Chapter 1: My New Fiancée is a Beautiful Upperclassman
Renjō Toru crossed his arms, lost in thought as he contemplated his current living situation. This was his home—a detached house provided to him by the Konoe family. On the surface, it was just a typical weekend morning, and they were simply having breakfast, but the reality was anything but ordinary.
"Here, Toru. Say ahhh! ♡"
Aino Lyuti, dressed only in a thin negligée, wore a blissful expression as she guided a piece of rolled omelet toward his mouth with her chopsticks.
This was happening right under the intense, unwavering gazes of Konoe Chika and Sakurai Asuka, both of whom were dressed in their maid uniforms. Though their staring was enough to make his skin crawl, Toru knew he couldn't exactly refuse. Aino was the person he cared about most, after all.
As Toru took the bite, Aino let out a delighted giggle. "Hehe! We’re so lovey-dovey this morning, aren't we?"
"I-I guess so. You are my girlfriend, Aino-san..."
His words earned him a sharp, judgmental glare from Chika. Beside her, Asuka puffed out her cheeks in a pout and interjected, "Hey, I’m the one who actually cooked that, you know!"
"Thanks, Sakurai-san. It’s delicious," Toru said.
In truth, Asuka was an excellent cook.
Chika, having undergone rigorous bridal training as the daughter of a prestigious family, was also naturally skilled, but Asuka’s cooking had a more "homey" feel.
She seemed to have a sixth sense for what a high school boy actually wanted to eat—usually focusing on fried foods for dinner, a tactic that was effectively winning over Toru’s stomach.
Flattered by the compliment, Asuka’s pout turned into a smug grin. "I’ll make your breakfast every single day, Toru!"
"No, that's too much work for you. I should help out too."
"Wait, can you even cook, Renjō?"
"I haven't done much of it lately, but I lived on my own for a while before this..."
Chika cut in from the side, her voice authoritative. "There’s no need for that. As your primary wife, I shall be the one to cook for you for the rest of our lives!"
Before Asuka had joined the household, Chika had been the primary cook. Even though they occasionally ate out or ordered delivery, Toru had worried the chore was a burden, but Chika always seemed to enjoy it. Because they had been separated for so long, she had once told him—blushing furiously—that simply being with him made any task a joy.
Aino, Chika, and Asuka—all three of them were head over heels for Toru, constantly vying for his attention. From another man’s perspective, this might have seemed like a dream scenario, and Toru certainly didn't hate the attention. However...
I appreciate their feelings, but their love is a bit... heavy!
Aino and Asuka were both trying to monopolize him, and even Chika, who technically advocated for a "harem plan," was insistent on being the "legal wife." He couldn't simply accept everyone’s feelings at face value. Aino was his official girlfriend and his top priority, but the constant jealousy from the other two was a headache he hadn't yet solved. He wondered how long this delicate balance would last. When the Nordic beauty Mai Mizunase appeared, the equilibrium had nearly shattered; lately, even she seemed to be looking for an excuse to move in, though her parents would likely never allow it.
As he ate, a bit of ketchup from the vegetable stir-fry ended up on the corner of his mouth. Aino immediately reached out with a tissue to wipe it away. "That’s my job as your girlfriend and fiancée," she declared.
Chika glared at her, and Asuka looked on with unconcealed envy. Aino, however, didn't seem to notice or care. "I’ve been practicing my cooking lately, too, you know? My skills have really improved thanks to Chika-chan."
Despite being love rivals, Chika had always been surprisingly kind to Aino, even going so far as to give her cooking lessons. Chika lowered her eyes, looking bashful. "Well, I intend to support Toru alongside you, Aino-san. I need you to do your best."
Chika’s friendship with Aino was genuine, and she truly believed in her plan for a harem consisting of Toru, Aino, and herself. However, the hierarchy between them remained undecided, as did Asuka’s place in the arrangement. Moreover, it was unclear if the Konoe family would ever truly permit such a thing. Touka Tokieda—the Konoe family secretary and Toru's guardian—was tolerating the situation for now, but there was no telling when that might change.
As if to counter Aino, Asuka suddenly leaned in and pressed her chest against Toru’s arm. Though her breasts were smaller than Aino’s or Chika’s, they were firm and unmistakably feminine. The thin fabric of her maid uniform did little to hide the sensation. She had only recently started being this bold, clearly feeling the pressure to keep up with the other two. "I’m still your most important female friend, right, Renjō?"
"I'll have to work hard to live up to that friendship, Sakurai-san."
Asuka was a popular girl—top of her class, beautiful, and athletic. Even though she often felt frustrated by being one step behind Chika in certain areas, her friendly demeanor made her arguably more popular with the boys at school. Despite that, she had always stuck by Toru as a true friend. She gave him a wide, cheeky grin. "I like you just the way you are, Renjō."
