Chapter 82: 82: A Lie, Teacher Shizuka Is Still Outside
Regarding Eriri, besides having interacted with her during the first time loop, Makoto hadn't had any further contact afterward.
Although this defeated beauty was rare, Yumiko, who also had blonde hair, was equally beautiful, with even better curves.
Makoto was looking at Eriri, and of course, Eriri was looking at him too.
There were many thoughts in the girl's heart.
For example: She had often heard rumors about him at school before but hadn't paid much attention.
Now looking at him, he wasn't just tall—he was actually quite handsome.
Eriri hesitated for a moment, feeling that the two of them standing quietly like this was a bit awkward, so she took the initiative to ask, "Fushimi, are you waiting for someone?"
"Yes, I'm waiting for my friend..." Makoto hadn't finished speaking when a lively voice came from behind him: "Hello, Makoto~"
Then Ichika ran over with a bright smile.
As she got closer, she deliberately slowed down, hands behind her back, approaching gently, embodying the standard image of a cute girl.
Makoto inexplicably thought of a phrase: "Your little cutie suddenly appears."
Right after that, the other four joined in.
Except for Miku's greeting, which was somewhat calm, the other three were very energetic.
Especially Yotsuba.
All five of the Nakano sisters were gathered at once.
Eriri was stunned.
Although she had seen these five girls before, she had never seen Ichika running over like that, her chest bouncing nonstop.
Almost instinctively, her eyes quickly scanned from Ichika down across the chests of the five sisters.
Finally, she even looked down at her own chest.
How could it be so small?
Is this the normal size for a high school girl?
And all five came at once!
This scene was just caught by Makoto.
He was originally greeting the five sisters, but Eriri suddenly launched a "minefield clearance operation."
The hardest part to hold back was Eriri's final downward glance at her own chest.
Makoto almost couldn't help but laugh.
"You must be Sawamura-san, right? I know you. Many boys in our class say you're especially cute."
Ichika seemed to take on the dignity of the eldest sister and spoke with a familiar tone.
"Ah... thank you," Eriri blushed slightly.
It wasn't shyness but discomfort.
Yotsuba raised her hand from the side: "There are also some in our class. Sawamura-san really is cute."
Eriri really wasn't used to such enthusiasm.
But she maintained her school noble lady image, politely thanked them, and gracefully excused herself.
No sooner had Eriri left than Ichika dropped the act, approaching with a half-smile: "What were you talking about with her just now?"
Makoto saw the blatant "I want to know" expression on her face.
He deliberately smiled: "We were talking about studies."
Ichika's smile froze on the spot, waving her hands: "Don't talk about that. Just hearing 'studies' now gives me a headache."
Nino and the others exchanged confused looks, not knowing what had happened.
Itsuki was sneaking a smile.
It was rare to see Ichika show such embarrassment.
Because they were going home different ways, the two groups separated at the fork in the road.
Makoto still remembered Nino's mission reward; he planned to complete all the "freeloading meals" with the Nakano family's father at once today.
While waiting at home for a call from Ichika, Makoto thought about the uncontrollable Yumiko aura.
Last time, it was precisely because of this aura that Mayu decided to step across that door.
The second time, Mayu drank the Red Bull provided by the system and was practically a perfect glass window war goddess.
Full of spirit and fighting will, that night she had the aura of "definitely cutting down Makoto."
Unfortunately, Makoto's body was even stronger, and in the end, she could only submit the defeated CG, blushing heavily.
Thinking about it, it seemed Yumiko's contribution was part of it?
So, Mayu's glass window war goddess title had Yumiko's participation.
"System, I want to discuss something with you."
[Host, please speak.]
"Give me a backdoor option. I want to be the one to choose the queen aura buff."
[Sorry, master, the system really can't do that.]
"System, you're not ambitious."
Makoto wasn't disappointed, just a bit regretful.
It would be fun if he could choose his own buff.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Makoto guessed it was Mayu coming to visit, but when he opened the door, he found another person outside.
"Sorry to bother you, Fushimi-san." Hiratsuka Shizuka, with waist-length hair, smiled as she spoke.
Mayu wasn't wearing black stockings today but was still very pretty:
"I told Teacher Shizuka that your cooking skills are very good. She happened to be free and bought some groceries."
Makoto realized: "I see. But I'm going out to eat later, so I'm afraid I can't join you."
"Huh? Did you make plans with a friend?" Mayu asked in surprise.
"Strictly speaking, not really, because Ichika and the others' father is also coming. I'm just going to freeload a meal."
"Oh."
Mayu responded gently but her eyes were filled with disappointment.
Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't notice and teased: "I've heard at school you're very popular with girls. I didn't expect you to be invited to other families' dinners."
"I shamelessly go and freeload."
Makoto glanced at the quietly sulking Mayu and proposed: "How about this? Ichika hasn't called yet. I'll cook at Teacher Matsukaze's house."
"Won't that interfere with your plans with your friend?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka's eyes lit up. She had heard Mayu praise Makoto many times.
His cooking was on a chef level, enough to open a restaurant by himself.
If she hadn't been discouraged by a recent failed matchmaking, she would have brought groceries to visit Makoto long ago.
"It should be fine. Let's go."
Makoto changed shoes and headed out.
Mayu secretly gave him a sweet smile.
Obviously, this beautiful teacher also knew he changed his mind just for her.
Next door, Mayu took the apron for Makoto and skillfully helped tie it on.
This scene left Hiratsuka Shizuka a little stunned.
Their movements were so familiar.
Completely smooth and natural, like they often did this before.
At this moment, Makoto turned and smiled at her: "I used to come over to cook occasionally. After all, Teacher Matsukaze is my neighbor. Cooking together is more lively..."
Then he deliberately pointed at the still unfazed Mayu beside him: "The reason why Teacher Matsukaze praised my cooking to you is exactly because of this."
"I see, then I'll trouble you." Hiratsuka Shizuka also smiled, instantly letting go of her surprise.
Mayu now realized her behavior was somewhat improper.
Not only was it skilled, but also too intimate.
Good thing Makoto reacted quickly!
Afterward, Makoto started cooking in the kitchen, while outside two beautiful women chatted idly.
After a while, he heard footsteps behind him.
It was Mayu coming in.
"I'll help you," she said gently.
"No need. You just keep Teacher Hiratsuka company. She's a guest. I can't leave her alone outside... Uh, why are you closing the door?"
Makoto was halfway through his sentence when he saw Mayu close the slightly open kitchen door.
Then she came beside Makoto, nervously fiddling with her fingers: "Are you going to meet Ichika and the others' parents today?"
While she spoke, her eyes stared fixedly at Makoto's face, her anxiety nearly overflowing.
Makoto understood.
Even though she always looked gentle, she was still a woman.
She would feel possessiveness.
Especially since she knew Makoto was acquainted with the five sisters and was particularly close to Ichika.
The last time in the bathroom was because of Yumiko's aura, but the glass window war goddess was her own initiative.
So she also had possessiveness.
Makoto washed his hands clean, then turned to face her: "You're overthinking. If Ichika's father heard you say 'meeting the parents,' he'd probably want to punch me."
Then he told her about the awkward relationship between Nakano Maruo and the five sisters.
Mayu gradually understood: "You want to help ease their family relations?"
Makoto nodded: "Yes. Although Mr. Nakano is somewhat wary of me now, I believe after tonight's meal, he should be able to trust me."
Mayu averted her gaze, quietly saying: "You're willing to do this because you have a good relationship with Ichika and the others, right?"
Before Makoto could answer, a blush suddenly rose on her cheeks: "If I want to be a little selfish, would you be angry?"
"No." Makoto paused, "But I'm more curious what you mean by selfish."
Mayu blushingly tossed her hair.
Hiss!
Makoto was surprised.
Her eyes were filled with a seductive and shy watery color as she murmured: "I heard online that if a man pays a fee, other girls won't try to seduce him. Although you're pretty amazing..."
She didn't dare say more.
Makoto felt a deep respect.
Pay a fee?
Pay. Pay hard.
Master Tang once said, "Bandits must be exterminated at all times, no exceptions."
To be safe, Makoto very sneakily locked the door from the inside.
He turned to the deeply blushing Mayu and said seriously: "I'm already prepared to pay the fee."
Mayu shyly rolled her eyes at him: "Shh, keep your voice down. Teacher Shizuka is still outside."
After a short while, Hiratsuka Shizuka was eating snacks and watching a variety show in the living room when she discovered a habit of her close friend that she hadn't known before.
"Did she always have the habit of rinsing her mouth before meals? To pay such close attention to personal hygiene, that's impressive."
Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at Mayu, who was brushing her teeth, and spoke with some admiration.
Just as Mayu came out, she caught Hiratsuka Shizuka's admiring gaze, blushed, and shyly asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing. I just never noticed before that you're so clean."
"Clean?"
"Yes, brushing teeth before meals—usually even people who care about cleanliness wouldn't go that far. I have to learn from you."
"...I really am quite clean," Mayu's cheeks flushed deep red.
She glanced at the box of milk bought two days ago lying on the living room floor.
No milk today then.
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