After completing her task, Kato Megumi turned back to look.
Nanaya had closed his eyes, appearing genuinely ready to sleep.
Had he not slept enough earlier?
Was he feeling unwell?
Biting her lip, Kato Megumi still climbed onto the bed and lay down gently.
The next second, a pair of large hands pulled Kato Megumi over, holding her in an embrace.
"Don't make noise. Sleep."
These few short words instantly dissolved Kato Megumi's resistance.
Curled up in Nanaya's arms, Kato Megumi's initially terrified mood gradually calmed as Nanaya made no further moves.
The stimulation from the rooftop and the insecurity from being exposed below left her exhausted and sleepy. She couldn't help but fall asleep in Nanaya's embrace.
Nanaya truly didn't do anything more—at most, after Kato Megumi fell asleep, he examined her body to check if her development was progressing well.
And satisfied his curiosity about her delicate folds with a close observation.
While considering when to leave his "visited here" mark.
Nanaya had placed an "Under Renovation" sign at the infirmary door, so even when he woke up at dismissal time, no one disturbed their rest.
Private Toyosu Academy's afternoon dismissal was at 3:30 PM.
The remaining time was for club activities.
Kato Megumi slept very properly, curled up as much as possible in Nanaya's arms.
When Nanaya got up, she even subconsciously leaned toward him, seemingly missing the familiar sense of security.
"Time to get up."
Seeing Kato Megumi showed no intention of waking, Nanaya gently patted her cheeks a few times.
"Mmm... uh..."
The groggy Kato Megumi sat up, assuming a seiza position on the bed.
"Don't forget to put your panties on."
"Mm..."
Noticing Kato Megumi fumbling blindly, Nanaya handed her the already dried pink polka-dotted underwear.
Kato Megumi put them on with her eyes still closed—apparently she was the type who took a while to fully boot up.
The delicate view was completely exposed. Although Nanaya had already touched it personally, he wouldn't pass up such free service.
By the time Kato Megumi fully woke up, Nanaya was already prepared.
He still had things to do.
"School's already out. If you don't want to go home now, we can go out for dinner together tonight."
Nanaya's words made Kato Megumi instantly fully alert.
Just now, she had...
!!!
Seeing Nanaya's calm expression, Kato Megumi couldn't tell whether he had seen or not.
"N-no, it's fine. I'll just go home."
How could Kato Megumi dare to have dinner alone with Nanaya again?
Today's stimulation had been too much—she wanted to go home and process everything.
"Alright, be careful on your way."
After casually saying this, Nanaya opened the door and left.
Watching Nanaya's retreating figure, Kato Megumi sat for a while before silently putting on her shoes and heading home.
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Nanaya saw Aoyama Tomoya preparing to leave at the school gate.
After deliberately revealing his back within the other's line of sight, he walked toward one side.
As expected.
Aoyama Tomoya came running after him.
"Huff... puff..."
Aoyama Tomoya was somewhat out of shape—this short run left him panting heavily, as if he'd done strenuous exercise.
"P-please wait! Huff... huff..."
Aoyama Tomoya now stood bent over with hands on knees, blocking Nanaya's path.
"Something wrong?"
Nanaya sneered inwardly.
He'd taken the bait.
"I—I sincerely want to invite you and your girlfriend, Kato Megumi, to join my club!"
Aoyama Tomoya repeated his invitation. He'd already decided—even if rejected this time, he wouldn't give up!
"You said your club makes games?"
"Ah... y-yes!"
Hearing Nanaya's seeming interest, Aoyama Tomoya quickly grinned.
"Do you know what making games requires?"
Nanaya now looked down at the bowing Aoyama Tomoya.
"You need editors who can write excellent scripts, artists who can draw various storyboards, coders who can program... programmers."
"You also need sufficient funds and platforms to promote the games."
"Plus many more positions. Which of these can you handle?"
Nanaya amiably pointed out the clear path to Aoyama Tomoya.
"I... I can provide production funds and ideas! And promotion platforms!"
Aoyama Tomoya sensed Nanaya's shifting attitude—a good sign!
"That's far from enough. I do know some programming. If you can recruit people for the positions I mentioned, I might consider joining your club with Megumi."
Having said this, Nanaya turned to leave.
"Yes! I'll definitely work hard!"
Hearing Aoyama Tomoya's excited voice behind him, Nanaya's lips curled into a smile with his back turned.
Yes, just like that.
Bring Kasumigaoka Utaha and Sawamura Spencer into your club.
Let me see what excellent rewards these two heroines can provide!
Nanaya arrived at Machida Sonoko's doorstep, using a key to enter.
Machida Sonoko hadn't returned yet. As an editor, she wouldn't be off work until around 6 PM.
And she often worked overtime due to submissions from new and established authors.
Nanaya lay on the sofa without any pretense of being a guest.
Casually helping himself to the fruits in Machida Sonoko's home.
Though he'd said he'd be away for days, why couldn't this be a little surprise for Machida Sonoko?
At the same time, Nanaya planned to use his understanding of literary authors as pretext to extract information about Kasumigaoka Utaha from Machida Sonoko.
And lay groundwork for his next steps!
Remembering something, Nanaya took out his phone and texted Machida Sonoko.
Machida Sonoko had been reviewing manuscripts when her phone chimed. After glancing casually at it, her eyes widened and she immediately replied to Nanaya.
"Take care of your health."
"Don't overwork yourself."
"Drink more hot water."
Even such simple concern made Machida Sonoko's heart feel sweet, wishing she could immediately burrow into her younger lover's arms for some intimate affection!
Maintaining this good mood after work, Machida Sonoko declined her fellow editors' dinner invitations and returned home.
The moment she entered and saw Nanaya sitting there with steaming dishes on the table—
Machida Sonoko's mind seemed struck hard, leaving her stunned there.
The happiness came too suddenly, leaving her completely at a loss for words or actions.
"What, don't recognize me? Come here!"
"Mmm!"
Machida Sonoko kicked off her high heels, her black stocking-clad feet stepping onto the entryway floor as rapid "thump thump thump" sounds followed.
Machida Sonoko rushed toward Nanaya!
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