"Shoya-kun and I just arrived. Nothing happened. You saw it yourself..." Akane Nanao hastily explained when she heard Coach Tōgō threatening to expel Shoya Katase.
Just as she said, the two had feelings for each other, but the baseball club forbade dating. So, they avoided physical contact and kept their feelings hidden. Even when they ran into each other, their eyes would quickly break contact. They had been well-behaved until this morning when Katase suddenly found her and said he needed to tell her something at the warehouse this afternoon, urging her to come. But unexpectedly, the moment they met, Coach Tōgō appeared. Katase instantly abandoned her and fled like a mouse seeing a cat, leaving her alone to face the tall, burly Coach Tōgō.
"Heh heh, that's because I arrived just in time to prevent something bad from happening. Otherwise, a man and a woman alone, dry wood and a fierce fire—who knows what wicked things might have happened!"
The nearly two-meter-tall Coach Tōgō crossed his arms over his chest, his head slightly lowered. He stared down at the girl with his copper-bell-like eyes and stated emphatically.
"By the way, it seems Manager Nanao has poor hearing, so I'll reluctantly repeat myself."
"Nanao~ You don't want Katase to be expelled, do you?"
Coach Tōgō's fleshy face showed displeasure as he watched Akane Nanao about to speak again. His goal wasn't to expel that boy Shoya; he had other ideas. So, he spoke first, steering the conversation to the outcome he wanted.
"You!" Seeing Coach Tōgō's determined look, Akane Nanao knew further explanation was useless.
"What exactly do you want!?" The girl's face, beneath the baseball cap, which was originally rosy, turned pale. Even though her silver teeth bit her lower lip until a trickle of blood appeared, she didn't flinch. Finally, her expression changed, as if conceding.
"Heh heh, what do I want? Manager Nanao~ Your tone really misunderstands me! I didn't make the rule about no dating in the baseball club. It's a long-standing tradition, and this principle cannot be broken while I am the club director. Also, I'm worried about Katase's future. The National Tournament is coming up soon. If Katase plays for our school and performs well, he might be headhunted by a prestigious school. So~"
"So what..." Akane Nanao tensed up, as it concerned the future of the person she cared about.
"So~ Let me coach you. If your body is satisfied, you won't crave Katase anymore, and Katase can focus on training with peace of mind. Plus, there's another benefit: I, your coach~ am seasoned in combat and skilled in many techniques. When Katase wins the championship, you can openly be with him and even use the methods I teach you to please him. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation! Though I'll have to make a sacrifice, not only will I have to expend effort on you, but also train Shoya. Alas~ But! As the baseball club's coach, I must fulfill this duty!"
Coach Tōgō dropped his previous stern demeanor and spoke with heartfelt conviction, as if what he said were true. Especially when he mentioned his own experience, he proudly puffed out his chest, like a rooster successfully claiming a mate.
"Coach Tōgō! You!" Akane Nanao wasn't an idiot. She naturally understood what he meant: he was just trying to use this opportunity to assault her. Seeing Coach Tōgō's self-righteous act, claiming it was all for her and Shoya's sake, Akane Nanao felt so disgusted she almost threw up the lunch she'd eaten.
"What? Are you disagreeing with me!"
"..."
Ho Fei-yu, hiding in the shadows and witnessing everything, was speechless. This guy named Coach Tōgō was so shameless. To be able to say such things so righteously—if the First Emperor had used his thick skin to build the Great Wall, perhaps even Lady Meng Jiang wouldn't have been able to cry it down.
However, Ho Fei-yu was slightly surprised that the girl named Akane Nanao wasn't as dim-witted as he imagined. She still had the spirit to resist and question. Unlike some of the other foolish girls he had encountered before. For the sake of those girls' reputation, Ho Fei-yu wouldn't bring up examples.
Ho Fei-yu complained in his mind for a while, then looked back. He saw Coach Tōgō slowly approaching Akane Nanao. The girl timidly retreated a few steps, but as Coach Tōgō repeated some of his earlier words, Akane Nanao gradually stopped, standing still, helpless.
