"I think I smell vinegar?" Kazuma grinned as he gazed into Kaede's blue eyes. "Kaede, you wouldn't be jealous, would you?"
The tsundere Student Council girl was about to retort, but Kazuma put his arm around the girl beside him and introduced her. "This is Sakurazawa Tomomi, my lover."
"Hello." The cherry-blosson girl nodded with a smile, speaking in a friendly and gentle tone. "I've heard about you from Kazuma, and you even came to the class to find him, didn't you?"
Although the girl was gentle and amiable, giving off a feeling like a spring breeze, those two towering snowy peaks were just too majestic. As she reached out, they swayed, leaving Kaede with a blank expression. She could only stiffly shake her hand.
Damn it, so big! How did she develop like that? It's over the limit, right? It's basically a foul. I can't compare; I really can't compare in this aspect. Does Kazuma actually like them this big? What a pervert!
"H-hello." Kaede squeezed out an awkward smile.
"Actually, Tomomi also has plans to join the Student Council," Kazuma continued, as if he didn't see the embarrassment and conflict on Kaede's face. "Since you and the others are members of the Student Council, could you let Tomomi join?"
Kaede snapped back to reality. "You're really good to her... But joining the Student Council isn't that easy, especially for a first-year student. Suzu and I only got in because we had a senior's recommendation, plus our grades were excellent..."
"Tomomi's studies are also excellent; she's an honor student too," Kazuma blinked. "Not just studies, her athletic ability is also outstanding. Her qualifications in all aspects are very exceptional, so surely joining the Student Council shouldn't be a problem."
Is she that amazing? The more you say, the more pressure I feel. Even so...
This time, Suzu pulled her sister aside and spoke calmly to Kazuma. "No problem. Tomomi-san's qualifications are excellent enough; we can help her join the Student Council."
Suzu, you actually agreed? This is a love rival, you know.
Kaede looked at her sister in frustration, but thinking that if they were really counting love rivals, one more didn't seem to make a difference, so Kaede immediately deflated. "Got it, we will recommend Tomomi-san."
"Tomomi-san, I can take you to see the Student Council now," Suzu invited Sakurazawa Tomomi, then gave Kaede a meaningful look. "Sister, don't bother with this kind of thing; you go to the classroom with Kazuma."
Kaede didn't understand what her sister meant for a moment, and Sakurazawa Tomomi didn't seem to understand either.
Tomomi nodded naively and innocently. "Thank you, Suzu-san. Kazuma, I'll head to the Student Council first~"
Sakurazawa Tomomi kissed him on the cheek, then waved and left with Suzu.
After the two left, Kaede finally realized what happened. Wait, I'm alone with Kazuma now? So Suzu was helping me?
"Kaede, your sister is quite something." Kazuma naturally realized Suzu's intention. Walking slowly through the schoolyard, he smiled at the blue-haired girl beside him. "She really thinks about her sister, doesn't she~"
"My relationship with Suzu has always been very good." Kaede didn't deny it, walking beside Kazuma on the forest path. "That Sakurazawa Tomomi-san is very pretty, and her figure is very good. She seems to like you a lot."
That kiss just now was naturally seen by her.
"So, you really are jealous, aren't you?" Kazuma turned his head.
"I'm just stating an opinion normally. What jealousy?"
Kazuma wasn't surprised at all by Kaede's tsundere remark. He had experience dealing with tsunderes; just be straightforward. "Okay, okay, you aren't jealous. It's me who is jealous, is that okay?"
"What are you jealous of?"
"Seeing that childhood friend of yours being so persistent, of course I'm jealous." Kazuma suddenly leaned in close to the girl beside him, sniffing her scent. "Didn't you notice he's been following behind us the whole time?"
She really hadn't noticed. Just as she was about to turn her head, Kazuma grabbed her arm.
"Kaede, you two have a really good relationship, right? Childhood friends... I'm actually quite envious. I really want that too, but I never had the chance. Seeing how close you are, I'm actually quite jealous inside."
Hearing Kazuma say this, Kaede's face suddenly flushed bright red. "Jealous? What are... Kazuma, you really... He and I are practically strangers now. When I came to school this morning, I didn't even acknowledge him."
Was this an explanation?
Kaede wasn't quite sure herself. Hayato-kun's jealous expression disgusted her, but when Kazuma said similar things, she didn't feel any aversion at all. Instead, she found it rather cute.
"Wait, what are you doing?"
Only now did she realize he hadn't let go of her arm; in fact, he had pulled her even closer. Their bodies were almost pressed together. Kaede felt a surge of panic.
"Of course, continuing what we started on the rooftop last time. There's no one here, don't worry," Kazuma said with a grin, leaning close to the girl's ear, his breath tickling her. "Kaede, we already did intimate things last time. Doing it again shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Kaede glanced around and realized this was the place where she had encountered that killer and where Kazuma had saved her. The stone-paved path through the dense woods was indeed deserted.
