Chapter 53

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"Then stay with me for the day. We're skipping school."

"Eh? Skipping school?" Kaguya's red eyes blinked in confusion.

As a well-bred lady from a prestigious family, skipping school was a foreign concept to her. She always attended class punctually—leaving early or missing a day had simply never been an option.

"If you don't object, I'll take that as a yes."

Kurosawa Ren didn't bother explaining further. He simply wrapped his arm around her slender waist and whisked her away.

62 — Melting the Ice Around Kaguya [Please customize]

Being held so boldly in a public place, Kaguya Shinomiya's face flushed crimson. She looked like a startled, shy rabbit, unable to lift her head. The curious glances from passersby stung like pins, making her squirm with embarrassment.

But beyond the discomfort… her heart was racing.

"Your ankle isn't seriously injured. A little massage should do the trick."

Ren carried Kaguya to a quiet, secluded park. Without hesitation, he knelt and gently removed her little leather shoes.

As a student of the elite Shuchiin Academy, Kaguya wore the standard-issue top-tier uniform, including matching socks and shoes. Her shoes, still warm, carried a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Nestled in his arms, her gray-black pearl socks hugged her pale calves with a soft, innocent charm.

Ren peeled off her socks, revealing small, frost-pale feet. He rested them on his knees and said gently, "It'll hurt a bit. Try to bear with it."

"Mhm…"

Kaguya nodded obediently, unable to meet his eyes. Her gaze fell to the ground while her jet-black hair tumbled forward, hiding her flushed cheeks and burning ears.

Ren began applying healing magic, his fingers kneading the delicate arches of her feet.

A soft gasp escaped her lips.

As if sensing the warm current pulsing through Ren's palms, her muscles tensed, and her legs—graceful and slender—twitched slightly. Her thighs, knees bent delicately inward, were outlined in soft curves.

At the Clock Tower, this sort of healing magic was basic-level—something every apprentice learned. It wasn't difficult to perform, and its effects were almost immediate.

Kaguya sat upright, her hair a little tousled, brushing across her beautiful face. Her usually bright red eyes now looked glassy and dazed, brimming with an almost dreamlike haze.

Her heartbeat pounded like a drum.

The shame alone was enough to melt her thoughts.

After a long moment, Ren finally pulled his hands back, satisfied.

"So, Shinomiya… What are your plans now?"

"Huh? Weren't we going to school?"

Kaguya blinked in surprise. She gave her foot a tentative wiggle and realized the pain in her ankle had disappeared.

She pulled out her old flip phone, flipped it open, and checked the time.

"Oh no—it's already 9:30! We're both late!"

"Exactly. Which is why we're skipping. Let's go somewhere fun. I'll get a classmate to cover for us. I'll take you to places you've never been."

"Is… is that okay?"

Kaguya was tempted. Deeply tempted. But she hesitated, worried about the consequences.

Her father, Shinomiya Yan'an, was the head of the Shinomiya Group—an empire of wealth and power. He was a man of cold demeanor and high expectations. The family's discipline was notoriously strict, and if the servants reported her absence, she'd definitely be punished.

"Don't worry. I'll handle it. Come on."

Seeing her unsure expression, Ren gently reached out and took her hand.

Kaguya's cheeks flushed again.

She thought his words were just youthful recklessness—but even so, she made up her mind.

This was a rare chance.

Even if punishment awaited her, she wouldn't trade it for the chance to be with him.

"You're quite the smooth talker, Master."

Nero, sitting on Ren's shoulder, watched with a sly look. She crossed her tiny arms and huffed inwardly.

"You disapprove?" Ren raised an eyebrow.

"Not at all," Nero replied. "I admire beauty in all forms—and you two are both quite the sight."

She rested her cheek on her tiny palm and sighed dramatically. "But I did think you were a noble soul. Turns out, you're just a textbook carnivore."

"You've got a solid grasp of modern slang," Ren chuckled. "But with my skills, could I really not have a woman?"

"That's fair," Nero said, nodding. "As the Emperor of Rome, I too believe men and women don't have to stick to just one pairing."

Ren gave her a sideways look.

He almost forgot how notoriously decadent this particular Servant was.

"Miss, follow that guy."

As the two walked hand-in-hand into the distance, a figure emerged from behind the bushes.

Hayasaka Ai lowered her binoculars, blinking in disbelief.

No. She had to follow them.

The zoo. The amusement park. A ramen shop. Local Kaifeng cuisine. Even a quiet movie theater.

Under Kurosawa Ren's lead, Kaguya Shinomiya left her anxieties behind and spent a day like she never had before.

No rules.

No lectures.

No pressure to impress.

Just… life.

A bright smile bloomed on her face—a smile no one had seen in a very long time.

"I'm done crying! That movie was beautiful."

Walking out of the cinema with the dispersing crowd, Kaguya stretched with a gentle yawn under the silver moonlight.

She turned to the boy beside her and smiled. "Ren-kun, thank you. That was my first movie… and it was amazing."

Ren took her hand. "Did you have fun?"

Kaguya's heart fluttered as he laced his fingers through hers. Her cheeks flushed again, but she found the courage to say softly:

"It feels like a dream. I've never been this happy before."

"Then let's end the night with one more surprise."

Ren turned his head slightly and snapped his fingers.

In the next instant, the entire city plunged into darkness.

Kaguya gasped.

Before she could process what had happened, Ren leaned in and pressed his lips to hers, his arms wrapping around her slender waist.

He didn't hesitate.

He wasn't Shirogane Miyuki—bound by hesitation and restraint.

Five minutes later, the lights flickered back to life.

Illuminated once more, Kaguya's flushed face was mesmerizing—as if gently drunk on the moment.

The faint swell of her chest rose and fell rapidly beneath her school uniform, and under the short JK skirt, the awkward remnants of youthful longing were written plainly across her posture.

"H-How did you do that?" she asked, wiping the corner of her lips.

Ren only smiled. "It's a secret."

In truth, it wasn't difficult. His Red Dragon Heart was attuned to the land's dragon veins, allowing him to manipulate the city's magical infrastructure and cut power momentarily.

Kaguya blinked, red eyes dazed. Though her first kiss had just been taken, strangely… she wasn't angry. In fact, her heart felt like it was soaked in honey.

Then she noticed how close they still were—so close their foreheads nearly touched, breath mingling between them.

A new wave of blush spread across her cheeks.

Ren smirked, just as he was about to deepen the moment and tug her closer.

But then—

From the shadows, Hayasaka Ai could no longer hold back.

Fumbling for her phone, she hurriedly dialed.

No way can I let this guy steal my lady away like this!

"Ding ding ding…"

The old-school ringtone jolted Kaguya back to reality. She answered.

Hayasaka's voice snapped her out of Ren's charm like a splash of cold water.

She quickly pulled away from his hand on her waist, her face hot with embarrassment.

"Ren-kun, it's late… My family's been calling. I should go home."

Ren gave a light nod. "Alright. I'll walk you."

And just like that, the night of escape began to wind down.

But for Kaguya Shinomiya—it was a day she would never forget.