CH 17

The Hide-and-Seek and the Darkness and the First Love (3)

“Junya-senpai, please let go of me.”

“Don’t wanna.”

He put force into his fingertips that were around my waist. He put in so much force that it hurts.

Junya lifted his head suddenly and gazed at me with eyes so large they looked like they were going to spill out. Peeking through his partly opened mouth, one could spot a crimson tongue and his cheeks were dyed in a light peach colour.

While staring at me, he slowly but surely pushed me down. I’ve become the horse that’s being ridden on again, exactly what should be done about this?

“Puchi, puchi”, from top to bottom he unfastened the buttons I took great pains to fasten. Although my body was bared again, I’m not embarrassed because it’s pitch dark.

Ah, that’s not the problem. I’ll eyeball him with a more severe look. Straddling me with such high spirits, he even seems to be preparing for sexual intercourse.

“I’ll get angry.”

“Don’t be angered.”

“Release me then.”

The left corner of Junya’s mouth rose and he smiled.

“No way.”

Geez, he’s not listening to me at all!

This isn’t the time to be acting so easygoing, right.

I almost unconsciously yelped when he ultimately hoisted my belt. “Kachi kacha” sounds resounded throughout the entire storeroom, and the release of pressure when the belt was removed was so refreshing that my waist loosened.

Even though it was just for an instance, just now I had the resolution to have sex with Junya. But at this moment that resolution feels like a faraway thing. In other words, this means that I have no intention of doing such a thing with him now.

“What you do mean “No way”! Junya-senpai, for real, please stop……”

“I’m not stopping. I like Makoto. And I want Makoto to like me too.”

“Who on earth would come to like you when they’re having such things being done to them? Rather, they’d come to hate you!”

When I bluntly told him my genuine feelings, Junya became on the verge of tears. Panicked, I stroked his head. Then, with a face as though nothing happened, he again cheerfully placed his hands on my belt.

E, what’s this. Even if I hit him now it’s considered self-defence, right? It’s not my fault, right?

“Makoto?”

My shoulder shook in surprise when the door of the storeroom was knocked.

This voice belongs to the Prince.

The Prince could have noticed because we were making so much noise. That’s lucky of me.

“Un! Kiritani, it’s me. I’m over here.”

“Makoto! So you’re fine. Is the hentai Student Council kaichou with you?”

“That’s right~. Prince-sama. I’m together with Makoto. Ne, Makoto?”

Letting out a wheedling voice, he deposited the tip of his nose into the nape of my neck. At the same time, he slipped his hand onto my torso and caressed my flank, causing me to involuntarily let out a sound. It’s ticklish.

Hearing my voice, the Prince started beating the door as though he had the intention of tearing it down.

“Makoto?! Makoto!!”

“Kiritani, both Junya-senpai and I are safe. Can you help me fetch the key?”

“I understand. But that hentai bastard! If you lay a hand on Makoto I’ll beat you to death!”

The sounds of his footsteps faded away.

Ah I’m relieved. I’m truly relieved. The Prince today was really a prince-sama.

It takes less than 5 minutes to fetch the key, there shouldn’t be any danger of me losing my chastity in this short amount of time. This way, my chastity has been protected.

Relieved, strength left my body. Thereupon, Junya made a pouting face and in a peppy manner got off my waist.

“How disappointing…… I was thinking of creating a fait accompli.”

“‘Fait accompli’……. can’t you talk about more serious matters?”

It’s unbearable that my chastity was being targeted time and time again.

He sat in seiza-style[1] before me, with a serious expression on his face.

Even though he’s such a frivolous guy, he tentatively made a promise to face me seriously and at the core he was an honest child. He should be able to understand what I’m saying.

“I won’t come to like you even if you do such a thing to me.”

“Then what should I do? To get you to like me?”

I initially thought he’s joking but it appears he’s serious.

“You see here……”

“Because, if we part ways here, Makoto probably won’t talk to me again?”

“I’ll apologise for avoiding you so far. From now on I’ll properly listen to what Junya-senpai has to say. Only if you talks about proper matters, that is.”

Junya took my hand and placed it on his cheek.

“…… Okay.”

“While it’s easy to connect only the bodies, I don’t want to build a relationship on that. We need to communicate properly, heart to heart. Do you understand?”

“Un…… As I thought, I’m useless, huh. At this rate I’ll really become a sex fiend. I’m sorry, Makoto. It’s the first time I’ve come to love someone so much so I don’t know what to do.”

A guy like him who’s an experienced master at love-making was blushing while looking at me. He hid his lips with his large knuckles and looked at me with upturned eyes.

If Subaru saw this, it’ll become a spectacle whereby she rolls over with a nosebleed. It’s fortunate that Subaru wasn’t here.

However, what should I do about his ‘coming out’……

Does Junya really love me? Iya iya, no way no way no way. There’s no way, right…… right?

He likes me “as a friend”, right? It’s okay to interpret it that way, right?

Noisy footsteps came from beyond the door, growing louder. The clattering sounds of a key opening the door rang out and with excessive vigour, he dove into the storeroom.

“Makoto! Are you okay?”

“A, ah… I’m fine――”

Just as I saw the figure of the Prince who’s bathed in perspiration, the next moment he was hidden by the Junya’s shadow. In other words, Junya embraced me strongly and even left a kiss on my cheek.

