NOVEL NEXT Chapter 46.1
Stage 2-15. I’ll Accept Any Kind Of Chest
“Ouga-kun, I’m so sorry!”
“I couldn’t help but use too much strength…”
“Don’t worry. I’ve trained enough not to pass out from something like that.”
That’s a lie. Truthfully, I was this close to blacking out…!
I alternated between the bliss of softness and the torment of suffocation until Alice rescued me, saving my life.
The terrifying thing about getting smothered by breasts is that the person trapped might not want to escape.
Once you’ve experienced that heavenly softness, it’s impossible to suppress your instincts with mere reason.
I almost fell into that trap myself… I need to start training for this kind of temptation too.
—After that little scene, the girls are now in the middle of a lively conversation.
“Wow!? So the student council president rejected all noble marriage proposals!?”
“Well, I haven’t accomplished anything noteworthy, and… I’ve just never been interested in things like that.”
“Not even once…? I imagine you’d have lots of amazing offers.”
“Hehe, not even once. And honestly, I can’t do housework at all.”
“No way!?”
Mashiro reacts with exaggerated surprise.
Reina and Karen chuckle quietly, clearly enjoying themselves.
“But I understand where Riche-san is coming from. People see the student council president as someone who excels at everything.”
“It’s all a front. If I had time to learn housework, I spent it practicing magic instead.”
“Ohhh, that makes sense~.”
“And with Headmaster Milfonty as your mentor, there’s probably no time to spare on other things.”
“Yes, she’s incredibly strict.”
“…How strict, exactly?”
“…Let’s just say, very.”
“But knowing the headmaster, I’m sure she tailored a program specifically for you, President.”
“Indeed, that might be the case.”
“Man, I want to get stronger too… Do you think if I asked, the president could get the headmaster to teach me, even just a little?”
“—You should give up on that.”
The sharp rejection was delivered in a firm tone.
But Reina, realizing she’d spoken instinctively, quickly put on her usual smile to soften the blow.
“The headmaster and Riche-san have different aptitudes. I’m sure Ouga-kun will find you a more suitable teacher.”
“Y-Yeah, you’re right. I get carried away sometimes…”
“…Reina’s right. But honestly, Mashiro, you’re not ready for formal instruction just yet.”
“Aww, Ouga-kun! You didn’t have to put it that way!”
Mashiro puffs out her cheeks and playfully pounds on me with soft taps.
The heavy atmosphere from earlier dissipates… Hmm, this seems like a good time to wrap things up.
“It’s time to call it a night.”
I set down my empty teacup and snap my fingers.
Immediately, Alice starts clearing the table with efficient movements.
Within just a few minutes, everything is tidied up.
“So, Mashiro. In a pajama party, everyone sleeps together, right?”
“Ah, yeah! But I don’t think one bed will be enough…”
“No worries. I’ve prepared a guest sofa bed. But there’s only one blanket. Mashiro, Karen, could you grab yours from your rooms?”
“Ohh, I see.”
“Okaaay! Walking around the dorm at night feels exciting!”
“There was that incident the other day. Better safe than sorry. Alice, go with them.”
“Understood.”
“We’ll be back soon!”
With that, Mashiro happily skips out, followed by Alice. Karen, the last to leave, glances at me and gives a quick wink.
She must have figured out my plan.
That’s why she went along with it so easily.
Heh, my girl is sharp. I’m lucky to have such capable companions.
“…Thank you.”
The once-noisy room falls into silence, with only Reina’s soft words lingering in the air.
“If you want to thank someone… it should be me. Thank you. You’re really kind, Reina.”