Boku no Kanojo Sensei Volume 8 Chapter 1

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Maka-sensei Wants to Play!

“Sai-kun, Christmas is around the corner!”

“It’s not that close now, is it. It’s barely December after all.”

During recess, I lifted my eyes from my notes when someone called out to me. Right away, I met eyes with the criminal, Amanashi Nui, who stood in front of my desk. As always, she had kept her blazer off, which led her to quiver a bit here and there.

“Also, exam season is around the corner. You were absent a lot as of late, Nui, are you going to be fine?”

“Urk…I-I’m studying when I find the time.”

Hmm…So she’s busy enough to actually search for a moment to study. I tend to forget it at times, but Nui’s a gravure idol, and a pretty popular one at that. I guess her stress can’t be compared to a normal student’s.

“Mid-terms were a bit lower than before, but you’ve improved a lot from last year. I get that you’re busy, but keep at it, okay?”

“Urgh…Sai-kun, you sound like a teacher now. Can I call you Sensei, like Kuu does?”

“Go ask her, I’m too scared to do that myself.”

“Uuuu…Kuu-tan’s so young, and yet she can be so scary at times.”

I guess that just shows how she’s growing up.

“Leaving that aside, I think it’d be better if you went to study seriously, Nui. With the coming end-of-terms, and the end-of-year exams, if you can do it well, we might just become third-years together, you know?”

“You’re still unsure about that?!”

For some reason, Nui showed a greatly-exaggerated reaction, which led her breasts to shake…Did they grow again or something? Guess I can’t blame her for not buying a blazer since it’ll be too small for her anyway.

“…Sai-kun, what’s wrong?”

“N-Nothing. More importantly, you should focus on the exams instead of Christmas. I can’t look after your studies, but are you using Shiya-chan’s special notes she gave you before?”

“Ahh, they’re really easy to understand…But, the words she uses are really simple, and she doesn’t use any kanji…I’m not that stupid, you know…”

“I-I guess Shiya-chan was just extra careful, I’m sure…”

After everything that happened during the culture festival, she still continues to be my private tutor. She’s probably worried about Nui as well, which is why she went out of her way to create such personalized notes for free. Sadly it looks like all of that effort is wasted.

“As I said before, if I can’t win with brains, I gotta win with gains, and my breasts won’t lose against anybody!”

“I don’t think you should be screaming that in the middle of the classroom, young lady.”

Nui however ignored my retort, and pressed her dangerously big breasts on the desk.

“…So? What was that about Christmas?”

“Oh, we’re back to the topic, I see.”

Of course, otherwise we’d be talking about breasts for the next hour or so.

“Also, aren’t you a bit too busy to worry about Christmas?”

“I don’t have any work then. Nor am I the kind of idol that has paparazzi follow her.”

I wouldn’t be an idol if that would be my situation on Christmas. This world sure is cruel…

“Ah, that reminds me. Let’s do it like this…Since I can’t run without any bait in front of me, I just end up hopping on a taxi.”

“Why are we switching the topic again?”

“We’re still talking about Christmas. If I make it high in the next exams, I want a reward.”

“…A reward…?”

“Yup…I want you to go on a date with me!”

“Let’s go on a Christmas date, Saigi Makoto.”

“………”

During lunch break, I was called up to the rooftop (and illegally entered). A cold breeze blew across the roof, and a blonde-haired beauty was waiting for me.

“That reminds me, President…Ah, no, Karen-senpai, I heard you got third place on the national mock exam before. Congratulations.”

“Does the idea of privacy not exist at this school?”

“It’s not a rumour going around. I heard about it from Miharu.”

“I don’t remember telling your little sister about this…I guess I can’t relax even after she left SID.”

I’m sorry, Senpai. My little sister is a professional information broker.

“Aren’t you busy over Christmas, Senpai? You must have the choir, or become the leader of a gang.”

“This isn’t some American movie night! You really love watching old movies, huh!”

It’s a comedy about nuns on Christmas, leave me alone! It’s never too old to watch!

“My mother loves movies, so we have a lot of DVDs and so on laying around at home. More importantly though, aren’t you going to do a prayer or something like that at the cloister?”

“It’s not like I have an endless amount of free time, but I’m not a fully-fledged nun yet. Our head nun is very adamant on girls being able to go on dates during Christmas and such.”

“Really, your place doesn’t feel like a cloister at all…”

Together with Maka Papa, that head nun is my number two on adults I would love to meet.

“And, what is it now? You’re going on a date with me, right!”

“I-I don’t see the reason why you would suddenly snap at me like that! And also…”

“Yeah, Amanashi Nui probably asked you as well, right?”

“You knew!?”

“Of course, we talked things through in the SID LINE group. Don’t worry, we planned everything out,m so it won’t turn into a double booking.”

“I feel like that only makes it even worse…”

Going on a Christmas date with two girls, won’t I get killed in the process? Not to mention that one is a popular gravure idol in her prime, and the other is a prim and proper nun Senpai of mine!

“No need to worry. We’re not in a relationship where we care about the details.”

“That’s the weird part…But, a date out of the blue…”

“Thinking about it, I never went on a date with you, Saigi Makoto. And, I’m not sure if meeting you all these times back in middle school really counts…”

“Oh right, that happened…”

I was reminded of that past yet again. I forgot it again, huh…My ability to forget things is getting stronger?

“Also, you’re not going to reject my invitation after agreeing to Amanashi Nui’s, right!?”

“I-I haven’t agreed to Nui’s date either! She just didn’t let me decline!”

“You won’t change her mind. Saying ‘Nevermind’ this late into the game would be too cruel.”

“Urk…”

Nui might be someone who wears her heart on her sleeve, always brimming with energy, but even I’d be hurt if I saw her sad because of me…The promise was if she managed to raise her rank compared to before, and I feel like she would be able to do that anyway.

“Since you’re going on a date anyway, one or two people wouldn’t hurt, right?”

“That’s hot how a Christmas date works, okay!?”

“I’m pretty sure you’re already used to this irregular environment, but you’re oddly stubborn about the weirdest things. If anything, since Saigi Miharu and Shiya-senpai dropped out of SID, you’re slowly going back from being human trash.”

“I wonder if I should be that happy about it…”

Shiya-chan apparently talked with Karen-senpai, and left SID officially. Then again, SID isn’t some public organization, so there’s no need to go that far in my eyes.