Her directness made his heart skip a beat, but Toru knew he couldn't stay the same. He had to grow—to handle the weight of these three girls' feelings, and more importantly, to protect Aino.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Who would be here this early on a weekend?
Toru stood up to answer it. He wondered if it was Mai pulling another surprise visit, or perhaps Touka Tokieda checking in on them. However, as he reached the hallway, he realized it was neither. The visitor had already let themselves into the foyer.
Toru froze. Standing there was a girl he didn't recognize. She was dressed in a stunning red kimono and looked to be slightly older than him. Her light brown hair was styled in soft, fluffy waves, and she had a gentle, serene aura, though her features were perfectly defined. She was a different type of beauty compared to Chika—the quintessential "high-class young lady" with an air of maturity and a noticeably large bust.
She bowed elegantly. "A pleasure to meet you. I am Toyotomi Ririka, a second-year at Koubunkan High School."
An upperclassman, then. But Toru still couldn't fathom why she was here. "Um... was the front door not locked?"
"Oh, that? I was given a spare key, you see."
"Huh?" Toru blinked in confusion. The only way she could have a key was if she were connected to the Konoe family. The name "Toyotomi" also sounded familiar.
Ririka smiled brilliantly. "Renjō Toru-san... I am here because I am your new fiancée."
Toru stood there, dumbfounded by the bombshell she had just dropped. My... new fiancée?
His fiancée was Aino Lyuti. That was an arrangement dictated by the head of the Konoe family itself. Yet, this girl claiming the title already had a key to his house. He chose his next words carefully. "Who exactly decided this?"
"The head of the Konoe family, of course. As the daughter of Toyotomi Electronics, I am a perfectly suitable match for a member of the Renjō line."
Toyotomi Electronics was a massive corporation listed on the Prime Market, headquartered right here in Nagoya. As an international giant in the electronic components industry, its consolidated sales were well over a trillion yen. It was still run by the founding Toyotomi family, specifically the "Shirakabe Toyotomi" branch, named after the area where their main estate was located. They were easily on par with the Konoe Group in terms of status.
"My fiancée is Aino Lyuti-san," Toru insisted. "That was the Konoe family's official decision."
"Oh, has no one told you? I was under the impression that the engagement had already been dissolved."
"That can't be right..."
Aino came rushing into the hallway, looking frantic and clutching a newspaper. She spared a brief, wary glance at Ririka before showing the paper to Toru. "T-Toru... look at this."
On the page was a headline: Konoe Group Abandons Restructuring Support for Aino Group’s Japanese Subsidiary.
Toru and Aino’s engagement had originally been a political move—a way for the Konoe family to absorb the Aino family’s struggling business assets. If the premise of that deal had collapsed, it stood to reason that the Konoe family would simply scrap the engagement as well. Toyotomi Ririka was the replacement.
Ririka let out a soft, amused laugh, resting a hand over her ample bosom. "This means you are both finally free from that loveless political arrangement."
"Aino-san and I love each other," Toru stated firmly.
Aino turned beet-red, her expression a mix of embarrassment and pure joy. "O-Oh, Toru..."
Ririka, however, seemed completely unfazed. "But you were only engaged because of your families, were you not?"
"And what about you, Toyotomi-senpai? Aren't you here for a political marriage too? How is that any different?"
The new engagement was clearly aimed at building a relationship between the Konoe Group and Toyotomi Electronics. Ririka’s logic didn't hold up. But as Toru voiced his doubt, Ririka shook her head. Her smile widened, filled with genuine warmth.
"I happen to love you, Renjō-san. Very, very deeply."
"Wait, what?" Toru’s brain stalled. What was this upperclassman he had just met talking about?
She gave a small giggle. "We haven't 'just met,' you know."
"I... I’m sorry, I don't remember meeting you before."
Ririka didn't seem offended. "I suppose you wouldn't," she murmured. "But I have met you. And making you my husband is my own personal desire."
The declaration was so bold it left both Toru and Aino speechless. The reality was sinking in: the engagement with Aino was being dissolved, Toru was now expected to marry this Ojou-sama from the Toyotomi family, and for some reason, she was already in love with him.
Aino covered her mouth, her voice trembling. "This... this might be a real problem."
Toru felt it was more than just a "problem"—it was a total crisis. No matter how much they cared for each other, their engagement existed only because of the Konoe family's will. If that was gone, their entire life together here was forfeit.
Toru decided to try and reason with her. "I know the Konoe family set up my engagement with Aino-san. But... she’s the most important person to me now. She’s my lover. She is my fiancée. So, I'm sorry, Toyotomi-senpai, but I have no intention of marrying you."
