The Underworld, Starting with Debt

Sitting on the sofa, Liliana hugged her knees, silently gazing into the distance, her thoughts drifting like dust. Staring at the dark television screen, for some reason, she began to miss that man again.

As the sun set, he reached out his hand to her...

"Anadas, am I beautiful?"

Suddenly, a sweet, coquettish voice came from the house next door, Misty Misty. Hearing this familiar and alluring voice, Liliana froze, her scattered thoughts coming together again.

'I never imagined that Ms. Kirimi, who usually seems so gentle and dignified, could be so... so...'

A blush crept onto Liliana's pretty face without her realizing it. She quietly went to a corner separated from the next room by only a wall and listened intently.

She knew it was impolite to eavesdrop on other people's private conversations, but she felt like a million ants were crawling inside her; she couldn't stand it.

"It's beautiful, especially tonight, Xia, you are exceptionally beautiful."

The male voice responding to Kirimi Kasumi felt strangely familiar to Liliana.

As Liliana was carefully trying to figure out who it was, the sudden, embarrassing voice made her dizzy and unable to continue thinking.

......

After taking a shower, Ito Koshito stepped out of the bathroom and dried his hair. He suddenly noticed that the bright incandescent light in the room had been adjusted to a dim yellow light, as if a beautiful filter had been added to the room.

The dense sound of rain is like a serenade, accompanied by the pattering rain curtain, as if adding a layer of hazy veil to the beauty before me.

Wu Jianxia lay half-reclined on the sofa, her full and mature figure forming an alluring S-curve due to her sleeping posture. A pure white silk camisole nightgown made her even more charming and alluring.

With her beautiful eyes half-closed, Wu Jianxia resembled a lazy cat. Her pair of neatly trimmed, rounded feet rested on the sofa cushions, looking delicate and sweet. Her fair, snow-white shoulders were exposed to the air, outlining a graceful curve.

Beneath her fair and slender collarbone, the lace pattern of her deep V-neckline accentuated her proud fullness, revealing glimpses of her fair and rosy skin. Like springtime beauty that cannot be confined within a garden wall, a single red apricot branch peeks over the wall.

Under the dim light, it shimmered with a bewitching luster, like a witch, tempting the imagination.

"Anadas, am I beautiful?"

Ito Koshito abruptly stopped in his tracks, and before he knew it, he was standing in front of Kirimi Kasumi.

"It's beautiful, especially tonight, Xia, you are exceptionally beautiful."

Staring intently at the beauty before him, Ito Koshichi could not contain his emotions. He leaned down, cupped Kirimi Kasumi's delicate chin, and slowly kissed her soft, moist lips.

"Well......"

Ito Koshito felt that he was acting strangely today. In the past, he was always restless when facing Kirimi Kasumi, let alone today when Kirimi Kasumi was dressed so hot and alluring.

However......

Ito Koshito, however, felt that his vigorous body wasn't as hot as he had imagined; instead, he felt a refreshing comfort, as if his soul was resonating with it...

......

When everything calmed down, Liliana finally came to her senses. Her long, silver hair was draped over her shoulders, which were covered with beads of sweat that clung to her bare shoulders. Her dark brown skin was as smooth and silky as melted chocolate milk.

Liliana touched her pretty face, which was hotter than burning charcoal.

The pink hue on her chocolate-colored skin was particularly alluring, making her already charming allure even more captivating.

"call--"

Liliana let out a heavy sigh, but the heat in her heart did not diminish. She decided to go outside for some fresh air.

Leaning against the wall, Liliana struggled to her feet, her body limp. She inadvertently tugged at the fabric of her jeans, and shyly glanced at the darker blue, her face flushing even more.

"Click"

Outside, the wind and rain howled, the breeze carrying a hint of dampness and chill, which made Liliana feel a little better.

"Click"

Just then, the door next to her opened, and Liliana looked over curiously. She wanted to see who this man was who could capture Miss Kirimi's heart.

"..."

Chapter 143 The Haruno Family Study Session (Part 1)

It was late June, and only a few days remained until the June monthly exams.

The heat was intense, the sky was bleached white, and the pale blue was pushed out of the horizon by the sun's blazing golden rays.

This is the sweltering summer, a time when people are incredibly irritable.

Even the cicadas hiding in the shade of the trees felt the oppressive heat and their chirping grew more and more intense, lingering in the Seishin Academy for a long time.

Ayato Haruno sat in a chair, flipping through his textbook, but his fingers didn't move at all.

His heart was already dancing with the cicadas in summer, and he became increasingly anxious as the exam drew closer.

'Ugh, I have to get tutoring from Kasumi-nee again...'

Kasumi-neechan has a gentle and kind personality, so why is she so unusually strict when it comes to studying?

