Sakurazawa Tomomi, of course, knew about evolution. The scene of Luna suddenly speaking human language that day was still vivid in her memory, as were the previous abnormal changes in Kazuma's body, all brought by evolution. She just hadn't expected it to be her turn, that she would be the first girl to receive the treatment of evolution.
"I thought you would choose Kanna or Akane," she said. If she remembered correctly, those two girls were the first to be with him. Although some ambiguous things had happened between them back then because of the breast milk incident, it was only ambiguous.
Truly becoming his woman came later.
"It's the same for all of you. You'll all evolve eventually; it's just a matter of order," Kazuma said, holding her two heavy breasts and playing with them a few times. "The reason I'm letting you go first, Tomomi, is because your constitution is already special. I want to see if there are any changes after evolution."
"I see. Hehe~"
She hung on Kazuma's neck, wriggling her body, and giggled, pushing out her chest. "Then let's do it."
"You trust me quite a bit, don't you? Aren't you afraid something might go wrong? I caused quite a commotion last time," Kazuma withdrew his hand, instead caressing the girl's tender, pale cheek. Her delicate texture made him pinch it a few more times.
Sakurazawa Tomomi also loved being caressed by Kazuma, loved being doted on like this by him. She actively pressed his hand and rubbed against it.
"Of course I believe you, Kazuma. You're my lover~ and so amazing—how could I not believe you? Even if something really went wrong, you would save me!"
Kazuma curled the corners of his mouth upward. The feeling of being trusted and relied upon like this wasn't bad. He patted Sakurazawa Tomomi's butt, released her, and took out the last Good Friend Communication Card, handing it over.
"Keep this safe before the evolution."
"What is this?" Sakurazawa Tomomi asked curiously.
"A gift. It's a special tool—something to protect you all, and also… well, a kind of proof of identity," Kazuma said vaguely. "If you want to know the specifics, go ask Kanna Hiiragi and the others later."
Sakurazawa Tomomi looked at her chibi version appearing on the card, her delicate features unable to hide her astonishment.
"You always manage to bring out some strange things… but I like it."
She liked any gift he gave her. Sakurazawa Tomomi pounced on him again, unable to contain her joy, clinging to Kazuma's body and acting coquettishly.
"Kazuma, I want a kiss~"
"There are other people here."
Kazuma felt his mind waver from the friction of her alluring body. The girl's scent drifted straight into his nose as his eyes shifted left and right.
"It's fine. If Shinomiya Natsuha is here, it means she's one of us," Sakurazawa Tomomi said, resting her head on his shoulder, her face buried in the crook of his neck as she gazed at him. "When I'm with you, I just can't control myself. On weekends when you're not here, I can't help but miss you, Kazuma. I like you—I really, really, really like you. Come on, kiss me~"
"…"
Who could withstand such coaxing? Kazuma certainly couldn't. He wrapped his arms around the restless girl and kissed her deeply.
Shinomiya Natsuha, standing to the side, felt uneasy. She couldn't tell whether it was jealousy or some other emotion. She could only stiffen her body, standing straight to avoid making a fool of herself.
Sakurazawa Tomomi's lips were slightly swollen when they finally separated. She licked the corner of her mouth with satisfaction.
"Natsuha, go guard the door. Don't let anyone in," Kazuma said, savoring the lingering sweetness, knowing it was time to get down to business. He raised an eyebrow at the girl who looked pure on the outside but was bold within. "As for that tool from earlier, if you perform well in the future, it's not impossible for me to reward you with one too."
"The benefits of evolution as well."
But Sakurazawa Tomomi looked surprised.
"Huh? Shinomiya-san doesn't have one?"
Kazuma lightly slapped her butt.
"Yours was the last one."
Sakurazawa Tomomi flushed in embarrassment, squirmed slightly, then clasped her hands together and stuck out her tongue at Shinomiya Natsuha.
"Sorry, Shinomiya-san. Please help guard the door for a while."
"It's fine," Shinomiya Natsuha replied. She couldn't bring herself to feel any hostility toward Sakurazawa Tomomi, a girl who was both cute and kind-hearted. "I won't let anyone in. Don't worry."
After the peerlessly beautiful girl left the room, Sakurazawa Tomomi looked suspiciously at Kazuma and asked the question she had been holding back.
"Kazuma, why does your relationship with Shinomiya-san feel a bit strange?"
