They are really too low!

Eriri's heart nearly skipped a beat when she saw Kasugano Sora standing behind her. Almost instinctively, she put away her phone to block Sora's view.

She didn't know if Kasugano Sora had seen the chat history, or how much she had seen, but this scene was just too creepy.

Eriri felt incredibly embarrassed, as if her browser history had been accidentally exposed.

Even though Kasugano Sora didn't say anything at the time, Eriri was already so embarrassed that she wanted to dig out a three-bedroom apartment with her toes.

So Eriri ran home that very night.

But after a night, Eriri had completely calmed down.

So what if Kasugano Sora sees this? She's going to be Kasugano Sora's older sister!

P.S.: I've noticed that quite a few people still can't accept the protagonist's non-pure and innocent character design. The author will carefully consider the plot going forward.

Chapter Nine Indirect Kiss

Without a doubt, the rooftop is the best space for solitude at this moment.

The two sat very close together. Eriri secretly observed Hoshino opening his bento box, but he didn't seem to notice what she was thinking.

Because she has to take care of Kasugano Sora at home, Hoshino Mi usually gets up early to prepare meals so that she can heat them up at noon.

At the same time, he would also make himself a bento box.

Although Hoshino Mi is not short of money now, a bento box made by herself is undoubtedly cheaper and more nutritious than the one from the school's convenience store.

Eriri also has her own bento box, but Hoshino knows that her bento box was probably prepared by Aunt Sawamura, since a serious otaku girl would never cook.

"I want to try your bento!" Eriri suddenly reached out her chopsticks to Hoshino Mi's bento, and there was no stopping her.

"Your bento looks much more luxurious, doesn't it?" Hoshino was a little speechless. His bento was mostly made with common ingredients, but Eriri's was different.

This guy comes from a wealthy family. His father is a British diplomat, so he's never short of money. He lives in a big villa, and the ingredients in his bento boxes are the best—all-natural and additive-free.

"Because my mom's bento boxes aren't as good as yours." Eriri had already thought of the reason. "I think if you became a chef, you'd be a five-star chef sooner or later!"

“In that case, I’ll have to take your money.” Hoshino said with a serious expression.

"You even want money from your childhood friend?" Eriri punched him lightly. "A super beautiful girl like me is now willing to eat your bento. Any normal person would worship me as the best advertisement!"

"Even the closest childhood sweethearts need to be clear about finances. If you finish eating, what will I eat?" Hoshino said, blocking her from taking more food from her bento box.

Eriri blushed slightly and whispered, "B-we can just swap food...it's not like I'm going to starve you..."

"Okay!" Hoshino, afraid that she would change her mind, immediately picked up a large shrimp that she had been craving for a long time.

Eriri was stunned for a moment, and when she saw Hoshino eat her large shrimp in one bite, she finally realized what was happening.

No, according to the script, the next step should be feeding each other, right?

Why did they suddenly snatch her shrimp?!

"Wait, I meant exchange!" Eriri suddenly became anxious.

"Isn't this an exchange?" Hoshino asked, puzzled. "You ate my portion, and I'll eat yours. Isn't that fair?"

Eriri stammered, unable to bring herself to say it. She couldn't bring herself to say anything about wanting to feed each other or have an indirect kiss.

Damn it, now she wants to take out her phone again and ask her friends in the group what to do.

"No, no, that won't do! It has to be something I specify!" Eriri quickly came up with a plan. "I said you can eat it, so you're not allowed to steal any!"

That's right, it only works if it's the food she specifies. As a result, Hoshino has no choice but to accept her feeding. Eriri can't help but feel proud of her cleverness.

"You're not thinking of replacing me with something you don't like to eat, are you?" Hoshino asked warily.

"No way, is this how you see me?!" Seeing his expression, Eriri almost swung her ponytail at his face. It was so infuriating!

Seeing the girl's angry face, Hoshino thought for a moment and tentatively asked, "Can I eat shrimp?"

The reason I specifically mentioned this one is because it looks the most expensive.

"Hmph, if you wanted to eat, you should have said so earlier. It's not like I'm not letting you eat." Eriri already knew this guy's personality, and today's shrimp was specially prepared for him.

However, as soon as Eriri picked up a shrimp and met Hoshino's gaze, her brain suddenly went blank.

