NOVEL NEXT Chapter 307
“Izumi….”
“…Yes?”
“Have you ever thought about how your words sound to the opponent every time you say them?”
“Uh, uh, hey….”
At Suzuha’s words, Izumi fumbled and couldn’t give a proper answer.
Izumi couldn’t even understand what Suzuha was saying right now.
And Suzuha quietly looked down at the flustered Izumi.
In a fitting summer outfit of a white T-shirt and black dolphin shorts, comfortable for home.
But now that white T-shirt was completely messed up, as Suzuha had knocked Izumi onto the sofa.
Despite having no flab, soft belly fat and a cute belly button were exposed.
Suzuha’s grip on the T-shirt’s sleeves had pulled it up enough to reveal Izumi’s left shoulder, and the small figure’s relatively large chest was also on display.
Seeing Izumi’s appearance, which stimulated primal desires, Suzuha was feeling more excited than ever.
“Uuuu….”
Eventually, Izumi let out a pitiful whimper as she resisted a little.
But Izumi’s arms didn’t budge under Suzuha’s weight.
Even though there was a clear difference in physique, Izumi’s strength couldn’t push away Suzuha’s body, which regularly exercised.
“Haah….”
“Suzuha…?”
As Izumi’s resistance proved futile, her face gradually turned into one of fear and dread.
And seeing such a weak expression, sadistic joy and exhilaration surged within Suzuha.
“Every time Izumi says those words or makes that face, I feel like I’m going crazy….”
That was her unfiltered true feeling.
She wanted to torment Izumi endlessly, right away.
She wanted to see fear and dread transform into pleasure.
Yet, the only reason Suzuha could refrain from crossing the line was her superhuman patience.
She wanted Izumi to nod her head regarding their relationship.
“Haah….”
“Huh?!”
Suzuha buried her face in the slight cleavage of Izumi’s chest and took a deep breath.
As she exhaled the sweet peach scent, a small gasp escaped from Izumi’s mouth.
Suzuha felt like she might lose her mind looking at the adorable sight.
“S-Suzuha…?”
“Mm…?”
“I-I’m sorry. I made a mistake….”
At those words, Suzuha quietly looked up.
Izumi was about to cry, her eyes glistening with tears.
Suzuha felt like her lips would curl upwards.
Although it was obvious that Suzuha was the one at fault, it was Izumi who was apologizing.
What a ridiculous scene this was.
And Suzuha understood better than anyone why Izumi was apologizing.
“I feel like I’m going crazy every time Izumi says those words or makes that face….”
Izumi, who always looks for the cause of trouble in herself, now thought that the current situation was her fault because of Suzuha’s words.
That’s why she was apologizing, even though she did nothing wrong.
It was an aspect so cute and lovely that it couldn’t be expressed in words.
Pure and innocent… She wanted to taint such a white Izumi.
She wanted to color her with her own hue, making a mess of things.
With such thoughts, Suzuha let out a deep sigh.
How many people had she captivated with her defenseless appearance and oblivious actions?
How many misconceptions had she created?
Until now, she could laugh it off, thinking that was just how Izumi was… but now, she hated it.
She wished that Izumi’s such demeanor would only be directed at her.
…But ignoring Izumi’s wishes was not what Suzuha desired.
So this time, she decided to let it pass.
And slowly lead Izumi’s heart and gaze toward her.
Suzuha made that resolve as she called out, “Izumi….”
“Yes…?”
When Suzuha called out with a gentle smile, a hint of color appeared on Izumi’s face.
Seeing that, sadistic joy bubbled up in Suzuha’s heart once more.
Good.
This time, she would let her have what she wanted.
But she will leave one trace, so that Izumi will never forget this memory of today.
In the end, Suzuha could not help but break her own resolution.
“I’m sorry…”
★
[Koga Suzuha (Komachi Yuyika): 81
]
It’s all my fault.
“I feel like I’m going crazy every time Izumi says those words or makes that face….”
The fact that Suzuha said that was undoubtedly all my fault.
Because I messed up, Suzuha’s feelings grew, and this situation was created.
So ultimately, it made Suzuha feel guilty.
“S-Suzuha…?”
“Mm…?”
When I called her, Suzuha quietly looked up.
And the way she gazed at me was one I’d never seen before with icy eyes.
It’s scary.
