Noon arrived. Hozuki Nozomi had originally planned to go to the Service Club. After all, he had just become engaged to the two Yukinoshita young ladies. He needed to be proactive and show his enthusiasm. However, plans could never keep up with changes.
Kasumigaoka Utaha sent him a message, asking him to come to the rooftop. There was no way around it; he had to heed his Utaha-senpai's summons. He quickly sent a message to Yukino, explaining that he was going to show his Utaha-senpai around Soubu High School, and then made his way towards the rooftop.
While sneaking around could be thrilling, he had always preferred honesty. He didn't want to hide things from Yukino and the others. Better to say what needed to be said upfront than to be caught later and trigger a full-blown shura field.
Arriving at the rooftop, he found a buxom, black-haired beauty in a Toyotosaki Academy uniform sitting on a long bench, a white hairband adorning her head. It was Utaha-senpai.
To say she was here for the exchange student program was a stretch; it was more accurate to say she was here to play. Kasumigaoka Utaha never minced words with others. She was the spitting image of Sayuri from Love Metronome—a stunning beauty with a perfect figure, combined with an icy, intimidating demeanor. A single look from her could make people feel immense pressure, daring them not to approach or speak to her easily.
For adolescent boys, being disliked by such a beautiful girl would be a devastating blow.
At this moment, Kasumigaoka Utaha had her eyes closed. A laptop sat beside her. As the renowned, beautiful author "Kasumi Utako," she never forgot to gather material and write, even during a school exchange.
Hozuki Nozomi quietly approached her. Looking closely at her delicate face, his gaze lingered on those pink, moist cherry lips. He couldn't help but feel a little restless.
The beautiful Utaha-senpai, with her eyes closed as if resting, appeared utterly defenseless—a highly tempting sight. Her slender legs, completely sheathed in black stockings, were pressed together gently. He had no doubts about their softness and elasticity; their perfection was unparalleled, a quality possessed only by the most beautiful girls. She looked as if she had stepped right out of a manga as the heroine.
A wisp of breeze stirred her glossy black hair and carried a faint, charming fragrance.
Hozuki Nozomi thought for a moment, then reached into his system backpack and pulled out a bento box. Using chopsticks, he picked up a piece of braised pork and brought it to her lips.
The "sleeping beauty's" red lips parted slightly, revealing neat, snow-white teeth. She took a delicate bite.
At the same time, she opened her beautiful eyes.
Only Hozuki Nozomi would be so bold as to feed a stunning beauty like her. Others simply didn't dare approach.
Kasumigaoka Utaha hadn't prepared a bento, nor had she gone to the convenience store to buy bread or other snacks. As soon as class ended, she had come to the rooftop to secure this spot. She wanted to see if he would bring her something to eat.
The result, naturally, satisfied her greatly.
She ate the food he offered in small, elegant bites, an expression of enjoyment on her face. She glanced at him briefly, then closed her eyes again, leaning her cheek closer, silently asking for more.
Before long, half the bento's contents had found their way into Kasumigaoka Utaha's stomach.
Hozuki Nozomi considerately took out a thermos cup and brought it to her lips. Since he hadn't brought any bread, he hadn't planned to "feed her milk." Warm water was the best choice to quench her thirst.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was very pleased with his attentive feeding. After drinking the water, she took out a tissue and gently dabbed the corners of her mouth before opening her eyes fully. She patted the spot beside her with her slender hand.
Hozuki Nozomi smiled knowingly and sat down without ceremony, his arm immediately and possessively wrapping around her slender waist. If anyone else saw this—the great beauty Kasumigaoka Utaha being held so intimately—it would undoubtedly shock the entire school. The rumors about him being a succubus would spread through Soubu High with renewed vigor.
Kasumigaoka Utaha's cheeks held a faint blush, but her lips curled into a gentle smile. She tilted her head and leaned it lightly against his shoulder.
"Hey, Kohai-kun. Is me leaning on you like this going to interfere with your lunch?"
"Yes, it will. It'll make me eat even more deliciously!" Hozuki Nozomi answered honestly, then proceeded to finish the remaining half of the bento in a few swift bites before casually tossing the empty box back into his system backpack.
Hearing his reply, Kasumigaoka Utaha's smile grew even sweeter. "But I already ate half of your bento. Are you really full?"
"Of course not."
"But as long as Utaha-senpai is full, it's fine if I skip a meal…"
"Oh? So you're saying that feeding me your bento is satisfying enough, and therefore you don't need any compensation from me?"
"I am satisfied, but compensation is still necessary, Utaha. May I ask what form this compensation will take? Or is it a reward?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled pleasantly, a playful glint in her eyes. "Kohai-kun, as the male protagonist, what kind of reward do you think the female protagonist should give?"
Hozuki Nozomi didn't answer with words. He wiped his mouth with a tissue, then scooped Kasumigaoka Utaha up and boldly settled her onto his lap. Lowering his head, he gently covered her rosy, cherry-like lips.
The girl's delicate body trembled slightly, but she didn't refuse. With cheeks tinged pink, she raised her arms and gently looped them around his neck.
Kasumigaoka Utaha earnestly savored the gentle kiss, as if she had transformed into Sayuri, and Hozuki Nozomi was the male protagonist of her heart. He had brought her a bento and personally fed her, proving she occupied his thoughts.
A long while later, Hozuki Nozomi reluctantly pulled away.
Kasumigaoka Utaha blinked, a soft chuckle escaping her. "Nozomi… what did I taste like?"
Suppressing a smile, Hozuki Nozomi answered directly. "Braised pork."
"Get out!" Kasumigaoka Utaha raised a hand and playfully hit his shoulder. "It's all because of the bento you fed me!"
Hozuki Nozomi smiled, catching her small fist and gently wrapping his arm around her. "Then next time, let's kiss first before eating the bento, okay?"
"No. I insist on finishing the meal first, then giving you your reward," she declared. "That way, every time you eat braised pork, you'll remember my taste."
"Uh… That's a bit intense, Utaha-senpai. Who taught you to be so cheesy?"
"Who else? I learned it from you!" she retorted, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "So even you think it's cheesy and cloying? Then why do you keep saying such things to tease girls?"
"Ahem, ahem… I was wrong, Utaha-senpai. I am deeply reflecting on my actions."
"Good. Then let's not mention braised pork anymore."
Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't hold back any longer, her body shaking with silent laughter.
Hozuki Nozomi, thick-skinned as ever, quickly straightened his face and continued to hold her close. At the same time, he fished out a mint candy from his pocket and held it to her lips.
"Utaha, have a candy. Rather than braised pork… I'd rather remember your sweetness."