"St. Louis? Why are you suddenly asking about her?" Noshiro asked curiously.
Lu Chen, lying lazily on Taihou's lap, said, "Friedrich told me there's an Eagle Union dinner party tonight and that I should go. She also said the person picking me up is named St. Louis, but she didn't tell me anything else."
Taihou's black stocking lap pillow was great, and Noshiro's black stocking felt good too, especially Noshiro's reaction—covering her small mouth, blushing, and gasping softly. She was almost caught by Purifier on the podium. Oh, no, she was almost pushed past her limit by Purifier.
With their desks pushed together, Lu Chen wouldn't believe it himself if he claimed the teacher hadn't noticed.
After being collectively pushed past his boundaries by Noshiro and the others, Lu Chen found that he adapted very quickly—so quickly that he thought he had a talent for being a scumbag.
Of course, this was his misconception. A true scumbag maintains improper relationships with multiple women without them knowing about each other, unlike him, who was chatting with Noshiro, one of his girlfriends, while resting his head on the beautiful black-stockinged legs of Taihou.
There was a slight hint that he wanted to test everyone's tolerance, but it wasn't much—so little that Lu Chen himself doubted the thought. It was more like an excuse to interact more with beautiful girls.
He estimated that before long, he would stop pretending and fully embrace his identity as a promiscuous harem protagonist who just wanted to get close to beautiful girls, if no one stopped him.
It was obvious that such a person did not exist at the moment, and likely never would.
"You don't even know what St. Louis looks like?" Noshiro asked.
Lu Chen honestly shook his head, eliciting a soft "That tickles~" gasp from Taihou beneath him. He paused, then said, "Friedrich only told me to wait outside the academy gate after school, and I'd recognize her instantly."
"Recognize her instantly...?" Noshiro suddenly thought of something. She exchanged a look with Taihou. They saw the same answer in each other's eyes. "If it's St. Louis, that makes sense."
"Could it be that outfit?!" Taihou felt a sense of crisis. "Lu Chen-sama, I have a beautiful burgundy evening gown, a truly beautiful one. Would you like to see it?"
Taihou's figure was so good that she would definitely fill out an evening gown well. Lu Chen was very interested, but unfortunately, he couldn't this time. He said, "It's an Eagle Union party. It's probably not appropriate for you, a Sakura girl, to attend, is it? Also, what kind of outfit does St. Louis wear that made both of you make that face?"
Taihou's expression flickered, and she eventually gave up. If it weren't for the pesky rules constraining her, she would have long since completed her wedding rites with the Commander.
"Well... how should I put it? It's a very special and daring outfit. Since Friedrich didn't tell you, perhaps she wanted to give you a surprise," Noshiro explained laboriously. If it were her, she wouldn't have the courage to wear that kind of clothing, even at home.
It was fortunate that the Port only had one male Commander. No, it should be said that because the Port only had one male Commander, St. Louis dared to dress like that.
"How daring? More daring than your 'boyfriend shirt'?" Lu Chen teased. To date, he hadn't seen anyone wear anything more daring than Noshiro's boyfriend shirt. Even the maids in the cafe wearing erotic maid outfits had to concede defeat, after all, Noshiro was already halfway through the door of the R-18 category.
"Th-that, well, they're about the same?" Whenever the boyfriend shirt was mentioned, Noshiro felt like crawling into a hole. She claimed she wanted to win the Commander's heart with sincerity, but in reality, her actions were bolder than anyone else's. Fortunately, Hutten cut in halfway, or else she would be stuck with the title of a pure-faced vixen.
"When did that happen?" Taihou's voice rose a notch. What do you mean, Noshiro? Are you secretly running ahead?
"N-Nothing, nothing. Let's discuss tonight's dinner party," Noshiro dodged the question. "Right, Lu Chen, do you have formal wear? It's best to wear formal attire for official occasions."
Lu Chen said, "About that, Friedrich told me not to worry about it. She said I could come as I please."
"Ahaha, that's right, that's right," Noshiro gave an awkward laugh. The Ship Girls at the Port always deferred to the Commander. "Th-then, what time will you be back tonight? Will you eat dinner there?"
"Answer my question," Taihou stared angrily at Noshiro. She had a good habit of not easily letting things go, especially when it came to issues related to Lu Chen; she was very particular.
Noshiro looked troubled. "Can I not say?"
"Taihou, don't ask any more. It's about the same as your situation in the infirmary," Lu Chen patted her hand. They were both in the hugging, holding, and touching stage; the difference was negligible.
Taihou muttered, "So cunning."
Do you really have the right to criticize her?
"I probably won't be home for dinner. It would be unreasonable for the party not to provide food, right? Also, are you planning to stay at my place again tonight?" Lu Chen asked.
Noshiro countered, "Is that not allowed?"
"No!" Taihou made a big X with her hands, her ample chest bouncing. "You and Hutten have both spent a night with Lu Chen-sama. Tonight must be Taihou's turn!"
Noshiro immediately countered, "Lu Chen and I are boyfriend and girlfriend. Hutten has already met the parents. We both have legitimate reasons."
Taihou, I didn't mean to target you, but you targeted me first. Now we're even.
Taihou was stunned. She looked down at Lu Chen, swaying slightly, and said pitifully, "Lu Chen-sama, I'm your girlfriend too, right?"
Honestly, they had touched, they had hugged. If he flipped the script and said he wasn't responsible, the girl would definitely become corrupted. Taihou was different from the others Lu Chen had met; she was a bit of a jealous hothead.
"Right?" Lu Chen intentionally teased her. Taihou was simply too cute.
"Right!" Taihou nodded vigorously. Lu Chen was now truly in danger of being smothered by her chest. "Anything Noshiro can do, Taihou can do too. Never mind the boyfriend shirt; even if I wore nothing, Mmmph Mmmph Mmmph..."
Lu Chen quickly covered Taihou's mouth. "Enough, stop talking. You're right."
As expected of Taihou. She always manages to say something shocking.
Slurp—
Lu Chen released his right hand and asked, eyes wide, "Taihou, did you really just do that?"
"Lu Chen-sama's taste is wonderful! Taihou can lick anywhere you want, as long as it's you," Taihou giggled. "So, let Taihou serve you to sleep tonight."
Noshiro inwardly sighed. Her plans for tonight had fallen through.
"No problem, if I can make it back on time," Lu Chen said with a strange tone. "Didn't I tell you? Friedrich told me I don't need to worry about using protection."