Vol. 2 Chapter 98 – The Sea, Popular Types, and a Luxury Resort (22)

“Eh… ah…” (Reiya)

I suppressed the urge to call out to her and returned my gaze to the smartphone screen.

‘I’m grateful you’re being thoughtful, but… is this really okay? In various ways…’ (Reiya)

I tapped the screen and sent the typed message.

‘Of course, it’s a good opportunity. I told everyone that the back room is under interior construction so they shouldn’t enter, so you won’t be disturbed’ (Sakuramiya)

‘What about Hikaru?’ (Reiya)

‘So it doesn’t seem suspicious, take turns. If you say you’re waiting for her, she’ll happily go, right?’ (Sakuramiya)

I couldn’t find anything more to say in response to Sakuramiya-san’s words.

Setting aside what we would or wouldn’t do, I certainly wanted to be alone with Hikaru too.

During this high school period, there probably wouldn’t be many opportunities to spend time in such a location.

It would surely become a wonderful memory.

However, I felt slightly conflicted about something.

Guilt about sneaking away from everyone… or perhaps some kind of doubt…

But I couldn’t rudely refuse when she was being so thoughtful.

‘Then I’ll take you up on your kind offer for a little while…’ (Reiya)

In the end, I went with the flow and sent an agreement.

I stood up from the sofa while suppressing my presence slightly.

Turning my back on everyone absorbed in games and karaoke, I slowly took a step forward.

No one paid attention to me leaving the area.

Surely Shuu and Fujimoto-san had also left boldly in the same way.

I climbed the large living room stairs with their open ceiling design and headed to the second floor.

It was a large condominium-style cottage designed for large group use, with several bedrooms lined up along a hallway on the second floor.

I headed toward the designated furthest right room.

The door was closed but didn’t seem to be locked.

Naturally, there was no sign of anyone inside.

Had someone been hidden beforehand for a successful prank on me coming in with improper thoughts!

…That was probably overthinking it, so I turned the doorknob and opened the door—

“…Ugh.” (Reiya)

A faint sweet rose-like fragrance wafted out from inside.

Apparently aromatherapy had been lit for atmosphere.

Thinking this was unfamiliar… I fully opened the door and stepped inside.

The softly lit interior had a two-person sofa and table… and a double bed with pure white sheets.

The wall facing the entrance was entirely glass, with a balcony outside offering a panoramic view of the night sea and starry sky.

Indeed, a perfect room had been prepared for spending time with a lover.

After checking the room and getting used to the aroma scent, I plopped down on the bed.

This was incomparably fluffier than the bed at home.

The soundproofing must be solid too, as the noisy living room sounds were barely audible unless I strained to listen.

In other words, whatever happened here, no one would notice…

“No no no… what am I expecting…” (Reiya)

I shook my head to drive out the improper desires that swelled when I let my guard down.

We’d only been officially dating for less than two months, so it was still too early for us…

Well, some couples might do it around that time…

Besides, guys and girls have different circumstances regarding such acts.

Girls bear various risks, and they need mental preparation too…

But what if Hikaru also wanted to…?

With her aggressiveness, it wasn’t impossible to say…

Arguments for both sides kept surfacing, making my emotions swing back and forth.

Considering various possibilities, desire reared its head again.

“No no no… bad, bad…!” (Reiya)

I shook my head again and drove it out.

For now, let’s set aside doing it or not…!

I’ll just think about spending this time with Hikaru and making good summer memories.

If that resulted in a good mood and something happened naturally… well, it couldn’t be helped.

While I couldn’t fully suppress such desires that still emerged somewhat—

Click…

In the night silence, the sound of a doorknob turning came from behind.

My body instantly stiffened from the surprise attack and extreme tension.

After karaoke sounds flowed in from the opened door, it closed and silence returned.

Footsteps gradually approached from behind.

Maybe sensing something too, it didn’t feel like the usual flying leap.

I also kept my gaze down, staring intently at my knees while waiting for the arrival.

It came within seconds, and the visitor sat beside me just as I had done.

Along with feeling the mattress sink beside me, I sensed a slight discrepancy.

A scent different from what was burning in the room stimulated my nostrils from beside me.

Not flowers, but a somewhat exotic sweet fragrance.

But Hikaru shouldn’t like this type of perfume, so I looked up—

“…Eh?” (Reiya)

It wasn’t Hikaru there.

“Sakuramiya-san…? Why…?” (Reiya)

“Surprised?” (Sakuramiya)

The organizer of this trip sat beside me with a mischievous smile.

“Surprised or… confused…” (Reiya)

“Just because of that, don’t look at me like you’ve seen a ghost. It’s hurtful.” (Sakuramiya)

She laughed aloud seeing me confused by this completely unexpected situation.

“N-no… but… eh? H-Hikaru is…?” (Reiya)

“Hmm? Hikaru? She’s still downstairs singing with everyone. Do you need something?” (Sakuramiya)

“Not need something… I just thought Hikaru would come…” (Reiya)

I spoke frankly to her as she played dumb.

Naturally, I’d thought she was being thoughtful so Hikaru and I could spend time alone.

I couldn’t understand Sakuramiya-san’s intentions for coming herself, leaving me only bewildered.

“Hmm… I was planning to do that initially. But what you said at lunch bothered me.” (Sakuramiya)

“Lunch…?” (Reiya)

“Yeah, you know… you two haven’t had sex yet. Meaning you’re still a virgin too, right, Kageyama-kun?” (Sakuramiya)

“U-um… what does that have to do with this situation…?” (Reiya)

I nearly lost words at another too-direct reference, but somehow managed a questioning response.

Whether from the rose aroma burning in the room or the different sweet scent she was giving off, my head felt hazy and I couldn’t organize my thoughts well.

“They say it’s hard when it’s both people’s first time, right? I hear some couples break up after big failures, and if something like that happened to you two during my planned event, I’d feel terrible. So…” (Sakuramiya)

“S-so…?” (Reiya)

To my confusion, she smiled again provocatively.

“I thought I’d lend a hand…” (Sakuramiya)

Saying that, she literally began opening the light cardigan she was wearing.

“So you won’t fail with Hikaru when the real time comes… I’ll let you practice with me first.” (Sakuramiya)

Sakuramiya-san whispered in an ear-tickling voice while bringing her sweet-scented body closer.

To such a her, I—

“No, I’m good…” (Reiya)

More naturally than breathing, I delivered a perfect parry at the perfect timing.