The Underworld, Starting with Debt

"Are you in such a hurry?"

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As night falls, neon lights illuminate the billboards in front of the KTVs, casting a dazzling array of colors that make the streets appear mysterious and add a hazy veil to the city's nightlife.

Beside the billboard, Kurashiki Rena leaned against the wall, panting, and smiled smugly as she took a black wallet out of her bag.

"Hmph~ Rina is nothing, I know you too well."

A cool evening breeze gently caressed Kurashiki Rena's waist-length golden hair, also carrying away the sweat from her body.

"You like to sneak food? Hmph~ You idiot Rina~ I'll take you first!"

Did you think she didn't notice? No, that was just compensation for her best friend!

Swipe open the phone screen, and Kurashiki Reina's expectant and excited smile is reflected on the bright screen. With a few taps of her slender little fingers, she opens the chat window for Ito Koshitomo on Line.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Posted about ten minutes ago (at a traffic light intersection).

Rena Kurashiki: [Ashi, you left your wallet in the private room, I got it for you~] (Read)

Ito Koshitomo (Ato): [It is indeed lost. Thank you, Reina. Could you bring it to me tomorrow?] (Read)

Rena Kurashiki: [No! Come and get it now. I'll wait for you at the karaoke entrance.] (Read)

Ito Koshitomo (Ato): [Sigh—I don't want to go back...] (Read)

Rena Kurashiki: [No more nonsense! This queen orders you to come here right now! (Arrogant.jpg)] (Read)

Ito Koshitomo (A-Shitomo): [Yes, ma'am.jpg] (Read)

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Rena Kurashiki: [Have you arrived yet?] (Unread)

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

I'm right behind you~

Kurashiki Rena felt as if a small furnace was constantly approaching from behind, and the temperature was gradually rising, making her feel unbearably hot all over.

Looking back, she saw that Ito Koshino's heaving chest was almost touching her nose, and a strong smell of sweat carrying male hormones assaulted her brain, making her feel dizzy.

"what?!"

Kurashiki Rena was startled; her chest felt like it was being pounded by a rabbit.

Ito Koshiki gently pinched Kurashiki Reina's nose and tapped her head with his other hand in dissatisfaction.

"Rena, why did you lie to me?"

"W-what? I didn't lie..."

Turning her head slightly, Kurashiki Rena blinked innocently and said.

"Didn't you just arrive?"

His large hand traced down her delicate face and stroked Kurashiki Rena's slender, long neck, touching a layer of sticky, warm sweat.

The scorching heat spread from her palms, and a tingling current surged through her body, causing Kurashiki Rena's delicate body to tremble slightly and shiver.

No, that's not it~

Kurashiki Rena remained stubborn, refusing to meet Ito Koshitoshi's deep gaze.

"Haha~"

Ito Koshichi chuckled softly, touched Kurashiki Reina's delicate cheek again, gently turned her pretty face back, and gazed into her clear, azure eyes.

"Rena, you made me sweat again, and I feel sticky and uncomfortable."

"My dear, tell me, how should I punish you?"

"punish......"

Muttering softly, Kurashiki Rena raised her head, her bright, clear eyes brimming with moisture, as if pink hearts were hidden within them.

To Ito Koshito's surprise, this time the blonde, greedy little cat didn't pout her red lips at him affectionately as usual, expectantly waiting for him to give her a warm, deep kiss.

Kurashiki Rena slipped the wallet she had been carrying under her arm into Ito Koshichi's arms, stepped back from Ito Koshichi's embrace, and grabbed his hand.

"Ah Zhi, come with me~"

With her eyes brimming with tears, Kurashiki Reina, walking ahead, turned her head and revealed an indescribable charm as she led Ito further and further into a secluded path.

Ahead in the dark alley, a faint pink light gradually appeared, filling the dim space.

Kurashiki Rena's smile grew increasingly ambiguous, revealing her growing anticipation.

"arrive!"

The pink billboard above the hotel emitted a faint, ambiguous glow, illuminating the end of the dimly lit alley.

This is clearly a love hotel.

"This, this is?"

"Rena, you..."

"Ah, stop~"

The red bow tie at the collar had long been removed, revealing a loose white shirt that exposed her delicate collarbone and the subtle hint of her deep cleavage.

