Master of the Machete Style Manga

Chapter 178 The Gluttonous Ai Hoshino (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
The door opened the moment Ai Hoshihara pressed the doorbell.

Ai Hoshihara looked into the room in surprise, and Kenya Sakamoto was smiling at her.

"Opening the door so quickly?" Ai Hoshihara said.

Kenjiro Sakamoto said, "I came over when I heard your footsteps."

"You could tell from that?" Ai Hoshihara was slightly surprised.

“Of course, I know everything about you,” Ken Sakamoto said.

"Tsk tsk." Ai Hoshino clicked her tongue and said, "No wonder she's an expert on feet."

"Is footsteps considered part of the feet?" Ken Sakamoto asked.

"Who knows? I'm not a foot fetishist." Ai Hoshino stepped into the house and closed the door behind her.

“I knew you’d be coming tonight, so I’ve been waiting,” Ken Sakamoto said. “Can you hear me? I’ve already started running the bathwater over there.”

"What if I don't come?" Hoshino Ai asked.

"Then I'll keep waiting until you come."

"You're really good with words, just trying to please me?"

Ken Sakamoto reached out his hand to Ai Hoshihara, but Ai Hoshihara didn't take his hand. Instead, she threw the plastic bag from the convenience store at him.

Ken Sakamoto caught it with both hands, and after touching it, he knew what was inside.

"You bought this too?" Ken Sakamoto said, taking out a small bottle containing liquid from inside.

"I just grabbed it," Ai Hoshihara said.

“I don’t think you need this. I bought it last time but never used it,” Ken Sakamoto said.

"Stop talking." Ai Hoshihara grabbed Ken Sakamoto by the collar and pulled him towards her.

She went straight into the house without even taking off her shoes.

Because she was wearing high heels, Ai Hoshihara was now almost as tall as Ken Sakamoto, so he didn't need to look down at all to taste her full lips.

Pushing Sakamoto Ken a few steps into the house, she swung her legs one after the other and took off her high heels to avoid twisting her ankle if she moved too vigorously.

At this moment, the two had arrived at the workbench. Sakamoto Ken leaned against the edge of the table, and Hoshihara Ai climbed onto his shoulders and hugged him tightly.

Sakamoto Ken's clothes were in a rather messy state, so he simply took them off and threw them onto the back of the chair behind him.

Just now, it was Ai Hoshihara who launched a surprise attack on him. Now, the offensive has shifted, and Ken Sakamoto is hugging Ai Hoshihara from behind, unbuttoning the buttons on her clothes one by one with his hands.

"Is it on the first floor?" Ai Hoshihara whispered in Ken Sakamoto's ear.

"Take a shower first."

With his right arm supporting Ai Hoshihara's back, Ken Sakamoto bent down and scooped her up in a princess carry with his left hand. Ai Hoshihara also hooked her arm around Ken Sakamoto's shoulder in response.

"Are you sure you want to come with me?" Ai Hoshihara asked, biting Ken Sakamoto's earlobe. "You said last time that I use boiling water to take a bath."

"Can you turn the temperature down a bit this time?" Ken Sakamoto asked.

"Okay, it's hot enough with you here~" Hoshino Ai agreed.

This shower lasted a full hour.

Of course, it wasn't all about taking a bath.

When they came out, both of them were a little dizzy.

Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, and she exuded wisps of rising moisture.

Ai Hoshino's steps were a little unsteady, but you could tell from her eyes that she was in high spirits.

“I’ll sleep here tonight,” said Ai Hoshihara, wrapping her arms around Ken Sakamoto’s waist.

"I never intended to let you go."

Ken Sakamoto pulled Ai Hoshihara upstairs.

"Why are all the rooms empty?" This was the first time Ai Hoshihara had come upstairs to the studio. She had pretended to be a reader visiting and had only walked around the first floor.

“We don’t need these rooms yet, let’s leave them empty,” Ken Sakamoto said.

