Chisato was completely stunned, unconsciously clutching Shichen's clothes, staring wide-eyed, even forgetting to breathe.
Shichen could hear her heartbeat.
He hadn't expected that this Chisato, who kept insisting he be proactive, would be so utterly naive when he really took action.
So it turned out she just talked a big game.
Not wanting to overstimulate her, he savored the soft, sakura-like feel of her lips for a moment, then pulled back on his own.
Chisato was still in a daze, clutching his shirt, eyes wide open.
"Haha~ Did that leave you dumbfounded?" Shichen couldn't help laughing, waving a hand before her face.
"Ah!"
Chisato finally came to her senses. Next, because she had forgotten to breathe for so long, she started gasping for air.
"Whew—inhale—whew—"
From Shichen's vantage point, he could see the significant rise and fall of her chest as she breathed, quite eye-catching. Though she was wearing rather conservative sleepwear, only her pale collarbones were exposed, no cleavage to be seen.
But that was actually his doing; back when selecting pajamas, he had picked out this set.
No way around it—back then Tohru and Chisato insisted on sleeping either side of him. If they wore something too skimpy and he had a reaction, how embarrassing would that be?
That said, if his plan to occasionally sleep in their rooms came to fruition, he would have to buy them new pajamas anyway.
"How did you even forget to breathe?" Shichen asked in amusement, lightly patting her back.
"I... I just wasn't ready!" Chisato finally regulated her breathing a bit, quickly trying to justify herself.
"Really? Was I too sudden?"
"Yes! It's all your fault, Chen-nii! I think we ought to do it again, so I can properly prepare."
"Hah, what a scheme…" Shichen shook his head.
"C'mon~ Chen-nii, do it again," Chisato said, clinging to his neck, pouting adorably. "I didn't get to take it in properly."
"Nope, that's enough." Shichen decisively refused.
"Eh? Why?"
"You haven't even brushed your teeth."
"What? So you do mind!" Chisato glared at him, annoyed. "I swear I smell perfectly fine!"
"Even if you smell fine, you still have to brush."
"Meanie! Fine, I'm really mad now!"
"Heh heh~ So you're mad about it?" Shichen, still holding her, was unfazed.
"I'm gonna have to use my secret weapon!" Chisato declared with utmost seriousness.
"Oh? Let's see how powerful this 'secret weapon' is."
"Humph~"
Chisato snorted, then grabbed Shichen's left wrist, pulling his hand between them.
"Controlling one hand of mine does nothing." He didn't resist at all.
"What about controlling here?" Chisato smirked, steering his hand to her left chest.
"..."
Shichen felt an involuntary squeeze.
"Mm…" Chisato let out a slight moan.
"You…" Feeling that soft shape in his hand, Shichen was momentarily speechless.
"Heh heh!" Chisato's face reddened a bit, but she looked triumphant. "How's that for a secret weapon, huh?"
"Mm, it sure kills my hand instantly."
"So now you'll kiss me?"
"In that case… what's there to refuse?" Shichen put on a straight face.
"Haha~ Weren't you just refusing me, calling me smelly or something?" Chisato teased, though her cheeks were growing redder.
"When did I say you smelled bad? I just told you to brush your teeth."
"Brushing your teeth or not, you're clearly picky!"
"Nonsense. You smell fantastic," he said with utmost seriousness.
"Pff, Chen-nii, you change your tune so fast!"
"What can I say?" Shichen gently squeezed again.
"Hnn…" Chisato couldn't hold back a soft moan, face burning even brighter.
"All right, that's enough," she said. "Now can I get that kiss?"
"I thought you just asked why I minded about your breath…"
"You teased me, so now I just have to!"
Chisato threw her arms around him and initiated a passionate kiss.
Shichen cooperated, responding and deepening it. One arm pressed her firmly closer, while the other roamed freely as it pleased.
Moist sounds soon filled the room, intimately stirring the senses, accompanied occasionally by Chisato's half-stifled humming—soft and melodic.
…
Ten or so minutes later, Shichen and Chisato emerged one after the other from her room.
Beaming ear to ear, Chisato hopped and skipped to the bathroom, face clearly flushed, eyes shining with delight that couldn't be hidden.
Shichen watched her cheerful figure from behind, shaking his head.
One "lecherous dragon" was enough, and apparently Chisato was just as forward. Having two girls in the house who schemed against him so openly was actually… kind of amazing!
He still felt somewhat unsatisfied, but Chisato obviously lacked experience. She couldn't manage her breath well once things got intense. Going further could have been too much for her.
He told himself there'd be plenty more time for practice.
He didn't follow Chisato into the bathroom. Instead, he went to Kasumigaoka Utaha's door.
This time, he didn't just enter; he politely knocked first.
Knock, knock, knock—
He didn't knock very hard, yet inside, Utaha promptly responded.
"Who is it?"
"It's me."
"Chen? Something up?"
"Not really—just that it's getting late, you should get up for breakfast."
"…I thought it might be something else. The door's not locked; come in."
"Mind if I come in?"
Although he asked, he'd already turned the knob and entered.
"You jerk," lying on the bed, Utaha glowered at him with mild annoyance.
"Didn't you just say I could come in?" Shichen chuckled.
"Then why ask!"
"All right, all right. Time to get up. Tohru's almost done making breakfast."
"She's up so early?" Utaha frowned, then sat up, eyeing him suspiciously: "Is this your doing?"
"…What could I have done?" Shichen spread his hands, all innocence.
"How should I know? I didn't see anything."
"Right… So get up then."
"Got it. Now go out."
"Why do I have to go out?"
"Isn't it obvious? I need to change clothes." Utaha rolled her eyes.
"But we're all family now."
"…Out!" Utaha glared, cheeks reddening slightly.
"Fine, fine." Shichen shrugged, turning toward the door.
"Oh—right, about teaching me magic? When's that happening?" Utaha remembered, just as Shichen reached the door.
"Later today, once you're back from school."
"All right. Now get out and shut the door."
"Yes, yes."
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