Chapter 271: Smooth Training
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 271: Smooth Training
“Thank you, have a good day.”
After handing the customer her warm latte, I turned my gaze to the corner table.
Renka and Chinami had clearly been talking for a long time, but I couldn't quite see what they were doing.
Just as I considered moving closer to eavesdrop, Renka stood up and strode over to the counter.
She crossed her arms in front of me.
“I know you like Chinami and all, but isn't this going a bit too far during work hours?”
“You do it to the captain all the time.”
“Wh-why are you suddenly bringing me into this…! And that was before we opened…”
Her attempt to lecture me confidently crumbled in an instant.
I chuckled and said slyly, “I touched you under the counter after we opened, too.”
“And you’re bragging about that…?”
“I’m not pointing it out, just correcting a factual error. Now that you’re done talking with my Master, shall we switch?”
“Switch what?”
“Switch conversations.”
“N-No way…!”
Renka frantically shook her head. She glanced toward Chinami, then blocked my path, apparently worried about all the lecherous things I might do to her.
“Why not? I want to talk with my Master, too.”
“It wouldn’t be just talking, it’d be a conversation of the bodies…!”
“That’ll come later.”
“Wh-What…?”
When I boldly replied that I fully intended to do that sort of thing, Renka was visibly flustered. She also looked a little dumbfounded. She must have been appalled that I planned to just shove my dick between the two of them.
Whatever the case, her timid reaction was cute.
“What did you talk about with my Master?”
“...None of your business.”
“You weren’t talking bad about me, were you?”
“N-No, we weren’t…!”
“You look guilty.”
“I’m not…! I’m really not…!”
As Renka vehemently denied it, I slowly caressed her waist and hip. She flinched and instinctively glanced toward Chinami, making me burst out laughing. It was obvious she was being cautious because she hadn't told Chinami about our relationship yet.
Since I was in the same boat, unable to tell Miyuki, I even felt a sense of kinship.
Renka’s situation and mine were quite similar. Of course, I was the cause of it all, but… shouldn't people with the same struggles comfort each other?
Smack.
“Hic!? Mmph…!”
I gave Renka’s butt a light slap. She let out a small cry before covering her mouth, and I walked past her to the corner table.
Chinami was sipping her iced tea, her crimson lips pressed to the tip of the straw. Her face was still bright red, as if she was still embarrassed about Renka catching us during our skinship.
I sat down beside her and asked, “What did the captain say?”
“H-Huh…? Ah… she didn’t say anything in particular…”
“Really? How’s the iced tea?”
“It’s the same as last time…”
“Just okay?”
“Yes… Would you like a sip…?”
It was a rather old-fashioned line, unbefitting of such a blush-worthy situation. But coming from Chinami, it worked.
“No, I’m fine. Are you feeling stiff at all?”
“Huh…? All of a sudden…?”
“Yes.”
“No…?”
“I think you are.”
“Hmm…? Ah…!”
Chinami’s eyes darted around the room as she let out a small gasp of realization. Seeing that the cafe was empty, she relaxed and said in a barely audible voice, “My… my shoulders… might be a little stiff…”
“Is that so? Then I should loosen them up for you, right?”
“Ahem…! You have to listen to everything I say…! I feel a sign that my shoulders might get stiff, but not right now…”
What does it even mean to feel a sign of stiffness?
It was her roundabout way of telling me not to mess around during work hours. I gently massaged the back of her neck, recalling what happened the last time I gave her a massage.
An image of Chinami stomping her feet and begging me to hold her appeared in my mind.
She was cuter and prettier than anyone at that moment. I’d probably never forget the sight of her, usually so passive, actively being so endearing.
“Why are you looking at me like that…?” Chinami asked, glancing at me with an incredibly shy expression.
I gave her a bright smile and asked, “Want me to hold you?”
“Wh-What…? Why…?”
“Because I want to.”
“I-Is that so…? Then… please hold me…”
Hearing her answer, I opened my arms wide. After a moment’s hesitation, she buried her face in my chest.
Her petite frame fit perfectly in my arms.
She was the perfect size for hugging. It didn't feel the same as that time, but this was nice, too. I felt like I was healing a little.
As I held Chinami, breathing in the sweet scent of peaches that wafted into my nose—
“Matsu—Eek…!”
I let out a dry laugh as Renka, who had approached us unguardedly, covered her face just like before.
Why does Renka always show up at the most awkward times?
Was she acting out of jealousy?
It couldn't be that already… I figured she just came over with innocent intentions.
Anyway, I knew Renka had a surprisingly girly side to her, but seeing her react like that to a simple hug was a little funny.
Still holding Chinami tight as she tried to pull away, having noticed Renka’s presence, I turned only my head and answered.
“What is it?”
“Uh… you got a call…”
“A call?”
“...Your phone is on the counter…”
“Okay? Who was it?”
“I don’t know… It was an unsaved number…”
“Probably a loan advertisement or something.”
“How should I know…!”
“Why are you getting annoyed?”
“When did I—! A-Anyway, I’m going back… It’s about time for the rush, so just… ahem… handle yourselves.”
Perhaps finding the sight of us hugging embarrassing, Renka quickly turned and walked away.
