"J-join us?"
Hearing Kushida's words, Ichinose, who had been hiding behind them while getting dressed, peeked out her small head.
"Right, weren't you two about to do something naughty just now?"
Kushida sat in Kaoru's arms, her hands resting on his shoulders, a hint of amusement in her voice.
"Since we'll all be together sooner or later anyway, why not do something naughty together? It'll help us bond."
She spoke so convincingly that Ichinose Honami was left dumbfounded, utterly confused about the current situation.
"Don't listen to her nonsense. She just thinks it's too embarrassing to be the only one corrupted, so she wants to drag you all down with her."
Kaoru smacked her pert backside in annoyance.
Even though it was winter, she was wearing a pleated skirt with only a pair of white thigh-high socks covering her legs.
Kushida pouted, seemingly displeased, but then a sly smile crept onto her lips.
She knew there was no way her thoughts could escape Kaoru's notice—and she hadn't planned to hide anything in the first place.
Being open and honest was the best way to enjoy doing naughty things!
Ignoring her, Kaoru turned and asked, "Suzune, are you planning to join too?"
With the spotlight suddenly on her, Horikita Suzune could no longer pretend she wasn't there.
Her face remained cold as she replied, "I only came because she said you wanted to see us."
Kaoru gave her a strange look.
If Kushida told you to jump off a cliff, would you actually do it? Aren't you afraid of being dragged into this mess?
"Mmm, someone's sure energetic this morning."
Kushida muttered under her breath.
Sitting in Kaoru's lap, she was the one who could feel it most clearly.
Seizing the opportunity, she deliberately rubbed against him while winking at Ichinose.
"What do you think, Ichinose?"
"Huh?"
Ichinose was still dazed.
Seeing Kushida sitting so casually in Kaoru's lap had left her mind buzzing.
"What I mean is, don't you think doing naughty things with him feels really good?"
Kushida was like a devil tempting an innocent girl.
"Honestly, I feel the same way. If we all enjoy it and are open with each other, wouldn't that bring us closer?"
"R-really?"
Ichinose's thoughts hadn't quite caught up yet. "Are you saying we should… do it together?"
"Since we'll all end up with him eventually, and he'll have us together sooner or later, why not take this chance to get to know each other now?"
Kushida smiled faintly. "Even though we've met before, this is the first time we're seeing each other as his girls. Let's get along well, okay?"
"Y-yes, let's get along."
Ichinose responded reflexively, watching as Kushida continued grinding against Kaoru—until it finally clicked.
"W-wait a second! You don't mean we're going to do that, do you?!"
It was Kushida's turn to be stunned for a moment as she tentatively asked.
"You two... haven't done it yet?"
Ichinose blushed, unsure how to respond.
The fact that neither Kushida nor Horikita reacted to seeing her with Kaoru meant their progress was further along, making her feel increasingly embarrassed.
"No, what exactly are you doing?"
Kushida was shocked. "I gave you a whole day, and you didn't do anything?"
"Were you expecting me to do something?"
Kaoru's expression remained blank as he grabbed her slender waist, his fingers brushing against a sensitive spot.
"You dare ride on your master right after meeting? This little puppy seems to need some discipline."
Kushida instinctively stiffened, then noticed Ichinose's expression and understood—another conflicted soul.
"I was just thinking of you! Don't you plan to Take all?"
The girl pouted slightly. "If everyone bares themselves, wouldn't any barriers between us disappear quickly?"
Kaoru nearly fell for her twisted logic and retorted irritably.
"Not everyone likes an audience, Kikyo. Even if I wanted a group activity, it'd be on my terms. Your recklessness could make others direct their frustration at you."
Kushida froze briefly before softening her gaze and murmuring, "Sorry, my bad."
Kaoru didn't intend to scold her.
Holding the girl, he cooled his thoughts—what now?
"Um... have you two... done it?"
Ichinose ventured timidly.
"Hehe, Master forced me and Horikita a few days ago."
Kushida spoke with the air of a seasoned veteran. "It hurt at first, but it gets good fast—Master's technique is amazing, mmmph—!"
She couldn't finish because Kaoru had already silenced her.
Just as Kaoru was about to explain, Ichinose whispered.
"I-I don't mind... doing things together... If Kaoru's happy... I can even watch and learn!"
"Cough! Cough!"
Horikita broke first, her aloof persona crumbling.
This was even more shameless than her own terms to Kaoru!
