Reacquaintance

The cold wind howled outside, tapping on the windowpane, while the boiling broth in the pot made a bubbling sound. Satoru picked up his chopsticks and tasted the delicious crab meat, fully satisfied. Mirai listened to the sound of his chewing.

She lowered her head slightly and slowly buttoned up her shirt, whispering softly. The red glow and ambiguity were easily chilled by the snowflakes in his words.

Feeling a bit numb in her head, Mirai froze, unsure of what to say.

"Let me introduce myself. Yagami Satoru, a second-year student from Sakurano Hill Private High School, Class A. I have a wide circle of friends and good relationships with many girls, but I am single. Also, I've still keeping my first time." Satoru said, reaching out and holding her hand.

Mirai looked up at him, innocently blinked her eyes, a hint of confusion in her gaze.

"Miyano Mirai, single, and... same as your situation as well..." she replied, blinking her eyes, her cheeks returning to a burning blush.

"We can continue to get along well from now on if Miyano-san is genuinely interested in me as a person, not just lusting after my appearance." Satoru said, and added, "Also, if you try to tempt me into giving in again next time, I'll have to put into practice the many theoretical knowledge I've learned on you!"

When a handsome boy says these things, they would be romantic words instead of sleazy ones.

Blushing, Mirai nodded. Could she pursue him? She couldn't help but imagine bringing him back to Otaru and introducing him to her parents, enjoying the romantic scene of snowflakes dancing in the air. All other thoughts in her mind were washed away by this pink reverie.

She put away the clear sake.

"Oh, and if it's hot, you don't have to button it up completely..." 

Mirai blinked her eyes at him. It turned out she was right. He did like bigger things.

"Also, I should add that the first thing I want to practice is rope techniques if we really get into that situation." he said.

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[Overall evaluation: A+, Skillfully accepting the invitation (B), Verifying her desires (B+), Giving hope and possibly dissuading her from taking risks (A), Seeking a fundamental solution and considering trying (A+)]

Satoru pinched his nose and looked back on his evening. He confirmed his suspicion that beneath Miyano Mirai's cute and innocent appearance, there was a hidden side of desire. He used this knowledge to make her shy, lowering her confidence and putting her at a disadvantage. Then, when she tried to make a comeback, he struck with three questions, utilizing their past happy memories as a powerful blow. Finally, he offered her hope and possibilities, completely shattering her evil intentions!

This evaluation is quite detailed and accurate! The only objection is that Satoru believes the real highlight of his performance was his final self-introduction and the suggestion of practicing rope techniques if she continued to seduce him. This should be praised and deserves an upgraded evaluation!

What a wonderful hook! It represents not only the possibility of finding a fundamental solution but also more.

"I'm back." Satoru replied as he stepped into his apartment, his mind completely cooled by the cold wind.

"Welcome back~ Ugh... This is your home, so why would I welcome you!" came a voice from the living room.

This was the contingency plan Satoru had left for himself before generously accepting the invitation. He sent a message to one of his sisters at home, ensuring that he wouldn't have to worry about disappearing without anyone noticing.

The indoor heating dissipated the cold on his body, even bringing a hint of warmth. She had turned the heat up a bit too high. Satoru stretched his body and headed towards the living room.

He was a native of Tokyo, but his father worked overseas, and his mother was on a business trip in Japan. He was in the "free-range" stage, and this woman was his mother's friend and also worked at Sakura Private High School. Her name was Tezuka Sakumu, and his mother entrusted her with taking care of him.

"Well, my home is like Sakumu-ne's half home too~" Satoru replied with a smile.

Um~ He was forced to call her 'sister' instead of using the appropriate age hierarchy like 'aunt'.

Despite the freezing weather outside, she was dressed as if it were summer, wearing a lightweight camisole. There were even faint traces of sweat on her forehead.

"If you feel hot, just turn down the heat a little." Satoru said, a bit speechless.

Sitting around the fireplace, he noticed various snacks, side dishes, and beer arranged on the table. No wonder it was like this.

"Isn't it refreshing to sweat in such cold weather?" Sakumu glanced at him and pouted her lips.

OMG... Although it's normal for adolescents to develop, how could this boy become more and more handsome? He used to be good-looking and sunny, but within the range of ordinary people, at most like a Johnny's idol. But now, he seemed to be on the level of a national heartthrob and had a world-class beauty!

And besides, Sakumu took a light sniff and there was a wonderful scent coming from him. She couldn't quite describe what it was -hormones, body fragrance, a man's scent? Or perhaps something else? The gentle whiff made her body feel weak, her face flushed with heat.