My love index is at its maximum.

“I will send Lu Jian to the ATF club, and you can tutor her.”

Tsukasa Tazaki bit her collarbone: "No problem."

"You and your wives and concubines... um~"

When Hoshino Hanami's voice was blocked by Tazaki Tsukasa, it came out of her nose as a long, delicate nasal sound.

Two minutes and thirty seconds later, the two separated.

"No one can shake your place in my heart." Tsukasa Tazaki's burning voice rang out between their lips, which were almost touching.

Hoshino Hanami leaned limply against the headboard: "All you do is spout sweet talk all day long."

"Are you done?" He pressed his lips against hers and whispered, "I want to continue kissing you."

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and Hoshino Hanami slowly closed her eyes, her delicate fragrance lingering around her nose. Tazaki Tsukasa put his arm around her shoulder and bit her lips once more.

The second time they separated.

Hoshino Hanami calmed her breathing, her breath still soft and long.

“Teacher…” Tazaki Tsukasa looked into her eyes, where there was a sweet warmth, “Do you really want me to sleep on the floor tonight?”

"Of course, don't forget what I said last time."

"I promise I won't move."

"I don't believe you! Hey, don't try to be a liar."

Tazaki Tsukasa wasn't going to be stupid enough to sleep on the floor. Without saying a word, he reached out and turned off the bedside light switch, then wrapped his arms around Hoshino Hanami's waist and rolled right into the covers.

"..."

Hoshino Hanami clenched her fists and glared at Tazaki Tsukasa, who was pretending to be asleep with his eyes closed.

The room was dimly lit, with only the silvery moonlight illuminating the outlines of the objects inside. The boy, with a serene expression, breathed gently and warmly on her neck.

痒～

Hoshino Hanami stared for a while before slowly loosening her fist.

Although she felt his actions were despicable, the faint sense of shame and anger quickly dissipated, turning into tender affection.

Feeling both helpless and amused, Hoshino Hanami pinched his nose in exasperation: "Stop pretending to be asleep. Tell me, have you kept the promises you made when you were pursuing me? Have you become a better person every day?"

"Of course!"

Tsukasa Tazaki opened his eyes instantly and looked at her in the dim light.

She was lying on her side, her delicate and beautiful face half-hidden by her long, disheveled hair.

“Very good.” Hoshino Hanami raised her eyebrows and said happily, “Tell me what progress you have made so I can be proud of you.”

Tazaki Tsukasa reached out and tucked her hair behind her back, gazing at her own face, and opened the system panel after a long time.

Name: Tsukasa Tazaki

【Intelligence: 8】

【Charm: 10】

[Stamina: 7]

【Items: Qi and Blood Potion (7), Master's Mission (1), Handcuffs (1)】

[Active Skills: Swordsmanship (Master), Mixed Martial Arts (Master), Cooking (Professional), Swimming (Professional), Painting (Professional), Calligraphy (Professional)] (Note: Attributes of skills below the professional level are not displayed.)

[Passive Skills: Accent Correction, Neat Handwriting, Approachability]

Adhering to the principle of starting from the top down, Tsukasa Tazaki began: "First of all, I've become handsome!"

Hoshino Hanami nodded, a smile of unparalleled joy spreading across her face: "Penguin-kun is indeed getting more and more handsome."

"Secondly, my physical strength has improved a lot."

"Haha... When school first started, you were so out of breath you could barely walk. It's no exaggeration to say that the teacher could knock two of you down with one punch."

"This is not funny at all."

Tazaki Tsukasa lowered his head and took a sip of the face wash in revenge.

"Alright..." Hoshino Hanami pinched his ear, "Go on."

"My kendo skills are very good."

"How good is it?"

"The kind that can win the national championship."

Hoshino Hanami blinked suspiciously: "That amazing?"

“That’s not all,” Tsukasa Tazaki said smugly. “His fighting skills are also very strong; suppressing the teacher would be no problem at all.”

"Want to give it a try?" Hoshino Hanami smiled, her eyes narrowing, her tone carrying a hint of danger.

"Just kidding, just kidding... Haha, the teacher will always be at the top of Sakura's family's food chain!"

"It's good to know!"

Hoshino Hanami buried her face in his neck, acting like a little girl and saying, "It's not that you can't be better than me, but you have to always give in to me."

This little girl's demeanor is just so endearing.

Tsukasa Tazaki realized that Hoshino Hanami's personality had two sides. The first side was her straightforward and optimistic nature, cultivated from growing up in difficult circumstances. The second side was a girlish longing for romance and a desire to be cherished by a lover, hidden deep within her heart.

