Chapter 206: Since when have I been this perceptive…?

At the end of the bar in an old and run-down tavern, two men sat together in silence. However, due to the poor lighting of the place, their faces were completely unreadable, and even their figures were difficult to make out. “Is the mission compromised?” After setting his glass of cheap whiskey on the table, the man on the right asked in a cold voice. At that moment, the man on the left responded in an eloquent tone that seemed forcibly ‘refined.’ “Not yet, but the fact that there’s so much evidence is worrying. Did they find anything?” “Talk like a normal human in front of me if you don’t want to lose your teeth.” The man on the right snapped back with a voice full of disgust, to which the man on the left merely waved his hand, signaling that he’d try. This inevitably made the man on the right scoff before he asked again in a displeased, though noticeably more serious tone. “And so far, nothing. Whoever sent those messages is too good—every lead we’ve followed ends in a dead end.” “Haruto keeps insisting the sender of those messages is Saito Kai.” The man on the left replied thoughtfully, still using that fake refined tone, prompting the man on the right to respond in a serious voice. “Unlikely. The job is too clean—even for us, pulling off something like that would be difficult. So it's more likely that other hands are involved, and they’re trying to use the situation with your sister and 'brother-in-law' as a spearhead to test us.” “Investigate Saito Kai anyway.” The man on the left said in a dark tone, so much so that his fake elegance vanished. He then took a sip of his whiskey and continued explaining. “Actually, I was that kid’s teacher for a while, and I never had a good feeling about him. My danger senses would go off whenever he was around—like I was in front of a dangerous beast. That’s why I never got close to Yaoyorozu Momo. My instincts were screaming at me to stay away.” “Why didn’t you ever report that?” Upon hearing the explanation, the man on the right couldn’t help but turn to look at the man on the left and ask, before adding in a serious tone. “You even got several reprimands for letting a high-priority target like Yaoyorozu Momo slip through.” The man on the left began swirling his whiskey in the glass, his gaze distant. Then he downed it in one gulp and slammed the glass on the table, speaking in a serious tone. “Simple. A lot of people wanted my position, so I couldn’t afford to admit I was afraid of a teenager. But things are different now. We all saw the UA Sports Festival. That kid is a monster—and I think he’s hiding even more.” “I’ll look into him.” the man on the right said in a serious tone, then took the last sip of his whiskey and placed the empty glass on the table. As he stood up, he continued speaking firmly. “For now, keep a low profile and wait for orders.” The man on the left simply nodded, then ordered another drink, his mind lost in thought. Meanwhile, the man on the right walked out of the bar at a slow pace, vanishing into the darkness—as if he were nothing more than a ghost. … … … --Thursday, May 21st, 2172 By the time it was time to meet up with the girls, Kai walked to his room and took a good bath, all while using his Observation Haki to check on what everyone else was doing. That allowed him to notice that all of his girlfriends were gathered in Tomoko’s room, while Keiko, Chatora, Yumiko, and Mrs. Yoshiko were peacefully asleep. After bathing and putting on a pair of blue jeans and a black long-sleeved shirt, Kai left the mansion and went to wait for the girls in the usual spot deep in the forest. There, he closed his eyes and, just like always, began to breathe following his breathing method while synchronizing his aura and Haki—which was now much easier to control and manipulate. More than an hour later, Kai sensed the girls approaching, so he opened his eyes—just in time to see Tomoko beautifully dressed and made up, looking exceptionally stunning, perhaps more beautiful than he had ever seen her. She wore light but attractive makeup, along with a white blouse that left her shoulders and the upper part of her abdomen exposed. Tomoko’s simple blouse was paired with turquoise-green pants, the same color as her hair. The pants sat just above her navel and fit perfectly around her waist, accentuating her sensual hips and long, well-defined legs, giving her a look that strikingly blended elegance and innocence. “Kai…” As she arrived, Tomoko greeted him shyly, a faint blush forming on her cheeks, with no trace of the confidence she had shown while Kai was unconscious. This inevitably made the other girls smile in mild amusement, while Kai gave her a warm smile and said