Chapter 262: Not Failures ; Thought (1/2)

”So, Origami,” I say, resulting in the taciturn girl in front of me to break out of her stupor, ”I would like to ask of you the same thing that Kurumi so forcefully did.

”Unless you have a proper reason to do so, don't meddle in my business with spirits, including Kurumi, alright?”

Hearing my words, Origami remains expressionless as she peers into my eyes for a dozen or so seconds before opening her mouth and responding, ”Alright.”

Surprised, my eyes widen as I question my judgment for a short while. After all, I expected her to refuse my suggestion quite stubbornly.

”You're fine with it?” I dubiously ask while squinting my eyes.

”Yes,” she bluntly responds.

”Why did you accept it so easily?”

”Because you said so,” she responds without missing a beat.

Hah~ The fact that I'm unable to sense any falsehood in her words is astonishing. Nevertheless, she sure is a lovely girl now that I think about it.

”Origami,” I say, to which she simply responds, ”Yes?”

”Have your 'reliable sources' informed you of anything else that couples would normally do?”

Origami takes a moment to deliberate on her answer before nodding her head as confirmation.

”What did they say?” I curiously ask.

”That when a couple comes to the school rooftop, they must kiss or else they fail as a couple,” she replies in her monotonous voice.

As expected, her reliable sources have rather skewed views regarding relationships, let alone the crappy advice they give for furthering a relationship.

Nevertheless, I am grateful this time around...

And so, I take a step forth, closing in the distance between Origami and me. As a response to this, Origami remains motionless while continuing to gaze at my face with an impassive expression.

Being this close to her, I can smell the scent of shampoo wafting from her silky hair.

”You better not regret this,” I say before swiftly wrapping my arms around her body with my left palm right against her nape.

Then, I don't wait for her reaction - not that she would've had any - and press my lips against hers.

Following that, our lips remain locked for a few seconds before I find myself getting a little impatient as I proceed to use my tongue to pry into her mouth.

A short while later, I detach my lips from hers before taking a step and asking with a grin, ”So, how was that?”

”Good,” she responds, ”Now, we won't be considered failures if we leave.”

...

Seriously? What's up with this girl? According to bits of my memories and the title students use when referring to her, she is a 'genius'.

Well, whatever. As long as she doesn't cross a certain line, she is fine being the way she is right now.

Shaking my head, I face her properly and say, ”Let's head back to class.”

”Alright,” she responds.

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Arriving home with Tohka, I directly proceed to head over to my room and lie down on the bed.

Then, I begin to think of today's happenings and whatever information I have now regarding Kurumi.