Chapter 7: After Kissing My Female Friend

The midterm exams were over—

As for Hazuki’s results, only the heavens knew. But it was done.

“Ah… This cake is so good!”

“…Hazuki, you’re eating too much.”

“Watching you makes my stomach feel like it’s gonna burst…”

Minato and Serina gaped at Hazuki, who was practically shouting in delight.

They were at a dessert shop in a large shopping mall.

Customers could enjoy an all-you-can-eat cake buffet.

“Mont Blanc, cheesecake, strawberry tart, opera cake, mille-feuille, and another Mont Blanc… How much are you eating?”

“Isn’t there a saying that sweets go to a separate stomach?”

“That stomach must be bottomless.”

Minato took a slice of cheesecake and chocolate cake.

Serina only ate half a strawberry cake and half a matcha cake.

“We sang at karaoke for so long, I’m starving.”

“It was basically your solo concert.”

Today was the last day of midterms, and school let out at noon.

The class, centered around Hazuki’s clique, held a celebration at a karaoke place.

In the two-hour session, Minato felt Hazuki sang for nearly half the time.

By the way, Minato didn’t sing at all. Serina, shy, stayed in a corner.

“Putting Minato aside, everyone wanted to hear Ruka sing.”

“I’m terrible at singing… let alone in front of a crowd.”

“Don’t fall for it, Minato. I heard Ruka sing in junior high music class—she’s really good.”

“Oh~ Does Serina-san play piano too?”

“I can… but playing piano doesn’t mean I can sing.”

Though Serina said humbly, as Hazuki claimed, she was probably a great singer.

Her voice, said to be angelic and clear, made Minato curious to hear it.

“By the way, was it okay for us to ditch? Didn’t the class head to Suba-D after?”

They’d slipped away when everyone left karaoke for the next spot.

“You were gonna bail after karaoke anyway, right? So of course I’d tag along.”

“I was exhausted after karaoke. But… is this okay?”

“No prob, no prob. Everyone’s having fun; they might not notice a few people missing.”

“That’s debatable…”

Maybe not Minato but if social queen Hazuki and secretly popular Serina vanished, people would notice fast—and many would be disappointed.

“Oh, a call. I’ll take it.”

Hazuki stood and stepped outside.

““…””

With Hazuki gone, Minato and Serina, short on topics, fell into awkward silence.

The memory of Serina flashing her chest was still fresh—and they’d only recently become friends.

“S-Speaking of, I wonder how Hazuki did on the exams? It’s been so busy today, I haven’t asked.”

“Oh, um… You tutored her, right, Minato-kun? Then she’s probably fine.”

Why’s she got so much faith in me? Minato wanted to retort.

Compared to Serina, his grades were far inferior.

“It would’ve been great if you could’ve helped tutor too, Serina-san. But with your curfew, you can’t go out to study before exams, right?”

“Huh?”

“Huh?”

Serina’s hand, holding her tea cup, trembled.

“Though I have a curfew, studying with friends wouldn’t get me scolded… I used to study with Aoi-san.”

“…I see.”

Then what was Hazuki’s talk about not inviting Serina to a study group?

Seems they occasionally had odd disconnects.

Like how Hazuki knew Minato existed before summer, but he’d completely forgotten.

“But I’m not good at teaching… You two studying together was the right call. I worried I’d disturb you, so I thought it’s better not to join.”

“Oh, got it. But I don’t think you’d have disturbed us.”

Serina didn’t seem to feel “left out.”

Minato let out a small sigh of relief. Then—

“Sorry, sorry. I ditched, and some people got mad.”

“Obviously.”

Minato and Serina gave Hazuki, back at the table, wry smiles.

Her friends probably thought she’d rejoin them soon, so they didn’t mind at first.

“But I said I’m not coming today. They got to hear my amazing singing for so long, they should be satisfied.”

“Such confidence, Your Majesty.”

Indeed, after her karaoke solo concert, that was probably enough.

“So, what’s next? Pizza for dinner… or splurge on yakiniku?”

“You ate that much cake and can still talk about dinner?”