in a calm, yet noticeably affectionate tone. “You look beautiful.” “… Thank you. You look really handsome, too.” Upon hearing the compliment, Tomoko blushed visibly, but a beautiful smile inevitably formed on her face. She thanked him in a happy, proud, almost childlike voice, which made everyone around laugh a little. At that moment, Nemuri spoke up in a relaxed tone. “It’s a bit uncomfortable here. Let’s go to the safe house so we can talk more freely.” “Let’s go!” Nejire, unusually energetic, quickly jumped onto Kai’s neck the way Tomoko used to. Tomoko shyly stepped aside, allowing Shino and Ryuko to take their places at Kai’s sides. At that moment, Momo and Nemuri each took one of Tomoko’s arms and gave her meaningful smiles. “[Accompany] On! [Safe House]” Once everyone had gathered around him, Kai activated the Accompany card, and in a flash of light, they all shot into the sky and vanished as if it had all been an illusion. Shortly after, they landed in front of an elegant, discreet villa by a beautiful lake, where the girls confidently entered, pulling the shy Tomoko along with them. A short while later, Kai found himself sitting alone on a couch, while across from him sat Tomoko—visibly shy and blushing. She wasn’t alone; she was completely surrounded by the other girls. Momo and Nemuri stood behind her, whispering things into her ears, while Shino and Ryuko were seated on the armrests of the couch, looking at him with a mix of amusement and seriousness—making it clear they were on the opposing team and wouldn’t budge no matter what. Meanwhile, Nejire was sitting on the floor between Tomoko’s legs, holding a huge box of popcorn, eating casually as if waiting for the show to begin—a sight that made Kai chuckle a little despite himself. After a few seconds, he asked in a serious tone. “So… what did you all want to talk to me about?” Upon hearing Kai’s question, all the girls nudged Tomoko to speak. After taking a few deep breaths, the beautiful woman with turquoise-green hair and golden eyes finally spoke, her voice full of sincerity. “Kai… Everything that’s happened these past few days made me realize that I want you to be the father of my children. And even though I don’t know if I can be as amazing as Ryuko, Shino, Nemuri, Momo, or Nejire, please believe me when I say this comes from the bottom of my heart. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for years—I just never had the courage to take a step toward it until now. So… I’m asking you to at least give me a chance. “You don’t have to love me the same way you love the others, or treat me any differently than you already do. I truly love the relationship we have—I feel like we’re even better than lifelong spouses. So the only thing I’m hoping for is that, when the time is right—and I hope it’s soon—we can try to be ‘intimate’... so we can bring a child into this world.” “…” Upon hearing Tomoko’s words, Kai fell silent and looked directly into her beautiful golden eyes, where he saw only longing and nervousness. At that moment, he let his gaze wander over each of his girlfriends, finding different emotions in their eyes—though, curiously, not a single one of them seemed particularly negative. In Nemuri’s eyes, there was a hint of excitement and a subtle spark of arousal. In Momo’s, he could see that his beautiful, young girlfriend strongly related to Tomoko’s words—her gaze urging him to say yes without hesitation. Meanwhile, Ryuko and Shino, who were gently rubbing Tomoko’s shoulders in support, radiated genuine warmth and happiness. They truly looked pleased that their friend had taken such a brave step.  As for Nejire, she seemed quite cheerful as she munched on her popcorn—though at the same time, she appeared to be counting something on her fingers… who knows what. (Wait a second… Since when have I been this perceptive...?) Just as Kai was about to respond, something clicked in his mind—and he suddenly realized something. That instantly prompted him to accelerate his thoughts and connect mentally with his trusted assistant. [Sage, what’s going on? Why am I so perceptive? And why am I only noticing it now?] [Master, I’m not entirely sure yet.] The beautiful fairy quickly replied in a serious tone.  [But I suspect it has something to do with the change our Haki underwent. It’s possible you’re now able to sense emotions far more clearly than before. However, we’ll need to conduct a full analysis to confirm it.] [Then I’m leaving it to you, Sage. It seems like the changes in the mini-self are more important than we thought.] Kai responded with a curious tone. [Leave it to me, Master.] Sage answered confidently, prompting Kai to slow down his thoughts once more and meet Tomoko’s golden eyes directly—then spoke in a serious tone. “Well, Tomoko, I imagine you’ve already talked this over with the girls and that they agreed, right?” At his question, Tomoko quickly nodded, followed by the others, who smiled beautifully—prompting Kai to continue with a serious tone. “In that case, and as you already know, I care about you a lot. You’re part of my family, and what matters most to me is your happiness and well-being. I don’t want you to end up with regrets. That’s why I suggest we give it a try—but take it step by step. “Even though we know each other well and are very close, a romantic relationship brings extra complications that can be difficult to manage. So I think the best thing is for us to try being a couple for a while first, and then we’ll see if having children together is the right choice or not.” “…” Upon hearing Kai’s sincere response, Tomoko felt a strange mix of emotions. On one hand, she was happy—happy that he hadn’t rejected her, that he cared so deeply for her, and that he was protecting her with such tenderness. But at the same time, she felt a little sad, disappointed, and even left out because she knew the other girls were already being intimate with him. Deep down, a part of her had hoped Kai would throw himself at her—that they’d have their first time that very night. She had even worn sheer lingerie just for him to see. So when that didn’t happen, it inevitably made her feel unattractive and unwanted, as if she were somehow forcing Kai to play along—as if he didn’t truly want to have a deeper relationship with her. As that strange and conflicting swirl of emotions churned inside her heart, Tomoko suddenly felt someone lean close to her ear, then whisper in a soft, warm voice—a voice she instantly recognized. It was Nemuri. “Actually, Momo and Nejire are still virgins. You know how Kai is—he’s way too careful with us. We’re only halfway to getting him to be a little more... ‘uninhibited’ in bed. So we’re definitely going to need your help with that soon, fufu.” Upon hearing Nemuri’s words, Tomoko turned to look at her in slight surprise, then glanced at Momo, Ryuko, and Shino—all of whom simply smiled at her in a knowing, supportive way.  Nejire, who was still sitting between her legs, tilted her head back to look up at her and gave her a playful wink, which—for some reason—made Tomoko feel like she truly belonged. That small gesture erased much of the dissatisfaction she had been feeling. Meanwhile, Kai, who had caught Nemuri’s whisper, could only roll his eyes—though inwardly, he couldn’t help but reflect on her words. In some ways, she wasn’t wrong. Because of his overwhelming strength, he constantly had to hold himself back to avoid hurting the girls. It was likely that mindset had ended up affecting him in other areas as well. “Well then, now that the main issue is settled… there’s just one more thing to do…” After whispering to Tomoko, Nemuri straightened up and spoke in a playful voice, causing the girls’ eyes to light up with mischief as they began to rise from their spots. That was when Nemuri cheerfully announced. “It’s time for the kiss!!” At Nemuri’s words, all the girls—except Tomoko—began clapping happily, causing a deep blush to spread across Tomoko’s face. Kai, meanwhile, chuckled in amusement, then stood up and walked over until he was standing right in front of her. With a small smile, he asked. “Do you agree?” “…” Tomoko didn’t say a word in response but gave a small, timid nod—visibly shy, which triggered another round of joyful cheers from the girls. Kai then leaned in and gently pressed his lips to Tomoko’s, giving her a soft and tender kiss—one that the shy pro hero returned nervously at first… but which quickly turned into genuine excitement. As if the kiss had flipped some kind of switch inside her, Tomoko suddenly shed all her shyness and wrapped her arms tightly around Kai’s neck. Without breaking the kiss for even a second, she showed off her feline agility by leaping up and wrapping her beautiful legs around his waist. (They did something like this in that 'magazine'...) Recalling a certain “educational” magazine she kept hidden in a secret spot in her room, the excited Tomoko awkwardly tried to slide her tongue out to intertwine it with Kai’s. A little surprised, yet clearly amused, Kai responded by deepening the kiss with his new girlfriend, his hands moving down to firmly grip her luscious backside—a long-suppressed desire from deep within his heart. Feeling Kai’s hands on her rear, Tomoko couldn’t help but tremble all over. But instead of pulling away, she clung to him even tighter, the intensity of their kiss growing with each passing second. Her lips expressed a near-desperate hunger—the yearning of a woman