Chapter 66: Advancing to Second Year
The season had welcomed the beginning of spring in April.
After a long, troublesome winter, the new semester arrived just as the weather began to warm. With the enrollment of new first-years, we advanced to second year and became the upperclassmen. There were a few cute new girls, but none of the women I planned to claim remained at the academy. The phase of indiscriminately making moves on anyone had ended back when I first enrolled at Totsuki Academy.
Shortly after I conquered my long-cherished desire, Kobayashi Rindou, Totsuki Academy held the graduation ceremony for the 90th generation. True to its reputation for a graduation rate below 10%, only thirty-five third-year students graduated.
With a class size that small, the graduation ceremony itself was over in less than thirty minutes from the perspective of the attending students handing out diplomas. There was no soreness from sitting for long periods, and I genuinely felt I could offer my heartfelt congratulations to the graduates.
When Rindou waved at me with an innocent smile as she left the venue, I felt an uncharacteristic pang of loneliness. This marked our eternal farewell to Kobayashi Rindou the high school girl. Even if she wore the uniform again, it would only be cosplay, not the real thing.
That was why, until the very morning of the graduation ceremony, I fucked Rindou senseless in my room. Taking full advantage of the last chance to hold a high-schooler Rindou, I stayed up all night, staying deep inside her and filling her with creampie after creampie.
Even while receiving her diploma, singing the school anthem, and happily chatting with the other students, my semen was still pooled inside Rindou's vagina. I had plugged her with a vibrator to keep it from leaking during the ceremony. The sight of her clutching her skirt and muttering "…pervert" filled me with incredible excitement.
Since I had no plans to make her take the pill, she had almost certainly gotten pregnant from the loads I pumped into her back in Kyushu combined with these. Though she had only just graduated, it looked like Rindou would become a mother soon. I had a feeling she'd make a good one. I'd also arranged for her to work at the Santoku Group, so there was no need to worry even while I was still a student.
Her cooking skills were impeccable. In the near future, I might even have her serve as the head chef of the Santoku Group's culinary division… No, she's too free-spirited for that. Better to leave it to Hisako.
After the tearful yet joyful graduation ceremony, the graduates left the academy. I had moved around quite a bit to secure talent, but I only managed to scout about eight people, including Rindou. It was difficult to change the minds of those who wanted to inherit their family businesses or open their own restaurants.
Still, I had no complaints about the results. After all, not only had I obtained Kobayashi Rindou, but even Saito Sōmei had agreed to join the Santoku Group. We would make his restaurant the flagship and rapidly expand the chain from there. Saito family sushi was guaranteed to win strong support from international customers. There was no doubt they would become a powerful asset for the Santoku family.
Everything was proceeding smoothly.
Having overcome the uphill climb of the promotion exam, the downhill bonus stage was now pushing me forward. I had already crushed Saiba Asahi, who held a final-boss-like position, and there were no longer any troublesome opponents like Azami. If I could simply carry out my plans for second year, my ambitions would be fulfilled.
The only thing left to aim for was victory on the world's greatest stage.
"—Shogo-kun. Here are the documents regarding the 'End-of-Term Exam.'"
I pulled my consciousness out of the sea of thoughts and accepted the documents Erina held out to me. This meeting in the Headmaster's office was part of Totsuki Academy's administrative discussions—though it was more like a preliminary meeting to prepare for the actual one. After all, only Erina and I were present.
As atonement from the Nakiri family for Azami's incident, the Santoku family had officially joined Totsuki Academy's administration this year. Moreover, we participated on equal footing with the Nakiri family. This allowed us to control the Totsuki organization from within, which would dramatically increase the Santoku family's influence in the culinary world. As a foothold, more than ten chefs from the Santoku Group had already been appointed as academy instructors. The day the Santoku family seized real control of Totsuki was not far off.
Incidentally, I had informed Erina that Azami was working for the Santoku family, but I hadn't told her about Asahi yet. Dropping the sudden news of a half-brother would cause confusion, so I wanted to choose the right timing. Probably around the end of second year.
"End-of-term exams already? It's still more than three months away, but the headmaster sure has it rough."
"Yes, truly. But I have you here… You'll help me, won't you?"
"Of course, my lady."
"…Fufu. Honestly, stop teasing me."
Ever since we became lovers, Erina's affection toward me had skyrocketed. In private situations like this with no third parties around, it was even more apparent. Her attitude was softer, and her expressions were gentle. If someone wanted to take a photo titled "A Girl in Love," the current Erina would be the perfect subject.
Erina was busy as the new headmaster, but this arrangement let us spend time together naturally. It had been a request made with the Santoku family's interests in mind, but it also provided me with a very welcome place to be.
