My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

"No...yes, indeed, in a sense, it's strange."

Now, Izumi Kurose can confirm that Yuki Inari is a lesbian!

As for Komi Megumi, she will most likely be won over by Inari Yuki.

Because she even agreed to participate in meaningful events like bonfire parties.

Well, it's also possible that the teacher couldn't refuse the cute student's request.

But Izumi Kurose was more convinced that there was something between the two of them!

174. The Night Our Bond Began

The bonfire party will begin at 8 p.m.

In the center of the schoolyard, all the students attending the party were gathered around the unlit bonfire in front of them.

"Alright, it's time to light the campfire."

The person who lit the fire was the student council president.

He threw the torch he was holding into the campfire, and instantly the pile of wood burst into flames, spewing forth a fiery dragon.

"oh--!"

As sparks flew, the people gathered around the campfire began to cheer, their faces bathed in the firelight, turning them a warm orange hue.

Amidst the rising sparks, the student council president, holding a megaphone, shouted, "Those who want to dance, please come to the bonfire! Get ready to begin!"

"Hurry up, or we'll miss our chance."

Upon hearing this, Kurose Izumi, who had just come out of the club building, quickly grabbed Shiraishi Chire's hand and jogged with her toward the school grounds.

"Does Izumi really want to form a bond with me?"

"Are you an idiot? We've been together for ages."

"I just wanted to tease you a little."

Unfortunately, Izumi Kurose is now immune to such low-level pranks.

When they arrived at the campfire, couples holding hands had already gathered there.

These couples either looked open and confident or shy and reserved.

Of course, there are also those who are not lovers but are in an ambiguous stage.

However, under these circumstances, everyone assumed that they would be together later.

When Kurose Izumi and Shiraishi Chiren arrived, many eyes were drawn to them.

There was no way around it; they were all exceptionally good-looking.

Especially when illuminated by the campfire, it appears even warmer and softer.

Kurose Izumi accepted these gazes with composure, naturally putting her arm around Shiraishi Chire's waist, and then taking her hand with her other hand.

Then, music played over the school's public address system, announcing the start of the dance.

Everyone got moving, whether their dance steps were clumsy or skillful.

Tonight, the clouds are not visible, and it's a rare full moon.

Under that bright and beautiful full moon, the campfire emitted a blazing heat and light, dispelling the darkness.

As the soft music played, Kurose Izumi looked down at the delicate face so close to hers and whispered, "Chiren, I can't dance. If I step on you, please forgive me."

But as soon as he finished speaking, he stepped on Shiraishi Chiren's foot!

Shiraishi Chiren looked at Kurose Izumi helplessly and said with a light scolding, "...Idiot, you just said it and you stepped on it."

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I really can't dance."

"Then follow my steps."

"it is good……"

After that, Kurose Izumi obediently followed Shiraishi Chire's lead, but unfortunately...

I still stepped on quite a few.

After the dance ended, feeling rather embarrassed, Kurose Izumi pulled Shiraishi Chire away in a sheepish manner.

He felt that if he jumped down again, it would only cause Shiraishi Chiren to be trampled on a few more times.

In the Animal Research Department's office, Shiraishi Chiren sat at a birchwood table.

The stockings and indoor shoes she was wearing had been taken off.

And the instep that should have been fair and jade-like had turned bright red!

Kurose Izumi looked awkwardly at the reddened area, then at her delicate pink toes, exquisite ankles, and the perfectly shaped arch of her foot when her foot was slightly bent, and fell into deep thought.

"You care a lot?" Shiraishi Chiren glanced at him and asked.

"Of course I care, since I was the one who stepped on it." Kurose Izumi nodded, her tone somewhat apologetic.

"That's perfect, then give me a massage."

As she spoke, Shiraishi Chiren lifted her leg and placed it between Kurose Izumi's legs.

"W-How can this work?!"

Kurose Izumi's face flushed red instantly, thinking that if he rubbed it, his two legs would turn into three!

"Hmph, you stepped on this, aren't you going to take responsibility?"

Shiraishi Chiren was quite pleased with his flustered appearance and couldn't help but laugh.

“To be responsible, is this how you take responsibility?” Kurose Izumi looked down at her delicate white feet, her voice becoming high-pitched.

"Ugh...Izumi won't even massage my legs anymore?"

"Is it okay if I don't knead it?"

"no!"

Left with no other choice, Kurose Izumi reached out and grasped the sole of Shiraishi Chire's foot with one hand, while placing the other hand on the instep.

He gently kneaded it, feeling the delicate skin rubbing against his hands.

After rubbing for a while, Kurose Izumi asked in a low voice a very unromantic question: "Chirei, do you have smelly feet?"

After much thought, he could only come up with this joke to break the strangely romantic atmosphere.

"Are you an idiot?" Shiraishi Chiren reached out and slapped Kurose Izumi on the back of the head. "Beautiful girls' feet smell sweet."

“Narcissistic,” Kurose Izumi muttered.

"Then can you say I'm not a beautiful girl?"

"...No, it can't be."

"Isn't that it? If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all!"

"Fine, I won't tell you then..." Kurose Izumi said softly.

Then, he looked down at Shiraishi Chire's pink, plump, and perfectly shaped toes, and sighed that they were truly perfect.

Yes, they're the best legs he's ever seen!

Because Shiraishi Chiren was wearing a pleated skirt and was sitting on a table, a lot of her calves and thighs were exposed!

After rubbing for a while, Kurose Izumi asked softly, "Chiren, is your foot feeling any better now?"

"No, keep rubbing. Don't you like legs the most? I'm letting you take advantage of me and you don't want it." Shiraishi Chiren said with an ambiguous smile.

"Who, who said I like legs! This is a rumor! Slander! Fabricated out of thin air! Spreading rumors!"

Kurose Izumi immediately panicked, thinking that he couldn't take the blame for this.

Although I'm somewhat interested in legs, they're definitely not my favorite!

A woman's value is absolutely not measured by her legs!

You also have to use your hands, face, waist, abdomen, etc. to measure it!

But upon closer reflection, Shiraishi Chire seems to be perfect and impeccable in every way.

'That despicable woman!'

Kurose Izumi pinched Shiraishi Chire's little foot, feeling the smoothness of her skin.

"Hmph, so quick to deny it, are you feeling guilty?"

Shiraishi Chiren smiled merrily, extended an index finger, lifted Kurose Izumi's chin, and brought her face close, saying, "Izumi, since you don't like legs, then tell me, what do you like the most?"

"I……"

Kurose Izumi swallowed hard, looked into those clear and cold eyes, and subconsciously answered, "Of course I like you the most."

Upon hearing this, Shiraishi Chiren paused for a moment.

Then, she lowered her head in embarrassment and said softly, "...You're really cunning to say something like that all of a sudden."

"Shy? How cute." Seeing this, Kurose Izumi smiled smugly.

This is one of his few victories.

Occasionally, Shiraishi Chire would blush and show her cute side, but it happened very rarely.

"Idiot." Shiraishi Chiren scolded lightly, while tapping Kurose Izumi on the head with a chop to the head.

"Because you're shy, the way you hit me is also cute."

"Stop talking, you idiot!"

"Now you know how embarrassed I was when you teased me, right?"

"Hmph, I don't know!"

boom--

While the two were flirting, a loud noise suddenly came from outside the window.