No matter what Chisato guessed about what Mu Xiaoxiao did to this Yui-senpai—even if it was something bad—Chisato and the others were mentally prepared.
She'd probably guessed right. Xiaoxiao had done something bad to this senior, just like he had with her before. Even knowing this, Chisato didn't plan to speak up for her. Xiaoxiao was the most important person in her heart.
Makoto was different—she was her good friend. As for other people... she didn't care. Besides, Chisato knew the boy she liked had a sense of propriety. Even if he had a bad personality, he wasn't that bad.
But in essence, Xiaoxiao was a very good person~
Compared to the senior, Makoto's situation was different...
Mu Xiaoxiao didn't know he'd been labeled a "good person" by Chisato. He continued, "Also, the life and time abilities aren't just about longevity. We could sell lifespan and get rich, couldn't we?"
"What do you mean?" Kisaragi Anna looked confused again.
Mu Xiaoxiao was speechless. He stared at her with dead fish eyes. This Anna-chan, a gyaru, was so dense. "Think about it. What kind of people are most afraid of death?"
"Doesn't everyone fear death?" The girl tilted her head.
"..."
Mu Xiaoxiao choked and nearly threw his lunch box. "What you said is technically right... forget it. Think about it. Those powerful people—high-ranking officials, rich and famous families—
If those people, dying of old age or illness, knew someone could extend their life—"
Gulp.
As the words fell, several girls were stunned at the same time.
"Even if it's just one or two years of life, would they be willing to pay a price for it? How much would those dignitaries, desperate to live, exchange for the life they dream of?"
"..."
"Money and wealth, right at our fingertips." Mu Xiaoxiao smiled at the stunned girls and lowered his voice. "And once we have wealth, how many desperate people would trade their lives for money?"
Silence—
A quiet atmosphere settled over them. The library was always quiet, but this quiet felt strange. At that moment, Mu Xiaoxiao truly seemed like a demon. A devil seducing hearts.
The devil's whisper—
"Why such expressions? Scared?" Mu Xiaoxiao grinned. "Actually, it was just a whim. I've been thinking about how to make money. Anna-chan knows I've been short on cash lately. Now it seems this method works."
It worked more than well. Anyone could guess that those powerful figures would absolutely exchange wealth for precious life. And in this world, countless gamblers and lunatics would trade their lives for money.
"Oh, it's a bit scary. But you're only doing it to make money, Mu-kun." Chisato didn't know what else to say. She rolled her eyes.
Truth be told, she wanted to help Mu Xiaoxiao too. But with her meager allowance, she could only buy ingredients for cooking. She had to give up.
But this method—it could truly bring endless wealth. Maybe even power, influence...
Lifespan manipulation was just too broken.
"Actually, just making money is doable. With your Absolute Control, you could easily steal from others. But that'd be too much trouble."
"We want to help you too, Xiaoxiao." Thinking she couldn't support him financially, Chisato felt a little disappointed. She really wanted to spoil her lover, but she just couldn't.
"Just having you here is helping me." Mu Xiaoxiao smiled mysteriously. After all, wealth was just wealth. How could it compare to ♡? He needed their help to gain love energy.
"That's good... By the way, Makoto, what's going on with you and Xiaoxiao?" Chisato looked at her friend, who'd been uneasy all this time. "You two weren't talking a few days ago. Now something's clearly changed between you."
"I—"
Himemiya Makoto didn't know what to say. She hesitated.
'Hmph, so Makoto and Xiaoxiao have something going on.' Chisato hadn't expected Makoto to be so shy. She suddenly stood up. "I just remembered the teacher needed us for something. Anna-chan, let's go."
"When did a teacher need me—"
The gyaru resisted.
"Oh, just come with me. You too, Yui-senpai." She wanted to give Mu Xiaoxiao and Makoto some space.
Seeing Chisato drag the gyaru and the senior out, Himemiya Makoto stood up. "Then I'll go with you too..."
"No need, Makoto. Stay with Xiaoxiao." Chisato winked mysteriously at her good friend. "Xiaoxiao hasn't finished eating yet. Just bring his lunch box for me later."
"..."
Watching the girls noisily leave the library, Himemiya Makoto opened her mouth, then sat back down stiffly. The air went silent instantly. Only the sound of Mu Xiaoxiao eating could be heard.
No one spoke.
Restless, Himemiya Makoto lowered her head. From the corner of her eye, she saw Mu Xiaoxiao set down his empty lunch box. After a moment's thought, she pushed the half-finished bento in front of her toward him.
"You're not eating?"
"I... I'm full."
"Then I'll take it." Mu Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow and didn't refuse.
Watching him start eating her portion, Himemiya Makoto's pretty face grew warm. Her rosy, delicate cheeks looked like a tempting red apple, begging to be bitten.
In front of this boy she'd once been hostile to, she revealed her shy, girlish side.
After finishing the remaining half of her lunch, Mu Xiaoxiao saw the water bottle she'd pushed over and drank from it.
"You seem nervous."
"No."
It was her own water bottle. Watching him drink from it felt like an indirect kiss. Himemiya Makoto recalled that morning kiss. Her eyes began to dart away. She whispered.
"You had the guts to confront me before. Now you're acting like a scared little rabbit?"
"..."
Seeing her silent, Mu Xiaoxiao set down the water bottle and patted the seat beside him. "Makoto. Come here."
Heart pounding, Himemiya Makoto went to Mu Xiaoxiao and sat beside him.
"Gotta say, these big rabbits are really rare. Much bigger than Anna-chan's."
'What is he saying?' Makoto looked up and found Mu Xiaoxiao staring at her chest. The girl suddenly realized, a blush spreading across her cheeks. This guy was still the same pervert as before.
But after all this time, his teasing no longer made her angry. Instead, it made her happy?
"Unbutton your clothes. Let me see."
"Here?"
"No one's around. Just undo your collar."
"Woo..."
Himemiya Makoto pursed her lips and gently unbuttoned her school uniform. Her big, perky breasts sprang free from their bonds. She watched the boy's hand reach in, kneading and playing without restraint.
A soft moan escaped her.
It felt like going back to the time when he teased and bullied her. Back then, she'd struggle to endure the pleasure. Now, she didn't have to, right?
"Mu-kun... what are we doing now? Is this still a deal?" Feeling the touch on her chest, the girl parted her red lips, panting, eyes wide.
"A deal? You want this to be a deal?"
"No..." Of course she didn't. But Himemiya Makoto grabbed his wandering hand and stopped it. "What... what are we to each other now?"
She stared at Mu Xiaoxiao, nervous and timid.
"...Honestly, I'm not used to you being so cautious. The original Makoto was more likable. If I've made you uneasy, I apologize." Mu Xiaoxiao smiled and placed a hand on her head.
He leaned close and whispered in her ear, "As for our relationship? Same as Chi-chan and the others."
Hearing the answer she'd hoped for, feeling his warm hand on her head, Makoto's heartbeat raced. The love swelling in her chest could no longer be contained.
"I'm still the same. I haven't changed. I'm just a little..."
Feeling his hand gently press down on her head, Himemiya Makoto—who'd done this before—immediately understood. She didn't refuse. She obediently leaned forward, presenting her proud breasts before him. Letting him take what he wanted.
The girl slipped her hand into his pants, grasping that bad thing. She stroked it gently, leaning against his chest, exhaling softly. "Before you do that... Mu-kun, can you kiss me first?"
"...You really want a kiss?"
"Yes. I like... kissing you." Himemiya Makoto grew bold, coquettishly rubbing her hand inside his pants. "I'll make Mu-kun feel good afterward. So kiss me first, okay?"