He hoped she was the sensible type. If he could convince her, maybe they could find a way to make both families back down. If the Toyotomi family truly valued their daughter, they wouldn't force her into a marriage with someone who didn't want her.
Ririka just smiled. "I understand the situation. And I certainly have no wish to use force."
Toru breathed a sigh of relief. It pained him to reject someone who claimed to love him, but her being reasonable was a huge help. However, Ririka’s next words destroyed his relief instantly.
"Therefore, I shall be moving in with all of you."
"WHAAAAAT?!" Toru and Aino screamed in unison.
Ririka stood tall, her large breasts swaying slightly as she puffed out her chest with confidence. "I will prove that Toyotomi Ririka is a far more suitable wife than Aino Lyuti. Within a few days, I’m sure you’ll see the truth of it, Renjō-san."
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Toru decided to take a shower just to clear his head. It was supposed to be his day off, but he felt more exhausted than ever. Toyotomi Ririka had wasted no time; she had her servants haul in her luggage and finished moving in before he even knew what was happening. Her wealth was staggering. The house was large enough that accommodating one more person was trivial as long as they had a bed.
He felt the walls closing in. He wasn't going to let himself be railroaded, of course. Chika was already on the phone making an angry protest to the Konoe family, but if this was a decision made by the head of the house, even Chika might not be able to overturn it.
What were his options? Running away with Aino wasn't realistic. The core issue was the collapse of the deal between the Konoe and Aino groups. If he could find out why the merger fell through, maybe he could fix it. But for a high schooler, navigating corporate politics of that scale was a nightmare. He needed to talk to Touka Tokieda—she was his only adult ally.
As Toru was washing up under the spray of the shower, the door suddenly swung open. Aino walked in, wrapped in nothing but a single bath towel. The towel was tucked precariously low, leaving the tops of her pale breasts exposed, the faint pink of her areolae almost visible at the edges.
Early on in their relationship, her barging into the bathroom would have sent him into a panic. Now, he was almost used to it—she had tried to join him in the bath countless times. But "used to it" didn't mean he was indifferent.
No matter how many times I see it, having a nearly naked girl in here is not good for my heart...
Aino’s face was flushed. She looked up at him through her lashes. "Can I... join you?"
He couldn't say no. Seeing Aino always made him happy, even if it meant risking Chika’s wrath later. "Fine, but... no dirty stuff, okay?"
"I know," Aino promised softly. She moved behind him. "Let me wash your back."
"Thanks."
Toru sat on the stool, turning his back to her. Aino was usually the type to press her chest against him without a second thought, so just washing his back felt surprisingly tame. It felt almost... domestic. Like they were already a married couple.
She began to lather his skin with her bare hands. Her small, delicate palms felt incredible as they slid over his back.
"Doing this... it makes us feel like husband and wife, doesn't it?" she murmured.
"I was thinking the same thing."
"Ah! So you do think of me as your wife, Toru?" she teased.
Being constantly teased and pursued by her made him feel a bit pathetic as a man. He decided to strike back. "Of course. You're my fiancée, Aino. That means you're my future wife."
He said it with total conviction, meeting his own gaze in the mirror. He was relieved to see that while his face was a bit red, he still looked relatively composed. Aino let out a soft "Hmph," but he could see her reflection grinning with pure joy. She really was the cutest girl in the world, he thought. But the fear that their future together might be stolen away weighed heavily on his mind.
"Toru... you will marry me, won't you?"
"Of course. I don't want anyone else but you."
"Thank you. But that Toyotomi-senpai... she seems so kind, and she’s rich, and pretty, and her... her boobs are so big. I’m just worried that you might start wanting to marry her instead."
"Aino, would you ever want to marry anyone else?"
"No! My only fiancé is you, Toru."
"Then it’s the same for me. You don't need to worry."
"But even if you don't feel that way now... if she really loves you, maybe she could make you happier than I can. I can't help but think about that."
It was true that on paper, the Toyotomi heiress was perfect. Most men would jump at the chance to marry her. But Aino was the same—she was one of the most beautiful girls in school, even if her family was currently struggling. More importantly, Toru hadn't chosen her based on her status.
"I want you because you're you, Aino. And you told me you’d be my strength, right?"
"Am I, though?" she whispered, her eyes downcast. "You're always the one protecting me. You became my fiancé, and then my real boyfriend... but I feel like I haven't done anything for you in return."
She was so focused on her thoughts that her hand accidentally slipped lower, brushing against Toru’s butt. He let out a pathetic "Eep!" and she jumped, frantically apologizing.
"Don't worry about it. Just having you by my side gives me all the strength I need."
"Okay..." She still didn't look entirely convinced.
It was true that by becoming her fiancé, he had protected her from being sold off to some other man. He was happy just living with her, but clearly, Aino wanted more. She wanted to be someone who could stand equal to him.
