Chapter 36

The relationship between Kazuhiko and Reika had deepened to the point where Kazuhiko was actually the one seeking her out.

One factor was likely the appearance of the other two girls, which strengthened Kazuhiko’s feelings for Reika, or rather, made him feel he had to strengthen them.

Additionally, because of the test studying and the reward that had been set, the exam period had turned into something of a period of abstinence for both of them.

That slutty, Reika.

For Kazuhiko, a period where he wasn’t being pressured by her to that extent—”to that extent” being the key phrase; it hadn’t stopped completely—was a fresh experience.

Perhaps that was why he was able to be honest about his desire for her.

In the first place, considering their feelings were mutual and Reika was that aggressive, it was strange that the two of them were still virgins.

However, the reason for this lay in the fact that Reika had been far too pushy.

After all, taking advantage of the fact that Kazuhiko was pretending to be hypnotized, she indulged in perverted acts, sent him photos of herself in underwear and other risqué shots that actually served as blackmail material against him, and even invaded his home to get cozy with his mother.

If she had just directly told him she liked him and come on strong, that would have been one thing. But instead, she filled in his outer defenses as if ensnaring him in a spiderweb, invaded his territory, and cut off all routes of escape before finally making him realize his own feelings.

A perfect, superhumanly beautiful girl who is devoted solely to him and erotic to boot.

She was a partner he should have happily accepted, but her actions amounted to intelligence warfare and hunting.

Even if she presented herself like a meal set on a table, saying “I’m ready whenever you are,” there was no telling when the serving tray itself might sprout fangs and try to eat him.

Kazuhiko loved Reika, but for a “mob” character like him, crossing the line with her—a carnivorous, or rather man-eating plant where the predator poses as the bait—was something that caused him to hesitate, even unconsciously.

Reika—this was the very definition of a schemer drowning in her own schemes.

And, unaware of the depths of Kazuhiko’s feelings, Reika had held herself back, respecting his feelings while displaying her own maidenly heart: “Ah, Kazu-kun isn’t in the mood yet. I should stop trying to push him down myself. For our first time, I want Kazu-kun to devour me like a beast—Kyaa!“

That is precisely why it was inevitable that the two hadn’t crossed the line yet.

However, this time.

They had obtained the “just cause” of a reward if his test grades improved. And Kazuhiko had agreed to it.

They hadn’t promised to go “all the way,” but once the first wall was breached, the rest would surely follow quickly.

Reika had that premonition, and Kazuhiko sensed it too.

And, because Reika’s offensive had temporarily weakened, Kazuhiko’s resistance had weakened as well.

“If pushing doesn’t work, try pulling”—it is often a strangely accurate saying.

Therefore, the stage was set.

All that remained was to see the test results.

And Kazuhiko’s grades, thanks to his hard work and Reika’s obsession, had splendidly broken into the top ranks.