In the author's group chat.
Kuro Neko: By the way, why is it so quiet today? Isn't today the premiere of Nayuta's 'silver season'? Why isn't anyone discussing it?
Senju Muramasa: I didn't notice at all. Was there such a thing?
Yamada Elf: Indeed, Nayuta, as the original author, didn't even promote this, so we overlooked it. Wait...!
Kuro Neko: Hmm? Not mentioning it, that's a bit out of character for Nayuta, isn't it? She should have invited Chihiro to the premiere in person.
After all, this is an opportunity to make an excuse, and everyone understands this principle.
Precisely because they understood, they felt Nayuta's behavior today was a bit unusual.
The few of them thought back, and a bad premonition arose in their hearts.
Kasumigaoka Utaha: You've been discussing for so long, and neither of them has replied. Don't you think that's strange? At this time, they shouldn't have any important matters to deal with. Could it be that those wild lovebirds went out for a tryst?
Sagiri: Uh, I went downstairs and knocked on the door, and found that Ni-san had gone out; he wasn't home at all.
Kasumigaoka Utaha: As expected! They definitely went out to fool around. Maybe they're already rolling around in bed right now!
Kasumigaoka Utaha typed that sentence with gritted teeth.
A long silence ensued.
Kuro Neko: Why isn't everyone talking?
...
In the cinema.
Feeling a warm touch on his hand, Izumi Chihiro noticed and looked down, finding a jade-like hand resting on his left hand.
He then looked at the Silver-haired Girl next to him and saw that she was earnestly watching the screen, as if nothing was amiss, but the slight beads of sweat on her forehead truly revealed her nervousness.
Izumi Chihiro smiled without speaking, withdrew his gaze, and continued to focus on the movie.
"Hoo~"
Kani Nayuta let out a soft sigh, then cautiously looked at his profile, and subsequently showed a gentle smile, tightening her grip.
"silver season" ended with a perfect performance, and in the cinema, the sounds of many people applauding and crying could be heard.
"The movie quality is excellent. It seems that after today, Nayuta's 'silver season' will sell well for a while again."
Walking out of the cinema, Izumi Chihiro suddenly spoke.
"This is indeed a very happy thing, but what makes me happiest today isn't that."
Kani Nayuta quickly walked forward, turned around, and blocked his path, her eyes shining brightly.
"Senpai, do you know?"
"I don't know."
He shook his head.
"Hmph, Senpai is playing dumb again... Well, that has always been Senpai's style, but Senpai's hand feels a bit rough, very strong, unlike a girl's. Is this what a boy is like?"
Kani Nayuta suddenly spoke her mind freely.
"Then, do you want to try again?"
Izumi Chihiro's gaze lifted.
Kani Nayuta's expression immediately changed, her face turning as red as a fiery cloud. Then she tilted her head and said in a spoiled tone, "Senpai, you're too cunning! To ambush me at a time like this, my heart is pounding so hard, it feels like it's about to jump out."
As she spoke, she extended her hand.
Izumi Chihiro remained silent, then actively reached out and held her soft, tender hand.
"Ah, Senpai, Nayuta is really going to break down~"
Her voice underwent a strange change.
"This is on the street, be careful."
He couldn't help but remind her.
"Because Nayuta is just too excited today, Senpai is actually so proactive! Today, no! For the next month, I'm not going to wash my hands!"
Kani Nayuta responded with even more enthusiasm.
"Really? If you don't wash your hands for that long, they'll get very dirty, won't they? Then I wouldn't dare hold hands with Nayuta again."
Izumi Chihiro said with a frown.
"Ah, ah, then I guess not."
Kani Nayuta immediately gave up on that idea.
Along the way, the two chatted and laughed.
"It's not late yet. I'll take you home today."
Izumi Chihiro suddenly thought.
"Mm~!"
Kani Nayuta did not refuse this kindness, because she truly cherished this tenderness that she had so painstakingly fought for.
Ever since her net worth increased, Kani Nayuta no longer lived in her old apartment, but in a more upscale residential building.
"You've moved to a new home," he said, looking up.
"Yes, it's quite nice to live in, very convenient. But if I had known your address earlier, Senior, I definitely would have bought the villa next door," Kani Nayuta said, clenching her fist with a regretful expression.
"Senior, would you like to come to my place for a bit?" Kani Nayuta invited him very proactively, her alluring tone sparking various imaginations.
She was already eager to offer herself!
"It's too late, I need to go home," Izumi Chihiro chose to refuse.
In terms of age, it was still a bit too early.
Although he had heard that many at this age had already gotten pregnant, he didn't want to be that 'bad kid.'
Kani Nayuta also understood his thoughts and didn't try to make him stay.
Because she was afraid that if she actually did it, she wouldn't be able to resist showing off, which would then affect her future plans, making it not worth the trouble.
It's fine, I'll just come over several times a day from now on, consider it compensation!
"Oh, compensation!" Thinking of this, Kani Nayuta's eyes lit up.
"Senior, rejecting me so mercilessly is quite a blow; you should give me another 'candy'!"
Because they were alone and their relationship had made a significant breakthrough, she felt she could flirt freely, without being as reserved as before.
"Then what kind of compensation do you want me to give you?" Izumi Chihiro asked calmly.
"Then, how about a 'kiss'?" she probed.
As these words left her lips, the girl's heart rate accelerated once more.
"Alright, I'll satisfy Nayuta then." Izumi Chihiro's lips curved into a playful smile; without giving the girl much time to prepare herself mentally, he took two steps forward and held her shoulders.
"Then I will…" A soft touch spread from his lips, numbing her entire body.
"Huh?" Kani Nayuta stared blankly, not reacting for a moment.
She had only intended to ask for a kiss on the cheek, but the outcome exceeded her expectations.
At this moment, a surge of happiness washed over her, and her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
Izumi Chihiro stepped back, looking at the still-stunned girl, and teased, "Why are you frozen? Isn't this what Nayuta wanted?"
"Mmm… mmm," Kani Nayuta reacted, excitedly asking, "Is this Senior's first kiss?"
"If it's mouth-to-mouth, then yes," Izumi Chihiro replied without hesitation.
"That's great!" Kani Nayuta was overjoyed, even a little overwhelmed.
I won!
I've already won against them by so much!
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