Chapter 208: The Impatient Counseling Subject

So after returning home, both Sakuramiya Hinata and Sakuramiya Saya quickly rushed to the bathroom.

Since childhood, and even earlier, Sakuramiya Hinata and Sakuramiya Saya had always bathed together.

But ever since they met Hikari some time ago, and the sisters secretly developed feelings for him one after another, realizing that their feelings for each other were merely sisterly affection, they had stopped bathing together.

However, at this moment, both of their clothes were somewhat damp and uncomfortable, so they squeezed into the bathroom together again.

"Hina, let your sister bathe first. My skirt is wet, and it's really uncomfortable," Sakuramiya Saya said to Sakuramiya Hinata.

"Saya-nee, mine is wet too. You should let me go first. After all, you're the older sister...", Sakuramiya Hinata retorted without backing down.

Actually, even though they hadn't bathed together for some time, their bond hadn't weakened much. It had just shifted from what they thought was romantic love to sisterly affection.

For trivial matters like bathing, they would usually not compete but instead defer to each other.

The reason they were fighting today was not just because their skirts were damp and uncomfortable but more because of their respective performances earlier in the woods with Hikari.

Sakuramiya Saya still remembered clearly how Sakuramiya Hinata had tried to push her out of Hikari's embrace.

And Sakuramiya Hinata could still vividly recall how Sakuramiya Saya had passionately kissed Hikari right in front of her.

So as the sisters quarreled now, there was a competitive edge to their actions, a far cry from their previous harmony.

After entering the bathroom, Sakuramiya Hinata and Sakuramiya Saya quickly stripped off their clothes.

Standing naked, they faced off for a while, realizing neither was willing to back down, so they compromised and decided to bathe together as before.

Unlike their usual harmonious atmosphere, where they would even playfully help scrub each other's backs, today the bathroom was filled with a faint sense of hostility.

Sure enough.

After showering, as they prepared to step into the bathtub, Sakuramiya Hinata and Sakuramiya Saya started another round of dispute.

"Nee-san, I should go into the bathtub first. I'm the one who drew the hot water!", Sakuramiya Hinata said.

"Imouto, it's true you drew the hot water, but I added the cold water and bath salts, so it's fine if I go first, right?", Sakuramiya Saya argued righteously.

As they spoke, the Sakuramiya sisters glared at each other, their eyes clearly reflecting their confrontational attitudes.

Clearly, their dispute wasn't really about who bathed first, it was about fearing that yielding here would mean yielding in their competition for Hikari's affection.

Seeing her sister, who had entered the picture later but kept provoking her, Sakuramiya Hinata couldn't hold back. She stepped forward, pressing her chest against Sakuramiya Saya's, and declared with a righteous expression, "Saya-nee, can you stop competing with me? Hikari-kun even said today that my breasts are bigger."

Sakuramiya Saya burst into laughter, cupping her own breasts as she retorted seriously, "You're the one who should stop competing with me. What's the use of size? Hikari-kun must have noticed today that mine are softer and have a much better feel."

Sakuramiya Hinata quickly replied, "That's not true! Mine are much perkier, and Hikari-kun likes them more."

Sakuramiya Saya countered, "No, no, Hikari-kun definitely likes mine more. Otherwise, he wouldn't have touched them for so long."

Sakuramiya Hinata, "Bullshit! It's because Saya-nee shamelessly pressed yourself against him, forcing him to touch you for so long! You have no shame."

Sakuramiya Saya teased with a smirk, "Oh? As if my dear little sister Hina didn't do the same. If I hadn't been there today, you probably would've lost your virginity already."

Sakuramiya Hinata: "You..."

The sisters went back and forth, engaging in a heated argument.

Both believed they were more attractive in Hikari's eyes and that he favored them more.

'I need to speed things up. Maybe I should confess to Hikari-kun tomorrow...', Sakuramiya Hinata thought.

'I need to speed things up. Maybe I should drag Hikari-kun to the archery club's lounge tomorrow and make it a done deal...', Sakuramiya Saya thought.