"What can I do for you...?" she wondered aloud. She looked so dejected, clearly shaken by the arrival of a rival who threatened her position.
Toru didn't have a solution to the engagement crisis, but he knew how to cheer her up. He suddenly stood up and turned toward her. Aino’s eyes dropped to his lower half, and her face turned a vivid crimson. "Ah..."
"Aino... where are you looking?"
"N-Nowhere! Why did you stand up so suddenly?"
"I wanted to cheer you up."
"Huh? Wait—ah! ♡"
Toru reached out and gently caressed the exposed upper curves of her breasts. Aino squirmed, her body reacting instantly to his touch. As his fingers sank into the soft, yielding flesh of her mounds, she let out a sweet moan. "Nn... ♡"
She looked up at him, her eyes watery and dazed. "Toru... you said no dirty stuff..."
"I thought you looked like you wanted it, though."
"I'm not... I'm not some slutty nympho! Ah... ♡"
"You came into the shower looking like this. You can't really use that excuse, can you?"
"I... I guess not, but... hiee! ♡"
Toru’s fingers hooked under the edge of her towel, pulling it down until her rosy nipples were fully exposed. Aino's face was burning, but she didn't pull away as his fingertips began to tease the sensitive tips.
"You can't... ah! ♡ Hah... nnh! ♡"
As Toru rolled her nipples between his fingers, Aino arched her back, letting out a series of high-pitched, sugary moans. "Aaaaahhh! ♡"
The scent of her skin and the steam of the shower were driving him wild. If their engagement was really going to be scrapped, he might lose the chance to ever touch her like this again. Part of him thought he should just take her right here—to claim her first time and create an unbreakable bond, a "done deal" that no family could ignore. Mai Mizunase had once threatened to end the engagement if they had sex, but they were past that now. The engagement was already in jeopardy. There was no reason to hold back.
Aino tilted her head. "Toru? Your eyes look scary... ah! ♡"
Toru’s right hand moved down, cupping and kneading her butt. It was a bit of "payback" for her touching him earlier. Aino let out a shameful whimper, but she didn't try to stop him. If he just ripped the towel away and pushed her against the shower wall...
But just as his mind began to race with the possibilities, the bathroom door creaked open.
Toru jerked his hands away, and Aino frantically clutched her towel back to her chest. He expected Chika or Asuka to be there, ready to scold them for their "secret" shower time, but it was Ririka.
She was wearing what looked like a "bath wrap"—a pure white, yukata-like garment that clung to her curves. The neckline was plunged deep, revealing a tantalizing amount of cleavage.
She giggled. "My, my. You two really are close, aren't you?"
"W-What are you doing in here?" Toru stammered.
"Well, as your fiancée... though I suppose that sounds a bit impolite. Let’s just say I wanted to join the fun." Ririka smiled, seemingly unfazed.
Normally, no girl would jump into a shower with a guy she just met. But if Ririka was telling the truth, they had met before. Even so, her boldness was terrifying. Aino grabbed Toru’s arm tightly, as if marking her territory. Toru tried to ignore the sensation of Aino’s breasts pressing against him—after all, he was already turned out. His cock was throbbing, hardened by the earlier foreplay.
"Sorry, but Aino is my fiancée," Toru said, trying to regain his composure. "I'm not taking a shower with you, Senpai."
"Am I... not attractive to you?" She looked so genuinely hurt that Toru’s reflexes kicked in.
"No, that's not it! You're very cute, and that’s why it’s... well, it’s a problem."
Aino stared daggers at him, while Ririka beamed. "I’ll just wash your back. It’s perfectly innocent."
"Innocent or not, a guy and a girl in a shower together is going to lead to misunderstandings."
"Even though you've showered with Konoe Chika and Sakurai Asuka many times?"
Toru choked. He didn't have a comeback for that. Chika and Asuka were his childhood friend and a close friend; Ririka was a stranger. But how did she even know that?
"Chika-san told me," Ririka explained, answering his unspoken question. "She mentioned you two were childhood friends and former fiancés who recently reconciled. She also told me about her plan to turn you into a harem master."
Toru was stunned by how much Chika had blabbed in such a short time. She’d probably told her about her kidnapping incident too. It was also strange that Ririka was here alone—if Chika hadn't stopped her, there must be a reason. This upperclassman was far more dangerous than she appeared.
Ririka took a step into the bathroom, her massive, melon-sized breasts bouncing under the thin wrap. Toru’s eyes were glued to the movement.
"To-ru-kun?" Aino’s flat, judging voice snapped him back to reality. He tried to look away, but Ririka reached for the tie of her wrap.
The white fabric began to slip from her shoulders, exposing her pale breasts and nearly revealing her nipples. Suddenly, Toru’s world went dark. Aino had reached around and covered his eyes with her hands.
