Ever since Hikari saved Chizuru Shiina from that balding fat pig of a teacher named Tamura, her attitude toward Hikari had taken a 180-degree turn.
Not only had she changed from being cold to extremely enthusiastic, but she even frequently violated school rules to help Hikari with his homework.
This made Hikari feel emotional, good people really do get rewarded.
On the other side, upon hearing Hikari's thanks, Shiina also smiled so happily her eyes squinted.
Wearing a rare cheerful smile, she happily turned to continue collecting homework.
But Hikari suddenly called out to her, "Class Rep Chizuru, wait a moment."
Hearing Hikari's sudden call, Shiina's heart skipped a beat, and she nervously turned her head, 'Hikari-kun suddenly calling out to me, could it be because I often help him with homework, so he has good feelings toward me, and has fallen for me?'
'That's how it's always played out in those school dramas. But as the class rep, I shouldn't be the one to start dating, right?'
'Otherwise, how would I be different from those rule-breaking disciplinary committee members?'
'But Hikari-kun is a really nice person and handsome too, I actually also...'
'So if Hikari-kun confesses to me, should I set an example and reject him, or accept him?'
Looking at Hikari staring at her, Shiina's mind spun in circles, her heart pounding wildly, her pretty face slightly flushed.
"Class Rep, why is your face so red?", Hikari asked strangely.
"It's... it's because you suddenly called out to me," Shiina said.
"Huh? I just wanted to let you know, Ruri, Reina, and Yukina told me they couldn't come to class today and asked me to tell you they'll make up the homework another day," Hikari said.
"That's all?", The joy on Shiina's face instantly vanished.
"What else?", Hikari looked at her confused.
"Hmph!", Shiina said nothing more, quickly walking away to avoid exposing her embarrassment.
Watching Shiina walk away quickly, Hikari shook his head, 9"So strange, must be her time of the month."
"But that Tamura guy with no sense of teacher ethics, though he was reported by Shiina and got fired, the issue isn't completely resolved yet."
"Judging by the faint black aura above Shiina's head, I'd better keep an eye on things."
Hikari activated his qi-viewing technique and studied Shiina's departing figure.
At this moment, there were wisps of black aura above Shiina's head, though very faint.
It meant there might be a chance of encountering a minotaur-like event in the near future, but not immediately.
Hikari could guess it had to do with that Tamura who hadn't been completely dealt with.
After all, not only did he fail to get Shiina, he was even reported by her and lost a good job.
Someone like Tamura, such a loser, with a criminal record now, probably can't find work anymore.
Not hating Shiina, not wanting revenge, yeah right.
But Hikari had already bound the Pure Love Origami Crane to Shiina before, and even given her a Pure Love Talisman.
So even if that fat ugly guy Tamura went crazy, it wasn't anything to panic about.
Hikari relaxed.
With Natsuha, Akane, and the three gyaru absent, school time passed quickly.
Aside from being called over by Shirakawa Miwa during recess to share some snacks, nothing else happened.
The Pure Love Radar also didn't detect anything.
Morning classes ended quickly, and it was lunchtime.
Most people went to the cafeteria or outside to eat lunch.
Only Hikari, Shiina, and a few other girls stayed in the classroom.
The girls who stayed were usually like Shiina, people with few friends.
Normally, even if Natsuha and Akane weren't around, Hikari would still go out to find food.
Today, Hikari stayed because he had agreed with Saya and Hinata about pretending to be a couple.
Since they were going to fake being a couple, of course they had to eat lunch together.
Sure enough.
After about four to five minutes.
Hikari saw Sakuramiya Hinata walking over with two bento boxes, "Hikari-kun, sorry to keep you waiting~"
Sakuramiya Hinata quickly walked over to Hikari, placed a bento box in front of him, then sat beside him.
At that moment, Shiina, who had been sitting not far in front of Hikari, saw this scene and had to sit back down after just getting up.
Shiina had just opened her bento box and noticed Hikari sitting alone, seemingly without a lunch box.
She had hesitated for a while, finally deciding to invite Hikari to share hers.
But just as she mustered her courage, she saw the beautiful archery club goddess walking over to Hikari with a bento.
"One leaves, another comes. What a two-timing playboy," Shiina stabbed the heart-shaped fried egg on top of her bento hard with her chopsticks, muttering sourly.
On the other side, Sakuramiya Hinata didn't notice Shiina's expression.
