Chapter 2
Even though a few days had passed since my birthday, I was still basking in its afterglow.
I was feeling a sense of happiness so profound it even surprised me. Apparently, whether I was at home or at school, I had been wearing a gentle smile without even realizing it.
Arisa and Aina had pointed it out, of course, but even Sota and Kaito had mentioned it. I must have been wearing a truly blissful grin... Heh-heh-heh.
"...Wait, pull it together, me."
Thinking that my current "heh-heh-heh" grin was probably a bit creepy, I tightened my expression.
"You aren't hiding it very well, you know?"
"...Oof."
So Arisa had noticed...
"Have you been watching me this whole time?"
"Yes. I haven't taken my eyes off you for a single moment."
I mean... we’re in the middle of the classroom right now.
But even though Arisa was watching me, this feeling of joy wasn’t something that would vanish so easily.
"...Man, that really was the best birthday ever."
"Oh, Hayato-kun, honestly."
Bathed in Arisa's lukewarm gaze, I offered a quick "sorry, sorry" and looked toward the front of the room.
It wasn't exactly break time, but it wasn't quite in the middle of a lecture either. I hadn't just been spacing out; I usually focused during class.
As for what we were doing now—the answer was on the blackboard.
"Man... that’s a lot of ideas."
Written on the board were various proposals for our upcoming cultural festival booth.
Normally, this would have been a regular class period, but one had been carved out specifically for the festival. Because the school put so much effort into it, they provided us with this time to discuss things together.
"Everyone sure is motivated."
The ideas for the booth had been flowing non-stop since the discussion started.
Some were obviously impossible for high schoolers, and others were things the teachers would definitely veto... but even the teacher watching from the corner was laughing, looking like they were having the time of their life.
"We have to pick from these, huh... Hmm."
"It... it’s going to be tough..."
Facing the mountain of ideas, the two class representatives were holding their heads in their hands.
It wasn't like they had to decide everything themselves, but since they eventually had to narrow it down to one, the road ahead looked rocky.
"We really put out a crazy number of ideas..."
"Can we decide during this period... or rather, by the end of today?"
"Isn't it going to be hard?"
"It’s easy to just shout out opinions, after all."
"That’s true..."
The conversation continued with people saying this or that would be good.
However, having so many ideas meant that everyone had their own level of passion for them. Naturally, this led to a clash of opinions.
"No way, I’m definitely for a maid cafe!"
"No, I’m absolutely for a butler cafe!"
Just like the sports festival, this was a big event.
Everyone was desperate to make it count and have fun from the bottom of their hearts... and more than anything, they were fired up to put on a better show than the other classes.
It was fun for the students, but it also stoked their competitive spirits. Thinking about it that way, this high school’s policy of letting students take the lead and work with a certain amount of freedom was actually a very clever setup.
"Hayato-kun, is there anything that catches your eye?"
"...Hmm."
Prompted by Arisa, I stared at the blackboard again.
Any of these would probably be fun if we tried them, and if the whole class cooperated, I was sure we’d make something great.
However... I couldn't find one that stood out enough to push aside all the others.
"To be honest, I think I’ll pass on the maid cafe."
"Is that so?"
"Yeah, because I get to see a wonderful maid at home already."
"Oh... Heh-heh, I suppose that’s true ♪"
Yes, that was it!
Arisa had previously shown off her maid outfit as part of her cosplay, and even Sakuna-san had shown me her maid uniform.
Now that I’d seen such lovely yet incredibly erotic maids, if you asked me if I specifically wanted to see maids at a school event, well... Ah, wait, I’d want to see Arisa’s maid form anytime, though.
"...Honestly, Hayato-kun, you’re so easy to read."
"Eh?"
"You’re thinking that you’d want to see my maid outfit anytime, aren't you?"
Staring into those beautiful blue eyes, I gave a wry smile, knowing I was beaten.
Today, as always, I was helpless against her ability to see right through my heart... but it was a comfortable feeling, nonetheless.
"I’ll show it to you whenever you want, just for you."
"Thanks..."
As we exchanged these words, I almost forgot we were in a classroom.
Since it was this kind of "free" time, everyone was spending it as they pleased. No one paid any mind to the fact that Arisa had pulled her chair close to mine.
"..........."
I glanced down at Arisa’s hand under the desk.
It wasn't like I made a conscious decision to do it, but by the time I realized it, I was holding her hand.
"Ah... Heh-heh ♪"
The moment we touched, Arisa responded by interlacing her fingers with mine.
Even though we were in the classroom with other students around, here we were, intertwining our fingers under the table... but the way Arisa was touching me felt a bit... naughty.
"Wait, the way you’re touching me... isn't it a bit much?"
"My apologies. I just get so happy when we’re like this that I can't help myself."
"...I see."
If you can't help it, then I guess it can't be helped. Yeah.
While flirting with Arisa like that, I still participated in the discussion properly, offering my opinion at key points.
But in the end, we couldn't settle on a booth.
However, the class rep then declared they were using their "final weapon" and started preparing a lottery. I’m sure every single classmate, including myself, felt a bad premonition.
"We aren't getting anywhere like this, so let’s just decide based on the opinion of whoever gets picked by the lottery."
"Eh~? ...Well, none of the candidates are actually bad, so I guess that works?"
