240: Another One?!

Utaha quietly recalled Chisato's expression and demeanor when she had mentioned those words to her. Finally, in frustration, she kicked the wall and cursed softly,

"That philandering bastard!"

Okay, with just this gentle and painless scolding, Eriri understood that the situation was obviously serious.

It was within her expectations. After all, she never thought she would be abandoned by Chisato. This confidence came quite naturally.

"Once I understand Chisato's inner thoughts and know what he expects, the next steps will be very simple."

Listening to Eriri's words, Utaha felt incredulous.

"Are you really going to compromise on something like this?"

"How is that possible!"

Eriri immediately denied it.

"Once we let go of this matter, who knows what will happen next? We can never agree to this kind of thing; we need to show a tough attitude of absolute resistance."

"This kind of coping strategy doesn't seem like your style," Utaha joked.

Eriri shot back, "How did you originally think I would react?"

"Shouldn't you continue to insist that Chisato is not that kind of person, while standing by his side wholeheartedly to share his worries and try to convince me?"

Eriri was silent for a long time.

"Some of my previous comments were appropriately considerate, but that doesn't mean I'm brainless."

Utaha chuckled; it was the right choice to talk to Eriri on the phone.

"Okay, that's it. I have to go back to the living room."

"Wait, do you really understand what I mean?"

"Understood. We need to be more resistant, right? That's what I had in mind from the beginning."

"Well, another very important point is that we don't have to worry so much. After all, the things troubling us and that we cannot accept now are probably the same for the girl named Kazusa."

"You mean..."

"Guess whether Chisato confessed our existence to Kazusa first or whether he confessed her existence to us first?"

"..."

The two girls talking on the phone in the middle of the night raised the corners of their mouths simultaneously, tacitly agreeing.

Yes, even if Chisato has such thoughts, it doesn't mean the girl can accept them.

In today's society, few normal women can accept the idea of polygamy.

Utaha and Eriri are exceptions. 

After experiencing a dream that felt just like real life, they have long regarded each other as family members. 

This relationship can no longer be referred to as just love.

And that girl, without the blessing of such an experience, how can she compare with them? Why should they accept three women serving one husband together?

"Our advantage has been unshakable from the beginning because we are two people, you know."

"I know that without you telling me."

"Let's talk about it tomorrow if you have anything to do."

"Sure."

When Utaha walked out of the bathroom, although Chisato couldn't detect anything from her specific expression and posture, he felt that something was different about her.

Her smile returned to elegance, and her expression was as relaxed as it had been during the day.

"You actually ate them all," she said.

Utaha looked at the almost empty dishes on the dining table, and the joy she displayed didn't seem fake.

She leaned in and gently bit Chisato's ear to show intimacy.

"Go and brush your teeth first, then wait for me in the living room. I found a movie with good ratings, and after watching it, we can go to rest together."

After saying this, she quickly put away the dishes, wiped the table, and headed to the kitchen sink to start washing up.

This series of actions, taken for granted by the other party, made Chisato feel uneasy.

He had just confessed to her about Kazusa. No matter how he looked at it, she shouldn't be so indifferent.

Her reaction—no quarrels, no fuss, no questioning—felt like this kind of thing had never happened. 

The mental preparation Suzumiya had been brewing for a long time felt like a punch on a ball of cotton, yielding no feedback.

It felt uncomfortable and unsettling, not at all what he wanted.

"Utaha."

Chisato didn't go to the living room to wait as she had just instructed; instead, he came into the kitchen to help her wipe the dishes she had washed and put them away in the cupboard, creating an opportunity for them to continue chatting.

"I want to hear your thoughts on what I just said."

Utaha let out a long sigh and stopped washing the dishes.

"I deliberately didn't want to mention this matter. I just wanted us to have a peaceful and enjoyable night. I think you should have noticed that I had such thoughts."

"It's just because I noticed it that I felt it couldn't continue like this. There's no point in delaying such a matter."

Utaha gritted her teeth, laughed angrily, and became excited.

"Chisato, you really have me convinced. You think I can't live without you, so you say such things so unscrupulously."

Chisato shook his head.

"On the contrary, it's not like that. I feel that Utaha is the most important person to me, so I believe these things cannot be hidden from you." 

"After weighing my options, I chose to confess to you first."

Girls all like to hear kind words, especially Utaha.

Even though she knew the actual intention behind such flattery was simply to make her happy, she couldn't suppress the joy that arose in her heart.

"Even if you say this, I can't accept it."

Utaha lowered her head again and resumed washing the dishes.

"It's not just me; Eriri must feel the same way. Even if you confess to me, the result will still be the same." 

"There will be no change. Apart from Eriri, I can't accept the existence of any other girl around you."

Just like what was said in the phone call, Utaha clearly showed her determination, leaving absolutely no room for negotiation.

This reaction was similar to what Chisato thought. If Utaha uncharacteristically accepted it calmly, it would make him very uneasy.

At least it couldn't be regarded as nothing. Now that the words have been spoken, part of the guilt in his heart could be let go.

Then let's address the remaining part.

"I understand Utaha's thoughts. I haven't finished what I just said. There is one more thing I need to let you know."

"What?"

"It's about another girl."

"!!!"

Utaha tightened her grip on her chopsticks, veins appearing on her forehead. She lost control of her expression for a moment, looking as scary as a ghost.

"Ah?!"

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