Though to me it just feels like I’ve been bitten by a dog, the look of the Prince’s changed as he grabbed hold of the back of Junya’s neck.

“I’ll trash you. Narahashi Junya, I’ll seriously trash you.”

Even though he’s expressionless, one can see that he’s emanating a terrifying killing intent.

The Prince’s eyes were completely hooded, trying to shoot a hole through Junya. With all his strength, his delicate and slender arm constricted Junya’s neck.

Junya gave his usual Cheshire Cat-like grin. He had on a face as though he’s totally treating the Prince like an idiot.

“Geez, the Prince is so scary. Bunny-chan, save me~”

“You try and put your hand on him and I’ll put an end to your life.”

“I’ve already put my hand on him. Here, here, take a look.”

Junya pulled open my already-unbuttoned shirt and pointed at the nape of my neck. He’s probably pointing at the kiss mark he made just now.

The Prince released an even more dangerous aura. I feel that it’s okay to let it go since it’s just a kiss mark. If I keep feeling disturbed about every single thing, I won’t be able to live in the world of an otome game.

“What did you do to Makoto…… That, even his clothes were stripped off……”

“I only stripped one clothing though?”

“Kora, don’t say things that’ll cause Kiritani to misunderstand. Kiritani, this was caused by an incident. Nothing happened between Junya-senpai and I. It’s okay. Hora, let’s go home.”

I raised my hips and retrieved Junya’s rabbit ear parka[2]. Then while expressing my gratitude, I handed it to him.

Out the window, the curtain of darkness/of the night had fallen, the only light source shining on the school building was the moonlight. I buttoned my dress shirt and picked up the necktie that fell near my feet.

Once I’m out of the door, Narahashi who was following behind me cheekily seized my hand.

“Bunny-chan, go home with me~?”

Pulling aside the playful Junya, the Prince wedged himself us.

“Chotto~ Prince, you’re in the way, you know?”

“Don’t call me ‘Prince’. Also, don’t come near Makoto, he’ll catch your hentai-ness.”

While protecting me behind his back, the Prince stood before Junya and blocked his way.

Like before, the Prince’s fur stood on its ends as though he was a parent cat protecting his kitten. As I thought, he appears valiant, or should I say, kind of cute. Unknowingly, I let out a smile.

“Stop fighting. Let’s quickly find Yurino-sensei and Mitsuki.”

Because they separated to look for Junya and I in different directions, they’re probably still desperately searching for us.

It’s not too bad because I have Mitsuki’s phone number but I don’t have a way to contact Yurino-sensei at all. It’s also likely that we’ll miss each other if I blindly search for him.

Yoshi, the moment I came to the decision that we should stay put and wait, something jumped at me from my rear. As one would expect, I was so surprised that my breath got caught. As a high school boy, being jumped at isn’t that scary but as expected when I’m assaulted from behind in the dead of the night at school, even the obtuse me would be shocked.

Wondering who it could be, I turned around and saw a 155cm fairy-san. It was my kawaii imouto Mitsuki, followed by Yurino-sensei.

What good timing. How did they know that the Prince found me? Is this even possible? Is it because this is an otome game?

“I contacted them.”

The Prince smoothly clarified my doubt. I see.

“Mou! Mako-chan’s an idiot! I was worried!”

“I’m sorry…… I’ve made you worried.”

“Mou…… But I’m glad you weren’t hurt. I prepared dinner for you, Mako-chan. It’s the hamburger you like.”

The Mitsuki who looked at me with tearful eyes was really kawaii. I really think she’s an angel.

Mitsuki’s neediness struck my heart and gave me an indescribable feeling. You definitely can’t let any guys except me hug you. Just the thought of you who’s so defenseless diving into someone else’s chest makes onii-chan so worried that he won’t be able to sleep at night.

She gazed at me with her big and round eyes. As she scolded me with a frown, she said that she made hamburger with her upgraded cooking specs.

Even though Mitsuki went to lengths to cook up an evening meal, for me to not return home quickly, I was a failure as an onii-chan.

“Thanks, Mitsuki. I’m sorry.”

I embraced Mitsuki’s small body and gently stroke her head.

“Un. That’s enough.”

Mitsuki gave an embarrassed smile.

“I’ve also troubled Yurino-sensei and Kiritani. Thank you very much for looking for us.”

Putting a stop to my lovey-dovey moment with Mitsuki, I lowered my head towards Yurino-sensei and Kiritani.

After all, if these 3 didn’t come and look for us, my chastity would have been in danger. The word ‘grateful’ isn’t enough to express my gratitude to them.

“Narahashi-kun and Makoto-kun caused us a lot of worrying. The deadline for the reflection essay is 1 week later, okay.”

I don’t know where he brought them out from but he handed us 5 blank essay sheets.

Does he want us to write today’s reflection on these…… Yurino-sensei who had on the face of an harmless animal, in the blink of an eye said such sadistic words.

“Do you have, any questions?”

Even though he’s smiling, for some reason he was emitting an aura that’s hard to oppose.

Both Junya and I frantically shook our heads left and right, appealing to him that we’ll not oppose him.

And thus the eventful 21st of April ended in this manner.

Even though I’ve been going through every day so eventfully, it’s a joke that it’s still April, right? It seems I’ll need to remain in this world for at least 11 more months. The road ahead is too long.

But a part of me has been, little by little, starting to enjoy living this kind of life.