The Untied Red String

"So, I'm a bit curious..."

Since they couldn't resist this fateful coincidence, Kato Megumi decided to take a slightly proactive approach.

At least she should get to know this boy first...

"It hasn't been long..."

In fact, they've actually only been dating for a day... and they haven't even finished that day yet.

Moreover, even if you count ahead, their relationship hasn't even reached a week...

"It's just that, sometimes he can be overbearing and not listen to others, like an overly familiar person, but in reality, he's quite easy to get along with... The more you get to know him, the more you'll find that he's gentle and reliable."

"In crucial moments, he always gives a trustworthy feeling. That's really cool, and he's also very honest, although sometimes his honesty can be a bit weird..."

Hmm, this bad guy is too honest in both awkward and perverted situations.

Although Yui doesn't dislike this aspect of him, that's all.

"Also, sometimes he can be a bit offbeat and say things that are hard to understand, but in reality, he takes everything and everyone seriously..."

When it comes to dealing with Yukino's matters, my matters, and Yumiko's matters...

Honestly, he handled it well.

She was describing her impression of Makoto Amano non-stop.

Girls in love are always delicate and sensitive.

Everything Makoto Amano does gets magnified in her heart.

Until it fills her heart.

"Yuigahama-san really... likes Amano-san a lot."

Kato Megumi interrupted the increasingly excited girl with a complicated mood.

She already fully understood Yuigahama Yui's feelings for Amano Makoto.

And Makoto Amano is indeed a... good... person in every way.

This aspect doesn't differ much from the Amano she imagined.

"Um..."

Finally realizing how embarrassing her words were, the dumpling-headed girl quickly covered her mouth.

Then, blushing uncontrollably, she nodded.

It seems she really likes that bad guy...

There's no need to hide it from Kato Megumi anymore... Besides, there's no way to hide it anymore.

So much has been said... Woohoo.

It's so embarrassing...

"Kato-san, what I told you just now...you must never tell him..."

Otherwise, that guy will definitely get carried away, and then he will think of some strange ways to tease me...

Yuigahama Yui didn't want to easily surrender herself to Makoto Amano's seductive tactics.

Also, if she continued to be teased, she might really lose her patience... and give in to that bad guy..... that kind of 'fish and water'... that kind of nasty... thing.

"I know, this is a conversation between girls 'Girls talk' that should not be told to boys."

Girls Talk: an intricate dance of confidential exchanges among ladies, a fascinating realm where whispered secrets find solace in the belief of confidentiality, only to realize that the allure of sharing becomes too irresistible to resist.

Kato Megumi finally made the decision to give up and decided not to wear those damp underwear again.

The borrowed shrine maiden outfit is quite new and clean, and the smell of laundry detergent on it is also very pleasant.

Let's buy this this shrine maiden outfit later.

The girl made her decision silently.

However, as if intentionally trying to forget, she didn't pay attention to the red flower string that was still tied around her thigh.

Even when she pulled up the skirt of the shrine maiden outfit and brushed against her thigh...

She deliberately ignored the string and let it remain hidden inside the shrine maiden outfit.

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"Let's take a break before we officially start..."

"Yeah, everyone seems to be doing great..."

"Kasumigaoka-san is really amazing..."

"Yeah, she only rehearsed twice and already caught up with our rhythm completely, even better than Kohane... "

"That's because Kohane is always lazy..."

"No, I'm not!"

"..."

The shrine maidens in the shrine were too lively and enthusiastic...

Kasumigaoka Utaha was slightly overwhelmed.

However, she could also feel the politeness and kindness of these shrine sisters towards her.

So, she finally didn't feel as nervous and clueless as before about the Kagura dance that would take place later.

"Oh, there's a guy!"

"Yeah, he's a little brother... but he's so handsome..."

"Seems like it's the same person from earlier..."

The shrine maidens in the dressing room noticed a certain boy who was waiting for Yuigahama Yui and Kato Megumi to change costumes.

Some of them remembered that he was the boy who brought Kasumigaoka Utaha here to be a shrine maiden.

"He must be Kasumigaoka-san's acquaintance, right?"

Humans always have beautiful fantasies about beautiful things.

So, when a handsome young man and a beautiful young woman walk together, most people would speculate whether they are a couple.

Just like now...

Makoto Amano, who was not accompanied by other girls, found it difficult not to be misunderstood when facing Kasumigaoka Utaha in her shrine maiden outfit.

"What are you doing here...?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha remembered that this guy left her alone here and went to accompany his girlfriend, right?

Why is he here now...?

"Do you need something from me?"

Besides this, she couldn't think of any other reason for him to be here.

"...You look amazing. I didn't expect Kasumigaoka-senpai would be so suitable for a shrine maiden costume."

Because Kasumigaoka Utaha in her shrine maiden attire was simply too eye-catching, Amano couldn't answer her question immediately.

Kasumigaoka, enhanced by the shrine maiden attire... she was flawlessly beautiful, exuding a sacred and noble aura.

Too perfect...

The last time he saw such a stunning attire was on Yukino, who was wearing a snow-patterned kimono.

The second was Haruno who was wearing his white shirt as pajamas...

But Haruno is a bit of a foul.

"Are you only here to see me dressed like this because of your dirty desires?"

She wouldn't be happy just because of a man's praise.

Especially since she was reluctant to wear this outfit in the first place...

"Of course not, I came here..."

Just as Makoto Amano was about to explain why he appeared here, the door to the changing room was finally opened by the two girls inside.

Yuigahama Yui and Kato Megumi, who had changed into their shrine maiden outfits, walked somewhat shyly in front of everyone.

The sudden appearance of so many people in the rest area left the two girls feeling a little overwhelmed.

However, when they spotted Makoto Amano among the crowd, they both breathed a sigh of relief unconsciously.

"Oh, so you brought your little girlfriend here to satisfy your desires..."

However, that seemingly "ordinary and cute" girl is also with him...

Could it be that he's two-timing?

Kasumigaoka Utaha maliciously speculated about Makoto Amano standing in front of her.

"While what you're saying isn't entirely wrong, the actual situation is more complicated."

Yuigahama Yui and Kato Megumi's shrine maiden outfits also caught Makoto Amano's attention.

Indeed, pretty girls look cute in anything.

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However, fortunately, I wonder if Kato-san has removed the string from her thighs...

After explaining the incident of Kato Megumi's falling into the water to everyone, including Kasumigaoka Utaha, Makoto Amano curiously looked at Yuigahama's body... wearing a shrine maiden outfit.

Although the outfit is very loose, the girl wears it tightly, and the fact that she stubbornly ties her hair into a bun on her head is quite cute...

"So, what do you think?"

The girl slowly moved her small white-stockinged feet hidden under the long skirt on the floor, gradually leaning her body towards Makoto Amano.

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