novellhall 37. Just chatting
37. Just chatting
The sound of running water came from the bathroom.
Genji Aoyama lay on his back on the bed with his hands behind his head, his face showing no emotion.
He was still thinking about what Izumo Saki had just said.
Being with her...
Saki Izumo was even more direct than he had imagined.
About twenty minutes later, the sound of water coming from the bathroom stopped.
Saki Izumo, wrapped in a bath towel, returned to Genji Aoyama's sight.
Her medium-length hair was wrapped in a shower cap, and her slightly damp skin had a fair and pinkish hue.
Her bare shoulders were completely exposed to the air, and the bath towel couldn't even fully cover her breasts. She exuded a beautiful charm, and her beautiful, straight white legs seemed to still have water droplets flowing on them.
Genji Aoyama glanced at it quickly before turning his head away.
"No response?"
Saki Izumo seemed to be staring at something in shock.
"Put your clothes on properly."
Genji Aoyama was too lazy to explain anything.
His gaze was drawn to the large, white ceiling.
From the moment they met, he was constantly provoked by Izumo Saki, and it was only because of his strong willpower that he was able to suppress his inner emotions.
"Okay, okay, I'm just teasing you."
Saki Izumo sat on another bed and dried her still-wet hair with a towel.
After a while, she lay across another bed, her fair little hands supporting her cheeks, her round eyes looking at Aoyama Genji.
"Hey—what's your decision, Aoyama-kun?"
It's still the same problem.
Genji Aoyama sighed inwardly, unsure how to express himself tactfully.
Or should we be more direct when dealing with someone as straightforward and courageous as Saki Izumo?
"Do I really have to say it?" he asked.
Originally, Genji Aoyama wanted to look her in the eyes carefully and say it.
But turning his head revealed the ravines between the peaks and valleys, so he chose to continue looking at the ceiling.
"Hmph, whatever!"
Saki Izumo puffed out her cheeks and stopped looking at Genji Aoyama.
after awhile.
He received a LINE message.
[Saki: I'm ignoring you!]
"Why send LINE messages when we're in the same room?"
[Saki: I don't want to talk to that big idiot!]
Genji Aoyama chuckled and looked at the girl who was engrossed in fiddling with something.
"Being friends is fine too. I find chatting with you interesting and being with you relaxing. So, I still like Saki a lot, but only as a friend."
"real?"
Saki Izumo raised her head again, her eyes seemingly sparkling.
The girl is far too easily fooled.
"Not sending LINE messages anymore?" Genji Aoyama smiled.
I was feeling a little sad just now and didn't want to talk to you, but I couldn't help wanting to talk to you; although I'm still very sad now, I also feel a little happy.
Saki Izumo's emotions seemed to fluctuate easily; in the short time it took to speak, Genji Aoyama saw a bittersweet expression on her face.
"I can't control myself when I'm with Aoyama-kun," she said.
Why?
Genji Aoyama turned around, wanting to ask, but Saki Izumo had already spoken.
"In the morning too."
Seeing those things you sent me made me feel both sad and happy. I'm afraid you're a jerk, but I can't help wanting to see you.
She recalled the turbulent emotions she felt when she received the message from Genji Aoyama that morning.
"Don't force yourself."
As Genji Aoyama spoke, he too was caught in a state of distress and inner turmoil.
"There was absolutely no pressure involved."
Saki Izumo shook her head, her eyes seemingly smiling.
She liked this feeling; it allowed her to experience intense emotional fluctuations.
This was a novel experience she had never had before, which made Saki Izumo unable to resist her curiosity, and then she explored and became obsessed with it.
Izumo Saki noticed that her object of affection seemed to be caught up in some kind of emotion as well, and tentatively asked:
"You have a girlfriend, yet you still go to places like this with other girls. Is it because your girlfriend's sudden coldness made you feel lonely?"
"No, not at all." Genji Aoyama shook his head.
Only a fool would believe that.
"Fine, trust me one more time?"
"I don't believe you this time."
Saki Izumo puffed out her cheeks and suddenly said, "But I will help you."
"What do you mean?"
"Ms. Yoda, who works at the school clinic, is a well-known psychology expert in Japan and is also my attending physician. She came to Hakutsuru High School with me last year."
"……sharp."
Genji Aoyama believes that the system has some misunderstandings about "having considerable wealth".
They even brought experts to the high school, just to make it easier for Saki Izumo to accompany her during treatment.
Money is such a convenient thing.
"I will ask Mr. Yoda to provide regular psychological counseling for Mr. Aoyama's girlfriend."
Saki Izumo blinked her eyes, seemingly asking Genji Aoyama what he meant.
