Chapter 12
Chapter 12
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 12
Chapter Title: Is This School Full of Nothing But Perverts?
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Playing with Seo-ah was so much fun that when I snapped out of it, the sun was already dipping low on the horizon.
...
Is this really okay? Doesn't Stella usually have nothing to do like this?
"S-Seo-ah..."
"Sis."
"...Seo-ah sis. Is it really fine to just play games like this?"
"It's fine. Yujin finished all her tasks for today, right? Once the other Stella members wrap up their duties, they decide how to spend their free time however they want."
Huh... So it's supposed to be this laid-back. Feels just like the privileged elite.
No, it is the privileged elite... I might not fully get the perks yet, but we're the envy of every other student.
"Still, we shouldn't hang out on the rooftop too long. Shall we head down?"
"Sure."
After tidying up the remnants of our fun on the rooftop, Seo-ah and I left hand in hand, looking for all the world like close sisters.
Or rather, she was the one holding my hand.
"D-Do we really have to hold hands?"
"...Can't we?"
Her voice trembled with uncertainty.
Seo-ah doesn't seem starved for affection or anything, but she's more of a spoiled type than I thought.
"It's fine. It's not like it'll wear out or anything."
Squeeze.
She wants me to call her sis, but her actions are pure little-sister vibes.
And she's way taller and bigger than me, too.
Still, I like it.
This school has so many perverts it's been a hassle, but she feels like the one healing presence. Even Airi has a bit of that pervert streak...
Somehow, I just want to dote on her.
"Hey, Seo-ah sis. Want me to pet your head?"
Click.
Seo-ah, who had been locking the rooftop door, whipped around in surprise at my words and dropped to her knees in front of me in an instant.
I knew she had to do that because of our height difference—otherwise my hand wouldn't reach—but it still kinda pissed me off.
Stroke, stroke.
"Feels good?"
"...It's kinda awkward."
Not the response I expected.
Her face was subtly scrunched up, too. Doesn't she like being petted...?
"It's just... I've never really been doted on by anyone like this before."
"Huh... Didn't your grandma who got you those games ever dote on you?"
"I hardly ever see Grandma... The games were mostly handed to me by her maids."
Hmm, true rich families must have it rough in some ways.
Ahh... I miss my own grandma. She'd buy me any game I wanted on the spot.
Stroke, stroke.
"O-Okay, that's enough petting now, right?"
"Nope. Feels nice, actually."
Seo-ah's face grew redder the more I stroked.
She probably didn't realize it herself, but her hands resting on her knees were gripping her skirt tighter and tighter, crumpling it.
Probably no one else in this school gets to see her like this.
"Alright, I'm satisfied! Let's go."
The moment I tried to pull my hand away from her soft hair, she grabbed my wrist.
"J-Just a little more..."
Chill.
Seo-ah gazed down at me, her usually sharp, beautiful eyes narrowed.
I don't particularly enjoy bullying people, so why did I feel like teasing her so badly?
"No."
"Ah..."
"Not today."
Watching her face crumple and shift with every word was so entertaining, I couldn't help but tease her more.
"So, look forward to tomorrow? Sis."
"...Yeah."
Her grip on my wrist had turned into tightly intertwined fingers.
I've never had siblings before, but hanging out like this actually makes it feel like I have a real big sis now.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Peace... Eek!"
On the way back to the dorm with Seo-ah, every student we passed would start greeting us, then let out a weird shriek and bolt away like lightning.
Is it that weird for me and Seo-ah to be together? We worked together this morning, too.
"Hey, Seo-ah sis. Aren't all the students here from prestigious families?"
The biggest question on my mind so far.
Isn't this supposed to be an ultra-elite young ladies' academy? So why do the girls here act so bizarre... like rowdy high school boys?
"...It's embarrassing, but a lot of them advanced here through the affiliated schools, so... there's kind of a culture that's tolerant of, um, same-sex stuff."
"Same-sex?"
I mean, Airi and Catherine both have that vibe, but are these fleeing girls into that too?
"They probably saw us together and thought we're dating. I'll ask the Newspaper Club tomorrow to run a story about me giving you a rosary. Problem solved, so don't worry."
Ah, that kind of issue?
Fair enough... We've been holding hands the whole time. I'd assume the same if I saw us.
"Okay, okay. Mystery solved! I was wondering what the big deal was."
"...Yujin doesn't mind if rumors spread that we're dating?"
I have a bad rep among the students already.
She muttered the last part under her breath, but I heard it loud and clear.
So Seo-ah knew about those rumors too. Yeah, it'd be weirder if she didn't.
"It's fine. If anything, rumors of me dating a cutie like you would be a win for me. Hehe."
Squeeze, squeeze.
Our linked hands pulled tighter, and our bodies, which had some space between them, now pressed right up against each other.