Wait, no, no, how is she supposed to pretend to feed Hoshino naturally?

Although the game often features scenes of feeding each other, Eriri can still recall the various heroines' gentle and shy expressions.

Now it was her turn to put it into practice, but Eriri didn't react for a long time. Her pretty face slowly turned red, and she even forgot all the lines she had prepared.

Hoshino waited for a long time, only to find that Eriri was just blushing, which made him feel strange.

Seeing Eriri holding the shrimp between her fingers, hesitant to move, Hoshino quickly realized what was happening and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

The next moment, Hoshino suddenly moved closer to Eriri, as if he could touch her pretty face.

Eriri wore her hair in pigtails, with long strands falling to either side of her. Her fair face had a porcelain-like sheen in the clear sunlight. Her slightly upturned nose showed signs of mixed heritage, and her small, moist, rosy lips were pursed tightly. She seemed to be startled, and her eyes were wide open.

Because they were so close, Hoshino could smell her fragrance, a faint scent that was different from Kasugano Sora's sweet fragrance, and more refreshing and alluring.

Although the girl's body looked petite and immature, this immaturity was actually a unique charm of the girl. Her plump little chest rose and fell slightly, like two cute little rabbits, making it hard to look away.

Some people might find it too small, but Hoshino Mi doesn't have that bad habit.

For him, big has its advantages, and small has its own merits. There's no such thing as one being better than the other. The worst thing a man can do is be picky about food.

"Gulp...you...you suddenly got so close...what are you doing!" Eriri panicked immediately. He was too close; she could even smell each other's breath.

Especially when she saw Hoshino Mi's face so close to hers, Eriri's heart started pounding, an unnatural blush rose on her cheeks, and her whole body felt hot, so hot that she was too embarrassed to continue looking at Hoshino Mi.

Hoshino sees Eriri as a cute and beautiful girl, and in Eriri's eyes, Hoshino sees him as a boy who is like a succubus.

Anyone who sees Hoshino Mi for the first time will immediately think of sculptures from the highest period of Greek art, like a boy carved from marble, innocent yet powerful, leaving a deep impression.

Eriri didn't know that it was because Hoshino Mi's charm was too high. She only knew that when she was in junior high school, a talent scout had once taken a liking to Hoshino Mi.

At such a distance, it would be hard for Eriri not to be moved, especially since she already liked Hoshino Mi.

"Gu..."

Eriri was very nervous, feeling dizzy and her mind was filled with thoughts of whether he would kiss her in the next second, and how she should react if he did.

Isn't it too fast to kiss her now? She's not ready yet!

Hoshino saw Eriri's nervous expression, blinked, then grabbed her wrist and ate the shrimp she had just been holding.

Eriri froze, staring at her chopsticks in disbelief.

"Thank you so much for the shrimp, Miss Eriri. I'm very grateful." Hoshino pretended to be serious, but his smile was impossible to hide.

Eriri was initially very angry because she had been nervous for so long, only to find out that Hoshino was just playing with her, making her think that he was going to kiss her!

However, Eriri felt a little shy when she thought about how Hoshino had eaten from her chopsticks; this was already an indirect kiss.

Well, I can somewhat forgive his actions just now.

Chapter 10 remains unchanged.

"Who, who gave you permission to do this? It's disgusting! My chopsticks are covered in your saliva!"

Although she was very happy, Eriri still had to put on an act on the surface, putting on a disgusted and annoyed expression so that Hoshino Mi could not see her true feelings.

After all, girls should be reserved!

Eriri put away her chopsticks, feeling a little pleased. The fact that he dared to do this meant he wasn't opposed to an indirect kiss with her. Hehehe.

"Didn't you tell me to eat shrimp?" Hoshino asked with a half-smile.

"I didn't tell you to eat like that. Do you want me to feed you myself?" Eriri snorted a few times. "If you want a beautiful girl like me to do this, you should at least show some appreciation, right?"

"How about I feed you a piece as a token of my appreciation?" Hoshino said, picking up a piece of meat and looking at Eriri with longing eyes.

Eriri suddenly got a little angry. She had been struggling and hesitating for a long time, so why didn't Hoshino Mi show the slightest hesitation?

Is she the only one who cares about indirect kissing?

