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Chapter 42:

High School – Twenty-third Part

The next morning, while I’m putting on my uniform, Genbu-senpai gives me a surprise hug from behind.

Airu: “Yuu~. Are you ready?”

Yuu: “…I’m changing clothes right now…”

Airu: “Yup. I know~. An escort from the Public Morals committee will arrive very soon. I’ll notify you then, okay?”

Yuu: “…Ehh? Really? Thank you. I should be getting ready quickly, right?” I scramble out of my pajama t-s.h.i.+rt in a rush.

For some reason, he has a sad expression when I take off my clothes.

Airu: “…Yuu. You’re no longer a child…I wish you’d be a bit more bashful when exposing flesh…”

Yuu: “…We’re both men. Why should I be embarra.s.sed about changing clothes?” I reply to him, amazed. What are you trying to get from me? Senpai…

As soon as I’m done changing, he embraces my back and plants kisses on my cheeks. I follow him, stroking his head in a “there, there” fas.h.i.+on, when the intercom sounds. Senpai answers it. The apartments in this high-rise building have auto-lock systems and can unlocked inside.

I think I see someone’s silhouette, but it’s hard to get a good look. Once the beeps of the intercom end, senpai turns to talk to me.

Airu: “…Yuu.”

Yuu: “…Yes.” At his voice, I adjust my att.i.tude instinctively.

Airu: “…Today you will take the supplementary exam at school….Always stick with the members of the Public Morals committee. In order for your escorts to protect you properly, your cooperation is crucial, alright?”

Yuu: “…Yes.”

Airu: “Good~. If the snake comes, just run for the time being.”

Yuu: “…Yes…Snake-san?”

Airu: “That’s right! Snake…Do you understand?”

Yuu: “…Yes, I understand.”

Although I’m not sure what the snake refers to, since I can tell that he’s worried about me, I nod to rea.s.sure him.

Airu: “…Ahh, I’m already worried sick~.”

He clings to me. I pat his back. (T/N: Raws say “先輩の背中を僕はぽんぽん、と叩い” [senpai no senaka o boku wa ponpon to tataita]. Not sure what “ponpon” means here.)

Yuu: “It will definitely be okay. Thank you for worrying…uh…Airu-san..”

Looking downward, I say this in a rather soft voice. Senpai is silent. When I cast a fleeting glance at him, I am met with kind eyes the shade of purple.

Airu: “…Ehehe. Yuu called me by my name…So happy!”

Yuu: “…Uu. It’s really embarra.s.sing, though…”

Engrossed in cooling down my red and embarra.s.sed face, I don’t notice when someone enters the apartment. Senpai’s eyes are glued to the door.

Airu: “…Heh. You came. Are the adjustments ready?”

Vistor: “Yes. It was an excellent act of suppression….Members of the Public Morals committee, huh? I’m wondering about the army’s whereabouts.” (T/N: Anyone knows what “おかげさんで” [Okage-san de] means?)

Airu: “…Yet you’re still sticking it out until the end…It must be love…Byakko.”

Yuu: “…?” This is my first time seeing Teruki in weeks. I feel like my mind’s in a turmoil. The muscles on my body move on their own.** For the time being, I rush to hug Teruki.

Meeting you again is pure bliss.

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