In practice, I can issue tasks to my master.

However, Karuizawa Megumi hoped that Nangong Makoto wouldn't slow down, because that would only make things more tedious.

"Um... Mr. Nangong, have you... been dating... other girls...?"

"No."

Nangong Cheng lied without changing his expression: "Would you believe me if I said I actually stole it from another girl's room?"

"what?!"

Karuizawa Kei was taken aback by Nangong Makoto's explanation.

Then, in that moment of distraction, she almost lost her mind.

"Steal...steal?"

"No... that can't be, right?"

Whom can Nangong Cheng steal from?

Oh no, if he wanted to, he might not even need to steal it...

For example, Airi Sakura.

If Nangong Cheng really wanted it, he probably wouldn't be able to get her to take it off and give it to him on the spot with just a word.

As for Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyo...

That's a bit risky.

But mainly it's because she doesn't know the specifics. Maybe their relationship is already so good that they can exchange intimate items.

It's also not impossible that Ichinose Honami is involved...

Could it be that she misunderstood?

"Nothing is impossible."

Is it difficult?

Nangong Cheng leaned down and whispered in Karuizawa Megumi's ear, "For example, if I said I wanted to visit your room, Karuizawa-kun, would you refuse me?"

"Then I'll find an excuse to get you out of my way, like I want to eat your cooking, and then it'll be easy to steal it."

Karuizawa Megumi rolled her eyes.

Ultimately, whether or not Nangong Cheng stole the underwear in the bathroom... isn't really that important.

The important thing is to enjoy the present moment.

Since it's a rare opportunity to experience Nangong Jun's massage service again, I should fully immerse myself in it and enjoy it.

But... why was the quest triggered at this time?

[Mission Issued: The True Woman Challenge - Stay Alert Until Nangong Cheng's Massage Ends]

[Task Reward: 1000 points]

[Mission Failed: Inform Nangong Cheng that you have been fantasizing about him and performing stress-relieving actions hundreds of times during this period.]

Karuizawa Kei's expression suddenly hardened.

Haha, I'm betting on her reputation as a good girl, she'll definitely stick to it this time!

But she soon started to panic.

"Nan...Nangong Jun...what...what is this...what is this...wasn't it...not here before...?"

Humans are the most adaptable organisms to their environment.

Therefore, although Karuizawa Megumi felt that Nangong Makoto's massage would make her experience a "painful yet pleasurable" feeling, it was essentially still within her tolerance range.

But if new massage tools are added on top of that, then it's hard to say what will happen.

"Don't be nervous, it's just a very common massage aid. I actually recommend that you buy one, Karuizawa-kun."

"Didn't the woman in that stress-relieving video I recommended to you before also use it?"

"Think back to how she felt."

Karuizawa Kei actually subconsciously recalled it for a moment.

After all, she had watched quite a lot of it in the period immediately after opening the door to this new world, and it left a deep impression on her.

But the problem is-

"This...this isn't...the same...thing..."

What are you saying in your gibberish?

Nangong Cheng didn't care what Karuizawa Kei wanted to say; he was completely flustered and had no time to reply to her.

Massage works like this: customers only need to lie on the massage bed, close their eyes and relax, and occasionally cry out in pain, but the massage therapist has a lot to consider.

Where to press, where not to press, which acupoints require more pressure, and which acupoints require less pressure.

In short, it's extremely troublesome and is widely recognized as a very energy-consuming and physically demanding task; it's not something that can be done by just anyone.

"..."

"..."

Karuizawa Kei remained silent.

The main problem is that I can't speak anymore.

Then she suddenly remembered a sentence she had seen back in junior high school—

"Life is like that; if you can't fight it, you can only choose to adapt to and accept it."

So she actually started pretending to be a corpse.

But this body is strange.

Because she can sing.

"uh-huh?"

Nangong Cheng naturally noticed Karuizawa Kei's change, but that didn't stop him from continuing the massage.

This is a case of—you know my ulterior motives, and I know your feigned modesty.

It's an unspoken understanding.

Time flowed slowly amidst the singing.

When Karuizawa Kei walked out of Nangong Cheng's bedroom, she felt as if all the bones in her body had been removed. If the latter hadn't supported her, she probably would have collapsed to the ground like mud.

"Get a good night's sleep when you get back, and you should feel much better the next day."

"Um……"

The girl's voice was weak and feeble, like a kitten meowing after basking in the sun all afternoon, or like a drunkard acting out.

"Nangong Jun...you're wicked...you bully people...you big bad guy...you stinking pig!"

To be honest, she was just being coquettish.

They might even be saying it on purpose.

But in the end, Nangong Cheng let Karuizawa Kei stay on him to recover her strength, after all, reciprocity is a traditional virtue of the Chinese.

"So... those clothes were really stolen?"

A while later.

Karuizawa Kei suddenly spoke up again.

Nangong Cheng was speechless for a moment.

No, why are you still thinking about this?

But just as he was about to answer, Karuizawa Kei pushed him away and broke free from his embrace.

Then a rustling sound began.

"This is mine."

The girl turned her head away, choosing not to look him in the eye, but her rosy cheeks said it all.

Nangong Cheng stared at the clothes in front of him, which still retained much of the girl's body heat and fragrance, and was speechless for a moment.

"What, what are you doing..."

"Why can't mine be done?"

Out of the corner of her eye, Karuizawa noticed that Nangong Cheng hadn't reached out to take her clothes, and she thought he was being rejected, so she got a little anxious.

Forgetting all about being shy, she used her strength a second time to shove the clothes into Nangong Cheng's hands.

"..."

Nangong Cheng sighed.

Indeed, it's so hard to guess what girls are thinking.

Let's just order directly.

"Karuizawa-san, do you know what I'm going to do with your clothes?"

“…I know.”

Karuizawa Megumi nodded, trying to appear calm, but the way she crossed her arms and turned her head away suggested she was quite guilty.

She said, "It's nothing like the things you guys do. I have that much common sense."

"Use it however you like. If you want it warm, just tell me. Stealing girls' clothes can be a real hassle if we get caught... especially with those girls from Class C possibly still following us."

Nangong Cheng raised an eyebrow, his expression gradually becoming subtle.

And now you've managed to make your logic coherent?

But you said it yourself.

If he hadn't already run out of daily task quotas, he would have given you a daily task with this kind of content right then and there.

"Will you still wear it after I've used it?"

Karuizawa Megumi felt her face getting hotter, but she still tried her best to keep it in check.

"Wear it, why won't you wear it?"

"Buying a new one costs money, there's no need to waste points on something like this."

But the words came back again.

"However, I'm currently going through puberty, so I might need to change into new clothes later."

"So if Mr. Nangong is interested, I would like to ask you for your help in making a decision."

That shows a lot of interest.

Seeing that Karuizawa Kei had stopped making that silly remark, Nangong Cheng decided not to tease her anymore.

"Okay, just call me when the time comes."

"I'll definitely come when I have time."

The two then chatted about serious topics for a while.

For example, why would someone be spanked for wetting the bed when they were a child, but praised for it when they grow up?

Finally, Karuizawa Kei recovered to the point where she could walk normally.

But before she left, she asked Nangong Cheng a question that sounded very familiar—

“Nangong Jun…”

"What exactly is our relationship now?"

Why do all girls ask this kind of question?

You are all my wings, so please stop asking questions that are detrimental to unity and friendship, okay?

That's what Nangong Cheng thought in his heart, but he still had to change his words.

"What kind of relationship we have...that depends on what you think, Karuizawa-kun."

"But if you insist on saying it, we're more like best friends now."