“No need to fret, I am a nun in training. Even if you were human waste, I would not differentiate between you and any other person. If anything, it is my duty to save human trash like you.”

“So I’m already categorized as trash, huh.”

Sadly, I can’t even fully deny it. It’s really weird. In reality, I should just be a normal boy who’s a bit rebellious towards teachers.

“…So then, could you wear your nun uniform on the Christmas date?”

“You really are turning into trash!”

“No-good, huh?”

“You…What are you requesting from a nun who values prosperity and chastity…”

I mean, Seikadai’s uniform looks great on her as well, but the nun uniform is the best. Though half of me is just joking around…

‘Class 3A, Jinsho-san, please come to the guidance counseling room. I repeat, Class 3A, Jinsho-san, please come to the guidance counseling room.’

“…K-Karen-senpai? Did you get a tattoo or something right after your blonde hair incident failed?”

“As if! Look, there’s nothing weird to see!” Karen-senpai removed the ribbon of her uniform, revealing her chest from there, and lifted up her skirt to show her white thighs.

Her underwear was white from top to bottom alright. A black-haired beauty like her fits prim and proper white best after all…Wait, hold on!

“I-It’s true that I can’t see any tattoos, but I can see all sorts of other things instead!”

“Huh…? Ah!? Y-You, you’ve become a real tactician, I see! Making me strip like this…!”

“Eh!?”

I wasn’t aiming for this to happen, though…Why would I think she’d suddenly reveal her bra and panties just because I was joking!

“A-Anyway…You think about the date! I’ll…consider wearing my nun uniform as well!”

“O-Okay…”

I was just joking, but maybe it’s actually possible? Won’t I get cursed if that really happened?

“But…I have to go now. I’m so busy as of late…”

“Yes, see you later. I’ll lock the door, so don’t worry about that.”

Karen-senpai gave the key to the rooftop to me, and went down the stairs. I feel like everyone’s pretty busy as of late.

“Nm? Not student counselling but guidance counselling?”

The student counselling room she visited during the blonde-hair incident. It’s for people who need a lecture from a teacher for something they did, and I was a constant visitor to that room myself before. The guidance counselling room revolves around giving advice about a student’s future. It’s basically used to talk about attending a university outside Seikadai, have problems with attending Seikadai’s university, or have overall bad grades.

Karen-senpai has excellent grades, and she plans to visit Seikadai’s university. Maybe it’s about a scholarship for the university? …But, shouldn’t that already be written in stone by now?

“Maybe she’s worried about her courses…”

When we visited the university with Shiya-chan, she seemed mighty interested in history courses. But, I guess you can’t choose that simply because you like it.

“Not like it’s not my problem. Eventually, I have to choose myself.”

Talking about my strengths, I’m more into literature, but I wonder if there’s any good degrees for that. English maybe…? It’s useful to have after all…And, I figure that a certain someone would be happy if I chose that, but that’s not good enough of a reason, alright. Maybe I should look past the university, and what comes after that…?

“Urk, it’s freezing…!”

It’s a bit too cold to sneak up the rooftop now, alright. It’s not a great idea to ponder about my future here of all places. Better head back to my warm classroom instead. As for the date—I’ll think about it later. Can I really go on a date with both Nui and Karen-senpai on the same day…

“………”

For a second, a scary thought filled my mind. But, way too many ‘No way’ scenarios happened ever since this spring, this can’t be possible, right?

Classes ended for the day, and I decided to leave the school right away. Now that exams are right around the corner, so there’s no time to be fooling around. Since the student counselling as well as English material preparation room will be closed during that time, there naturally won’t be any ‘education’. It’s honestly scary how I’ve gotten used to it like that.

First it’s the exams, and now the double booking of the two dates…There won’t be another calamity, right? I mean, calling a date a calamity is taking it a bit too far, I guess.

My thoughts were filled with all of this, when—

“S-Sensei!”

“Guha!”

An impact like a ball hit me struck my solar plexus.

“U-Urk…Brutus, you as well…!”

“Brutus? Um, it’s me, Kuu…”

“I know…It just felt so nostalgic…But, it hit me in a different place than before, so I guess you’ve grown up a bit, Kuu.”

“D-Do you think so? I only measure my height once a year, so I can’t tell too much.” Shinju Muku—Kuu, tilted her head in a cute way.

She’s a fifth-grader at Seikadai’s Grade School Division, and already a beauty despite being this young.

“Kuu, you need to be careful when coming here. There’s lolicons around.”

“You mean the people who voted for me during the culture festival?”

“Well, something like that…”

Having a grade school student win the high school division’s Miss-Con was an unprecedented event. Nui even went so far as to call it a lair of lolicons.

“But, enough about lolicons! Sensei, where should we go on our Christmas date?”

“The date has already been established!?”

The ‘No way’ event actually happened! Rather than a double booking, it’s a triple now!

“Eh, isn’t that the girl who won the Miss-Con? Saigi, you’re a shota and you still go for a loli?”

“Saigi-senpai really goes for everybody and everything. Miharu-chan sure has it rough.”

“No, wait you two. My side dish is always Oneshota between Saigi and the former student council president.”

“………”

The girls passing us by were talking about something very concerning. If I kept talking with Kuu here, more weird rumours would start to spread.

“K-Kuu, come with me for a second.”

“What, is he taking the loli into a dark alley to have his way with her?”

“From a family member to a crime?”

“Maybe it’s the reverse and we just don’t see that part?”

“……………”

No matter what I do, the misunderstanding only grows worse…For now, I took Kuu to a nearby convenience store. She had some sweet hot chocolate, and I bought some warm tea, warming up our bodies.

“Waah…delicious. Thank you very much, Sensei!”

“Walking all the way to my school must have been cold, right? If I let you catch a cold, Kouko-sensei would kill me.”

“Please let me know if she complains again, I’ll give her an earful.”

“R-Right…”

I feel like their positions as mother and daughter were switched.

“Ah, I remember. I received permission for the Christmas date from her.”

“What is that woman doing?!”

“I also have a few words from her.”

“To me? What is it?”

“‘No cheap hotel’, she said.”

“The problem isn’t the price, alright!?”