"Isn't she one of us? And about this morning—that strange monkey must be related to you guys, right?"
"She's… half one of us, I guess. It's a long story," Kazuma said, shaking his head. "I'll tell you later."
"Okay," Sakurazawa Tomomi said, suppressing her doubts with a light smile. "But that strange monkey—it's related to you, right? You did it, didn't you?"
Others might not know, but her small group understood quite well.
"You all saw it?" Kazuma said as he pulled out the Evolution and Devolution Ray Source. "This tool can not only make you evolve but also devolve you. That monkey was Oga Masaru—I used this to turn him into an ape-man."
"So that's how it is… Wait!" The Sakura girl suddenly hugged herself nervously. "Kazuma, maybe we should forget it? What if you make a mistake? I don't want to turn into a monkey like that."
In an instant, Sakurazawa Tomomi's relaxed expression turned into panic. She even looked like she might run away.
Turning into a female monkey in front of the person she liked? She'd rather die.
For her, becoming stronger mattered less than staying beautiful.
"Actually… I don't really need to become stronger…" she shrank back, her face pale with fear.
"Are you that scared? Tomomi, don't worry. I won't mess it up," Kazuma said helplessly as he grabbed the girl trying to escape, pulling her into his arms and ruffling her sakura-colored hair. "Be good. You won't turn into a monkey."
"And evolution isn't just about strength. It can also improve your body—making everything about you closer to perfection. Your charm will increase, your figure will become more refined, your skin more elastic… you could even maintain your youth forever."
Kazuma smiled mischievously.
"Tomomi, are you sure you don't want that?"
The girl buried her face in his chest. Even through the layers of clothing, he could feel her heartbeat quicken.
"W-well… okay then."
The temptation of becoming more beautiful was simply too strong.
Then she saw Kazuma point the ray at her. It lasted four or five seconds before he turned it off. She held her breath nervously, but when nothing seemed to change, she relaxed slightly.
"Is that it? I don't feel anything different."
"It takes time. My last evolution lasted two days," Kazuma said.
But before he could finish, Sakurazawa Tomomi's cheeks gradually flushed red, and her body temperature began to rise—just like his had.
"No way… this fast?"
"H-hot… Kazuma, my body feels really hot," Sakurazawa Tomomi said, noticing the change. But she wasn't too afraid. She had seen him go through it before, and as long as she didn't turn into a monkey, she could handle it.
"This is normal. Don't worry—it means your body has started evolving. This kind of genetic change won't harm you."
"Really?" Her face was as red as a boiled shrimp. She giggled softly. "So I'll be like you, Kazuma? I remember you were pretty intense back then…"
He wasn't entirely sure about that.
"If I feel that way later, Kazuma, you have to take responsibility, okay? I believe you can handle it."
She even seemed a little excited.
"…"
Kazuma didn't refuse. After all, he stayed here precisely because he expected this. He pulled the curtain to block off the infirmary bed.
"Tomomi, lie down and rest."
Sakurazawa Tomomi lay on her side. She didn't feel too uncomfortable—just a rising temperature and slight dizziness. But she could clearly sense changes happening within her body.
"My body is getting hotter and hotter…" Her eyes became hazy as she reached toward him. "Kazuma… hold me."
"Wouldn't that make it even hotter? Should I get some ice?" Kazuma asked.
"I don't care. I want you to hold me," she murmured sweetly. "I don't want ice. Only you can make me feel better."
Kazuma had no choice but to lie down beside her, letting her cling to him. Her small head rested against his chest, and her body felt like a burning furnace.
It really was a bit alarming.
Of course, there was no real danger.
Sakurazawa Tomomi found it strange. When it was Kazuma's turn before, he had been extremely intense—but now that it was her turn, she didn't feel that kind of urge at all. Instead, she felt weak, calm, and unmotivated.
Almost like a strange clarity.
"So weird…"
"It's not strange," Kazuma said teasingly. "Everyone's constitution is different. Evolution affects people differently. It just means you're more of a calm-type girl, Tomomi."
"I don't want to be that kind of girl," Sakurazawa Tomomi pouted, clearly unhappy at being teased. Just as she was about to gather her strength to bite him, something unusual made her eyes widen.
"Kazuma, I… I feel swelling—and it hurts…"
She hadn't accumulated much these past two days, so why was it suddenly, suddenly swelling up so painfully?
The girl's exclamation made Kazuma look down. He also noticed her milk was continuously overflowing.
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