"You don't need it?" Ai Hoshihara grabbed Ken Sakamoto, making him stop. "There are three rooms on the second floor, right? If you don't need them, why did you rent such a big house?"

“Of course, it’s for the studio on the first floor,” Ken Sakamoto said.
Ai Hoshino chuckled and said, "Don't think I don't know what you're after."

Ken Sakamoto shook his head and said, "It's definitely not just for the studio on the first floor."

Ai Hoshino rolled her eyes at him and said, "You bastard, really... you were killed by three women in your past life, and you still want to have fun this time?"

Ken Sakamoto turned his head away, did not answer the question, and went straight upstairs.

Ai Hoshino immediately followed.

Ai Hoshihara and Ken Sakamoto arrived at the third floor of the studio, which only had two rooms.

Ken Sakamoto pushed open the door to his Japanese-style room, and Ai Hoshihara leaned in and glanced inside.

Ai Hoshihara said, "Is your room this simple?"

Ken Sakamoto looked around the room and said, "I don't have any requirements for my living environment."

He went inside and continued, "Although it's a bit simple, it's still quite spacious, right? With a few more quilts, it's more than enough for three or four people to live in."

At that moment, Ken Sakamoto noticed that Ai Hoshihara was staring at the two futons placed on the tatami mat.

Ken Sakamoto immediately knew what she was thinking, so he said, "Mio took a nap in the studio a few days ago, so I put an extra blanket there."

Ai Hoshihara continued to gaze at Ken Sakamoto.

Ken Sakamoto continued, "That day was a weekday, and the assistants and editors were all there. There was absolutely no chance to do the kind of thing you're imagining. The room wasn't soundproof at all."

Ai Hoshino crossed her arms, raised an eyebrow, and looked at Ken Sakamoto, saying, "Of course I know you didn't do anything in reality, but... in the afternoon?"

Ken Sakamoto nodded in agreement: "Indeed, I entered that dream with Mio that day."

Ai Hoshino interrupted him: "You don't need to tell me about dreams."

She kicked the blankets and said, "I won't use the ones she slept in."

Ken Sakamoto bent down, rolled up the blanket on the floor, and stuffed it into the cabinet next to him: "It's okay, we can sleep together."

"Then, what is this?"

Ai Hoshino stood next to a low cabinet by the wall and reached out to pick up a black bra from the cabinet.

“It’s Haruna’s,” Sakamoto Ken answered truthfully.

Hoshino Ai stared at him with a half-smile and said, "How come she slept here with you too? And even took off her clothes? Didn't you say you only slept with me in real life?"

Ken Sakamoto maintained a smile that was about 80% complete and said, "She was just changing clothes in my room and forgot to take the clothes she took off with her."

Hoshino Ai asked, "Did you forget to take it, or did you leave it here on purpose?"

Ken Sakamoto shrugged and said, "She must have forgotten on purpose... Love, you don't need to doubt it. It wasn't my intention to keep these. I don't have a fetish for collecting pretty girls' underwear."

Ai Hoshino casually tossed the bra she was holding back onto the cabinet.

Then she noticed something else conspicuous, so she bent down slightly and picked up the small box from the cabinet.

“001…You’ve already prepared everything at home.”

Ken Sakamoto nodded matter-of-factly: "Of course, I'm always ready, after all, safety comes first."

Ai Hoshino asked, "Who are you planning to be with?"

Ken Sakamoto didn't say anything more. He took two steps forward and hugged Ai Hoshihara.

"Of course it's with you, and only with you, Ai. Let's not worry about the other two right now."

Neither of them were wearing clothes when they came out of the bathroom.

Moreover, my whole body was still warm after taking a hot bath.

His skin felt especially smooth and delicate after the bath, and Ken Sakamoto lingered on it for a while.

Ai Hoshihara didn't say much, after all, she had anticipated what would happen to Ken Sakamoto.

Although she seemed a little jealous just now, she didn't really care.