'In any case, I need to secure my relationship with Hikari-kun before she does...' ×2

Sakuramiya Hinata and Sakuramiya Saya exchanged glances. Knowing each other so well, they instantly realized the other must be thinking the same thing.

Suppressing their tacit understanding, Sakuramiya Saya spoke first, "Hina, Hikari-kun isn't just surrounded by us sisters. There are also those two beautiful girls, Akane and Natsuha."

Sakuramiya Hinata nodded, "Right. Besides Akane and Natsuha, there are also three pretty gyaru. We need to be careful about them."

Hearing this, Sakuramiya Saya immediately took Sakuramiya Hinata's hand, "You're right, Hina. I think we sisters need to join forces and come up with a plan to take things further with Hikari-kun."

Sakuramiya Hinata agreed, "Saya-nee is right! Hikari-kun is too outstanding and popular. If we want to get closer, we sisters must work together and figure something out."

As they spoke, Sakuramiya Hinata and Sakuramiya Saya tightly held each other's hands, seemingly reconciling on the surface.

Of course, while they talked about cooperation, their pitch-black eyes gleamed mischievously, clearly still harboring their own schemes.

———

The midday sun was scorching. Pedestrians on the street either held umbrellas or used briefcases to shield their heads, all walking hurriedly.

Sitting in the car, Hikari unbuttoned the top button of his shirt.

Though the taxi, like other passing vehicles, had air conditioning, Hikari still felt a bit hot.

Given his physique, he wasn't particularly bothered by extreme temperatures. The heat was more internal, a result of his restlessness.

After all, he'd first been actively clung to by the Sakuramiya sisters.

But because each sister was mindful of the other's presence, things didn't go all the way.

Then, the slightly jealous Natsuha and excited Akane had also clung to him.

Hikari had initially considered yielding halfway and heading to the rooftop with Natsuha and the others again.

But then his client, Dean Rikka, called to assign him a task.

Naturally, Hikari had no choice. Being highly professional, he had to head out immediately.

Being teased by four beautiful girls in succession, even someone with Hikari's self-control would feel restless.

'Luckily, this counseling side job can help relieve some of that restlessness.'

After calming Little Hikari, Hikari let out a heated sigh.

When the driver announced their arrival, he paid the fare and quickly stepped out of the car.

He walked toward the now-familiar Starbucks coffee shop.

As soon as he pushed open the café door, a figure carrying the unique fragrance of a young girl rushed toward him.

"Hikari-kun!", Hearing the joyful call, Hikari turned to look.

A beautiful, bespectacled girl with long black hair was gazing at him eagerly. Her delicate features were complemented by a stunning figure beneath her sleeveless dress.

Her slender waist, full chest, and rounded hips gave her an alluring hourglass shape.

Paired with her scholarly aura, many men in the café were openly or secretly stealing glances at her.

Turning to her, Hikari smiled and replied, "So today's counseling client is Little Tomoe."

This busty, beautiful glasses-wearing girl was none other than Hikari's first counseling subject, Kisaragi Tomoe.

"What, are you unhappy to see me?", Kisaragi Tomoe teased.

Hikari pinched her cheek and smiled, "Of course not, I'm very happy. I'm just a bit surprised you didn't contact me directly."

Kisaragi Tomoe sighed, "It's Dean Rikka's rule. She's worried we'll become too dependent on counseling, so she requires us to report each session and have her arrange it. If we contact you privately, there are penalties."

Hikari nodded in understanding, "I see."

"Enough about that!"

"It's been over a week since we last met. I've missed you so much, Hikari-kun! Mwah!", As she spoke, Kisaragi Tomoe puckered her pink lips and excitedly planted a kiss on Hikari's cheek, leaving a lipstick mark.

Hikari patted her head, then wiped away the mark with a tissue, smiling, "I get it, but let's be mindful. There are a lot of people around, and you're a refined young lady from a scholarly family."

Kisaragi Tomoe pouted, "Hmph! Who cares about them?"

