Miss Heir wasn't very kind to me.

Chapter 284, Section 1. "Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Sun—every day is Valentine's Day."

"Masumi, I like you! I want to be your lover."

"I also like Masumi-nii. I've liked him for a long time. I don't want our relationship to be limited to childhood friends, so please go out with me!"

"Masumi-kun, although saying this might make you feel proud, I've been a fan of yours ever since I first met you! I like you! I want to support you."

"I... like Masumi..."

"Masumi, I've always loved you. Please entrust me with the responsibility of taking care of you for the rest of your life."

The five girls' confessions bounced loudly on the ground.

"Hey you guys, why do you always choose the time I'm confessing my feelings?"

Mio frowned and glared at the other four girls in an unfriendly tone.

"Of course, it's to prevent Mio from running away."

Rinne spoke in a calm and even tone.

"That's right, Mio-neechan is too cunning, she's always pestering Masumi-nii!"

Chiai frowned unhappily, while Mami crossed her arms and let out a soft moan.

"First, absolutely no impulsive confessions; second, absolutely no missed opportunities to increase affection; third, absolutely fair and clean competition. Captain Mami, the Love Robot, here to report!"

"What is that love robot like?"

"Ah, I slightly altered a classic childhood line. By the way, does interacting with robots count towards experience points?"

Mami blinked, seemingly asking innocently.

Ugh, really. This just adds to the trouble.

"So, Masumi (Masumi-kun) (Masumi-nii), who do you plan to choose?" x5
A group of beautiful girls are arguing over who gets to be with them.

Masumi pressed her temples, sighing. "There's nothing I can do. Men who are popular with the opposite sex have such a hard life."

However, he had already thought of a solution to this problem.

So it's not a problem at all.

"Cough cough!"

Masumi cleared her throat solemnly and gave her final answer.

"In that case, you should all date me. That way, no one will get hurt, right?"

"Huh? Masumi (Masumi-nii), what nonsense are you talking about!"

As expected, the girls all showed expressions of surprise.

Mami continued to cross her arms and spoke in a very serious tone.

"Masumi-kun, this doesn't conform to the principle of absolute fairness at all!"

"Do not worry."

Masumi wore a confident smile.

"I've already planned this out thoroughly to ensure equality for everyone."

"What's going on? What's Masumi-nii's plan...?"

Qian Ai was completely confused.

"It's very simple. I've decided to set aside my time from Monday to Friday and distribute it fairly among you according to the order in which I've known you. That way, everyone will be equal, right? Not surprising at all, is it?"

"So that's it."

Qian Ai nodded knowingly, clasped her hands together loudly in front of her chest, and then said with a big smile.

"That's a great idea! In that case, Monday's girlfriend will be my childhood friend, the one I've known since the beginning of my life!"

"As expected of Masumi-kun, to think of such a flawless and perfect plan, Tuesday is my Mami-sama!"

Mami nodded deeply, completely satisfied.

"Masumi's mind is truly extraordinary, she's incredibly intelligent! No wonder she's my favorite person, I'll accept her on Wednesday."

Mio smiled sweetly.

Rinne also held a positive attitude.

"With my near-perfect GPA in the Faculty of Economics at Kobe University, I can't see any flaws in this plan. Hmm, let's go with this plan."

"Friday...is my day..."

The moon murmured softly.

very good.

The result was ideal.

It seems that everyone accepted Masumi's painstaking efforts without any objection.

Thus, Masumi's life can finally reach a happy ending—

"Wait a minute, why did Masumi exclude me?"

A gentle voice suddenly interrupted Masumi's reverie.

"Huh? Senior Rugu? Weren't you on Miyako Island?"

I, like a thousand-year-old ancient being, suddenly appeared before you, and why am I wearing a swimsuit?

"How could Masumi's life be complete without me? So, my older sister rushed to Kobe by plane. Aren't you touched?"

"This is so sudden, it feels like a dream."

"...Let's check if this is a dream."

The beautiful senior smiled charmingly and gently placed her hand on Masumi's chest.

"Yes, how do I confirm that?"

Masumi swallowed hard, as if she were caught in a delusion that she was completely under her control. Her whole body trembled, and she managed to squeeze out a sound from her throat.

I smiled calmly, just like my predecessors.

"Then let's start by helping me apply sunscreen."

"Huh? Sunscreen?"

The sun overhead suddenly became so intense that it was impossible to ignore. Huh? When did I come to the beach?

"What are you daydreaming about, Masumi? Didn't you use the royalties from the novel's manga and anime adaptations to rent this private beach and bring us here for a vacation?"

"What's with this awkward backstory introduction? Oh well... never mind."

At that moment, he had only one thing on his mind.

Apply sunscreen!
Like my predecessors, I lay on the beach mat, and with a soft, squishy sound, I was squeezed out from the side of my body, my body deformed by the pressure.

Masumi readily agreed, poured the sunscreen into her palm, and then rubbed it between her two hands to make it even.