All she cared about was whether she was number one. Just like how she had been obsessed with getting first place since she was in school.

And so, without realizing it, the two ended up kissing against the wall.

Ai Hoshino pressed her back against the light switch in the room, and with a "click" sound, the entire room was plunged into darkness.

Only the faint starlight filtering through the curtains allowed a barely discernible outline of the other person's body.

Ken Sakamoto gently laid Ai Hoshihara down, and she cooperated completely with him.

Ken Sakamoto whispered in Ai Hoshihara's ear, "Ai, I want the lights on."

As he was about to get up after saying that, Ai Hoshihara grabbed him, gently bit Ken Sakamoto's ear, and said, "No, let's turn off the lights."

Ken Sakamoto didn't insist.

After a while, my eyes adjusted and I could see a little better in the dark.

They didn't bring the box they opened on the first floor with them when they came up.

Fortunately, the box that Natsume Mio brought last time worked just right.

Otherwise, if we make him go downstairs to get it now, his enthusiasm will wane considerably.

Sakamoto Ken silently thanked Natsume Mio in his heart, then skillfully opened the box and stuffed one of the boxes into Hoshihara Ai's hand.

Ai Hoshino skillfully tore open the plastic packaging and smoothly used it with Ken Sakamoto.

Exhausted, Kenjiro Sakamoto lay down on his blankets and fell asleep throughout the rest of the night.

In him, there is an even more dizzy and confused Ai Hoshihara.

It wasn't until the next morning, when the sun had warmed the room, that Ken Sakamoto opened his eyes and woke up.

Ai Hoshino remained lying on her side against his chest, her eyes quietly closed.

After sensing Sakamoto Ken's movement, she opened her eyes, propped herself up with her hands, and looked down at the lying Sakamoto Ken.

Then her gaze shifted to her feet.

Ai Hoshino's lips curled into a slightly teasing smile as she whispered to Ken Sakamoto, "Want some breakfast so early in the morning?"

Ken Sakamoto reached to the side with his left hand and touched an empty cardboard box.

He shook his head and said, "It's still not..."

Ai Hoshihara didn't insist.

She stretched lazily on the tatami mat, stood up and said, "I'm going to take a bath, do you want to come with me?"

Ken Sakamoto shook his head and said, "You should wash first. You said last night that the temperature had dropped a bit, but it's still almost scalding me."

Ai Hoshino scoffed and went downstairs. Soon after, Ken Sakamoto heard the sound of rushing water.

He sat cross-legged on the bedding, his hair somewhat disheveled, looking at the bedding, which was even more disheveled than his hair.

As he recalled the scenes from last night, he suddenly felt as if he had returned to the time when he spent time with Ai Hoshihara in the previous game.

Moreover, I feel that the Ai Hoshihara from last time was not as fierce as she is now.

It seems he did the right thing this time, not only eliminating the risk of Ai Hoshihara having a hatchet, but also making her cooperate with him.

Ken Sakamoto cleaned up the mess, removing the blanket and taking it downstairs to put it in the washing machine.

The small bottle of stuff that Ai Hoshihara bought yesterday was indeed useless; just like Ken Sakamoto said, he didn't need it at all.

All I need to do is wash the sheets...

It would be best not to do this in the room in the future. Perhaps you could consider preparing some special entertainment facilities in the soundproof room next door.

I remember visiting a couples' hotel last week; the waterbed in that room left a deep impression on me.

Ken Sakamoto's mind raced with thoughts as he casually flipped through the manga manuscripts while sitting in his chair.

Soon, the bathroom door opened, and Ai Hoshino slowly walked out.

Next, it was Sakamoto Ken's turn to shower. It wasn't until almost noon that the two of them were able to change their clothes comfortably.

Ai Hoshihara didn't bring her own clothes this time, so she could only wear a set of Ken Sakamoto's clothes, and even a pair of Ken Sakamoto's boxer shorts underneath.

