Chapter 22
Chapter 22
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 22
Chapter Title: Is This School Full of Nothing But Perverts?
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"If I had my way."
One of the hands that had been persistently kneading her breasts slowly began sliding downward.
Under her breasts, her navel, just below the slightly puffed-out navel.
As the hand crept lower and lower, her heartbeat intensified, pounding so hard she worried it might burst if it beat any faster.
"I want to touch you here."
Gulp...
Stroke, stroke...
The fingers stopped right above her panties, persistently caressing the swollen spot.
With fingertips sharpened keenly, slowly, gently. Careful not to hurt.
It might look tender at a glance, but to the one enduring it, it felt anything but.
On the contrary, every moment those fingertips grazed her skin was pure agony, pure torment.
"But it's too soon, isn't it? Yujin and I aren't that close yet."
Catherine's sweet whisper from above, her body pressed flush against mine.
Her soft thighs wedged between my legs, ensuring I couldn't escape.
She's going this far and still claims we're not that close? Are all these actions something you do with someone who's not a lover?
"...Coward."
In the end, I couldn't hold back the voice rising from within.
I'm not mad that she didn't touch me there, but after biting my neck multiple times, licking my feet, and now running away from this—she's a coward.
Besides, I even told her to do whatever she wanted. I gave her permission in advance.
Did I hit a nerve with Catherine?
For a moment, she said nothing. Her hands, which had been stroking me, stopped completely as if deep in thought.
"...You're right."
Her response, when it came, was beyond my expectations.
"I'm a coward. Not honest with myself."
Her voice was calm but laced with a hint of sorrow.
Like she was condemning herself, it was the first time I'd heard Catherine sound so self-deprecating, and it shocked me.
"Good, you get it."
I felt a little pleased.
I'd always been on the receiving end with Catherine, but now it felt like I'd landed a solid hit. Hehe.
"But."
...But?
"Even a coward can do this much."
The hand that had been caressing her breast over her bra slowly slipped under the thin fabric, touching bare skin.
Startled by the sudden sensation and action, I instinctively grabbed the intruding hand, but Catherine seized mine instead.
"Why are you doing that? I'm just doing as Yujin asked—acting without fear."
"Ah, no... Isn't this crossing the line a bit...?"
"Didn't you tell me to do whatever I want?"
"Well, yes, but..."
"Or does that mean you can do this with Seo-ah or Josephine, but not with me?"
Thump, thump...
H-how does she know that...? No one was around back then, for sure.
Is there CCTV everywhere around me? Or is she tailing me in secret...? Either way, that's scary...
"Th-that... how did you know...?"
"So it is true. You did something you couldn't show anyone else."
...It was a trap.
To fall for such an obvious trap. No, it's not that I'm stupid—Catherine's just too good at setting them...
Slipping...
My hand, gripping hers, soon lost its strength and fell limp.
I had no justification left, no will to resist.
"...Do whatever you want this time."
"Thank you."
Squish...
"Haah...!"
The moment I let go, Catherine's hand went wild, groping my breasts frantically.
Starting gentle at first, then kneading harder, greedily, like they were her own.
It was similar to what she'd done over the bra, but the difference between fabric and bare skin was worlds apart.
Every spot her hand touched burned hot; each brush of her fingertips against my peaks stung and scorched.
I'm going insane.
"Yujin."
She called my name, but I had no room to respond.
I was desperately holding back moans.
"I want to show you your current self in a mirror right now."
"...Pervert?"
"I won't deny it, but it's to 'educate' you."
Even as she spoke, her hands didn't stop, and heat was building in my head.
Between my legs, it burned, itched—driving me mad.
"Do you realize how lewd you are, Yujin?"
"...What are you talking about? Ngh...!"
"Your soft breasts, your cute little belly that makes me want to touch it, your plump, springy thighs, your small body perfect for hugging, your innocently smiling adorable face—everything about you is lewd."
...Now my face is burning for a different reason.
"Someone as lewd as you—if you seduced anyone, no one could hold back."
"...You're overestimating me."
"No, it's an honest, objective assessment. That's why everyone in Paradise, who doesn't know the details, accepted you as a shining star without objection."
So that's what it was...? I thought their reactions were intense even at the first greeting, but it was just the idiot fan club...
"Let me ask again. Do you now realize how lewd you are?"
"...I get it."
Aw, aw...
No, this is intense humiliation play... Making me acknowledge how lewd I am—what is this... Aw...
"That's why you must be even more careful. Anyone could claim you at any time, turning you into their precious star."
"No, even so, that's going too far... Everyone's nice."
Squeeze...
"Eek!"
"Didn't I warn you on the day I first made you part of Stella? To cultivate suspicion toward others. To be as cautious as possible and cherish your body."
