Time Loop: Doing Whatever I Want

At this moment, Itsuki was still in the living room.

More precisely, she was pacing between the bedroom and the living room.

She wanted to know how long Makoto and Nino would stay in that room—but didn't want to look like an idiot just standing outside the door.

If her sisters saw her, wouldn't that be super awkward?

She had just witnessed Nino rudely dragging Makoto into the bedroom, and at that moment, she was shocked and furious.

Nino, how could you sneak ahead?

Ichika hasn't even made her move yet! And neither have I!

She'd placed herself last on purpose—because that made her the most important one.

After all, Makoto had shared his "secret" of founding the club with her first.

She had already calmed down by now.

Although she had always been honest and earnest since she was young, that didn't mean she wasn't smart.

Just a bit of thinking made it clear — with Nino's tsundere personality, even if she really dragged Makoto into the room, she definitely wouldn't dare do anything overboard.

At most, Nino would just sit down and talk with Makoto.

She probably wouldn't even dare bring up anything intimate like a massage.

Itsuki came to that conclusion and composed herself.

Just then, she happened to hear movement from the direction of the bathroom and decisively walked over.

Under her gaze, Ichika emerged from the bathroom with wet hair, completely focused on her phone, her fingers tapping rapidly on the screen — probably chatting with someone.

What surprised Itsuki a little was how absorbed Ichika seemed — not only did she fail to notice her presence, she even stopped right there in place.

About a minute later, Itsuki saw with her own eyes how Ichika's smug face gradually turned bright red.

"That damn Yukinoshita, how could she be so wicked!?"

Ichika's face flushed, and her brows clearly showed her embarrassment and anger.

"What's wrong, Ichika?" Itsuki couldn't hold back and asked, guessing that Ichika must've had another argument with Yukino.

Only then did Ichika notice Itsuki standing nearby. She quickly adjusted her expression and smiled gently. "It's nothing, I just had a little disagreement with Yukinoshita."

Then, as naturally as ever, she changed the topic. "Why are you just standing here? Were you waiting for me?"

She glanced toward her bedroom. The door was still open, and she didn't see Makoto in the living room. Was he still in her room?

"Yeah, I was waiting for you."

Itsuki didn't hide anything and said frankly, "Fushimi was taken away by Nino."

A question mark seemed to pop up over Ichika's head.

Her expression seemed to ask: what do you mean by "taken away"?

Itsuki calmly explained, "Just like it sounds. Fushimi was about to say hi to me earlier, and then Nino suddenly reached out and dragged him into her room."

Ichika went silent.

She knew that Itsuki wouldn't lie about something like this.

Which meant… Nino was trying to make a move again?

Already annoyed from her previous argument with Yukino, now this news made it even harder for Ichika to keep up her smile. 

She dropped the act and strode quickly toward Nino's room.

Itsuki followed her.

Just as the two of them reached the door and were about to knock—

Click.

The lock turned.

In the next moment, Makoto opened the door and looked at the two stunned girls standing at the entrance, as if surprised. "What are you two doing?"

Ichika reacted the quickest, putting on a fake, concerned smile. "Where's Nino?"

"She's still inside, completely absorbed." Makoto openly opened the door and said, 

"You two came at just the right time. Recently, I felt like my massage skills have improved again, so I had a little discussion with Nino."

"Discussion?"

Ichika and Itsuki were both confused.

Mainly because Makoto's expression was way too natural.

So natural that it felt like he was talking about official business.

And then he even invited them in: "Want to come in? Nino gave me a high rating this time. I think my efforts paid off."

"Oh." ×2

Ichika and Itsuki nodded in sync.

Whatever they were about to say was all swallowed back down.

Makoto observed everything clearly.

He had timed his exit on purpose.

Earlier, he'd seen that Itsuki witnessed him being dragged away by Nino, so she was definitely upset.

Since Ichika was in the shower at the time, he figured Itsuki would likely come find her.

With her sister accompanying her, Itsuki would have more confidence.

That's why he had waited near the door occasionally, listening for movement.

Because if he let Ichika and Itsuki knock first, Nino's room would've turned into a battlefield.

A true pro never lets himself get caught in a battlefield!

As the two stunned girls entered the room, they immediately saw Nino lying on the bed, her face full of satisfaction and eyes closed in contentment.

"What are you two doing here?"

Nino looked at them lazily, her voice carrying a bit of unfamiliar cuteness: "Makoto's massage just now felt amazing. His technique's improved again."

Ichika and Itsuki's faces instantly stiffened.

I haven't even gotten to enjoy it yet, and you already have!?

Ichika smiled sweetly at Makoto. "Since Nino already got her turn, shouldn't you make it up to me too?"

Itsuki, face flushed, looked at Makoto with hopeful eyes. "Um, can I try it too?"

Before Makoto could reply, Nino — still lying on the bed — propped herself up and lazily said, "Then you'll have to wait for next time."

Danger flashed in Ichika's eyes. "What do you mean?"

"Because Makoto-kun said he has to go home for something important."

"Huh? So soon?" ×2

Ichika and Itsuki both turned their heads quickly.

They still had a few hours left of their time together as five sisters.

Facing their gazes, Makoto explained, "Yeah. Yukinoshita gave me a detailed filming schedule, and I need to go handle it right away."

Hearing it was about the club's work, Ichika and Itsuki had no choice but to let it go.

Mission accomplished.

This too was something Makoto had planned.

To avoid falling into a battlefield, he had to bring up something the girls valued.

Since Ichika and Itsuki were both club members, of course they'd care.

Then Makoto said, "Don't look so disappointed. It's not like I won't visit again."

Oh, that's right. Today he got along well with everyone. If he comes again, even Miku and the others won't be against it. 

Maybe I can even convince him to stay over.

So thought Ichika.

Next time Makoto-kun visits, I'll be brave and invite him to my room. Even if he spends the night there, I'll be okay with it.

So thought Itsuki.

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