Chapter 21 – Apologize and Compensation

As I arrived at the cafe, I saw her waving at me. She was sitting outside, looking at her phone. Strangely, the sunset didn't really hit her face, making her slightly out of place in my vision.

She was wearing a pretty cute outfit, with a yellow jacket and white shirt. Her shorts and leggings were a bit tight, showing off her curves.

'This girl is too dangerous. Damn it. She's trying to seduce me. Fuck!'Still, she looked happy and excited to meet me.

"Hey, Tooru. Sorry for the trouble."

"It's fine, Kuro. Don't worry."

She smiled as I took a seat across from her. We ordered a few drinks and sat in silence for a while.

"So, what is it you want to talk about?"

Her voice was gentle and sweet, and I couldn't help but smile back at her.

That made it slightly harder to confess.

What should I say? 'Hey, I actually can see your naked body, and you're pretty hot, so let's fuck!'? That would be rude and a bit creepy. And who would say 'Let's fuck' out of nowhere?

"I want to apologize." I blurted out.

"Huh?"

Upon hearing my sudden apology, she tilted her head cutely. She had a confused expression and put her index finger on her lips.

"Why apologize?"

Alright, it was time to be a man. I was prepared to get slapped, punched, or even screamed at. But Tooru didn't know about my ability, so I had to be careful.

"Tooru, there's something I want to say."

"Okay. What is it?"

She leaned forward, looking worried.

"I... actually can see you."

After I said that, silence fell upon us. Tooru looked shocked, with her mouth wide open and her eyes widening. She didn't seem angry, just surprised.

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, due to the extension of my quirk that changes my body completely, I am able to see you."

"... See me?"

"Yes." I nodded, "Clearly. Your cute round face, wavy green hair, beautiful emerald eyes... I can see them clearly. And when you fight... Well..."

I stopped there, clearly conveying my meaning.

"Kuro, are you saying...?"

"Yes. I can see your naked body and every part of it."

She didn't answer, just staring at me in shock. Her face reddened like a ripe tomato as she slowly realized the meaning of my words.

"K-Kuro-kun, are you saying that you can see me naked?!" She whispered in a panic.

"Yes."

Once again, silence filled the air as we looked at each other. I didn't know what to say, so I waited for her response. Her mouth opened and closed like a koi fish.

"Um... I'm sorry, Tooru." I said, "I didn't tell you about it because I didn't want to be creepy and weird. But after the test today, I wanted to apologize and tell you the truth."

She didn't speak and just looked away. Her eyes were watery, and her body trembled a bit.

"Tooru..."

I was worried that I had gone too far. Maybe I should have waited a bit longer or said it differently. However...

"Take responsibility..." She mumbled in a low voice.

I didn't quite hear it, so I asked.

"Sorry? Can you repeat it again?"

She suddenly raised her head and shouted.

"TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE!"

At that moment, I was glad we were sitting outside the cafe. Tooru's face was completely red, and her body shook with embarrassment. She was clearly embarrassed, but her tone was serious.

"I... I can do that."

I wasn't expecting this kind of response, so I was slightly surprised and answered in reflex.

"You'll take responsibility for seeing me naked?" She asked, looking serious.

"Yes."

"Even if it means..."

She hesitated, and I could see her struggling to finish her sentence.

"If it's the cost of seeing you, then yes. I will do anything."

Of course, I didn't know what she would request. But this was my fault for not bringing this up quickly. She got embarrassed and had her body seen.

"Okay, then. Please don't tell anyone else about this. Only you can see me, and that's enough."

"Sure."

"And, well... I want you to take responsibility now."

"Eh?"

Her cheeks were red as she stared at me. She stood up and took my hand, pulling it towards her.

"Come with me."

"Wait, what?"

I didn't know what she meant, but I was a bit nervous and excited. She dragged me out of the cafe and took me to a hotel nearby.

Was her personality always like this?

Why did the girls in this world like to be so aggressive?

"Um, Tooru. Are you okay?"

I was still nervous, but she didn't answer and just led me to a room.

"Come on."

She opened the door and pushed me inside. Before I could say anything, she pointed at the bed and said, "Sit there and wait for me."

With that, she left the room once again, leaving me alone.

'What the hell?'

I didn't know what to do. I was nervous and a bit scared, so I sat on the bed and waited for her.

A few minutes passed, and she returned with a bag in her hands. She put the bag in front of me and pulled a chair, sitting down.

"Kuro-kun, I don't know what you're thinking. But do a favor for me."

She said in a serious tone.

"What is it?"

"Don't tell anyone else about my naked body. No one. Only you can see me. Do you understand?"

"Yes."

"And... look inside the bag first. Then you'll know what I want you to do."

I looked at her with suspicion and opened the bag. Inside, art supply complete with canvas, brushes, and oil paints.

'Art supplies?'

"What do you want me to do with this?"

"I want you to paint me, Kuro-kun." She replied with a determined expression. I noticed a sad look in her eyes. "It's been a long time, years, since I was able to see myself. So, I want you to paint me and capture my appearance."

Ah, that made sense. She must have had a difficult life, and this was her way of taking control. Her request was somehow more normal than I thought, making me slightly guilty about my lustful desire.

'Sorry, Tooru.' I apologized in my mind and smiled.

"Sure, I can do that. But don't expect too much of my skill. I haven't painted a lot."

"That's fine. Let's begin.

Suddenly, she took off her clothes. A rustling sound could be heard, and before I knew it, she was standing naked in front of me. Her face was beet red and she hid her crotch with her hands.

"Please, Kuro-kun. Paint me."

"Huh?!"

I was shocked and couldn't believe my eyes. She didn't even warn me!

As expected, her naked body was beautiful. Her curves were perfect, and her breasts were round and perky. Her nipples were pink and hard, begging to be touched.

I quickly shook my head and tried not to stare.

'She wanted me to paint her nude?'