“Oh, but what to do? We gotta consider Ruka’s curfew and pick a restaurant soon.”

“About that…”

Serina shyly raised her hand.

“Exams just ended today, so I can stay out an hour later. And… how about eating at Aoi-san’s place?”

“Hm~ True, at a restaurant, we might stay too late.”

“Plus, if we go to a place around here, we might run into other students from school.”

Just the trio of Hazuki, Serina, and Minato walking together might draw odd looks.

“But, Ruka, if we eat at my place, it’ll probably be instant food.”

“I’ll volunteer… If it’s okay, I’ll cook.”

““Huh?!””

“D-Don’t expect too much. It’s just simple stuff.”

In Hazuki’s kitchen, Serina was shyly bustling about.

Her long black hair tied in a ponytail, she’d shed her uniform blazer, wearing only a white shirt with a pink apron over it.

“Amazing, someone’s actually cooking in my house…”

“And a high school girl in an apron…”

“Feels kinda erotic…”

“Feels very erotic…”

“I can hear you two!”

Serina turned, smiling shyly.

Minato and Hazuki sat on the living room sofa, watching the heartwarming scene.

After stopping by the supermarket on the way, Serina started cooking as soon as they arrived.

From what Minato could see, her movements were skilled.

With a lively taka-taka-taka, she deftly chopped green onions.

“By the way~ Do we really not need to help?”

“It’s fine, leave it to me.”

Serina turned again, smiling softly.

“You two rest. I focus hard when I work, so cooking alone is easier.”

“G-Got it. Thanks for your kindness.”

Being treated to a female friend’s home-cooked meal was pure bliss.

Especially from a pure beauty like Serina—

“Damn, Ruka’s so cute, smart, and can cook! Too perfect!”

“Why’re you jealous? But we should learn to cook too, or we’re screwed.”

“Ugh~ No need to pressure yourself. Takeout’s so convenient now. Though I do crave homemade food sometimes.”

Living with their dad or mom, Minato and Hazuki often ate alone these years.

Both longed for someone else’s cooking.

“If anyone’s learning, it should be me.”

“Why?! I’m the girl!”

“I don’t have some old-fashioned idea that girls should cook.”

“Don’t act all noble~ I wanna cook like a girl!”

“Your cooking’s nonexistent.”

This argument was pretty low-level.

Minato didn’t really expect Hazuki to master cooking.

“…But Serina-san’s really focused.”

“Ruka gets so into one thing, she sometimes doesn’t see anything else.”

“Such a weirdo…”

“That weirdness is why she showed her chest to Minato so soon after meeting.”

“…Still holding a grudge?”

“Why would I? We’re just normal friends.”

“…Yeah, friends.”

Minato nodded, and Hazuki fell silent—then glanced at Serina.

“We’re friends, so this isn’t a request, just a greeting between friends.”

Saying that, Hazuki gave Minato a light kiss.

Since their first kiss, they’d snuck more than a few during study sessions.

“If Ruka catches us, it’d be so embarrassing… chu, chu…”

Hazuki said shyly but kissed more intensely.

Minato pulled her close, pressing his lips to hers.

“Mm, mmm… Mm, chu…♡ Minato no… Ruka’s cooking for us, we can’t do this…”

“You suggested it, Hazuki. A little kiss is fine…”

He stole a glance at the kitchen; Serina was still chopping.

Judging by the ingredients, she was making hot pot.

As autumn deepened, a steaming hot pot sounded perfect.

“Mm, chu… Fine. If it’s just a kiss… that’s okay.”

“Just one kiss… Can I grope your chest too…?”

“Mm… Be careful… Don’t let Ruka see.”

Hazuki unbuttoned her shirt, revealing a pink bra.

Minato lifted it—her massive, springy curves spilled out.

Her pretty peach-colored nipples were fully exposed.

“G-Geez… Rubbing so suddenly… Mmm…♡”

“Groping before dinner is just too good. What’s your size, exactly?”

“A-Asking that now? Ugh… Probably F-cup.”

“F?”

Minato was stunned, not just by her honesty but the size.

