Chapter 54: On the night of the first day of the culture festival—
Thanks to Sota’s valiant effort to forcibly lighten the mood in his usual high tension way, the award ceremony somehow wrapped up without a hitch. And right on cue with the end of the open-campus hours, the remaining players quietly left the school grounds.
But since we were the organizers, our work wasn’t done yet—we still had to clean everything up.
Some members from the sewing club and drama club, who’d borrowed classrooms for their own events, pitched in to help. Weak cultural clubs tend to band together in times of need! And true to that motto, they helped without a single complaint, which honestly made me feel pretty grateful.
…Though it seemed some of them had witnessed the awards ceremony earlier. I could hear whispers and squeals directed at me and Hisui as people glanced over. But if I let it bother me, I’d lose.
Hisui, for her part, was completely unfazed. She tidied up calmly, like she hadn’t noticed the stares at all. But the moment she realized I was looking at her, she smiled back—and I hastily turned away.
What on earth is Hisui thinking…?
From what I remember of her a year ago, I never would’ve imagined her doing something like that.
Or maybe she’s always felt that way, and I just didn’t notice? …Well, except for Sota, no one really knows their childhood friend’s kinks, so I can’t say for sure.
Still, I didn’t think that was it. It wasn’t just wishful thinking—back then, she definitely showed signs of having a quiet affection for me.
That hazy feeling stayed with me all the way through cleanup, on the way home, even after dinner and a bath. It didn’t clear up at all. So just before bed, I decided to ask Alicia about it.
『Hey, Alicia… why do you think Hisui did something like that?』
『I believe it was an expression of affection… but as for what kind of affection, I’m not entirely sure.』
『…Yeah, that’s what I figured.』
『It might just be my imagination, but… she also seemed a little angry.』
『Huh? …Now I’m even more confused.』
『…Maybe it’s… no, never mind. I shouldn’t speculate.』
That was unusually hesitant for Alicia.
『Well, I guess I’ll try to bring it up casually during our date tomorrow… Still, that kiss was insane.』
Just remembering the kiss at the ceremony was enough to make my cheeks flush.
『A-Ah… yes, that… I think I underestimated what a kiss could feel like too.』
『It was just on the cheek, and yet… it felt so good.』
I pressed my hand to my cheek.
The sensation of her warm, soft tongue sliding across it resurfaced vividly, and my face heated up again.
『Would it feel even better… on the lips?』
My fingers drifted up to trace over my mouth.
The cheek alone had been overwhelming. If it was lip-to-lip, mucous membranes touching… just how good would that feel?
And if Hisui’s tongue did that… to the part of me that’s already starting to ache a little—
『…Ah…』
Alicia must’ve sensed the change in my body, and let out a small sound.
『U-Um… I’ll cut the mind link for now.』
『Ah—yeah, thanks. That’d help.』
The mood turned awkward fast.
Even now, we were both still pretty shy when it came to anything sexual.
Aside from when she’s on her period, I tend to indulge in self-pleasure almost every night before bed. I’m pretty sure Alicia knows. But we had a silent agreement not to bring it up.
『Well then… good night, Ikuto-san.』
『Yeah. Good night, Alicia.』
Her goodnight sounded strangely lonely somehow.
But my body was already burning up with heat, and before I could dwell on that odd tone in her voice, the thought was gone.
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