There were no other students, only Hayato-kun hiding behind a large tree in the distance, observing them.
Remembering what happened last time, Kaede stopped struggling. Her gaze towards Kazuma was complex, hiding a trace of tenderness. "Last time... last time was just out of gratitude. There was no other reason."
"Then consider this time compensation. Your childhood friend painted me as the villain, so it's up to you to make it up to me."
"You are a villain... Mmm!"
When Kazuma embraced her and kissed her, Kaede's hands had already lost the strength to resist. Of course, she didn't resist anymore. As if accepting Kazuma's audacity, she slightly parted her lips, allowing him to delve inside.
His tongue explored her cherry-like mouth, then tangled with hers.
"Kaede, hearing you say that hurts my feelings," Kazuma said, his hand stealthily cupping her chest. That softness once again fell into his palm, being toyed with by him.
"Big villain... I'm letting you do this... what's there to be hurt about?" Kaede unconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck, responding by nibbling on his tongue.
"Also, Kazuma, I'm not doing this with you because of him, don't get it wrong. I have, mmm... I already have nothing to do with him."
Kaede tried to swallow his saliva, her entire body burning up. That guy probably saw what we're doing too, right? Slurp. "Kazuma, now... now you're not jealous anymore, are you?"
Kazuma paused for a moment, then kissed her even more fiercely, kneading the girl in his arms more forcefully. "So everything you did was to help me? Kaede, you're so good~"
This tsundere girl unexpectedly stirred a sense of gratitude in Kazuma's heart.
"Kazuma, let me make this clear first. Kissing and... touching my chest is okay, but you can't touch there."
It was unclear whether Kazuma heard her or not. In any case, he held the petite, adorable girl and showered her with kisses, leaving his marks on her cheeks and neck. Kaede didn't refuse either, clinging to the boy and continuously responding.
As if deliberately trying to make Hayato-kun see this scene.
To Kazuma, Kaede was tsundere and cute. But in Hayato's eyes, his childhood friend was simply a wicked woman, even appearing somewhat hateful to him. What was Kaede doing? What was she doing?!
She was actually embracing and kissing that guy, letting him take advantage of her like this? Hayato-kun could hardly believe the facts before his eyes. Having secretly followed them, he was subjected to the most intense, most shocking impact.
Such a lewd, vulgar scene... he couldn't believe it was Kaede.
When she was with me, she was never this proactive! Damn it! Did you just give away your first kiss like that? The childhood friend he liked was offering her first kiss in another man's arms, acting coy and clinging to another man.
Her face was covered in a blissful, crimson blush.
This blow was too great for him, more shocking than Kaede's previous cold attitude, something he couldn't let go of. Deep inside, it felt as if countless blades were slicing into him, leaving him scarred and in unbearable pain.
His mind nearly collapsed, wanting to scream and shout, wanting to vent violently. He even wanted to rush over and stop them, beat up that bastard, and snatch back his childhood friend.
But it remained just a thought. He found his legs weak, unable to muster any strength, let alone the courage to charge over. He was afraid; he was terrified. He feared that guy named Kazuma. The shadow he cast was simply too large!
Hayato-kun knew very well that even if he did rush over, Kaede would side with him. She wouldn't help him. Look at Kaede now, her face flushed, how satisfied she looked.
Hiding behind the tree, Hayato's eyes were bloodshot. Watching the childhood friend he liked throw herself into another man's arms firsthand dealt a blow that left him utterly dejected. Losing his strength, he slumped onto the grass.
If before he still felt he had a chance to win back Kaede and Suzu, now, seeing Kaede with that person, he knew he had completely lost any opportunity. No matter what he did, it was impossible to return to how things were with his childhood friend.
Perhaps... I've lost them forever.
The childhood friend sat slumped on the ground, devoid of hope. Another heartbroken soul had joined the world.
"Kazuma, do you really enjoy doing this sort of thing so much?" Kaede felt strange as she watched him bury his face in her chest. "Like a little baby."
"I do. This way I can feel your scent and your warmth. It's wonderful~" Kazuma nuzzled his cheek against her.
"Mmm, saying such embarrassing things..." Kaede blushed, holding his head. "But compared to that Sakurazawa Tomomi, my chest is very small, isn't it?"
"They might not be that big, but they're not small either. Anyway, I really like them."
Kazuma's actions proved his words weren't just empty talk. Feeling the boy greedily inhale her scent, seemingly fond of her fragrance, a wave of joy also rose within Kaede's heart.
"But just this once. Next time... next time you're not allowed to do this."
She was being tsundere again.
"Kaede, but what if I become addicted to your body? If I can't have a taste, I'll be in agony."
"What kind of talk is that? Aren't you ashamed? At most... at most once every two days."
Kaede stammered softly. It was clear the girl's tsundere act was only surface-level now. In reality, she was almost tamed by Kazuma, utterly unable to resist his advances.
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