It’d get arrested if I took a girl as young as her to a hotel on Christmas! Then again, that would be the case even if it’s not Christmas!

“Eh? Weren’t we going to stay over at a hotel, and enjoy the night view with a bit of champagne?”

“Kuu, let’s stop watching adult dramas with Kouko-sensei, okay?”

Well, I was watching movies as well with Mom when I was her age.

“But, since I got permission from my Mother, we’re all clear. Since Nui-oneechan and Karen-oneesan went on a date, I was allowed to myself. Miharu-oneechan is paying attention so that you don’t get arrested.”

“Nothing’s clear here…”

“Is it…no good? You’ll go on a date with the other two, but not with Kuu…?”

“Urk…”

Tears built up in Kuu’s eyes. I-I know that I shouldn’t treat like a child, and since the date with Karen-senpai and Nui is set in stone, I can’t decline her invitation…Wait no, I never agree on going on a date with the other two! But, making Kuu cry is not an option…

“T-Then…walking around at night is no-good, so could we do it during the afternoon?”

“Understood! It’s a Christmas date with Sensei!” Kuu’s face lit up with a bright smile.

The tears I had seen just now completely vanished. Was I just toyed with…?

“Ah, wait a second, Sensei. I need to report this.”

“Hm? Report?”

Right after I finished my words, my smartphone vibrated.

‘Alright, seems like the dates are decided! I’ll focus on my exams then!’

‘I will see if I can get the nun uniform ready as well.’

“………”

I didn’t even have to check who sent me those messages. I guess Kuu sent the report of the date to the two of them…Now that I agreed to Kuu’s date, I can’t turn down the other two. What a mess…

“This is the first time I’m spending Christmas with Sensei, I’m looking forward to it!”

“…Yeah.”

The Saigi and Shinju Household were always fairly close, but spending Christmas together was never a thing. Even if Kuu’s tears just now were fake, her smile surely isn’t.

Still, to think I’d be going on a triple date on Christmas…There’s no way that person wouldn’t be bothered about that.

“Sounds good to me. Have fun.”

“Eh?”

Later that day, Maka-sensei and I were facing each other at Maka-sensei’s home.

“Ah, please have some of this, Sensei. You didn’t have time to eat dinner yet, right?”

“How considerate of you! Thanks…Ahh, it’s my favorite fried rice with gyoza, this is perfect.

“Yes, it’s without garlic, so you don’t have to worry about tomorrow.”

“It’s really delicious with garlic, but at the same time it’s a bother to deal with it.” Maka-sensei showed a wry smile, as she accepted the tray I held.

On it was the fried rice with gyoza, and miso soup, wrapped up so that it stays good for a bit longer. We’re right before the exams. I know that nobody is aware of our meeting, but meeting a teacher one-on-one still feels a bit off. That’s why I wanted to take care of things here in the entrance of her home. In that, both Maka-sensei and I are serious.

“Just warm it up when you need it. If you don’t feel like washing the dishes, just leave them in the sink inside some water.”

“…Saigi-kun, you start sounding like my mother. Makes me feel all nostalgic when I was still a loli, unable to live without her.”

“How do I retort on that?”

My parents are living apart from each other, but they’re not divorced.

“Well, I’m out of that complicated environment now. More importantly, you were talking about the Christmas date, right?”

“R-Right.”

I figured she’d be going rampant because of the three dates, but she’s surprisingly calm.

“How luxurious, getting to go on three dates. I told you before, but it doesn’t feel bad to know that Saigi-kun is popular.”

“…Even when I go on dates with them?”

“No I feel terrible. I’m having a lot of torules coming up with ideas how I kill all these girls¹.”

“You were speaking so fast I couldn’t pick up anything, and yet I feel like I fully grasped what you were trying to say!”

“Not good, the exams are around the corner, and you can’t even pick up English of this level? If not for my position as a teacher, I would give you private classes right now.”

“I’m really glad you’re the type who doesn’t give preferential treatment…”

During this exam season, she’s probably busy working from home as well. That’s the kind of girlfriend teacher she is.

“Well, half of that was a joke.”

“Only half of it? You’re not that angry…?”

I know I shouldn’t be saying this, but knowing Maka-sensei, I wouldn’t be surprised if she threw a fit now.

“Fufufu…I have work on Christmas, as always. I’m a slave to this society.”

“Do you mean a slave of the school…? Well, doesn’t really change anything, I guess.”

“It sure doesn’t. The legal personality known as a school receives favorable treatment from the tax institution, and is regarded as a public organization.”

Sounds difficult. Hearing her talk about this makes Maka-sensei feel like an adult after all.

“Talking about that must be boring, right. Anyway, since I’m busy with my own work, going on a date with you is but a feeble dream. However, you should be allowed to enjoy Christmas, since you’re still a student after all.”

“…I always thought that you only get to enjoy Christmas once you’ve become an adult.”

Not like you have that much money to spend. Especially as a high school student.

“For a normal member of society, if that Christmas falls on a weekday, it’ll be complicated. And the school doesn’t let you take vacation a full year in advance.”

“G-Good work, I gotta say…Also, why does it sound like I’m being guilt-tripped here…”

“It’s fine, just enjoy yourself.” Maka-sensei looked at me with dead eyes. “However, curfew is 6pm.”

“Since when did you turn into my mother?!”

Even in Seikadai, who’s known for elite students, I’ve never heard of such an early curfew!

“Either way, I’m sure Muku-san and Jinsho-san both have a curfew.”

“I would assume so, yes.”

Especially in Kuu’s case. Even if Kouko-sensei is okay with it, staying too late is not an option. And, I have to stay as far as possible from any hotels. At the same time, I doubt Karen-senpai can just come and leave whenever she wants.

“But, what about Nui… I doubt her parents would be that against it, seeing that they gave her permission to become an idol.”

“Saigi-kun, you don’t know about Amanashi-san’s family?”

“Eh? Now that you mention it, I never asked. Even though she always brags about her three sizes.”

“…I guess I should be teaching her some femininity once I’m free of these exams. But, I can’t just reveal the family situation of another student.”

“I mean, she’d probably tell me right away if I just asked her.”

Either way, I don’t care enough to ask her. Nor do I have any hobbies of prying into someone else’s private life.

