Chapter 55: A Night Together

Shiina Mahiru's body felt soft in Renji Kamisaka's embrace, her captivating scent filling his senses. Renji Kamisaka felt he could never tire of holding her in his lifetime, as if he had found boundless peace. It seemed that after unburdening her deepest feelings, Mahiru had grown fonder of him, releasing some of the weight that had long chained her. Thus, this kiss, for both of them, wasn't merely an outpouring of emotion, a fleeting burst of passion. It was also a kind of spiritual redemption, a bond that transcended the purely physical.

Of course, it was delightful to be close to a beautiful girl. But when his passive skill was triggered (a system skill that enhanced arousal or attraction), Renji Kamisaka, being a boy, furrowed his brow. Staring into Mahiru's innocent, angelic eyes, he couldn't help but feel a surge of heat. He wasn't a herbivore. If he didn't cherish Mahiru so much, he surely would have transformed into an uncontrollable beast.

Shiina Mahiru naturally sensed the change in him, a familiar sensation now. After all, this wasn't the first time she had leaned against his chest. She was quite aware of the shift within Renji. Because she understood, she felt embarrassed, her cheeks flushing all the way to her ears. And a little afraid, a natural fear stemming from an experience she had yet to truly face. Yet, seeing his uncomfortable appearance, she felt incredibly soft-hearted, unable to bear letting Renji suffer.

Renji Kamisaka raised his hand and gently touched Mahiru's hair, stroking it softly, while saying in a low voice, "Don't be afraid, I won't do anything bad without your permission." He offered a faint smile. "Besides, I'm very greedy." His eyes gazed deeply into Mahiru's, full of sincerity. "I don't just want Mahiru's body, I want to keep your heart forever, so you'll willingly stay by my side and form a big family with me!"

Hearing this, the girl felt both warmth and a touch of bitterness. Her heart softened at the promise, yet she couldn't resist teasing him. "How dare you say something like that, you playboy with so many excuses."

Renji Kamisaka offered an embarrassed smile, pulling Mahiru closer around her waist. "I want to be faithful," he whispered. "But don't you, Mahiru, want me like this?"

"Hmph, who told you to be such a pervert?" Shiina Mahiru retorted, but she didn't release her embrace, instead burying her face in Renji's chest. Sayu once said she'd want to die if she left Renji Kamisaka, so how could she monopolize him? One could only say that Sayu was too cunning, a faint smile gracing Mahiru's lips. It was as if from the very beginning, Sayu could see that Mahiru would fall, and so she deliberately told the girl, preparing her heart.

"I'm sorry, Mahiru, I'm a greedy pervert," Renji confessed, a little amused.

"You even admit it?" Mahiru looked up, her eyes comically wide.

"Since you said so, I have to admit it. So, do you like a pervert like me?" Renji asked, looking at her expectantly.

"Hmph, I don't like you..." Mahiru averted her gaze.

"Huh?" Renji showed a surprised expression, then his shoulders slumped, appearing distraught, a convincing act.

Shiina Mahiru rolled her eyes at Renji before finishing her sentence, a faint, genuine smile finally gracing her lips. "I don't hate you either. Besides, you can't keep asking me. I don't even understand my own heart anymore."

"Alright, I won't ask." Renji grinned mischievously and leaned closer, his breath caressing Mahiru's face.

"Mmm... you bad man, don't mess around." Feeling his warm breath, Mahiru instinctively panicked, trying to cover her flushed face.

Renji Kamisaka looked at her sadly, his lips pursed. "Mahiru still doesn't trust me? I won't mess around."

"Idiot." Shiina Mahiru saw his uncomfortable expression and sighed helplessly, a small, sincere smile appearing on her lips. She suppressed her shyness and, like last time, reached out her small hand, her slender fingers reaching for Renji.

Seeing the beautiful angel, suppressing her shyness but deeply caring for his discomfort, Renji Kamisaka couldn't help but smile happily. He loved seeing Mahiru's current appearance, so cute and innocent.

He didn't know how much time had passed, only a comfortable silence filled the room. Shiina Mahiru tossed the two stockings Renji had removed earlier onto the nearby table, an honest act. Looking down at the boy sitting on her lap, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, a sweet smile gracing her lips. Although everything happening now was contrary to her quiet personality, for her, he still worked hard until her hands and feet ached, a sweet sacrifice. She gently stroked Renji's hair, her eyes sparkling, revealing an expression of great interest.