"The exams will be held… right before summer break?"
"Yes, same as every year. There are minor differences, but the content is generally similar."
"Same format this year as well?"
"Yes, that's the plan. …Now that freedom has returned to Totsuki, chefs must prove their own worth with their own hands. Don't you agree?"
"Exactly. This academy has no need for people who can't survive unless someone prepares the correct path for them."
I advised her to build upon the previous headmaster, Senzaemon-dono's methods, while guiding things in her own way. The style of polishing a few precious "gems" by discarding the "pebbles" was logical and would nurture the most important trait for a chef: the drive for self-improvement.
Moreover, ever since Yukihira Sōma became the First Seat of the Council of Ten, Shokugeki battles had broken out all over Totsuki Academy every single day. Regardless of rank or skill level, the environment had changed into one where students voluntarily challenged the walls necessary for their growth.
From my perspective, it was a rather troublesome environment. Fortunately, thanks to my flashy performance in the Regiment de Cuisine, no one other than Sōma had challenged me yet. …That guy is seriously a battle junkie. Even though he knows the difference in our strength, he still keeps coming at me.
The strength to confront one's own shortcomings head-on. That was how the original story described Yukihira Sōma, and seeing it in person left no room for doubt. He seemed to view me as nothing more than a tough "source of experience points." As expected of the protagonist—he's got real guts.
"—But isn't that enough for today? The entrance ceremony is over, so let's think about the next tasks starting tomorrow."
"…Eh? …But—"
"It's fine. With the Santoku family's cooperation, there won't be any problems. No need to rush."
"B-but we've already received so much help from your family regarding my father…"
I definitely don't want to become a parent who makes his daughter worry like this.
Azami, hurry up and regain your dignity as a father.
"I told you not to worry about it, didn't I? Azami-san is performing exactly as expected. Besides, today I'd rather… take my time talking with you, Erina, for the first time in a while."
"…I'd like that too… but…"
I moved closer to Erina, who was seated in her chair, and stroked her head. The way her face instantly turned red was adorably pure.
Teaching the taste of romance to a girl who once believed cooking was her entire life brought me immense satisfaction.
"I've already finished the Council of Ten's work. All that's left is for you to say yes."
"…Understood. We'll call it a day."
"As expected of our capable headmaster."
Erina stood up from her chair with a smile, and I smiled back at her. Since I still couldn't make any sexual advances on her yet, I at least wanted to enjoy some innocent student-like flirting.
"Shall we take a walk around campus? Somewhere private."
"Yes. I know a good spot…"
At present, almost no one knew that Erina and I were in a relationship. Even among the women I had at the academy, only Hisako knew. There was no particular benefit to making it public yet, and it also respected Erina's wish to keep it private for now.
That was why having prying eyes around made flirting outdoors difficult. It would be a waste to spend this precious free time in a room full of documents we were already tired of looking at.
"…Shogo-kun."
"Hm? What is it?"
"I… I have somewhere I'd like to go…"
"Alright, let's go there."
"So quick… Thank you."
We left the school building and walked for about ten minutes under the warm afternoon sunlight, following Erina's lead, until we arrived deep in the mountains where almost no students would venture.
"…I see. This place."
Spreading out before our eyes was a vivid sea of pink. The symbol of spring—cherry blossoms.
"This is where I confessed to you, Erina. They're in full bloom right now—perfect timing."
"…!? I-it's not because this is where you confessed… I just… wanted to see the cherry blossoms with you…!"
"I know. You're so cute, Erina."
"C-cute…!? …You really are unfair."
Cherry blossom petals danced on the spring breeze as Erina pouted. The sight was so breathtakingly beautiful, like a painting, that a strong sense of superiority welled up inside me—the knowledge that I was the only person in the world who could see Nakiri Erina like this.
"You're beautiful, Erina."
"S-Santoku-kun…!"
Unable to hold back the overflowing affection, I placed my hand on Erina's shoulder. The way she accidentally called me by my family name in her flustered state was also adorable.
A particularly strong gust of wind blew, surrounding us both in a blizzard of cherry blossoms. Within the pink curtain, I gently stole Erina's lips.
"…!"
I pulled her tense, stiffened shoulders closer and wrapped my arms around her waist, holding her tight. I stroked her hair to ease her nervousness as we kissed, forgetting about time entirely.
When I finally pulled away after savoring her to my heart's content, Erina's face filled my vision at close range. Her fair skin was flushed a deep red, giving her a somewhat melted, dreamy expression.
"You're so cute."
"…!!"