“Well, as a teacher, I can’t exactly overlook a student being out at night, but since it’s Christmas, I’ll overlook it for once…Wait, Saigi-kun!? You’re not going for a triple harem play at the same time, right!?”

“Why would you think that?!”

“S-So you won’t? Okay, thank god…If so, then go enjoy your Christmas dates, I have my own date with my computer. Don’t be jealous of it, okay?”

“I’m not that narrow-hearted to get jealous of a machine…”

I mean, I’m happy that Maka-sensei is so forgiving, but something is off. Even if I wasn’t as doubtful, I’d be suspicious of this.

“Sensei, are you really—”

“Ah.”

Right when I wanted to ask Maka-sensei, her stomach growled.

“I-I’m sorry, how unsightly of me. Just don’t mind me, Saigi-kun!”

“H-Huh…”

I heard there’s a lot of girls who would be embarrassed about that, but I feel like Maka-sensei has shown me much more embarrassing moments than that.

“Ah, I’m sorry as well, taking up so much of your time.”

“No, it’s fine. It’s my job as a teacher to listen to a student’s worries.”

I don’t think talking about SID is related to school in any way.

“Then, I’ll be excusing myself for tonight. Make sure to properly take a bath, and dry your hair, so you don’t catch a cold.”

“You really are like my Mom…Mama Saigi…”

“Everybody just forgot about Saiko-chan, so don’t add another persona to the mix.”

Thanks to the appearance of Saiderella during the culture festival, Saiko-chan became popular again. Thanks to the upcoming exams, that fire cooled down a bit, and I’d rather not rekindle this flame.

“Saigi-kun, one last thing.”

“Yes?”

“You’re going to give Jinsho-san and the others a Christmas present, right?”

“Ah…Well, I can’t arrive there empty-handed.”

It was quite the troublesome problem. I never gave a present to a girl in such a scenario, and their characters are all so distinct, I don’t even know what to give them.

“Then, I’ll help you with picking out the presents. Keep a day open after your exams, okay.”

“Alright…?”

I mean, I’m happy she’d help me out, but…Maka-sensei of all people? The teacher who is the antagonist of SID will help look for presents? She’s not going to mess this up on purpose, right…?

“Congrats on surviving the end-of-term exams!” Keimi Shiya congratulated me.

To me, she’s like an older sister, and a childhood friend. Of course, our home’s living room is like her living room. She goes so far as to call it this place her ‘Second residence’. I feel pretty similar when it comes to her home.

Anyway, the end-of-term exams ended, and today was the following day. When I received a message from her, I was pretty surprised to find out she planned a surprise party. But, rather than an invitation, she practically forced me to participate, and as her younger brother, I can’t deny that.

“I already had a party with my classmates though.”

“You can celebrate as many times as you want, right?”

“Shiya-chan, you really turned into a party-goer after your university debut. Also, can you really afford such a big pizza?”

On the Saigi Household living room’s table was a pizza, cut in half.

“It’s fine, thanks to my salary as your tutor, and the extra for Haru’s rising grades, I can afford this.”

“Why!? How!?”

Shiya-chan’s been my private tutor ever since this summer. I don’t even remember her teaching Miharu anything…

“It’s a great thing that Miharu’s grades went up, so this is her reward,” said Miharu herself.

She sat on the sofa, pizza and coke in hand, as she had some of the ‘Pasta the Italian Person won’t accept’. For the fact that she keeps eating and eating, this little sister of mine doesn’t gain weight at all.

“Miharu, I didn’t get any of that reward.”

“Because you don’t deserve it? You’re not spoiling our new family member at all, even though she’s so cute.” Miharu said, and looked over at the cat tower, which was inhabited by our white cat Kagome.

Said Kagome had a blank expression on her face, just licking her paws. It’s not been that long since she became a member of our family, and yet it feels like she’s always been with us.

“Your parents are really kind towards Haru after all. Well, they know what you’re like, Mako, and how you’d react when being spoiled.”

“I wonder…”

Well, they did press Miharu on me as they travel all over the world, but I never once doubted their love for me. If anything, I’d be more doubtful if Miharu and I even share the same DNA.

“They’re still spoiling you in their own way, Mako. I mean, you got such a beauty of an Onee-san as your private tutor.”

“…Really now.”

I feel like they just chose the next best (and probably cheapest) home tutor they could find, dear Nee-san.

“That reminds me, do you not have any exams?”

“We have exams in the first half of the year, and in the second half. The later exams start in December.”

“Huh…”

Never knew that the university had that kind of system. Sounds pretty relaxing if there’s exams only two times a year.

“Hm, Miharu had no idea about that either. Honestly, since the range of the varying degrees and classes is pretty wide because of that, exams must be more rough than at high school, right?”

“Yup. Classes are either all-year or half a year, and the half-year exams are a one-shot chance.”

“………”

I retract my previous statement, it’s much more severe than I thought. Miharu immediately understood that as well, unlike me. Well, Shiya-chan might look like a gal, but on the inside, she’s still a diligent student. I don’t think her grades are going to drop anytime soon.

“So, how did the exams go?”

“Just a question on how big of a difference Miharu has to the second place.”

“…You’re pretty confident, huh.”

Then again, the last time she went up to the higher ranks with ease, so I don’t doubt her at all. I mean, I told her to take it seriously from the beginning.

“I feel like I did pretty good. But, I already did great during the previous exams, so I don’t want to get on a high horse.”

The midterms left me in the rough top 50. It was fairly close, but my name was hung up on the hallway, so I‘ll call it a success.

“I feel like most people are focussing more on the end-of-term exams. I’m sure you can make it to the top 20 if you try, Mako.”

“Huh…Shii-chan, I feel like you’re the one being kind on Onii-chan.”

“I still can’t win against you though.”

I won’t deny what miharu said. Shiya-chan always teased me as a child, but she was always protecting me as well.

“Well, the results will come up right away. Ah, this is great.”

“Onii-chan, wait a second. The teriyaki chicken pizza belongs to Miharu. You can cut off a piece…or half a slice, but that’s about it!”

“No need to be stingy! Pizza belongs to everyone!”

“Even if you’re Miharu’s older brother, there’s things I can’t give to you!”

“We’re talking about pizza, okay!?”

I love teriyaki chicken pizza myself, you know! I guess we really are siblings, since our tastes align like this.

