As my patience reached its limit, I immediately cast “Please let me be alone.”
Cue dramatic music
Essentially, it’s true that I like having people around me… but I certainly don’t want to be in this dizzying environment that feels like my sanity is slipping away.
Just as I was about to chase away the uninvited guests I’d just designated as such, the thought of the evening party crossed my mind. After a moment of hesitation, I casually mentioned that they could attend the party if they wanted.
Hearing this, Makoto sarcastically remarked, “Do you think this lord Makoto would fall for some obvious trick to receive an expensive birthday present!” I kindly added that they could dress freely and please don’t bring gifts since I’m already expecting too many.
I wasn’t trying to brag about receiving a lot of presents; I genuinely meant it because it seemed like a burden.
In the now-empty office, as I slumped back, Hanako placed her hand on my shoulder.
“You’ve worked hard, Mika-senpai…”
“Aha, thanks. You… Yeah. Our Hanako-chan is the best…”
“That might upset Nagisa-senpai a little if she hears that.”
“Eh, Nagisa-chan won’t get mad over stuff like this! Hanako-chan has always been my person, heehee.”
“Well… from our first meeting, you radiated a sparkling light… to me, you were like the North Star, so there was no way I could resist. So yes, I might have to agree that I’m your possession, Mika-senpai.”
“I didn’t quite say it that way.”
“It’s okay, senpai. I’m ready to fit in with any of your preferences without hesitation.”
“Hey, Hanako-chan…? My preferences are perfectly normal.”
“What you want is the norm, after all♡.”
So there I was, enjoying Hanako’s embarrassing compliments and soft massage while zoning out, when I spotted a document that our secretary had somehow left behind.
“What’s this…?”
“Oh. I found something quite interesting, so I summarized it for you. Should I read it, or do you want to?”
“…Aha. Let’s take a look, thanks to our secretary.”
“Yes! So, this is an article released by Kronos School. The title is… ‘Trinity T-party Host Misono Mika, Where Will Her Romantic Adventures End?’”
“Wow… do they really have nothing better to write about? What’s with the obsession over someone else’s relationships?”
“Well… considering your position, it wouldn’t be strange for this to pop up on a portal site like it’s a daily occurrence, would it?”
Oh boy. That’s the truth right there, Urawa Hanako.
Honestly, if I saw a headline that said something like “President of Some Country Found to Have Ten Lovers: Confirmed as a Mutual Consent Relationship,” I’d definitely click on it.
The clicks would pour in, and I’d have no idea how to deal with that.
It’s rather strange that there haven’t been more articles up until now.
“Confirmed to be dating all members except for the notably rough-tempered Mikamo Neru from the same idol group… Now that I think about it, might this leave Neru feeling left out? Sharing a dorm room while everyone else is included…”
“She doesn’t even live in the dorm… And I’m not in that kind of relationship with Asuna-chan, either. Yeah, it seems like she has little interest in me.”
“Oh my, does that mean if she showed interest, you wouldn’t refuse…?”
“…Hanako-chan, you’re not going to tell Nagisa-chan about this, are you?”
“Of course not. I prioritize Mika-senpai no matter what.”
Hmm. I guess Hanako really is persistent. I’d say she could probably give Aco a good run for her money.
“Well… honestly, yeah.”
As I’ve come to realize while getting to know Asuna, she doesn’t sneak under the radar; she just boldly integrates herself. With her charm, it’s impossible not to develop a crush.
In other words, she’s the type where personality adds points over looks.
“I actually expected that from you, senpai. There’s also been internal reports of close ties with members of the Millennium Seminar and rumors that you enjoy meals so lavish at Sanhaegyeong that the table might break…”
No way, the report about the seminar executives is completely wrong. With just Noa, that accounts for only a quarter of the executives; claiming they were all executives is absurd.
As for Sanhaegyeong, it’s true about receiving meals that could break the table. But I still haven’t met Rumi and Kisaki in the same place!