Gazing intently at Kurashiki Rena, the pink hearts in her eyes seemed to solidify, and Kurashiki Rena stuck out her pink tongue and licked her luscious lips.

"Ah Zhi, shall we do something bad?"

Chapter 107 "Rena, how lame!"

In the pitch-black night sky, stars twinkle, like the eyes of the night, curiously peering into the bustling city.

An uneasy atmosphere began to stir on the distant horizon, as dark clouds gathered silently like an uninvited group, obscuring the stars.

They were heavy and thick, like canvases stained with ink, dyeing the sky a deep, dark gray. The air was filled with the unique dampness of the rain, making even breathing seem viscous.

"Beep beep~~"

A light rain began to fall, a gentle drizzle that quickly shrouded the night in a hazy mist.

Ito Koshitoshi knelt on the sofa, gazing at the hazy glass window. Outside, blue and red lights shimmered in the misty rain, dragging the entire city into a surreal, intoxicating world.

Jin... Drunk...?

Ito Koshihiko lowered his eyes thoughtfully.

Seated on the sofa in the far left corner of the bedroom, Kurashiki Rena leaned forward, her hands supporting her on the armrests, her head resting on a sofa cushion, her face mostly obscured except for a wisp of golden hair that clung to her smooth forehead, swaying gently with her slight trembling.

"Reina..."

A soft call, tinged with tenderness and affection, flowed from Ito Koshito's lips.

He reached out and stroked her loose, long golden hair, his fingertips tracing her slender, graceful swan neck, down her delicate shoulders, and slowly caressing her supple, smooth back. He felt the sticky, sweaty texture on her soft skin, which made Ito Koshino reluctant to let go.

"Ok?"

Feeling his touch, Kurashiki Rena slowly opened her sleepy, tired, alluring eyes.

His fingertips were slightly cold, and the moment they touched her skin, her voluptuous body trembled slightly, making her shiver involuntarily. She shrank her neck and buried her head even lower.

Noticing Kurashiki Rena's adorable reaction, Ito Koshizumi couldn't help but chuckle softly, continuing to trace the graceful curve of her back, his hands cupping her slender waist.

Her delicate body trembled again, and Kurashiki Rena dared not pretend to be asleep any longer. She quickly lifted her head, which was buried deep in the pillow, and turned to look at Ito Koshitomo.

Her clear, beautiful, and alluring eyes were somewhat dazed, shimmering with tender emotions, as if they could bewitch and captivate.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, catching the tears at the corners of her eyes. With great difficulty, she managed to focus her upturned eyes, and Kurashiki Reina's cherry lips trembled as she murmured:

"Ah, Ah Zhi... No...!"

"stop......"

"Please... let me go..."

She mumbled several incoherently, making unclear noises, before Ito Koshino finally understood the meaning behind Kurashiki Reina's sweet, cloying voice.

Gazing with a smile at Kurashiki Rena's flushed and pretty face, Ito Koshitoshi's heart fluttered. He leaned down and pressed his high, firm nose against the tip of her nose.

Two warm noses collided, emitting an ambiguous buzz, like the tender whispers between lovers.

"Reina..."

The warm, moist breath caressed her sensitive skin, making Rena Kurashiki's heartstrings tighten as well.

Such close contact made her head feel dizzy and lightheaded.

"How lame!"

Kurashiki Rena wanted to retort, but when faced with Ito Koshizumi's smiling eyes, she seemed to have been hit where it hurt, let out a soft moan, and was defeated.

"I'm so sorry, Zhi~ No, I can't take it anymore..."

He kissed Kurashiki Reina's cheek tenderly, then Ito Koshichi picked her up and carried her to the bedside, gently putting her down and covering her with a blanket.

"Let's rest a bit before taking a shower~"

He handed the warm water he had poured to Kurashiki Rena, and watched her sip it like a kitten. Ito Kozue couldn't help but reach out and smooth her disheveled long hair.

Are you going home tonight?

"Ah."

Enjoying Ito Koshichi's tenderness, Kurashiki Reina, her face full of happiness, gently rubbed against Ito Koshichi's palm.

"I've already called my family to pick me up. Ah Zhi, you can take my family's car home later too."

Looking out the window at the world through the rain, Ito Koshitomo nodded gently.

"That would be troublesome."

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"Clatter, crash, crash -"