"Pervert. You're not allowed to look at other girls' bodies."
"S-Sorry! It was a reflex!"
"You only need to look at my body, Toru."
Aino’s words were surprisingly powerful. Meanwhile, Toru heard the rustle of fabric as Ririka’s wrap hit the floor.
"Oh, how disappointing. I wanted my future husband to verify the quality of my body."
"I am his future wife!" Aino barked. She whispered into Toru’s ear, "Let's go, Toru."
With his eyes still covered, Toru began to stumble blindly toward the exit. But his foot caught on a plastic washbasin.
"Whoa!"
"Kyaa! ♡"
Toru fell, taking Aino down with him. As he opened his eyes, he saw that Aino’s towel had come completely off. There she was, fifteen years old and perfectly naked, sprawled right in front of him.
"Ah..." Aino went silent, her face glowing. To make matters worse, Toru’s hand had landed right between her legs, his fingers pressing against her pussy. As he tried to pull away, his hand slipped, inadvertently rubbing against her wet slit.
"Ahnn! ♡ Toru, not there! ♡"
"S-Sorry!"
"Hah... hiee! ♡"
His hardened cock brushed against her thigh, and Aino’s eyes went wide. She looked absolutely mortified. Ririka stepped over to them, but as it turned out, she wasn't actually naked—she was wearing a micro-bikini underneath her wrap.
"Did you think I was naked? I am a lady, after all. I wouldn't go that far. At least, not yet."
It had been a tease. But...
"Senpai? Can I say one thing?"
"Yes?"
"That swimsuit is... well, it’s arguably worse than being naked."
It was a micro-bikini that rivaled the one Aino had once bought—barely covering anything. It had to be that small to stay hidden under the wrap, but it was so skimpy that her areolae were clearly visible at the edges of the tiny triangles. Seeing Toru’s gaze, Ririka’s face finally turned red. Despite being a year older, she was still just a girl.
She forced a provocative smile. "Oh? So you are interested in me. If you’d like, you can touch my b-boobs..."
Aino cut her off. She stood up—still completely naked—and shoved her way between them. "Toru only looks at my body! He only touches me! I’m not giving him to you, Toyotomi-senpai!"
Toru was shocked by her boldness. Aino usually treated Chika and Asuka like allies, but her hostility toward Ririka was palpable. She clearly saw her as a massive threat.
Ririka just smiled and suddenly reached out, grabbing Aino’s breast. "Eek?!" Aino shrieked. Ririka began to knead the soft flesh, lifting the weight of Aino’s breast in her hand. "As expected of a Nordic girl... such impressive size."
"Y-You're one to talk, Senpai! Ahh...?"
Aino, stark naked, was being felt up by Ririka in her micro-bikini. The sight of the two beauties together was incredibly erotic, but Toru stepped in, grabbing Ririka’s hand to stop her. She shivered as he met her eyes.
"Senpai. The only one allowed to touch Aino is me."
Aino looked at him with stars in her eyes. Ririka, however, looked dissatisfied. Toru picked up the towel and wrapped it around Aino before leading her out of the bathroom.
"I’ll take him back from you eventually!" Ririka called out after them.
The phrase "take him back" stuck in Toru’s mind. It implied that he had once belonged to her. But he didn't have time to dwell on it; he’d have to find a way to talk to her alone later.
Once they were out, Aino was pouting. "I really don't like her."
"She’s definitely... unique."
"I thought we were finally going to have some alone time." Aino’s eyes suddenly twinkled with mischief as she leaned in close. "Next time, you can do even dirtier things to me, okay?"
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After their showers, they decided to head out. It was a holiday, after all. Ririka was busy with her move-in prep, which gave Toru, Aino, and Chika the perfect chance for a strategy meeting. Asuka had other plans with friends, much to her disappointment.
The three of them hopped on a blue city bus headed for Nagoya Station. Aino and Chika were both dressed in stylish casual clothes, making them stand out even in the crowded bus. Toru felt like the luckiest (or perhaps most targeted) guy in the world, sandwiched between them. The bus was packed, being so close to the Sakae district. Toru stood behind Aino, and Chika stood behind him.
Chika leaned in, whispering into his ear from behind. "Actually, Toru... I know who that Toyotomi Ririka girl is."
Aino let out an impressed "Heeeh" as she took in the information.
"So there really is a deep connection between these prestigious families?"
"Yes," Chika replied. "The Shirakabe-Toyotomi family is a top-tier lineage. Originally, our Nagono-Konoe family was a branch that split off during the Meiji era from the main Konoe family in Kyoto—the former dukes. That's why our history in Nagoya is actually quite short. In contrast, the Shirakabe-Toyotomi family served as high-ranking retainers—the Karo—to the Owari-Tokugawa clan."