Renji Kamisaka felt like he was comforting a small child while she stroked his hair. Perhaps because she had never been truly paid attention to by her parents since childhood, she unconsciously awakened a maternal instinct and treated Renji Kamisaka like her own younger brother. Even though Renji Kamisaka was older and taller than her. Renji Kamisaka didn't dislike this feeling of being gently patted on the head; instead, he savored it. Sumireko's lap pillow wouldn't be available until tomorrow, so for now, of course, he enjoyed the angel's lap pillow.

Just as the two were enjoying the comfortable warmth and silence, a knock sounded at the door. "Renji, is Mahiru in your room?" It was Sayu's voice, as cheerful as ever.

Shiina Mahiru's face instantly flushed crimson. She looked at Renji in a panic, wanting to find a place to hide. However, Renji Kamisaka reassuringly held Mahiru's small hand and said towards the door, "Come in, Sayu, Mahiru's here too."

Hearing this, Sayu Ogiwara pushed the door open and entered. Seeing Renji Kamisaka lying on Mahiru's perfect thighs, she couldn't help but pout, a cute expression of jealousy. "Oh, I'm working hard on chores, but you two are here being all lovey-dovey."

"I'm sorry..." Shiina Mahiru lowered her head guiltily, her shoulders slumping.

Sayu Ogiwara burst out laughing, noticing Mahiru's expression. "Mahiru, you're truly innocent. I'm not blaming you, just joking." She then shifted her gaze. "But..." Her eyes fell on the two stockings on the table, "How are those two doing?" She pointed with a small smirk.

Shiina Mahiru lowered her head even further, her chin almost buried in her chest from embarrassment, steam seemingly coiling from her ears.

"Sayu, don't tease Mahiru, come here into my arms." Renji Kamisaka pulled Sayu towards him with a straight face, reluctantly ending the angel lap pillow experience.

"I hate it, I wasn't bullying Mahiru, you're the one bullying people..." Sayu Ogiwara walked over grumpily and threw herself into Renji's embrace, leaning against his other side.

Shiina Mahiru bit her lip, "That, I'll go out first..." She tried to move, wanting to give them space.

"Don't go." Renji Kamisaka grabbed her small hand and pulled her into his embrace too, holding her there. "Tonight, we'll sleep together." Having said that, he pulled up the blanket and turned off the lights, darkness enveloping them. He couldn't ignore either of them, so being a little mischievous was key to breaking the stalemate.

Sayu Ogiwara and Shiina Mahiru leaned on either side of him, looking at each other in the moonlight filtering through the window, both showing adorably shy expressions. Neither of them actually refused his proposition.

In the silence, Renji Kamisaka suddenly spoke, his voice low and honest. "Actually, I'm a very lonely person." He took a breath. "Of course, I'm also a super, super greedy person." He tightened his arms around Sayu's and Mahiru's slender waists, hugging them tightly. "Please stay by my side, don't leave me."

"Idiot..." Both girls spoke in unison, yet with an affectionate tone, quietly hugging one of his arms, burying their faces.

"Spoiling you, you cheating Renji Kamisaka," Sayu said, her voice slightly mocking yet full of acceptance.

"Renji, even though I'm not ready to give myself to you yet, I won't leave," Mahiru whispered, her tone sincere.

"Thank you." Renji Kamisaka couldn't help but genuinely thank both of them, warmth filling his chest. Sayu and Mahiru had already given so much to tolerate his cheating thoughts.

Shiina Mahiru leaned in and gently kissed Renji's cheek, an unspoken touch of gratitude. I should be thanking you. Sayu then kissed his other cheek, not to be outdone.

"You can't abandon a girl who likes you. Otherwise, I'll use physical means to make sure you can't get up again!" Sayu said playfully, echoing Mahiru's earlier words, but with a cute threat implied.

"Hiss, how rough!" Renji scoffed, feigning pain.

"Of course! A woman's jealousy is very strong, you know." Sayu giggled, her smile bright in the dark.

Listening to her playful words, Renji Kamisaka grinned mischievously. "Then I'll have to make sure both of you don't have the strength to use physical means!" He reached out and tickled a sensitive spot on Sayu's waist, making the girl laugh incessantly, gasping for air.

So Sayu began to fight back, tickle for tickle. In the end, Renji Kamisaka was defeated because Mahiru also sided with Sayu, attacking with gentle tickles. He was only teasing them, not really trying to win, so in the end, he gave up, which earned him sweet smiles from both lovely girls.

After playing around for a moment, he closed his eyes contentedly amidst the girls' reproachful gazes. To preserve Mahiru-chan's feelings, he hadn't touched Sayu last night. It was purely sleep, three people in one bed, in profound warmth. It was actually quite heartwarming. After all, what he truly desired wasn't fleeting physical pleasure, but enduring happiness and companionship, a bond that would never be broken.

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