Though she said that, after her kiss, many people in the café turned to look.

After all, Hikari's striking looks already drew attention, and Kisaragi Tomoe was a stunning beauty with an elegant aura. Their earlier interaction only amplified the stares.

Seeing this, Kisaragi Tomoe grabbed Hikari's hand, "Hikari-kun, let's go! Let's go out and have fun!"

"We'll walk around a bit, and then we can head straight to... a hotel."

Seeing Kisaragi Tomoe eagerly clinging to his arm and pulling him along urgently, Hikari understood that the sweltering weather must have made her body and mind equally heated.

Smiling, he let Kisaragi Tomoe lead him out of Starbucks.

Unbeknownst to them, a figure in the corner was quietly watching them leave.

———

It was unclear whether it was because it hadn't been proded for a long time, or because the weather was particularly hot today, in any case, Kisaragi Tomoe was clearly in a great hurry.

Before Hikari could even take a few sips of coffee, she hurriedly dragged him off, wanting to start the psychological counseling right away.

However, just as Hikari followed Kisaragi Tomoe out of the Starbucks and had only taken a few steps, a burst of rapid footsteps suddenly came from behind. Then, the two of them suddenly heard a crisp and pleasant girl's voice calling out from behind.

"Ahahahah, isn't this Hikari-kun and Kisaragi-san?", Hearing the voice, Hikari and Kisaragi Tomoe turned their heads and saw a beautiful, short-haired girl with tanned skin and a valiant demeanor smiling brightly at them.

This short-haired beauty, both of them actually knew her.

"Mio-chan? Why are you here?", Kisaragi Tomoe looked at the suddenly appearing Katou Mio in confusion.

Hikari also looked at Katou Mio with surprise.

Facing the two of them, Katou Mio stuck out her tongue and said with a smile, "I came today to get some psychological counseling from Hikari-kun."

"Eh?", Kisaragi Tomoe was a bit dumbfounded, "But I've already booked Hikari-kun for today to help me with psychological counseling."

Katou Mio scratched her head, a little embarrassed, and said, "Well… it's like this, you know… we athletes tend to have stronger desires, and with an upcoming competition, the pressure is quite intense."

"So, I just made a last-minute request today with Principal Rikka, saying I wanted Hikari-kun to help me with some mental stress relief."

"And then… Principal Rikka told me to come join you guys, saying Hikari-kun should be capable of handling psychological counseling for two people at once, so… I hurried over."

As the one who had suddenly cut in line, Katou Mio was clearly feeling a little awkward.

And upon hearing this, Kisaragi Tomoe also understood what was going on.

It was likely that Rikka, considering Katou Mio's competition results or something, wanted her to relieve her stress quickly, so she allowed her to cut in line.

This made Kisaragi Tomoe, who had originally thought she could monopolize Hikari today and enjoy his psychological counseling all to herself, feel just a tiny bit displeased.

However, with her gentle personality, she didn't get angry or anything.

Seeing that Kisaragi Tomoe didn't have much objection, Katou Mio immediately turned to Hikari and asked, "Hikari-kun, is it okay if I do the physical and mental counseling with Kisaragi-san today?"

Hikari smiled and nodded, "Sure, as long as Tomoe doesn't mind, I don't have a problem."

Although Katou Mio had cut in line, the previous session where he helped her with physical and mental counseling had gone quite well, so Hikari still had a good impression of Katou Mio.

Even though the previous incident where she wanted to livestream the process had left him a bit unsatisfied, after being corrected, Katou Mio had dropped that undeveloped bad habit. So Hikari didn't mind her joining today.

"Hikari-kun, make sure you help me properly with my psychological counseling~", said Kisaragi Tomoe as she clung to Hikari's arm, acting spoiled upon seeing him talk with Katou Mio.

Hikari patted her head and smiled, "Don't worry, even if we add one more person, helping you with your physical and mental counseling won't be neglected." [T/N: He should be called Pure Love Stud instead of Warrior]

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