Kanzaki Saku was still immersed in the darkness of the Togawa family, pondering Sakiko's reasons for forming a band.
At that moment, Taki emerged from the bathroom, having changed into her pajamas. The wide neckline revealed the upper part of her chest.
She saw that beside Kanzaki Saku, Sagiri was leaning against him, fast asleep. This presented her with a perfect opportunity.
Taki walked straight to the single sofa next to Kanzaki Saku and sat down elegantly, then gently crossed her left leg over her right, striking a "queen-like" pose.
The posture revealed the long lines of her legs and carried a silent provocation.
"Brother Kanzaki." She spoke, trying to attract the attention of Kanzaki Saku, who was looking down at his phone.
Hearing her, Kanzaki Saku lifted his eyes from his phone screen and looked at her.
"Taki-san, are you done bathing? You should dry your hair properly, or you'll catch a cold." He was still maintaining his persona, gesturing for her to continue.
Taki, however, decided to stop beating around the bush. She spoke directly, keeping her voice low to ensure she wouldn't wake Sagiri.
"Brother Kanzaki, between the two of us, let's stop playing games."
Kanzaki Saku raised an eyebrow slightly, put down his phone, and assumed a listening posture, gesturing for her to continue.
"In the bathroom just now," Taki's cheeks flushed slightly, but the redness was more from anger than shyness, "I waited for you for a long time."
Kanzaki Saku didn't reply, simply watching her quietly, as if waiting for her to continue.
Seeing him remain impassive, Taki took the initiative to be blunt: "Brother Kanzaki, there's no one else here, and Sagiri is asleep. There's no need for you to keep playing the part of the pure, harmless, gentle older brother in front of me now, is there?"
A mocking smile played on her lips. "Weren't you quite eager in the bathroom earlier? You're not as innocent as you seem."
"So, stop pretending. Tonight, just yield to me and let me have a good time. I promise, I'll give you an unprecedented experience of pleasure."
After hearing her, Kanzaki Saku leaned back against the sofa, his posture relaxed, and said, "Oh? And if I refuse?"
Taki seemed to have expected this question. Her face showed no surprise, instead revealing an "as expected" expression, followed by a triumphant smile.
She mimicked Kanzaki Saku's posture, leaning back and crossing her arms over her chest, a movement that further accentuated the curves of her bust.
"Refuse?" She chuckled lightly. "Brother Kanzaki, of course you can refuse. However..."
"Have you ever considered what Sagiri would think if I told her everything about your 'true face'? For example, what you and I did in the bathroom?"
Taki continued to apply pressure, her tone smug: "The only reason you go to such great lengths to maintain this pure and flawless 'good brother' persona is because you care what Sagiri thinks of you, isn't it?"
"Tell me, if she knew that the brother she idolizes—so sacred and inviolable, like the white moonlight—is actually a man who's available to anyone, would she be disappointed in you? Would she no longer be willing to sleep so defenselessly by your side like this?"
Kanzaki Saku thought to himself, 'She's right. If Sagiri found out, she definitely wouldn't sleep next to me anymore. She'd sleep right on top of me.'
However, Taki didn't know that Sagiri also wanted to be with Kanzaki Saku; she just thought Sagiri was a sister with a strong brother complex. She also didn't know that Kanzaki Saku maintained his persona simply for amusement and wasn't actually susceptible to her threats.
She believed she had hit Kanzaki Saku's "weak spot." Taki was confident that with this threat, Kanzaki Saku would surely submit.
In reality, although Taki's entire reasoning was wrong, she still ended up getting the result she wanted.
After hearing Taki's threat, which she thought gave her leverage over him, Kanzaki Saku's face did not show the panic she expected.
He just sighed lightly, the sigh tinged with the sorrow of being misunderstood. "Taki-san, you've misunderstood.
The reason I do those things isn't because it's in my nature. It's to help support my family."
"As you know, my health is poor, which has burdened the family. Sagiri has to earn money by drawing at such a young age. As her brother, how could I just stand by and watch?"
"So, I occasionally accept some 'assistance.' Or, like in the bathroom this afternoon, I proactively seek out 'clients' who are willing to help me."
Kanzaki Saku positioned himself as a pitiful figure, giving an answer that was unexpected by Taki, yet seemed plausible.
Taki was stunned. The reason sounded damnably reasonable! And it perfectly fit Kanzaki Saku's pure persona—a man forced by circumstances to sell his looks.
Taki was too lustful, her mind completely clouded. She didn't consider that with Kanzaki Saku's looks, he could easily find a more lucrative profession, not to mention that with the apparent teleportation ability he showed in the afternoon, he wouldn't be short on money.
Or perhaps Taki was just pretending to believe Kanzaki Saku's story for the sake of a better experience.
In any case, Taki immediately went along with this new narrative: "I see, so it's for money. You should have said so earlier! Money is not an issue."
She pulled out her phone with a swift motion. "How much do you want? Name your price. As long as you satisfy me, I can afford any amount."
At this moment, she felt that the role of a patron was now added to her role as a threatener, which excited her even more.
Kanzaki Saku casually named a rather large number, and Taki didn't haggle, generously paying it directly.
She completed the transfer on the spot and showed the phone screen to Kanzaki Saku. "There! Now can I enjoy the services I'm entitled to?"
Taki was already impatient to enjoy Kanzaki Saku's special services.
However, Kanzaki Saku once again looked troubled and refused her.
"Taki-san, I'm afraid we can't do it here. It's too risky." Kanzaki Saku showed a hint of difficulty, gesturing toward the sleeping Sagiri beside him. "What if we wake her..."
"I want it here!" Taki interrupted him. "The thought of being with her precious brother, right next to the oblivious Sagiri, is what makes this so thrilling."
Kanzaki Saku shook his head firmly. "No, it's too risky. I can't..."
"Can't?" Taki's gaze instantly turned cold. "I paid you! Are you trying to take the money and run?!"
"No, what I mean is," Kanzaki Saku lifted his eyes to meet Taki's gaze.
"You have to pay more."
"What?" Taki didn't react for a moment.
"I'm saying, if you want to do it in front of Sagiri, you have to pay more!" Kanzaki Saku repeated his condition.
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