She looked helplessly at Shizuku and said, "That's right, it's exactly what you think. That guy is a massive pervert. I suggest you stay far away from him!"
"..."
Shizuku now fully understood the meaning of the trade.
"Is it because of that wager?"
Her gaze deepened. "But isn't it also because of you?"
"Uh... I..."
Stella shrank back, feeling guilty.
But Shizuku added in her mind, 'It's also because you led me to him.'
Love at first sight.
It truly exists.
However
Shizuku didn't know how to judge Rei Ao's actions.
But
"He must have his reasons."
When Shizuku said this, Stella gave her a strange look.
'Is she out of her mind?' A pervert is still a pervertwhat reason does he need?
Yet Shizuku seemed to see everything clearly.
'If Rei Ao is as bad as Stella says, why doesn't she stay away from him?'
'Even though he saw her naked, she hasn't said a single harsh word to him.'
There was only one possible explanation: she wanted him to.
Stella noticed the determined look in Shizuku's eyes and felt a sudden chill.
"You... you haven't fallen for that guy, have you?"
Shizuku nodded, lowering her eyes. "Love at first sight."
She admitted it!
Stella was dumbfounded.
"Love at first sight are you sure you're okay?"
"I'm perfectly fine. My heart is racing, telling me I've fallen for Rei Ao."
"Huh? Do you even realize the guy you like has already fooled around with two other chat group members, and right now, he's with the principal"
"I know."
"You know, and still?"
"Heh, those are just trades. True love is true love, and trades are trades. You don't understand."
Shizuku smiled slightly.
"..."
Stella felt her head spinning.
There's no saving this girl!
...
Late at night.
"You're back?"
Rei Ao had just returned home after an eventful time, feeling quite pleased.
He found Mai Sakurajima lying on the couch, wrapped in a bath towel, half asleep.
"Haah~"
She yawned and, upon seeing Rei Ao, stood up and headed to her bedroom.
Without much emotion, she said, "You look tired. Go to sleep."
Bang.
The door shut.
Rei Ao knew Mai was angry.
He sighed. There wasn't much he could do.
At least Kurono Shinguuji lived up to her age.
But it seemed like Mai had been waiting for him for quite a while, and now she was probably jealous.
He walked to her door and knocked softly, but Mai didn't respond.
So he said, "Mai, I won't close my door. I'll be waiting for you."
Then he headed back to his room.
This strategy was called "waiting for the rabbit."
Not long after
Click!
The rabbit arrived.
Hearing footsteps and the sound of a door opening, Rei Ao, lying on the bed, smiled triumphantly.
Sure enough, Mai couldn't resist coming over.
In the dark room, Rei Ao felt her warm body slipping into the bed beside him.
Before he could say anything
"Hiss!"
He sucked in a breath.
Mai had grabbed his most delicate area!
"Heh... so you can feel pain, huh?"
Mai chuckled coldly.
"..."
She misunderstood. Rei Ao wasn't in pain; it was just that Mai's soft hands were too much to handle.
Beast.
That was how Kurono Shinguuji had described him after their session, having fully submitted to him.
Rei Ao felt this was quite accurate.
Sure enough, Mai soon realized something was wrong.
"You you don't have any limits, do you?"
Mai was shocked.
What she was holding seemed to be growing.
'Gulp...'
Mai nervously swallowed.
Suddenly, her sharp nose twitched.
"I smell some older woman's scent."
She was clearly displeased.
"You seem quite proud of yourself?"
Her words were loaded with meaning.
Rei Ao grinned.
She was referring to the scent of Kurono Shinguuji, of course. Mai was definitely bothered by it.
"It was part of the trade. I couldn't avoid it," he offered a half-hearted explanation.
He then tried to shift the focus onto Mai.
"If you think I've picked up too many mixed scents, why don't you"
"Shut up!"
Mai snapped, embarrassed and angry.
Rei Ao immediately fell silent, waiting.
After a moment.
Sensing something.
He smiled again.
He had won this gamble too.
"Mai, you've got such a soft heart beneath your sharp words."
"Hmm? You say that again!"
Mai stammered, warning him.
Rei Ao quickly corrected himself.
"Ahem, I misspoke."
"Mai's lips is sweet and soft. Please continue."
~~~
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Chapter 45: Shizuka Hiratsuka's promise
The next day.
Mai lazily leaned against Rei Ao's arm, her eyebrows twitching as she slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Rei Ao smiling gently at her.
"Awake?"
"!"