"True... Instead of never deciding, it might be better to just have someone boldly say 'this is it!'"
"To be honest, anything is fine with me, so let's go with that!"
"I agree~!"
It seemed the lottery was a desperate measure for the reps, but they let out a sigh of relief when they saw the classmates' reaction.
"In cases like this, you usually end up getting picked."
"D-don't say such scary things..."
"I’d give a proper answer if I were picked, but... I wonder why."
"?"
"I have a feeling you’re going to be the one, Hayato-kun."
"Please stop... seriously, stop, okay?"
I begged her to stop that ominous prophecy... no, seriously.
"...W-well, there’s no way I’ll get picked."
The probability was one in several dozen...
There was no way my name would be pulled so precisely—
"Now then, the one who pulled the strings of fate is... Ta-da! It’s Domoto-kun!"
"Why me?!"
I accidentally shouted, but who wouldn't in this situation...
I stood up as I shouted, and Arisa's hand slipped away, but that was the last thing on my mind.
"...Pff, it happened just like I said. I feel a little sorry for you, though."
"Yo! Make the call, Hayato!"
"Your word will decide the class's fate~!"
"You guys! Shut up!!"
Arisa’s quiet mumble aside, I would never forgive Sota and Kaito for egging me on like that! Just you wait until later!
"...Good luck, Domoto."
"...Irie-kyun!"
Was Irie-kun the only one here to support me...? Well, I guess I’ll do my best.
"Domoto, it’s true that now that things have turned out this way, the decision might rest on your opinion. But you don't have to feel too pressured, okay? Just say what’s on your mind."
"Got it."
Since the teacher put it that way, I decided to answer casually.
"...Hmm."
I crossed my arms and stared intensely at the blackboard.
Out of the many ideas, the one I’d choose... Well, it’s not necessarily the final-final decision, so I’ll just say what I think is best.
"Um... how about something like a Casino?"
"A Casino, huh."
"Hmm?"
The choice I voiced was a Casino.
Of course, I had a proper reason for choosing it.
"I think cafes and other booths are fine, but they’re likely to overlap with other classes, right? In that regard, a Casino probably won't, and more than anything, since it’s a cultural festival, there won't be any actual gambling. We could provide something that even little kids could enjoy easily... what do you think?"
My confidence wavered halfway through and my voice got smaller, but the reaction from my classmates wasn't bad.
"It’s true that looking at the ideas we wrote down, a Casino feels fresh."
"You're right... yeah, it might not be bad!"
Alright, the reps were on board too.
Seeing Sota and Kaito nodding along, I decided to push for a final decision right then and there.
"Of course, I don't know the details of a Casino, or what we’d need to prepare... but look, for us students, isn't this also a kind of 'challenge'? I think it’s a good thing to try and challenge something fun with the whole class!"
...Hah, nailed it!
I didn't say anything particularly profound, but it seemed to provide the push the Casino idea needed.
"Isn't it good?"
"I think it’s great! A Casino, huh... I’ve always been interested in that 'shuffling cards' thing!"
"Even just making a roulette and spinning it would be exciting... this is definitely it!"
As voices filled with motivation overlapped, the teacher clapped their hands.
"Alright, then it’s decided! We’re doing a Casino! The name sounds a bit risky, but since no money is being wagered, it’ll be wholesome. Plus, I’ve had some experience at a casino in Las Vegas, so I can help out."
"Wait, seriously, Sensei?"
"You've been to a casino?"
"How much did you win?"
"I lost, though."
"Ah..."
"Siiiigh..."
Setting aside the teacher’s sad "heroic tale," the booth was decided to be a Casino.
Fortunately, there were no objections to my opinion, and no one looked at me with displeasure.
"...Phew."
"Good job. You looked quite handsome, like you were giving a grand speech."
"I’m exhausted."
Arisa probably didn't realize it, but my back was dripping with cold sweat.
With the suggestion of the Casino, my role was over, and from there, things proceeded at a brisk pace.
What we would do, what materials were needed, how we would proceed with preparations, and so on... Since the progress had been stalled until now, everything went incredibly smoothly once the decision was made.
"If it’s a Casino, doesn't that mean Bunnies?!"
"Whoooooo!"
"Girls in bunny suits... really?!"
"For a high school booth... is that okay?!"
"Of course it’s okay! We’re going to be wearing suits, after all!"
"No, no, you can't compare those to the girls' outfits, right?"
And now, a heated debate about the costumes was erupting.
When I thought of a Casino, I also imagined men in suits and women in bunny outfits. In manga, anime, and games, that’s basically the image for such facilities.
However... bunny suits were quite revealing, and the first problem was whether the girls would even agree to wear them.
"Hey, Arisa."
"Regarding the costumes?"
"Y-yeah... How do you feel about it?"
"Let’s see... Bunnies, huh."
Arisa paused for a beat, but her reply came quickly.
"It’s for the class booth, so if it’s required, I don't mind."
"..........."
"Besides, in a way, you were the one who pushed for the Casino, Hayato-kun. If that’s the case, I want to live up to your expectations."
"Ahaha, I see."
If you’re willing to go that far, then voicing my opinion was worth it.
