"Um… that just now… it's not what you think…" Rei jogged up to Ryuji, explaining nervously.
Ryuji looked at her, then at Hisashi, momentarily confused by her nervousness.
Seeing his reaction, Rei thought he didn't believe her. She grew more anxious, reaching out to grab his arm as she explained what had just happened.
The two who had been at some distance were now very close due to Rei's fidgeting. Ryuji could feel two soft mounds against his arm. Breathing in her maiden fragrance, he understood why she was so nervous.
"Don't be nervous. I can tell whether you have a boyfriend or not." As he spoke, Ryuji reached out his free hand and ruffled Rei's head, soothing her anxious heart. Even those two ahoge were pressed down.
He looked up coldly at the approaching Hisashi. If he dared come any closer, Ryuji would sentence him to death right now.
Although he couldn't kill Hisashi on the spot, Ryuji could cripple his third leg without him even noticing.
However, Hisashi clearly lacked the courage. After seeing that icy gaze, he fearfully skirted around them and hurried away.
For some reason, since Rei could remember, she had noticed that although her father always looked at her with loving eyes, he had never come close to her. So this was her first intimate contact with the opposite sex.
From beginning to end, she never noticed Hisashi's behavior. Instead, she was immersed in the shyness of her first intimate contact with a male.
Feeling the arm she held against her chest and the warm large hand on top of her head, Rei turned as red as a cooked crab, her cheeks and ears flushed crimson.
After a while, her emotions calmed somewhat, and she released Ryuji's arm.
Under his guidance, Rei relaxed. She could chat and laugh with him, and their relationship gradually grew closer.
The two rode the same train. After agreeing to take the same train tomorrow, Ryuji watched Rei get off and waved at her.
Rei waved back. Only after the train departed did she leave the station.
After getting off the train, Ryuji soon saw the residence provided by the Reincarnation Space.
It was a fully equipped 60-square-meter studio apartment. First, he sent a text message to Saeko. Then, after quickly dealing with dinner, Ryuji planned to scavenge for supplies at night.
To avoid trouble, he chose some remote warehouses. After finishing, it was already late at night. He had also filled his 125m³ Personal Space, leaving less than 10m³ as reserve.
Five levels held large bottles of mineral water, food occupied four levels, and daily necessities one level—enough supplies for a hundred people to live on for half a year. The food wasn't all long-lasting processed products; there was also quite a bit of fresh meat and vegetables. Time was frozen in the portable space, so there was no worry about them spoiling.
Returning to the apartment, Ryuji freshened up and prepared to rest.
Although he could go without sleep for several days with his current physical condition, for the sake of the coming apocalypse, it was better to rest well.
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The next day, Ryuji met Rei on the train as agreed. The two chatted and laughed on their way to school.
Since first and second-year students were on different floors, he called out to her as they prepared to part ways.
"Rei, come to the Kendō Club before afternoon classes start. I have something important to tell you."
Ryuji's words made Rei misunderstand. Her face flushed red, but she still quietly responded with an "mm".
However, his next words brought her back to her senses.
"Oh, and bring Saya Takagi too."
Puffing out her cheeks, Rei looked at Ryuji with resentful eyes, her chestnut-colored pupils full of grievance.
"Tch, why do we have to bring Saya along…"
Realizing the misunderstanding, Ryuji instructed her seriously: "Rei, this matter is very important. It concerns your lives and safety. You must come to the Kendō Club before afternoon classes start."
Seeing his serious expression and stern words, Rei nodded—though her eyes still held some resentment.
After they separated, Ryuji skipped the class arranged by the Reincarnation Space. Instead, he headed to the school rooftop to rest.
In a daze, he felt soft hands lift his head and rest it on something soft.
His intuition sensed no malice, so he didn't wake. He shifted to find a comfortable position and continued sleeping.
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When Ryuji opened his eyes, he saw a gray bow tie propped up by a pair of white peaks. He was stunned for a moment. Then the peaks shifted, and Saeko's delicate face—half-hidden behind them—appeared before him, her blue eyes full of tender affection.
"Good morning… Ryuji-kun…"
Ryuji blinked, "I was wondering why I slept so comfortably. So it was Saeko-senpai's lap pillow."
He tried to sit up, but was bounced back by a pair of peaks. The softness beneath his head made him bounce up and down.
Ryuji stared blankly at the peaks on Saeko's chest, completely dumbfounded.
"Pfft… hehehe…"
Seeing him like this, Saeko couldn't help but find it amusing and endearing.
This young man had boldly declared he would duel with her upon their first meeting yesterday, saying the loser would belong to the victor. He had even domineeringly taken her first kiss.
