When Saotome received the Luck Rabbit Foot, whether it was her psychological effect or not, she truly felt as if destiny had favored her.
She had a feeling that if she played another round of Mahjong, she might be able to get a direct Grand Slam.
"I will definitely cherish this gift…" Saotome Meari tightly clutched the Luck Rabbit Foot in her palm, her smile sweet.
Even if this Luck Rabbit Foot had no effect, it was Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's first gift to her, and he had even made a promise with her; the added value alone was immeasurable.
Saotome was a nostalgic person; her water cup had been used since elementary school and she was reluctant to change it now. She would also cherish the Luck Rabbit Foot Ayanokoji gave her.
Not only did she not receive a "punishment," but she also solved Hanatemari's problem and received a precious gift from Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.
Saotome Meari felt that too many surprises had come, feeling like she was dreaming. She murmured, blushing, "Is this real? You're not punishing me and you're giving me a gift…"
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka raised an eyebrow, "What, you're not happy unless I punish you?
If you hadn't said anything, I almost forgot. You gambled with your body without even consulting me. It wouldn't be right if I didn't punish you…"
"I didn't say that!"
Meari, realizing her slip of the tongue, frantically shook her head, but Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had no intention of letting her off the hook. He picked up his phone and, in the position of pressing Meari down, began taking photos with his phone.
Saotome's clothes were half-open, her face flushed, and her shy expression was especially genuine, even more alluring than the poses deliberately struck by a cam girl.
It was rare to see such an expression from Saotome, and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had a great time taking pictures.
"I've taken these photos of you. Consider them your punishment." Ayanokoji shook his phone and said with a smile, "You brought this upon yourself."
"Is that all…" Saotome Meari let out a slight sigh of relief, still feeling a bit of regret internally.
"Are you saying you want me to continue?" Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's gaze wandered, gradually moving from up to down.
If Saotome Meari were to say she wanted it, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka would be happy to fulfill her wish.
"No!" Saotome shook her head vigorously, blushing, "I didn't say that!"
"Alright then, it's getting late. Go to sleep quickly." Ayanokoji pinched Meari's face and deliberately asked, "Do you want to sleep outside, or do you want to sleep with me?"
Outside in the living room were sofa sets; sleeping three or four people wouldn't be crowded. Of course, if Meari wanted to stay here, Ayanokoji wouldn't stop her.
"I… I'll sleep outside!" Meari sprang from the bed, clutching the Luck Rabbit Foot in her hand, and hurried to the room door, her face red. She opened the lock and pulled the door open, suddenly a figure with an ear pressed against the door fell towards her.
Meari instinctively dodged, and Kurume, wearing a pink bathrobe, fell to the ground.
"Kurume, you're not asleep yet?" Meari looked down at her in surprise, "And, are you eavesdropping…?"
"Hahaha, what a coincidence…"
Although her "eavesdropping" was discovered, Kurume wasn't embarrassed at all.
Her gaze swept over Meari, and an expression of surprise suddenly appeared on her face, "No way, you two really did it…?"
Meari's face was now completely red, her clothes disheveled, and her breathing rapid, looking like she was enjoying the afterglow, making it hard not to think that something had just happened between the two of them.
"No, we didn't!" Meari instinctively retorted, then asked, "What about you? What are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"
"I'm waiting to take over for your second half." Kurume straightened herself, saying proudly, "My gambling debt hasn't been repaid yet, so isn't it normal for me to be here?"
Even though she was the one in debt, Kurume was very spirited, which left Meari at a loss for words.
"Kurume, you've come at a good time. I have something to ask you."
Ayanokoji came to their side, stroked Saotome's head, and said with a smile, "Meari, you go to sleep in the living room first. Leave this to me."
Before Meari could respond, Ayanokoji pulled Kurume into the room and shut Meari out. Then came the sound of the room door being locked.
Saotome stood at the door, stunned for a while.
…What's going on? I came out, and Kurume took advantage of the situation to enter the bedroom?
I might as well have slept in the bedroom directly. Why did I run out and open the door!
I really made an unnecessary move. I already said all those confessions, why did I run out!
Saotome was very annoyed, but at this moment, staring blankly at the door, she had no solution. However, she wasn't very worried; she trusted Ayanokoji's character, he shouldn't do anything to Kurume.
Especially with herself and Hanatemari right next door.
She turned to look at Hanatemari, who was sound asleep on the sofa, sighed softly, and lay down on the other side of the sofa, closing her eyes.
As soon as she closed her eyes, the desire for sleep rushed over her, and she fell asleep in no time.
Meanwhile, in the room.
Although Kurume hadn't slept all night, she was still very energetic. She said with a giggle, "Ayanokoji, you've pulled me into the bedroom now. Are you perhaps wanting me to repay my gambling debt?"
Saying that, Kurume took off her outer bathrobe, revealing Ayanokoji's white shirt underneath. She licked her tongue and looked at Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, her eyes slightly hazy, "I wonder if you'll still have the energy after your fierce battle with Saotome…"
This pure yet alluring expression hit Ayanokoji's sweet spot, but now was not the time for such things.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka crossed his arms, annoyed, "Don't you know why I called you here?"
Kurume jumped onto the bed, facing Ayanokoji in a duck-sitting pose, and shook her head with a smile, feigning ignorance.
"I really don't know. Aren't you here to ask for the gambling debt? After all, I lost 530,000 plus a meal plus one night to you."
"Why did you appear at this party gambling? Tell me."
Seeing Kurume still with that puzzled expression, Ayanokoji uttered a term: "Zenshoukai."
"Saotome has already told me everything. She and Hanatemari went to participate in this gambling because Ren Shen Chen Kui introduced them. If I'm not mistaken, you should be the one Zenshoukai sent to supervise Saotome and the others."
Kurume had said a few days ago that Zenshoukai had contacted her, and now she coincidentally appeared at the party. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka didn't believe this was just a coincidence.
Kurume's expression became subtle: "So you already knew…"
Ayanokoji found a chair, sat on it, and made a listening gesture: "Tell me, what exactly happened."
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