Mai blushed deeply. Yesterday, jealousy had clouded her judgment, and she couldn't resist coming over. Things quickly spiraled out of control.
Luckily, Rei Ao had kept his promise and didn't take things too far.
Suddenly, Mai felt something odd.
She turned her head in shock: "Are you a monster?"
Rei Ao chuckled.
"Can't blame me. You should blame yourself."
"Huh? Blame me?"
"Mm-hmm. Mai is too irresistible."
"It's still early. How about a little good-morning cuddle?"
"Wai"
...
At school, in class.
"What's on your mind, Rei Ao?" Megumi Kato asked, noticing Rei Ao deep in thought.
"Kato, I've been thinking about something academic."
"Academic? So Rei Ao-kun is interested in learning, aside from making trades?"
"Hm?"
Rei Ao looked up at Megumi. He had a feeling that her calm expression was hiding a deeper meaning, probably related to the trade he made the previous day.
But he shook his head and said, "Of course, this is a deep subject."
A "good-morning cuddle" could indeed be considered an academic topichow to make the most out of the cuddle experience.
There's a lot of nuance to it.
The trick was to use leg strength in combination with specific areas to achieve the best experience.
Earlier that morning, Mai hadn't allowed things to go further, so he had to come up with ways to get closer to her. At least in the art of cuddling, he was already making progress.
Now, Mai was far from resistantcuddling literature was something even she could enjoy for a lifetime.
Megumi didn't know what was on his mind. If she did, she would definitely give him a strange look.
Before long, class started.
Shizuka Hiratsuka walked up to the podium with large strides, holding a report card in her hand. Her gaze briefly swept over Rei Ao with a complicated expression.
She began, "The test results for our class are excellent this time"
She didn't reveal the grades, only giving some general praise and keeping some anticipation alive. Around the midday break, the full grade rankings would be posted on the school notice board for everyone to see.
However, before starting her lecture, she specifically said to Rei Ao, "Rei Ao, please come to my office during the break."
During the break.
In the office, Rei Ao arrived on time.
Seeing him, Shizuka Hiratsuka rubbed her temples, looking troubled.
"Rei Ao, how do you feel about your performance on the test?"
Rei Ao replied confidently, "I should be ranked first, right?"
"First? Yes, that's correct."
Shizuka Hiratsuka smiled wryly. "But you scored a perfect score in all subjects."
A perfect score in every subject.
Do you realize what that means?!
Even Shizuka Hiratsuka was utterly shocked.
Rei Ao, sensing that Shizuka's words were loaded with more meaning, raised an eyebrow.
"Are you implying that I cheated, Sensei?"
Shizuka gave him a serious look.
"No, I don't think you're that kind of student. But some of the teachers are suspicious of your results."
"I've tried my best to defend you from their doubts, and I hope you understand."
"I do," Rei Ao said, understanding the situation.
He wasn't unreasonable. After all, his sudden jump from being outside the top 100 to achieving a perfect score in all subjects was rather unbelievable. Suspicion was natural.
"So, what's the plan to prove I didn't cheat?"
"..."
Shizuka looked at Rei Ao's mature demeanor and couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"Aren't you going to ask any other questions?"
"Sensei, you don't think I'm the type to throw a tantrum, do you?"
Rei Ao shrugged.
"I understand you have your own challenges to deal with."
Shizuka felt touched that her student was so understanding.
She stood up and patted his shoulder, then took out a new set of test papers.
"This is a new exam."
"I, along with another teacher, will supervise you as you complete it."
"As long as you score 90% or higher, it will be enough to clear any doubts."
"I know this might seem a bit harsh, but"
Before she could finish, Rei Ao raised his hand to stop her.
"Let's go with that plan."
"You're agreeing?"
Rei Ao grinned. "Of course."
"But, Sensei, do you remember the promise we made?"
"Uh"
Shizuka suddenly remembered the verbal agreement they made when collecting the test papers.
She looked at Rei Ao cautiously.
"You're not planning anything inappropriate with your teacher, are you?"
It was meant to be a joke.
But Rei Ao nodded.
"That's right."
"???"
Shizuka was stunned.
~~~
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Chapter 46: Mafuyu Kirisu
Rei Ao: "I think, Shizuka-sensei, you're not only beautiful but also have a great figure. It's natural to have thoughts about an attractive woman, right?"
"You... You're not joking, are you?"
Shizuka Hiratsuka couldn't help but blush and feel her heart race at such a direct compliment. Ever since she became a single woman, no one had been so straightforward with her.