"I already wore a swimsuit when we went to the sea, so it feels a bit late to be shy... Besides, if anything happens, my prince, Hayato-kun, will save me, right?"
"...Yeah, of course."
If anyone tries to touch her in a breach of manners, I’ll blow them away.
Well, violence is bad, but I’ll protect Arisa no matter what... I’ll go into this with that level of resolve.
"Then, our booth is officially decided as a Casino. Since we got the okay from everyone regarding the costumes, we’ll prepare those too... It looks like it’s going to be busy from here on out, but let’s all cooperate and do our best!"
The class rep smacked the blackboard, and we all nodded at the declaration.
By the way, it seemed other classes and grades had decided on their booths too, so the atmosphere in the school was likely to get a bit flighty until the actual day.
The sports festival had been lively with the stalls and all, but this time was bound to be even more than that... after all, this was another festival that only happened once a year.
"...Phew, we managed to decide."
As break time started, I let out a long breath.
I hadn't intended it to be that way, but speaking while being watched by the whole class when I suggested the Casino must have made me quite nervous, because a wave of fatigue hit me all at once.
"Come to think of it... I wonder what Aina’s class is doing."
I suddenly mumbled to myself.
Our class was doing a Casino, but now I was curious about what Aina’s class would do... Surely they wouldn't overlap with a Casino, but I wanted to hear about it soon.
I actually got to hear what her class was doing after school—when the three of us stopped by a cafe with a calm atmosphere.
"My class is doing a maid cafe."
"Oh, how conventional."
"That’s mean! I mean, I did think a maid cafe was a bit unoriginal, and there were voices like that in our class too!"
Ah, so there were opinions like that.
By the way, I’d gathered various other pieces of information, and basically, most of them were cafes or stalls related to food.
Well, there would probably be more visitors than at the sports festival, and students from other schools might even show up.
"But I see... Aina’s class is a maid cafe, huh."
"Please come by, okay? ♪ I’ll come over to play at your Casino too! ♪"
"Yeah."
"Please do come."
If she came over, I’d make sure to entertain her, and of course, I intended to visit Aina’s maid cafe as well.
"But still... Aina’s going to be a maid for that day, huh."
"Oho~? Could it be that you’re feeling a bit restless thinking about me calling someone other than you 'Master'?"
"...No, well... okay, I admit it. I know it’s inevitable, but it does make me feel a tiny bit restless."
I knew... I knew it was inevitable, or rather, it was just a cultural festival booth, so I knew it was wrong to feel restless... Sigh, I really hate how strong my possessiveness gets at times like this.
"I’m so happy... It means you care about me that much, and that your possessiveness for me is just that strong! ♪"
"...I guess."
"Heh-heh, you even asked me about the bunny costume, after all. Being the object of your intense possessiveness, my dear Hayato-kun... it makes both me and Aina incredibly happy."
...Good grief, when they put it like that, my ugly emotions are purified.
That said, feeling possessive of your precious girlfriend isn't a bad thing... and I understood that they also felt an extraordinary amount of possessiveness toward me.
"Well, I guess it’s mutual. I’m like this, but you guys are also possessive of me, right?"
"Isn't that obvious?"
"Duh, of course!"
Both of them said so, but what was there wasn't just smiles.
Perhaps because they had imagined for a split second the possibility of me leaving them, I felt something terrifying dwelling in their eyes.
It was an emotion that transcended simple possessiveness. To put it in extreme terms, they would do anything for me... I felt a will that they would bind me to them no matter what it took.
"...You really are yanderes."
"Yes, I am a yandere."
"I’m a yandere who will love you to the very end! ♪"
The two of them, affirming that they were yanderes, were incredibly cute.
Well, no matter how heavy their emotions were, if it was Arisa and Aina, they could love me as much as they wanted. I said it was scary earlier, but I was undoubtedly happy about it... and I was also aware that I felt extraordinary emotions for the two of them.
"Thank you for waiting~!"
"Ah, the cake’s here."
In the middle of our heavy conversation as lovers, the cakes we ordered were delivered.
As Aina’s eyes sparkled at the three different types of cake, I tilted my head in confusion.
That was because the female waitress who brought the cakes... I got the impression that her hands were very unsteady, so I thought she might be a newcomer—and it seemed that guess was spot on.
"Ah...!"
That voice, of course, belonged to the waitress.
Just as she came close, her hands had slipped. One of the cakes we’d been looking forward to slid off the tray and fell onto the table, and the splattered cake hit my pants... right on the crotch area.
"I-I am so sorry!!"
The plate didn't break, but the waitress’s loud voice echoed through the shop, and many gazes gathered to see what was going on.
A person who seemed to be the manager also came over, but I told them it was okay.
However, she seemed to feel a great deal of responsibility for staining a customer’s pants. I gave a wry smile, thinking that from her perspective, of course she’d make that face.
"It’s really okay, so please don't worry about it... though I know that’s hard to do, I’m seriously not bothered."
I made sure to keep my expression soft... I really wasn't angry, but I told her that to put her at ease.
By the way, Aina, who was sitting next to me, was wiping off the cake near my crotch with a tissue.
"Th-thank you so much, sir."
"It’s fine~. I’m used to taking care of him like this! ♪"
"That’s true... wait, huh?"
"Ahem!!"
Wait, Aina?!
