Chapter 144: Bomb Disposal
While I was explaining what Souta had done, Hisui remained completely silent. Then, just as I finished speaking, she stood up quietly.
“Hi, Hisui, calm down!?”
I hurriedly tried to stop her.
Just the murderous aura leaking from her was enough to make it feel like Souta was going to die about three times over.
“…I’m just going to the restroom.”
Casting me a brief glance, Hisui said only that and disappeared toward the back of the shop.
“Haahhh…”
Once Hisui was gone, the tense atmosphere instantly loosened, and all the strength drained from my body.
I was drenched in a cold sweat—it felt disgusting.
I can't let things stay like this.
With that in mind, I switched to telepathy and started consulting with Yuna.
『What should I do, Yuna?』
『Hmm…』
Yuna put a finger to her lips, looking like she was thinking seriously. After a moment, she quietly spoke.
『If they do it a few more times, I think Sō-nii might start to get more comfortable. Then maybe you can ask him to make things feel good for Alice too…?』
『That’s not what I’m worried about!?』
I unintentionally raised my voice in the telepathic channel.
『Then what are you worried about?』
『Obviously it’s about Hisui! At this rate, Souta might actually get stabbed, you know!?』
Even after I voiced my concern, Yuna’s reaction was lukewarm.
『I think it’s fine to just leave them be… but if you’re that worried, how about inviting Hisui-nee over to your house after this?』
『…To my house?』
『Yeah. If she spends the night and has a little time to cool off, she might calm down.』
That did seem like a good idea. But there was one thing Yuna didn’t know.
『But… Hisui’s on her period right now.』
『…So?』
Yuna tilted her head and asked back.
『Well… inviting her to stay over even though we can’t, you know, do that… is that really okay?』
『Haaah…?』
Yuna gave me a look like she couldn’t believe what I just said.
『I-I mean… when couples have sleepovers, isn’t that usually what it means?』
『Why do you think like that… Just getting to stay over at someone you love’s house and be with them is enough to make you happy. Thinking you can’t be satisfied without doing something sexual is such a guy way of thinking, you know. You should cut that out.』
『Ugh…』
『Actually, it’s because someone’s having a tough time emotionally and physically that they want someone to stay by their side.』
『I see…』
What Yuna said hit me hard.
…Maybe, deep down, I was hoping for that.
Could it be… am I actually a pervy kind of girl…?
That’s normal… right? …Probably.
『But what I’m most worried about is Alice, okay? I’m sure Hisui-nee is too. That’s why I want you to put yourself first, Alice.』
『Got it. Thanks…』
『…Also, you know. If you do wanna do something pervy, well, if it’s me… I wouldn’t mind helping you out?』
『Wh-What are you even saying!? Of course that’s not okay! I already have Hisui as my girlfriend, there’s no way I could—』
『What I do with you, Alice, is just like skinship between sisters—so it’s totally fine. Besides, Hisui-nee already knows about us, you know?』
『Eh… she does…?』
That was news to me.
『After we did it, Hisui-nee noticed right away that something had changed between you and me. So she asked me about it, and I told her.』
『I-I see…』
『It’s not like there was anything to be guilty about. I think of you as my precious little sister. And that won’t change no matter who you’re dating. So, if you want it, you don’t have to hold back. If you’re worried, I’ll just keep it a secret from Hisui-nee, okay?』
Yuna pressed her index finger to her lips and winked playfully. I found it a little scary how she could say things like that so calmly.
Yuna’s softness, her scent, the feel of her fingers—all of it came rushing back.
My body responded with a sudden squeeze deep inside.
…Come to think of it, I didn’t manage to climax even once today.
Yuna teased me like crazy, and with Souta, we went all the way—but still.
『…N-No. That’s not okay.』
I shook my head hard to push away the hazy feelings rising up inside me.
Even if Hisui’s already aware of it, that was before we officially became a couple. Now that I’m dating Hisui, doing anything with Yuna too would be totally disloyal.
『Fufu… okay, I get it.』
…Whew, that was close.
And then, I took a moment to think about what I really want to do right now.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure about myself.
Maybe even the things I thought I was doing for Hisui’s sake… were really just me running away from thinking about what I wanted.
But the fact that Hisui was hurting because she cares deeply about me—that part was undeniable. And if there’s anything I can do for someone who feels that way about me, I want to do it.
Maybe that’s just my ego. But… if that ego ends up making Hisui happy, then maybe that’s not so bad.
『I think I’ll invite Hisui. We haven’t really had a chance to talk since becoming a couple, so I think this is a good opportunity.』
『Yeah. If that’s what you want, then I think it’s a good idea.』
Yuna said that with a warm smile and reached out to gently pat my head.
Hisui returned just after our talk wrapped up, and after the waitress had cleared my dishes.
Whether it was her condition or her mood—or maybe both—Hisui looked about twenty percent grumpier than usual.
“Um… Hisui?”
“What is it, Alice? If you want revenge on that guy, I’m more than happy to help.”
A dark aura was radiating from Hisui, sending shivers down my spine.
I quickly waved both hands in front of me.
“No, it’s not that… I was thinking, for today… how about a little sleepover at my place? Now that we’re officially dating, I wanted to take the time to really talk with you.”
“At… your house… a sleepover…!?”
“I-I mean, only if you’re okay with it! I know it’s sudden, and you were up late last night, and…”
“There’s no way I’d say no! No matter what, I would love to come over!”
Hisui leaned in and wrapped both her hands around mine in a firm, eager reply.
Her mood skyrocketed in an instant.
Her whole face was sparkling with joy.
“R-Right…”
Overwhelmed by her energy, I felt just a tiny pang of regret—maybe I jumped the gun a bit.
…Well, at least she seems happy again. So I guess that’s a good thing?
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