As she worked behind the counter, she kept glancing over, looking extremely curious about what Chinami and I were doing.
“Phew…! W-Well, I should get going… The store is about to open…”
Chinami finally pulled away from me, fanning her face with her hand while sipping her iced tea, as if trying to cool her flushed body.
I gave her back a gentle pat and said, “Are you coming back after buying the merch?”
“No, I think I’ll go home…”
“Why? You said your shoulders were going to get stiff.”
“Th-That’s not for today, it’ll probably be tomorrow or the day after…! It might even be three or four days from now…!”
So my Chinami can even predict the future. What a talented individual.
After our nonsensical conversation, she quickly finished the rest of her iced tea. Then, her face suddenly scrunched up, and she started pressing the palm of her hand against her forehead.
“Mmmph…!”
It seemed she got a brain freeze from drinking the cold liquid too quickly.
“D-Don’t laugh…!”
She added, looking embarrassed as she glanced at my face, which was barely holding back laughter.
After showing off all sorts of cuteness in such a short time, Chinami and I stood up. While she said her goodbyes to Renka, I placed the tray on the counter for her.
“Well then… good luck, you two.”
Chinami bowed her head and left the cafe. She waved enthusiastically at me and Renka before scurrying away.
Savoring the tranquil atmosphere she’d left behind, I let out a long sigh through my nose and stepped behind the counter.
Then, I patted Renka’s rear and said, “Shall we get to work now?”
“...Yeah. We have to work… but…”
“But what?”
“Stop touching my ass.”
And here I thought she was going to complain about how I was so sweet to Chinami but so forceful with her.
When will that day come? I guess we’ll have to have a threesome first.
“No.”
Ignoring Renka’s warning with ease, I went to the sink, where a pile of dishes had accumulated, and put on the rubber gloves. Then, enjoying the sharp glare I could feel on my back, I turned the faucet on.
* * *
The sun had set, and the sky was beginning to darken.
After finishing my shift, I waited for Renka in the car. When she opened the door, fresh from a shower, and sat in the passenger seat, I shoved my phone in her face.
“Wh-What is this…?”
Startled by my sudden action, Renka’s gaze fell on the phone.
It was a video of a woman with a slender waist belly dancing, her erector spinae muscles moving fluidly.
Watching it, Renka scowled and asked, “What do you want me to do with this…?”
“Have you ever thought about learning to belly dance?”
“Belly dance…?”
“I think it would look really good if you did it, Captain.”
“What the hell, you bastard…!? Are you completely insane…?”
“Why?”
“Why are you telling me to learn that…! What am I, your plaything!?”
“I was just asking.”
“No…! I’m not learning it…!”
“Alright. It’s about time to quit the part-time job anyway. The new semester is starting soon.”
Renka was struck dumb by the abrupt change of topic.
She blinked her large eyes, studying me for a moment before nodding in agreement.
“...You’re right.”
“It’s a shame.”
“I didn’t know you were that passionate about work.”
“I meant it’s a shame I won’t be able to be with you, Captain.”
“...”
Embarrassed that she’d missed the point, Renka brought a hand to her mouth, cleared her throat with a cough, and then stroked the back of her neck, seeming secretly pleased by my roundabout confession.
Sensing the mood was about to get a little heavy, I raised my hand and lightly slapped Renka’s thigh.
Slap! My palm landed with a satisfying smack.
“Agh!!”
Startled by the unexpected spanking, Renka let out a shriek and glared at me.
“Why the hell did you hit me again…!! Do you want to die?”
“It was loud, but it didn’t hurt at all this time.”
“That may be, but you still hit me…! Why are you only violent with me!”
“How is this violent? It’s a sign of affection.”
“Oh, really? Is that how it is?”
With a look that said, I’ve got you now, Renka swung her fist at my arm.
I felt a solid thud, but there was no pain at all.
“So I can hit you like this, too? Since it’s a sign of affection?”
“Did you just say it’s a sign of affection, Captain?”
“...I didn’t say I like you, I was posing a hypothetical…!”
“I’ll let it slide. And don’t act like this again.”
“Why? It’s okay for you to hit me, but not for others to hit you? Isn’t that a huge double standard, you selfish bastard?”
“No. That’s not the reason.”
“Then what is it!”
“A slave shouldn’t raise a hand to their master.”
My tone was dead serious, and Renka’s mouth fell slightly open.
As she stood there, stunned by the sincerity in my voice, I slowly moved the hand resting on her thigh and continued.
“I’ll let it go, just this once.”
“Wh-What are you saying, you crazy…”
“And watch the swearing. Should such words be coming out of that pretty mouth?”
“...You’re the one making me swear…”
I looked at Renka as she talked back, then took a sharp breath in, making a hissing sound.
At that, Renka flinched, and her lips pressed into a firm line. It seemed that while she had a lot to say, she decided to back down for now after seeing my stern expression.
The training is going well. I’m satisfied.
I should arrange for the three of us to meet soon—me, Chinami, and her.
A threesome might be too soon, but creating a subtly erotic scene should be fine, right?
Sliding my hand between Renka’s tightly pressed thighs, I started the car, enjoying the sensual feeling of her soft skin.