Although it didn't fit perfectly, I could manage to get on the bus. I could change it when I got home, since I wouldn't be walking far anyway.

At Ai Hoshihara's insistence, Ken Sakamoto drove this time.

Although he was driving without a license, his driving skills were quite proficient, and the police would generally not bother to come and check him.

However... I feel that Ai Hoshihara has some dangerous, outlaw-like thoughts.

The vehicle drove towards Ai Hoshihara's apartment in Bunkyo Ward.

Ai Hoshihara sat in the passenger seat, tugged at Ken Sakamoto's T-shirt, which was a bit loose for her, and even sniffed the smell on the clothes.

Of course, the clothes had already been washed and didn't smell of him, but that didn't stop Ai Hoshino from looking like she was really enjoying herself.

Ai Hoshihara leaned closer to Ken Sakamoto and said, "Shall we continue when we get to my house?"

Kenjiro Sakamoto: "You still want more? I remember you weren't this greedy last time around."

Ai Hoshino retorted, "What? You can't do it?"

Ken Sakamoto shook his head and said, "I'm okay, but I have to go back and finish my manuscript."

Ai Hoshino clicked her tongue and said, "Are you rushing to finish your manuscript, or are you trying to catch someone who's coming to your house later?"

“They might come to my house again this afternoon…” Sakamoto Ken hesitated for two seconds before saying, “You know, it’s been really tough for me.”

Hoshino Ai chuckled and said, "I already covered for you at the banquet last night. If they still come to your door with machetes now, there's nothing I can do. You can only say that the scumbag deserves it."

Ken Sakamoto joked, "No way, we don't even have kids. It would be such a waste if they killed me."

Ai Hoshino continued, "Didn't I say last night that I didn't want to use it? It was you who insisted."

Ken Sakamoto said, "It's too early to talk about this. Besides, how could I possibly get stabbed... especially since you're here to help me."

"Alright, I didn't say I was going to eat you. I'm busy too. I'll change my clothes and head to the lab later," said Ai Hoshihara.

"We'll be there soon..."

Ken Sakamoto replied, but before he could finish speaking, with both hands gripping the steering wheel, he saw Ai Hoshihara suddenly leaning towards him with a mischievous grin.

Suddenly, Ken Sakamoto jolted, and the steering wheel trembled slightly, but thankfully he regained control immediately.

Ken Sakamoto quickly said, "Don't disturb me while I'm driving, it's dangerous."

Ai Hoshihara said, "Don't you like this? I remember it very clearly."

Sakamoto Ken's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't continue the conversation.

As for Ai Hoshihara saying that she "remembers it very clearly," that was from last week's playthrough.

The two went on a road trip together, and on the boring highway, this guy liked to play pranks.

Fortunately, he drove steadily; looking back now, I still feel a bit scared.

If someone jerks and swerves at high speed, it could easily result in a fatal accident.

Ai Hoshino didn't intend to continue playing pranks, but just as she was about to pull her hand back, she suddenly exclaimed "Huh!"

He immediately reached out and stuffed his hand directly into Sakamoto Ken's pocket.

Ken Sakamoto's reaction this time was even stronger.

After all, this time it was Hoshino Ai who caught his phone!
With his phone in his pocket, Ken Sakamoto could feel it vibrating; someone was calling.

If Ai Hoshino hadn't reached out, she would never have noticed his phone vibrating.

Ken Sakamoto would simply act as if nothing had happened, and only check who had called after he got off the bus.

At that moment, Ai Hoshino had already taken her phone out of his pocket.
She glanced at the caller ID and said to Ken Sakamoto, "Natsume Mio? Why is she calling you?"

Ken Sakamoto glanced at his phone screen and said, "Just leave it for now, don't hang up. Just pretend you didn't hear it, I'll call back later... Huh?!"

As Sakamoto Ken was speaking, he saw Hoshihara Ai move her finger and press the answer button.

(End of this chapter)