“Okay, okay, your Onee-chan will give you a piece. Some coke as well!”

“T-Thanks, Shiya-chan.”

I was a bit surprised at that hospitality Shiya-chan offered.

“By the way, is it true that you’ll be having a 4P with Karen-chan and the others on Christmas?”

“Pfffft!?”

That was close, I almost spit out my coke manga-style!

“W-What are you talking about, Shiya-chan?”

“I heard about this from Karen-chan. I honestly don’t remember raising you to become a harem king like that.”

“Miharu would like to hear about that as well.”

“W-Well…Um…It kind of ended up with them going on a Christmas date with me?”

““With the three of them?””

“Urk…”

Both Miharu and Shiya-chan stared at me with dead eyes. Not to mention that Kagome was glancing over at me, judging.

“N-Not at the same time, but in order…”

“That’s the kind of excuse some playboy would make, Mako.”

“Walking with the four of them would still be acceptable, but getting it on one by one is serious madness, big bro.”

“Stop talking like Nui…Well, you’re not wrong…”

Either way, I can’t argue back.

“Ahh, this feels so exhausting…Normally I would just eat cake and chicken on Christmas, together with Miharu.”

“How luxurious of you, Mako. There’s no other boy who could get a triple date on Christmas eve. At least not on this earth.”

“We’re talking about a global scale now?”

“Ah, so Miharu can have the cake and chicken all to herself?”

“Hey now, you’re eating way too much! Also…right, if I go on these dates, you’ll be alone.”

“Hey now hey now, you’re not thinking of declining those dates because you don’t want to leave Haru alone, right?”

“…I can’t, huh?”

“You can’t. Now that you agreed to the dates, you can’t cancel it. I don’t remember raising you into such a child, Mako.”

“Can you drop that ‘I don’t remember raising you like that’ act? I know, I’m not going to cancel the dates.”

It’s not exactly in my best interest, but none of them would forgive me if I suddenly cancelled the date. I figure that Nui would cause a giant ruckus, Karen-senpai would give me a harsh earful, and Kuu might just start crying.

“Leave Haru to me, our English circle is holding a Christmas party, so I’ll take her with me.”

“Eh, really? Are you going to pick me up in your car then?”

“Despite being the vice student council president, you still are as lazy as ever, Haru. Then again, I don’t drink any alcohol, so sure.”

“No partying for Miharu.”

“Ehhh! Even though you’re off partying with all those girls!”

“You can complain as much as you want, but no university parties. You’ll only get sullied by these beasts.”

“What do you think of us university students…Most of the people in my circle are girls anyway, and the few boys are all calm folks that wouldn’t do anything.”

“Are you sure you’re not just scaring them, Shiya-chan? They might just see Miharu as easy fresh meat. And then they’ll eat her up like a wolf.”

“You really are doubtful as always. I wouldn’t take Haru to some dangerous place.”

I do think Shiya-chan will protect Miharu no matter what. But, if possible, I don’t want her to end up in that danger in the first place.

“Also, are you really okay with that, Miharu? It’s full of people you don’t know, so you have to introduce yourself, and remember their names.”

“Hmmm…”

Alright, gotta show her how bothersome it is.

“Right…Miharu honestly can’t be bothered. And then, Kagome would be all alone.”

“Hey now, don’t turn into a shut-in, Haru. You can just take Kagome with you. How’s that sound, kitty cat?” Shiya-chan reached out for Kagome, who let out a cat shriek, and escaped to the corner of the room. “Huh? You actually hate the idea? Maybe Kagome is bad with a beautiful Onee-san like me…”

Leaving aside Shiya-chan’s convenient explanation…

“The thing is, Miharu was actually invited by President En-chan. We planned to do a student council-only party, with no boys allowed.”

“I wonder if that rule was introduced because of a certain someone…”

“Shiya-chan, that’s too cruel for the both of us…But, if it’s Enri’s gathering, then I don’t mind. I can leave you with them. If anything, I’m worried it won’t turn into a party because of how diligent they all are.”

“Miharu can just take a nap if it’s boring.”

Should you really be sleeping during a party? Then again, if she feels comfortable, that’s all that matters.

“Huh…my little brother goes on dates, and my little sister has a party with friends…I’m happy about your growth, but Onee-chan is a bit lonely now.”

“Can you not ruin the mood now?”

“Shii-chan, your mood switches way too quickly.”

“I can’t help it, okay? This is the first time I was rejected in my life.”

“………”

And now she’s on a guilt trip even…!

“Ahh, second that. When Miharu lost in the election and got rejected by Onii-chan, she couldn’t eat much for a while.”

“Even back when I was the asocial type of girl in high school, I was confessed to countless times. After my university debut, that number only went up many more times. And yet I get rejected by some high school boy, isn’t that too cruel?”

“Hey now, no need to insult me!”

It’s not like I don’t feel bad, okay! Also, don’t just say that while munching on your pizza!

“Miharu, you were eating food just fine even after the election, right! You even got top grades in the following exams!”

“You don’t understand a woman’s heart at all, Onii-chan.”

“Same for you, Shiya-chan. You came to tutor me like normal after you left SID, right? Sure didn’t look like your pride was hurt or anything like that.”

“You don’t understand a woman’s heart at all, Little Bro.”

“Are you out on revenge instead of celebrating or something!?”

Was I just some sacrificial lamb for them to vent their stress…?

“Well, it’s been a while since the three of us were together.” Miharu added.

“Right. If not for the fact that I’m your private tutor, I’d only be coming here to act out my revenge.”

“You’re not even denying it now…”

Is Kagome my only ally here? But, she’s been quiet this entire time, so I can’t fully count on that.

“I was joking, okay. I’m not really angry. Right, Haru?”

“Of course. Miharu will stay as your cute little sister even after getting rejected.”

“…Aren’t all parties supposed to laugh when you tell a joke?”

“Don’t worry about that. Anyway, we’re allowed to tail you on your Christmas dates, right?”

“Miharu has her OPS as well. No need to worry about losing him in the crowd. With the newest update, the camera of his phone can take videos and pictures as well.”

“Don’t just move the story forward! Also, Miharu, stop wasting your talent on something like this!”

“Miharu’s final goal is to create an Onii-chan Satellite.”

“…You’re as scary as always, alright.”

“Haru might actually cover for you in the future Mako, ahaha.”