That was gravure idol territory.

“Rubbing an F-cup whenever I want… I’m too lucky…”

“Saying ‘whenever’… B-But, if you ask nicely, it’s fine.”

Hazuki seemed about to refuse but quickly agreed.

Even now, Minato was directly touching her F-cup chest, kneading it in circular motions.

“What a dumb conversation… Mmm♡ A-Aren’t you rubbing too hard today?”

“Yeah… Maybe having someone nearby makes it more exciting…”

“Y-You’re such a perv, Minato. Mm♡”

Hazuki scolded but kissed him with a chu.

“And since we’ve been studying so hard, we’ve only been kissing lately, right?”

“W-We’re friends… Kissing’s enough… Ahh♡”

“I’m getting really worked up… Your chest is so soft…”

“Geez… If you don’t calm down, Ruka’ll catch us…”

Hazuki gave him a meaningful look.

She seemed to be offering even more today.

“Then… back to basics, show me your panties?”

“W-What basics? Geez…!”

Though she said that, Hazuki slowly lifted her skirt.

Cute pink panties peeked out from under it.

“Oh, pink today…”

“J-Just sometimes. Wearing cute ones feels a bit embarrassing…”

“You usually wear black. But no complaints. Let me see more.”

“Ugh~ S-Slowly, bit by bit. I’m really shy.”

Maybe because her cute panties were praised, Hazuki, grinning, lifted her skirt higher, revealing more.

“Nice. This teasing vibe is awesome.”

“Is your taste getting weirder…?”

“But look. Showing it like ‘Here’s my panties, look all you want!’ feels totally different from showing it shyly.”

“Why’re you explaining so seriously… H-Here’s my panties, look all you want?”

“The same words from shy Hazuki are just perfect.”

“You call everything perfect, Minato.”

“That’s ‘cause when you show me your panties, almost every situation’s perfect.”

“A-Are you an idiot? I-Is this enough? We’re about to get caught by Ruka…”

“Just… a bit more. Let me see your panties.”

Minato leaned toward Hazuki’s lower half, eyeing the cute pink panties.

“It’s late to say, but how much do you love my panties… Eek, you’re staring too hard♡”

“In this situation, how could I look away?”

“Though… making you happy makes me happy… Mmm, but your gaze is too lewd♡”

Hazuki had fully lifted her skirt, completely exposing her panties.

The class’s top social beauty boldly showing her underskirt—

Even as a friend’s privilege, wasn’t this too good?

“Tch… This is bad…”

“W-What’s bad?”

“No, it’s…”

Minato stammered.

Hazuki’s boldness was too much; she’d let him do anything he asked.

If this kept up—

“I’m thinking I need to prepare… No, it’s nothing!”

“What’re you scheming, Minato? Not that it matters…”

Hazuki squinted but didn’t press further.

Still, Minato needed to “prepare” first.

It wasn’t a big deal—just a convenience store trip would do—but he couldn’t tell Hazuki.

“L-Let’s drop that. Hazuki, can I grope your chest more…?”

“D-Don’t ask dumb questions! Of course… B-But this is just for today. You’ve been tutoring me, so I’m giving you extra perks. It’s not every day…”

“I-I know.”

If it’s not every day, there’d be a second, third time, right?

Minato felt his anticipation and pleasure surge—

“Um… I’ve… finished prepping the ingredients…”

““……!””

The sudden voice froze Minato and Hazuki in place.

Ugh—knowing this would happen, why’d they get so carried away?

Serina, in her apron, stood by the sofa, face bright red.

“Not sure if you two never learn or what… Is performing for me that fun?”

“M-Misunderstanding, Ruka! I don’t have that kink!”

“Don’t say it like I do.”

Still, Minato couldn’t deny sneaking around near Serina was thrilling.

“N-No, sorry. It’s just… seeing you two have fun while leaving me out felt a bit lonely.”

“…Uh, um~ Does Serina-san want to show me her chest too?”

“Minato what kinda request is that?!”

“J-Just showing your chest is enough…?”