I’ve never seen Suzuha like this before, and it’s really frightening.
But I have to apologize because it’s my fault.
Suzuha always takes care of me.
So apologizing to such Suzuha is not something to be ashamed of….
“I-I’m sorry. I made a mistake….”
After barely uttering those words of apology, Suzuha seemed to clench her teeth for some reason.
It seemed that this apology wouldn’t erase any guilt at all.
Then what should I do…?
“Izumi….”
“Yes…?”
As I pondered, thankfully, Suzuha gently called my name with a smile.
Seeing her back to her normal self, I instinctively let out a sigh of relief.
And then.
“I’m sorry…”
For some reason, this time Suzuha buried her face into my neck.
“Huh?!”
A sudden sharp sensation rushed from my neck through my entire body.
I couldn’t at all understand what was happening.
I don’t know how long it was until then?
Suzuha slowly raised her head to look at me.
A thin, transparent thread connected her mouth to my neck.
“Izumi.”
Suzuha called my name again.
This time, I didn’t respond.
However, as if she didn’t care about that at all, Suzuha slowly continued.
“Do you still… like me?”
What should I answer now?
Countless thoughts rushed through my mind.
Just a moment ago, Suzuha was truly terrifying.
But it wouldn’t be fair to say I disliked her after everything she has done for me.
She was my first friend.
Someone who genuinely cares for me.
That’s who Suzuha was.
[Yes. I still really like Suzuha.]
[I’m not sure right now… I need to think about it a little more.]
As I was pondering, time seemed to freeze, and choices appeared.
I couldn’t help but wonder what determined this choice.
Since yesterday, I had been curious about it, and with this choice, I found out for sure.
When Kurokami Senpai suddenly asked if I wanted to bathe together.
I had both the option of refusing due to surprise and thinking it wasn’t a big deal since it was just girls.
That’s right.
Both offered options reflected my heart.
And the same went for Suzuha’s question this time.
I still like Suzuha.
No matter the situation I just experienced, the fact that she’s someone precious to me hasn’t changed.
But even though I know that, the Suzuha from just a moment ago was too terrifying.
So two choices appeared before me.
The first, stating my consistent feelings.
And the second, expressing a desire to keep a little distance due to fear.
…Then the answer was decided.
Ultimately, no matter how many times I pondered, my feelings wouldn’t change.
“Yes. I still like you a lot, Suzuha….”
“…Mm. I really like you too, Izumi.”
As I answered, Suzuha slowly embraced me.
That was the Suzuha I had always known, the kind and warm one….
“I’m going to sleep a little….”
“Mm. Goodnight, Izumi.”
I quietly closed my eyes.
Even though I had gone to sleep early yesterday, my exhaustion from the day was too much, and I fell asleep quickly.
[Koga Suzuha (Komachi Yuyika): 113]
And the last thing I saw was Suzuha’s affection gauge.
★
“What the hell have I done…!”
Confirming that Izumi was completely asleep, Suzuha quietly cried out.
Seeing the tears welling at the corners of sleeping Izumi’s eyes, Suzuha finally regained her senses.
She could hardly believe what she had just done.
Of course, her feelings toward Izumi remained unchanged.
However, what had just occurred was simply too much.
“What on earth am I doing to such a young girl….”
“Yes. I still like you a lot, Suzuha….”
Suzuha recalled Izumi’s last words before falling asleep.
The kind smile that Izumi had given her, as if to say it was okay, made Suzuha’s heart ache at the thought of almost giving her an irreparable wound.
“Izumi….”
Suzuha gazed at Izumi, wishing to sincerely apologize sometime later.
Her outfit remained in disarray.
Tears clung to her eyes.
And on her neck, the mark she had left… a kiss mark.
‘Huh?!’
At that sight, the little sound Izumi had reflexively let out came to Suzuha’s mind.
“….”
No, this is not right.
This can’t happen…
“It’s Izumi’s fault… yes….”
‘Yes. I still really like Suzuha….’
Izumi had said that she liked her, even with this side of herself.
Having rationalized everything, Suzuha quieted her breath and brought her lips to Izumi’s left upper chest.
“Ugh…?”
At that moment, Izumi’s body twitched with a small whimper.
But Suzuha knew better than anyone that she hadn’t woken up.
“Haah….”
And another red mark was engraved on Izumi’s body.