I couldn't see Catherine's face in this position, but I could feel her voice growing more intense.
She's getting angry for my sake.
"You must be wary of everyone. Choi Seo-ah, Karin, Josephine, Airi—and all the lambs of Paradise."
...Isn't that just saying everyone's dangerous?
"And me, Catherine, the one touching you right now."
For an instant, my breath caught.
From the moment she said it, I truly felt how dangerous my situation was.
...Am I going to get kidnapped like this and raised as Catherine's pet? A little... No, snap out of it.
"Yujin... Please, cherish your body. It's fine to get close with fellow Stella members, but don't let your guard down."
Catherine's hands, which had been on my breasts, stopped and moved to my waist, pulling me into a tight embrace.
Through the thin fabric between us, her body felt warm and gentle.
"I don't want to lose you yet. Even if you're a star that will fall someday, wanting to watch you shine as long as possible isn't greed, is it?"
Am I definitely going to fall? Is that set in stone?
"...I'll be careful."
Still, I could tell Catherine was genuinely worried about me.
I thought this 'education' would just be super lewd like last time, but it turned out more serious than expected...
Thinking about it, it's been less than a week since I arrived, and I've been way too reckless.
Just because it's all girls, did I drop my limits too low...? Time to reflect.
"Yujin... Seeing how you've already enamored so many in less than a week here in Paradise frightens me."
"I get it, so don't say it again... And I haven't enamored anyone."
Seo-ah feels like a close big sis, Josephine like a boy bullying his childhood crush.
Airi's just a pervert who likes hugging my body.
We're all just good friends.
"Haa..."
"Why the sigh!"
"No, just... I can see your future. I'll have to try harder."
Does Catherine have precognition too? Given her actions so far, I'd believe it.
Well... The education seems to be wrapping up, so I should say what I want to.
"Hey, Catherine."
"...Yes?"
"Earlier, you said you were one of the people after me. So, does seeing me naked excite you too?"
Cough...
A cough came from above, followed by brief silence.
"Wh-why bring that up suddenly...?"
"No, I just remembered you saw me naked in the bath last time and didn't react at all. You were just saying it to make me vigilant, right?"
I felt strength building in Catherine's arms around my waist.
A bit scared, I tried to slip out of her embrace, but her legs had already locked around me firmly.
"And if I did have such desires, what would you do?"
"...What would I do?"
What should I do?
Catherine teases me, but she helps me materially and spiritually.
She's the most reliable person in this school... Without her, I'd probably be in someone's basement by now.
Hmm... In that case...
"Maybe I'd let you suck on my breasts? You keep staring at them anyway."
Getting my breasts sucked isn't a big deal! Plus, we're both girls outwardly—what's the problem?
In that novel I read before reincarnating, girls bit and sucked each other plenty and just called it 'friends with benefits'!
"...Let's stop here. Yujin, if you have nothing else, Seo-ah should be in Cherum—go meet her. She'll tell you today's tasks."
"What the heck, suddenly."
Catherine disentangled her arms and legs, grabbed her clothes from the floor, and hurriedly left the room.
Left alone in an instant, I felt strangely lonely and plopped down on the bed dejectedly.
She bit my neck from the first meeting, yet Catherine's so dishonest.
She has a lot of secrets too.
Still, if she really wants to later, I guess I'd offer my left breast.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Peace be with you."
After getting dressed properly, I headed not to Cherum but to the annex. The students passing by all greeted me—it was still awkward, but I'd get used to it.
"Hey, isn't that Yujin!"
On the way to the annex and the Newspaper Club, I spotted a familiar face.
Or rather, unforgettable striking red hair.
Fiery red locks tied in a ponytail down to her waist.
Karin...
"Peace be with you."
"Haha! Yeah, peace! Where you headed?"
"Newspaper Club."
Karin wasn't from the same dorm, so I hadn't seen her since day one—she felt intimidating somehow.
Like she'd be super loose, parading girls around... but she's alone right now.
"Oh? Because you bonded as sisters with Seo-ah? Well, the Newspaper Club weirdos will give you a hard time!"
...Thanks for the heads-up.
Newspaper Club are weirdos? They looked normal enough... Can't let my guard down.
"Yujin, I heard you're learning from the other Stella lately. Come to the Drama Club next time you're free—I'll show you what I do!"
"...If I have time."
"Great! Promise? See you then!"
She waved energetically as she left.
Watching Karin go, that sense of incongruity made my thoughts whirl.
Huh? Isn't Karin, who I thought was the loosest, actually the most normal? Her speech, her polite departure...
Yeah, don't judge by first impressions... Reflect, reflect again.