

When I pleaded desperately, Rurei, Miyayuri, and the others finally began to listen.

“Among the delinquents you guys have messed with, there’s a delinquent group that’s relatively friendly with 『Rei』. It seems the leader of that group is angry about your case—and while he himself doesn’t seem inclined to act, if the damage spreads any further, he’ll have no choice but to step in.”

“But they’re delinquents, aren’t they? That’s fine—just tell them I’m always up for a fight,” Rurei said with a calm, nonchalant expression.

Not only is her face just like Miyayuri’s, but even her bad traits are identical.

“He used to be a real troublemaker back in the day, but now he’s living a respectable life. So we can’t have him getting into fights. In any case, I want you guys to stay away from these local delinquents.”

“But what if one of your enemies is around here? I don’t exactly owe you the courtesy of listening… Well, you did help me out the other day.”

Was it because you ended up in a one-on-one fight with Aida Makoto, who was after Rurei?

I didn’t consider that as accruing a favor since I got boxing handwraps as thanks back then, but Rurei doesn’t seem to think so.

“Yeah… if that’s what you’re saying, I might consider it.” 

Rurei accepted it without a fuss… or so we thought, until the next words that slipped from her mouth left us all dumbfounded.

“But there’s a condition: you’ll have to face off in a showdown against 『Rei』 and 『NEO-Rei』, and if you win, I’ll do as you say.”

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Vol 1 Chapter 24: I Want You (Vol 1: The Delinquent High School Girl’s Servant Survived and Advanced to the Second Year)

“Are you out of your mind? There are only three of you!”

“Even 『Rei』 seems to have more people than I remember, but it still isn’t up to ten, is it?”

“Ha! Over here, we’re all skilled fighters. You guys aren’t like the lowlife punks you’ve been crushing until now, you know?”

“Yeah, I just saw them the other day, so I know. How about a 3-on-3 match where the side that wins gets to call the shots? Since 『Rei』 is the senior, that handicap should work, right?”

“When you said ‘I just saw them the other day,’ were you talking about me?”

Anyway, the fact that you’re the one challenging me while imposing conditions to reduce any disadvantage shows you’ve got a surprisingly tenacious side.

“Alright, fine. I’ll take any fight—little sister or not—but I’m not doing it today.”

“…Are you being considerate of us? We’re all nicely warmed up, so fighting right now would be just perfect.”

“No, that’s not it. I just don’t want my loss to be used as an excuse.”

“Alright, alright, I get it, my sweet Miyayuri-chan♪”

Saying it’s perfect to fight right now is probably just Rurei’s bluff.

She might have said it knowing full well that Miyayuri won’t be satisfied unless she can fight squarely.

“So, what about the time and place?”

“Friday at 7:00 PM at Rikkokugawa Park, alright?”

“Roger!”

Even though it’s a fight, Rurei nonchalantly saluted Miyayuri in a playful, unserious manner.

“Uh, so what about the rules?”

“No weapons. You can use boxing handwraps or open-finger gloves—whatever, since we’ll be using them too. Also, you guys can use headgear.”

“I’ll use handwraps, but no headgear. I won’t do it unless it’s the same conditions as for Miyayuri-chan.”

“Suit yourself; don’t come crying later.”

As things were going along too smoothly, I hurriedly cut in.

“Hold on… wait a minute! Why is this conversation assuming we’re fighting?”

“Don’t ask such stupid questions. Of all people, you got challenged by a fake 『Rei』, didn’t you? I sure as hell won’t just sit back quietly!”

“That’s right♪ That’s exactly why I fell for Miyayuri-chan♪”

Trying to understand the crazy idea of a woman who, without a license and no clue about brakes, would crash a two-seater motorcycle into a gym is probably hopeless.

“So, if we win, you’ll stop that delinquent-hunting nonsense, but what are your conditions?”

“Hmm… well, how about this: you over there, why don’t you join our side?”

Rurei pointed at me and said,

“Huh? Me?”

I pointed at myself and, without thinking, asked Rurei,

“Yeah. I want you.”

In stark contrast to Rurei’s smirk, Miyayuri and Katsuko glared at me with piercing stares.

“Kosutake… since when did you manage to seduce Rurei?”

“Even if servant Kosutake isn’t seen as a real man by Miyayuri-chan, going after Rurei-chan… that’s just beyond shameless!”

The two of them started cracking their knuckles paki-paki, and behind them, Kaori mumbled with her eyes down, “After all, Kosutake-senpai is better with girls who have big boobs…”

“Um, you’re called Take-kun, just like Takeru-kun, right? Even you would prefer being adored by me rather than by a violent woman like Miyayuri-chan, wouldn’t you? Go ahead and pafu-pafu; just lose on purpose♪”

So, is this like choosing between a power-harassing, violent female boss and a sexually harassing, sexy female boss?

Just as I was seriously considering that it wasn’t a bad proposal, Miyayuri poked me on the head from behind.

“Rurei! Don’t you dare bribe Kosutake right in front of me!”

“Nyahaha! It’s what they call a Japanese joke. I do really want to dote on Kosutake, but since I know he’s a tough guy, the fact that I want him for his fighting strength is undeniable.”

“If you’re going to say that, then so are we—after all, he ended up drawing with me!”

“Heh… drawing with Miyayuri-chan, the three-division amateur kick champion, is even more impressive than I expected.”

Rurei’s eyes gleamed menacingly.

“I’m getting even more excited to fight♪ So, can we pick the opponents on the day of the match?”

“Yeah, if you’re designating the second-year members, that works for me.”

From what I’ve seen of Kamiko and Rurei’s skills, among the first-years, only Mio and Azuma might be able to go up against them. To be honest, if it’s bare-knuckle, it’s hard to imagine Kaori or Shizue beating them.

So, letting them choose second-year members was a smart call.

…No, which probably means I have to fight too, huh?

“We’re not interested in fighting our own age group anyway—we’ve always planned to take on the seniors.”

“That’s fine and all, but if you take us lightly, you’ll get hurt. So, are these conditions acceptable?”

“That works. I’ll be looking forward to it♪”

Rurei winked at me and blew a kiss before turning her back on us, and Kamiko glared at me as if ready to hit me. Prompted by Hozumi, they left together.