“………”

I’ve always cared for Miharu ever since she was a baby, but I feel like her income might be twice as much as mine in the future, if not more. Also, are they really going to follow me? Just when I thought I finally could take a breather from school…When will I finally have some peace for myself…

“Hmm~ Hm hm hm~ Ahh, the fiat is feeling great today.”

“Fiat-san, you don’t need to be feeling great all the time…”

Of course, the fiat was as fast as ever. As a boy, I normally would be excited like I was on a rollercoaster, but not when my life is on the line.

Anyway, Christmas was approaching slowly, as I found the time of the year in the middle of December. Classes ended in the morning already, Maka-sensei took the afternoon off, and took me with her on a drive. The engines of the red fiat were roaring, as we drove along the highway. Aren’t you pressing the pedal a bit too much, Sensei…

“Ever since it came back from the repair this summer, he’s been feeling great. It seems like my money was well spent…”

The repair must have cost half a fortune. Although she saved another human being, she didn’t receive any money for that, so the costs all came from her own pocket.

“It’s fine! I am an adult! I’m so busy I can only use my money on cosplay clothes! The repair is super easy!”

“Please use your money more carefully…”

I feel like Maka-sensei is blowing way too much of her money on cosplays.

“Money, huh…Maybe I should start saving for a lover’s nest I can use together with Saigi-kun. I can have Miharu-san and Keimi-san pay us a sum as well, and I doubt the cat would be against it. But, a 2LDK not too far from Seikadai will cost us roughly 30 million yen…”

“Hey now, don’t go thinking of taking a loan for that nonsense!”

Miharu would try to get her kicked out anyway!

“Worrying about their own homes is the daily struggle of an adult, you know. But, we need to think about other things to buy today, so let’s focus on that.”

“Please do…”

During our conversation, the fiat drove us to our destination, barely not outside of traffic regulations. After Maka-sensei parked the fiat, the two of us walked through the town.

“But, how troublesome that we have to drive all this way out here just for a bit of shopping.”

“Can’t be helped, nwo that the rumours have finally died down at school,” I shrugged my shoulders.

That’s right, today’s goal was for us to buy Christmas presents. However, when there could be Seikadai students in the vicinity to see us, a teacher and student like us can’t just walk around in the open. I’m exhausted of having the same rumour going around. That’s why we made extra sure and drove an entire hour over here.

“Yeah, I would rather pass up on trouble like that. With a disguise like this, things should be fine.” Maka-sensei said, looking down at herself.

She wore a plain beige coat with slim jeans, and a scarf that hid half of her face. It was greatly different from the suit or casual style she showed at school. She even had half-frame glasses on, making her disguise perfect—or so I’d like to say. Even with all of that, her beauty stands out, as she naturally gathers attention.

“Same goes for you, Saigi-kun…that’s a disguise, right?”

“It’s a different coat from usual. I don’t stand out either way, so I figured that I didn’t need a crazy disguise.”

“It’s a coat from Shiya-chan, and a backpack that Miharu bought before.”

“Even though you’re out with me, I feel so left behind…”

“What’s important is that it’s a proper disguise!”

“Well, let’s leave it at that.”

She sure doesn’t sound satisfied at all. We’re not even at our destination, and we already got into a quarrel.

“But, don’t expect to be praised for your stylish clothes. It’s your duty to dress up properly when walking with someone.”

“H-How strict.”

Dressing up when you’re not even that handsome feels like a waste if you ask me. The clothes models wear in their fashion only look good because the models themselves do.

“Hmm…Well, if you don’t care about the girls’ presents, why don’t we go shopping for some winter clothes, Saigi-kun? Don’t worry, I know exactly what limit my credit card has.”

“You already lost sight of your original goal! Who cares about my own clothes!?”

“No, not at all. Saigi-kun, do you plan to wear your normal clothes on a Christmas date?”

“…I see.”

She was totally right in that regard. I need to wear clothes that don’t embarrass the other person.

“Maybe I should buy some tops and pants, I guess…”

“That’s what I like to hear. In fact, I couldn’t care less about the presents for the girls!”

“That’s not something you should say with such vigor! Have you forgotten that they are your students as well!?”

Except Kuu, I guess.

“Come on, I was joking. I told you I’d help out, so I will do just that. But, it would be fine if I enjoyed myself as well, don’t you think?”

“I can’t tell if you’re trying to do me a favor or torture me…”

Well, if she wishes for it, then I take it.

“That reminds me, since your exam results were hung on the hallway, I might as well give you a present of my own.”

“You’d go bankrupt right away if you bought presents for every little student on there, Sensei.”

We got the results back for the exams, and I actually made it into the top 50 of the year, 48th place. It’s only two, but I’m still pretty happy. On a side note, Nui also managed to improve her rank. She used every moment to study, be it recess or lunch break, which had her friends worried quite a bit. Not the best kind of friends, I have to say.

But anyway, now that Nui managed to raise her rank, evading the date was impossible. That meant that I would be going on a date with the three of them, so I need to prepare for it, and ready gifts. I can’t say I’m too comfortable doing these preparations with Maka-sensei…

“Haaa, I’m satisfied~ That was the first time I got to choose the clothes for a boy, but I never imagined it would be this fun.”

“The employee totally thought we were presents though.”

She treated us like an older sister who was ready to spend her fortune on her cute little brother.

“Ah, I’ll be paying you the money now, don’t want to forget it later.”

“Come on…I told you I would pay…You’re so righteous with the weirdest things.” Maka-sensei said, and accepted the money.

In the store, Maka-sensei was the one to pay. If I had paid for my own clothes with an adult like her next to me, it would have probably embarrassed her. I doubt many people in the store would have cared, but it’s all to avoid any trouble developing.

“But, Saigi-kun, we could have bought something more expensive, you know?”

“This is just enough for me. We boys are all the same.”

There’s a lot of wealthy boys at Seikadai, but I barely see any boys who wear expensive clothes or have other brands on them. Since I grew up without really missing anything, I’m not exactly greedy. I just chose what I personally liked.

“Right, I wouldn’t want you to turn into some womanizer. Countless of them tried to hit on me, and they should be glad I didn’t have a gun with me.”

“A gun!?”

“Oh, I never told you? I went through a bit of gun training in America.”

