Chapter 360: Polygamy

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The text message came from Rindō.

"Hey, Kohai! I want some grapes!"

Sui couldn't help but feel exasperated. How did she know he'd recently harvested new ingredients?

Wisely, he chose to ignore the message.

"Sui-kun, was that a message from Miss Erina?" Megumi asked, a hint of concern in her voice.

"No, just an overly persistent person," Sui replied casually. Then, with a smile, he added, "By the way, Megumi, would you like some candy?"

He offered her a small bag of sweets.

"Sure!" Megumi smiled warmly, unwrapped a piece, and placed it in her mouth.

"Mmm, it's delicious! The sweetness is so light and natural, with a wonderfully fresh flavor," she remarked in surprise. "This must be some kind of gourmet candy, right?"

Sui nodded, still smiling. "Yeah, they're yours to enjoy."

Megumi's face reddened slightly, clearly touched by his gesture. "Thank you, Sui-kun," she murmured shyly, lowering her gaze.

At that moment, Yoshino popped up from behind.

"Hey! Is there something tasty here?" she asked eagerly.

Ryoko, ruffling her red hair, also wandered over curiously. "Another special treat?" she inquired.

"Mm-hmm," Megumi replied, generously sharing the candy with her friends. 

"This is amazing!" Yoshino exclaimed, savoring the candy.

Ryoko, popping a piece into her mouth, agreed, "It's so smooth and natural—nothing artificial. This really is top-tier candy."

"If you like it, feel free to ask for more anytime," Megumi said sweetly.

"Hanging around Megumi really has its perks!" Yoshino winked at Sui, adding with a grin, "That black rice you gave her last time was amazing too. Thanks for that!"

Sui chuckled, slightly embarrassed. He remembered giving Megumi the black rice as a gift, not expecting her to share it with the others.

Ryoko teased, "You're always giving Megumi the good stuff, huh?"

Megumi's face turned an even deeper shade of red, and she awkwardly looked away. "It's nothing like that..." she whispered.

Yoshino, ever the jokester, pressed on. "Come on, why don't you two just get together already?"

Megumi, now flustered, stammered, "W-What? No, that's not—Miss Erina..."

Ryoko chimed in with a smirk. "So what? Polygamy exists in some countries. Why not embrace it?"

Sui, watching the scene unfold, felt an idea brewing. He grinned mischievously and said, "Well, that sounds like a plan. Ryoko, didn't you say you wanted to marry me too? How about we all get married together?"

Ryoko, taking it in stride, brushed her hair back and laughed. "I guess that wouldn't be impossible."

Sui, still grinning, suddenly grabbed Ryoko's hand. "Alright then, how about we seal it with a kiss?" he teased.

"What are you doing?" Ryoko blushed, clearly caught off guard. Her heart raced at the unexpected contact, and she quickly pulled her hand back, feeling a mix of panic and amusement. "I'm not playing along with this anymore," she said with a nervous smile, retreating to her kitchen station with Yoshino.

Feeling victorious, Sui couldn't help but smirk. "Let that be a lesson to anyone who tries teasing me," he thought to himself.

Later that afternoon, as Sui and the others were leaving the classroom, a pair of long, beautiful legs suddenly blocked his path. It was none other than Rindō, casually leaning against the wall with her arms crossed and a mischievous glint in her golden eyes.

"Isn't that Rindō-senpai?"

"What's she doing here?"

"She's looking for Sui, I bet!"

The nearby students whispered amongst themselves in surprise. 

Seeing her, Sui immediately felt a headache coming on.

Without missing a beat, Rindō grabbed his ear, flashing her signature sharp smile. "I 'knew' you were ignoring my message on purpose!" she said playfully.

Caught off guard by the close proximity and the faint scent of her perfume, Sui awkwardly smiled. "Sorry, my phone was off earlier. But if there's nothing important, I really have to get going," he tried to explain.

Rindō, seemingly softening for a moment, let go of his ear, her usual confident expression replaced with an unexpected hint of sadness.

This sudden shift in mood surprised Sui, who was unsure how to respond. Just as he was about to say something, Rindō leaned closer, whispering dramatically, "So, you're really going to leave me? After everything we've been through, you're just going to walk away... and ignore the baby we made together?"

Sui froze, wide-eyed and speechless.

Megumi, Soma, and the rest of the group stood with jaws agape, while the nearby students stared at Sui in utter disbelief.

"Wait... this guy not only charmed Miss Erina, but also Rindō-senpai?! Die, cheater!"

"What a shameless fuckboy!"

The envious murmurs filled the air as Sui sighed, realizing there was no easy way out of this situation. 

"Alright, Rindō-senpai," he relented. "Let's go eat some grapes."

Instantly, Rindō's face lit up, and she wrapped her arm around his. "Now that's more like it!" she cheered, practically dragging Sui out of the building.

Sui, feeling utterly defeated, sighed. "Was this really necessary?"

"Hmph! That's what you get for ignoring me," Rindō said, playfully tugging on his cheek.

With his face pressed against her, Sui could only helplessly sigh. There was no winning when it came to this mischievous senpai.