She happily opened the two bento boxes and pushed the heart-shaped omelet rice toward Hikari.
Smiling brightly, she asked, "Hikari-kun, today's love bento is omelet rice, is that okay?"
Hikari nodded, "Anything's fine."
Taking the chopsticks from the overly enthusiastic Sakuramiya Hinata, Hikari didn't hold back and started eating.
Although Sakuramiya Hinata was being overly attentive, Hikari didn't mind.
Since they had agreed to pretend to be a couple to dispel rumors about her and Sakuramiya Saya, it was natural for her to be this enthusiastic.
Though his past relationship with Natsuha and Akane probably already looked like a couple to others.
Now drawing in Sakuramiya Hinata too, he definitely seemed like a guy juggling multiple girls.
But Hikari didn't really care.
After all, too much debt doesn't weigh you down.
Let others think what they want.
Chatting casually with Sakuramiya Hinata, Hikari ate the heart-shaped omelet rice clean.
Seeing this, Sakuramiya Hinata was overjoyed, "Hikari-kun, you finished it all! So great! Thank you!"
As if her cooking had been acknowledged, Sakuramiya Hinata happily hugged Hikari's arm.
"The taste was indeed good," Hikari also patted Sakuramiya Hinata's small head in coordination.
Seeing the two so close, Shiina, who had secretly turned around in front, clenched her fists.
And as Hikari finished eating, Sakuramiya Hinata began cleaning up the bowls and bento boxes.
But just as Hikari was considering whether to take a walk after eating, Sakuramiya Hinata suddenly asked, "Um... Hikari-kun, after lunch, do you want some dessert?"
"What dessert?", Hikari looked at her curiously.
"Imported candy, want some?", Sakuramiya Hinata said.
"Imported? From America, China, or which country?", Hikari casually asked.
"Uh... I'm not too sure, but it tastes good. Just try it," Sakuramiya Hinata's bright eyes turned once and she smiled at Hikari.
"Then I'll have one," Hikari said indifferently.
"Um... Hikari-kun, can you close your eyes first?", Sakuramiya Hinata suddenly said.
"Close my eyes just to eat imported candy? Is your candy made of gold or silver?", Hikari said impatiently.
"Aww, Hikari-kun, just close them, please! Just once, I'm begging you, okay...", Sakuramiya Hinata clung to Hikari's arm and acted spoiled.
Seeing her acting spoiled like that, plus since they were supposed to be pretending to be a couple, Hikari nodded.
"Alright then."
Seeing Hikari slightly close his eyes, Sakuramiya Hinata smiled with joy and let out a giggle.
She took a piece of candy from her pocket, quickly unwrapped it, and popped it into her mouth.
Then, her red lips puckered slightly, and she leaned in to kiss Hikari directly.
With his eyes closed, Hikari suddenly felt his lips sealed by two soft petals, followed by a sweet fragrance and moist softness.
He opened his eyes suddenly, only to see Sakuramiya Hinata's blushing face right in front of him.
'So, this was her so-called imported candy.'
Soft, sweet sensations came in waves.
Like the popping candy from childhood, the sweet flavor exploded on his tongue and in his mouth.
But compared to the physical feeling, Hikari's heart was even more stirred.
Hikari was a little surprised, he didn't expect Sakuramiya Hinata to be so bold.
So this was her so-called "imported candy."
Though Hikari knew that after saving the Sakuramiya sisters several times, their affection was quite high.
Still, doing this in the classroom, in front of several people, so daring, it was truly unexpected.
But most of the time, Hikari didn't like being too passive.
So when he felt Sakuramiya Hinata's still clumsy tongue, Hikari began his counterattack and took the lead.
Silver-tongued, giant tongue whipping...
The moment Hikari counterattacked, Sakuramiya Hinata's delicate body trembled.
She had originally wanted to take the initiative, to surprise Hikari and win him over.
But as soon as Hikari countered, she completely lost control.
Her bright eyes slowly closed, her mind becoming hazy.
Her whole body seemed to float, as if her soul had left her body and was soaring among the clouds...
Due to the overwhelming skill gap, although Hikari was caught off guard, he quickly took full control of the situation.
A few minutes later.
That peach-flavored candy dissolved in the sticky saliva.
Their tightly pressed lips finally parted.
And the once-aggressive Sakuramiya Hinata was now limp, half-leaning into Hikari's arms.
"Hinata-senpai?"
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