That's how girls feel. Eriri had already forgotten her earlier delight, and gave Hoshino a cold snort, flicking her ponytail to the side.

"Are you disgusted by my saliva?" Hoshino asked.

"Good to know. You're not a child anymore. Who wants to eat your saliva? It's disgusting." Eriri decided to give him a sarcastic jab, at least to make him look hesitant and embarrassed.

Hoshino was silent for a moment, then pressed Eriri's chin down.

"Ugh..." Eriri didn't have time to react before her mouth was stuffed full of Hoshino's chunks of meat. She could only make whimpering sounds as she barely managed to swallow.

“That way, we’re both evenly matched, and neither of us has to look down on the other.” Hoshino smiled slightly and put away his chopsticks.

"Idiot!" Eriri ate his meat angrily, trying to hide her emotions by avoiding looking at his chopsticks.

That guy is such an idiot! He cares about her so much, yet he doesn't even have the slightest thought about it!

Hoshino found the girl's sullen expression amusing, as it reminded him of Yukino Yukinoshita's earlier demeanor.

To be honest, he hasn't used [Sensitivity] on Eriri yet. Should he give it a try now?

It's normal for Hoshino to suddenly have such a thought, because Eriri's intimacy level hasn't increased in a long time, and maybe trying a different approach might be effective.

Therefore, Hoshino cautiously doubled Eriri's sensitivity.

Eriri's body suddenly trembled, as if she felt something moving through her body. A faint pink blush appeared on her originally fair cheeks, and she unconsciously squeezed her legs together.

Hoshino moved closer to her, a move that intensified the girl's reaction. Her breathing became rapid, and even her beautiful neck turned crimson.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Hoshino asked knowingly, intending to do something naughty to Eriri to see if their intimacy level would change.

However, when he asked that question, Eriri blushed even more and stammered, unable to speak.

As her sensitivity gradually increased, the girl's legs unconsciously rubbed together, her plump little rabbits heaving, and a sweet and cloying scent emanated from her.

Just as Hoshino was about to continue, the girl seemed to have finally reached her breaking point.

"I-I-I need to go to the restroom!" Eriri suddenly stood up and hurriedly ran down the rooftop.

Hoshino was stunned for a moment, watching the girl run away.

He had just started preparing it, and logically, Eriri's reaction shouldn't be so intense. Could it be that her body is too sensitive and can't handle it?

After a while, when Eriri returned and saw how relaxed she looked, Hoshino immediately showed a strange expression.

[Target: Eriri Sawamura Spencer]

[Intimacy: 79]

[Status: After a fierce struggle in the bathroom, currently under forced calm...]

Hoshino hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He really didn't expect Eriri to be so easily provoked, and he certainly didn't expect her to go straight to the bathroom to take care of her personal needs.

But it turns out that this childhood friend's battle lasted less than ten minutes?

Is his childhood sweetheart really that bad?

"W-Why are you staring at me like that?" Eriri was feeling incredibly guilty. Noticing Hoshino's gaze, her face flushed a deep red.

She didn't know what was wrong with her just now. Whenever she thought of Hoshino Mi being next to her, her body became very strange, and she couldn't help but do some things that she usually did.

In this situation, Eriri had no choice but to go to the restroom to relieve herself and force herself to calm down.

"It's nothing. If we don't eat soon, our lunch break will be over." Hoshino looked away, feeling that there was no need to continue using his skills on Eriri.

Because Eriri's intimacy level has not changed.

Well, of course it's not because my childhood sweetheart is too incompetent.

……

After school in the afternoon, Hoshino waved goodbye to Eriri.

Eriri is the ace of the art club, and sometimes she has to stay behind to participate in club activities, so she doesn't go back with Hoshino.

However, Hoshino didn't rush home today either, because he received a message from Toyokawa Shoko.

Yesterday, they not only introduced themselves to each other, but also exchanged contact information.

Following the location provided by Toyokawa Shoko, Hoshino arrived at a coffee shop.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting?" Hoshino sat opposite Toyokawa Shoko, her expression slightly apologetic.

"It's alright, I just arrived recently myself." Toyokawa Shoko shook her head, looking very tired.

Hoshino looked the girl up and down. He had only seen her briefly yesterday, but now he had plenty of time to observe her expression.