That wasn't just a natural slip of the tongue; you definitely said that on purpose, didn't you?!
There was Aina, smiling brightly as she cleaned my pants, and the waitress, whose face had turned bright red because she wasn't fooled at all. And then there was Arisa, let out a sigh at our exchange... It was truly a chaotic space.
"Th-then, sir! We are truly sorry for this...! We will bring a new cake right away, so please wait a moment!"
After a while, the replacement cake arrived.
The waitress and the manager both bowed deeply again, but my feeling that I didn't mind remained unchanged, so I told her to just relax and do her best.
"This strawberry cake is really delicious."
"This chocolate cake is delicious too... but."
"What’s wrong?"
Arisa suddenly looked down anxiously.
Aina and I exchanged looks, wondering what was wrong, and then waited for Arisa’s words... She continued while pointing at her own stomach.
"We ate a lot of cake for your birthday, too, Hayato-kun. And... well, that’s not all, but lately, I wonder if it’s what you call 'happy weight gain'... my weight has increased just a little bit."
"...Ah~."
"Are you really worrying about something so trivial?"
Aina?!
I looked at Aina in shock at her word which lacked even a shred of consideration, but she didn't seem to care and was munching away on her cake.
"...Honestly, it must be nice to be so carefree. Even though you eat more ravenously than me or even Hayato-kun, who’s a boy, you don't gain weight at all."
"My digestion is just good, I guess... Besides, it mostly goes to my boobs! ♪"
As Arisa said, Aina really didn't gain weight.
Even though she ate about as much as I did, she claimed her weight never changed...
Well, as she said, there was no doubt that all the nutrition was being absorbed by her chest.
"...You’re still growing, so of course that’s where the nutrition is going."
"Right~?"
At this rate, won't she hit triple digits soon...?
She’s gone past "large breasts" and into the territory of "exploding breasts," but as someone who loves big chests, I’d say I’m more than welcoming... even though they’re big, the shape is beautiful and they’re soft. Aina’s are great, and Arisa has wonderful breasts too.
"I wish I were like you... sigh."
"You’re worrying too much. Right, Hayato-kun?"
"I suppose so," I nodded.
"Your weight might have increased, but you don't look like you’ve gained weight at all."
"...Really?"
"Yeah... or rather, as someone who sees your naked body regularly, I’m telling you: you have a beautiful body every time I look at it, Arisa. I don't think you’ve gotten fat when I hug you, and I’ve really never cared about it."
"...Is that so?"
"Yeah."
I mean, even if your weight increases, it’s probably only temporary.
Arisa’s body was a style that every woman would envy, almost as if some mysterious force were at work. She had maintained it ever since we became close... so I really thought it was a waste of time to worry.
"Actually, your breasts got bigger, so isn't that part of the increase? If we’re talking about that, my weight has increased a bit too."
"...Ah, that’s part of it too."
"Ah... they are heavy, after all."
A woman’s breasts are by no means light.
They aren't just filled with many dreams; they’re the place where their femininity and motherhood reside... there’s no way they could be light.
But thinking about that, Sakuna-san’s must also be incredibly heavy... Wow, women really have it tough.
"Well, we get a decent amount of exercise, so we’ll be fine."
"That’s true... I move my body a lot by having sex with Hayato-kun, and I sweat a lot, so there’s no problem."
"Exactly! So let’s keep having lots of sex! ♪"
You two... As a man, I’m incredibly honored, and the content of what you’re saying makes my heart bounce with joy, but we are in a cafe, okay?
After that, Arisa said she didn't care about her weight anymore and finished her cake, with Aina and me following suit.
As we left the cafe, that waitress bowed to us again, and I told her once more that it was okay before we left the shop.
"Hayato-kun, what are you doing tonight?"
"What should I do..."
"Is there even a need to worry? Just come to our house."
I hadn't decided whether to go home or to the Shinjo residence today.
"Then... maybe I’ll intrude."
"Yay! One overnight guest, coming right up!"
The joy of being told there was no need to worry about whether to intrude or stay over... but then, Arisa locked her arm firmly with mine.
"We were just talking about that... so you’d better take care of me a lot today, okay?"
"A-ahaha..."
"If that’s the case, I’ll let Nee-san have you for today, okay? I’ll just watch you two having lovey-dovey sex! ♪"
W-watch?!
Pulled along by the happily smiling Aina and with Arisa clinging to my arm like a female panther about to devour me... it looked like I’d need to work hard today too.
▼▽
With less than a week left until the cultural festival, preparations for the booth were mostly complete.
Reminiscent of the sports festival, classes were still being held, but the atmosphere in the school was starting to feel completely like a festival.
Well, I suppose the same could be said for me. I was working hard on the preparations with my classmates after school.
"Man... we’re taking this way too seriously."
"Yeah."
I was finishing up the roulette with Kaito, who was next to me.
We were working while looking at photos of roulettes in actual casinos. Since we were doing it, we wanted to make the best possible thing. Because our motto was to party hard when we partied and have fun from the bottom of our hearts when we had fun, we didn't cut any corners, from small props to large set pieces.
The result was... well, a level of quality that even made the teacher recoil.
"Sensei, how is it!"
"It’s our pride and joy!"
"We added some original elements to the design, but... isn't it amazing?"
