Chapter 74: Chapter 63 - Aphrodisiacs and Love Potions
"It's all right now, Haruno-senpai…"
After gently patting Haruno Kasumi's head, Ito Yoshito turned to look at Shinomiya Natsuha.
"Natsuha…"
"Thank you, Yoshito-kun. You've helped me once again…"
Shinomiya Natsuha gazed at Ito Yoshito with bright, warm burgundy eyes, locking her arm through his muscular one. An overwhelming sense of safety enveloped her heart.
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"Get lost!"
'What now…'
Shinomiya Natsuha gripped the glass bottle tightly in her hands, staring at the three shady figures opposite her, their lewd smiles revealing their intentions. A wave of concern washed over her.
'If I had known, I should have come with Yoshito-kun…'
Regret surged within her as she recalled her reckless actions. Just days ago, she had learned that two bold girls were trying to entice Ito Yoshito, and she feared he might be consumed by Tsushima Rina and Kurashiki Reina…
Natsuha was restless; she had been under the impression that she and Yoshito-kun had reached the kissing stage in their romantic endeavor, labelled as stage B in the "ABCs of Love."
This ABC framework refers to the three developmental stages in romantic relationships, which come in many variations. According to the version Natsuha used, stage A was holding hands, stage B was kissing, and stage C was more intimate activities…
Having only the final step to complete, Natsuha had planned to fully give herself to him once they officially became a couple, believing that their feelings for each other were undeniably mutual—merely waiting for the right moment to confess before they smoothly transitioned into a relationship. Thus, she felt no urgency.
However, the aggressive approach of the two bold girls was overwhelming, and Natsuha knew Yoshito-kun well enough to understand that he could easily be swayed by temptations!
So, when Yoshito-kun had abandoned her—who had taken a day off from her club activities to be with him—believing he had gone out with those girls, she had impulsively dialed the number she had acquired by chance.
According to the referral, the aphrodisiac they sold was remarkably effective and could easily shatter a person's will, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who had intimate relations with the user.
Indeed! An aphrodisiac! Shinomiya Natsuha intended to use this radical method to reclaim Yoshito-kun from those girls and make him entirely hers…
Thus, after Yoshito-kun left, Natsuha negotiated with the seller over the phone and arrived at this KTV private room on Saturday to buy the potion.
But unexpectedly, the unscrupulous sellers had ulterior motives, wanting her to test out the drug's effects.
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Stealing a glance at the trembling Haruno Kasumi hiding behind her, Natsuha felt a rising sense of panic as the troublesome figures approached.
'Can I really beat them alone? Yoshito-kun, save me…'
"Ah…"
A scream full of pain echoed from outside the door, drawing Natsuha's gaze toward the agile scene unfolding outside. A familiar face appeared at the glass window—none other than Ito Yoshito.
'Yoshito-kun…!!'
He bore a menacing smile, looking terrifying to the three thugs confronting Natsuha. But to her,
A comforting warmth surged forth from the depths of her heart, filling her with a glow, radiating outward and ebbing through her body, making her feel warm and relaxed enough to drop her defensive stance.
"Boom!"
As she watched Yoshito-kun fiercely assault the thugs, causing chaos in the room, Natsuha pressed her palms against her chest, feeling her heart race, the warmth coalescing within her and causing her mask to dampen…
"Yoshito-kun…"
Watching the figure that resembled a celestial being, Natsuha whispered his name, her eyes inadvertently drifting toward the two vials of drugs left behind by the thugs on the table.
She had already witnessed the effect of the white potion earlier—it was an aphrodisiac! Haruno Ayato lay quietly in the corner of the sofa, a testament to that!
And the pink vial… it must be the aphrodisiac Natsuha wanted… although she was uncertain about its effectiveness.
Seizing the opportunity while Haruno Kasumi was captivated by Yoshito-kun's strength, Natsuha stealthily grabbed both vials and concealed them.
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"Natsuha… are you okay?"
"Thank you, Yoshito-kun. You've helped me again…"
As she gazed into Yoshito-kun's concerned face, Natsuha felt the vials in her pocket. 'Well, Yoshito-kun, if you need to blame anyone, blame yourself for tempting me first…'
"Natsuha, why are you here so…?"
"What happened?"
"Is there a show to watch?"
"Let me see!"
A cacophony of voices from outside the room interrupted Yoshito-kun's question.
It seemed Yoshito-kun's commotion had attracted considerable attention. And just like that, a group of girls flocked into the room, most notably Kurashiki Reina and her friends.
Upon entering, Reina's gaze was drawn to the disarray where Yoshito-kun stood, confirming the thugs strewn about on the floor were clearly his doing.
She elegantly approached Yoshito-kun, pushing Kasumi aside, and leaned against him, gazing up at him softly.
"Yoshikun, you're really amazing."
Seeing Yoshito-kun and Reina so close, Shinomiya Natsuha frowned but chose to remain silent…
Only… the grip of the vials in her pocket tightened…
Haruno Kasumi, having been shoved aside, stood awkwardly, wiping her tears as she covertly watched Yoshito-kun surrounded by the two girls.
'Yoshito-kun… so handsome and strong… he exudes such a sense of safety. He truly is popular! If only Ayato could be this strong too, perhaps I would feel more at ease… Ayato? Ayato!'
Suddenly realizing her brother was still sprawled on the sofa, Kasumi hurried over to attend to him.
"Reina, I think I should take Natsuha and the others home first."
"Hmm…"
Kurashiki Reina initially intended to resist, but under Yoshito-kun's authoritative gaze, she couldn't help but acquiesce, feeling inexplicably excited, her former regal demeanor crumbling away.
"Okay, then, Yoshito-kun, leave this to me."
"Thank you, Reina."
"No need to be so polite, Yoshito-kun and I are close friends." Reina smirked, her eyes narrowing in delight as she leaned forward and kissed Yoshito-kun's cheek.
Her gaze shifted to Natsuha, eager to see the flustered expression on someone who had lost their possession, feeling helpless and frustrated.
Although she had succumbed to Yoshito-kun, the outcome was the same; she had now firmly grasped him.
"Heh…"
With a huff, Natsuha turned away, refusing to look at Reina's smug face. 'Just wait, Yoshito-kun will soon be mine.'
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