Chapter 35: It’s hunting time!!

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Translator: Soafp

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“The final summer vacation of high school… Man! Spending it buried in studying would be awful.”

“Sure, but what choice do we have? Even if we get regular jobs, and especially if we want to attend a reasonably good university, studying is important.”

Summer vacation would begin in just a few days.

We would have roughly a month of free time, but for those of us graduating from high school this year, it could also be a difficult period in some ways.

“Still, because it's our final summer vacation as high-school students, we should study, but we should also have fun and make some memories.”

I said that to Akira and Shougo, who were talking in front of me.

Studying with the future in mind was important, but since this was our final year of high school, I wanted to enjoy it too.

“…Yeah, I guess you're right.”

“If you're not aiming for a famous university in a major city, you don't have to study yourself to death. Studying moderately and playing moderately sounds good.”

In the end, having fun was what made us happiest.

I still had no clear vision of my future. My family had told me that they would support me whether I chose university or employment.

I was grateful for the freedom they gave me. But my sister said university life was fairly enjoyable, so I was leaning toward going to university too.

(I really can't thank Mom and Dad enough. They've supported both of us and even given us the opportunity to consider university. I'm seriously grateful.)

I occasionally expressed my gratitude, but my parents seemed to realize how I felt and always told me not to worry about it because I was their child.

Whenever I saw them smile like that, I felt genuinely moved.

“What's with that expression? You look like you're grateful to the entire world.”

“Shut up. I am grateful to the world.”

I didn't think there was anyone who appreciated things more than I did.

I was grateful to my family, to the hypnosis app, and to the girls who not only accepted my desires but helped me relieve them.

I loved everything in this world.

“…That was a little creepy.”

“What?”

“??”

I told them it was nothing and stood up.

It was lunch break, so I headed toward an empty classroom as usual.

“Oh, you're already here, Saika.”

“Yeah.”

Saika was the one keeping me company today.

She had already opened the front of her uniform, deliberately provoking my excitement. The more time I spent with her, the bolder—and more suggestive—she seemed to become.

(Honestly, I never expected Saika to become like this. I suppose part of me had always fantasized about a girl who looked quiet and reserved secretly being very passionate.)

Perhaps she noticed that I was standing still, because Saika came closer.

She took my hand, pulled me along, and led me to the chair I usually used.

“Then, let's get started—”

“Wait a moment, Saika.”

“Huh?”

I wanted to build up my excitement a little more.

After I sat down, I had Saika sit on my lap and pulled her close, enjoying her warmth and presence.

She squirmed as though ticklish, but she never tried to move away. I silently thanked her and indulged in my desires.

“Say, Saika…”

“What?”

“Don't you think you've gradually become more suggestive? Or is it just my imagination?”

“If you think so, it must be your fault, Kai-kun. I don't want to do these things with anyone but you. I want to make you happy because you're the one I'm with.”

“When you say it so directly, it's embarrassing.”

“I'll say it. There's no reason to hold back these feelings. More importantly, I live for you, Kai-kun. Doing things that make you happy is the meaning of my life. You were the one who told me to live for you, remember?”

“Ah, right. You really are devoted, Saika!”

After that, I spent some time simply enjoying Saika's company.

Naturally, I eventually needed to release all the desire I had built up. When I asked Saika for help, she seemed to understand immediately and moved without needing further instructions.

“…Phew.”

Once again, I was completely satisfied.

There were still about ten minutes before lunch break ended, but Saika continued holding onto my arm and leaning against me.

It could almost have been mistaken for a couple's affectionate time together.

Still, it was summer, so it was a little hot.

“Kai-kun.”

“What is it?”

Even so, I couldn't bring myself to move away from the pleasant warmth.

While I was completely relaxed, Saika whispered a question into my ear.

“Why don't you go all the way with us?”

“Huh? …Ah.”

When I thought about it, this might have been the first time someone had directly asked me that.

Saika had once suggested it before, but I had immediately brushed the matter aside by saying I had no intention of doing it yet.

“I'm not going to. There are several reasons, but…”

“What reasons?”

Saika leaned closer.

I wondered why she was so eager for an answer, but the scent coming from her was so pleasant that I didn't think about it very deeply.

“It's not that I'm not interested. If I possess this power and boast that I'll use it however I want, then maybe I should try everything at least once. But…”

“But?”

“If something went wrong, I don't yet have the ability to take responsibility. And more importantly… I'd feel that I was treating you unfairly.”

“You wouldn't be.”

“I know you'd say that. But that's precisely because of the state you're in.”

To be honest, I knew that nothing I did would be a problem for her in her current state.

Even so, I believed there had to be a line I refused to cross.

“I know it sounds ridiculous for me to say that now. But I still need to draw the line somewhere.”

“Even if I do this?”

“W-Wait!”

Saika moved away from me and stood up.

She remained in front of me, challenging my resolve.

“Even though I'm like this? Even though I want it right now?”

“…”

I swallowed as I looked at her.

Even under hypnosis, her body could still respond to stimulation. Naturally, she had also begun reacting physically to the things we did together.

I often saw Emu in similar situations because of the toys we used, but even so, Saika's boldness was still too much for me.

“…Coward.”

“Shut up!”

“Coward.”

“I said shut up! I'll really attack you!”

“Then come to me.”

“…”

This girl was far too powerful.

We continued trading remarks like that for a while, but I somehow managed to restrain myself and survive Saika's relentless assault.

Still, it was not only Saika. Mari had also begun making similar advances more often.

“…Can I really keep restraining myself?”

The darker part of me occasionally whispered that perhaps it would be fine to cross the line.

If something triggered me, I was afraid I might leap over the boundary I had drawn for myself.

The problem was that the girls were simply too attractive.

“See you later.”

“…Yeah.”

Once I became too conscious of her, every small movement Saika made seemed alluring.

She had canceled out the calmness of my post-release state with an overwhelming surge of excitement, leaving me slightly afraid of her.

When school ended, I left immediately.

“…?”

My phone suddenly vibrated.

It was my sister.

“I'm going shopping. Do you want to come with me?”

I immediately replied that I would.

We arranged to meet in front of the station. When I arrived, my sister was waiting while looking at her phone.

“Onee-chan!”

“Oh, there you are.”

If my sister called, I would come running at once.

We began the shopping trip, but, as expected, my sister was still a woman, and shopping took a long time.

“This next one… and maybe that one too. Hey, Kai, aren't you bored?”

“I am, but I'll stay with you until you're finished.”

“…Okay. Thanks.”

My sister smiled softly and resumed shopping.

I watched her for a while, but then I needed to use the restroom, so I stepped away.

When I returned a little later, I tilted my head.

“…Who's that?”

My sister was talking to a man I didn't recognize.

More importantly, she looked uncomfortable. I could somehow tell that she had strong negative feelings toward him.

“Onee-chan?”

“Kai? Welcome back.”

“Hm? Who is he?”

“That has nothing to do with you.”

My sister hurried over to me.

When I wondered who the man was, she explained.

“He's a classmate from university. He's been approaching me constantly lately, and it's annoying. I didn't expect to run into him in front of you.”

“I see.”

They knew each other, but she clearly had no desire to know him any better.

My sister drew her already small frame closer to me.

“Masaki-san, what kind of relationship do you have with him? Don't tell me you're going to say he's your boyfriend—”

I immediately recognized that he was going to be troublesome.

I had already formed a negative opinion of him, but the fact that he could make my sister look so uncomfortable was enough to make him my enemy.

And there was something unpleasant about the way he was looking at her.

Was he thinking about doing something to my sister?

By the time I reached that conclusion, I was already holding up my phone.

Partner, it's time to hunt.