During the Edo period, the samurai of the Owari-Tokugawa family ruled Nagoya. It all began when the son of Tokugawa Ieyasu was granted Nagoya as his domain.
The Shirakabe-Toyotomi family, to which Ririka belongs, was a prestigious house of Toshiyori, or elders. They are descendants of Kodai-in, the wife of the legendary Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Although they used the surname Kinoshita during the Edo period, they reclaimed the Toyotomi name after the Meiji Restoration and were granted the title of Baron. Ririka's specific branch was established when a member of that clan became a successful industrialist.
Toru mentally summarized the history of the two houses.
"Roughly speaking, the Konoe Group are the 'outsider' court nobles, while the Toyotomi family are the 'local' samurai who've been in Nagoya forever. Is that it?"
Chika nodded.
"The Nagono-Konoes and the Shirakabe-Toyotomis have always been like oil and water. There’s a long history of conflict between us. This engagement was likely dreamed up as a way to finally put an end to that rivalry."
"Even so, the Konoe family is being incredibly selfish," Toru grumbled. "First they suddenly tell me to marry Aino-san, and now they're telling me to marry Toyotomi-senpai..."
"And before that, you were my fiancé," Chika added, emphasizing her previous status. If not for her kidnapping incident, Toru and Chika would likely still be engaged today.
Looking back, they had certainly come a long way.
"Still, I wonder why it has to be me. There must be other men in the Konoe family."
"There might be a specific reason for that... or perhaps it's because you've met Ririka-senpai before, Toru."
"That’s what I don't get. I can't remember her at all..."
"We hosted countless parties, didn't we? It wouldn't be strange at all if Toyotomi Ririka attended one with her parents."
Now that she mentioned it, it made sense. Until halfway through middle school, Toru had been Chika’s fiancé and a candidate for the Konoe family headship. He had been fawned over at parties as a member of the elite.
However, Toru had been abandoned by his parents and could never quite shake the feeling of being an outsider. Then, after his engagement with Chika was broken, he was kicked out of the Konoe mansion entirely.
Regardless, if the Konoe and Toyotomi families were in contact, it was perfectly plausible that Toru had met Ririka somewhere.
But is that all there is to it? He couldn't understand why Ririka was coming on so strong after just one meeting.
It was possible that her claims of "love" were just a front and her true intention was to use him. That felt like the more natural conclusion.
Just then, a large group of tourists swarmed onto the bus.
The influx of passengers pushed everyone toward the back, forcing Toru and the girls into a cramped space where their bodies were pressed tightly together.
Toru's lower abdomen bumped directly into Aino's crotch from the front, causing her to let out a small "Hyah!?"
"T-Toru-kun..."
"S-Sorry! It's not on purpose, I can't help it!"
"I-I know, but..."
Facing each other directly, they could see every detail of one another's expressions. Aino’s cheeks were tinged with a faint red as she looked up at him through her lashes.
As the crowd surged again, Toru’s chest ground against Aino’s breasts.
"Hyauu...♡ Nnh...♡"
The soft, pillowy sensation made Toru's head spin. Aino cast her eyes down with a muffled "Uuu."
Her reaction was so adorable that Toru couldn't help but imagine what would happen if they were alone. Flashes of Aino's naked body from the bath flickered through his mind.
Aino let out a panicked, airy moan. "Ah...♡" It seemed the bulge in Toru’s crotch had grown and was now rubbing right against her pussy.
"N-Not here, you can't... augh!?"
Embarrassed, Aino gave a small shiver, her golden hair fluttering. Seeing her like that only made Toru’s arousal spike.
To make matters worse, Chika was behind him, and the crush of passengers was forcing her ample breasts firmly against his back.
"H-Hey! Toru, move over!"
"I can't, it's too crowded...!"
"B-But, my boobs are... they're hitting you, aren't they? Right?"
Chika’s voice was high-pitched and strained. The sensation of her breasts—which were even more violently large than Aino’s—squishing against his back was overwhelming. The combination of that soft pressure and her sweet, feminine scent made it impossible for Toru to suppress his lewd thoughts.
Consequently, his cock grew even harder, grinding rhythmically against Aino’s lower belly.
"Hyah...♡"
"Aino-san, p-please keep your voice down..."
"I-It’s because of your dick, Toru-kun!"
"Don't say 'dick' out loud!?"
"But it's the truth! Nnnh, ah... m-my boobs are rubbing too...♡"
Aino tried to pull away from the contact, but the movement only caused her chest to slide against Toru's pectoral muscles, overstimulating her sensitive nipples.
She let out a faint, breathless giggle.
"Toru-kun... you really are a pervert..."