Recalling Kasumi's clear, melodious voice, yet uttering monotonous phrases like numerical formulas or English letters, Haruno Ayato slumped into his seat like a wilted, dried-up vegetable.

'If only someone could take my place and be tortured by Kasumi-nee...'

"Ayato-kun, what's wrong? You seem so listless."

Just then, a voice calling out came from ahead.

The sunlight was blinding, and the boy walking towards him was bathed in golden light, making it impossible for Haruno Ayato to see his face clearly. However, Haruno Ayato felt as if he had received a divine revelation. His thoughts were as clear as a deep spring. He had found him! He was the savior he had been looking for!

Like an effervescent tablet meeting water, his previously listless body was instantly filled with vitality. Haruno Ayato excitedly stood up, and in a show of concern, pulled out a chair for Ito Koshitomo and gently pressed him down.

"Yue Zhi-jun, hehe..."

The girl's fair and delicate face, as pretty as a girl's, chuckled, making Ito Koshino get goosebumps. She subtly brushed his hand away.

Ito Koshizumi asked, "Ayato-kun, is there anything I can do for you?"

"Yue Zhi, the exams are coming up soon, how's your studying going?"

"Review? It wasn't just a quick glance and then nothing happened..."

Halfway through his speech, the air around him suddenly seemed to drop in gloom. When Ito looked over, it was as if several crows were circling around Haruno Ayato's black and white drawings, making a dejected "cawing" sound.

"...There are still some areas I'm not sure about."

"That's great, Yuezhi-kun. Would you like to come to my house for a study session this afternoon? It would be perfect if Kasumi-nee could teach us too."

His brown eyes still held a hint of clarity, and Ayato Haruno thought smugly:

'You not only saved me, but also helped Kasumi's relationship take a step further. I'm truly amazing; I killed two birds with one stone.'

Wondering how that round, soft-spoken girl would react to seeing him, Ito Koshizumi smiled knowingly and said softly, "If it's not too much trouble."

"No trouble! No trouble!"

"Hehe...it's a deal then."

......

......

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was still full of energy, but it was clear that it was losing its luster, and the intense sunlight was no longer so dazzling.

"rustle"

The breeze, carrying the heat of midsummer, swept through the treetops, causing the leaves to sway and rustle softly. A faint warmth permeated the air among the sycamore trees.

A graceful, rounded figure stood under a large tree at the school gate. Dappled sunlight fell on her, draping her in a warm, veiled garment and blurring her features.

She gazed into the distance, so still as if she didn't exist.

"Kasumi-nee, I'm here~~"

The sudden voice shattered the silence.

Kasumi Haruno turned to look at the source of the sound, her small face shining brightly in the sunlight.

"Ayato, you're here~"

Kasumi Haruno smiled gently, her lips slightly upturned, her eyes curving into two crescent moons, pure and flawless, as refreshing as a mountain stream.

However, upon seeing Ito Kozue standing next to Haruno Ayato, her round, adorable hamster-like face suddenly seemed to be splashed with rich ink, turning a vibrant red.

Approaching Haruno Kasumi, and seeing her head bowed and her brown leather shoes spinning incessantly, Ito Koshizumi smiled and said:

"Kasumi, it's been a long time."

"......haven't seen you for a long time."

Her delicate and lovely face seemed to drip with water, and her curved eyebrows and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye made it impossible to hide her tenderness. Haruno Kasumi gently bit her lip and responded in a soft voice.

Haruno Ayato tilted his head, secretly observing the shy Kasumi-nee, silently offering his blessings.

"Kasumi-nee, Yuezhi-kun is also coming to our house for a study session."

She glanced up furtively and met Ito Koji's smiling eyes. Haruno Kasumi, like a mouse encountering a cat, quickly looked away, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Oh."

"Kasumi is so cute."

Kasumi Haruno's cheeks flushed red again.

......

......

The summer sun is very strong, and girls usually wear thin silk jackets or use umbrellas to protect their skin.

Haruno Ayato took the item out of Haruno Kasumi's bag, opened it, and handed it to Ito Koshitomo.

"Yuezhi-kun, I'm rather short, could you please help Kasumi-nee support me?"

"Haha, of course."

The pink umbrella was small and delicate. Ito Koshito grabbed the handle and slowly pushed it to Kasumi's shoulder, just avoiding her ear.

The small umbrella shielded her from the scorching sunlight and the whistling hot wind that kept swirling around her ears. Feeling Ito Koshitomo's broad chest close to her, Haruno Kasumi's mind went completely blank.

Until Ito Koshitoshi's warm and magnetic voice said, "Hmm, you're much better now, aren't you?"

“Thank you…”

The three of them traveled together. At this time of day, it wasn't yet rush hour, and the streets were not crowded with only a few vehicles passing by occasionally.