Kurashiki Reina stared at the ceiling, swallowing hard as she couldn't help but recall the recent exorcism performed by Hikari on her.
The more she thought about it, the more her originally somewhat chilly body grew increasingly feverish.
"No good... I can't hold back anymore..."
As Hikari's figure replayed in her mind, she took out her phone again, gazing at his handsome face, and couldn't resist practicing water magic.
"Hikari-kun... mmm... Hikari-kun..."
Soft, melodious murmurs began to rise from the room.
———
At that moment, Kurashiki Reika, who had just returned home from work and taken off her high heels and black stockings, was about to use the bathroom.
Passing by Kurashiki Reina's room, she happened to hear some movement.
She frowned slightly but didn't interrupt her daughter.
After all, having been a chaste widow for many years, she was quite familiar with certain matters.
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Half an hour later.
Kurashiki Reina emerged from her room, her fair and delicate face flushed red. After quietly washing up in the bathroom, she prepared to return to her room.
However, just as she reached her door, she was suddenly called out by Kurashiki Reika.
"Reina, wait a moment."
"Mom... what is it? I still need to study!"
Though reluctant, Kurashiki Reina walked over at her mother's call.
Hearing this, Kurashiki Reika scoffed, "Pfft, you? Studying? Do you really think I don't know what you're capable of?"
"I have a question for you, and I want an honest answer."
"Do you like that male student named Hikari who came with the teacher for the home visit today?"
At Kurashiki Reika's words, Kurashiki Reina's heart skipped a beat.
'What was going on?'
'How did she notice my feelings for Hikari so quickly?'
Seeing Kurashiki Reika sitting there with her legs crossed, looking utterly composed, Kurashiki Reina quickly realized what had happened.
Her mother must have eavesdropped on her secretly practicing water magic in her room earlier.
At this realization, Kurashiki Reina's face flushed even redder with embarrassment and irritation.
"Who I like is none of your business," she retorted sharply.
Kurashiki Reika crossed her slender legs and snorted, "You're my daughter. How is who you like none of my business?"
"Let me warn you. Hikari may be handsome and charming, but he's probably not as simple as he seems."
"With your personality, it's best not to get too involved with him. Otherwise, you might end up in over your head."
Kurashiki Reina was visibly displeased by her mother's words.
'How strong Hikari-kun is, I know better than you. I don't need you to tell me.'
Already rebellious by nature, Kurashiki Reina stormed back to her room and slammed the door shut, "Stay out of my business!"
Faced with the firmly closed door, Kurashiki Reika sighed helplessly.
"Fine..."
She knew her daughter was as stubborn as she was. If Reina had truly taken a liking to Hikari, it would be hard to dissuade her.
'Then I'll just have to handle it from Hikari's side.' [T/N: Meme insert 'Hehe Boye']
From Kurashiki Reika's perspective, while Hikari's looks were undoubtedly top-tier, enough that she'd consider paying to satisfy her own desires if the price were right. She felt he wasn't a good match for her daughter, whether in terms of family background or personality.
So, she didn't want Hikari to end up with Kurashiki Reina. She didn't want him as her son-in-law.
However, based on her observations, she believed Hikari wasn't foolish. He'd know to act pragmatically.
She'd just have to make a personal visit and use money or other incentives to get him to break up with her daughter and sever all ties. It shouldn't be too difficult.
Assuming Hikari and Kurashiki Reina were secretly dating, Kurashiki Reika finalized her plan. She then removed her OL suit skirt and headed to the bathroom to wash away the fatigue of the day.
———
In the old school building of Osaka High School, inside a dimly lit restroom stall.
The sound of dripping water and low, furious curses echoed through the dark, eerie space.
"That damn bastard! That worthless trash!"
"How dare he treat me like this! How dare he do such things to me!"
"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!!!"
Having already removed her red pinafore dress, Hirai Hanako scrubbed furiously at the white stains covering her body while spewing venomous words.
Even after cleaning off the filth, Hirai Hanako remained far from calm, her brow still tightly furrowed.
Because as she washed, the burning sensation from the Vajra Demon Suppressing Technique Hikari had injected into her grew even more pronounced.
That was energy imbued with Vajra Exorcism Schlong.
To seal and suppress Hirai Hanako, the vengeful spirit, Hikari hadn't just coated her body with a layer of sealing energy. He'd also exploited her innate spiritual weakness, pouring a substantial amount of Vajra Demon Suppressing Technique deep inside her.