“I knew you were in America, but I had no idea you took one with you!”

“I was joking. I don’t possess a firearm. I did shoot before though.”

“A-A womanizer?”

“The targets at the shooting range!”

“Ahh, thank god…I thought that I had to report you to the police.”

“You got some crazy fantasies…At least fantasize about our date right now.”

“This isn’t a date, we’re just out shopping.”

Oh, I almost forgot. We still need to buy the Christmas presents.

“That being said, I’ll only give you advice.”

“Eh, you’re not going to pick it out with me?”

I don’t mean to brag, but I have no idea what girls would like to get as a present.

“It’s not like the girls from SID want some expensive brand objects, right. What they want is something you chose for them.”

“…Woah, that was some proper advice for once.”

“I can leave, okay!?”

“Ah, I was just surprised that you only give rational advice when there’s some sort of trouble going on.”

“That doesn’t explain anything, but…if you’re okay with it, then so be it. I am a teacher after all, so I can’t tell you the answer, but rather guide you to it.”

“Now that you mention it, that was your policy, right.”

I remembered hearing about that several times. And, since I was going to give them presents, they were my responsibility.

“Thank god…I’m sorry for assuming that you would make me buy a gift that would get hated by Karen-senpai and the others.”

“I know it’s a bit late for me to say that, but you really need some proper education from a teacher.”

Well, my doubtful nature becomes especially strong when it’s related to teachers. Not to mention that it’s pretty strong considering after everything I went through.

“But, I was really lost, so I’m happy for any advice I can get, Sensei.”

“Urk…!”

Suddenly, Maka-sensei averted her face, and groaned.

“Your smile…it’s too dazzling! How can you be so rebellious, yet so cute at the same time…! The gap is so destructive…!”

“I’m not purposefully doing that…”

I mean, isn’t it good manners to thank someone with a smile? Anyway, the two of us walked around the various stores, as I received advice from Maka-sensei. I still hesitated quite a bit, but in the end I bought three gifts for the three girls.

“Thank godI found something…I just hope that they like it.”

“…Of course they will. Add a few tasteful words, as well.”

“…? O-Okay?”

I don’t think I even have this ability acquired in my skill tree. Also, what is going on with her? Normally, Maka-sensei wouldn’t show such kindness towards her enemy…She would never treat SID lightly like that. If there’s one thing that’s different, it’s probably because she’s earnestly worried about me. But, she still went out of her way to choose presents that would only raise SID’s affection towards me…

“Alright, this is where the real deal starts!”

“Since we finished our business, let’s go home, Sensei. Um, the next train comes…”

“Don’t try to make me forget the fiat!”

Tsk, I thought I could avoid that hellish nightmare.

“Since I’m part of society, I can’t enjoy Christmas as I would like to…But, even if it’s not the main day, we can still have some fun, right?”

“S-So it was a trap after all…?”

“I was left aside for most of the sports- and culture festival after all. I need to vent out some stress…”

“D-Do you still have a grudge because of that…!”

“In revenge and in love, woman is more barbarous than man is².”

“R-Revenge?”

“Just this once, I will teach you the answer. These were Nietzsche’s words on revenge, and it means that a woman is much more ravenous than a man when it comes to revenge and love.

“But, Nietzsche-san wasn’t English or American, right…?”

I couldn’t figure out the meaning of her words, but I could tell that it was supposed to be English.

“He was german. But, don’t worry about the small details. For now, we have to enjoy ourselves!”

“Ehh…”

Maybe asking Maka-sensei for help was the wrong choice after all…

In this wide world, there exist so-called ‘Photoshoot studios’. As of late, they offer cosplays for you to try out, even if you’re not an otaku. Now that I think about it, Maka-sensei sure loves to cosplay, despite being into the actual source material. But, rather than going to such large events to have a massive crowd around her, she probably would rather try it out in such a small studio. You can even buy the pictures and videos on a DVD, and take it with you. Explains why they would make an entire studio for that.

To leave out the complicated explanation, Maka-sensei took me to one of these ‘Photoshoot Studios’. This studio itself was located in an average building in the center of town, on the first floor. That floor had several rooms, all of them peculiar in its own way. A fantasy-type western residence room, a Japanese room straight out of a historical drama, and even a classroom. In other words, the cosplayers can choose their most comfortable background. It would feel weird if a female knight stood in front of a TV or computer.

I can understand why people would come visit this studio. I always wondered how these cosplayers got such high-quality backgrounds for their pictures. Also, before anybody complains, I’m a healthy boy, so of course I would look up some cute cosplay pictures, right?

“Still, this here is high quality…”

A giant fireplace stood inside the room. Although no fire was burning, it was built with old-fashioned bricks, making you feel like you lived in Europe. Besides that, the room had a luxurious wooden table, and a leather sofa. On top of that, a small tree stood inside the room to create a fitting atmosphere. Basically, it was a room perfect for Christmas. It must be a limited offer.

“Merry Christmas! Since you were a good child this year, Santa Maka has come to meet you!”

“Figures.”

“Figures!? Can’t you be a bit more shocked?!”

The door suddenly swung open, with Maka-sensei—Excuse me, mini skirt Santa Maka storming inside. She wore a fluffy red hat, together with a one-piece that showed her cleavage and thighs. Her long boots were red as well, as expected of her.

“I’ve seen you cosplay countless times already, Maka-sensei. A santa costume is on the calm side, even.”

“Grrr…Saigi-kun, you’re not cute at all. Before, you’d panic much more just by seeing my cleavage.”

“You trained me well after all…”

Then again, on the inside, I wasn’t all that calm. I can see Maka-sensei’s E Cups right in front of me after all, and her white thighs look highly suggestive. I don’t think I’d be able to stay calm even after seeing this 100 times.

“But, it’s not even Christmas yet. Why the Santa costume?”

“I told you that we can’t spend Christmas together, right? Then, today is our only chance! These Christmas clothes cost me 27800 yen, you know?”

“Didn’t I just tell you to not waste money on cosplays like this!”

And yet, this is what she does not even an hour later!

“I don’t mind paying that much money. Your education is my reason for living after all.”

“Please find another reason, will you…”

From my point of view, she’s an adult, but this is still a time in her life where she enjoys her prime.

“…Being a teacher is like working at a black company, you don’t find a new reason for living that easily.”