From behind him, Chika whispered into his ear with a sweet, melting tone. "Toru, you deviant... ah...♡"
The sheer intensity of it all made Toru's heart race uncontrollably.
Furthermore, even though Aino had managed to gain a tiny bit of space, she now wore a mischievous, playful smirk.
She reached down and wrapped her hand around his hard length.
"L-Aino-san, that's...!"
"Hehe... Toru-kun, it really did get bigger."
Aino’s hand enveloped him gently, leaving Toru in a state of bewildered bliss. She began to stimulate his throbbing cock with her small, delicate fingertips.
"This might actually be a little fun..."
She looked genuinely curious and intrigued.
At this rate, Toru was going to reach his limit. He was either going to explode right then and there or lose control and pounce on Aino. Doing that inside a bus would be a disaster.
Fortunately, the bus finally arrived at the Meitetsu Bus Terminal at Nagoya Station.
Pushed by the exiting crowd, the three of them—Toru, Aino, and Chika—spilled out of the bus.
Toru looked between the two girls; both of their faces were flushed deep red.
Aino gave a knowing giggle.
"We’ll finish the rest at home."
Chika looked exasperated. "It’s forbidden at home too!"
They exited the terminal building. Aino looked around the area, whispering to herself.
"The buildings around here are going to be gone soon, aren't they?"
"Yeah, redevelopment is in full swing for the Maglev opening," Toru explained. "This was supposedly the world’s first full-scale bus terminal, and the Kintetsu Passé next door was designed by a disciple of Le Corbusier—it’s a valuable building, but..."
The surrounding buildings were all scheduled for demolition. The Meitetsu Lejac had already closed its doors.
"The city changes, and people do too," Chika murmured. "Including us."
The reality was that Toyotomi Ririka’s appearance had already threatened their current lifestyle. And eventually, they would no longer be high school students.
"I have to find a way to cancel this living arrangement with Toyotomi-senpai," Toru said.
But Chika shook her head.
"Actually," she said slowly, "I’m not entirely against it. Maybe it’s okay if Toyotomi Ririka-senpai lives with us?"
Both Toru and Aino stared at her in shock. Chika, however, remained perfectly composed.
"Think about it calmly. I heard from Touka-san that this engagement between Toru and Toyotomi-senpai was decided at such a high level within the Konoe family that even she can't overrule it. In that case, what do you think we should do?"
"You mean we should try to win her over?"
"Exactly. If we try to force her out, it’ll just cause more trouble, right? Instead, we let her live with us, deepen our relationship, and get her on our side. If we do that, we might find a solution."
Chika’s proposal had merit. If they took their time, it wasn't impossible to make Ririka an ally. Since Ririka supposedly cared for Toru, there was a real chance.
However, Aino looked far from pleased.
"I’m not good with her. And... even if we get along, I can't just share Toru with her."
Toru’s lover, fiancé, and future wife—there was only one seat for that position. No matter how close Aino and Ririka became, they couldn't coexist in that regard.
But for Chika, the situation was different.
Under the "Harem Plan" she was promoting, her goal was for herself, Aino, and Asuka to all stay by Toru’s side together. Adding Ririka to the mix didn't fundamentally change the plan. In fact, it might even be advantageous if Aino’s position wasn't so overwhelming.
Aino seemed to realize this as well.
"But I want to be with Toru-kun and Chika-chan—the three of us together," Aino said sweetly.
Chika blushed, looking flattered despite herself. "Oh, stop it..."
Though they were rivals in love, Aino and Chika had become like best friends. Aino genuinely enjoyed having Chika in the house—as long as it was understood that Aino was the primary fiancé and lover. Unlike Chika, Ririka’s presence felt like a major threat to her.
What should I do in the long run?
Toru looked at the two of them and spoke up with a bit of hesitation.
"Um... I’ll protect both of you, so don't worry."
The girls stared at him in surprise, making Toru feel awkward. He realized he might have sounded a bit too cheesy.
However, Aino smiled warmly, and Chika looked bashful.
"I’m counting on you, Toru-kun."
"Toru... you’ve actually become quite manly, haven't you?"
Toru breathed a sigh of relief, glad his words hadn't fallen flat. Though, perhaps they only took it well because they both loved him.
In any case, he couldn't spend the whole day brooding. They were here to have fun.
They walked through the crowds toward the cinema located in Midland Square, the skyscraper in front of the station. Thanks to the Konoe family being shareholders, they could watch movies for free using shareholder vouchers.
"So, what was the movie you wanted to see again?" Toru asked Aino.
They had come to Nagoya Station today because Aino wanted to see a film. Both Toru and Chika often deferred to Aino’s wishes. To Toru, she was his lover; to Chika, she was a dear friend who she couldn't help but spoil.
Aino beamed.