He liked both sides of it very much.

Her refined speech and decisive demeanor, her ever-radiant presence, her earnest expression on the podium, and her innocent and adorable nature when curled up in her own arms—all were so endearing. This extremely straightforward and natural quality about her always made Tsukasa Tazaki feel that her purpose in coming into this world was to meet her and then fall in love with her.

"Say something," Hoshino Hanami said, tilting her head back with a slightly aggrieved expression. "Just because you're stronger than me, does that mean you're going to use your fists against me?"

"Impossible, I'm determined to be henpecked."

Tsukasa Tazaki put his hand on her shoulder, gently pulled her close, and pressed his cheek against her forehead: "I will always put you in the highest position."

"My elder sister is very satisfied!"

Hoshino Hanami smiled broadly and kissed him on the forehead. "Go on."

"There's so much to say! My cooking skills have improved by leaps and bounds, my painting and calligraphy have reached a very high level, and I've almost mastered Italian. In another three months, I'll be able to fully master it. To be honest, I can learn anything I want to do in a very short time."

"Penguin is awesome!"

Hoshino Hanami's lips curled into a proud smile, revealing an impeccable grin: "Tell me, how do you manage to be so likable?"

"When doing anything, just keep in mind that you want to make your teacher proud."

"Hmm, that's what you said when you were pursuing me."

“I’ve always been working toward this goal.” Tsukasa Tazaki wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to him. “I’ve been doing this since the day you brought me home.”

Hoshino Hanami's eyelids twitched slightly, and she felt a warm glow in her heart. "Hurry up and become an excellent adult, I can't wait."

"You don't have to be an adult," Tsukasa Tazaki blatantly implied.

"for example?"

Hoshino Hanami squinted her eyes like a cute big cat: "Tell me about it."

"Things that teenage boys think about."

"Is it right to have a pretty older sister teach physiology?" Hoshino Hanami smiled helplessly on her fair, oval face. "You, you look so proper on the surface, how come you're always thinking about these things?"

"Come on, who wouldn't think about those things when they're with Hoshino Hana in their arms and seeing this beauty?"

"I shouldn't have been so soft-hearted as to let you stay."

Hoshino Hanami slowly extended her hand, gazing at him tenderly: "Just this once."

"Understood!" Tsukasa Tazaki lowered his head and kissed her lips.

The room was quiet, and the gentle moonlight illuminated the corner where the two of them were.

Soon after, Hoshino Hanami got out of bed and went to the sink in the cubicle to wash her hands.

Tsukasa Tazaki didn't want to move at all.

I felt sore and lethargic, and I didn't even have the strength to turn over.

Hoshino Hanami returned to bed and gently stroked his hair: "If you don't behave, I'll punch your nose flat!"

"It feels wonderful, I want it to last forever."

"I think you're trying to kill me with exhaustion." Hoshino Hanami rubbed her still slightly sore arms and rested her head on his chest in annoyance. "I'm going to sleep. If you can't sleep, go outside and run a few laps. If you dare to misbehave again, I won't let you come here for a month."

What should we do tomorrow morning?

"Let's talk about it tomorrow morning."

Tsukasa Tazaki put his arm around her waist and closed his eyes again.

A sense of warmth and peace settled in my heart.

Chapter 164 is written as an outsider, but read as Qichuan Wei.

Got it (√)

Get it on your hands (√)

All day Friday, Tsukasa Tazaki felt completely drained, as if he were floating on a heavy liquid...

We met at the convenience store at 4 PM and headed to Omacho again.

We arrived at our destination around 5 a.m. the next morning and stayed at the same guesthouse as before.

The three beautiful girls took a nap, and at ten o'clock in the morning, they had breakfast in the courtyard while discussing today's shooting plan. The table was bathed in bright sunlight, and a flock of birds chirped and foraged on the lawn next to them.

Tazaki Tsukasa sipped his coffee, listening to the conversation only intermittently.

“We’ve already wasted a day, so the next two days will be a bit rushed.” Yui poured the strong coffee from the pot into her cup, looked up at Shiori Ninomiya, and said, “Today will be a bit tough, so be prepared.”

"Mmm~"

The little cutie didn't seem to listen, but she casually nodded and handed the half-eaten sandwich to Tsukasa Tazaki, saying, "This sandwich is so delicious, Kiki, try it!"

Tsukasa Tazaki picked up a piece and tasted it; the texture was really good.