Then, he opened his hands and pressed them tightly against the beautiful senior's smooth and tender back, sliding his palms to evenly apply the sunscreen oil to her soft skin.

"Hey, Masumi."

"Ah."

"There are fewer and fewer parts of my body that Masumi hasn't touched."

I spoke in a sentimental tone, turning my head slightly to look at Masumi, my eyes gleaming with a bewitching light.

"It feels like Masumi is gradually taking control of my body."

"...!"

There's a problem... I feel like there's something wrong with many things... But when I think about it calmly, the problem has been there from the very beginning.

"It's so cunning of me, Miss Ruko, to try and monopolize the touch of Masumi's hands!"

The smooth, soft touch pressed against her back, and just as Masumi was about to turn around, Mio's face peeked out from behind her.

"Could you help me apply sunscreen too, Masumi? It's not fair that only I, Miss Ruko, get to enjoy it."

Mio said in a reproachful tone.

"Uh, of course."

How could Masumi possibly refuse at a time like this?

"In that case, I want one too! Masumi-kun."

"Masumi-nii, you're not allowed to ignore me."

"And me and Haiyue."

Alas!
Before she knew it, Masumi was surrounded by swimsuit beauties.

Moreover, they are completely indistinguishable from wild carnivores. They truly resemble a pack of coyotes.

"Uh, well... today is Sunday, it should be a day off."

Masumi looked like a pitiful fawn surrounded by six coyotes, her adorable eyes conveying her bewilderment, but to no avail.

The carnivorous beast seemed preoccupied only with satisfying its hunger, licking its lips with a smacking sound.

"Hey, shouldn't Sunday be a day for everyone to have fun and let loose?"

I raised the corners of my lips, as if speaking an unspoken message, just like my predecessors.

"No, at least leave myself one day..."

Masumi instinctively stepped back, and the back of her head unexpectedly hit the wall, causing her a dull pain.

hiss~
When did a wall appear behind me?

Masumi looked up and saw Mio, her face flushed and her lips steaming with excitement.

"Masumi, this is a room I prepared especially for you. Are you satisfied? You can stay here forever~"

Room?

Masumi looked around and suddenly realized that she had great difficulty moving her hands and feet, as if she were wearing something like handcuffs.

"Mio, what's going on?"

"It's 'imprisonment,' you know? I told you before, right? This is the best way to keep Masumi by my side forever."

"Hey, but Mio already accepted Wednesdays—"

"That was just a temporary measure to lull Masumi into a false sense of security."

A stopgap measure...that sounds like going too far.

"It's Masumi who's going too far."

Mio frowned deeply, displeased. "Why can you suddenly read minds?"

"You actually said you wanted to date everyone? That's so outrageous! How could I possibly accept watching you flirt with other girls?!"

"...Hasn't Mio gotten used to it after seeing it so many times?"

"I'll never get used to it!"

A dangerous curve appeared at the corner of Mio's lips.

"So, Masumi, you'll live with me in this basement from now on, until we die."

"No, I don't want to be imprisoned!"

Masumi struggled desperately, but all she got in return was the heavy clanging of the chains.

"Accept your fate, Masumi. This is a fait accompli, and it cannot be changed."

Mio gently stroked Masumi's cheek with her warm palm, her will unwavering.

"What can Masumi do now that her hands and feet are no longer free? So stop struggling in vain. If you resist any longer, I'll tie Masumi up even tighter."

A gentle smile appeared on her lips as she uttered this threat with an air of superiority, her eyes looking up at him from below.

Masumi stiffened upon realizing what Mio was about to do. "Mio..."

"It's alright, Masumi. There's absolutely no reason to be shy~ because..."

"because?"

"Is this a dream?"

"Dreaming~~~~!"

The feeling of being pushed to the limit made Masumi suddenly open her eyes.

What's going on?! Why do I always dream of tragic endings?

That must have been a dream! He's in his room right now, isn't he?

Familiar ceiling.

"...It was a dream, it scared me to death..."

Masumi patted her chest and let out a long sigh of relief, but why did that warm touch feel so real?
He suddenly realized something, his gaze shifted downwards, he lifted the blanket, and sure enough—

"Haiyue."

Masumi called out the girl's name.

"Masumi...good morning..."

"Good morning, but isn't this way of greeting a bit too strange?"

It's rather strange, but no guy would dislike it.

“There are many in Asami’s manga…”

Haiyue said nonchalantly.

"You said it yourself, it's a comic book." Masumi said helplessly, "There's nothing like that in real life..."

No? Aren't you doing it right now?
"In reality... there wouldn't be a boy... confessing his love to five girls at the same time..."

Haiyue counterattacked calmly.

"Well!"

Surprisingly, he was stumped by the seemingly most harmless jellyfish girl's question.

No, if it were truly harmless, why would it secretly come here to do such a thing?

"What are Haiyue's thoughts on that matter?"

"..."

"Haiyue?"

"..."

"Huh? What?"

Haiyue only looked at him, her lips trembling slightly.

"You weren't listening to me, were you? I meant... the confession on Valentine's Day night."

