Chapter 16 – Master of XXX

◆Shizuku side◆

“So, it seems Tomita-kun likes silver accessories.”

“Silver accessories… yeah, I’ve seen him wear necklaces and rings on his days off. Makes sense…”

It was a weekday lunch break. The place was an unused classroom where no one came. Just me and Asuka-chan. I thought we could talk more freely here.

I told Asuka-chan the info I’d gotten from Hatsuse-kun.

She really does seem to like Tomita-kun a lot. She’s taking this so seriously.

“Asuka-chan, why do you like Tomita-kun?”

“There’s no big reason. It’s not like we had some fateful encounter or a dramatic memory or anything… He just… saved me.”

Asuka-chan murmured as if recalling the past.

But she didn’t say anything more.

It must be a precious memory between her and Tomita-kun. I shouldn’t pry any further.

“More importantly, what about you, Shizuku?”

“…What do you mean?”

“You like Hatsuse, right?”

“Bfft!?”

Wha—wait, huh!? Did I say that out loud!? The only one who should know is Rena-san!

“Wait, you seriously thought no one noticed?”

“…Is it really that obvious?”

“Random people wouldn’t pick up on it. But once you know about your relationship with Hatsuse, it’s super clear. The way you look at him is totally heated.”

“Seriously?”

Do I really look at Hatsuse-kun that much…?

Am I unconsciously watching him all the time? Ugh, that’s so embarrassing.

“You’ve helped me out so much, so I’ll help you too.”

“N-no, it’s really okay!”

“Nope, I insist. By the way, how far have you two gone? I mean, you’re hiring him and all. No way nothing’s happened, right?”

“I plead the fifth.”

“Oh? That reaction is telling. Come on, tell your big sis.”

“We’re the same age!”

Besides, I’m probably the more experienced one here! I’ve only had one partner, but still!

But Asuka-chan was totally fired up, leaning in closer and closer. I already get approached by Hatsuse-kun, I don’t need any more!

“I-it’s classified, so I can’t say anything!”

“Oooh, just the two of you keeping secrets? Shizuku, don’t tell me you’re already pregnant—”

“I take my my pills properly! …Ah.”

“…For real?”

I—I screwed up.

Even Asuka-chan, who was joking, looked stunned. Please don’t look at me like that…

“Haah… To think the academy’s so-called ‘goddess’ Shizuku would be doing that…”

“P-please don’t say that. I hate being called a goddess…”

“Ah, sorry. But seriously, I’m shocked. You’re not even officially dating, right? Doesn’t feel like you are.”

“…Yeah…”

Even if I dug my own grave, I didn’t expect to be interrogated like this.

Sorry, Hatsuse-kun. I’m a bad girl.

“But there’s a reason, right? Like, he forced himself on you or something? If he did, I’ll beat him up for you.”

“N-n-no! If anything, I was the one who…”

“…Shizuku is surprisingly naughty huh…”

I couldn’t say anything to that.

Desire for love is basically lust. It’s my own fault for not being able to control it.

“…Please don’t tell anyone about this.”

“I won’t. I couldn’t even if I wanted to.”

“Thank you. If this ever got out, even you, Asuka-chan, couldn’t escape Yukimori’s power…..”

“Yikes. I won’t tell, I promise.”

That helps a lot.

Ahh… if Hatsuse-kun ever finds out, I’m sure he’ll be seriously mad.

I sighed softly, and Asuka-chan, a bit flushed, suddenly put her arm around my shoulder.

“Hey, hey. What was it like your first time? I heard it hurts…”

“W-well… It did hurt a bit, but Hatsuse-kun was really gentle, and it felt really good…”

“Oooh, way to go, Hatsuse. So, so then…!”

Wait, now she’s just digging for details!?

B-but as someone with experience, I have a duty to answer properly!

Because chances are, in the near future, Asuka-chan and Tomita-kun will… *do it*. They’re not even dating or anything yet, not even a confession, but still.

There’s a chance. And I don’t want this innocent girl to be scared. I’ll use everything I know and teach her!

“Wait, Shizuku. You look really fired up all of a sudden.”

“Yes. I’ve made up my mind. Ask me anything!”

“That’s kinda scary.”

Huh? What’s scary? I’m being completely serious here.

“Well, whatever. In that case…”

Twenty minutes later.

While answering all of Asuka-chan’s questions, the warning bell rang before we noticed.

Oh no, it’s that late already—we’d better go back soon.

“Phew. We really talked a lot, huh.”

“…………”

“Huh? Asuka-chan?”

“…I feel like I’ll call you ‘Big Sister’ from now on, Shizuku.”

“Big Sister!?”

What just happened!?

Asuka-chan looked like she’d reached some kind of enlightenment and put her hands together, worshiping me.

“To think the so-called goddess had this much experience… I’m humbled. I feel like I’ve lost my virginity just by talking to you.”

“P-please stop! That’s way too embarrassing…!”

“Then how about ‘Master’?”

“Even worse!?”

Worse than being called Big sister! What even is a Sex Master!?

And then—ding-dong-ding-dong.

“‘Ah.’”

That day, for the first time in my life, I was late to class.

…For now, I’ll go take it out on Hatsuse-kun.

>“Employer: It’s your fault, Hatsuse-kun. Take responsibility.”

>“Inori: Hah?”