Under the shade of the trees, the light and shadows are dappled.
Aoko was so "massaged" by the magical (spiritual) technique that her whole body went limp, like a cat that had been stroked until it lost its bones, her eyes so glazed that they seemed to drip with tears.
The once neat school uniform dress has become somewhat disheveled, with the hem inadvertently rolled up, revealing more of her fair, delicate skin with a faint pink hue.
Yuzuru stopped what he was doing at the right moment, but his fingertips still lingered on her slightly trembling, wonderfully soft thigh, gently tracing circles.
He looked down at the girl in his arms, who was practically melting into a puddle of spring water, ready to be picked at will, his voice filled with obvious laughter and satisfaction: "This 'special reward'... does Aoko like it?"
Aoko's cheeks were flushed, and she stared at him with wet eyes.
She wanted to say she didn't like it, but the lingering, thrilling pleasure washed over her reason like a tidal wave, leaving the insincere words stuck in her throat. In the end, she could only bury her burning face in his chest in shame and anger, letting out a weak, sobbing whimper: "...You're so...so bad..."
This is not a reward, but a punishment that is even more severe!
Yuzuru chuckled softly, in a very good mood, as he helped her to her feet, even thoughtfully straightening her crooked bow tie: "Are your legs still numb? Can you walk?"
Aoko tried to move, and the previous soreness and numbness had indeed subsided by most, but her body felt even softer, as if all her strength had been drained away. She was almost hanging on him, supported only by his arms.
"I can...I can walk..."
Her voice was as soft as a whisper as she tried to stand firm, maintaining the last vestiges of a young girl's dignity and composure.
Unfortunately, my weak legs weren't cooperating.
Yu Sheng Nan didn't force her, but simply put his arm around her waist and half-supported, half-carried her, as if helping a delicate princess, and slowly walked back.
How can chocolate compare to the deliciousness of a youthful, energetic, and shy girl?
This is the ultimate Valentine's Day dessert.
...
The once noisy living room fell silent as the two walked into it from the backyard.
All the girls' gazes—curious, playful, teasing, and with a hint of knowing "I knew it"—were fixed on them.
All eyes were focused on them, especially on Qingzi's face, which was flushed with an unnatural blush, her lips still showing signs of spring, her lips slightly swollen and glistening with moisture, and her clothes, which were clearly disheveled after some "fuss."
Aoko felt as if she had been pushed onto the judgment seat and exposed to the scorching spotlight. Her heartbeat, which had just calmed down a little, soared to 180 beats per minute again.
My legs went weak and I almost performed a standard "dogeza" (a deep, prostrate kneel).
This is so embarrassing for a young girl!
They must have guessed it!
Just as she was about to activate her chuunibyou skill "disappearing on the spot," a pair of gentle yet strong hands caught her limp body in time.
It's Akemi.
The maid wore her usual reassuring, gentle smile, as if she hadn't seen anything. She naturally blocked most of the view with her body and said softly, "Miss Aoko, the dew on the grass was heavy this afternoon. After sitting for so long, the back of your skirt seems a little wet. Shall I accompany you upstairs to change? I have some new clothes that you haven't worn before."
Qingzi felt like she had been granted a pardon and quickly nodded, practically hiding herself behind Mingmei, not daring to look at the other people in the living room.
As the villa's "head housekeeper" and "chief firefighter," Mingmei is experienced in handling such "sudden and embarrassing situations."
As soon as she appeared, the other girls tacitly withdrew their gazes and continued doing their own things—chatting, drinking tea, and reading. However, the barely suppressed upward curve of their lips and the knowing glances they exchanged revealed that they had already seen through everything.
Akemi patted Aoko's hand reassuringly and led her quickly upstairs.
With one of the main characters temporarily leaving the scene, the atmosphere in the living room instantly became subtle.
Yu Sheng Nan touched his nose, feeling the "kind" yet scrutinizing gazes once again focused on him, making him feel like he was being pricked by needles.
He chuckled awkwardly, trying to lighten the awkward atmosphere: "Um... the weather's really nice today... sunny and cloudless..."
No one responded.
Sonoko crossed her arms, hummed twice, and conveyed with her eyes, "Keep making this up."
Xiao Lan looked at him with a gentle smile.
Reiko Akiba elegantly picked up her teacup and blew on it.
Hongye raised an eyebrow and gave a "take care, my husband" look.
Princess Xia Mei put a delicate pastry in her mouth and watched the show with her big, blinking eyes.
Even Ai Haibara cast a disdainful glance at him from behind her book.
Yuzuru immediately admitted defeat, obediently walked to the empty seat on the sofa, placed his hands obediently on his knees, straightened his back, and adopted the most well-behaved, harmless posture, saying sincerely, "I was wrong."
Good attitude, standard posture, and appropriate facial expressions.
"What did you do wrong?" Sonoko was the first to question, like a judge.
"The mistake was... not monopolizing Aoko for so long? Neglecting the other lovely ladies?" Yuzuru Nan tentatively replied.
"Anything else?"
Xiao Lan added with a smile, her smile becoming increasingly "kind".
"The mistake was... that we shouldn't have done some inappropriate activities in the backyard... uh... that might cause misunderstandings?" Yuzuru's eyes began to dart around.
"Hmph, I think your mistake is that you're enjoying it so much that you don't know when to stop and show no remorse!" Sonoko hit the nail on the head, exposing the problem directly.
The women all nodded in agreement.
Yuzuru: "..."
The facts speak louder than words.
Sisters!
Sonoko suddenly stood up, raised her arm, and shouted with a mix of mischievous excitement and a sense of justice, "For this kind of incorrigible, womanizing, and harem-turning-the-villa-as-personal-harem bad guy, mere verbal apologies are not enough! He must be given a 'severe' and 'profound' punishment! Let him learn his lesson!"
"agree!"
"Agreed!"
I second that!
+1
The girls responded enthusiastically, their faces beaming with friendly, eager smiles, and slowly moved around Yuzuru Hanyu on the sofa, forming a beautiful circle around him.
As Yuzuru approached the pack of "hungry wolves" with their menacing smiles, he instinctively shrank back, trying to find cover: "...What do you want? In broad daylight...in the open...ugh!"
Before she could finish speaking, Sonoko, with her maximum energy, pounced on her and covered her mouth, leaving her only able to make muffled "woo-woo" sounds.
"Sisters! Charge! Avenge wrongs and settle scores! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Today is the day justice will be served!" Sonoko announced loudly, thus beginning the "trial."
The next moment, Yuzuru was surrounded by a gentle "circle".
Tickling, pinching cheeks, feigning fierce "interrogation," and even taking the opportunity to steal a kiss... the living room was instantly filled with laughter and chatter, a scene of boundless springtime charm.
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