Thanks to the height difference, Seo-ah's chest smooshed straight into the top of my head, and the softness made my face heat up.
"Let's head back to the dorm."
"Y-Yeah..."
I barely remember how we made it back.
Every step sent that soft, jiggly sensation bouncing over my head, leaving no room to think about anything else.
Arm-in-arm was already misunderstanding bait, but if anyone saw this... good luck explaining.
Creeeak.
"Yujin! You're back—"
It felt like forever since I'd last returned to the dorm.
The moment I opened the door, Airi came rushing over with arms wide for a hug—then froze solid.
"Hey, Airi."
"S-Seo-ah... ma'am..."
Seo-ah, who had been clinging to me like a hug, stepped forward, positioning herself between me and Airi.
"...Why are you back with Yujin? You usually come back alone late at night."
Zap.
"Don't call her Yujin little sis anymore? She's my little sis now."
"...Pardon?"
Airi, glaring daggers at Seo-ah, glanced blankly at me standing behind her, then fixed her gaze on my neck.
A gleaming silver rosary, shining brighter than my pristine uniform.
"Wh-Wh-What...!"
Squeeze.
"I told you. She's my little sis. I'll make a big announcement through the Newspaper Club tomorrow, so from now on, don't call her Yujin little sis."
Rub, rub.
...Is Seo-ah using me to one-up Airi right now? How did it come to this?
Don't they go way back? I figured Airi being so nice, they'd at least be somewhat friendly.
"Seo-ah sis, stop teasing Airi. She's my sis too."
"Yujin little sis...!"
And why not? Airi and I had a deal.
She does the dishes and cleaning for me, and I call her sis. Rules are rules, and I've got a conscience—I can't just take it back.
"...Why?"
"We made a promise."
Seo-ah stared at me intently.
When it was just us, she seemed like a gentle lamb, but now she felt like a ferocious beast.
If she acted this sweet around others like she does with me, she'd have tons of friends.
"Sigh... Fine."
"Thanks for understanding, Seo-ah sis."
I grabbed both their hands and pulled their slim waists into a tight hug.
Normally my strength wouldn't cut it, but they came willingly, so it worked. Guess they both wanted to make up anyway.
Man, they both smell amazing.
And with two big, soft chests piled on my head... feels great.
Hehe, hehe... Is this what they mean by flowers in both hands? Not bad at all.
"Miss Yujin. You look like you're enjoying yourself."
I jolted in surprise at the silhouette approaching from afar while savoring my double armful of bliss.
The now-familiar nun habit and stunning beauty.
Catherine...
"...Seems you've gotten close with Seo-ah too."
Catherine's sharp gaze pierced right to my chest, locking onto the silver rosary.
Unlike Airi or Seo-ah's glares, hers felt like it was drilling straight into my heart.
Maybe it was my imagination, but her blue eyes seemed deeper and darker than usual.
"Everyone, it's dinnertime. Please gather at the table."
After delivering her message, Catherine headed back to the kitchen. The rest of us were left in an awkward silence as we shuffled to the table.
We're not kids—what was there to fight over anyway?
Not my fault. I was just the shrimp caught in a whale fight.
I grumbled internally as I walked, my eyes drawn unconsciously to the delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen.
Catherine bustled about, carrying food to the table—and then our eyes met.
Smile.
We were a bit apart, but I could see her face clearly, the soft curve of her lips moving vividly in my mind.
'Don't lock your door tonight.'
Thump, thump.
I didn't hear it aloud, but it felt like a whisper in my ear, making my heart race.
My feet, which she'd licked and sucked last time, started to itch.
I nodded without thinking.
"...Yujin?"
Seo-ah, walking beside me, must have thought it was weird. I brushed it off as nothing.
Yeah, it'll be fine. Just comes over and... lightly bites my neck like last time...
Ahh, am I getting corrupted by this school too?
Am I crazy? Why am I... kinda looking forward to it?
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Munch, munch.
Dinner for the four of us, minus the still-absent Josephine.
The food was delicious, the tea excellent, but for some reason, conversation was sparse.
"Miss Yujin. What would you like to eat next time?"
"...Let me down."
Well, yeah—because Catherine was holding me.
"I can't do that. Sadly, one chair broke, so there are only three tonight."
"I'll eat later then."
"As a Sister, I can't let a lamb go hungry."
Wrong.
This woman plans to hold me and feed me no matter what I say.
"...Catherine."
"Yes? Miss Airi."
"Can I take Yujin little sis around with me tomorrow? I want to show her my work."
"...Sure."
Huh? That's cool? Whatever, doesn't matter to me.
Wonder what Airi does... Judging by her looks and personality, probably something literary?
"Miss Yujin, eat up tonight. Tomorrow's going to be a tough day."
"Yeah, eat lots! Yujin little sis."
...What the heck does she do?