"It’s a period romance! The protagonist is a princess from a noble family in the Taisho era, and she’s rescued by a handsome older boy."
"Rescued? So she gets into some kind of trouble?"
"She’s about to be forced into a political marriage, and the hero becomes her fiancé instead."
Toru and Chika exchanged a look. It sounded remarkably like the situation between Toru and Aino.
Aino giggled. "I actually really like romance movies. I read a lot of shoujo manga, too."
"So it's not just mysteries and thrillers?"
"I like those too, but I'm still a high school girl, you know."
For some reason, Aino puffed out her chest proudly.
Toru knew Chika didn't mind shoujo manga either, and he had no objections himself. However, a lone guy with two beautiful girls at a romance movie was bound to draw some stares.
(Well, if I worry about it, I’ve already lost...)
Besides, he lived with three—no, four, if you counted Ririka—beautiful girls. At this point, a little attention at the theater was nothing.
They secured "Premium Seats," a luxury they could afford thanks to the Konoe family's influence. Since the family was the one jerking them around, Toru felt they were entitled to this much.
Toru sat in the middle, with Aino and Chika on either side. With popcorn and drinks in hand, they were ready.
Before the movie started, Aino and Chika chatted happily over Toru’s shoulders. The two of them really did get along.
However, Ririka was an unknown variable. And Asuka was Chika’s rival and wasn't particularly close to Aino yet. Even if he went along with Chika’s Harem Plan, the road ahead looked difficult.
The movie began.
The plot was a classic romance, but the Taisho era setting was depicted with great detail. Back then, it was normal for families to decide marriages, but in the modern age, that was supposedly a thing of the past.
Yet, here was Toru, born with the Konoe bloodline and caught in the exact same trap.
Then again, that bloodline was also what had allowed him to become Aino’s lover in the first place.
As Touka said, to truly be free, he would likely need the resolve to take over the Konoe family and become its head.
At some point, Chika fell asleep. She was probably sleep-deprived from her student council duties and club activities.
Toru’s heart skipped a beat as she leaned her head onto his shoulder, breathing softly. A faint, sweet scent tickled his nose.
Looking down, he could see Chika’s defenseless cleavage. Having a beautiful girl so close was bad for his heart.
Aino noticed and gave a little snicker. Then, she deliberately leaned against Toru as well.
The movie reached its climax: the tomboyish noble heroine was sharing a passionate, forceful kiss with the older hero.
Aino watched with sparkling eyes.
Come to think of it, he still hadn't kissed Aino.
Aino looked at Toru expectantly. But with Chika liable to wake up at any moment, Toru didn't have the courage to go for it. He wasn't mentally prepared either.
Aino seemed to understand and gave a soft giggle. Almost simultaneously, Chika stirred and woke up, looking startled.
She realized she had been sleeping on Toru’s shoulder and looked embarrassed. When Toru smiled to show he didn't mind, her face turned bright red.
Aino watched the exchange with a gentle, knowing gaze.
Once the movie ended, they headed to a nearby Chinese restaurant. It was a chic place famous for its dandan noodles.
While waiting for their food, Chika spoke up indignantly.
"I really think the heroine should have ended up with her childhood friend instead of that older guy."
"Is that just because you're self-inserting, Chika-chan...?"
"I-I am not!" Chika protested. Her tone became much more cute and girlish when she talked to Aino, which Toru found endearing.
However, Chika seemed to misinterpret his expression. She puffed out her cheeks.
"Toru, do you disagree with me?"
"Eh? No, not exactly, but for the story, it felt more natural for her to end up with the older character..."
"...You traitor."
Chika pouted. Aino, on the other hand, seemed perfectly satisfied with the movie.
The dandan noodles arrived, smelling strongly of rich sesame. Both Aino and Chika turned out to be big fans of ramen and spicy food. They had also ordered almond tofu for dessert.
Putting on their paper aprons, they began to eat the piping hot noodles.
As Aino slurped her noodles, her moist red lips caught Toru’s eye. She looked strangely bewitching and beautiful.
When he found himself staring, Aino noticed and laughed bashfully.
"Honestly, Toru-kun, were you thinking about something perverted?"
"About dandan noodles...?"
"I just figured it wouldn't be out of character for you."
"What exactly do you think of me, Aino-san?"
"A boy who loves me very much. Just kidding."
Aino giggled, but her face was red—and probably not just from the spice. Chika shot her a skeptical look.
"It’s proper manners to focus on your food while eating, you know."
"It's a waste to only focus on the food when I'm eating with the person I love," Aino countered.
Aino was being much more direct with her affection today. Perhaps Ririka’s arrival had lit a fire under her.
If so, Toru hoped that a kiss—and what lay beyond—might not be too far off in the future.
Though, of course, things didn't always go according to plan.
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