Even Kaoru and Kushida were stunned, but Kushida recovered fastest, grabbing Ichinose's hand.
"Exactly! If two people misbehave alone, it takes a whole day, leaving less time for others. But together, the timing's perfect!"
"Eh, really?"
"I get shy being watched too, but what can we do? With this man, we'll all end up as companions anyway. Think of it as a game."
"Kushida-san, you're different from what I imagined... You're quite proactive here?"
"Only because he forced me. But don't worry—I'm used to it now."
"Ohh!"
Having been threatened by Kaoru before, Ichinose showed no extra reaction to the word "forced."
Kaoru couldn't hold back anymore.
"Honami, do you even understand what she's implying?"
"Didn't you just say that?" Ichinose asked curiously. "Kushida-san felt too lonely by herself, which is why she wanted us all to do something mischievous together. And I think it's a good idea too. We're all the same—I can't keep avoiding someone just to do naughty things with you, right?"
Kaoru was momentarily speechless, while Kushida flashed a radiant smile.
"And also..." Ichinose grew slightly embarrassed. "You... you haven't been slacking off at all... If Kaoru wants to do it... you don't have to mind me..."
As she spoke, she covered her face with both hands.
Uttering such embarrassing words in front of Kushida and Horikita was too mortifying!
Kushida looked at her with a strange expression—she seemed to have guessed the reason Ichinose lacked experience.
....
Kaoru stared at the ceiling.
Today was the first time he had experienced the limits of this body.
"This is so weird. We actually couldn't take on one person."
Beside him, Kushida looked utterly drained.
Had she known Kaoru was this strong, she wouldn't have been so smug.
As it turned out, she had taken the most hits and was still feeling the pain.
"Are you even human?!"
"Who was the one just now shouting for another round?" Kaoru's retort left her speechless.
"I also think Kaoru is amazing," Ichinose Honami said, her face flushed as she gazed up at him from below.
"Do men... always keep going... like this... without stopping?"
"They shouldn't. That would defy biological limits."
Horikita struggled to prop herself up.
She had tried to escape earlier, only to be dragged back by Kushida and Kaoru.
"I looked it up online—he's definitely an exception!"
"You looked it up online?"
Kaoru and Kushida exchanged odd glances.
What kind of research was there to do on this? Unless she was reading...
Horikita Suzune's face turned red as she snapped, "Don't look at me like that! I was just doing research, okay?!"
"Alright, now it's all clean."
Ichinose smiled happily at her handiwork.
While the other two were still recovering, she had taken the initiative to tidy up for Kaoru before nestling into his arms with a contented smile.
"Did you have fun today, Kaoru?"
"If he dares say no, I'll bite him to death!"
Kushida sneered, feeling cheated.
She had wanted to see Horikita Suzune and Ichinose Honami posing with peace signs, but in the end, it was her who ended up doing it.
So frustrating!
But this frustration was relative.
Despite taking the most hits, Kushida was actually quite happy—for no particular reason.
Just recalling the earlier scenes filled her with joy, as if her mind was completely occupied by him now.
"I'm very happy. Having you all by my side is the most blissful moment for me." Kaoru wasn't lying.
After dying and being reborn, arriving alone in an unfamiliar world, he had once viewed everyone as mere NPCs in a game—until his bonds with them deepened.
"That line is so cliché!" Kushida mercilessly teased him.
Kaoru pulled her into his embrace, then waved at Horikita standing nearby.
"I don't need that. Honestly, I don't even like you." Horikita averted her gaze.
"Such a tsundere!"
Kushida was the first to scoff before yanking her over.
"Who was it that willingly put on cat ears earlier? And who was the one who volunteered to help?"
Horikita's face flushed red, but before she could retort, Kaoru had already pulled her into his arms.
Her cheek pressed against his chest, and she could feel the warmth of his heartbeat beneath.
Watching the two of them, Ichinose couldn't help but chuckle.
"It's a little different from what I imagined."
"How so?"
"I thought at least... Never mind, I won't say. Horikita-san and Kushida-san are both acting so unlike themselves right now."
"He's the one who corrupted them."
"Agreed."
"Do you two really have to be so united right now?"
"Who here hasn't been threatened by you at some point?"
"..."
"Actually, I've been wondering about something."
"What?"
"Look, I'm on the right, Ichinose is above you, and Horikita is on the left. What happens if there's one more person?"
"..."
"Why aren't you saying anything?"
"..."
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