Chapter 75: A Chat

Renji wasn't surprised by what Sumireko saw. He knew Sumireko's senses were incredibly keen, capable of perceiving things hidden from ordinary eyes.

"Perhaps if that mysterious power fades, Mai senpai's existence will return," Renji murmured, gazing at Mai Sakurajima who was now sitting beside him, her materialization becoming more stable.

Mai noticed both their gazes. She folded her arms across her chest and snorted, her actress's aura still radiating even in this strange situation. "I'm going to report you to all the students! That male librarian is dating in the library!"

Renji rolled his eyes. "Believe it or not, I'll add you to my girlfriend target list?" A mischievous smile played on his lips. "Tell me, why did you come to see me at midday like this?"

Mai felt a little embarrassed, a faint blush dusting her cheeks, but she still chose to tell the truth. "I'm thirsty and wanted a drink." She looked around, her expression turning to frustration. "But the attendant couldn't see me at all. I wanted to get it myself. I couldn't touch the money there." Her eyes fell on the lunchbox Renji had given her that morning. "Only the lunchbox you gave me could be touched..."

Hearing this, and seeing her blushing face and embarrassed expression, Renji immediately understood. "So, you're here to beg me, right?"

"Hm... I'm asking you, stinky junior, to buy water for your senpai," Mai replied, crossing her arms, trying to maintain her dignity.

"Is this the attitude of someone asking for help?" Renji raised an eyebrow, unmoved, challenging Mai. "Then what about Sumireko?"

Mai looked at him reluctantly, her lips slightly pouting.

Renji touched Sumireko's hair, his smile widening. "Sumireko, what would you do if you were asking for my help?"

Although Sumireko felt annoyed that Renji was teasing her senior, she still respected him. She wrapped her arms around Renji's neck and gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek, a gesture full of affection.

Mai's eyes widened, a rare look of shock appearing on her face. She pointed at the two of them in disbelief, her slender, jade-like finger trembling. "You... you... shameless!"

Renji touched Sumireko's hair contentedly, a proud and slightly embarrassed smile gracing his face. He looked at Mai senpai, his eyes twinkling mischievously. "Don't worry about being ashamed or not, just tell me, do you know what you should do when you ask for help from others, especially when you ask for my help?"

Mai was so angry that her body heaved, her breath coming in ragged gasps. "You want to take advantage? No way! I'm practically dying of thirst!"

Renji shook his head helplessly and gently patted Sumireko's slender waist. The girl left his embrace naturally, as if accustomed to Renji's habits.

"Who made me kind-hearted, Mai senpai, wait, I'll go buy you some water." After saying that, he left the library, leaving the two girls in an awkward silence.

Only the two girls remained. The atmosphere became quiet, with only the faint hum of the air conditioner. Mai felt like someone was watching her, and she felt a little strange, but she didn't make any moves. As a high school actress, she had long been accustomed to all kinds of gazes.

Sumireko also didn't say anything. While looking at Mai, she nodded silently, as if making an internal assessment. This waist is thin. These legs wrapped in black silk are also quite long, slender and straight. A perfect chest. Although she doesn't have her own measurements, it's the most suitable size for her body shape. Mai senpai's face is also above 9 points. Beautiful.

"I say, Sumireko-san, have you seen enough?" Mai couldn't help but speak, her tone a little annoyed.

"Hehe, I thought Mai senpai didn't intend to talk to me." Sumireko smiled faintly.

Mai spoke, "I don't know how to say it. Should I say he has a unique vision? Shiina's younger sister is prettier than you." Her smile was a little sour. This was to dislike Renji for his blindness, and to say that she wasn't beautiful. Why did it taste sour?

Sumireko smiled faintly, and didn't feel offended when called ugly, which showed that her disguise was very successful. However, she was just a senior in black silk stockings who had to ask for help, so she didn't intend to let her be too arrogant.

So, she chuckled, took off her glasses, and undid the three-colored flower braid that tied her hair. Her head of black, shiny, and smooth hair draped naturally behind her head, exuding a different aura. After taking off her glasses, her enchanting face became even clearer and brighter, like a perfectly blooming flower.

She slowly unbuttoned her shirt. Reached for the bandage and pulled it. The perfect curve of a protrusion appeared in front of Mai, asserting the elegance that had been hidden.

Sumireko smiled faintly, her gaze challenging. "Now, do you still doubt Renji's vision?"

Mai's eyes widened, her mouth agape, utterly stunned. She raised her slender, jade-like finger and pointed at her in disbelief. "You... you... were you that twin-tailed girl just now? Are you kidding me? Are you sure you're not that big star or actress?"

"Unfortunately, I've never been an actor or a star," Sumireko replied with a smile, a faint, mysterious smile.