"Do I look like I'm joking?" Rei Ao asked in return.
"..."
It didn't feel like a joke.
But...
"Calm down. Our roles"
"I know, of course."
Rei Ao said seriously, "I just want to have a meal with you sometime, Shizuka-sensei. What are 'you' thinking?"
"Huh?"
His words suddenly took a sharp turn, leaving Shizuka Hiratsuka momentarily stunned. She had really been caught off guard just now.
"Anyway, let's focus on the test situation first. Who's the other teacher supervising?" Rei Ao naturally shifted the topic.
Having ambitions didn't mean revealing everything all at once. Scaring Shizuka too much would only make things harder later.
"..."
Shizuka Hiratsuka gave him a suspicious glance but then answered.
"It's Ms. Mafuyu Kirisu, the homeroom teacher of Class 1."
Mafuyu Kirisu?
Rei Ao was slightly surprised, realizing he had forgotten about her.
She was known as the "most strict and impartial" teacher.
...
Soon enough, a stunning teacher entered the office, catching Rei Ao's attention.
She had striking blue eyes, waist-length cherry-pink hair, a perfectly cut fringe, and braids framing both sides of her face. Her tall, slender figure was accentuated by a form-fitting dark professional outfit: a dark pencil skirt paired with black stockings, and sleek black heels. Her curves were almost flawless.
Shizuka Hiratsuka noticed Rei Ao's gaze and felt a sudden jolt in her chest. For the first time, she realized that this boy had a certain fondness for beauty.
It wasn't just hernow, he was staring at Mafuyu Kirisu with the same intensity. She worried that Rei Ao might suddenly confess to her like he had just done with her.
While Shizuka Hiratsuka was personally flustered, she knew Mafuyu Kirisu wouldn't tolerate such things. Mafuyu was strict about enforcing school rules.
So, she quickly said, "Ms. Kirisu, you're here. This is Rei Ao. Let's get started."
"Alright."
Mafuyu Kirisu's serious gaze settled on Rei Ao. In fact, she also had doubts about him. She knew all too well that human talent had its limits. If Rei Ao had been this capable all along, he should have already been at the top of the class. But until now, he had never even ranked in the top 100.
Grades without talent didn't just skyrocket overnight.
Her own three problem students were prime examples:
Fumino Furuhashishe excelled overwhelmingly in subjects like modern literature, classical literature, and Chinese, earning her the nickname "Sleeping Beauty of the Literary Forest." Her talent in literature was outstanding, but she had no aptitude for math or science, and yet, her dream was to go to a science university and pursue a career in astronomy.
Rizu Ogataranked first in math, physics, and related subjects, known as the "Thumbelina of Mechanical Engineering" due to her incredible talent in science. However, she had no aptitude for the humanities. Despite this, her dream was to attend a liberal arts university to study.
Then there was Uruka Takemotoa rising star in swimming, winning championships in freestyle, and called the "Black Pearl Mermaid Princess." But her academic grades weren't high enough to meet the standards for a sports scholarship.
With these examples, along with her own understanding of talent, Mafuyu Kirisu was the least convinced that Rei Ao had achieved his results honestly. It was she who suggested this retest and volunteered to supervise.
"Before we begin, I have a question for you, Rei Ao."
"What would you like to ask, Ms. Kirisu?"
"Did you really not cheat?"
Rei Ao maintained his smile. "Even if I said no, you'd still have your doubts, right? You've already made up your mind."
"..."
Mafuyu Kirisu was taken aback. She wanted to refute him, but...
It seemed she 'had' already made up her mind.
As a teacher, that was wrong.
For a moment, she reflected on herself.
"I'm sorry, Rei Ao. I shouldn't have asked that."
"It's alright. Let's just let the results of the test speak for themselves."
Rei Ao didn't really care what she thought.
He picked up the exam papers and asked, "Shall we start now?"
"...Yes."
~~~
Sensei~~~
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Chapter 47: Inherent Device: King of All Things, Gyaru Yui Yuigahama
The questions on the test were so simple that Rei Ao could answer them with his eyes half-closed, only dedicating a fraction of his focus to fill out the answers. Meanwhile, his mind was preoccupied with the chat group.
"This Inherent Device has a rather peculiar effect."
[Name]: Rei Ao
[Level]: 31
[Abilities]: "Freeze," "Self," "True Sight," "Transformation," "Blessing," "Cognitive Disappearance," "Sword Qi Mastery," "Crimson Lotus Dragon God," "Causality Time Interference," "Inherent Device: King of All Things"