“Could you stop with that dry talk while looking like Santa, please?”

Seems like Seikadai’s High School Division really is like a black company. Or, is it the entire profession as a teacher? That can’t be the case, right!

“Enough about that! What’s important is that I need to fulfill my desires while I can, since I will be busy on the day itself!”

“Huh…There’s no cake or presents to be found here, though…”

Since my original goal was to get presents for the girls from SID, that’s about all I have.

“So you only give food to the fish you caught, is that it. What a bad trait.”

“Can you not badmouth me as Santa!?”

“Don’t worry, I can live off rice and sault if it comes down to it.”

“I feel like you said the same thing before!”

She better not be living like that when I’m not looking…Guess I should make her some dinner once we get home, since she’s using all of her money for me…

“More importantly, Saigi-kun, I spent all this money on the costume, so let me hear what you think!”

“H-Huh…Well, it looks great on you. It’s really weird, you look like a noble and rich lady, and at the same time these lewd cosplays feel like they’re made for you.”

“Fufufu…Great work, Saigi-kun. Don’t praise me too much, it’s embarrassing~”

“Decide on one, will you.”

What if I just start spitting poison?

“So, with Santa Maka at your disposal…What would you like to do?”

“…Sensei, did you go no-plan after buying the costume?”

“Urk………!” Maka-sensei grit her teeth. “Y-You did well seeing through me…You are sharp as always during the worst times…”

“I mean, your eyes looked dead when you were talking just now.”

I haven’t seen through her Unobtainable Flower persona for nothing. On top of that, I’ve been with her almost every day since then, so I can pretty much guess what she’s thinking.

“Can’t help it…I really couldn’t help it…”

This beautiful Santa put both her hands and knees on the ground, clearly depressed. That sure looks surreal…

“Anyway, I didn’t have much time to prepare anything…The preparations for the exams, grading, showing the grades, plans for special classes during winter break, and the field trip was moved as well, so I need to fix my things…”

“That’s December for you…”

Let alone Christmas, will she even have time to live? But, she’s right. The field trip that should have happened in the second term now moved to the third term. Cancelling it was not an option, so they instead moved it. The field trip here at Seikadai mostly goes overseas, but because of an abrupt change of plans, the destination instead became Kyoto.

Surprisingly enough, not many people actually complained about it. People from other schools might be complaining some more, but since we from Seikadai are generally pretty healthy, we’re all used to going on a trip overseas.

“Just because it’s inside Japan doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. But, I was told to make a plan for 300 students for a four days three nights stay. If I could do that, I wouldn’t be a teacher, but a travel planner!”

“You seem quite agitated, Sensei.”

Even though she was in such a great mood when driving the fiat. I guess she was just excited without a plan for what’s after.

“Haaa…Even though this is my first time being involved in the planning, I have to do everything with absolutely no know-how.”

“Maka-sensei, are you in charge of the field trip?”

“I’m still a baby with only two years, you know? I won’t be given such an important job.”

“Right.”

“…Officially, that is.”

“……………”

I heard that this phenomenon exists in the world of adults. I guess they put their trust in Maka-sensei since she’s so talented. From what I heard just now, it sure doesn’t sound fun at all.

“Haaa…How could this happen. I spent so much money on this cosplay, and yet the plan failed mid-way.”

“That sure isn’t like you, Maka-sensei…”

All the plans she comes up with are usually perfect. It’s like her clumsy personality is showing the more stressed she is…Then again, that’s what’s cute about…Wait no. The more I relax, the more I might give in to temptation.

“Then, what will you do, Saigi-kun? Fondle my breasts?”

“Aren’t you just forcing something now!? I won’t do that!”

Then there’s only the choices of me fondling them or not…I don’t like either of these choices!

“I guess that makes sense. In a few days, you’ll have six breasts to fondle at your own leisure, so my E Cup breasts don’t even matter right now.”

“Can you not make it sound like an established fact!? I won’t do something weird like that!”

Did you forget that one of them is a grade school girl!?

“Haaaa…I guess the best I can do is please your eyes and sulk at how talented I am…”

“Don’t sulk like that…Also, these clothes are pretty stimulating already…”

“I wonder. Maybe I did all I could…So the best I can do…is go all the way…?”

Maka-sensei laid down on the bed, pushed up her breasts between her arms, and took a pose that revealed her thighs. Waah…Because of her miniskirt, I can see her black panties…

“Since we borrowed this studio, why don’t we take some pictures? No, that would be nothing but a second-hand gravure idol shot from Amanashi-san. There’s seven other girls besides me as well, so just thinking of the variations to seduce you is too tiresome…”

“I don’t even know what to retort on…”

Seven people? Counting all members from SID, as well as its ex-members, you get five, but is she adding Tenka-san and Enri-san as well? Also, wasn’t it supposed to be education, and not seduction?

“This is pretty surprising.”

“Hm? What is?”

“Well, Maka-sensei doesn’t seem like the person who would come up with a half-baked plan. Normally you wouldn’t even let me think during times like these.”

“…I told you, right. I’m busy. I barely had any time to prepare, but today was the last chance.”

“I see…”

Instead of pure erotic charm, I feel more like I’m looking at an exhausted housewife, which is charm in itself, I guess.

“It’s Christmas already, you know. Time really ran fast ever since I confessed to you. Soon, you’ll be a third-year after all.”

“…? Well, the third term is pretty short after all.”

The only event I can think of is the moved field trip. And, that won’t take much preparation on the students’ end. At best, we have to decide what to do in our free time. Since it’s in Kyoto, there’s not many things to pack either.

“Once that third term is over, you’ll be in your third year. From there on, everything goes by in a flash. I can guarantee that, it barely lasts a moment.”

“A moment…”

“Rather than being a third-year, you prepare for the following year after all.”

“That sounds stressful…”

“That’s why—We don’t have any time anymore.”

“Sensei…”

I didn’t even try to think about it. I only have a bit more than a year in my high school life. Of course, it wasn’t that short of a time, and the days like these will continue. Once spring comes, I’ll be played with by Maka-sensei and the girls from SID again. And, I realized I didn’t hate that at all. However, the time for my homeroom teacher to show me her Santa costume is almost gone—

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1 That entire sentence was in English in the original.

2 Original in English again, as well as the original quote…almost