Mai stared blankly at the beautiful, big-breasted girl in front of her who was even prettier than herself. She couldn't help but take two steps forward and look at her intently, as if trying to find a flaw. "No, I don't believe it! How can you be so beautiful?"

"Do you still doubt his judgment now?" Sumireko buttoned her clothes, returning to her usual appearance, and continued to ask with a smile. After removing the bandage on her chest, she felt much more relaxed.

Mai lowered her head unhappily and clenched her hands. "I don't doubt his judgment, but I doubt yours, Sumireko-san. You're so beautiful, how could you choose a playboy?" Her tone was full of confusion and a hint of resentment.

Sumireko smiled and shook her head, "You don't understand, Mai senpai, Renji is very good."

"What's so good about him..." Mai pouted, trying to refute, but her voice sounded doubtful.

"Before, he was the only one who could see you. Isn't that enough to prove his excellence?" Sumireko glanced at the tangled senior, then continued in a gentle tone, "Or are you still angry about his request for payment? Actually, he was joking. Isn't he going to buy you water now?"

Hearing this, Mai lost her composure. Faced with a super beautiful girl whose figure, appearance, and breasts were all better than hers, she truly lacked confidence. If Sumireko could debut as an actress, what did Mai Sakurajima have to do with her?

Biting her lip, she blushed and said, "Actually, I'm still very grateful to him, but... he's a womanizer, it's not good to see." She added in a quiet voice, "Of course, I have no right to interfere in his affairs."

Sumireko nodded slightly, not knowing if that was alright or not. She tied her braid again. Put on her glasses again. As for the bandage on her chest, it was better not to tie it, it would be uncomfortable if tied later.

When Mai saw Sumireko return to her country girl image, her mouth immediately twitched. "Sumireko-san, you're so beautiful, why do you hide it?"

"Then why do you want to disappear from other people's sight?" Sumireko retorted with a faint smile, a rhetorical question that pierced Mai's heart.

"Alright... I... Alright, I understand what you mean." Mai sighed, giving up. Because I don't want to be stared at.

Sumireko played with her ponytail and spoke slowly, "Renji said that Mai senpai's situation is caused by your own desires being read by a certain existence." She looked into Mai's eyes, her expression serious. "It's just that that existence didn't understand Mai senpai's specific needs, so it used too much power, causing Mai senpai's entire existence to disappear."

Hearing this, Mai subconsciously clasped her hands, her gaze full of fear. "Sumireko-san, did he say how to solve it?" She lowered her head, her voice trembling. "At first, others couldn't see me, and I thought it was quite interesting. This way, I didn't have to face those strange gazes, and I didn't have to worry about paparazzi taking my pictures." Tears began to well up in her eyes. "But then, the people around me couldn't see me, and they didn't even remember me... The feeling of slowly disappearing from this world makes me feel scared."

Seeing Mai's nervousness, Sumireko shook her head. "There's no specific solution for now, so you should stay at Renji's Sakurasou first. After all, you can still touch the things he gives you, right?" She paused, then added casually, "Of course, if you really hate him for being a playboy and don't want to stay, pretend I didn't say anything."

Mai pouted. "It's not that I don't want to stay, but... what if he gets close to me?" There was a faint blush on her cheeks.

Sumireko smiled and shook her head. "What misunderstanding do you have about him? Renji won't force girls, he's very gentle." She glanced at Mai with a meaningful look. "By the way, we are all willing to stay with him."

Mai was silent, her eyes fixed on Sumireko. She seemed to have no choice.

After waiting for a while, Renji returned to the library with several bottles of drinks. "Here, drink this." He handed a bottle of water to Mai. "Remember to pay me when I give you the moving money."

"Stingy," Mai pouted and complained, although a small smile played on her lips.

Renji pretended not to hear and handed the other bottle to Sumireko. If he was really stingy, he would have already asked for payment for his lunchbox in the morning. Mai also knew that he was joking. She sat on the bench, happily drinking her drink while peeking at Renji and Sumireko.

Renji turned to look at her helplessly. "Mai senpai, how can we be intimate with you here?"

Mai was also angry. "Weren't you very bold just now? Go on! Just pretend I don't exist!"

"Okay." The two really pretended she didn't exist and hugged again. Mai immediately fled, feeling she couldn't take it anymore. You are so cruel!

Seeing Mai flee, Sumireko couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, her laughter ringing softly in the quiet library.

"Renji, be gentle with senpai," Sumireko chided, a smile still on her lips.

Renji waved his hand indifferently. "Don't worry about her. I'd rather be gentle with Sumireko." He looked into Sumireko's eyes, his gaze full of affection. Which was more important, a senior who couldn't be eaten or Sumireko who could be carried? Of course, Sumireko.

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