Clap clap clap—
"What a classic NTR scene. This applause is well-deserved, Coach Tōgō. You deserve a standing ovation, no! Applause. It's truly a sight for sore eyes~"
Just as Coach Tōgō was only a few steps away from Akane Nanao, Ho Fei-yu knew it was time to step in. He had been too engrossed in the gossip and forgot to intervene earlier. He couldn't let the NTR guy gain any advantage. So, he stopped hiding, walking out while applauding and teasing the coach.
"You are?!" Hearing another voice, Coach Tōgō's hand, which was about to reach out, froze. He awkwardly twisted his head to look at the source of the voice. Seeing a student, he subconsciously relaxed, then asked sharply.
If it was a student, it would be easy to handle. He could just bluff or threaten him.
Hearing the voice, Akane Nanao quickly looked at Ho Fei-yu, but her eyes held a hint of disappointment when she clearly saw him. The girl had hoped it was Katase returning to help her. Instead, it was an handsome boy who looked like a fresh freshman based on his clothes.
"Me? I'm just a passing Pure Love God. I just happened to hear something interesting, and accidentally recorded it~" Ho Fei-yu smiled, shaking the empty air in his hand, because he had used hypnosis to modify Coach Tōgō's perception.
His phone would never have trash like NTR on it. Even a photo would feel disgusting. Ho Fei-yu only recorded the beautiful moments in his life, such as his first trip to the zoo with Hanatsu Tenkawa, Alisa Nishikiori sweating on the ice rink, and running the convenience store with Shiori Fuyutsuki and Yui Nakaizumi.
Ho Fei-yu's attitude towards NTR was zero tolerance. Any NTR he encountered either died instantly or died after being squeezed of their last bit of value.
In Coach Tōgō's eyes, the photos on the screen of the phone Ho Fei-yu held were clearly visible, recording every moment of his actions, which astonished him.
Akane Nanao, however, felt confused. The younger student in front of her didn't appear to be holding anything. At the same time, a blush unintentionally spread across her fair face. After all, being seen by someone, especially a younger student, in such an embarrassing situation was mortifying. However, her nervousness had eased considerably, but she still frowned. She was afraid...
"You saw everything?"
"You look like a new freshman, just finished the entrance ceremony. Don't you know this is the baseball club's territory? Who allowed you to wander around! What if you startled the players! In that case, do you know how much sea cucumber they would need to recover? Which class are you in! Tell me quickly!"
After his initial shock, Coach Tōgō quickly returned to normal. He turned his body, his intimidating gaze instantly sizing up Ho Fei-yu and drawing some conclusions. A student, a freshman—he was even less afraid now. He started reprimanding Ho Fei-yu in the tone of a coach and elder.
Ho Fei-yu ignored Coach Tōgō, like a person being barked at by a leashed dog on the side of the road. The barking was loud but harmless, only making him seem like a clown.
Ho Fei-yu's eyes turned to Akane Nanao, who was looking at him with concern. He just gave her a slight nod, signaling her not to worry. He hadn't looked closely at the girl before, but now he saw that her figure was curvy, well-proportioned, and her face was top-tier. She would definitely be a main character in a normal anime. No wonder she was targeted.
"Boy, your elder is speaking to you! Has no one taught you about manners..."
A leashed dog might be harmless, but letting it bark continuously could still be annoying. The best solution was to knock it out with a stick.
So, Ho Fei-yu looked at Coach Tōgō again, his eyes radiating an icy coldness that cut to the bone. Coach Tōgō had crossed the ultimate red line concerning Ho Fei-yu's parents.
The moment Ho Fei-yu looked over, Coach Tōgō met his gaze and felt a shiver run down his spine, a sense of dread rising from his heart. He couldn't hold the gaze for even a second and immediately looked away.
But then came an immense feeling of humiliation. Coach Tōgō had never felt so stifled. He was intimidated by a mere kid who hadn't even grown body hair yet. He could lie through his teeth without batting an eye when questioned by the police, but now, he was—
"Nanao... Senpai, come here. Don't worry, I've got you." Ho Fei-yu said to Akane Nanao calmly.
The most severe punishment for NTR was a double strike—mental and physical.
It began now.