Erina squeezed her eyes shut and buried her face in my chest. The first kiss must have been quite a shock; her body was trembling slightly.
"Did you dislike it?"
Erina gave a small shake of her head. Relieved by the "no," I lifted her chin with my finger and made her look into my eyes.
"Na…!"
"No one's watching. It's okay."
Staring at each other from mere inches away, I stimulated Erina's desires. There was no way this pure girl wouldn't become proactive in such a romantic, shoujo-manga-like situation.
When I encouraged her to initiate, Erina closed her eyes once more, stood on her tiptoes, and closed the distance herself.
"…Ngh."
It was the second kiss Erina gave of her own will. The sight of her desperately standing on tiptoe while gripping the front of my uniform with both hands stirred my dominance. When I hugged her a little tighter, Erina responded by increasing her own strength as well.
After several minutes of kissing, we separated. Erina's eyes were slightly moist, possessing an almost artistic beauty.
"…I love you, Erina."
"…I love you too… Shogo-kun."
She was precious. I wanted every part of this woman.
Watching Erina smile happily, I once again confirmed that the path I had chosen was not wrong.
Not as a chef, but as a man.
For this woman—I would gladly offer everything I have.
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"AHAHAHA!! Nngaaaah!! …I-I'm cumming!!"
"Ooooh!! Cum! Cumming, cumming!!"
After finishing my lovey-dovey time with Erina, I was back in my room fucking both Kinokuni Nene and Yanai Mea. The kiss with Erina had left me painfully hard, and since I hadn't held these two in a while, I had called them over.
There was no way my libido could endure stopping at just a kiss; it would have been pure torture. So Nene and Mea were generously offering their bodies to satisfy my pleasure.
We started with a normal threesome, but I decided to add some flair—tickling for Nene and bondage for Mea.
Nene was being tickled while my cock pounded her womb, making her squirt. Mea was tied up tightly, trapped in an endless vibrator hell. Their loud moans echoing through the room only made my cock even harder.
"Come on, Nene! Squeeze tighter!"
"Nngiii! I-I'm gonna die… nnaah!!?"
"Mea, you're next, so make sure you're ready."
"I-I know, but…! The vi-vibrator… is too strong… I'm gonna cum right away!!"
I was free to do whatever I wanted with the two third-years. Since it had been quite a while since I last slept with them, their holes gripped my cock tightly. I stopped tickling Nene, took her from behind in a prone bone position for the final sprint, pinned her down with my weight, and unloaded deep inside her.
Perhaps because Erina had gotten me so worked up, my cock showed no signs of softening. I pulled out of the dazed, semen-leaking Nene and switched my target to Mea, whom I had been forcing to cum repeatedly with the vibrator.
"Nngh!! Aahn! It's so big…! …Nguh… So thick…"
I untied Mea and laid her down beside Nene, spread her legs, and thrust inside. She was already soaking wet with love juices, so my cock slid smoothly into her vagina. The head stretched her walls, creating a pleasant pressure around my shaft. Since I still had time until my next ejaculation, I mercilessly pounded and ravaged Mea's insides.
"Shogo-kun! My pussy… is gonna break!!"
"Is that so? Then I'll play with your nipples too. Hang in there."
"Aaah! Nooo! My head's gonna break!!"
Mea's normally cute voice turning filthy worked wonders on my cock. I switched from missionary to doggy style without pulling out, grabbed her waist with both hands, and continued thrusting.
After about thirty minutes of stimulation, I reached my second ejaculation. Mea, having hit her physical limit, collapsed onto the bed like Nene, showing an ahegao face before passing out.
"…Phew. Satisfied, satisfied."
Finally, my cock and libido calmed down, so I took a breather.
It wasn't quite a full refractory period, but a nice hazy time had arrived.
"…I should tell the people who need to know about me and Erina."
Even though I love all of them equally, the only one I'll officially register with is Erina. Naturally, some will feel dissatisfied. I have a responsibility to explain.
The unconscious Nene and Mea should be easy to persuade. Hisako has already accepted it, and Ryoko and Miyoko probably won't complain. Yaeko and Sonoka will follow what I say, and Rindou seems fine with it. Berta and Sheila should be the same.
"The one most likely to make a fuss is… probably Alice."
Well, it's something I'll have to talk about eventually.
Even though I've made her dependent on me, there's still a good chance Alice's possessiveness might win out. The key is how I tell her. It would be the worst if she ended up hating me and leaving. I have absolutely no intention of letting Alice go.
"…The climax is finally approaching."
Feeling that the end of the original story was drawing near, I renewed my resolve to overcome the final critical juncture.
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