"Thank you very much for your kindness," Genji Aoyama took a deep breath and shook his head, "but I'm sorry, I need to handle this myself."
"?"
Saki Izumo was puzzled.
"If possible, I'd like to learn some psychology and then solve this myself."
Aoyama Genji was also unable to explain whether it was a system requirement.
"Aoyama-kun, that's strange." Izumo Saki only glanced at him a few times, then nodded her little head: "Just join the Psychology Research Club, and Yoda-sensei will be your advisor as well."
"Thanks."
"Aoyama-kun must also agree to my conditions."
"If it's not an unreasonable request... please speak."
"Aoyama-kun's girlfriend needs time to adjust, and given her problems, it will be difficult for Aoyama-kun to get close to her during this period."
So when I'm lonely, can you... keep me company like this often?
Genji Aoyama was unable to utter a single word.
Was he the one who was lonely? Even Genji Aoyama was too embarrassed to say it outright.
He wanted to persuade Saki Izumo, but it would be too arrogant for him to say such words.
This was decided by Izumo Saki's own will, and who can say whether she enjoys it or not?
Just like he said, he told Izumo Saki not to force herself, but Izumo Saki herself didn't feel that she was forcing herself.
"Occasionally is fine," he said.
"It's more than just companionship like a friend."
Genji Aoyama was just looking at her.
"Want to get a little closer, like a kiss?"
"That won't do," Aoyama Genji replied immediately.
"hug?"
"...Only occasionally, that's fine."
Upon hearing Genji Aoyama's reply, Saki Izumo jumped onto Genji Aoyama's bed and easily snuggled into his arms, rubbing against him like a kitten.
Her beautiful body, wrapped only in a bath towel, came into intimate contact with Genji Aoyama.
He felt like a powder keg that could be ignited at any moment, and only by keeping his rationality taut could he barely prevent it from exploding.
"Hugging is fine, but don't touch me inappropriately."
His hands were also restless, groping around Aoyama Genji's neck.
"Hehe, so you weren't unresponsive after all. I was really worried about you just now." As she rubbed against him, Izumo Saki's fair and rosy face suddenly flushed red.
This was the first time she had ever been so close to a boy.
"Don't move."
Genji Aoyama placed one hand on Saki Izumo's waist and pinched her cheek with the other.
Saki Izumo's body is incredibly supple, her skin is as smooth as silk, and her waist is extremely slender.
"I want it!"
hiss--
Genji Aoyama couldn't hold her down with one hand, or even with two.
With only 4 points of stamina, he was instantly defeated by Izumo Saki, who had 7 points of stamina. He secretly vowed to work hard to train his body.
"Wow—Aoyama-kun looks so thin, but he's actually very energetic!"
……
As her emotions subsided, Izumo Saki became exceptionally docile, her blushing face pressed tightly against Aoyama Genji's chest, occasionally nuzzling back and forth, letting out soft humming sounds.
She felt extremely happy.
Even though it was just a hug, Izumo Saki was really disappointing.
Genji Aoyama simply stroked her little head.
"I have mild mania."
Saki Izumo woke up from her own world and suddenly said something.
"Um."
"Sometimes I can't control my emotions. I'm not even sure if I really like Aoyama-kun. Will it just be a fleeting interest like I liked other things before?"
"?"
Aoyama Genji was very skeptical: "I'm starting to suspect you're just love-struck."
Saki Izumo's tone was uncertain: "Saki has never been in a relationship before, so she doesn't know what it feels like. She just finds Aoyama-kun's appearance and scent very attractive, so she wants to give it a try..."
Did he run into a jerk?
Just now, Aoyama Genji even thought that Izumo Saki was going to give up for free, but then he said this to him?
"How do you define this kind of relationship?" Izumo Saki muttered to herself, seemingly lost in her senior's dilemma.
Even Aoyama Genji cannot define it.
However, the system provided an answer.
[The host has successfully invited Izumo Saki to the Love Hotel and completed the tasks assigned to her. Mission complete.]
[Gain 1 random proficiency-level skill]
[After establishing a romantic relationship with Saki Izumo a certain number of times, you will receive skill-related rewards.]
What does it mean to accumulate a certain number of times?
Heaven and earth bear witness that Genji Aoyama only had a chat with Saki Izumo!
hum.
His phone suddenly vibrated. He picked it up and casually placed his arm on Izumo Saki's head.
LINE received a message from Yuko Asahi.
Genji Aoyama glanced at the time; it was almost six o'clock.
It seems like it's time to go home for dinner.
[Yuko: Sorry, we can't go out together tomorrow.]