Yet today he showed her such an adorable side. How could she not like him?
During yesterday's duel, she had started having an episode again midway through, striking at vital points with every move—clearly violating the rules of Kendō duels. She must have looked so ugly then.
But the young man before her showed no disgust, still receiving each of her lethal strikes with one hand.
Recovering from his shock, Ryuji saw her blue eyes full of love. He was somewhat baffled.
This time he learned his lesson. Instead of sitting up like before, he turned slightly to the side first.
However, Ryuji hadn't expected that his movement would cause a certain purple silk garment to slip out of his pocket. Both of their gazes fell simultaneously on the purple lace panties that had fallen to the ground.
"…"
"…"
Ryuji instantly snatched up the panties and stuffed them into his pocket, turning his head away awkwardly, not daring to look at Saeko.
Saeko also snapped back to reality. Although she didn't know how he had managed it, she now understood who was responsible for her suddenly missing underwear from yesterday.
"If Ryuji-kun wants them, I can take them off for you right now."
After saying this, Saeko imagined him asking her to lift her skirt, then slowly removing her panties while her face burned with shame.
Thinking of this, her breathing quickened, and she too turned her head away like Ryuji had.
Meanwhile, after hearing her words, Ryuji felt like crying as he shouted internally, 'I'm not a pervert!'
However, thanks to her words, his emotions calmed down.
Turning to look at Saeko, Ryuji saw her delicate face flushed, breathing rapidly, her ample chest rising and falling, her long legs beneath her skirt rubbing together.
"Gulp…"
Despite his immunity to feminine allure from countless study materials, he was still captivated by the seductive sight before him.
A harsh ray of sunlight broke the spell, shining on their feet and shattering the tension between them. Ryuji snapped back to attention. He looked at the sky—the sun was already setting westward, the building's shadow gradually shifting.
He pulled out his phone and checked the time. Lunch break had already begun, with two more hours until afternoon classes. He breathed a sigh of relief—at least he hadn't overslept.
His gaze drifted meaningfully toward Saeko's legs hidden beneath her long skirt.
'In the future, when asking girls for a lap pillow, I'll need to consider the timing.'
He noticed a square box wrapped in cloth placed beside Saeko.
Sensing his gaze, Saeko put away her shyness and unwrapped the cloth, saying gently, "This is a bentō I made. Would you like to eat together?"
She exuded the aura of a traditional Yamato nadeshiko, looking at Ryuji with expectant eyes.
"Of course. I'd very much like to know my future wife's culinary skills." The words made her blush. Ryuji sat beside her with the box between them.
Though Saeko was shy, her hands moved swiftly.
As soon as the black box opened, Ryuji caught a delicate fragrance. He saw Japanese cuisine that looked delicious at first glance.
"Husband, please eat." Saeko arranged the three food containers, then handed him a pair of delicate chopsticks like a wife would.
Her form of address clearly acknowledged herself as his wife.
Ryuji happily accepted the chopsticks and eagerly picked up a piece of egg roll. Finding it delicious, his chopsticks moved much faster.
Saeko poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to him.
"Phew… I'm full."
During lunch, Saeko attended to Ryuji completely—serving him tea when he was thirsty and wiping the corners of his mouth with her personal handkerchief when he finished eating.
He didn't know why she had switched roles so quickly, treating him like a wife would. But he didn't think too much about it and simply enjoyed her service.
After they finished lunch, Ryuji planned to tell Saeko about yesterday's idea. Time was running short, so after exchanging a few words, they parted ways.
Saeko headed to the teachers' offices of each grade to have the teachers notify the qualified individuals to come to the Kendō Club.
Meanwhile, Ryuji headed to the infirmary to find Shizuka.
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When Ryuji arrived at the infirmary and pushed open the door, he saw Shizuka sleeping with her head down on the desk.
Getting closer, he realized she was using that pair of massive white mounds as a pillow. With each breath, her head bobbed up and down on them.
'Sleeping so soundly. They look pretty bouncy.'
Thinking this, Ryuji couldn't help but curiously extend his right index finger.
I'll poke!
Boing…
His right index finger sank deeply in, then bounced back out.
"Wow! These could serve as airbags…" Ryuji stared at that ample pair in utter shock.
Seemingly awakened by his action, Shizuka groggily lifted her head and looked at him with sleepy eyes. Finding no danger, she smiled at him before laying her head back down.
"Uh…"
Shizuka had far too little sense of caution. A grown man was standing right beside her, and she continued sleeping without any guard up.
Ryuji looked at her speechlessly as she went back to sleep.
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