“What? Serina-san, what’d you say…?”

Serina, red to her ears, plopped onto the sofa.

“Should I… um… show it with Aoi-san… for you?”

“…For real?”

“Y-Yes… Whether it’s my chest… or underwear… if it’s for you, Minato-kun, it’s fine…”

Minato doubted his ears.

The time Serina, barely an acquaintance, showed her bloomers and bra felt like a spur-of-the-moment act.

But today—and maybe from now on—he could freely admire her chest and panties…?

A foolish boy’s fantasy was coming true before Minato’s eyes.

“We’re friends… s-so it’s okay.”

“…”

Though he’d made the request, Minato couldn’t grasp Serina’s definition of friendship.

But—he had no reason to refuse.

“Then, Serina-san… sorry, but can I take a look?”

“Y-Yes… You can look at my chest as much as you want…”

“Geez~ What’s going on… Fine, whatever. You and Ruka are friends, after all.”

Serina averted her gaze, then lifted her long skirt, revealing pure white panties.

Minato swallowed hard.

Her chest, smaller than Hazuki’s but still substantial, was under the apron.

He could grope it and admire her panties.

Such a stunning beauty, just because they were friends, let Minato go this far.

“Now, both my and Ruka’s panties… you can enjoy to your heart’s content♡”

“Y-Yes… If it’s just looking at my chest, look as much as you want…♡”

“G-Got it.”

Brown-haired Hazuki and black-haired Serina. Two top-tier beauties of different types stood together, showing their underskirts.

And Hazuki even bared her chest.

“M-Mine too… please look…♡”

Serina pulled her apron aside, unbuttoning her shirt to reveal her white bra.

“Hey, look over here too… I don’t show it often.”

Her massive F-cup chest and pink panties.

They jiggled like water balloons, flaunting themselves at Minato.

“I-It’s so embarrassing… But if it’s you looking, Minato-kun, it’s fine…”

Serina thrust her chest forward, as if competing with Hazuki.

Her chest, slightly smaller than Hazuki’s but still forming a distinct cleavage, was cradled in a white bra, paired with equally white panties.

“W-What are we even doing…?”

“Eek… Aoi-san’s chest is touching mine…!”

As both girls thrust their chests forward for Minato to see—

Hazuki’s left breast pressed against Serina’s right, each squishing and deforming the other.

“This is bad, both your chests are too erotic…!”

“Tch, that’s such a dumb comment.”

“Aoi-san’s chest is so soft…!”

The fully exposed F-cup chest and the white bra, with breasts jiggling like water balloons, showcased their softness and bounce.

Right before Minato his two female friends’ chests staged a dreamlike duet.

And they’d even lifted their skirts, revealing their panties.

Minato hadn’t even dared to imagine he’d witness such a scene.

“B-By the way~ It’s way too embarrassing if I’m the only one baring my chest! Ruka, step up your game!”

“Eek, Aoi-san… I-I can, I’ll do it myself…!”

“…!”

Then, the two started tussling—

Hazuki grabbed Serina’s bra and yanked it down.

One side slipped, revealing a small, cute, translucent pink nipple—

“Eek, n-no, it’ll be seen…!”

“It’s fine if it’s seen, right?! Wow, totally pink! Come on, Minato look, look!”

“S-Sorry, Serina-san…”

“This guy says that but his eyes never look away!”

“I-It’s okay… You’re right, it’d be unfair if only Aoi-san showed…”

“Unfair?”

Serina’s words made Hazuki’s eyes widen in surprise.

It almost sounded like she’d been eager to show Minato her nipples all along.

“I-I… just want to get closer to Minato-kun… and to Aoi-san…”

“I don’t get how that connects to flashing your chest… but in the end, Minato’s the only one winning! Hey~ If you’re showing, show more~!”

“Eek, Aoi-san, I’ll show, let me do it myself…!”

Hazuki and Serina were practically wrestling on the sofa.

Watching two top-tier beauties—chests bared, panties peeking from disheveled skirts—playfully tussling—

Minato had to summon every ounce of rationality to suppress the urge to dive in.