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Chapter 7 — Morning Bath
Steam curled through the bathroom as Rei and Suzune relaxed in the warm water. Rei leaned back comfortably against the tub, one arm stretched over the edge.
Suzune, completely red from both heat and embarrassment, slowly slid closer and finally rested herself against his chest. Her arms wrapped around his waist, her cheek pressed against him.
Rei smirked.
"I didn't expect you to cling to me like this," he teased.
Suzune buried her face slightly, refusing to look up.
"T-The water's warm… and you're warm… so it's just logical," she muttered stiffly.
"Logical, huh?" Rei chuckled and wrapped one arm around her shoulders, pulling her even closer.
Suzune didn't resist. Instead, her fingers tightened against his skin.
"Don't get the wrong idea," she said quietly. "I'm only doing this because I'm your… woman… now."
Rei's smirk deepened.
"I know. That's why I like it."
Suzune's heartbeat practically echoed in the tub.
After a moment of silence, she whispered, "Rei… last night… you were really rough."
"And?" Rei replied, brushing her hair with his fingers.
"I… didn't hate it," Suzune admitted, her face burning. "But—j-just don't break me."
Rei laughed softly. "Don't worry. I'll train you well."
Suzune's grip tightened again.
The two stayed in the bath like that—Suzune clinging to him shyly, Rei enjoying every second of her warmth—completely unaware that the day ahead would bring even more complications… especially with Chabashira waiting for him later.
Rei stretched his arms as he walked toward the gym, feeling completely energized.
His healing power had erased any trace of exhaustion, while Suzune—completely drained from the night—had fallen asleep the moment she touched the bed.
"Let her rest," Rei muttered with a smirk.
When he walked into the gym, he spotted Fuka entering as well. She noticed him immediately.
"Good morning," Rei said casually.
Fuka blinked, surprised. "Good morning. I didn't think you would figure out the S-system on the first day."
Rei only smirked, hands sliding into his pockets.
"No wonder you told me that time would prove whether you were a musclehead or not," Fuka continued. "You're strong and smart… quite the combination."
Rei shrugged lightly. "Guess I'm just built different."
Fuka stared at him, almost impressed.
"You're handsome, strong, smart… It makes sense you're at the top of the school's popularity rankings."
Rei smirked even deeper. "What can I say? I'm just too cool."
"Agreed," Fuka said without hesitation.
Rei cracked his knuckles. "Shall we start?"
"Yeah," she nodded.
For the next hour, they worked out together. Fuka kept stealing glances at him, but Rei pretended not to notice. After training, he headed back to his dorm.
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A Quiet Breakfast
When Rei opened the door, he saw Suzune standing in the small kitchen area, wearing a casual top and apron, focused on the stove.
Rei raised an eyebrow.
"What are you cooking?"
"Breakfast," Suzune replied without turning around. "For us."
Rei smirked. "I'll take a shower and change. Don't start without me."
"I'll wait," Suzune said softly.
Thirty minutes later, Rei stepped out in his school uniform, hair still slightly damp.
He sat down, and Suzune placed the plates in front of them before taking her seat. They began eating together quietly—comfortable silence filling the room.
Rei took a sip of his drink.
"So… how are your legs?"
Suzune froze, then blushed scarlet.
"They—don't hurt much… It's fine."
Rei chuckled. "Good."
After finishing, Suzune stood up and adjusted her uniform.
"I don't want anyone to find out about us. I'll leave first."
Rei nodded. "Go ahead."
Suzune stepped out, closing the door gently behind her.
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Master's Message
Rei's phone buzzed.
Chie:
Master, I miss you. When will you use me again?
Rei smirked instantly.
Rei:
Not today. I'm busy with another slave.
There was a pause, then:
Chie:
Master… I will wait for you.
Rei:
Good girl.
Chie smiled brightly in her office, clutching her phone.
Rei tossed the device onto the bed and stretched.
"3 women under me already… and the fun's just beginning."
Rei walked down the hallway toward Class A, hands in his pockets and a relaxed expression on his face.
As he turned the corner, he spotted Ayanokoji walking alone.
"What up, Ayanokoji?" Rei called out casually.
Ayanokoji turned his head slightly. "Good morning, Rei."
Rei fell into step beside him. "Heading to class?"
Ayanokoji nodded. "Yeah. You?"
"Same."
For a moment, both walked silently. Ayanokoji then glanced at Rei from the side.
"So… what do you plan to do now?"
Rei smirked. "I'm taking control of the class today."
Ayanokoji blinked once, mildly surprised. "Yesterday you were rejecting it."
Rei gave a slow, confident smile.
"I was raising my value."
Ayanokoji nodded thoughtfully. "That makes sense. If you hold back, they realize how important you are and won't cause unnecessary trouble."
