The next morning the air was crisp when I stepped out of my house.
Kotoha was waiting for me at the gate like always, but the moment I saw her I could tell something was different. Her hair caught the light in a way it never had before, framing her face neatly and softening her features.
The waves gave her cheeks a gentle glow. Her nails were painted a pale pink that shimmered when she lifted her hand to wave.
It was subtle but it made her look more mature.
"Did you go to the salon yesterday? You look pretty."
"I-I did."
I reached for her hand and we began walking together. Her palm was warm against mine, and I brushed my thumb over her glossy nails while we walked.
Would pretty nails make a handjob feel even better?
"Souta-kun liked that I went to the salon, right?"
"Yeah. You look wonderful."
Her cheeks turned pink at that, her smile shy but bright.
"Then… do I get a reward from it?"
Cold sweat prickled along my back. She was learning too quickly. Our dynamic was already set, and if I denied her now I risked breaking it. If she pushed for sex, it would be impossible to refuse without ruining everything.
Yesterday had shown me that even denying her a kiss had been a disaster. If I wanted to keep my harem dreams alive, if I wanted to leave space for Hiyori, I couldn't let myself be locked into being Kotoha's boyfriend.
"…Yeah. What would you like for your reward?"
Her eyes shone. "I get to decide?"
"You don't want to?"
"I do! I do!" She bounced in place with excitement.
"Have you decided?"
She gripped my hand tighter, tugged me down closer, and whispered into my ear with a trembling voice.
"…Sixty-nine…"
"…Sixty-nine?"
"Souta-kun, shush! I saw it online… I wanted to try it…"
The innocence in her words made me laugh inside. A rock lifted from my chest.
"Okay. When?"
"…When..?"
"You haven't thought that far, huh?"
"Today. Your room!"
Then she spun around and sprinted ahead, her hair bouncing as she ran.
"Kotoha! Wait! Where are you going?"
"I'm running away from a mean guy who makes me say embarrassing lines!"
"I didn't make you say anything! Wait!"
"No!"
I chased after her but she was too quick. In the end she obediently waited by the school gate, standing with her hands clasped like nothing had happened. She let me escort her to her class, her lips twitching as if she was still holding back laughter.
She was such a good girl. Let's have you walk around with a vibrator soon.
In class I sat restless, nerves and excitement mixing inside me. Kotoha had taken the initiative twice now. Yesterday she had drowned me with kisses. Today she asked for a reward without hesitation.
It was clear that we were in a battle. Whoever lost would be completely swept away by the other. If I let myself slip, she would win.
The thought thrilled me. Balancing on this line between ambiguity and desire, plunging deeper into lewdness with each step, was the most exciting kind of war.
At lunch, she arrived later than usual, sweat clinging to her forehead.
"Did you wait long? Sorry…"
"Not at all. Did something happen?"
"Ah. Someone in my class confessed to me in the hall. It took some time to leave…"
"That makes sense. You are pretty."
Her eyes widened. "…You're not mad?"
"Why would I be? Come. Let's eat."
"Okay!"
We fed each other like always, her head resting against my shoulder, her soft humming filling the air. I played with her nails absentmindedly, watching the pale pink shine catch the light. They reminded me of cherry blossoms—fragile, fleeting, beautiful. Something I could only ever associate with her.
"How was karaoke yesterday?"
"…I didn't go."
"You went to the salon instead."
"Yeah… I wanted to give you a surprise, Souta-kun."
"Good girl."
Her lips curved happily. "I'm excited for my reward later today too~"
"Pervert."
I kissed her forehead, my hand slipping beneath the edge of her skirt. Her breath hitched sharply, warming my cheek.
"What perverted things should I do for Souta-kun today?"
"The same as yesterday. You can't cum until you come home."
"So mean… Can I stack rewards?"
"If you're a good girl."
"Then… I'll do my best to be lewd for you again today…~"
I lifted her skirt just slightly, revealing the white lace she wore today. Compared to yesterday's black, it gave her a more innocent, fragile charm that only heightened my desire.
Holding her shoulders steady, I teased her slit over the fabric, feeling the heat and dampness seeping through.
"Why are you so wet already?"
Her lashes fluttered, and she gave me a smile.
"Because Souta-kun turned me into a lewd girl~"
I couldn't resist nibbling on her ear, my finger slipping beneath the lace and into her waiting heat.
Her body tightened instantly around me, her soft gasp brushing my neck.
"Ahh—yes…! Put it in more…"
She grabbed my arm tighter, her hips rolling down onto my hand.
"I love it when you finger me like this… nghhh, deeper…"
I curled my finger up, brushing against her soft spot, my thumb rubbing tight circles over her clit. She cried out, not even trying to keep quiet.
"Aaahh—! Y-Yes, right there…! Souta-kun, I'm going to… I'm gonna cum!"
Her thighs quivered, her moan cut short. She looked at me with glassy eyes, panting heavily, but instead of shame she had a lewd smile.
It's incredible how much she changed over a short span of time. This was Kotoha's true self. A lewd, submissive girl. But when she's not horny, she returns to a bright, cheerful childhood sweetheart. Gap moe indeed.
I pulled out suddenly, my wet finger glistening as her body convulsed in denial.
"Hahh… Souta-kun, you big meanie…"
Of course. You're not allowed to cum until after school."
She giggled breathlessly, pressing her hips forward again.
"Then hurry, keep going…"
I slid two fingers inside her this time, pumping fast, my thumb pressing harder on her clit.
"Yes! Ahhh, faster! Don't stop, Souta-kun! Make me cum—"
I stopped again just as her walls tightened.
"Haahh—! I was so close again!"
She shivered, her legs trembling, juices running down her thighs.
"You're learning well."
I whispered against her ear, slipping my wet fingers back inside and thrusting faster, driving her to the brink a third time.
She moaned loudly, hair sticking to her face, her nails gripping down my arm as she clung to me.
"Aahhh—yes! Please, let me…! Let me cum this time! Please!"
The bell rang.
Her body jolted with the sound, her orgasm snatched away again as I pulled back. She slumped against the fence, her chest heaving, sweat dripping down her flushed skin.
"…Souta-kun… was I a good girl?"
"The best."
She smiled happily.