Chapter 386: Arena Sea (1/2)

Nighttime, Taiyou was dozing off in his room. Drowsiness had assaulted him after dinner, so for once he actually went straight to his room. But for some reason he felt very lonely. Despite being asleep, it felt as if his head were awake, and that sensation continued. He wanted to be with someone, opening his eyes.

“…Sakura-san?”

He could see Sakura in front of him. She had her hair in a bun and was wearing a tight suit/skirt combination. And yet she had a calm expression on her face. The Sakura that Taiyou had grown accustomed to was staring at him.

“Oh dear, it seems that I woke you up.”

“No, I was already like this when you came. Actually, when did you come over here?”

“Thirty minutes ago, I suppose.”

Sakura replied, looking at her watch.

“That long ago? Someone really should have woken me up then.”

“I entered in secret, so I doubt anyone noticed…Well, other than one person.”

She must mean Ruri. Ruri had the ability to detect anyone’s presence. She probably noticed Sakura before she even entered the room.

“I see you got right to using the spare key. But why did you have to be secretive?”

“…It was just so embarrassing, you know. Coming over this late, it almost makes it seem like some one-night stand.”

“Hey, I wouldn’t have a problem with that.”

Taiyou grinned. His chest heated up. Just the thought of Sakura sneaking into his bedroom filled him with arousal.

“Sakura-san.”

“Yes.”

“Would you mind coming over here?”

“…Alright.”

Sakura nodded a moment later. Once she had made her way over, he embraced her from behind.

“You’re warm.”

“Am I?”

“You’re soft, too.”

“I don’t recall having much of a strappy body build.”

“It’s plenty enough in my opinion.”

“I am quite astonished to hear such a—-”

“Sakura-san.”

“Yes?”

“I like you.”

“…”

Sakura made a slightly concerned expression.

“You certainly don’t beat around the bush.”

“Well, we’re alone right now, after all.”

“No, that must be against the rules. What happened to all the silent understanding between us?”

“Just thought it’d be best to give it to you straight at times like this.”

“…”

“Are you opposed to the idea?”

“I’m not sure what to say.”

Still, Sakura didn’t express repulsion. Taiyou felt this hesitant side of her was appealing, but he purposely said nothing. He felt that if he did point that out—-if she realized how she was acting, she would try and cover it up. So rather than approach the topic, he decided to secretly enjoy it.