The power of that Vajra Demon Suppressing Technique was far too dense and domineering. It had condensed into a liquid form, scalding like molten lava, churning relentlessly inside Hirai Hanako.
Pressing a hand against her still-swollen belly, which looked almost pregnant, Hirai Hanako's expression twisted with fury.
"No good... As long as this energy Hikari left inside me remains, it'll keep suppressing my vengeful spirit powers."
"His energy counters mine too effectively. If I don't force it out, my powers won't recover."
"And even if I expel it now, I'll probably be severely weakened."
"But there's no choice. If this burning continues, I'll go insane..."
"I have to deal with this quickly..."
With that thought, Hirai Hanako extended her middle and index fingers, probing into the wound Hikari had inflicted earlier.
Then, channeling her vengeful spirit energy, she began painstakingly scooping out the golden-white Vajra Demon Suppressing Technique Hikari had deliberately poured into her during their battle.
After digging for what felt like forever, she finally managed to remove most of it.
Her previously swollen belly flattened somewhat.
Staring at the mess of filth and her own blood on the floor, Hirai Hanako couldn't hold back her frustration.
"Grrr!!!"
"That damn trash human Hikari! Not only did he ruin my plans, but he also did something so disgusting to me! I'm so mad!!!"
"No! I have to get back at him!"
"I'll make him suffer!"
"But right now, I'm too weak. I can't even leave this place, let alone stand a chance against him. What should I do..."
"Maybe... I should consider asking that brat or those women for help?"
"It's humiliating, but I don't have any other options..."
Hirai Hanako pouted, rubbing her belly as she stewed in hatred for Hikari.
———
Seeing that the sun had fully set and the sky was now pitch black, Hikari felt a twinge of unease.
After all, he'd promised Miss Mira earlier that he'd be back for dinner.
But the exorcism at the old school building had delayed him far longer than expected.
By now, over two hours had passed since school ended.
It was unreasonably late.
Standing in front of the Tsubakihara residence, Hikari raised his hand nervously, about to knock.
However, the camera above the entrance had already detected his presence, so before he could knock, the door creaked open on its own.
A voluptuous figure, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, rushed toward him.
"Hikari-chan!", Tsubakihara Mira hugged Hikari tightly, her voice laced with worry.
"M-Miss Mira...", Though Miss Mira had welcomed him this warmly before, the softness and scent of her embrace always left Hikari slightly flustered.
After holding him for a while, Miss Mira finally let go.
Then, with a hint of reproach, she asked, "Hikari-chan, why are you back so late? Do you know how long I've been waiting?"
Hikari scratched his head apologetically, "Uh... I'm really sorry, Miss Mira."
Seeing his remorseful expression, the kind Miss Mira didn't press further.
She simply pinched his cheek and said, "Alright, alright. Come inside and eat."
Without further complaint about his lateness, Miss Mira took his bag and led him into the house.
Though they weren't related by blood, Miss Mira treated him as if he were her own son, something Hikari was deeply aware of.
After removing his shoes and washing his hands, Hikari sat down at the table to eat with Miss Mira.
"The food's been reheated twice since you were so late, so it might not taste as good," Miss Mira remarked casually as she served him a piece of meat.
"Not at all. Everything you make is delicious," Hikari replied with a smile, taking a big bite.
Pleased by his response, Tsubakihara Mira beamed happily.
After chatting and laughing for a bit, Tsubakihara Mira suddenly said, "Oh, Hikari-chan, your two older sisters will be back in a couple of days. Make sure you come home for meals often, okay?"
"Yuna and Nina?", Hikari blinked in surprise before quickly nodding, "Got it! I'll be back often!"
Miss Mira's beautiful face lit up with a radiant smile at his agreement.
Tsubakihara Yuna and Tsubakihara Nina, Miss Mira's daughters and Hikari's de facto older sisters, had always been close to him.
Thanks to Miss Mira's care, the two had treated him like family, looking after him often in the past.
As they grew older, they'd even become somewhat clingy toward him, so Hikari understood why Miss Mira wanted him home more often.
After dinner, Hikari tidied up and headed to the bathroom for a soak.
Not long after entering, just as he'd filled the tub and settled in, the bathroom door handle turned.
The door opened, and a graceful figure stepped inside with light, swaying steps.
"Hikari-chan~" , Miss Mira, her curvaceous body wrapped only in a towel, smiled at him as she entered.
Hikari wasn't entirely surprised by Miss Mira's appearance.
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