Chapter 17

Shuichi Chiba sighed and said earnestly, "I remember you had excellent grades? If you become a significant figure in Tokyo in the future, I might be interested in adjusting to that."

This obvious tone of concern and advice made Tsuki Akiyama's heart flutter, and her gaze softened.

But soon, she started feeling a bit defiant. They're the same age, so why did he have to talk to her in such a condescending, elder-like way? It was infuriating.

She retorted, "You enjoy playing with strong women, huh? You are such a pervert! But I get it, I'll work hard."

Chiba rolled his eyes, "What do you get? The rent is cheap because we're all classmates, and your mother promised I could eat meals for free in your shop. Stop overthinking useless things."

To be honest, he was getting a bit tired of eating at Yoshinoya all the time. Ramen shops had a 30% taste enhancement effect, but as the manager, he could enjoy a 300% boost, making the flavor worth looking forward to.

However, Tsuki's reaction was far beyond what he expected. She widened her eyes, looking shocked.

"You even want to play out your fantasies in front of my family?! That's absolutely not happening! I won't accept it. At most... we can play a little as long as it's not obvious..."

Chiba's forehead twitched in frustration. After explaining so clearly, was she just ignoring him? He couldn't take it anymore. Grabbing her wrist, he snapped, "Come with me!"

Behind him, Tsuki looked faintly expectant, though she continued to mutter, "So you've finally dropped the act, huh? Men are all perverts."

Shuichi Chiba acted as if he hadn't heard her, entering the bedroom and sitting down in the chair by the desk. He motioned for her to stand in front of him.

Without leaving room for negotiation, he ordered, "Lift your skirt."

"What?" Tsuki Akiyama was startled.

"Isn't this what you were expecting? Lift your skirt. Don't make me say it a third time," Chiba said with a blank expression.

Suddenly, Tsuki felt a bit panicked. Just a moment ago, she had thought he was a decent guy, but now it seemed that maybe, possibly, she had pushed him too far?

"Something like this should... you know, progress step by step, right?" Tsuki hesitated, her gaze shifting nervously.

Chiba said nothing, simply watching her.

"I... I get it..." Under the pressure, Tsuki finally bit her lip and took that step forward. She lifted her skirt which revealed her thighs and panty. Chiba gulped when he saw her pussy line on the panty. Tsuki kept her eyes shut, while waiting for Chiba to take action but Chiba controlled himself. He stopped his hand which was moving toward her thighs. When Tsuki felt nothing happening she opened her eyes and found Chuba staring at her.

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"You... you jerk..."

"Already can't handle this?" Shuichi Chiba chuckled, pulling out a marker.

Tsuki Akiyama started to panic. "You're not done yet?"

"What's the rush?"

Without another word, Chiba wrote a square-shaped kanji on her thigh.

Seeing this, Tsuki was overwhelmed with shame and anger. "You... you..."

"What's wrong?" Chiba finally allowed a smile to creep onto his face as he crossed his legs, leisurely enjoying her reaction.

"This is exactly what you wanted, isn't it? Between the two of us, you know who the real pervert is, right?"

"Guh... just kill me already..." Tsuki, feeling utterly "tormented," could only tremble from head to toe.

In truth, this "torment" only made her more excited.

"Don't wipe it off. You can wash it off tomorrow night. That's all. Go home now; you will probably be busy moving these days." Chiba said with a wave, dismissing the slightly unhinged girl. Any longer, and he feared he might actually lose control of himself.

"This is it?" Tsuki Akiyama was startled. Aside from her shame and anger, there was even a hint of dissatisfaction on her face, as if she hadn't had enough.

Shuichi Chiba glanced at her, speechless. "Fine, here's one more rule: from now on, you're only allowed to wear blue-and-white striped underwear."

"Blue-and-white stripes? You actually like such a tacky style?" Tsuki asked, confused.

"None of your business." Chiba replied, finally understanding the tone he needed to use with her.

"I don't have money," Tsuki admitted, looking a little embarrassed. Then, as if explaining, she added, "Attending cram school is expensive."

Chiba pulled out his wallet, took out a bill featuring Yukichi Fukuzawa, and handed it to her. "Go buy some."

"That's too much. I won't need this much."

"Buy extras for backup."

"Got it, pervert~" Tsuki snatched the bill from his hand with a huff, pressing her skirt down with one hand as she awkwardly walked out.

She couldn't let the wind lift her skirt with the kanji still written on her thigh.

"What in the world just happened?" Chiba leaned back in his chair, half laughing, half exasperated.

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On the other side, Tsuki Akiyama, still holding down her skirt, left the management office and went to the newly rented shop next door, only to find that her mother and younger sister were nowhere to be seen.

She quickly pulled out her phone to contact them and found out they had left her behind to go eat and would be back soon.

After waiting a few minutes, they finally returned. As soon as Mrs. Akiyama walked in, she slapped her forehead. "Oh no, I forgot to bring food for Tsuki-chan. I'll go buy some right now..."

"Oh yeah, we totally forgot!" An Akiyama, gently rubbing her full stomach, responded sluggishly.

"No need, I'll go get something to eat later." Tsuki replied, already used to her mother's forgetfulness.

"Let's talk business first. I've taken care of everything, so you don't need to worry anymore." Tsuki added.

"Worry about what?" An asked, completely puzzled. In the time it took to eat, she'd already forgotten the issue entirely.

"..." Tsuki Akiyama felt a surge of frustration at her sister's clueless reaction and immediately grabbed her by the cheeks. "I will just let someone trick you in the future. I'm done trying to look out for you!"

"Why are you mad again..." An Akiyama mumbled, her speech slurred from being pinched.

"Now, now, you two should get along." Mrs. Akiyama chimed in, her focus completely away from any "serious business." She smiled brightly as she watched her daughters bicker.

"Mom, you too. Can't you be a little more cautious?" Tsuki sighed, feeling drained by her family's carefree attitude.

"Oh, there aren't that many bad people around. You're just too nervous, Tsuki-chan." Mrs. Akiyama dismissed her concerns with a wave of her hand.

"That Chiba next door isn't a good person. An, you should keep your distance from him." Tsuki said seriously.

"Would he really do something weird to me?" An blinked her wide eyes in curiosity.

"Of course." Tsuki replied, covering the thigh where the kanji was still written, her cheeks flushing slightly. She was absolutely certain.

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