who had dreamed of this man for years, and who could finally feel him in her arms. Meanwhile, Nemuri, Ryuko, and Shino, though slightly surprised to see Kai grabbing Tomoko’s backside—considering they had been his girlfriends the longest—quickly realized he must have heard Nemuri’s whisper and was acting accordingly. However, seeing the scene unfold, Momo couldn’t help but pout slightly in irritation; after all, she still hadn’t had her butt grabbed like that. Nejire, for her part, just laughed playfully and pulled out her phone to snap a few pictures. This caught the attention of the other girls, who looked at her with a mix of confusion and curiosity. But Nejire simply gave a “wicked” smile and tucked her phone away. At that moment, the kiss between Tomoko and Kai finally came to an end. Kai gently set the flushed, breathless Tomoko down—but her legs were too weak to support her, so he had to place her back onto the couch. “Looks like that was a little too much voltage for our dear Tomoko, fufu.” Ryuko quickly hugged Tomoko from behind as the latter struggled to catch her breath, commenting with an amused smile. At the same time, Shino sat on the armrest of the couch, looked at her golden-eyed friend, and asked with an almost motherly smile. “How do you feel?” “Happy…” Tomoko replied with a nearly melted smile. Kai opened his mouth to say something, but before he could speak, Momo stepped in front of him with a serious expression. Without saying a word, she took his wrists and guided his hands to her shapely rear. Then, wrapping her arms around his neck, she pulled him into a deep, passionate kiss. “Fufu, looks like our Momo’s feeling a little jealous.” Seeing Momo’s bold move, Nemuri couldn’t help but comment playfully, drawing giggles from Ryuko and Shino. Meanwhile, Tomoko looked up to watch the young couple locked in a passionate kiss, falling completely silent. For her part, Momo, feeling Kai’s firm grip on her backside, finally felt at peace—but at the same time, that intimate gesture caused her body to heat up rapidly. Within seconds, she could feel her lower half becoming completely soaked, while those pleasant butterflies she always felt around Kai turned into an almost urgent, aching itch deep in her stomach. After a short while, Momo broke the kiss with her beloved and buried her face in his chest. She was so aroused that even her clothes felt itchy and in the way. But at that moment, she felt his large, warm hand gently stroking her hair—a gesture that gradually relaxed her body until her excitement became manageable. Then she took a step back and spoke with a bright, joyful smile. “Kai, I love you.” “And I love you too.” Kai responded instantly, wearing a similar smile. But just then, Nejire stepped in front of him and took his hands, placing them directly on her large breasts. With a radiant smile full of joy and childlike innocence, she said. “Kai, it’s time for us to start ‘practicing.’” “Are you sure?” Kai asked seriously, to which Nejire nodded cheerfully and replied. “Absolutely. I really want to do it.” “Alright then, how about we plan it for the first weekend of next month? That way we’ll have time to prepare and make it something special.” Kai suggested with a calm smile. Nejire nodded eagerly, then leaned in and gave him a kiss on the lips before speaking again, her voice brimming with happiness. “I’ll look forward to it! I want us to go to the beach!” Meanwhile, Nemuri, Shino, and Ryuko watched the scene unfold with gentle smiles, silently wishing everything would go perfectly. Tomoko, however, remained completely silent, observing with a neutral expression—though she subtly began to rub her tightly pressed thighs together. Momo stepped in front of Kai and, looking him directly in the eyes, took one of his hands—still resting on one of Nejire’s breasts—and guided it over to her own. Once there, she pressed it firmly against her chest and, with a serious expression, declared. “I want to ‘practice’ too.” “Wow, Momo—so bold, fufu.” Nejire turned to look at her and commented playfully, which caused Momo’s face to flush completely red. Flustered, she quickly ran off toward Nemuri while calling out with visible embarrassment. “I’m serious! And I want to go to the movies…” When she reached Nemuri, Momo hugged her tightly and buried her face in Nemuri’s large breasts, completely overwhelmed. It had taken every ounce of courage for her to make that bold statement, and now she just wanted to hide from everyone. Nemuri burst into laughter, finding Momo so adorably endearing she felt like smothering her in kisses—but instead, she gently stroked Momo’s black hair to help her calm down. *** You can support me on /lordanl and get up to 10 advanced chapters.