"Hey, Sensei, give us your thoughts~!"
"You guys are way too fired up... I take my hat off to you."
At the teacher’s reaction, we all laughed with satisfaction.
From here, we’d need to practice how to proceed and how to serve customers. But since we had plenty of time after school like today, there was no worry at all about not finishing in time.
"Hey, Hayato."
"What is it?"
"Right now... the girls are also preparing their costumes, right?"
"...Yeah."
"Are you curious?"
"I’m obviously super curious!"
I gave a big thumbs-up and nodded.
For the girls' costumes, we had dealer outfits prepared, but there were also the bunnies that were adopted thanks to the boys' earnest wishes and the girls' consent... To be honest, I’m only interested in Arisa when it comes to bunny suits, but in that sense, I really want to see!
"I wonder what Arisa’s bunny form looks like..."
"What about the younger sister’s maid outfit?"
"I want to see that too!"
Of course I wanted to see Aina’s maid form as well!
Even though we had Arisa’s maid outfit at home, the design would probably be different... anyway, I just wanted to see!
"Hey, Hayato."
"Yeah?"
"Both the elder Shinjo and the younger one are world-class beauties with incredible bodies."
What’s with him all of a sudden...? I thought that, but Kaito was serious.
"There are beautiful and shapely people in our class, other classes, and even among the upperclassmen and underclassmen, right? But even among them, the Shinjo sisters are on one or two completely different levels... There’s bound to be guys who’ll try to mess with them."
"I... know that."
"Well, I figured you knew. But that’s why me and Sota will act as bodyguards, or rather, if any weirdos show up, we’ll definitely protect them."
Kaito thumped his chest as he said that.
I wasn't going to take my eyes off them for a single moment, and the moment anyone directed an improper gaze toward Arisa, they’d be marked as an enemy, but even so, Kaito’s words were very reassuring.
"Yo, what are you talking about?"
Sota, who had been away on another task, returned.
"We were talking about how there are definitely going to be some scumbags who try to mess with the Shinjo sisters on the big day, so we’ll make sure to protect them."
"What, were you talking about something so obvious?"
"...Seriously, you guys are the best best friends."
By the way, we weren't the only ones fired up to protect the girls.
Kaito joined a group of boys who were taking a break nearby.
"Hey, on the actual day, there are bound to be guys who mess with the girls. If we men don't protect them, then who will?! Am I right?!"
"Of course! We’ll kick those bastards in the ass and throw them out!"
"People who throw cold water on our booth aren't welcome! We won't hold back!"
"Yeah, yeah!"
"Let’s blow them away!"
Ooh, the other boys were plenty motivated too.
Previously, I’d been picked on because of Arisa, or looked at with annoying eyes because I was close to her, but when it came to events like this, our class really did unite.
By the way, some of the girls who were preparing nearby were laughing as they watched, so I wonder if they thought we were reliable?
"Not bad, guys! You look cool!"
"Protect us well, okay? There might be some girls who fall for you!"
The girls' teasing words set the boys even further on fire.
"Uooooooo!" the boys roared... I ended up distancing myself because it was so loud, but then my phone vibrated.
"...Arisa?"
The sender was Arisa, and the message asked me to come to an empty classroom.
"I’m going to step out for a bit."
"Roger."
"Understood."
I left the classroom and ran to the empty classroom.
I wondered for a moment what it was, but then I thought it might be because... she put on the costume?
Even though it was the preparation period for the cultural festival, the empty classroom we always used for our secret meetings was rarely used. Even if someone were to come by chance, the door was locked, so there was no worry of being seen doing something.
"Arisa, I’m coming in."
After knocking, I heard a small reply from inside, so I entered.
The moment I stepped in, I was greeted by a single rabbit... Arisa, dressed in a bunny suit.
"Welcome, Hayato-kun."
"A-ah..."
"Could you lock the door? I still only want you to see me."
"O-oh, right!"
Get a grip, me... I was just staring blankly because of the sheer impact.
I approached Arisa, who had a more composed expression than me... and burned her bunny girl form clearly into my eyes.
"...Can I give my honest impression?"
"Please do."
"Isn't that... erotic?"
"Heh-heh, is it? Well, I thought the same thing."
A truly honest comment had slipped out, but it really was too erotic.
The costume was based on black overall, and the rabbit ears on her head had a certain cuteness... but every other element instantly transformed that "cute" impression into one that was "too erotic."
The fabric covering Arisa’s exploding breasts was small, and her cleavage was in full view.
The skin on her collarbone, armpits, and upper arms stood out clearly, but what made it particularly striking were the fishnet tights from her crotch down to her toes.
"I wanted to show it to you first, Hayato-kun. The other girls who are wearing this saw me, but for the boys, you had to be first."
"No... this is truly a feast for the eyes."
"I’m glad to hear that. I could have done it at home, but I wanted to show you as soon as possible, and I couldn't wait."
As she said that, Arisa blushed visibly.
I knew right away that it wasn't a blush from embarrassment, but rather the effect of being in a lewd mood.
In her brand-new bunny girl form, she softly pressed her body against mine.
I felt that familiar elasticity being pushed against me with everything she had, but the sight was so stimulating that my heart raced violently.
"Hey, do you know? Apparently, rabbits have an incredible estrus cycle."