Masumi asked with slight unease, her tone becoming hesitant, much like Haizuki's.

"Oh."

Haiyue nodded quietly, or rather, she adjusted the angle of her head and neck, finding a more comfortable position.

"Oh, what do you mean? What's Haiyue's answer?"

"I... like Masumi..."

"Ok, I know."

"So...as long as I can be with Masumi...it doesn't matter..."

Hmm, now Masumi is certain that she really is a girl who stepped out of a manga.

Moreover, using such a weak and submissive attitude under these circumstances is simply a foul.

Not only that, Haiyue went even further, making every move that embarrassed Masumi, who quickly pressed down on the girl's head.

"No, Haiyue, it's not Friday, it's not your turn yet."

"Friday?"

Oops, I accidentally said it out loud in my sleep.

"Uh, it's like this: Monday is Chiai, Tuesday is Asami, Wednesday is Mio, Thursday is Rinne, and you're Friday, Kaizuki, so everyone's equal."

"This is...unequal..."

Haiyue gently shook her head, seemingly dissatisfied.

"Huh? Where's the inequality?"

"The morning... belongs to me..."

"Isn't this what inequality is all about? Wait, does Haiyue intend to divide time into five periods: morning, forenoon, afternoon, evening, and late night?"

It sounds like one of those bishoujo games with exploration features.

"No, it's... mornings and Fridays... I want them both..."

"How greedy! Haiyue's desires are too strong!"

Just as Masumi was reacting to the jellyfish girl's greed—

"Masumi-kun! Have you seen my cassette tape?!"

Mami suddenly pushed open the door, which was practically useless, and walked in.

Why did you come in without knocking?!

Masumi nervously gripped the sheet and pulled it up.

"Sorry, sorry, I accidentally invaded Masumi-kun's privacy, but it doesn't matter, anyway, this room is practically my game room."

"It doesn't matter!"

Masumi emphasized her words slightly, then sighed.

What brings you to my room so early in the morning?

"Looking for the cassette tape? Didn't I just say so?"

"You woke up so early just to play games?"

"To be precise, it's been since I stayed up all night last night."

Asami smiled, looking somewhat troubled.

This person is hopeless.

Sizzle, and so does Haiyue.

"Enough with the nonsense, Masumi-kun, hurry up and find me the cartridge."

"No, I want to lie in bed a little longer."

Masumi's expression seemed a little unnatural, but Mami, who had stayed up all night, didn't notice at all, and just raised her eyebrows and glared:
"How can you be so lazy! Fine, I'll find it myself!"

Asami shrugged, seemingly at a loss, and walked towards Masumi.

"What are you doing?"

"I remember that yesterday, after I opened the case, I just casually threw the cartridge on Masumi-kun's bed."

"Are you trying to find a sword by marking the boat? I always check my bed before I go to sleep."

"At least check it first, okay? What, Masumi-kun, did you perhaps hide something down there?"

Asami said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Idiot, you idiot, how could that be!"

"Hmm, Masumi-kun's reaction is suspicious~"

Mami narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

"Where, what's suspicious?"

"Your stuttering tone is suspicious! You wouldn't have secretly done something shameful behind my back, would you?"

"Am I this kind of person?"

"Hmph, only those who lack confidence would use rhetorical questions to make the other party question themselves. Don't underestimate me, Masumi-kun."

This guy is especially difficult to deal with at times like these.

In that case——

Masumi's expression turned cold.

"Do you want me to spank you again?"

"babble!"

Upon hearing this, Mami's eyes widened instantly, and a look of lingering fear appeared on her face.

"Masumi-kun, it hasn't been long since the last punishment! Why!"

Mami retreated timidly, covering her buttocks with her hands behind her back.

"You'll have to reflect on that yourself."

"Please stop making those schoolteacher-like statements, Masumi-kun, it's really—"

She suddenly stopped halfway through her sentence.

"what happened?"

Masumi asked timidly.

"I just suddenly thought of something..."

A mischievous smile appeared on Mami's face, her upturned lips revealing a set of snow-white teeth.

"Masumi-kun, you're currently unable to get out of bed, right? So what you just said was just a bluff."

This guy……

Why did he suddenly evolve from a fool into a normal person at this time?
"I'm serious."

Since that's the case, we can only keep bluffing.

"Then Masumi-kun, get up and get out of bed."

Mami seemed unconcerned.

"Well."

Masumi was immediately caught in a dilemma.

Thinking she had Masumi's weakness in her grasp, Mami puffed out her chest with confidence.

"Alright, let me see the secret that Masumi-kun is hiding."

A pleasant smile played on her lips as she walked closer and closer to the bed.

Masumi and Kaigetsu both tightened their throats, mimicking the action of swallowing, but the nature of their actions was completely different, even at a time like this—

"Masumi-kun's secret..."

As she whispered, Mami picked up a corner of the quilt.

"Let Lady Mami see for herself!!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she forcefully threw off the blanket and then suddenly opened her eyes wide.

"This is--!?"

(End of this chapter)