"Exactly," Rei said. "They'll behave better when they understand their dependency."
Ayanokoji's eyes narrowed slightly, as though analyzing every angle.
"You're playing the long game."
Rei shrugged, smirking. "Always."
The two continued walking, the morning sun filtering through the windows as the weight of Rei's declaration settled.
Today, everything would change.
Rei would no longer be the genius student in the background—
He would be the one standing at the top.
Rei and Ayanokoji stepped into the classroom together.
The moment Rei crossed the threshold, his expression hardened—
cold, sharp, unreadable.
Then it hit.
A crushing aura, dense enough to suffocate.
Rei activated Nurture Genius — Path of Gun Park at full power.
Instantly, every whisper in the classroom died.
Sudo froze mid-sentence.
Ike and Yamauchi nearly dropped their bags.
Even Kushida's permanent smile twitched, confusion mixing with fear.
Horikita narrowed her eyes, trying to maintain composure—but even she felt her pulse quicken.
Ayanokoji quietly walked to his seat, completely unaffected, but his eyes sharpened.
So he's serious.
Rei took his seat without saying a word.
The pressure he emitted alone was enough to command the room.
A few minutes later, Chabashira-sensei entered.
She paused.
Her eyes instantly locked onto Rei.
Master… why is your aura so intense today?
Every day he radiated dominance, but today it was overwhelming—
almost terrifying.
She tried starting class as usual, but her mind kept drifting back to the same question:
Did I do something wrong? Or is he planning something big?
Rei simply stared forward, calm and unreadable.
Class ended.
The moment the bell rang, half the class jumped up, desperate to escape the tension.
Ike grabbed the door and—
"Stop."
Rei's voice wasn't loud.
It didn't need to be.
Everyone froze exactly where they stood.
Ike's hand trembled on the doorknob.
Sudo swallowed.
Kushida stepped back instinctively.
Horikita tensed.
Hirata turned slowly, anxious but hopeful.
Rei rose from his seat and walked to the front of the class, hands in his pockets, gaze sweeping over the room like a king examining his subjects.
Here it was.
The moment they had been begging for.
Rei smirked slightly.
"Since you all have been begging me to lead the class," he said, voice cold and unwavering, "I'll do it."
A wave of relief and excitement washed through the room—
but Rei raised a finger.
"But understand one thing."
His aura flared again—
heavier, deeper, crushing.
"You will follow my orders. All of them."
No one dared breathe too loud.
Hirata stepped forward, bowing his head respectfully.
"Thank you, Rei. Thank you for becoming our leader."
Rei didn't even look at him.
"You can leave."
The dismissal was absolute.
Hirata bowed again and hurried out, followed by the rest of the class, not wanting to disobey Rei's command.
Within minutes, the room was empty.
Rei stood alone at the front, smirking.
The class was finally his.
Only Rei, Ayanokoji, and Horikita were left in the classroom after everyone else rushed out.
Rei casually placed a hand on Horikita's shoulder and said with a smirk,
"Ayanokoji, I'd like to introduce you to my girlfriend, Horikita."
Horikita's face turned red instantly.
"H-Hey… I told you I want to keep it hidden…"
Rei didn't care.
"It's fine. Ayanokoji won't say anything."
Ayanokoji nodded calmly, expression unreadable.
"I won't. Don't worry."
He stood up, bag in hand.
"I'll take my leave, then."
Rei waved him off.
"Yeah, go ahead."
Ayanokoji walked out without another word.
Rei turned to Suzune.
"Suzune, I have some things to do for the class. And your legs need rest after last night. Go home and relax."
Suzune's face turned crimson again as she remembered everything.
"…Fine," she whispered, nodding. "I'll go."
Rei smirked as she quietly left the room.
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To Chabashira's Room
Rei walked confidently through the hallways, hands in his pockets.
After five minutes, he reached Chabashira's office and knocked.
The door opened quickly.
A startled Sae Chabashira peeked out, fear and devotion mixed in her eyes.
"M-Master… did I do something wrong?"
Rei chuckled darkly.
"No, idiot. I was following our deal. I made myself the leader of the class."
He leaned closer, voice low.
"The aura today was to keep them in check."
Sae relaxed instantly and nodded like a loyal pet.
"I understand… master."
Rei stepped inside, closing the door behind him.
You already know what happened in that room.
It lasted seven hours.
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Afterward
Rei stepped out sometime past midnight, adjusting his tie, looking completely satisfied.
"She was too tasty," he muttered with a smirk.
He made his way back to his dorm and flopped onto his bed.
"System," Rei said, stretching lazily, "how many points do I have now?"
System:
You currently have 1400 points.
Rei grinned.
"That means two powers, huh? Alright… system."
He raised a hand dramatically.
"Do a lottery."