"I... think I’ve heard that before."
With a mysterious smile and a lick of her lips, Arisa brought her face close to mine.
Even though we hadn't done anything yet, she was trying to melt away my reason with her expression, her scent, and the atmosphere she exuded... Usually, the flow would be to hug her tightly and then become intertwined, but what held me back was the very ordinary sense that I shouldn't stain the costume.
"Hayato-kun, right now, I’m a lewd rabbit... an estrous female in heat, excited by the thought of the person she loves, and unable to restrain herself."
She hugged me tightly and pressed her face against my neck.
Just as I thought she’d run her tongue over the sensitive part of my neck, she showered me with kiss after kiss, and even kissed me thoroughly as if to leave hickeys that wouldn't disappear.
"I know how you feel, Hayato-kun... you’re thinking you can't stain this costume, right? But this costume is my personal property."
"Wait, really?!"
"Heh-heh, I didn't tell you because I wanted to surprise you. I prepared it specifically for this."
"...That’s amazing."
First the maid outfit, and now even a bunny suit... I could spend time with Arisa in any kind of cosplay.
...Wait, more importantly, I had to resist Arisa’s temptation!
"Oh, are you still going to hold back? It’s true that after this, all the girls are scheduled to wear their costumes for a reveal."
"Doesn't that make it even more of a no-go?!"
It’d be completely counterproductive if I stained it now!
I definitely wanted to flirt more with Arisa in this form, and if we were at home, I’d want to do lots of lewd things... but for now, I really had to endure!
"Heh-heh, I’m sorry, Hayato-kun."
"Eh?"
"About eighty percent of me was serious, but I intended to stop myself properly."
"Doesn't that mean you had almost no intention of stopping...?"
"Well, I wonder ♪"
Just a moment ago, Arisa had an expression that was completely seducing me, but now that atmosphere had vanished.
My body was still hot, though... even though Arisa was still running her hands over my body in a naughty way, my excitement had subsided quite a bit.
"...? Ha!"
"W-what’s wrong?"
Suddenly, Arisa pulled away from me and took a stance.
It was a move like a karate practitioner, and it looked quite impressive. Combined with her outfit, she looked like a character out of a game.
"I’m on alert."
"Alert?"
"Look, in times like this, Aina always comes along, using her unusually keen nose."
"Ah... but that’s like a dog."
"That girl’s sense of smell becomes sharp when it comes to you, Hayato-kun. It wouldn't be surprising if she were literally eavesdropping on the other side of the door right now."
Even though I knew it wasn't true, it was easy to imagine, and I gave a wry smile.
Still, I was curious, so I took off my indoor shoes, climbed onto a desk, and looked into the hallway from the window, but there was no one there.
"Well then, shall we head back soon? The other girls are probably in the classroom for the reveal."
"Got it... but are you going like that?"
"Of course not. I’ll just throw on my jacket."
I followed Arisa, who had quickly put on her jacket, and we left the empty classroom.
Just like our class, other classes were also trying on their costumes for their booths, and people were showing off their costumes to each other in the hallways. But the one who gathered the most attention was definitely Arisa.
"...Wait, I’m just walking with you normally."
"Isn't it fine? In the classroom, there aren't many people who find our closeness strange anymore, right?"
"That’s true, but... alright, I’ll hold my head high and be dignified."
"Please do. If you like, you could even make a grand declaration on the cultural festival stage that you’re dating both me and Aina, you know?"
I wanted to say that she knew I couldn't do that, but I voiced different words instead.
"That... yeah. If I didn't care about my surroundings, I could say that... because I love both you and Aina enough to say it. If the only one who becomes a sacrifice for that declaration is the way people look at me, then I’d do it as many times as it takes..."
If she was going to interpret things so conveniently, I didn't mind at all.
If I declared I was dating both of them, and people’s view of them didn't change while only the wind blew harshly against me... for me, who was wrapped in their love, that kind of wind would feel like a cool breeze.
"No matter how precious the feelings are, and no matter how much I’m loved, I hate the spirit of self-sacrifice."
"Haha, I know. That’s why, although I was serious, I meant it as a joke."
As I said before, we were being bathed in gazes even during this exchange.
I wondered how the sight of us laughing together looked to others... as I thought about that, we passed by Aina’s class, and I stopped with an "ah."
"What’s wrong... oh."
"..........."
Inside the classroom, I caught sight of Aina wearing a maid uniform.
There were other girls in maid outfits near her, but the only one who kept my gaze pinned was Aina.
"How is it? Her maid uniform is cute too, isn't it?"
"A-ah..."
"That’s also something I prepared along with my bunny suit. I offered to lend her my maid outfit, but she said if they were the same, it would be boring."
"I see... no, it’s incredibly cute."
I was completely captivated, and the classroom was so lively that cheers were erupting.
Well, as I was staring like that, my eyes met Aina’s.
She immediately spoke to a girl nearby and came running to us in the hallway.
"Yahoo~! Hayato-kun and Nee-san! ♪"
"A-ah..."
"It suits you well, yes, yes."
"Thanks, Nee-san! ♪ Yours is super lewd, huh?"
When the famous beautiful sisters are together, they naturally draw attention, but their outfits were a bunny and a maid... there was no way they wouldn't be noticed.
