Chapter 16

Tsuki Akiyama rubbed her forehead, gritting her teeth as he said, "That guy's intention is definitely aimed at my sister; he definitely means no good."

"Hmm…" Mrs. Akiyama tilted her head, blinked, then looked at her younger daughter and said casually, "Does An-chan like Chiba-kun? If she does, then it's fine."

An Akiyama rubbed her reddened cheeks and shook her head blankly, "I don't know. I'm hungry and want to eat."

Mrs. Akiyama agreed, "That's true. It's already noon; let's eat first."

Tsuki Akiyama felt a twitch in her temple and was truly despairing of the two of them. "...Doesn't Mom worry about sis being bullied? How could Dad, such a smart person, have been interested in Mom? Wasn't he not very popular at school?"

Upon hearing her daughter's comment, Mrs. Akiyama not only wasn't upset but felt quite proud. She even touched her flushed face and reminisced, "Yes, a lot of girls were after him back then, but in the end, I was the one who won~"

Tsuki Akiyama's mouth twitched at the corners of her lips and couldn't help but ask, "How did you win?"

Mrs. Akiyama's face was full of pride as she replied, "Because I'm silly. Your dad was always worried and couldn't rest easy, afraid that I might be deceived if he wasn't around, so he chose me."

Tsuki Akiyama's eyes widened in disbelief. That actually worked?

"Wow, Mom, you're amazing." An Akiyama said with sparkling eyes.

Mrs. Akiyama patted her younger daughter on the head and said, "An-chan will definitely be able to do it too~"

Tsuki Akiyama sighed heavily, feeling mentally exhausted. She then patted her face, trying to get herself together. "Forget about it. I'll handle it. Where is he now?"

Mrs. Akiyama thought for a moment, her finger on her lips. "He should be out to eat. But the management office is right next door, so Chiba-kun should be back soon."

"I'll go wait next door. You two stay put and don't wander off." Tsuki Akiyama turned and walked away quickly, her steps showing a sense of urgency.

Seeing this, Mrs. Akiyama smiled gently. "Tsuki-chan really is a worrywart, just like her father."

"Mom, did Dad ever trick you into his bedroom and do all sorts of weird things back then?" An Akiyama suddenly asked with curiosity.

Mrs. Akiyama's face lit up with excitement and nostalgia. "Yes, he did. I was really startled at the time. I didn't expect him to have that kind of interest."

"What kind of interest? I'm really curious." An Akiyama clung to her mother's arm, pressing for more details.

"You can't be told such things~" Mrs. Akiyama tapped An's perky nose. "Let's go eat first. Aren't you hungry? I'll bring some back for your sister later."

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After making the Yoshinoya manager feel thoroughly uncomfortable, Shuichi Chiba finally let him off the hook and returned to the management office.

As soon as he entered, he saw a girl with a high ponytail, a stern expression, and an outstanding appearance standing there with her arms crossed.

Her features resembled An Akiyama's to some extent, but with added sharpness and intensity. Unlike An's cultivated aloofness, this girl gave off a genuinely unapproachable vibe.

Seeing the newcomer, Tsuki Akiyama gave him a thorough once-over and slightly lifted her chin. "You must be Chiba?"

"That's quite an impolite way to address me, isn't it, President?" Shuichi Chiba replied with a hint of playful sarcasm.

Tsuki Akiyama's expression remained impassive. "Can the contract be terminated?"

"Of course not." Shuichi Chiba immediately rejected the request.

Are you kidding? This is a 300,000 yen monthly salary. And such an outstanding manager who quickly develops a sense of belonging—where else can you find one?

If you encounter someone like this, you have to hold on to them firmly.

Tsuki Akiyama wasn't particularly surprised by the response. She took a deep breath, as if she had already mentally prepared for this, and said resolutely, "I understand. How about I take my sister's place?"

Shuichi Chiba looked puzzled, momentarily forgetting about the previous discussion. "Take her place in what?"

Tsuki Akiyama snorted coldly, "Don't pretend as if you know nothing, weren't you just hitting on my sister's idea by giving this kind of favor? I'll fulfill your perverted desires for her, my looks aren't any worse than my sister's, right?"

Shuichi Chiba hastily reached out to interrupt, "Wait, what perverted desires? Speak in detail."

Tsuki Akiyama gave him a sidelong glance, "Why are you still pretending when it's come to this? Luring young girls, locking them up in the bedroom, and doing all sorts of strange things, isn't that what you want? Bondage, S&M, role-playing, etc., am I right?"

Shuichi Chiba's face darkened with frustration. 'What's going on in your head? Did you like ryona? Does a normal person think of these things?'

Tsuki Akiyama looked at him with a knowing expression. "Aren't all men like this? Especially rich men like you. Feel free to use whatever methods you want; I won't give in."

"Huh?" Shuichi Chiba was puzzled. Not giving in and using whatever methods? Isn't that a bit contradictory?

But Tsuki Akiyama continued as if she hadn't said anything. "Stop hiding it. It's useless against me. I know exactly what kind of person you are. Come on, I'm ready. How far are you planning to go on your first try?"

Shuichi Chiba stared at her for two seconds, then stepped closer, gripping her pointed chin and meeting her gaze. 

"Do you think too highly of yourself? Honestly, I have no interest in disciplining you or anything like that."

He'd rather spend his time teasing the lady next door…

Feeling her chin being held, Tsuki Akiyama's heart skipped a beat, and a glimmer of excitement flashed in her eyes, as if to say: This is exactly it.

On the surface, Tsuki Akiyama lifted her slender, pale neck and said with a cool, aloof tone,

"Is this a 'pua' tactic? You're trying to undermine me by belittling me, making me doubt myself, and then get me to think I'm utterly worthless so that I'll obey any of your commands, right?"

Shuichi Chiba was completely speechless and, uninterested in continuing the conversation, headed upstairs.

Tsuki Akiyama, feeling a bit disappointed and unwilling to give up, followed him upstairs, continuing her chatter from behind. "Changing tactics now? Is this a 'neglect play'?"

Shuichi Chiba turned on the stairs and looked down at her with a sense of superiority, thinking to himself, 'Is this person crazy? Are both sisters a bit off?'

While An Akiyama's natural cluelessness was somewhat endearing, Tsuki Akiyama's self-importance was a bit irritating…

Wait a minute.

Something seems off. Why is her face so flushed? And why does her gaze look like it's a bit eager?

Could it be…

Shuichi Chiba's mind was stirred, and a rather outlandish thought crossed his mind. Could the student council president, the cool and aloof goddess in everyone's eyes, actually like ryona?

He found himself momentarily lost in thought.

Tsuki Akiyama, feeling his gaze fixed on her, pursed her rosy lips and said, "Is this a 'gaze play'? It's quite rare. You seem to know a lot about these things."

"No, not as much as you think." Shuichi Chiba muttered, still absorbed in his contemplation.

Shuichi Chiba mentally grumbled, 'Even with all my experience from two lifetimes, I might not know as much as you do.'

Though the youthful energy of the girl was quite appealing, Shuichi Chiba felt that it could be a bit of a hassle.

Married women understand how problematic marriage can be and don't have excessive illusions or constraints. They mutually fulfill each other's needs, provide comfort, and bring joy to one another. Isn't that nice?

But young girls are different…

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