NOVEL NEXT Chapter 46.2
Stage 2-15. I’ll Accept Any Kind Of Chest
Reina turned down Mashiro’s idea, likely to spare her from Frone’s harsh regimen.
The harsh tone she used must’ve come from how little she thinks of Frone deep down.
Before getting to know her, I thought Reina was a cold, heartless woman hiding behind a mask of steel.
But now I see she had no choice but to wear it—just to protect herself in a merciless environment.
Even unintentionally, I’ve come to understand a bit of her heart.
“…I’m not as kind as you think, Ouga-kun.”
“That doesn’t matter. My opinion is mine, and it won’t change no matter what you say.”
I understand why she talks down about herself.
She’s worn down from her superior’s abuse, stuck in the vicious cycle of believing everything is her fault.
It’s practically a textbook case of a toxic workplace…
“That’s why I’ll keep telling you—you’re kind.”
What Reina needs is acknowledgment from others.
Acknowledgment from someone on the same level as her.
Because she’s both the student council president and Frone’s disciple, she might not take praise from Mashiro or Karen at face value.
As her future superior, I must support her.
I’m the kind of guy who’d sell his soul to the devil to achieve his goals.
Once I’ve got someone, they’ll never escape… Hehehe.
“…You’re such a strange person, Ouga-kun. Whenever we interact… nothing seems to go smoothly.”
“Heh. You’re making a big mistake if you think you can manipulate me so easily.”
“You’re right… Really, you… you truly are…”
Reina stands up unsteadily and starts walking toward me.
Looks like she wants to help with the cleaning.
“Reina. Could you help me move the table to the side? I’ll grab this end—whoa!?”
Before I could react, she laid me down on the table.
That’s right. Reina had just lifted me with ease.
How does she have that kind of strength in those slender arms…?
Before I could process it, she straddled my abdomen.
…Uh, Reina?
“I’ve been curious… about what’s under this shirt, Ouga-kun…”
With that, she popped open the first button.
Crap… She noticed.
She must’ve caught on to the sympathetic glances I’d been giving her, thinking, ‘I bet Reina has small boobs…’
And now, she’s making her move in this moment alone together.
If I admit I want to see, she’ll sneer and say, ‘So in the end, any boobs would’ve been fine, huh?’
But! If I’m being honest…
Even small boobs—I still want to see them!!
In my previous life, I had no luck with women. I never even saw a girlfriend’s chest.
Yes, I’ve never seen real breasts up close.
Reina… even if by chance, you’ve hit my weak spot…
“Ouga-kun… Please answer honestly.”
Reina urges me with a serious expression.
Sigh… Stay calm, Ouga Velet.
Don’t act on impulse. One wrong move could ruin your relationship with her.
Remember Mio’s night visit.
I turned Mio down because I prefer big breasts. Stay cool, just like I did then.
Now, say it: “I refuse”—
“—Show me.”
Wait—!? My true feelings slipped out!?
What kind of idiot says something that sleazy with a straight face!?
Damn it! Were my wits dulled from the boob sandwich earlier!?
“I’m ready to accept any kind of chest.”
At this point, there’s no going back!
Since I said it, I might as well double down and try to make it sound better.
But… how will Reina react?
I cautiously glance at her face as she straddles me.
“…Any kind of chest, really…?”
Uh-oh.
She’s about to cry.