The gazes directed at them naturally pierced me as I stood beside them, but I shut them out by staring intently at Aina’s costume.
"...Aina, you’re really cute."
"Really? Yay! ♪"
Aina’s maid uniform was different from Arisa’s in that it had a lot of white.
The headband on her head and many parts of the dress had frills, and the ribbon at her neck further enhanced her loveliness. But there were parts that couldn't hide Aina’s eroticism—the cleavage visible because the chest area was open, and her plump thighs peeking out from the short skirt.
"I’m happy to be called lewd, but I prefer the 'cute' impression like you said, Hayato-kun! ♪"
"It is certainly cute. But Hayato-kun’s eyes when he looks at you are very lewd, you know?"
"Eh?!"
"Ahn! ♡"
I really do think she’s cute, though!
Aina, looking happy as she wriggled her body and made her large breasts jiggle... if she did something like that, then of course it was lewd.
"Actually, the thing on your chest..."
"Eh? Do you want to suck my boobs? Then let’s hide over there..."
"Wrong! I was going to say that heart-shaped name tag is cute!"
"Huh? Oh, this! Right, right! I like it too!"
The heart-shaped name tag on her chest. It had "Aina" written on it in hiragana.
I wondered if the outside visitors would see this and call her Aina... I-I wasn't jealous at all, and my heart wasn't that narrow... I wanted to believe that, but I did feel a little bit of displeasure.
"Hayato-kun, we have to go soon."
"Got it. Then, Aina, good luck over there."
"...You’re going already?"
Her expression changed from an excited one to one with her eyes lowered sadly.
When she made that face, it was inevitable that I’d stop in my tracks... but then Arisa grabbed the scruff of my neck.
"Yes, yes, please save that for when we get home."
"Well, I guess it can't be helped. See you later, you two!"
As Aina waved to us, I was dragged back to our classroom by Arisa.
What followed back in the classroom was the reveal of the girls dressed in bunny suits... Arisa’s costume was something else, but the other girls also looked cute and sexy in their bunny outfits.
"This is a treat for the eyes..."
"Whoooooo!"
Sota and Kaito were overjoyed.
Of course, the other boys were happy too, and it seemed the girls were glad to be so welcomed, as they were all smiling.
"Listen up, you guys! These beauties, including myself, have become bunny girls for you. If you don't protect us, you aren't men!"
"She called herself a beauty."
"Huh? Got a problem with that?"
"No problem... it suits you, you’re cute."
"Th-thanks..."
Um... what are we being shown right now?
I wondered if those two were dating... but then I focused on Arisa again.
Just as the boys had cheered, all the girls lined up were cute.
But for me, the one shining the brightest was Arisa.
"Shinjo... she’s amazing."
"As expected, she has the best style and is the most beautiful."
Even Sota and the others paid the most attention to Arisa... yes, yes.
"Everyone’s fired up now that we’ve seen the girls in their bunny suits! Let’s finish up the remaining preparations with this momentum and welcome the big day with pride!"
At the class rep’s words, which brought the room together, we all nodded firmly.
▼▽
Preparation for the upcoming cultural festival proceeded steadily.
The costumes for both the boys and the girls were completely ready, and all that was left was for us to study the proper way to serve customers and the progression of the games.
However, not everyone would be acting as an emcee... or rather, a "dealer." We decided to leave the role of the dealer to those who were either talented actors or simply had the high energy to volunteer for the part.
Amidst all that, as for me...
"Alright then, Domoto, I’m leaving Arisa’s guard duty to you, okay?"
"Yeah, leave it to me."
The role I had been assigned was to stay by Arisa’s side. Originally, my role was supposed to involve being a dealer or adjusting props, but we decided that we definitely needed people to protect the girls in their bunny outfits. Thus, it was settled that at least one boy would be attached to each bunny girl at all times.
Since the boys were assigned based on the girls’ requests, Arisa had specifically asked for me.
"I’m counting on you, Hayato-kun."
"Right."
I nodded firmly at Arisa’s words. Well, even though I was the one officially assigned to her side, the other guys—including those roaming the room and the backstage crew—would be looking out for her too. Having all my classmates as dependable allies made me feel at ease.
"Hey, Arisa."
"What is it?"
"Are you two... seriously not dating or anything?"
It was a point-blank question from one of Arisa’s friends, Asahina-san. Unlike me, who felt my heart skip a beat at such an inquiry, Arisa maintained a cool expression and replied immediately.
"You shouldn't pry into things like that so much, you know? Like I’ve said before, both Aina and I owe a great debt of gratitude to Hayato-kun... Because of that, our relationship is just closer than it is with other people."
"...Yeah, I guess so. Sorry about that. Maybe I was being too persistent."
"It’s perfectly fine. But if you don't mind, if there are others who are curious about this in the future, could you let them know for me? Tell them that this is why we’re so close with Hayato-kun."
"Yeah, I understand."
Asahina-san nodded and walked away. Arisa let out a soft sigh—fuuu—and picked up the ball for the roulette wheel.
"I know they don't mean any harm, but perhaps our distance at school has been a bit too close lately."
"Maybe... though it’s still happening as we speak."
"I suppose... but it can't be helped, can it? My body is just drawn to Hayato-kun like a magnet."