“Furthermore, there was information claiming the SRT Special Academy exists solely for handling Mika-senpai’s XX—”
“Wait, wait, that crosses the line! That’s totally grounds for a lawsuit.”
“Uhuhu. That was actually a joke I made just now.”
What…?
“However, it is definitely noted that you are in a romantic relationship with the leader of FOX Squad, the face of SRT.”
“…At this point, I feel like Kurumi-chan is probably messing around with this and getting a good scolding for it.”
“There were also stories about involvement with Gehenna and most of the upper management of Trinity, along with claims that the student population in the autonomous districts has increased by over 100%, and the students of Abydos are actually your mistresses, with you being the real student council president of Abydos…”
“Aha… this smearing is a bit too much. It’s ridiculous to the point of being just laughable…”
“Finally, it was mentioned that you neglect your duties and share passionate love every day in your office with your personal secretary; this was sourced from an insider…”
No way, what’s this?
Just to clarify, Hanako and I have never gone further than kissing. We agreed to take things slow.
“The insider sounds like they’ve mixed up and messed with the hierarchy in the T-party… given the state of their heads, it’s not surprising.”
“Exactly. I wonder which secretary said that; it’s just outrageous!”
“Yeah… wait, huh? Secretary… Hanako-chan, you don’t mean…?”
Turning my head away, I noticed Hanako’s mysterious smile. Rarely, she said,
“Who knows. Was it a joke or was it serious? You’ll have to guess, senpai♡. Let’s say the time limit is until this kiss ends… that should be appropriate.”
Hanako carelessly threw the document down and leaned closer to me.
It was a somewhat awkward position, but it was so unexpected for Hanako to take the lead. Honestly, that thought got me a bit excited, and I found myself lost in her kiss.
Though she may seem like the unique girl of the world when speaking, the truth is, she’s as innocent as they come when it switches to real life.
How endearingly cute it was to see her turn into a girl desperately craving my affection in no time.
“Huff, mmm… haah…”
Clumsily yet actively entwining our tongues, we exchanged saliva. Her awkwardly resting hands on my shoulder were incredibly cute, but the position was too strange to do much else. What a pity.
Our breaths tickled each other. As we were kissing for a while, when Hanako opened her eyes and locked eyes with me, she jolted back, blushing.
Taking a moment to catch my breath, I gazed into her eyes. Today, they seemed to carry a more enticing vibe than usual…
“…So you really meant it.”
“I thought it was a freebie question♡.”
Not surprisingly, as I maintained eye contact, Hanako abruptly shifted gears after our kiss, turning my chair and settling herself on my lap. The dangerous glint in her eyes as she looked down at me was rather unsettling.
Since the position allowed for it, I subtly reached for her hands.
“Mika-senpai… You’re one step away from making my insider tip come true right here in this office with your secretary. What if you just confirmed my report…?”
“Hanako-chan. I haven’t neglected my duties, and today is our first day, so it doesn’t count as every day.”
“Then from today onwards, that could be your every day, right?”
“…You said you wanted your first time to be outside at night, didn’t you?”
“Oh my. Are you perhaps trying to entertain my whims? Truly…?”
“I don’t know. I don’t know, so don’t ask…”
Please, Hanako. I don’t even know what kind of crazy things are coming out of my mouth, so just don’t ask. Just nod without questioning.
“Uhuhu. Maybe this is why everyone struggles to get over you, senpai…♡.”
With a mischievous smile, Hanako left a light kiss and stood up. She prioritized tidying up my clothes over her own, so I took the opportunity to help her fix her disheveled clothes and hair.
Once we finished tidying up, a notably happy expression appeared on Hanako’s face. It was a proud look, filled with the satisfaction of achieving her goal.
After all, she had successfully obtained permission for the outdoor date she had longed for, so it was only natural to be cheerful.
…Sigh. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve dug my own grave by now.
