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Chapter 6 — The First Suppression
Rei smirked as he looked at Chabashira-sensei.
"I'll come to your dorm tomorrow."
Chabashira's cheeks flushed instantly.
"I… I'll be waiting, master," she whispered.
Rei pulled her in for a slow kiss.
Her body melted against him as her intelligence dipped again under the Fooling Aura.
After five minutes, Rei stood, straightened his uniform, and walked out of the office like nothing happened.
The hallway was empty.
Perfect.
Walking toward the dorms, Rei asked:
"System, how exactly does the Fooling Authority lower intelligence?"
The system replied:
[It only works with you.
Being near you lowers their intelligence automatically.
When you leave, they return to normal.
But if they think about you, their intelligence drops again.]
Rei grinned.
"Perfect. Completely perfect."
He entered the dorm building—but didn't go to his room.
He leaned against a wall near the main hallway, smirking.
Tonight was the night Suzune met her brother.
Just like in the anime.
And Rei planned to change everything.
He was about to move when he spotted Ayanokoji at the vending machines.
Rei walked up casually.
"Yo, Ayanokoji."
Ayanokoji glanced over. "Yo."
"Where you headed?"
"To get juice."
Rei pulled out a can.
"Already got one for you."
Ayanokoji blinked, then accepted it without suspicion.
"Thanks."
"You should head back to your dorm. It's late."
"Yeah… see you later," Ayanokoji said, turning away.
Rei smirked.
The Fooling Authority worked.
Ayanokoji didn't question a single thing.
Just then, from the corner of his eye, Rei saw Suzune Horikita leaving from the far corridor.
He slipped into the shadows and followed her silently.
Suzune walked into the dark corner of the dorm building, the same place—from the anime—where she was destined to meet her brother.
Rei stayed hidden and began recording.
Horikita Manabu stepped into the dim light.
"Suzune."
"Big brother…"
Their conversation unfolded exactly like the anime—his cold disappointment, her frustration, her desire to prove herself.
Rei didn't intervene yet.
He waited.
Then came the moment—
Manabu raised his arm to deliver a punishing strike to "teach her strength."
That was Rei's cue.
Before the strike could touch Suzune, a hand caught Manabu's wrist.
Manabu's eyes widened.
He tried to pull back—
It didn't move.
Not even an inch.
Rei stared straight into his eyes, calm and relaxed.
"Attacking your own sister?" Rei said.
His grip tightened just a little.
A crushing pressure spread through Manabu's arm.
Manabu's mind screamed—
This strength… impossible.
Rei smirked.
"Not happening tonight."
The student council president, the strongest student on campus, the unbeatable prodigy—
Couldn't budge Rei's hand at all.
Rei finally released Manabu's wrist.
The student council president stepped back, but unlike in the anime, he didn't attempt a counterattack. He simply studied Rei with sharp, calculating eyes.
"I know who you are," Manabu said calmly.
"You're the one who figured out the S-System on the first day. Not even I was able to do that instantly."
Rei smirked.
Manabu turned slightly toward Suzune.
"He can teach you far more than I ever could. Learn from him."
Then he looked back at Rei with a final warning:
"Don't disappoint me."
With that, Manabu vanished into the shadows of the hallway.
Rei exhaled lightly.
Not showing the recording yet.
It'll be more useful later.
He looked at Suzune, who was staring at him—still processing everything.
Her face was a mix of shock, awe, and something softer.
Rei stepped forward before she could speak.
"Why don't we get a drink?" he said casually.
Suzune hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
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At the Vending Machines
Rei paid for both drinks—black coffee for Suzune, and a cold drink for himself.
They walked to a quiet corner, and Suzune finally broke the silence.
"You're… amazing," she said softly.
Rei smirked. "I know."
Suzune took a breath.
"The deal you mentioned before—two kisses every day for three years if you help the class… is that still active?"
"It is," Rei replied.
"But I've got a better deal in mind."
Suzune stiffened.
"…What kind of deal?"
Rei leaned closer, his voice low.
"You'll be my woman.
And in return, I'll train you to be the best."
Suzune's eyes widened.
"No way. I can't—"
"Why not?"
"I just… I can't," she whispered.
Rei shrugged.
"Then there's nothing I can teach you."
Suzune bit her lip, torn.
Her brother's words echoed in her mind.
Her pride warred with her fear.
And Rei's overwhelming aura made her heart beat dangerously fast.
After several long seconds, she spoke:
"…Fine. I'll be your woman."
Rei smirked.
"Good.
Then come here and give your man a kiss."
Suzune froze—then slowly leaned forward and gave Rei a small, soft kiss on the lips.
She stepped back, face red.
"T-That… was my first kiss."
Rei's smirk deepened.
"I'll take every first from you."
Suzune blushed harder, turning her face away.
Rei thought to himself:
This Fooling Authority is broken. Absolutely perfect.
Rei pulled Suzune into his arms the previous night, whispering, "Come to my room. Now."
Suzune—cheeks bright red and heart pounding—only managed a small nod before letting him guide her through the quiet dorm halls. Rei kept one hand on her waist, brushing her side every few steps.
"W-why are you holding me like that?" Suzune whispered. "Someone might see."
Rei smirked. "I'm just too lucky. No one will."
Suzune clicked her tongue softly. "You're ridiculous… but fine."
The moment they entered his room and the door clicked shut, Rei pinned her against the wall and kissed her. Suzune trembled, then slowly kissed him back, her face burning.
The night that followed was intense—more intense than Suzune had ever imagined.
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Morning
Rei woke up first, stretching lazily. The morning light from the window fell across Suzune, who was curled up under his blanket, bare shoulders peeking out.
He stared at her for a moment and smirked.
Maybe I was a little too rough… but damn, it was fun.
Suzune stirred, blinking awake. Her eyes shifted to Rei, then immediately widened as she remembered everything from last night.
"W-why didn't you use… protection?" she asked, flustered, burying her face in the blanket.
"Like a c-condom…?"
Rei shrugged with confidence. "Don't worry. You won't get pregnant."
"Are you sure?" Suzune said with genuine concern.
Rei nodded. Aventurine's Absolute Luck—his absurdly broken passive—made it impossible for anything "unlucky" to happen to him. Accidents? Zero. Misfortune? Zero. Pregnancy from one night? Definitely zero.
"Trust me," Rei said casually. "Luck's on my side."
Suzune sighed softly, relieved but still embarrassed. "Fine… if you say so."
Rei smirked, suddenly leaning forward. Without warning, he slid his arms around her and lifted her up in a princess carry.
"W-what are you doing!?" Suzune yelped.
"Let's go take a bath together," Rei said, grinning. "Couples do that, right?"
Suzune's heart skipped. Her face turned crimson, but after a second of hesitation, she whispered:
"…Okay. I-I'll go with you."
Rei's smirk widened.
This fooling power… and Absolute Luck… best combo ever.
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