"Ahaha, well, I’m happy to hear that."
"I’m happy too—it’s not something I can help even with my own will; my body seeks you out by instinct... This is something that simply cannot be ignored."
"...I feel the same way."
"Fufu♪"
Arisa let out a little chuckle—kusu—and spun the ball into the roulette wheel. It made a pleasant rhythmic sound as it circled around the numbers, seemingly shopping for a slot to fall into.
"Hey, Hayato-kun, want to make a bet?"
"On which number it falls into?"
"A straight up... Let's bet on a single number. I’ll go with 1."
"Then I’ll take 2."
In roulette, you can choose multiple numbers, but the rule is that the fewer numbers you pick, the higher the payout. Both Arisa and I had chosen only one... Usually, hitting that is impossible.
However, looking at Arisa’s profile as she smiled fearlessly, I felt an absolute sense of confidence radiating from her... I had a feeling I was going to lose this one.
The moment that thought crossed my mind, the ball dropped—right into the number 1 slot Arisa had declared.
"...Are you serious?"
"That’s my win♪"
Predicting a number with such pinpoint accuracy was practically a miracle. The wheel was designed so we could rig it to make little kids happy, but since no one else was around, she shouldn't have been able to use any foul play... Seeing Arisa smiling so triumphantly, I could only think "as expected of her."
"I guess it’s my loss for now. So, what are you going to demand from the loser?"
"Ah~... I suppose there was that. I just wanted to play a game, so I hadn't really thought of anything."
"Oh, in that case, I’ll take a 'nothing' please."
"No way♡ I’ll think of something later."
Oh boy, I wonder what she’s going to say... I’ll have to look forward to it. I returned the mischievous smile Arisa gave me, and since we couldn't keep our hands idle forever, we got back to the preparations.
It was the same during the sports festival, but there was something wonderful about being able to enjoy even the preparation period for the cultural festival... You could say it’s a moment possible only because of our current status as students.
But the reason I feel that way is surely—
"What’s wrong?"
"No, it’s nothing."
It’s probably largely because I have someone I love right by my side. Of course, that includes not just Arisa but Aina too... but at times like this, is it greedy of me to wish Aina were in the same class as us?
"Hey, Hayato-kun."
"Yeah?"
"At times like this, I find myself wishing Aina were in the same class too."
"...Haha, true."
Well, since we’re in different classes, Aina makes up for it by being incredibly spoiled and clingy at home, which isn't bad either... In fact, the way she depends on me makes me feel like I’m truly relied upon, which makes me happy.
"Hey now, what are you two doing staring into each other's eyes~?"
"Eh?"
"Oh?"
I thought I heard the voice of someone who shouldn't be here right now...
When Arisa and I slowly turned around, there was Aina, accompanied by a friend who was wearing a wry smile. Unlike Arisa, who was in her school uniform today, Aina was dressed in a maid outfit... Wait, why is she here?
"I came to see my Nee-san!"
Gaba! Aina lunged forward and hugged Arisa. Although Arisa looked troubled, she caught Aina and gently patted her head, creating a peaceful scene.
"You say that, but your eyes aren't looking at anyone but Hayato-kun, you know?"
"Hmph! So what? He’s the main attraction, after all."
"You're way too honest... though I already knew that."
The words she whispered in a small voice reached my ears clearly. The sight of the two beautiful sisters hugging each other was heartwarming, but at the same time, it drew intense gazes of admiration from the other boys. There were even a few guys letting their gazes linger on Aina’s cleavage with their faces turning lecherous... Just so you know, I’ve memorized your faces.
"Sorry for the sudden intrusion, Arisa. The moment we took a break, Aina wouldn't listen when she said she was going to see Arisa..."
"I’m so sorry, aren't I? It must be hard taking care of Aina."
"Ahaha, but it’s fun, you know? Everyone, including me, loves Aina."
"Hey, you two? You're saying some nice things, but I’m not a little kid, okay?"
"With what face can you say that?"
"You've got a lot of nerve, Aina."
"...So mean!"
Aina, puffing out her cheeks in a pout, was truly adorable. No matter when I see her, this kind of gesture suits her perfectly, but I also think her being teased by Arisa and everyone around her is quite cute.
"Man, having the beautiful sisters together really is something else..."
"I want to get in between them..."
"As usual... they don't have boyfriends, right?"
"I don't know, lately they've been getting really close with Domoto."
The moment those conversations started, everyone's eyes suddenly shifted toward me. Even though I had distanced myself because Arisa and Aina started frolicking together, there was no point in moving away if this was the result... Sigh.
"Being popular is tough, huh?"
"I’m so jealous."
"Shut up, you two."
Mocked by Sota and Kaito, I snorted and turned my head away. However... looking at Aina in her maid outfit, a thought suddenly occurred to me—I wanted to see Arisa, Aina, and Sakuna-san all dressed in maid outfits together... I found myself wanting to take a good, long look at the three of them like that.
"...No, no, that’s way too sinful of me!"
"W-What’s wrong with you all of a sudden!?"
"What do you mean by 'sinful'!?"
"I told you, shut up! Come on, let's get back to work!"
But... I couldn't help but wonder if they would do it if I asked. I suppose it couldn't be helped that I was thinking about it.
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